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'''Corellia''' was the capital [[planet]] of the [[Corellian Sector]], which included Corellia, [[Selonia]], [[Drall]], [[Tralus]], and [[Talus]].
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'''Corellia''' was the capital [[planet]] of the [[Corellian Sector]], which included Corellia, [[Selonia]], [[Drall (planet)|Drall]], [[Tralus]], and [[Talus]]. It was also the birthplace of smuggler and New Republic General [[Han Solo]] and Rogue Squadron pilot and New Republic hero [[Wedge Antilles]].
Collectively, the planets of the system were known as the [[Five Brothers]]. As the largest planet and the closest to [[Corell]], Corellia was often called the "Eldest Brother" or the "Eldest." Historians believe the [[Celestial]]s assembled the system artificially, the worlds brought from other parts of the galaxy, for unknown reasons. Some believe that these Celestials populated Corellia with [[Human]]s from [[Coruscant]].
Collectively, the planets of the system were known as the [[Five Brothers]]. As the largest planet and the closest to [[Corell]], Corellia was often called the "Eldest Brother" or the "Eldest." Historians believe the [[Celestial]]s assembled the system artificially, the worlds brought from other parts of the galaxy, for unknown reasons. Some believe that these Celestials populated Corellia with [[Human]]s from [[Coruscant]].
==Geographic features==
==Geographic features==
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[[Image:Coronet_by_night.jpg|thumb|left|The capital city of [[Coronet (city)|Coronet]] by night.]]
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[[Image:Coronet_by_night.jpg|100px|thumb|left|The capital city of [[Coronet (city)|Coronet]] by night.]]
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Corellia's surface was extremely temperate, dominated by rolling hills, thick forests, lush farmland, golden beaches, and large seas. With most of its famed manufacturing centers lifted into orbit, the planet remained largely rural and undeveloped, with small villages and farming communities comprising the bulk of urban development. The largest cities were [[Coronet (city)|Coronet]]—the planetary capital, the touristy [[Kor Vella]], and the mountain hamlets of [[Daoba Guerfel]] and [[Bela Vistal]]. Immigrants from the neighboring planet of [[Selonia]] constructed an elaborate network of tunnels beneath the planet's surface. These [[Selonian Tunnels]] were used by people of all races as a kind of subterranean metropolis, though the deepest levels were traveled exclusively by Selonians. Space above Corellia was dominated by massive shipyards.
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Corellia's surface was extremely temperate, dominated by rolling hills, thick forests, lush farmland, golden beaches, and large seas. With most of its famed manufacturing centers lifted into orbit, the planet remained largely rural and undeveloped, with small villages and farming communities comprising the bulk of urban development. The largest cities were [[Coronet (city)|Coronet]]—the planetary capital, the tourist haven of [[Kor Vella]], the double-city [[Tyrena]], and the mountain hamlets of [[Doaba Guerfel]] and [[Bela Vistal]]. Immigrants from the neighboring planet of [[Selonia]] constructed an elaborate network of tunnels beneath the planet's surface. These [[Selonian Tunnels]] were used by people of all races as a kind of subterranean metropolis, though the deepest levels were traveled exclusively by Selonians. Space above Corellia was dominated by massive shipyards.
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[[Image:CorelliaLand.jpg|left|thumb|A rural community on Corellia.]]
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[[Image:CorelliaLand.jpg|left|thumb|300px|A rural community on Corellia.]]
Corellians were often considered intrepid and maverick by other Core peoples, spawning expressions warning against telling a Corellian the odds for success; for a Corellian, beating the odds is always a reward in itself. This sense of immortality was visible in the common Corellian tradition of cremating the dead and compressing their ash into synthetic [[diamond]]s with [[artificial gravity generator]]s. Corellians also dealt justice to those that committed the most heinous acts with a death penalty.
Corellians were often considered intrepid and maverick by other Core peoples, spawning expressions warning against telling a Corellian the odds for success; for a Corellian, beating the odds is always a reward in itself. This sense of immortality was visible in the common Corellian tradition of cremating the dead and compressing their ash into synthetic [[diamond]]s with [[artificial gravity generator]]s. Corellians also dealt justice to those that committed the most heinous acts with a death penalty.
