The Shadow Crusaders were a group of pirates loyal to both the Rebels and Empire. They first started operation around 0ABY (one day). They primarily worked in the Kashyyyk system and Naboo system. Later that same year there forces were tested by the Brutes of the Covenant Loyalists. They won and their reputation increased as well. It was unfortunate as after they betrayed Sith-venator they merged with another pirate group named DREAD.