Captain Tarrik was a pilot within the New Republic Defense Force. By 25 ABY, Tarrik commanded Nomad Squadron, based aboard the MC80B Star Cruiser Allegiant patrolling the Meridian sector for signs of Yuuzhan Vong activity. The captain earned a reputation for forming the squadron into an exceptional fighting force with the versatility to perform missions planetside as well as in space.[1]
Sources
"On Wings of Rogues" — Star Wars Gamer 9 (First mentioned)