Commander Deviss (CT 65/91-6210) was originally a Captain in the Grand Army of the Republic. He led the Hawkbat Battalion at The Battle of Geonosis directly into the withering fire of the spider droids. For bravery in the line of fire, Captain Deviss was awarded a medal after surviving the battle and came to be assigned to the 327th Star Corps under Commander Bly. During the Battle of Altyr V, Deviss was forced to innovate a successful strategy after his Jedi General was killed and he was credited with winning the battle for the Republic. Commander Bly promoted him to the rank of Commander, recognizing the trooper's ability. He has gone on to lead his troops well and is held in high respect by them.