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==Military==
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Corellians were known for a strong military, creatingpowerfulandfastships. The [[Corellian Corvette]] and the [[Corellian Gunship]] were two examples, as well as the three Dreadnaughts that were constructed in [[40 ABY]]. These three ships were a dark blue and were egg-shaped. The ''Millennium Falcon'''s threat board gave each of these twice the firepower of a Imperial Star Destroyer and were designed for close combat. These dreadnaughts were constructed in the [[Kiris shipyards]], agroupofasteroidson the edge of the system. Two of the dreadnaughts were destroyed in an attempt to turn the [[Hapes Consortium]] against the [[Galactic Federation of Free Alliances|Galactic Alliance]].
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The Corellians are known for their prowess with ships. From building ships to flying them, Corellians are well known for their skills. Because piracy and smuggling are well-known occupations of a strong number of Corellians, thelocalnavyhasbeen specializing in techniques designed to combat economic loss due to their activities. Because of this need, the navy here is well-developed and modern. The [[Corellian Corvette]] and the [[Corellian Gunship]] were two examples, as well as the three Dreadnaughts that were constructed in [[40 ABY]]. These three ships were a dark blue and were egg-shaped. The ''Millennium Falcon'''s threat board gave each of these twice the firepower of a Imperial Star Destroyer and were designed for close combat. The dreadnaughts were constructed in the [[Kiris shipyards]], locatedinanasteroidfield at the edge of the system. Two of the dreadnaughts were destroyed in an attempt to turn the [[Hapes Consortium]] against the [[Galactic Federation of Free Alliances|Galactic Alliance]]. Of interest is the fact that Corellia's navy remained autonomous from the [[Imperial Navy]], throughout the time of the [[Galactic Empire]], maintaining its own indepedence and individual naval traditions until it was dissolved following the original Centerpoint crisis. From this point until partway through the [[Yuuzhan Vong War]], Corellia lacked any autonomous military forces, relying solely on the sector fleet provided by the [[New Republic]].
==History==
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Corellians spent the next 200 years reverse-engineering the [[hyperdrive]] without the [[Force]] tools of the Rakata. A midstep, [[hyperspace cannon]]s, connected Corellia with other [[Core Worlds]] such as [[Coruscant]] and [[Duro]]. The reinvention of the hyperdrive in circa [[25,000 BBY]] let these and other worlds become the [[Core Founder]]s of the [[Galactic Republic]].
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Corellians spent the next 200 years reverse-engineering the [[hyperdrive]] without the [[Force]] tools of the Rakata. A midstep, [[hyperspace cannon]]s, connected Corellia with other [[Core Worlds]] such as [[Coruscant]] and [[Duro]]. The reinvention of the hyperdrive in circa [[25,000 BBY]] let the afore-mentioned and other worlds become the [[Core Founder]]s of the [[Galactic Republic]].
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While rumors of the [[Jedi Order]]'s dawn on Corellia were false, the [[Corellian Jedi]] did have a distinct set of traditions that set them apart from other Jedi, including green robes and [[Jedi Credit]]s.
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While rumors of the [[Jedi Order]]'s dawn on Corellia were false, the [[Corellian Jedi]] did keep a distinct set of traditions that set them apart from other Jedi, including green robes and [[Jedi Credit]]s.
[[Corellian Engineering Corporation]] was founded early on, perhaps before the dawn of the Republic. [[Corellia Star Drive]] splintered off CEC in c. [[5,000 BBY]], but was bought out by CEC in c. [[3,000 BBY]]. CEC was one of the larger shipbuilding firms in the [[galaxy]], and its [[shipyard]]s were one of the most extensive in the galaxy. Examples of Corellian ships included the [[CR90 Corellian Corvette]], the [[YT-1300]] freighter, and the [[DP-20 Corellian Gunship]].
[[Corellian Engineering Corporation]] was founded early on, perhaps before the dawn of the Republic. [[Corellia Star Drive]] splintered off CEC in c. [[5,000 BBY]], but was bought out by CEC in c. [[3,000 BBY]]. CEC was one of the larger shipbuilding firms in the [[galaxy]], and its [[shipyard]]s were one of the most extensive in the galaxy. Examples of Corellian ships included the [[CR90 Corellian Corvette]], the [[YT-1300]] freighter, and the [[DP-20 Corellian Gunship]].
