Ibaar was a mountainous planet located in the galaxy's Outer Rim Territories that fell under Imperial control in the years prior to the Battle of Yavin. The Empire created a blockade around the planet that cut off vital supplies from the Ibaarian people. An underground network of Ibaarians was assisted by the rebellion, which delivered the supplies to Ibaar. Despite this, Ibaar continued to suffer under Imperial sanctions well into the Galactic Civil War due to its suspected Rebel sympathies.