In 174 AG he was on duty, as he spotted Varrick, Bolin and the fugitives walking through the border, when his officer allowed them to pass, thinking that they were Earth Empire soldiers. However, when the soldier looked at wanted posters of the two men, he recognized them as traitors to the empire. He, along with the other soldiers, attacked the fugitive group and tried to hinder their escape. During their battle, he held his own against Baraz. After the loss of power in the mecha tanks, Bolin lavabent toward the guard post soldier and his comrades, which prompted him to order his men to retreat, as the gates were being closed by the lava.