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Almost [[10,000 BBY]], a spartan sect established a monastery on Kor Vella. During a boom in CEC's popularity, miners discovered ore deposits near the mesa, transforming the Kor Vella community into a luxurious center of tourism and wealth.
Almost [[10,000 BBY]], a spartan sect established a monastery on Kor Vella. During a boom in CEC's popularity, miners discovered ore deposits near the mesa, transforming the Kor Vella community into a luxurious center of tourism and wealth.
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In [[500 BBY]], Corellia allied with [[Selonia]] and [[Drall]] in a failed attempt to conquer the [[Federation of the Double Worlds]]. [[470 BBY|30 years later]], Corellia attempted to secede from the Republic; although progressing far enough to close its sector's borders and withdraw from the Senate using [[Contemplanys Hermi]], the plan ultimately failed and the system continued as a begrudging Republic member-state.
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In [[500 BBY]], Corellia allied with [[Selonia]] and [[Drall (planet)|Drall]] in a failed attempt to conquer the [[Federation of the Double Worlds]]. [[470 BBY|30 years later]], Corellia attempted to secede from the Republic; although progressing far enough to close its sector's borders and withdraw from the Senate using [[Contemplanys Hermi]], the plan ultimately failed and the system continued as a begrudging Republic member-state.
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[[400 BBY]], the elitist [[Nomad's Retreat]] in the [[Nomad Mountains]] expanded its membership to become a public resort. Over the next few centuries, a village grew around the retreat, known as [[Daoba Guerfel]], and eventually merged with the Retreat, becoming a resort town.
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[[400 BBY]], the elitist [[Nomad's Retreat]] in the [[Nomad Mountains]] expanded its membership to become a public resort. Over the next few centuries, a village grew around the retreat, known as [[Doaba Guerfel]], and eventually merged with the Retreat, becoming a resort town.
In [[380 BBY]], a Corellian [[Jedi]] named [[Kieran Halcyon]] defeated the [[Afarathu]] pirates, a sect of [[Selonian]] terrorists, whom were trying to kill all Humans on Corellia. The Afarathu were not gone forever, and would plague Corellia during the Galactic Civil War.
In [[380 BBY]], a Corellian [[Jedi]] named [[Kieran Halcyon]] defeated the [[Afarathu]] pirates, a sect of [[Selonian]] terrorists, whom were trying to kill all Humans on Corellia. The Afarathu were not gone forever, and would plague Corellia during the Galactic Civil War.
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In [[312 BBY]], King Berethron e Solo established a democratic government, replacing his own absolute monarchy. Corellia was home to several multi-stellar corporate conglomerates, including [[Gowix Computers]] (founded in [[219 BBY]]), the [[Corellian Mining Corporation]], and of course CEC. Many of these competed directly with the [[Trade Federation]] and [[InterGalactic Banking Clan]] for galactic influence. Over time these companies became very powerful and in [[150 BBY]] overthrew the historic parliamentary constitutional monarchy founded by the Royal [[House of Solo]] in favor of a government more amenable to unrestricted commerce. This new business-supported regime was called the [[Diktat]].
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In [[312 BBY]], [[King]][[Berethron e Solo]] established a democratic government, replacing his own absolute monarchy. Corellia was home to several multi-stellar corporate conglomerates, including [[Gowix Computers]] (founded in [[219 BBY]]), the [[Corellian Mining Corporation]], and of course CEC. Many of these competed directly with the [[Trade Federation]] and [[InterGalactic Banking Clan]] for galactic influence. Over time these companies became very powerful and in [[150 BBY]] overthrew the historic parliamentary constitutional monarchy founded by the Royal [[House of Solo]] in favor of a government more amenable to unrestricted commerce. This new business-supported regime was called the [[Diktat]].
In [[33 BBY]], Corellia was represented directly in the [[Galactic Senate]] by [[Com Fordox]], whom the next year helped elect [[Palpatine]] [[Supreme Chancellor]]. In [[27 BBY]], [[Jedi Master]] [[Oppo Rancisis]] personally defended Corellia during the crisis with [[Ashaar Khorda]].
In [[33 BBY]], Corellia was represented directly in the [[Galactic Senate]] by [[Com Fordox]], whom the next year helped elect [[Palpatine]] [[Supreme Chancellor]]. In [[27 BBY]], [[Jedi Master]] [[Oppo Rancisis]] personally defended Corellia during the crisis with [[Ashaar Khorda]].
