The criminal syndicate known as the Xrexus Cartel was under the control of Boss-Mistress Xev Xrexus. Initially, this cartel emerged from a group of somewhat lawful droid production companies. These firms united with the goal of manipulating prices and circulating unauthorized combat automata throughout the Outer Rim. In the year 33 BBY, Xrexus took Jedi Padawan Eldra Kaitis prisoner, planning to offer her for sale at an auction. However, Darth Maul, the Sith apprentice, secretly entered the auction, resulting in Kaitis' death during a skirmish on the moon of Drazkel. Subsequently, Maul also eliminated Xrexus.