Maarek Steele

Maarek Steele was a TIE pilot and one of Emperor Palpatine's personal servants. He flew in Admiral Harkov's fleet until he was betrayed by Harkov, which then thrust him into the service of Lord Vader. He aided Vader in the capture and eventual execution of Harkov. He was accepted into the Secret Order of the Emperor early in his career, and at one point even flew as Darth Vader's wingman in a desparate mission to save Palpatine from the traitorous Grand Admiral Zaarin. He served closely under Thrawn for a period of time. It has been said that he is one of the best pilots in the Imperial Starfleet next to Baron Soontir Fel or Vader himself.