Vaskel Savill held a position of great importance as a Lord within House Melantha. He also served on the Privy council of High Lord Bal Jaset during the Imperial Period. A striking figure, Vaskel was known for his height, good looks, and preference for short-sleeved attire that showcased his well-developed musculature. As a skilled hunter of large game and an expert marksman, he often chose older firearms and bows to enhance the excitement of the chase.
Within the Melanthan privy council, Lord Savill headed a small but impactful group. This faction held the conviction that an Imperial takeover would ultimately benefit Melantha, given its extensive network of connections on Coruscant. Savill orchestrated a scheme to detonate an Imperial Torpedo Sphere that was undergoing repairs at Tallaan. Savill's intention was that this act would expedite the Empire's invasion of the sector. His surprising collaborators in this undertaking included segments of the Mining Guild and the JAN. The Expanse Mining companies anticipated that an Imperial occupation of the Freeworlds Territory would allow them to persuade the Empire to eliminate the burdensome tariffs imposed by the freeworlds. The Justice Action Network (JAN), unsurprisingly, was eager to be involved in any plan to destroy one of the Empire's most formidable weapons. Annora Calandra represented the Mining Guild in this conspiracy, while Dr. Arkeld acted as the JAN's representative.