Mila Shar was a member of an Abbai agricultural delegation from Abba IV to attend a diplomatic reception on Babylon 5 in 2258. After the reception she was abducted by members of the pro-Earth group Homeguard lead by Malcolm Biggs, who intended to have Commander Sinclair execute her in a demonstration of his dedication to their cause. Sinclair rescued Mila Shar and following a brief shoot out with security, Biggs and his co-conspirators were arrested and sent back to earth.