Born on Onderon as Hakk Zzhoren, he led a harsh life surviving the various Beast Rider attacks, and learned to depend on his loving friends and family. At the age of 18 he decided that it was time to move away from home and seek out more direct defense against the ravages of the Riders and other potential threats, so he joined the military. Once he finished his training he returned on leave to his home, which he shared with his fiancée.