Sarka

Sarka

Astrographical
Region	Mid Rim^[1]
Sector	Sarka sector^[1]
System	Sarka system^[1]
Grid coordinates	Q-8^[1]
Rotation period	39 standard hours^[2]
Orbital period	462 local days^[2]
Physical
Class	Terrestrial^[2]
Atmosphere	Type I (breathable)^[2]
Climate	Hot^[2]
Gravity	1.3 standard^[2]
Primary terrain	Jungles^[2] Marshland^[2] Caves^[2]
Societal
Native species	Sarkans
Primary language(s)	Sarkese
Government	Ruler by tribal selection^[2]
Population	4 billion (9 ABY)^[2]
Major cities	Salyrini^[2]
Major imports	Luxury items^[2]
Major exports	Nova Rubies^[2]
Affiliation	Galactic Empire

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Sarka was a mid-sized planet in the Mid Rim with a myriad of assorted climates. It was the homeworld of the Sarkan species. Most of its inhabitants lived in its extensive cave network, creating entire cave-cities; the largest of these was Salyrini. The planet was rich with Sarkan Nova Rubies, which played a major role in galactic trade. Five major languages were spoken on the planet, including Sarkese.

Circa 9 ABY, its population was four billion.

Sarka later joined the New Republic, and was the site of a Republic supply center which was targeted by Grand Admiral Thrawn's campaign. Sarka was conquered by the Yuuzhan Vong during the Yuuzhan Vong War.