Planet Database

Section:T

Taanab - Four thousand years ago, the freighter "Kestrel Nova" was captured from space pirates near the agricultural world of Taanab and was used by Ulic Qel-Droma to travel to the Tetan system. Millennia later, the planet was annually raided by bandits from Norulac. Lando Calrissian (on a bet) destroyed the raiders by using unorthodox but effective flying skills and battle tactics, and was promoted to Alliance general partly on the notoriety of this incident. Years later, Joruus C'baoth coordinated an Imperial attack on Taanab, where he used the Bellicose's turbolasers to destroy a New Republic ship over the direct orders of Captain Aban. [ROTJ, ROJN, DFR, DLOS]

Taboon - Taboon, located in the Stenness system, is circled by many moons-- one of which was the private moon of Great Bogga the Hutt. Bogga, who constructed a great palace on Taboon, was the ruler of the Stenness underworld four thousand years ago. Millennia later, the bounty hunters Zardra and Jodo Kast tracked their targets to the Red Shadow, a Taboon bistro. The ensuing firefight resulted in the explosive death of Mageye the Hutt. [TOTJ, TFTC]

Talus - One of the five habitable planets in the Corellian system, Talus is a blue, white and green world the same size as its sister planet Tralus, and both orbit a common center of gravity (where Centerpoint Station is located). Together they are referred to as the Double Worlds, and both are ruled by the elected Federation of the Double Worlds, or Fed-Dub. Beneath the surface of Talus is a planetary repulsor, which was used in ancient times to move the planet into its current orbit from an unknown location. When a flare-up in Centerpoint Station (fourteen years after the Battle of Endor) caused many deaths, the survivors were relocated to Talus and Tralus. When word spread of the incident, a rebellion against Fed-Dub occurred on Talus. A group of starfighters, possibly representing the Talus rebellion, subsequently flew to Centerpoint and claimed the station for themselves, until chased off by a Bakuran task force. [AAC, AAS, SAC]

Tandell system - Tiree, a Rebel agent, killed the Imperial Governor Lord Cuvir while on Wor Tandell. Cuvir had discovered Tiree encoding a report on Imperial fleet movements in the Tandell system. [MTS]

Tangrene - Tangrene was the site of a major Imperial Ubiqtorate base, until General Garm Bel Iblis' private army bypassed three Star Destroyers and completely destroyed the installation. Later, while the Ubiqtorate base was being rebuilt, the New Republic tried to give the impression that they were intending to attack Tangrene to acquire a CGT array. In reality, their true target was Bilbringi. [DFR, TLC]

Tarsunt system - Xenobiologists studying Jabba the Hutt's famed rancor discovered that the ship which had brought the creature to Tatooine had last docked in the Tarsunt system. It has since been revealed that rancors exist on the planet Dathomir and in the Ottethan system. [MTS]

