The Norikus gang, operating in the depths of Coruscant during the High Republic Era, was headed by an Octeroid male. This gang consisted of numerous individuals, notably the Octeroid leader himself, a Lepi with elongated limbs, and a female Nephran distinguished by tattooed pincers. Their modus operandi involved using physical force to coerce Coruscanti inhabitants of the lower levels into surrendering their possessions. In 232 BBY during the Solstice Tide season, the Norikus gang was in the process of intimidating Nittel Karkson within an alley located on Coruscant level 4000. As they attempted to seize Karkson's belongings, they were interrupted by the arrival of Jedi Master Stellan Gios. The majority of the gang dispersed upon Gios's arrival, leaving the Octeroid ringleader to face the Jedi. Gios swiftly bisected the Octeroid's twin blasters with his lightsaber, prompting the ringleader to also retreat.