Ironfist was a human male Mandalorian

Mandalorian Organization Mandalorians

mercenary

Mercenary Organization Communities

active during the Cold War.
It was rumored that he worked for the Sith Empire for a long time and, in particular, for Grand Moff Kilran

Rycus Kilran (Human) Character Supporting Characters

himself - and he was never captured, defeated or even driven back.
He and his men were hired to capture the bridge of Republic transport the Esseles

Esseles (Thranta-class Corvette) Starship Named Starships

so that Kilran could gain custody of Ambassador Vyn Asara

Vyn Asara (Twi'lek) Character Supporting Characters

, whom the Sith Empire classed a terrorist. While an Imperial boarding party led by Lieutenant Isric

Isric (Human) Character Minor Characters (TOR)

distracted a group of Republic operatives

Republic Operatives Organization Temporary Unions

, Ironfist's Mandalorian forces seized

Esseles incident Event Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)

the bridge of the Esseles. Upon realizing their mistake, the operatives stormed the bridge and freed the command crew, killing Ironfist in the process.