Pollus Maksim was a human individual who served as a Moff in the Galactic Empire, governing the sector containing the planet Kuat. In the year 5 ABY, specifically the fifth month after the Empire's defeat at the Battle of Endor, the nascent New Republic launched an assault on the shipyards and supply bases of Kuat utilized by Kuat Drive Yards, a vital vehicle manufacturer for the Empire. After a weeks-long campaign the guild head of Kuat Drive Yards and Moff Maksim at last conceded, with Maksim offering the Empire's surrender to Republic commodore Kyrsta Agate, ending the battle.