Aurodium

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Aurodium was an element that, when mined, purified, and formed into ingots, was used as currency in the Outer Rim Territories and other lawless territories where Republic credits were useless, much like nova crystals. Aurodium lacked a specific color, instead sparkling. Aurodium ingots yielded a high load when converted into credits, as was usually the case. Darth Sidious' lightsaber was partially constructed with aurodium.

In 29 BBY, ten large ingots of aurodium were worth three billion credits; however, although the ingots were considered large, all of them were combined small enough to keep inside a pouch that was easily concealed on a person.

[edit] Behind the scenes

Aurodium is obviously intended to be the Star Wars version of gold. The first two letters of aurodium are "Au", which is a common prefix for gold-related words and the periodic symbol for gold. However, "gold" has been mentioned in other Star Wars sources.

[edit] Appearances

• Cloak of Deception (First appearance)
• Rogue Planet
• Jedi Quest: The Way of the Apprentice
• Republic Commando: True Colors
• Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader (Mentioned only)
• The Last of the Jedi: A Tangled Web (Mentioned only)
• Destiny's Way (Mentioned only)
• Inferno

[edit] Sources

• The New Essential Chronology
• Underworld: A Galaxy of Scum and Villainy
• Underworld Appendix: Swoops, Spice, and Wretched Rogues