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Harkas, also known by the nickname Hardcase, was a Human male who served as a sergeant in the Galactic Empire faction loyal to Darth Krayt. As of 137 ABY he was the commander of Joker Squad, which was part of Company C, 9th Battalion, of the 407th Stormtrooper Division. A grizzled veteran of many conflicts, which included the Fel Insurgency, Harkas was known for getting missions done, and had developed a reputation for bringing his troopers back alive.

The Battle of Borosk witnessed Harkas and Joker Squad fight against the 908th Stormtrooper Division, who had sided with the fugitive Roan Fel. During the battle, Harkas was among the stormtroopers who confronted Darth Maleval, and was later evacuated off the planet due to wounds received at the hands of the enemy. Following his recovery from the injuries received on Borosk, Harkas was part of the stormtrooper contingent sent to the planet Ossus, under the command of Darth Stryfe, to root out any Jedi that may have been using it as a refuge.