An operative was part of the Galactic Empire's Imperial Navy during its period of power. This person was chosen to be a pilot on the Rogue Shadow, the vessel utilized by "Starkiller," the clandestine student of the Sith Lord Darth Vader. At some point prior to or during 3 BBY, a Corellian gunrunner fatally shot the pilot in the back, killing him. The droid PROXY subsequently informed Juno Eclipse, who took over the pilot's position, regarding the operative's demise.
Sean Williams penned The Force Unleashed novel, which was released on August 19, 2008, and in it the pilot was alluded to briefly.