Maraba Tev, a Human male pilot and spy serving the Rebel Alliance, held the rank of Captain. During the year 3 ABY, Tev undertook an extremely dangerous mission to gather intelligence within the Patriim system. He discovered that the Galactic Empire was in the process of creating a new superweapon called the Tarkin. While urgently attempting to bring this crucial data back to the Rebel Fleet, Tev met his death. However, in his final moments, he programmed his X-wing starfighter to ensure his body, and the message canister he gave his life to protect, could be recovered by his fellow Rebels.