Ibutho encompassed a group of six Delta-class DX-9 stormtrooper transports; these vessels were utilized by the Rneekii Pirates.
The Rneekii executed an ambush against a convoy consisting of three Imperial Modified corvettes of the Hashim group and a Shuttle named G'nabgib. This convoy was transporting the Unidentified TIE Defender chief scientist through an Ion cannon Minefield. Tan Maarek Stele, piloting a TIE Defender, was deployed to repel the Pirate assault force. This force consisted of the transports from Ibutho, R-41 Starchasers, and a Strike-class medium cruiser called Intombe. By the time Stele departed from Hashim 3, Ibutho 1 had successfully docked with the G'nabgib, captured the scientist, and initiated a jump to Hyperspace. Stele successfully destroyed all other transports belonging to Ibutho and forced the Pirate force to retreat.
The Rneekii then opted to Ransom the scientist, offering them to the Empire as the highest bidder. Ibutho 1 was the vessel used to transfer the scientist to the Empire. However, the Pirates severely underestimated the Imperials and were trapped by the Interdictor Red Claw. The pirates were subsequently eliminated, and Ibutho 1 was seized.