Red Dagger Fleet was formed under Nichalus Dreadstar, with a Bothan by the name of Damus as his Second in Command during the late years of the Rebellion. Some historical notes that were aquired but never confirmed by Admiral Dreadstar due to his untimely 'death' at Mon Calamari, hint that Red Dagger Fleet's history goes a bit further back. Intel reports that Admiral Dreadstar served as a Captain in the Imperial Navy and defied a direct order from Grand Admiral Thrawn to destroy a peaceful world. This defying of orders would set up the groundwork of just about every future Red Dagger Commander.