Sammel Yane held the position of ambassador representing the Sith Empire to the Galactic Republic, also functioning as an attache stationed on the planet of Coruscant. Following the attack targeting the Fortitude, Yane was prompted to provide commentary regarding the Empire's potential connection to the event, subsequently issuing a brief declaration asserting that the Empire was not conducting any activities within the Tammuz sector and therefore could not be deemed accountable for the deeds of "rogue elements".