Barrow Oicunn / Legends Barrow Oicunn was an officer in the Republic Navy and later , an admiral in the Imperial Navy . When the Clone Wars broke out and affected the galaxy at large , Oicunn joined the Humbarine sector defense forces , which had recently fallen under the jurisdiction of the Galactic Republic war council . Oicunn ' s homeworld , Humbarine , suffered repeated attacks from the Confederacy of Independent Systems , prompting the junior officer to adopt inspired tactics within the limitations of Republic protocol . As the war ground on , defense forces were siphoned from Humbarine by the Republic , resulting in a devastating strike from General Grievous . Oicunn ' s family perished in the decisive Battle of Humbarine , and the planet was abandoned , forcing Oicunn to both reassess his faith in the government , and serve with the mainstream Republic Navy . Serving with the Coruscant Home Fleet , Oicunn met his sector ' s representative , Bana Breemu , who declared him a hero of Humbarine . He served aboard the " Mas Ramdar " during the Battle of Coruscant , and continued to fight for the Republic , despite his disenchantment with their policies . Oicunn welcomed Palpatine ' s New Order , believing that a Galactic Empire would be able to maintain peace and justice throughout the galaxy . The lieutenant had the utmost respect for the rulers of the new regime , and swiftly rose through the ranks of the Imperial Navy , eventually reaching the rank of admiral . Biography . Clone Wars . The Human male Barrow Oicunn hailed from the planet Humbarine . In 22 BBY , the Clone Wars broke out between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems . The pan - galactic conflict would eventually find its way to Oicunn ' s homeworld . Seeking to play his part in the devastating war , Oicunn joined the Humbarine sector defense forces . The defense forces had been reorganized and assimilated by the Republic ' s war council , subjecting it to the protocol and standards of the galaxy ' s dominant government . As Humbarine fell under constant and consistent Confederate attack , Oicunn was given the chance to utilize inspired tactics to beat back the enemy , despite the fact that he was but a mere junior officer . As Humbarine continued to be contested ground over the years , the Republic was forced to draw forces away from the ecumenopolis , and divert them to more critical fronts . As a result , General Grievous chose to strike , launching an hour - long bombardment of the planet from the " Invisible Hand " , melting the planet ' s crust and utterly devastating its populace . Oicunn ' s family was wiped out in the chaos , leaving the junior officer ' s faith in the Republic greatly shaken . He no longer believed that the government could maintain peace and security throughout its member worlds . With Humbarine devastated and abandoned , its defensive forces were dispersed , with Oicunn transferred to the Coruscant Home Fleet . Defending Coruscant . Stationed with the Home Fleet , Oicunn served aboard the " Dreadnaught " - class heavy cruiser " Mas Ramdar " as a gunnery officer . When he was given downtime , he stayed on Coruscant , and befriended the Humbarine Sector ' s senator , Bana Breemu . Oicunn discussed the unlucky fate of Humbarine with his senator , and Breemu , in turn , named him a hero of his homeworld . The commendation boosted Oicunn ' s spirits , but he would soon enough be given the chance to avenge his loved ones in the Battle of Coruscant . In 19 BBY , Grievous launched a devastating strike at Coruscant . In the process , he kidnapped Supreme Chancellor Palpatine , and attempted to flee the capital on the " Invisible Hand " . As he prepared to do so , however , the " Mas Ramdar " moved in to halt its retreat after critically damaging several Confederate warships . Oicunn relished the opportunity to destroy the hammer of Humbarine , as the " Mas Ramdar " exchanged heavy turbolaser fire with the " Invisible Hand " . The " Mas Ramdar " was later forced to retreat , however , as the " Invisible Hand " , being the larger ship , outmatched it in terms of firepower . Palpatine was eventually rescued by the Jedi , and the battle was won . As a result of his exemplary service , and his unswerving loyalty to the Republic despite the Humbarine atrocity , Oicunn was transferred to a far more exclusive post : he would serve aboard one of the " Venator " - class Star Destroyers guarding the construction of the top - secret Death Star superweapon . The New Order . The Clone Wars ended shortly after the Battle of Coruscant , and Chancellor Palpatine , having locked himself in office , transformed the Republic into a Galactic Empire . Oicunn welcomed the new Emperor ' s policies , as he thought that a strong governing body would be able to prevent such tragedies as had befallen Humbarine . Rumors of a Jedi rebellion concerned him , but he did not totally believe them , as he was confident that the New Order would secure peace and justice throughout the galaxy . Soon after the declaration of the New Order , the Star Destroyer Oicunn served aboard played host to the Emperor himself , his new enforcer Darth Vader , and Governor Wilhuff Tarkin . Oicunn greatly admired these rulers of the Empire , and as the years progressed , he rose through the Imperial Navy ' s chain of command . At some point in his progression , he attained the rank of captain , and was a VT - 49 Decimator pilot . He eventually ascended to the rank of admiral , and proudly became a new clone template for future stormtrooper ranks . Several years later , Admiral Oicunn suffered some sort of unexplained misfortune relevant to the Kessel Run , which would go onto be mentioned in a report to Grand Vizier Sate Pestage by Commander Maximillian Seerdon . Personality and traits . Loyal to a fault , Barrow Oicunn served his superiors faithfully , regardless of personal feelings . He adapted to restrictive doctrines while serving in the Humbarine Sector defense fleet , producing tactics that were seen as " inspired . " His faith in the Republic was shaken by the devastating loss of Humbarine , but he continued to fight the Confederates . Oicunn believed that the Republic , in its current incarnation , would not be able to defend its member worlds effectively , and so he welcomed the coming of the New Order , and the Galactic Empire . As he rose through the Imperial ranks , Oicunn was looked upon as a model soldier , who showed an ideal mix of loyalty towards his ruined homeworld , and fidelity to the Galactic Empire . Behind the scenes . The character of Lieutenant Oicunn first appeared in George Lucas ' , as an extra in the closing montage of the film . Oicunn was later given a backstory by Daniele F . , through the StarWars . com feature , " What ' s The Story ? " Daniele F . decided to tie Oicunn into the deleted scenes of " Revenge of the Sith " , hence the character ' s ties to Bana Breemu and Humbarine . The first name of " Barrow " was provided by James Floyd . Oicunn was later featured in an entry in " The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia " .