The Starlight Wanderer, a CR90 corvette, served the New Republic. It saw action in the Battle of Jakku during the Galactic Civil War. This ship carried classified intelligence during that battle, information that both the Imperials and the New Republic desperately wanted. Eventually, it was left behind, only to be found decades later. A group of scavengers then focused their efforts on recovering this intelligence.
By 5 ABY, the CR90 corvette known as the Starlight Wanderer was actively serving the New Republic. In that year, the Starlight Wanderer participated in the Battle of Jakku, engaging forces of the Galactic Empire stationed there. During that conflict, the Starlight Wanderer succeeded in acquiring crucial data from an Imperial warship. This data contained the locations of Imperial bases, research facilities, and shipyards situated in the remote regions of the galaxy, locations known only to a select few high-ranking officers within the Imperial Military. However, during its attempt to withdraw, the Starlight Wanderer sustained critical damage and crashed onto the desert surface of Jakku, joining the numerous other destroyed starships there.
At some point afterward, a wandering group of nomads, led by Misha Vontoba, stumbled upon the wreckage of the Starlight Wanderer, which was partially buried in the sand. Recognizing an opportunity, the nomads thoroughly searched the vessel for usable components and repurposed the remaining intact sections of the hull, transforming the corvette into a new dwelling for their group. However, as they continued their exploration of the starship, they discovered indications that the vessel held something valuable hidden somewhere inside. The nomads found concealed logs that suggested the Starlight Wanderer was equipped with a secret, secure vault containing an item of great importance.