Feriae Junction
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| Feriae Junction | |
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| Astrographical | |
| Region | |
| Sector | |
| System | |
| Suns | |
| Orbital position |
2nd[1] |
| Moons |
0[1] |
| Rotation period |
21 standard hours[1] |
| Orbital period |
292 standard days[1] |
| Physical | |
| Class |
Terrestrial[1] |
| Diameter |
8,400 km[1] |
| Atmosphere |
Breathable[1] |
| Climate |
Temperate[1] |
| Gravity |
Standard[1] |
| Primary terrain | |
| Points of interest | |
| Societal | |
| Immigrated species | |
| Official language | |
| Government |
Local councils[1] |
| Population |
1.5 million (62% Humans, 21% Duros, 10% Twi'lek, 7% other)[1] |
| Major cities |
Junction City (capital)[1] |
| Major imports |
Consumer goods[1] |
| Major exports |
None[1] |
| Affiliation | |
Feriae Junction (often simply called "Junction"), not to be confused with Junction 5, was a tradeworld at the nexus of the Hydian Way, the Thesme Trace, and the Gordian Reach.
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[edit] History
A Hutt-controlled company was located on the world and maintained an account for transferring money from the shipping magnat Brevis Taug to the Zygerrian Thanda clan.
During a boom in demand for Corusca gems from Yavin 4, Junction flourished briefly before the tourist industry sputtered out. It was the running point for Rebel Alliance members fleeing the Battle of Yavin.
C-3PO saved Luke Skywalker from being killed by Beilert Valance on this planet.
[edit] Behind the scenes
The universe of Frank Herbert's Dune also has a planet named "Junction". This albeit esoteric similarity is one of many between these two fictional universes.
Feriae means "fairs" in Latin, and in Spanish feria means fair. This could be the reason for calling like that a tradeworld planet.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars 27: Return of the Hunter (First appearance)
- Star Wars 33: Saber Clash
[edit] Sources
Zygerrian Takedown on Wizards.com (article)
- The Hunt Within: Valance's Tale, Part 4 on Wizards.com (article) (First identified as Feriae Junction)
- The New Essential Guide to Droids
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Essential Atlas
