Tharn Jagged was a Human male from Coruscant, the metropolitan capital world of the Galactic Republic. Born decades prior to the Clone Wars, Jagged was nonetheless a fervent militarist, believing that without an army the Republic would be unable to defend its core values of democracy, equality and freedom. His views were affirmed in 32 BBY when the Trade Federation blockaded and invaded the world of Naboo and the Republic was unable to impose an effective counteraction against the Federation. By the time the Clone Wars broke out, Jagged was utterly convinced that the establishment of an army was in the Republic's best interests.