Drax Squadron represented one of three stormtrooper groups that originated from Desert Sands. During the year 0 BBY, Drax Squadron received orders to locate a escape pod situated on the desert world of Tatooine. Initially, they were assisted by Alvien Squadron in the mission to find the ejected vessel. However, after Zeta Squadron realized that the target was actually two droids, both Drax and Zeta Squadrons were instructed to conduct a comprehensive, house-by-house search of Mos Eisley in order to locate the objects of their pursuit.