Arrifam was a Jedi Knight known throughout the galaxy as a successful military leader. He served in the Jedi Order as well as the Galactic Republic, where he held the rank of Admiral. He was one of the few individuals who beat Anakin Skywalker in a head-to-head fight. He survived Order 66 for a time because he did not want to lead clones, instead taking an all-Mon Calamari crew.