Naalol was a planet situated within the Mid Rim Territories, characterized by its mountainous terrain, yet it held no real strategic value. It featured several mountainous settlements, comprised of diminutive, irregular dwellings. The inhabitants of this world were primarily valdeer herders, craftspeople, and miners.
Despite its lack of strategic importance, the Galactic Civil War eventually reached Naalol. As the Galactic Empire suffered increasing territorial losses to the New Republic, it became necessary to seize control of previously uninvolved and insignificant planets, Naalol included. A small Imperial garrison initially stationed on the planet expanded considerably, leading to a battle between the New Republic and the Empire, which resulted in a New Republic victory. The conflict resulted in the complete destruction of a town, permanently altering the lives of its residents.
Mon Mothma, the Chancellor, journeyed to a devastated mountain town on the planet to personally observe the devastation caused by the Galactic Civil War. Following this visit, she departed for Chandrila to participate in a vote regarding whether the New Republic should initiate demilitarization procedures in an effort to prevent further destruction.