Harron Tavus was a Human Republic Special Forces soldier, Havoc Squad member and commander, and Imperial defector and collaborator. Tavus is widely respected for his dedication to the soldiers under his command, so much so that he is rarely referred to by his official rank of captain instead, Tavus is called merely “commander,” an old Republic Army tradition designating him as someone whose authority and skill supersedes any specific rank.' ―In-game Codex ( Persons of Note) Instead, he earned a place in the Republic’s famed Havoc Squad, serving as the team’s commanding officer. Excellent instincts and a natural talent for leadership helped Tavus rise quickly through the ranks, but he has repeatedly refused any assignment that would take him away from combat. ' Harron Tavus has served as a combat officer since before the Sacking of Coruscant, where he played an active role in the guerrilla campaign against the Imperial invaders.