The Octusi were a semi-sentient species that lived on the planet Blaudu Sextus, where they were used as slaves by members of the world's mining colony. In 44 ABY, the slaves held a freedom march, but when Galactic Alliance Chief of State Natasi Daala heard of the development from Wynn Dorvan, her Chief of Staff, she arranged for a brigade of Mandalorians to be sent to Blaudu Sextus to prevent the incident from becoming a full-fledged revolution.