A cowardly
Neimoidian official, Rune Haako had no shortage of despair during the
Trade Federation blockade and invasion of
Naboo. As lieutenant to Viceroy
Nute Gunray, Haako was privy to his superior's plans and knew of the mysterious
Sith patron who was the true mastermind behind their bold maneuvers. Haako, when beyond Sith earshot, openly questioned Gunray's judgment in striking this terrifying alliance. The worry-faced pessimist predicted disaster throughout the occupation. When
Queen Amidala retook her besieged capital of Theed, Haako and Gunray were captured and sent to
Coruscant for trial and punishment.
The clout of his Trade Federation position let Haako avoid the worst of the fallout from the Naboo debacle. He continued to serve closely to Gunray, through the Trade Federation's collusion with the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Haako was killed by Darth Sidious' new apprentice, Darth Vader, when the Sith Lords no longer had any need for their Separatist conspirators.