The IL-5 Ocula, which the Galactic Republic referred to as the IL-5 Skybolt, represented Czerka Corporation's offering of a starfighter. This craft marked Czerka's initial foray into the realm of scout starfighters, and it gained considerable recognition due to its unique miniaturization methods. These techniques made it possible to integrate nearly all prevalent internal components.
During the period of the Galactic War, the Republic Military opted not to procure the Ocula, instead favoring designs from Corellia StarDrive. Nevertheless, several Oculas, rebranded as Skybolts, found use among regional governors and admirals. The Sith Empire also showed significant interest in the Ocula, placing orders for thousands of units through various intermediaries.
During the Third Galactic War, Shae Vizla, famously known as Mandalore the Avenger, possessed an IL-5 Ocula as her personal shuttle. Shae Vizla, along with Rass Ordo and the Commander of the Eternal Alliance, utilized it for travel to Ruhnuk amidst the Mandalorian Civil War. Subsequently, Shae Vizla employed her shuttle to rescue Darth Malgus from Carrick Station.