They were capable of setting up illegal casinos as part of racketeering operations. Many defilers served as Zann's most public representatives, as they committed acts of sabotage, kidnapping, bribery, and other illegal activities. The Defilers were always housed in the Consortium palace, where they would be trained for their tasks. During the Galactic Civil War, Defilers were sent to numerous planets to achieve Zann's goals, often working alongside such infamous individuals as IG-88, Bossk, and Silri. They were essentially the criminal equivalent of the Infiltrators employed by the Rebel Alliance.ĭefilers were made up of many different alien species, trained and conditioned to serve Tyber Zann above all others and concealed under a distinctive uniform of red armor. Many or all of them were brainwashed to only serve the Consortium.
The Defiler's main purpose was to spread Tyber Zann's 'corruption' throughout the galaxy. Though the Zann Consortium possessed a surprisingly well-equipped and organized military force, they generally preferred to use guerrilla warfare tactics or criminal activities to gain influence.
