Maloc was a commanding officer in the Imperial Starfleet, specifically a commander, who helmed the Victory I-class Star Destroyer known as the Stalwart. His service in the Imperial Starfleet occurred roughly one year before the Battle of Endor. During the construction of the space station NL-1 located in the Pakuuni system, and during operations against the Pakuuni Pirates, he was under the command of Thrawn, who held the rank of Vice Admiral at the time.