The Xiono family, a human lineage, rose to prominence in politics and military service throughout the New Republic era. Notable members included Hamato Xiono, a Senator in the Galactic Senate. Hamato's son, Kazuda Xiono, became a pilot within the New Republic Starfighter Corps. As the Cold War drew to a close, specifically in 34 ABY, Kazuda affiliated himself with the Resistance, consenting to act as a spy targeting the First Order. Despite contemplating revealing his assignment to his father, whose political influence and monetary assistance he relied upon, Kazuda opted to conceal his new role from his family.
Following the destruction of Hosnian Prime by the First Order, both Kazuda and his relatives remained alive. Kazuda was aboard the Colossus in service of the Resistance, while Hamato and the remaining family members were located away from the planet.