Tatooine - A harsh, desert planet orbiting a double star in the Outer Rim, Tatooine is far out of the galactic mainstream (near the Ryloth system) and is ignored by almost everyone. The G1 and G2 stars of the system are referred to as Tatoo I and II, and the planet is orbited by two moons. The two native alien species of Tatooine are the meddlesome Jawas and the fierce Tusken Raiders, commonly called Sandpeople. The nomadic Sandpeople are intoxicated by sugar water and are most dangerous during their adolescent years, though much of their lives remains a mystery. The junk-dealing Jawas travel the desert in former ore hauling/mining vehicles called Sandcrawlers and live in protected fortresses in the badlands; their numerous clans annually assemble for a large swap meet. Animal life on the planet includes the bantha, dewback, womp rat, sandfly, bone-gnawer, gravel-maggot, sandsnake, Krayt dragon, and the feared Sarlacc. Many colonists on the planet run moisture farms (which condense water from the dry air with vaporators) and pika and deb-deb fruits have been known to grow in certain oases. The native hubba gourd is a primary part of the diet of both the Sandpeople and Jawas. Strange mists sometimes form where the sodium-rich dunes meet the rocky cliffs, though the origin of these mists is a mystery. Locations on Tatooine include the Dune Sea, the Jundland Wastes, Anchorhead, Toshi Station, Bestine township, Beggar's Canyon, the Stone Needle, Bildor's Canyon, and the Mos Eisley spaceport. Mos Eisley, the primary city of Tatooine, has been described as a "wretched hive of scum and villainy." It is bordered by mountains on the north, and on the opposite side by the decaying buildings of the southern sector. The wreckage of the "Dowager Queen," the planet's first colony ship, can be found in the center of town. Other sites in Mos Eisley include the Lucky Despot hotel and casino, Lup's General Store, dewback stables, the Mos Eisley Inn, Ruillia's Insulated Rooms, Gap's Grill, Pylokam's Health Food booth, the Court of the Fountain restaurant, outdoor cafes, Spaceport Speeders, Kayson's Weapons Shop, a monastery where ships can have their transponders illegally altered, a treasure filled town house owned by the notorious Jabba the Hutt, and the infamous Mos Eisley Cantina owned by Chalmun the Wookiee. A grove of Cydorrian driller trees, planted by the Ithorian Momaw Nadon, grows in the mountains north of Mos Eisley. Jabba the Hutt also owned a well- guarded palace in the Tatooine desert which served as the center of his widespread criminal empire. The world is ruled by a Planetary Governor. The Jedi knight Dace Diath, who lived four thousand years ago, was a native of Tatooine. Millennia later, the Jedi knight Obi-Wan Kenobi came to the desert planet to place the infant Luke Skywalker in the care of Kenobi's brother Owen Lars and his wife Beru. Several years after that, a message from Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan, whose ship had been captured above Tatooine, helped bring Kenobi out of his life as a hermit near the Dune Sea and into the service of the Alliance. Immediately before the Battle of Endor, Luke Skywalker and his friends returned to Tatooine to free Han Solo from Jabba's palace, which resulted in the death of the crimelord. Eight years after Endor, the Imperial battlemoon "Eye of Palpatine" stopped at Tatooine to pick up a contingent of stormtroopers but brought aboard Sandpeople and Jawas instead. [SW, SWN, SWR, ROTJ, ROJN, MTS, DLOS, COTJ, TFTC]

Tau Sakar system - The Tau Sakar system contains seven life- bearing planets orbiting the star Tau Sakar. Garban, the fourth planet in the system, is the homeworld for the alien species known as the Jenet. Because of the similarities between all seven worlds, there is some speculation that the entire system was planetscaped by an unknown alien species sometime in the distant past. The Empire has taken control of this system, and has forced the Jenet to mine the rich ores that are found in all seven planets. [GG4]

Teke Ro - A blue giant star circled by Cona, homeworld of the Arcona. [GG4]

Terephon - A planet with dark blue skies in the Hapes cluster. Prince Isolder's personal bodyguard, Captain Astarta, was from Terephon. [COPL]

Terrijo system - Located between New Cov and Pantolomin, the Terrijo system is where Han Solo removed a homing beacon planted on the Lady Luck by starship thief Niles Ferrier. [DFR]

Teta system (Empress Teta system) - A system of seven carbonite- mining worlds, including Kirrek and Koros Major, named for the female warlord who conquered the system during the early days of space travel. The raw carbonite produced in the Tetan mines is a vital ingredient in the construction of hyperdrives. The royal descendants of Empress Teta rule the system, sharing power and profits with the leaders of the influential Carbonite Guild. Four thousand years ago, the privileged sons and daughters of the Tetan royalty began experimenting with the Dark Side of the Force, introduced to them by the royal heirs Satal Keto and Aleema. They formed a group known as the Krath, which used Sith magic and military force to quickly conquer the system. Public executions of rebellious carbonite miners were held in the central plaza of the ruling Tetan city of Cinnagar. The Krath took up residence in Cinnagar's iron citadel, which contains an inner city and an opulent palace behind its walls. Beneath the citadel are underground dungeons and a vast cavern, where the Krath hung political prisoners. The Jedi knight Ulic Qel-Droma, following a Tetan attack on a Deneban Jedi assembly, traveled to Cinnagar in order to learn the Krath's Dark Side secrets. A Jedi attack force later attempted to rescue Qel-Droma from the iron citadel, but he insisted on remaining in Cinnagar. [DE, DLOS]

Thanos - The blue-white star orbited by Togoria, homeworld of the Togorians. [GG4]

