Morkov, who had once held the rank of commander during the Clone Wars, transitioned to a different path. By the era of the Galactic Civil War, he operated as an arms dealer, trading in illicit Imperial military equipment. His base of operations was the Keren hotel, situated on the planet of Naboo. Driven by a desire for retribution, Mort, a one-time clone commando, sought vengeance against Morkov for abandoning him to die near the conclusion of the Battle of Kashyyyk. Mort dispatched someone to uncover details about Morkov's unlawful arms transactions. Upon arrival, the operative discovered Morkov accompanied by a pair of B2 super battle droids. The operative falsely stated that they were representatives of Jabba the Hutt and required five containers filled with E-11 blaster rifles. Morkov instructed the operative to obtain the five crates of weaponry from Uwo Poal located at Dee'ja Peak on Naboo. After obtaining the weapons, the operative went back to Mort on Talus and received the order to assassinate Morkov. The operative succeeded in eliminating Morkov and his two droid protectors.