Doctor Ecile Vergesso was a scientist from Corellia and of female gender. Around 150 years prior to the Battle of Yavin, Vergesso conducted an exploration of an asteroid field situated within the Lybeya system. Furthermore, she founded a research base on the largest asteroid, remaining there to conduct her research until 3 ABY. Following her leaving, pirates seized control of the station. Subsequently, the asteroid field she had explored was formally designated the Vergesso Asteroids, taking her name.