Thanta Zilbra - Thanta Zilbra is the name of a star, its star system, and the system's primary planet. Thanta Zilbra was the second star destroyed during the starbuster crisis, and Wedge Antilles assisted in the New Republic evacuation of the planet's settlement. Unfortunately, Thanta Zilbra's population of ten to fifteen thousand was greatly underestimated by the evacuation force and thousands were left behind when the star went nova. [AAS]

Thila - The Rebels reorganized on Thila following their evacuation of the main base on Yavin 4. It was here that Alliance historian Voren Na'al began his research into the histories of the Heroes of Yavin. [MTS]

ThonBoka (StarCave) - StarCave is a sack-shaped grey nebula composed of dust, gas, and complex organic molecules. It can be entered only from one direction, and its lightning-charged interior spans over twelve light-years. The ThonBoka has given rise to thousands of space-dwelling lifeforms, ranging from the intelligent, manta ray-like Oswaft to carapace-creatures and interstellar plankton which serve as the Oswafts' food. The Oswaft, ruled by a council of Elders and capable of naturally traversing hyperspace, tend to be cautious creatures who never leave the safety of their habitat. Three blue-white stars, located in the center of the nebula, surround the Cave of the Elders-- the only architectural structure in the ThonBoka. This Cave is constructed entirely from precious gems and is an exact replica of the surrounding nebula, but is only twenty kilometers across. After discovering the Oswaft, the Imperial navy viewed the aliens as a threat. They blockaded the entrance to the ThonBoka, preventing the flow of nutrients and slowly starving its inhabitants, until defeated by Lando Calrissian and others. [LCSC]

Thrakia - The homeworld of an intelligent insect species with genetically transmitted memories. Three hundred years ago these insects, who had previously communicated by scent, realized that they could also communicate by clacking their mandibles together. To this day, they view this ability as a sign that their species has been gifted by a higher power. [COPL]

Tibrin - Tibrin is completely covered by a shallow ocean and is homeworld to the alien species known as Ishi Tib. Tibrin circles the yellow star Cal and has one barren moon called Plah. The planet has no seasons and ocean currents evenly distribute warm water, which creates a temperate zone covering most of the planet's surface. The only land masses on Tibrin are protruding coral reefs and sand bars, where the ecologically-minded Ishi Tib have constructed their cities. Ishi Tib live in communal "schools" ranging from a few hundred to more than 10,000 individuals, and their organizational skills are prized by galactic corporations who often hire Ishi Tib as managers. [GG4]

Tieos - The location of an Imperial base. [SWS]

Tierfon - Located in the outer Sumitra sector, Tierfon is the site of a Rebel starfighter outpost buried 250 meters into a rock cliff. Tierfon is a relatively small base, housing only eight X-Wing fighters and 158 pilots, troops, and support staff. [SWS]

Tion Hegemony - A group of backwater systems on the outer fringes of Imperial space. Due to the Tion's remoteness the Empire does not bother with direct control, and as a result it is a haven for smugglers, con-artists, and other petty and unsuccessful crooks. Common smuggling cargoes include chak-root and R'alla mineral water. Planets in the isolated Tion, which unsuccessfully struggles to keep up with the rest of galactic society, include Saheelindeel, Brigia, Rudrig, and Dellalt. [HSLL]

Togoria - Togoria, a world of grassy plains and rolling hills orbiting the blue-white star Thanos, is the homeworld of the feline Togorians. The Togorians have near-complete separation between the sexes, with the males and females only seeing each other a few days each year. The males spend the remainder of their time nomadically wandering the plains with domesticated flying lizards called mosgoths, used as riding mounts. Similar flying reptiles known as liphons are dangerous predators, but the Togorian's mosgoths help keep them at bay. The females spend their time in the cities, tending animals such as the bist and etelo and maintaining their society's solar technology. The government is headed by the Margrave of Togoria, a hereditary office always held by male descendants. The Margrave's closest female relative, living in the capital city of Caross, rules over the cities and the day-to-day activities of their females and young children. Togorian technology is still relatively low- tech, although the females have proven to be an attractive market for personal technology and Togoria's vast mineral resources have yet to be tapped. [GG4]

Tokmia - Based on instructions from Darth Vader, a group of Imperial probe droids was recalibrated to search for Rebels on Allyuen, Tokmia, and Hoth. [ESBR]

