Markko

Markko posed as Imperial Counselor Raines, a member of Egron's staff on Chibias, during the early years of the New Republic. In reality, he was a New Republic agent.

Biography
Mara Jade learned that Markko had been hired by Egron to slice open a datacore in order to sell information to the New Republic. However, Markko was unable to fully slice the datacore, and called Ghent to help slice the remainder. However, Markko's dealings with the Empire were actually a cover, for he was actually an agent of the New Republic. The New Republic had sent him to ensure that the datacore&mdash; which was in reality the control node of an Imperial-class Star Destroyer&mdash;would end up in their hands. However, he was unprepared for the unexpected arrival of Mara Jade. He managed to avoid being killed while they escaped. He later cornered Mara and Ghent, accompanied by Governor Egron. Mara dispatched Egron, shooting him in the chest, and Markko took Ghent hostage. Mara, however, decided that her work was done&mdash;she had only come to eliminated an Imperial traitor, not go on a killing spree. Mara allowed Markko to go free, as long as he freed the captured Ghent. Markko agreed, and Mara let him go so that he could return to the Republic.

Appearances

 * Handoff