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Chik Apla was an Imperial commando from Coruscant. He was a former member of the Emperor's Royal Guard, more than likely from the recreated guard under Admiral Daala. While in service, Apla had an active career, eventually receiving a distinguished scar that ran down from his right temple. He wore the armor that was reminiscent of the guard's Master Instructor and maintained the suit well into the dominant days of the New Republic. After the fall of the Galactic Empire and the signing of the Pellaeon-Gavrisom Treaty, Apla retired to the planet Dolis 3 to spend the rest of his days.

Around 19 ABY, Apla was recruited by Moff Derran Takkar and was instrumental in his plan to ruin the highly publicized wedding of Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade. However, Chik Apla's attempt to assassinate the bride-to-be met with disaster. Chik Apla was soundly defeated by the fully-fledged Jedi Knight and taken into New Republic custody.