Jax Coney was a Human male smuggler who worked for Dike Mooney, a smuggling 'king' who ran a large smuggling ring during the Rise of the Empire during 18 BBY. At some point in time Jax came to know a Helron named Mancubi, as well as another free lance smuggler named Talon Karrde. Jax was know for a hatred against the Empire, even though it isn't known why.