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In [[27 BBY]], the planet's name was pronounced '''K'rell''' by [[Mitth'raw'nuruodo]], but it is unknown if this is the actual name of the planet in [[Cheunh]] or if this was on account of Mitth'raw'nuruodo's unfamiliarity with [[Galactic Basic Standard|Basic]], or indeed if he even knew of the existence of Corellia prior to his first contact with Humans.
In [[27 BBY]], the planet's name was pronounced '''K'rell''' by [[Mitth'raw'nuruodo]], but it is unknown if this is the actual name of the planet in [[Cheunh]] or if this was on account of Mitth'raw'nuruodo's unfamiliarity with [[Galactic Basic Standard|Basic]], or indeed if he even knew of the existence of Corellia prior to his first contact with Humans.
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In [[22 BBY]], in the months leading up to the [[Clone Wars]], Corellian [[Senator]] [[Garm Bel Iblis]] and [[Diktat]] [[Shyla Merricope]] withdrew Corellian Sector from the galacticrepublic in protest of the [[Military Creation Act]]. Bel Iblis invoked ''[[Contemplanys Hermi]]'', an obscure clause in the [[Galactic Constitution]] that allowed for "meditative solitude." 23 Corellian Jedi returned to the [[Jedi Temple]] on Coruscant, including [[Jedi Master]] [[Nejaa Halcyon]]. This attempt to insulate the system failed and Corellia, like the rest of the galaxy, was soon embroiled in the turmoil of the [[Clone Wars]]. Though the planet was spared an invasion or aggressive military action, presumably the intense fighting on nearby [[Duro]] weakened its already troubled economy. The Corellian Sector was heavily fortified, but the CIS fleet bypassed it through the [[Deep Core]] to attack Coruscant [[19 BBY]].
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In [[22 BBY]], in the months leading up to the [[Clone Wars]], Corellian [[Senator]] [[Garm Bel Iblis]] and [[Diktat]] [[Shyla Merricope]] withdrew Corellian Sector from the GalacticRepublic in protest of the [[Military Creation Act]]. Bel Iblis invoked ''[[Contemplanys Hermi]]'', an obscure clause in the [[Galactic Constitution]] that allowed for "meditative solitude." 23 Corellian Jedi returned to the [[Jedi Temple]] on Coruscant, including [[Jedi Master]] [[Nejaa Halcyon]]. This attempt to insulate the system failed and Corellia, like the rest of the galaxy, was soon embroiled in the turmoil of the [[Clone Wars]]. Though the planet was spared an invasion or aggressive military action, presumably the intense fighting on nearby [[Duro]] weakened its already troubled economy. The Corellian Sector was heavily fortified, but the CIS fleet bypassed it through the [[Deep Core]] to attack Coruscant [[19 BBY]].
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In [[40 ABY]], following the political unrest sparked by a disastrous Jedi [[Mission to Adumar|mission]] to uncover an illegal missile factory on [[Adumar]], Corellia joined several other worlds in resisting the Galactic Alliance. In response the Galactic Alliance launched a [[Battle of Tralus (Second Corellian Insurrection)|preemptive strike]] on and above the planet [[Tralus]] in the Corellian system in an attempt to bring the rogue worlds to heel.
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In [[40 ABY]], following the political unrest sparked by a disastrous Jedi [[Mission to Adumar|mission]] to uncover an illegal missile factory on [[Adumar]], Corellia joined several other worlds in resisting the Galactic Alliance. In response the Galactic Alliance launched a [[Battle of Tralus (Second Corellian Insurrection)|preemptive strike]] on and above the planet [[Tralus]] in the Corellian system in an attempt to bring the rogue worlds to heel.<refname="Betrayal">''Betrayal''</ref>
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Unfortunately, this only widened the divide between the Galactic Alliance and the rebellious worlds. Even worse, the furious Corellians launched a counterstrike, thus worsening the confrontation even further and turning it into a [[Second Corellian Insurrection|full scale war]]. Corellia would be joined by [[Commenor]], [[Bespin]], [[Cassin]], elements from the [[Corporate Sector]], [[Adumar]], and [[Fondor]].
