Taavin, a Human male who held the rank of Captain, was an officer serving the Galactic Empire during the initial stages of the Galactic Civil War.
He was stationed on the world known as Moog Mot VI, where he was focused on incorporating the gambling planet of Hollow Moon into the Galactic Empire's domain. To achieve this, he commanded smugglers Han Solo and Billal Batross to penetrate the Moon and deactivate its security systems, promising them freedom in return. After they accomplished their mission, the Empire seized control of the planet. As the smugglers attempted to flee aboard the Millennium Falcon, Taavin instructed his subordinate not to engage them, stating that Han Solo had fulfilled his usefulness.