Crion Exel

Crion Exel was a former pirate who became the leader of the Tenloss Criminal Syndicate during the Tenloss Hyperspace War.

Early life
Exel's early years were obscured by history and his own fabrications. Earliest records show that Crion was born on Corellia into a respectable political family during the in 24 ABY, a few months prior to the Yuuzhan Vong War. According to historic records, Exel might have been born a force-sensitive. True or not, his own memories pointed to his having a stable family life until at least the age of sixteen. A reference to servants indicates he may have come from money, which he gave up in order to live an adventurous life.

Galactic Alliance Guard
In his late teens Exel joined the Galactic Alliance guard, becoming apart of "Jacen Solo's fist" as they called it. Though his superior officers Lon Shevu and Jori Lekauf didn't approve of some of Jacen Solo's methods, Crion admitted that Jacen was somewhat becoming his grandfather, Darth Vader. It was also during this time that Exel would meet a young Ben Skywalker, who was serving as Solo's apprentice during that time. Crion objected to having Skywalker come with them on their raids though Jacen replied that this was how he was teaching the boy.

On one such raid, Crion and the other officers were under the command of Shevu and Skywalker. While trying to hunt down Corellian insurgents, Exel hesitated leaving him open for attack. As the two insurgents were about to shoot, something unexpectedly happened–Skywalker saved his life, killing the insurgents that tried to kill him.

Blockade of Corellia
Though a Corellian, Exel found himself dedicated to the Galactic Alliance. As the Insurrection swelled, Crion was called upon to defend Galactic Alliance ships against Corellian fighters during the Blockade of Corellia where he and his team faced off against the great Han Solo and Wedge Antilles, who was leading the attack to break the blockade. During the Galactic Alliance's military action to protect the blockade, Crion engaged her Solo in one-on-one combat, only to be shot down by the more experienced pilot. Suffering major injuries, Exel was forced to leave military life behind and pursue the of a criminal, a life that he always treasured.

Deal
Shortly after leaving the Galactic Alliance Guard, Crion met Jacob Nive, a fellow pirate who showed him the ropes of piracy and smuggling. Within a short time, Exel gained a ship of his own, naming it Dark Angel. Sometime after his resignation from the Guard, Jacen commanded the G.A flagship, the Anakin Solo, in an attempt to round up members part of a smuggling operation near Bespin. Crion was among the ringleaders responsible. He failed to escape and he as well as fellow smuggler Uran Lavint were captured by Jacen and the Guard.

After refusing to reveal the identities of the smugglers part of the operation, Exel was beaten and tortured by Jacen himself. Fortuantely for Crion, Jacen recognized him and ceased the torture. He offered Crion a chance to redeem his name in the Guard if he agreed to cooperate. Already drained, emotionally and physically, Crion accepted and a deal was struck. Crion agreed to reveal the names in exchange for enmity from the guard and simple luxuries. However, if he was to break the deal he would be executed.

Failures and success
Now under the watchful eye of the Alliance, Crion severed his ties with the pirates and the Smugglers' Alliance and instead chose to live a normal life. Crion used the money given to him by the Guard to open up a gas plant.