Kashim was a male Duros who served as general in the Republic Armed Forces and was in command of all Republic forces on the Core World of Alderaan during the Cold War against the Sith Empire. Working with Duke Charle of House Organa, Kashim and his troops aided House Organa in the war for the throne. In 3643 BBY, Organa and Kashim were aided by a Republic-allied individual in their fight against the Imperial-allied House Thul.