Aldrich Kugel was a pilot within Crimson Squadron, flying an Imperial TIE/LN starfighter while stationed on Cilpar during 4 ABY.
When Petro, a fellow pilot, became embroiled in a physical altercation with Tycho Celchu of Rogue Squadron (who was operating undercover as an Imperial officer), Kugel stepped in to defend Petro. Following the downing of the squadron's commanding officer, Major Grode, in aerial combat against Rogue Squadron, Kugel seemingly ascended to the leadership position, appointing Celchu as 'senior flight officer'. Whether Aldrich Kugel survived Crimson Squadron's subsequent near-total destruction by Rogue Squadron remains unconfirmed. Kugel possessed an average build, characterized by black hair and a mustache.