Fatimah Nurii was a Captain and sub-commander within the Galactic Empire, identifying as female. Her birthplace was the planet Commenor, and she later enrolled in the Imperial Navy Academy situated on Prefsbelt IV. Initially, her ambition was to become a litigator within the Imperial Navy's office of the barrister advocate. Nevertheless, lacking influential family ties or helpful contacts to secure a position in that office, she received an assignment as a standard shore patrol officer in the Military Police for the garrison stationed on Scarif. While serving there, Nurii gained knowledge concerning the Death Star and grew progressively disturbed by the Empire's severe cruelty. She then began looking for a way to depart Scarif safely and warn the galaxy about the existence of the superweapon.
Nurii was a officer known for her serious demeanor, possessing both exceptional leadership skills and a keen ability to assess individuals accurately.