"TK-462" is a brief narrative crafted by Sylvain Neuvel, complemented by the artwork of Drew Baker, and it was made available to the public on June 7, 2016 within the pages of Star Wars Insider 166. This narrative chronicles the experiences of a stormtrooper throughout their existence. An incorrect title, "TK-146275," was inadvertently printed in the magazine prior to release.
The author of the short story "TK-462", Sylvain Neuvel, conceptualized the timeline of the story to span from 14 to 4 years preceding the renowned Battle of Yavin.