Akaga

The Akaga was a Nebulon-B Escort Frigate that defected from the Imperial Navy to the Alliance to Restore the Republic in 1 BBY. Mon Mothma assigned it to the task force under the Sundered Heart and Captain Raymus Antilles. Though the Akaga was present at Toprawa prior to the Battle of Yavin, it did not follow the Tantive IV to Tatooine.

After the Battle of Hoth when Admiral Harkov's battled against the Empire, the Rebels gave the former Imperial commander Akaga. After Harkov's forces fell apart, Akaga returned to the Rebel fleet and was assigned to Admiral Ackbar. It participated in the Battle of Endor.

Behind the scenes
The name Akaga is probably based on the combination of the names of two warships in the Imperial Japanese Navy, the aircraft carriers Akagi and the Kaga, hence Akaga. The Akagi and Kaga were part of the Pearl Harbor strike force in 1941.

Appearances

 * Empire at War
 * Star Wars: TIE Fighter