A woman had a past connection with the Human siblings Vallkos and Mallikhan. This woman ignited a bitter competition between the brothers, who each commanded a pirate organization—specifically, the Crimson Stars and the Ebon Strikers. These groups were situated on the planet Volik within the Unknown Regions. Ultimately, the dispute between the two factions neared a violent eruption.
During this period, a party of people looked to the woman, hoping for her assistance in resolving the tensions on Volik.