Aargau
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| Aargau | |
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| Astrographical | |
| Region | |
| System | |
| Suns | |
| Orbital position |
3[1] |
| Moons |
1[1] |
| Grid coordinates |
L-10 |
| Rotation period |
24 standard hours[1] |
| Orbital period |
364 local days[1] |
| Physical | |
| Class |
Terrestrial[1] |
| Diameter |
12,928 km[1] |
| Atmosphere |
Breathable[1] |
| Climate |
Temperate[1] |
| Gravity |
Standard[1] |
| Primary terrain | |
| Points of interest | |
| Societal | |
| Immigrated species | |
| Official language | |
| Government |
Representative Council of Citizens[1] |
| Population |
4.8 billion (84% Human, 12% droids, 4% other)[1] |
| Major cities |
New Escrow (capital) |
| Major imports |
Financial assets[1] |
| Major exports | |
| Affiliation | |
- "The Bank and the depositors of Aargau welcome you in the name of the sacred balance!"
- ―Aargau security captain[src]
Aargau was a planet in the Zug system, between Coruscant and Vulpter, near the Corellian Run. It was the headquarters of the Bank of Aargau, which was part of the InterGalactic Banking Clan. Aargau was also the location of the headquarters of numerous other banks and the headquarters of Z-Gomot Ternbuell Guppat Corp., a Banking Clan manufacturer. The Aargau Charter allowed all citizens to carry a weapon for protection.
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[edit] History
During the Clone Wars, Aargau was officially neutral, but clone troopers were sent in to keep it secure nonetheless. It operated the Aargau Medical Observer Corps. The Banking Clan was based in a mammoth pyramid-shaped structure, which was subdivided into seven color-coded levels, one the highest and smallest, seven being the lowest and biggest.
- Levels 1-3: Banking and precious metals
- Level 4: Lodging
- Level 5: Supplies
- Level 6: Entertainment and Recreation
- Level 7: The Undercity; dangerous, unregulated free trade
The planet remained neutral during the Galactic Civil War. Darth Vader stole the Crown Jewels of Alderaan from the world's vaults. During the Imperial Mutiny, Aargau became a fortress world, and was garrisoned with hundreds of warships.
Sometime after 33 BBY, Valara Saar traveled to Aargau while on her journeys through the galaxy. During her short stay on the planet, she embarked on a mission in which her pet Duuvhal Zeev was killed.[2]
[edit] Behind the scenes
Aargau is a Swiss canton near the banking capital of Switzerland, Zurich. Zug, another canton, is the undisputed tax haven of Switzerland.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 11: Reunion, Part 1 (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 18: Nights of Anger, Part 3 (Mentioned only)
Corellia Closes Borders—HoloNet News Vol. 531 47 (Mentioned only)
- Senator Moe Killed in Blast—HoloNet News Vol. 531 50
- Moe's Bomb Identified—HoloNet News Vol. 531 51
- Senator Aak Officially Appointed—HoloNet News Vol. 531 53 (Mentioned only)
- Boba Fett: Maze of Deception
- Boba Fett: Hunted (Mentioned only)
- Hero of Cartao (Mentioned only)
- CIS Shadowfeed Dispatch 14:2:14 Edition
- Republic Commando: Triple Zero (Mentioned only)
- Republic Commando: True Colors (Mentioned only)
- Boba Fett: A New Threat (Mentioned only)
- Boba Fett: Pursuit (Mentioned only)
- Labyrinth of Evil (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars 48: The Third Law (First appearance)
- Star Wars 57: Hello, Bespin, Goodbye (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars 66: The Water Bandits (Mentioned only)
- Revelation (Mentioned only)
[edit] Sources
- Han Solo and the Corporate Sector Sourcebook
- Dark Empire Sourcebook
Aargau: For All Your Banking Needs on Wizards.com (article)
- Attack of the Clones: Incredible Cross-Sections (Mentioned only)
- Meet Valara Saar: Force Adept on Wizards.com (article) (Mentioned only)
- Meet Zeev, a Pet Duuvhal on Wizards.com (article) (Mentioned only)
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 29 (Mentioned only)
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Essential Atlas