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Unfortunately, this only widened the divide between the Galactic Alliance and the rebellious worlds. Even worse, the furious Corellians launched a counterstrike, thus worsening the confrontation even further and turning it into a [[Second Corellian Insurrection|full scale war]]. Corellia would be joined by [[Commenor]], [[Bespin]], [[Cassin]], elements from the [[Corporate Sector]], [[Adumar]], and [[Fondor]].<ref name="Betrayal" />
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During the insurrection, the government of the Corellian system was led by a [[Prime Minister]], and each of the five worlds had a [[Head of State]]. The systems' military was led by a [[Minister of War]] and answered to the Prime Minister. At the start of the uprising, [[Aidel Saxan]] was Prime Minister and [[Thrackan Sal-Solo]] was the Head of State of Corellia. In the midst of chaos the Galactic Alliance made its first strike at Corellia, starting a full scale war. While all of this was going on Thrackan Sal-Solo was assassinated by his cousin [[Han Solo]] with the help of [[Boba Fett]] and [[Mirta Gev]].
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During the insurrection, the government of the Corellian system was led by a [[Prime Minister]], and each of the five worlds had a [[Head of State]]. The systems' military was led by a [[Minister of War]] and answered to the Prime Minister. At the start of the uprising, [[Aidel Saxan]] was Prime Minister and [[Thrackan Sal-Solo]] was the Head of State of Corellia. In the midst of chaos the Galactic Alliance made its first strike at Corellia, starting a full scale war.<ref name="Betrayal" /> While all of this was going on Thrackan Sal-Solo was assassinated by his cousin [[Han Solo]] with the help of [[Boba Fett]] and [[Mirta Gev]].<ref name="Bloodlines">''Bloodlines''</ref>
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During the war, the Corellian leadership planned on drawing the [[Hapes Consortium]] into the war on their side by assassinating its [[Queen Mother]], [[Tenel Ka]], and her child, [[Allana]]. The result of their plan failed as the Queen Mother and her daughter survived and most of the Hapans allied with the Corellian Alliance were captured or killed during the [[Battle of Hapes (Second Corellian Insurrection)|Battle of Hapes]].
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During the war, the Corellian leadership planned on drawing the [[Hapes Consortium]] into the war on their side by assassinating its [[Queen Mother]], [[Tenel Ka]], and her child, [[Allana]]. The result of their plan failed as the Queen Mother and her daughter survived and most of the Hapans allied with the Corellian Alliance were captured or killed during the [[Battle of Hapes (Second Corellian Insurrection)|Battle of Hapes]].<ref name="Tempest">''Tempest''</ref>
==Behind the scenes==
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*''[[Star Wars Galaxies]]'' indicates [[Agrilat]] was a swamp on Corellia itself, but ''[[Star Wars: Rebellion (game)|Star Wars: Rebellion]]'' indicates it is a separate planet in the [[Corellian Sector]].
*''[[Star Wars Galaxies]]'' indicates [[Agrilat]] was a swamp on Corellia itself, but ''[[Star Wars: Rebellion (game)|Star Wars: Rebellion]]'' indicates it is a separate planet in the [[Corellian Sector]].
*In the [[Wikipedia:Polish language|Polish language]] Corellia is named '''Korelia'''.
*In the [[Wikipedia:Polish language|Polish language]] Corellia is named '''Korelia'''.
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*It is implied in ''[[The Courtship of Princess Leia]]'' that Han Solo is the last member of the Corellian royal family, and the heir to the Corellian throne.
*''[[X-wing Rogue Squadron 25: The Making of Baron Fel]]''
*''[[X-wing Rogue Squadron 25: The Making of Baron Fel]]''
*''[[The Paradise Snare]]''
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*''[[Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader]]''
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Collectively, the planets of the system were known as the Five Brothers. As the largest planet and the closest to Corell, Corellia was often called the "Eldest Brother" or the "Eldest." Historians believe the Celestials assembled the system artificially, the worlds brought from other parts of the galaxy, for unknown reasons. Some believe that these Celestials populated Corellia with Humans from Coruscant.
