Melkans was a male Chiss who served as a commander of the Sith Empire's forces during the Korriban Incursion, when the Galactic Republic invaded the planet Korriban in 3638 BBY. during the Galactic War. Melkans was one four commanders who led Imperial forces in the Valley of the Dark Lords, but was slain by Republic forces in their advance to the Sith Academy.