Drigor Tarrens Drigor Tarrens was a male Human scientist from a colony in the Kathol Outback , a largely unexplored sector of space within the Kathol sector . Believing that biological technology was superior to traditional inanimate technology , he joined a group of like - minded scientists known as the Qektoth Confederation who were based at the University of Sanbra ' s Q ' Maere Research Facility within the Kathol Rift . After a series of experiments came back with disappointing results , the scientists left the facility to pursue their own goals , and Tarrens accompanied them . During his time with the Confederation , the organization changed from a group of idealistic scientists trying to save the galaxy from the perceived dangers of traditional technologies , to a militant order that advocated war against those that would use their technology to keep the population of the galaxy " enslaved . " Tarrens disagreed with these views , and learned of a project that would use the genetic material of the Confederation ' s own members to create new life - forms . Before Tarrens could reveal this plan to the rest of the organization , his starfighter exploded upon take - off , and his life was saved through the use of cybernetics . Charged with treason , which was punishable by death , Tarrens fled to the planet Uukaablis and was granted political asylum . There , Tarrens lived in seclusion until the crew of the New Republic CR90 corvette " FarStar " sought his help in 8 ABY . They had encountered a biochemical agent created by the Confederation , and needed a cure for it . After learning that he might have been exposed to the agent as well , Tarrens directed them to a research facility in the Qu ' mock system . After the " FarStar " delegation left , Tarrens discovered that he had indeed been infected by the agent , and realized that the crew of the New Republic ship was his only hope . Taking his personal " Helix " - class light interceptor to the Qu ' mock system , Tarrens was instrumental in helping the " FarStar " to defeat a Qektoth attack cruiser , and recover the data needed to create a cure for the agent . Biography . Early life . The Human male Drigor Tarrens was born in 34 BBY on a colony along the edge of the Kathol Rift , a region of space filled with volatile gases and lightstorm s , in the Kathol Outback . In approximately 18 BBY , he discovered an abandoned space station in an uninhabited system and marked its location . Tarrens studied science , and eventually took up a post as a scientist at the University of Sanbra ' s Q ' Maere Research Facility , located on the planet Q ' Maere within the Kathol Rift . Around 7 BBY , Tarrens joined a group of scientists known as the Qektoth Confederation who believed in the superiority of biological technology . They felt that the use of traditional , inanimate technology was sapping the spirits of ordinary people , and caused sickness and premature death . After a series of experiments on silicon biology failed to live up to their expectations , Tarrens and the Qektoth scientists left the facility to the staff from the University of Sanbra . He revealed the location of the space station that he had discovered several years previously to his colleagues , and the Confederation moved the station to the Qu ' mock system . They refitted and repaired it , and used it as a research station for their experiments . Qektoth Confederation . Over the years , the Qektoth Confederation evolved from a group of idealistic scientists to a militaristic organization that wished to wage war against those that , in their view , kept the galaxy in a weakened state through their reliance on inorganic technology . Many of the original founding members of the Confederation left the group , disgusted by what it had become , and the organization came under the leadership of Trann Shoame . Under Shoame , the Confederation extended their research into biological and chemical weapons , readying themselves for the day when they could strike at their perceived enemies . Around 2 BBY , the leaders of the Confederation began a project to create new life - forms with enhanced attributes . To achieve this , they took cell samples from all of the organization ' s members and planned to use them as part of their experiments . Tarrens learned of the project , and was disturbed by it . He decided to report his findings to the rest of the Confederation , but the Y - wing he intended to travel in exploded just after he took off from a secret base near the Kathol Rift . Tarrens was recovered from the wreckage of the starfighter , and repaired with cybernetic systems by Confederation doctors without his knowledge or approval . He was summoned to appear before a court on the charge of treason upon waking from surgery , which was punishable by death under the Confederation ' s laws . Tarrens managed to flee , heading for the planet Uukaablis and requesting political asylum . The native Uukaablian s , noted for their skills in creating and refining medical technologies , agreed to his request . Tarrens became a recluse on Uukaablis , living in cave in a forest away from the Uukaablian cities . At some point , he acquired a " Helix " - class light interceptor . Arrival of the " FarStar " . In 8 ABY , Tarrens was approached by