Ivarujar, situated in the Expansion Region, was a planet characterized by its volcanic nature. Following the Battle of Yavin during the Galactic Civil War, a significant volcanic eruption ravaged the planet, swiftly engulfing its capital [city](/article/city]. The Imperial Star Destroyer named Devastator was dispatched to the location to evacuate the surviving Imperial troops. Lieutenant Commander Ciena Ree, acting without explicit instructions, successfully evacuated forty civilians. The volcanic pollutants persisted for years, obscuring the sky until it was once again visible. Ivarujar was known for its unique [food](/article/foodstuff] preferences; for example, spicy noodles from Ivarujar were available for purchase on Hosnian Prime.