Ma'w'shiye was an expert scout, a graduate of the Galactic Outdoor Survival School and later a member of the Alliance to Restore the Republic's Eclipse Team and security task force.
A M'shento'su'Nikto native to Kintan, he had enrolled in Barosa Warren's Galactic Outdoor Survival School during the early reign of the Empire, learning to survive in hostile environments and graduating as part of the very successful Twilight Class alongside the likes of Sisquoc, Akul Witig, Adazian Liebke and Derembus Sitnalta in 12 BBY. Several years later, Ma'w'shiye joined theAlliance with his peers, serving with distinction in the elite Twilight Squadron for six years during the First War. He was decorated many times by his commanding officers, and won the respect of his peers and of the recruits he trained.