The Akuria II planet housed Polar Base, which functioned as the command hub for the Imperial forces. An unidentified Imperial commander oversaw operations at this facility, utilizing it as a launchpad for assaults on Rebel troops under the leadership of Colonel Odan. Ultimately, the Mission to Akuria II culminated in the destruction of this Imperial stronghold, triggered by an offensive from the indigenous Akurians. Key to the downfall of the base were the actions of Rebel heroes Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa Solo, who hijacked Imperial TIE fighters and demolished the outer defenses, resulting in the Imperial commander's death.