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Behind the Scenes - Origin of the NameEdit

On page 11 (chapter 2) of "Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon" the word "Corcuscating" is used to describe the effects of impacts on the shields of the Millennium Falcon. The word "Corcuscating" is a form of the word "Coruscant" as in to pulse or flash brightly. I suspect this description from 1983 may have been an influence on Timothy Zahn when he devised the name of the Galaxy's capitol. Does anyone have any additional info in light of this context? -- Frank V Bonura 17:47, July 3, 2011 (UTC)

• "Coruscant," "coruscate," and its derivative "coruscating" are both standard English words, so it would be hard to prove any direct connection between Smith's use of the term and Zahn's name for the capital planet. Indeed, I'd say it's probably more likely Zahn just used the word due to the standard English usage of "coruscant" rather than referencing any other EU. At any rate, the annotated Heir to the Empire comes out soon, so maybe he'll address the name choice for the planet there. ~Savage 19:34, July 3, 2011 (UTC)