Corellia's surface was extremely temperate, dominated by rolling hills, thick forests, lush farmland, golden beaches, and large seas. With most of its famed manufacturing centers lifted into orbit, the planet remained largely rural and undeveloped, with small villages and farming communities comprising the bulk of urban development. The largest cities were Coronet—the planetary capital, the tourist haven of Kor Vella, the double-city Tyrena, and the mountain hamlets of Doaba Guerfel and Bela Vistal. Immigrants from the neighboring planet of Selonia constructed an elaborate network of tunnels beneath the planet's surface. These Selonian Tunnels were used by people of all races as a kind of subterranean metropolis, though the deepest levels were traveled exclusively by Selonians. Space above Corellia was dominated by massive shipyards.
Corellians were often considered intrepid and maverick by other Core peoples, spawning expressions warning against telling a Corellian the odds for success; for a Corellian, beating the odds is always a reward in itself. This sense of immortality was visible in the common Corellian tradition of cremating the dead and compressing their ash into synthetic diamonds with artificial gravity generators. Corellians also dealt justice to those that committed the most heinous acts with a death penalty.
Corellians were a sentimental breed, and when separated from their homeworld became sentimental at the sight of Corellian treats like the sweet ryshcate pastry or a bottle of the woody potable Whyrren's Reserve.
There was a Corellian sect known as the Ensterites whom forbade marriage with anyone from outside the Corellian system. Marrying someone from outside the Corellian system would result in being shunned by one's fellow Ensterites. It was a Corellian custom for husbands-to-be to have large bachelor parties with their friends.
Family is held in high respect on Corellia. It is considered most dishonorable to involve innocent family members in a quarrel held with one family member.
Corellia was originally a monarchy, but was ruled by a democratic government after Berethron e Solo established constitutional rule in 312 BBY.
Military
The Corellians are known for their prowess with ships. From building ships to flying them, Corellians are well known for their skills. Because piracy and smuggling are well-known occupations of a strong number of Corellians, the local navy has been specializing in techniques designed to combat economic loss due to their activities. Because of this need, the navy here is well-developed and modern. The Corellian Corvette and the Corellian Gunship were two examples, as well as the three Dreadnaughts that were constructed in 40 ABY. These three ships were a dark blue and were egg-shaped. The Millennium Falcon's threat board gave each of these twice the firepower of a Imperial Star Destroyer and were designed for close combat. The dreadnaughts were constructed in the Kiris shipyards, located in an asteroid field at the edge of the system. Two of the dreadnaughts were destroyed in an attempt to turn the Hapes Consortium against the Galactic Alliance. Of interest is the fact that Corellia's navy remained autonomous from the Imperial Navy, throughout the time of the Galactic Empire, maintaining its own indepedence and individual naval traditions until it was dissolved following the original Centerpoint crisis. From this point until partway through the Yuuzhan Vong War, Corellia lacked any autonomous military forces, relying solely on the sector fleet provided by the New Republic.
History
Infinite Empire
Corellia was a slave world of the Infinite Empire. In circa 30,000 BBY, Corellian slaves helped build the Star Forge. When the Rakata fell victim to a plague, the Corellians freed themselves in a revolt that occurred around 25,200 BBY. Corellian explorers early in their history scaled the Kor Vella mesa.
While rumors of the Jedi Order's dawn on Corellia were false, the Corellian Jedi did keep a distinct set of traditions that set them apart from other Jedi, including green robes and Jedi Credits.
Almost 10,000 BBY, a spartan sect established a monastery on Kor Vella. During a boom in CEC's popularity, miners discovered ore deposits near the mesa, transforming the Kor Vella community into a luxurious center of tourism and wealth.
In 500 BBY, Corellia allied with Selonia and Drall in a failed attempt to conquer the Federation of the Double Worlds. 30 years later, Corellia attempted to secede from the Republic; although progressing far enough to close its sector's borders and withdraw from the Senate using Contemplanys Hermi, the plan ultimately failed and the system continued as a begrudging Republic member-state.
400 BBY, the elitist Nomad's Retreat in the Nomad Mountains expanded its membership to become a public resort. Over the next few centuries, a village grew around the retreat, known as Doaba Guerfel, and eventually merged with the Retreat, becoming a resort town.
In 380 BBY, a Corellian Jedi named Kieran Halcyon defeated the Afarathu pirates, a sect of Selonian terrorists, whom were trying to kill all Humans on Corellia. The Afarathu were not gone forever, and would plague Corellia during the Galactic Civil War.
