Chornarov was a corrupt Human male governor of the planet Cademimu V during the Cold War between the Galactic Republic and the resurgent Sith Empire. He offered the Mantellian Separatist Movement sanctuary after their defeat in the Separatist War, and he worked with General Ortol to seize control of Cademimu and declare the planet's independence but was defeated in the Battle of Cademimu V and removed from power.