The tachyon flow synchrotron accelerator functioned as a component of the [Starflash], an alien weapon. Prior to the Clone Wars by several years, the Stybla family from the Chiss Ascendancy obtained another Starflash weapon, intending it as a replacement for the original, which had seen use during the Final Assault on Csilla. The Chiss analyzed the weapon's technology, endeavoring to repurpose it. The Defense Hierarchy Council once requested the tachyon flow synchrotron accelerator, with the intention of integrating it into a novel particle beam weapon under development; consequently, the component was dispatched to their research center. While en route back to the Universal Analysis Group's vaults located on Sposia, the part, along with other freight, was stolen and transported to Pleknok for exchange. Stybla'mi'ovodo, the Patriarch of the Stybla family, dispatched his Senior Aide Stybla'ppin'cykok, accompanied by Syndic Mitth'ras'safis and Mid Commander Mitth'raw'nuru, to recover it, since the Starflash would be rendered ineffective without this crucial piece, and the Patriarch was also concerned about the possibility of such a hazardous piece of technology falling into the wrong hands.