Iskalon

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Iskalon was a planet in the Outer Rim Territories.

Contents 1 History 2 Behind the scenes 3 Appearances 4 Sources

[edit] History

It was inhabited by members of 17 aquatic races relocated from their original homeworlds in 5,000 BBY, collectively united as "Iskalonians." In the days of the Galactic Republic, before the Clone Wars, Iskalon was often raided for water-breathing slaves, some of whom were deported to work on Lamaredd in 532 BBY.

The Iskalonians built a city called Pavillion for interaction with non-water breathers, but the city was destroyed in 3 ABY by the Iskalon effect, a huge tidal wave created by an Imperial attack meant to kill Luke Skywalker. The attack also destroyed a small Quarren colony. After the disaster, the Iskalonians largely withdrew from galactic affairs. Regardless, Luke helped the planet later on, when he and local hero Kiro destroyed the Nagai presence on Iskalon. However, the Iskalonians refused to join the New Republic.

The chiaki sea creatures also hailed from Iskalon.

[edit] Behind the scenes

Iskalon and the other planet in its system, Gamandar, are references to the Japanese science fiction anime series Space Battleship Yamato, known as Star Blazers in the western market. The two planets Iscandar and Gamilon, which were the twin planets that featured prominently in the first season of Space Cruiser Yamato/Star Blazers are the obvious source for the two similar sounding planets appearing in Marvel Star Wars. Iscandar, like its namesake, was also mostly covered with oceans. As a further reference to the Japanese series, the Rebels were led to Iskalon and Gamandar by the Rebel pilot, Yom Argo. This name referenced how the main ship in the Japanese series, Yamato was re-christened the Argo for American audiences.

[edit] Appearances

• Star Wars 74: The Iskalon Effect
• Star Wars 75: Tidal
• Star Wars 77: Chanteuse of the Stars (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars 82: Diplomacy
• Star Wars 102: School Spirit

[edit] Sources

• The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology (As Iskallon)
• The Essential Guide to Alien Species
• The New Essential Chronology
•  "University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Marvel Series" - Star Wars Gamer 1
•  "Bartyn's Landing|Bartyn's Landing (article)|Bartyn's Landing" - Star Wars Gamer 7
• The Essential Atlas
• The Forgotten War: The Nagai and the Tofs on Hyperspace (article)
•  Lumiya in the Databank