The first known owner of the book was Luke Lars' grandfather. He then gave the book to his grandson, who etched the words “Beyond the Rim” onto the cover to give it its only known name. The book inspired Luke to fight in the Rim Wars, a failed attempt at removing the Hutt Lords from power in the Outer Rim. He hid the book away after the war disillusioned him, but it was later found by his adoptive son, Michael Lars, who was also inspired by its stories.