members of the crew of the New Republic CR90 corvette " FarStar " for help . They had encountered a biochemical agent manufactured by the Qektoth Confederation that was rapidly spreading through the ship ' s crew . They had originally sought the help of the Uukaablians and their advanced medical technology , but the aliens had been unable to help the New Republic representatives , and had directed them to Tarrens . Tarrens initially refused to assist them , saying he wanted no dealings with the Confederation ever again . However , when the " FarStar " delegation informed him that the agent was contagious , and that he may have been exposed to it as well , he relented and gave them the coordinates for the Qektoth research facility located in the Qu ' mock system , which was a only a day ' s hyperspace travel from Uukaablis . He told Captain Kaiya Adrimetrum , commanding officer of the " FarStar " , that she would find computer files on the station that they could use to develop an antidote to the agent , and requested that she return to him with the antidote . After the " FarStar " crewmembers left , Tarrens discovered that he had indeed been infected with the biochemical agent from his brief contact with the New Republic delegation . Realizing that his only chance for survival rested with the success of the " FarStar " mission , he took his " Helix " light interceptor to the Qu ' mock system to assist them . Arriving in the middle of a battle between the " FarStar " and a Qektoth attack cruiser near the space station , he learned that the corvette had a raiding party aboard the Confederation facility attempting to recover the needed information . However , the small force was trapped on the station in the hangar bay — the Confederation had locked down the exits and set the station to self - destruct . Tarrens used his knowledge of Confederation command codes to override the security locks remotely , opening the hangar doors and allowing the " FarStar " raiding party to escape . Joining the battle between the capital ships , he revealed that the attack cruiser had a weakness that they could exploit . Due to the energy requirements of the cruiser ' s unique weaponry , the enemy vessel could only maintain its shields in a single fire arc at any time while employing them . Tarrens ' suggestion was to use the " FarStar " , the raiding party ' s " Aegis " - class combat shuttle , and his own interceptor to attack the vessel from multiple angles . His assistance resulted in victory for the " FarStar " . Back on Uukaablis , the Uukaablians were able to use the recovered data to create a cure for the biochemical agent , treating Tarrens and the " FarStar " crew . While waiting for the antidote to be created , Tarrens revealed his past to the New Republic delegation , and how he had wished to simply hide from the Confederation until he died . However , his experiences with the " FarStar " crew had changed his mind , and he hoped that he could atone for his past crimes . Personality and traits . Standing just under 1 . 75 meters tall , Drigor Tarrens wore his brown hair in thick braids that hung down his back , and by 8 ABY , it was starting to go gray . He was a scientist who held the belief that biological technology was superior to inanimate technology , a view that led him to join the Qektoth Confederation . However , Tarrens did not agree with the Confederation ' s militaristic outlook , or their plan to create new life - forms using genetic samples taken from its own members . Living on Uukaablias , he learned the local language , and had a working knowledge of other cultures and planetary systems . He was also familiar with the works of a bureaucracy and could swim . Tarrens also had a strong sense of self - preservation , fleeing from the Confederation when his life was threatened , and assisting the crew of the " FarStar " after realizing that their success was his only hope of surviving after being exposed to a deadly biochemical agent . Skills and abilities . Despite believing in the superiority of biotechnology , Drigor Tarrens nevertheless used technological items such as starfighters , blaster rifles , and his own cybernetic eye . He could operate repulsorlift craft , fly space transports , plot courses through both space and hyperspace , and use the weapons aboard capital ships . He had experience in droid programming and repair , and could repair blasters as well . He was also experienced in melee combat , and the operation of vehicle - mounted blasters . Equipment . Drigor Tarrens was trained to use a blaster , and possessed both a heavy blaster and a hold - out pistol for emergencies . His left eye had been replaced by a cybernetic substitute that stared straight ahead , no matter which way his other eye was looking at the time . In addition to his weapons , Tarrens generally wore a blast vest and carried a comlink . By 8 ABY , Tarrens owned and operated a " Helix " - class light interceptor , manufactured by Arakyd Industries . Behind the scenes . Drigor Tarrens was created for the " " adventure " Wildfire " by George R . Strayton . It was published as part of " The Kathol Outback " supplement for " The DarkStryder Campaign " by West End Games . Tarrens would be mentioned again in the subsequent supplement , " The Kathol Rift " .