Tian Karmiya was a female human from the Ilohian species who held a position in the Galactic Empire's Imperial Navy. She attended the Carida Academy, where her academic performance was excellent. Nevertheless, there were whispers that she had turned in two students who achieved higher scores for peddling exam solutions, leading to their dismissal, and she was subsequently granted membership in an exclusive academic organization. After her time at the academy, Karmiya served with distinction on both the Enigma and the Victory at Batonn. Karmiya eventually rose to the military rank of commander and held the role of executive officer on the Ultimatum within Death Squadron. In the year 3 ABY, the Ultimatum was located in the Hoth asteroid field as it searched for the YT-1300 light freighter known as the Millennium Falcon. Karmiya engaged in a conversation with Captain Canonhaus regarding the recent execution of Admiral Kendal Ozzel, after which she received orders to relocate from the bridge to auxiliary control. Not long after, an asteroid impact caused the bridge to be obliterated. The Ultimatum was destroyed, and all crew members perished.