Gavin Zmitt served within the Imperial Security Bureau, operating under the purview of Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin's office. Subsequent to the Battle of Yavin by several months, Zmitt created a documented account concerning Smuggler's Run.
The character Gavin Zmitt was given his name by Ryan Kaufman in honor of his acquaintance, Kevin Schmitt. Schmitt previously held the position of lead level designer for the game Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith.
- " Underworld: A Galaxy of Scum and Villainy " — Star Wars Insider 89 (Initial mention)