I was raised on the forest planet Kashyyyk, where members of my community made their living building and selling catamarans. On holidays my best friend and I would traditionally go for a long peaceful walk through the forest.

My parents gave me independence and not much by way of support, but I suppose I did inherit my strong set of intellectual abilities from them. Later on I spent some time with the one and only Darth Sidious, whose guidance left me with knowledge I still use every day in my job as a Jedi Knight.

I remember this one time when I won a Podrace, and my reward was my freedom from slavery. I didn't let this affect me too much, though; instead I struck out in my X-wing to explore the edges of the universe.

People often tell me I’m a generally adventurous and curious person, I also tend to be organised and prepared. But the most important thing to me is universalism: after all, as they say, equal rights for all and special privileges for none.

The Force is very strong with me, so I wasn't surprised when the Emperor tracked me down. When he offered me limitless power in exchange for my allegiance, I leapt at the chance and turned eagerly to the dark side.