Toola - Toola is a glacier-covered, bitterly cold world orbiting the purple sun Kaelta. It is home to the primitive alien race called Whipids, who delight in hunting the indigenous caraboose, furry mastmots (also called motmots), seagoing arabores, and flying snow demons. Toola has only a brief growing season during the summer months when grasses appear to join the purple lichens on the plains. Whipids have only the most primitive technology and live in loose nomadic tribes led by the best hunter, called the Spearmaster. The only significant export from Toola is ice for water-scarce planets, and Whipids can be found in the galaxy acting as trackers and mercenaries. Luke Skywalker traveled to Toola to inspect the ruined home of a slain Jedi Master, who had been the curator of Jedi records on Coruscant. [COPL, GG4]

Toprawa - The rebels on Toprawa transmitted the Death Star plans to Princess Leia's ship, the Tantive IV, in the operation known as Skyhook. [SWR]

Trade Spine - Also known as the Corellian Trade Spine, the Spine is scattered throughout with Duros maintenance depots. Admiral Daala lay in wait for targets at a hyperspace node on the far end of the Spine, where ships bound for Anoat or Bespin would have to drop into realspace to recalibrate their navigation instruments. [TLC, DA]

Tralus - One of the five habitable planets in the Corellian system, Talus is a blue, white and green world the same size as its sister planet Talus, and both orbit a common center of gravity (where Centerpoint Station is located). Together they are referred to as the Double Worlds, and both are ruled by the elected Federation of the Double Worlds, or Fed-Dub. Beneath the surface of Tralus is a planetary repulsor, which was used in ancient times to move the planet into its current orbit from an unknown location. When a flare-up in Centerpoint Station (fourteen years after the Battle of Endor) caused many deaths, the survivors were relocated to Talus and Tralus. When word spread of the incident, two rebellions against Fed-Dub occurred on Tralus. A group of starfighters, possibly representing one of the Tralus rebellions, subsequently flew to Centerpoint and claimed the station for themselves, until chased off by a Bakuran task force. [AAC, AAS, SAC]

Trammis III - Trammis III is famous as the home of the gigantic reptiloids sometimes called dinosaurs. The inhabitants of the planet speak Trammic, which is related to the Old High Trammic spoken by the Toka of the Rafa system. [LCMH]

Trebela - A major Rebel network was exposed in Trebela's capital city by Imperial Governor Kraxith. Surprisingly, most of the Rebel groups discovered had been working independently and were not aware of the others' activities. [SWS]

Triton - When Han Solo's tauntaun froze to death in a Hoth blizzard, he commented that it was "deader than a Triton moon." [ESBN]

Trogan - Trogan, in the system of the same name, features the Whistler's Whirlpool tapcafe on the coast of its most densely- populated continent. At the center of the Whirlpool is the Drinking Cup, a natural rock bowl which violently fills with seawater six times a day due to Trogan's strong tides. The Whirlpool was a disappointing failure as a tourist attraction and has since been abandoned. Talon Karrde arranged a smugglers' meeting at the Whirlpool, which was attacked by bribed soldiers from the nearby Imperial garrison. [DFR, TLC]

Tund - Located in the remote Tund system, this hidden world was home to the mysterious and ancient Sorcerers of Tund. Many are not sure if "Tund" refers to a single system or to a cluster of stars. No one is sure what species the sorcerers themselves were, since they were known to cover themselves in heavy grey robes. Years ago Rokur Gepta, a snail-like Croke, infiltrated the Sorcerers of Tund and learned their secrets. He then murdered his teachers and transformed the planet Tund from an attractive world of prairies, forests, and jungles to a blasted, sterile wasteland. The deadly radiation was held back in some places by force fields, so Gepta could land his ship on Tund safely. [LCMH, LCFW, LCSC]

Tynna - The homeworld of the otter-like Tynnans. Most Tynnans have a layer of fat beneath their skin to protect them from the cold waters of their planet. Odumin, the Corporate Sector Authority territorial manager (also known as Spray the skip- tracer), was a native of Tynna. [HSR]

Tyrius system - The Tyrius system contains the planet Rodia, which is the homeworld of the alien species known as Rodians. [GG4]