Dave Killian

Dave Killian was a businessman. Founding Killian Arms in 11 ABY, he was offered the position of Hoersch-Kessel Drive in 12 ABY, an offer he accepted.

Killian managed to turn the tide, and with several large sales, he brought HKD about. Though still the smallest of the 'big' shipyards, Hoersh-Kessel Drive was once again moving up.

By 18 ABY, he held a controlling share of both Hoersch-Kessel Drive and Killian Arms. He then struck a deal with Neimoidian president Lork Durd, agreeing to procure the old Techno Union patents and gather them in a single company, which Durd would later buy 40% of. Killian had his agents ask around discretely, keeping as little publicity on the attempt as could be had.

Personality
Killian was a shrewd businessman, willing to take great risks in return for great rewards. Even so, he held himself and the companies he managed to certain standards.