The Vesper, a Defender-class cruiser operated by the New Republic, found itself under the leadership of Captain [Hayle]. This vessel, the Vesper, had the mission of conveying the prisoner Morgan Elsbeth to a meeting point with Home One. Unfortunately, Baylan Skoll and his apprentice Shin Hati intercepted the cruiser. These two individuals proceeded to eliminate numerous crew members, sabotage the ship, and abscond with Elsbeth.