Axxila, situated in the Outer Rim Territories of the galaxy, was a terrestrial planet with a small population. This world, which once thrived as an exporter of ores, ultimately faded into insignificance due to external entities, notably the Galactic Empire, conducting strip mining activities. Admiral Firmus Piett of the Imperial fleet hailed from Axxila, as it was his homeworld.
The planet Axxila entered Star Wars canon for the first time through its mention in Ultimate Star Wars, a reference book released in 2015. Prior to this, Axxila made its debut in Star Wars Legends during the 1998 eight-part narrative Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Masquerade, a story arc featured in the comic book series Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron published by Dark Horse Comics.