Trench, also called "Taranch", was a Harch male fleet admiral in the Navy of the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars, and was later recruited by Palpatine to serve the Galactic Empire. He became well known for being a good tactician, and was also known for his ruthlessness and his command style. Before the Clone Wars, Admiral Trench fought in the Andoan Wars, distinguishing himself as a good commander, for the Corporate Alliance. When his flagship was destroyed during the battle, most believed that he died, though he actually survived. Count Dooku recruited Trench into the navy of his new movement, and early during the conflict, he commanded the Christophsis blockade. However, he failed to keep Anakin Skywalker, who was aboard a stealth ship, from getting past, who the