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Garqi
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| Garqi | |
|---|---|
| Astrographical | |
| Region | |
| Sector | |
| System | |
| Suns | |
| Moons |
1[2] |
| Grid coordinates |
K-5[1] |
| Rotation period |
29 standard hours[2] |
| Orbital period |
388 standard days[2] |
| Physical | |
| Class |
Terrestrial[2] |
| Diameter |
12,300 km[2] |
| Atmosphere |
Breathable[2] |
| Climate |
Temperate[2] |
| Gravity |
Standard[2] |
| Primary terrain | |
| Points of interest | |
| Native fauna | |
| Societal | |
| Immigrated species | |
| Primary language(s) | |
| Government |
Imperial governorship or democracy[2] |
| Population |
800,000 (92% Humans, 8% other)[2] |
| Major cities |
Pesktda (capital) |
| Major imports | |
| Major exports |
Foodstuffs[2] |
| Affiliation | |
- "And you'd better remember that there are nasty creatures lurking in the purple botanical paradise that's supposed to be Garqi."
- ―Jaina Solo, to her brother Jacen
Garqi was an agriworld and the sector capital of Tadrin subsector, in the Outer Rim Territories. Natural elements in Garqi's crust gave the native plant life a purple coloration. From space, the planet appeared a beautiful, hypnotic violet color. It was the source of the beans used to make caf.
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History
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During the Outer Rim Sieges in the Clone Wars, the Confederacy of Independent Systems invaded Garqi. In response, the Galactic Republic sent an army under the Jedi General Traavis. A squad of Clone commandos, Aiwha Squad, was responsible for the Republic victory on Garqi. Their exploits included recovering victims of war from the planet's numerous villages, notably the young child, Evan, who they escorted to the Republic encampment on the planet. Although the incoming deactivation of all Separatist droid forces would ultimately mean victory for the Grand Army of the Republic, General Traavis would be lost during the conflict when Aiwha Squad murdered him due to the execution of Order 66.
Prior to the Battle of Endor, the Galactic Empire established a military garrison on the planet. Despite the destruction of the second Death Star, the Empire still held on to Garqi, keeping its inhabitants in check through the Garqi Eagle Squadron. However, the population continued to resist the Empire, with much of the movement originating from the Garqi Agricultural University, located near the planetary capital of Pesktda.
After Corran Horn left the Corellian Security Force, he came to Garqi on the run from the Empire. The University students knew him through his droid, Whistler. Working undercover as an aide to Imperial Prefect Mosh Barris, Corran helped many political prisoners escape from Garqi. Two of the prisoners were Dynba Tesc and the Duros trader Lai Nootka. After the Empire was driven from Garqi, the planet joined the New Republic.
During the Yuuzhan Vong War, Garqi was conquered by the Yuuzhan Vong. The New Republic was forced to abandon the population, who went underground, resisting the alien invaders. It was later discovered that the Yuuzhan Vong were using the planet as a breeding ground for their Chazrach slaves. A Jedi-led force scouted the planet in a battle in 25 ABY. Although the New Republic received limited communication with the remaining resistance fighters for a time, they suddenly ceased, leaving many to wonder the fate of its people.[source?]
Appearances
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- Star Wars: The Old Republic (Mentioned only)
- The Starfighter Trap (Mentioned only)
- Omega Squad: Targets (Mentioned only)
"Orders" - Clone Wars Adventures: Volume 4
- Descent (Mentioned only)
"Missed Chance"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 7 (First appearance)
- X-wing: The Krytos Trap (Mentioned only)
- X-wing: Isard's Revenge (Mentioned only)
Nightsaber on Wizards.com (original article link, backup links 1 2 on Archive.org) (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Union
- Dark Tide I: Onslaught (Mentioned only)
- Dark Tide II: Ruin
- Edge of Victory II: Rebirth (Mentioned only)
- Dark Journey (Mentioned only)
- Force Heretic III: Reunion (Mentioned only)
- The Unifying Force (Mentioned only)
Sources
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- Star Wars Encyclopedia
"Who's Who in the New Jedi Order"—Star Wars Insider 57
- The New Jedi Order Sourcebook
- Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds
"Order 66: Destroy All Jedi"—Star Wars Insider 87
"Underworld: A Galaxy of Scum and Villainy"—Star Wars Insider 89
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Essential Atlas