Snopel

Snopel was a Human male who, according to stories, likely served the Galactic Republic as a soldier during the very beginning of the Clone Wars. By the time of the Galactic Civil War, he had become an Imperial shock trooper, attained the rank of sergeant, and became known as one of the best commando trainers in the galaxy.

During his service with the Empire, Snopel participated in the Battle of Talus, helping to deploy troops in defense of the Imperial Outpost on Talus. However, his respectable career took a turn for the worse when he was placed in command of a TIE bomber group tasked with demolishing vacant homes. After he endangered the lives of hundreds of innocent citizens for refusing to abort a poorly planned bombing mission, he was reassigned to Tansarii Point Station in the Bright Jewel system.

By then retired from his normal duties as an Imperial commando, Snopel nevertheless continued to impart his knowledge of commando combat techniques to prospective trainees. One such trainee was referred to him by the Rebel Alliance smuggler Han Solo. Together with his trainee, he helped to fight the rampant crime aboard the space station, and even helped to save its inhabitants from a terrorist bombing attack.

Snopel's reputation as a skilled commando allowed him the opportunity to contract his services to individuals in other parts of the galaxy. Whilst remaining on Tansarii Point Station, he supervised missions against the meddlesome sand pirates of Tatooine, and the invasive mountain poachers of Naboo. In achieving his aims, Snopel did not hesitate to encourage acts of extreme violence. However, as he got older, he became less willing to enter the fray of battle himself.

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