The Dune Sea was a vast, sandy desert that stretched across the surface of Tatooine. In the Tatooine navigation system, it was located in the planet's first quadrant.

Contents 1 History 2 Behind the scenes 3 Appearances 3.1 Non-canon appearances 4 Sources 5 Notes and references 5.1 In other languages

HistoryEdit

This large area was once the bed of an inland sea. Extreme temperatures and lack of water made the area inhospitable to most lifeforms. A Human could dehydrate after about thirty minutes from overexposure.^[2] The Dune Sea was home to the sarlacc that lived in the Great Pit of Carkoon.^[1]

During the time of the Infinite Empire, a Rakatan star temple was built in a cave in the Eastern Dune Sea. Revan and his companions found the map being guarded by a krayt dragon and used its information to discover Lehon.

Jabba's Palace was located just beyond the southwestern border of this desert.^[3][4] During his time on Tatooine, Obi-Wan Kenobi lived in a hut in the Jundland Wastes that was also located near the southwestern edge of the Sea.^[5]

Following the escape of R2-D2 and C-3PO from their clutches, the Galactic Empire conducted a search of the entire planet. During their search in the Dune Sea, they discovered a small cell of Alliance to Restore the Republic soldiers and wiped them out, as well as a Tusken Raider camp nearby.

In 22 ABY, Tahiri Veila and Anakin Solo survived its harshest deserts, a krayt dragon and a sarlacc and exercised their growing Force powers.

Behind the scenesEdit

The real world location for the Dune Sea is the Grand Dune in Tunisia and Yuma Desert in California.

It is also believed to be inspired by Frank Herbert's planet Arrakis from the Dune series.

AppearancesEdit

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Darth Bane: Rule of Two (Memory) Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter (Mentioned only) Episode I Adventures 5: The Ghostling Children (Mentioned only) Episode I: Anakin Skywalker (Mentioned only) Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace novel Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace game (Mentioned only) Star Wars: Battlefront Star Wars: Republic: Outlander (Appears in flashback(s)) Star Wars: Republic: Emissaries to Malastare (Mentioned only) Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones comic Boba Fett: Hunted MedStar II: Jedi Healer (Mentioned only) Boba Fett: A New Threat Star Wars: The Clone Wars film Star Wars: The Clone Wars novel  Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided The Clone Wars: Decide Your Destiny: The Way of the Jedi (Mentioned only) The Clone Wars: Decide Your Destiny: Crisis on Coruscant Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Dooku Captured" (Appears in flashback(s)) Sandbound on Tatooine When the Desert Wind Turns: The Stormtrooper's Tale Star Wars Journal: The Fight for Justice (Mentioned only) Hammertong: The Tale of the "Tonnika Sisters" Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope novel (First appearance) Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope junior novel Star Wars 1 (Mentioned only) Droid Trouble Swap Meet: The Jawa's Tale The Sand Tender: The Hammerhead's Tale (Mentioned only) A Boy and His Monster: The Rancor Keeper's Tale Rebel Force: Renegade Star Wars Missions 5: The Hunt for Han Solo A Bitter Winter "Nerf Herder"—Star Wars Tales 7 Star Wars: Force Commander Star Wars 31: Return to Tatooine Star Wars 32: The Jawa Express The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi (Mentioned only) Shadows of the Empire novel Star Wars: Demolition And the Band Played On: The Band's Tale Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi junior novel Taster's Choice: The Tale of Jabba's Chef (Mentioned only) A Free Quarren in the Palace: Tessek's Tale Star Wars: Return of the Jedi 2: The Emperor Commands The Ordeal of Boba Fett Slave Ship (Mentioned only) Zorba the Hutt's Revenge (Mentioned only) Queen of the Empire Tatooine Ghost Darksaber Junior Jedi Knights: Promises Invincible (Mentioned only) Star Wars: Legacy 39: Tatooine, Part 3

Non-canon appearancesEdit

• LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
• Old Wounds (Mentioned only)
• Best Birthday Ever (Mentioned only)
• LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
• The Return of Tag & Bink: Special Edition

SourcesEdit

• Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, First Edition
• A Guide to the Star Wars Universe
• Star Wars: The Power of the Force (1995)
• Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Premiere Limited
• Galaxy Guide 7: Mos Eisley
• The Illustrated Star Wars Universe
• Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive
• C-3PO: Tales of the Golden Droid
• Secrets of Tatooine
• Hero's Guide
• Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided Quick Reference Guide
• Star Wars: Complete Locations
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Praji on Hyperspace (article) (content now obsolete; backup links 1 2 on Archive.org)
• Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 26
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Incredible Vehicles
•  Ben Kenobi's hut in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
•  Jabba the Hutt in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
•  Jabba the Hutt's Palace in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
•  Jawa in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
•  Jundland Wastes in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
•  Krayt Dragon in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
•  Mos Espa in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
•  Mos Espa Grand Arena in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
•  Sail barge in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
•  Sarlacc in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
•  Tatooine in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
•  Twilight in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)

Notes and referencesEdit