Akiva Akiva was a remote planet in the Outer Rim Territories . It was one of five worlds closest to Raydonia , the others being Mustafar , Geonosis , Dermos , and Tatooine . The planet was once part of the Confederacy of Independent Systems , who created a large droid construction facility under the planet ' s surface . After the Clone Wars , the planet fell under the occupation of the Galactic Empire with the Satrapy of Myrra collaborating with its new rulers . Some time after the Battle of Endor , the shattered forces of the Empire gathered for an emergency summit above Akiva , where they intended to regroup and launch an attack against the New Republic . The meeting failed , leading to the Rebellion on Akiva in space above the planet as the Imperial leaders on the planet fled to safety . After the battle of Akiva , during which the citizens of Akiva sought to overthrow the Satrapy of Myrra and the Empire , Akiva became the first Outer Rim planet to pledge allegiance to the New Republic . Description . Akiva was a hot , humid planet in the Outer Rim Territories , famous for its thunder and rain storms . The planet had a terrestrial atmosphere and experienced frequent rain , called the mausim during the wet season . In the city of Myrra " storm ladders " were common , made of chains bundled up at the top of the roofs , used during the bad storms so they can get people out of the ground quickly in case of a flash flood . Its surface was known to have jungle s and canyons . Everyone in Myrra used the bala - bala speeder , a narrow vehicle meant to take the tight channels and sharp - angled turns of the streets of the city ; they were used to go to work or move crates . Akiva ' s capital was Myrra , a sprawling city which was built over a maze of old catacombs . These catacombs were inhabited by the primitive Uugteen , a race of humanoid s native to Akiva . According to various rumors , this maze hosted a Jedi training temple , a Sith trap , or some Hutt breeding ground . Few people who visited the catacombs survived due to the presence of the Uugteen . The Myrra catacombs also hosted a Separatist droid foundry dating back to the Clone Wars . Akiva was once home to the Ahia - Ko , an ancient species who built great temples in the planet ' s jungle wilderness . The Ahia - Ko people believed that the water in the planet ' s canyons was so pure that it could cleanse one of their sins . The canyons ' water was considered a luxurious commodity by members of the Satrapy of Myrra such as Satrap Isstra Dirus . History . Early history . Akiva was home to at least two indigenous species : the Uugteen , who inhabited the underground catacombs beneath Myrra ; and the old Ahia - Ko , who built great jungles in the planet ' s wilderness . By the time of the reign of the Galactic Empire , Akiva had been settled by various species including human s , Koorivar , Sullustan s , Mon Calamari , Besalisk s , and Abednedo . Age of the Empire . During the Clone Wars , the planet sided with the Confederacy of Independent Systems , and a Separatist droid factory was built in Myrra ' s catacombs . Around the time the Empire was formed , the Satrapy of Myrra overthrew an earlier government , which had been based in the Myrra capitol building . Due to the planet ' s remoteness , the Empire did not establish a large presence on Akiva . Instead , they ruled indirectly through the Satrapy of Myrra , who imposed the Empire ' s laws and taxes on the Akivan population . The black market grew strong with corruption holding fast to the Satrapy and its aristocracy . One of these aristocrat families was the Karyvin clan , owners of the Karyvin house Plantation in Myrra , some islands in the Southern Archipelago and crystal mines in the Northern Jungles . During the Age of the Empire , Brentin Lore Wexley was responsible for relaying the Rebel Alliance ' s messages across the Outer Rim . As a result , he was arrested by the Empire and imprisoned at Ashmead ' s Lock on the planet Kashyyyk . His wife , Norra Wexley , subsequently joined the Rebel Alliance and left their son Temmin Wexley in the care of her older sister Esmelle and her wife , Shirene . The crime lord Surat Nuat and gang also established a presence in Myrra . Sometime after the assault on Sunspot Prison , the Rebel Alliance established a holding facility in the planet ' s catacombs . Era of the New Republic . Following the Battle of Endor , Norra returned to reunite with her estranged son Temmin . Her return coincided with a secret Imperial emergency summit at Satrap Isstra Dirus ' palace on Myrra . After the New Republic starfighter pilot Wedge Antilles was captured by Imperial forces , Norra , Temmin , his B1 battle droid Mister Bones , the bounty hunter Jas Emari , and the former Imperial loyalty officer Sinjir Rath Velus joined forces to inspire a successful uprising on Akiva and to capture members of the abortive Imperial Future Council . New Republic Defense Fleet ships under Commodore Kyrsta Agate subsequently destroyed the Imperial ships above Akiva . As a result , the Satrapy switched sides , and Akiva became the first Outer Rim planet to officially have joined the contingent of worlds pledging themselves to the New Republic . And so they started working on routing out corruption and crime , some gang members escaped , others ended up in prison and some chose to do a last stand . By 5 ABY , the human woman Pima Drolley was appointed as Akiva ' s senator to the New Republic . She had a son named Dann and a daughter named Merra . Following the Battle of Jakku , Brentin was buried in a salt marsh per the Akivan custom . His funeral was attended by his son Temmin , his wife Norra , and their relatives Shirene and Esmelle . Mister Bones , who had been permanently disintegrated on Jakku , had his remaining arm buried with Brentin ' s corpse .