In 312 BBY, KingBerethron e Solo established a democratic government, replacing his own absolute monarchy. Corellia was home to several multi-stellar corporate conglomerates, including Gowix Computers (founded in 219 BBY), the Corellian Mining Corporation, and of course CEC. Many of these competed directly with the Trade Federation and InterGalactic Banking Clan for galactic influence. Over time these companies became very powerful and in 150 BBY overthrew the historic parliamentary constitutional monarchy founded by the Royal House of Solo in favor of a government more amenable to unrestricted commerce. This new business-supported regime was called the Diktat.
In 27 BBY, the planet's name was pronounced K'rell by Mitth'raw'nuruodo, but it is unknown if this is the actual name of the planet in Cheunh or if this was on account of Mitth'raw'nuruodo's unfamiliarity with Basic, or indeed if he even knew of the existence of Corellia prior to his first contact with Humans.
In 22 BBY, in the months leading up to the Clone Wars, Corellian SenatorGarm Bel Iblis and DiktatShyla Merricope withdrew Corellian Sector from the Galactic Republic in protest of the Military Creation Act. Bel Iblis invoked Contemplanys Hermi, an obscure clause in the Galactic Constitution that allowed for "meditative solitude." 23 Corellian Jedi returned to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, including Jedi MasterNejaa Halcyon. This attempt to insulate the system failed and Corellia, like the rest of the galaxy, was soon embroiled in the turmoil of the Clone Wars. Though the planet was spared an invasion or aggressive military action, presumably the intense fighting on nearby Duro weakened its already troubled economy. The Corellian Sector was heavily fortified, but the CIS fleet bypassed it through the Deep Core to attack Coruscant 19 BBY.
Galactic Empire
"The Emperor's Corellian government got scared. Not just scared of the Rebellion, but scared of everyone. They decided the safest thing to do was not to trust anyone at all."
With the declaration of the New Order, Diktat Dupas Thomree made a deal with Palpatine: Thomree could govern Corellian Sector as he wished (mostly free of Imperial mandates) as long as he paid taxes, war material, and homage to the Emperor. Immediately after the start of the New Order, Corellia was wracked by anti-Imperial protests.
The Republic's planetary Governor of Corellia, Fliry Vorru, became the Imperial Moff of Corellian Sector. The Moff was a lenient ruler, turning a blind eye to crime, being more interested in greater power, and was considered a rival of Palpatine. In 7 BBY, Vorru was sent to Kessel after being framed by Prince Xizor. This allowed Xizor to set up his Black Sun lieutenant Zekka Thyne as criminal kingpin on Corellia.
Public peace was maintained by the Corellian Security Force, a fiercely proud organization whose members enjoyed an almost familial sense of loyalty and camaraderie. Officers of CorSec usually followed their parents or siblings into the organization, donning the grey and khaki uniforms as part of a longstanding tradition. Rostek Horn, his adopted son Hal Horn and his son Corran Horn are a perfect example of the multi-generational CorSec legacy.
As Corellians were drafted into military service for the Empire, so as to deal with the growing Rebellion, the overall security of the sector decreased. Pirates took advantage of the opportunity that presented itself and grew more brazen, launching many raids upon starships that used nearby trade routes.
In 2 BBY, Diktat Dupas Thomree died. He was replaced by Daclif Gallamby whom was little more than a puppet of the Imperial Governor. At this time, Thrackan Sal-Solo went underground and began plotting secession.
In 3 ABY, Zekka Thyne was captured on Corellia by Colonel Maximilian Veers and Grand AdmiralThrawn. During this action, Thrawn placed a tracking device on a freighter that led the Empire to the Rebellion at Derra IV.
In 4 ABY, a week after the Battle of Endor, Alliance pilots from Rogue Squadron, as well as Ten Numb and Han Solo, were ambushed by Imperial forces on Corellia. After the Battle of Endor, the Diktat hid in the Outlier systems with other Imperial functionaries to govern the system in relative safety. A large amount of Imperials streamed into the planet following the death of Palpatine, giving new power to pro-Imperial factions on the world. A large Imperial fleet soon garrisoned the world, including forces from Ord Mirit.
Later that year, Imperial Admiral Roek of the Aggressor replaced Admiral Jaeffis in guarding the Corellian shipyards and the Imperial garrison from Ord Mirit was relocated to Coruscant. The Rogues returned to Corellia to rescued Fyric Fel and Wynssa Starflare from kidnappers.
