Akilah previously worked at the Mon Calamari Shipyards, but her obsession with designing the next great ship caused her to go into heavy debt. Her contract was sold to a Hutt where she continues to work to pay off her debt while scavenging parts for her inventions.

Invention: The character constantly desires to create new devices, vehicles, or programs. Sometimes, the character invents something new to overcome a specific problem, but more often than not, the act of inventing something new is its own reward. Of course, the character's desire for novelty can sometimes get in the way of finding an expedient solution. After all, sometimes a simple tool is the best one for a given job.

Waste Not, Want Not: The character hates to let anything go to waste and tries to devise ways of recycling or refurbishing discarded parts, scrap metal, old technology, and worn-out droids. While this character's workshop and living area are often cluttered, the character likely claims to know where everything is.

Obsession: An unhealthy obsession with technology, droids, or computers that constantly interferes with efforts to live a normal life.

Debt: Owes someone a great deal, whether in money, goods, or services.