Shas Vadde, a native of Fondor, held the office of president for the planet during the time of the Second Galactic Civil War. Initially, in 41 ABY, this Fondorian leader backed the [Confederation]. However, following Jacen Solo's bombing campaign against Oridin during the Second Battle of Fondor, Vadde capitulated to Admiral Cha Niathal. Subsequently, after distancing himself from Solo, he permitted Niathal to establish an government in exile upon Fondor.