In 5 ABY, the Imperial Intelligence liaison officer with CorSec, Kirtan Loor, ordered CorSec to attack "Rebels" of the New Republic. Many CorSec officers would not cooperate, believing CorSec answered only to the Diktat and not to the Empire, and was for fighting criminals rather than "Rebels."
One such officer was targeted by Kirtan Loor for assassination: Corran Horn, whom fled the planet. He was soon followed by fellow officers Gil Bastra and Iella Wessiri, as well as Iella's husband Diric Wessiri, whom faked their own deaths. In the light of all this lack of cooperation, the Diktat dissolved CorSec and replaced it with the pro-Imperial Public Safety Service.
In 6 ABY, Corellian Sector Grand Admiral Danetta Pitta became protector of Corellian Sector by bribing the Diktat. Josef Grunger challenged him for control of the Sector. The two killed each other in the Battle of Tralus.
Due to the many Corellian expatriates at large within New Republic-held territory, the planet was represented in absentia by Doman Beruss on the New Republic Provisional Council, although Corellia itself withheld from becoming a full member of the New Republic government for years. As an unhappy consequence, many Corellian expatriates loyal to the New Republic were forbidden from returning to their homeworld by the Diktat. As a result, the Corellian Sanctuary was built on Coruscant.
Corellia had a number of mag-lev train systems as a means of transportation for citizens and cargo.
However, the New Republic government was almost ousted when Thrackan Sal-Solo usurped power during the Corellian Crisis in 18 ABY, murdering Micamberlecto and declaring himself Diktat. He was defeated and Marcha of Drall was made Governor-General.
Sal-Solo tried again to restore Corellian independence and actually managed to get elected Governor-General after his attempt to control Centerpoint Station during the Battle of Fondor, which ended in disaster for a New Republic/Hapan task force at Fondor in 25 ABY. This resulted in Marcha's resignation.
The Jedi MasterEelysa maintained an eye on Sal-Solo's Centerpoint Party and escaped Corellia with the Solos in 26 ABY after being injured, only to return upon her recovery. A year later, Eelysa was killed by a voxyn on Corellia, although Corran Horn and his wife Mirax Terrik managed to escape another voxyn.
In 28 ABY, a year after the Fall of Coruscant, Sal-Solo traveled to Yuuzhan'tar, in an effort to gain their help in expelling the New Republic, but was instead forced to lead the Peace Brigade, and was impeached as Governor-General and kicked out of the Centerpoint Party. Corellia remained a loyal member of the New Republic, and later the Galactic Alliance.
Galactic Alliance
"To all appearances, Corellia is about to experience a—a pasting, I believe the term is."
In 40 ABY, following the political unrest sparked by a disastrous Jedi mission to uncover an illegal missile factory on Adumar, Corellia joined several other worlds in resisting the Galactic Alliance. In response the Galactic Alliance launched a preemptive strike on and above the planet Tralus in the Corellian system in an attempt to bring the rogue worlds to heel.[1]
Unfortunately, this only widened the divide between the Galactic Alliance and the rebellious worlds. Even worse, the furious Corellians launched a counterstrike, thus worsening the confrontation even further and turning it into a full scale war. Corellia would be joined by Commenor, Bespin, Cassin, elements from the Corporate Sector, Adumar, and Fondor.[1]
During the insurrection, the government of the Corellian system was led by a Prime Minister, and each of the five worlds had a Head of State. The systems' military was led by a Minister of War and answered to the Prime Minister. At the start of the uprising, Aidel Saxan was Prime Minister and Thrackan Sal-Solo was the Head of State of Corellia. In the midst of chaos the Galactic Alliance made its first strike at Corellia, starting a full scale war.[1] While all of this was going on Thrackan Sal-Solo was assassinated by his cousin Han Solo with the help of Boba Fett and Mirta Gev.[2]
During the war, the Corellian leadership planned on drawing the Hapes Consortium into the war on their side by assassinating its Queen Mother, Tenel Ka, and her child, Allana. The result of their plan failed as the Queen Mother and her daughter survived and most of the Hapans allied with the Corellian Alliance were captured or killed during the Battle of Hapes.[3]
Corellia in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
