Ruling from behind the scenes, Jaal led the Coalition through the Galactic Civil War. After Imperial forces began cracking down of the Underworld's illegal operations, Many sided with the Rebellion, in hopes of gaining favor with the knew government. The plan seemed to back fire, after both the Alliance and the Coalition suffered heavy defeats at the hands of the Empire and the Black Sun. Jaal became desperate to save her organization. Despite her cautious nature, a single act of carelessness with Prince Xizor nearly destroyed the Coalition and cost Mandy her life.