Chromium was an element used in metallic objects, and would provide a mirror shine to the surface. Originally useful in blocking radiation and certain forms of laser attacks, it was used to represent nobility on such planets as Naboo. Non-royal ships were forbidden from using chromium.^[1] The J-type 327 Nubian royal starship, J-type diplomatic barge, H-type Nubian yacht and J-type star skiff, all used by Padmé Amidala, were covered in chromium. Also, the royal N-1 starfighters, sometimes used to escort the aforementioned starships, wore partial chromium plating.

The Modirin Mining Concern was responsible for a large "chromium rush" on Aduba-3 which turned out to be a scam involving mine-seeding.

The floating city Ipsus, over Genarius, was coated with chromium to protect against radioactive ion storms. Ladarra was considered a failed chromium mine.^[2]

Behind the scenesEdit

The term "chromium rush" is obvious based on the real-world "gold rush." Its use helped established the background Aduba-3 as the planetary equivalent of a "ghost town," providing a "Western" setting that was appropriate for Han Solo, a gunslinging "cowboy"-like character. Its kinship to chrome and chromite is uncertain.

AppearancesEdit

•  "The Starfighter Trap"—Star Wars Gamer 1
• Star Wars: Starfighter
• Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace novel
• Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
• Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace junior novel
• Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
• Boba Fett: Maze of Deception
• Star Wars: Clone Wars
• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
• The Last of the Jedi: A Tangled Web
• The Last of the Jedi: Return of the Dark Side
• The Last of the Jedi: Master of Deception
• The Last of the Jedi: Reckoning
• Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu
• Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon
• Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka
• Star Wars 7: New Planets, New Perils! (First mentioned)
•  Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
• The Mandalorian Armor (Appears in flashback(s))

Non-canonical appearancesEdit

• LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game (Non-canonical appearance)
• LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Non-canonical appearance)

SourcesEdit

•  "The Starhoppers of Aduba-3"—Star Wars Gamer 4
• Episode I: The Visual Dictionary
• Living Force Campaign Guide
• Starships of the Galaxy, Saga Edition
• The Essential Atlas
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Incredible Vehicles
• Millennium Falcon Owner's Workshop Manual

ReferencesEdit

External linksEdit

• Chromium on Wikipedia