Kusk, a bounty hunter, found himself positioned on the bridge of the Tradewyn during the year 24 ABY. His true intention for being on the ship involved seizing either Raynar or Aryn Dro Thul, followed by a getaway to rendezvous with his sibling on the _High Roller. However, Jacen Solo and Tenel Ka Djo intervened, disrupting his scheme, which led to his apprehension by the security forces.