In 3 BBY, a conclave was held by the various noble houses of Serenno to appoint a regent ruler to rule in Bron Dooku's place until he came of age; as an official Imperial envoy, Agent Jahan Cross of the Imperial Intelligence was naturally invited to attend these normally highly exclusive discussions. Though assigned to ensure Count Rodas Borgin's appointment as regent, Cross took it upon himself to protect the child of the man he himself killed. The main negotiator at the meetings was Cross's father, Davim Cross, who was skeptical of Jahan's supposed non-involvement with the death of Count Dooku.
The next round of meetings took place aboard the Dooku airship, the Windrunner. In the midst of negotiations, the airship was attacked by a pirate airship known as the Bloodskull. Commanded by Vex, operating under the employment of Rodas Borgin, the pirates attempted to capture Bron Dooku.