- "Why of all worlds is he on Vallt? You realize Vallt has gone over to the Separatists?"
"I do. But Vallt was a Republic member world when Dr. Erso agreed to oversee Zerpen's onworld facility. A deal was cut with Vallt's former leadership that allowed for mining and construction in return for a very generous aid package." - ―Mas Amedda and Orson Krennic
Vallt was a planet located in the Outer Rim Territories that was the homeworld of the Valltii and Taqwa species, and also the birthplace of Jyn Erso. Vallt was a cold world, with half the planet covered in glacial ice. The climate was often snowy and windy and quite inhospitable to off-worlders.[1]
Galen Erso and his team were working on Vallt for Zerpen Industries when the Vallt government was overthrown in a coup by those sympathetic to the Separatist movement. This led to Erso quickly being thrown into Tambolor prison on charges of espionage. The planet thus shifted from being a Republic–aligned planet to a Separatist one during this period.[1]
History[]
- "I can only wonder what Count Dooku offered Vallt's new leadership. Perhaps he promised to tug this world a bit closer to your star."
"Trade, respect, fair representation in the Confederacy. All that we weren't receiving as a member of the Republic." - ―Galen Erso and Chieftain Gruppe, after Phara's coup
The Outer Rim snow planet Vallt had been a member world of the Galactic Republic for years before the Clone Wars. Whilst it was a member, it did not receive much trade or respect from the government, and also lacked fair representation in the Republic. For around a decade, Vallt's representatives brought this to the attention to the Republic, but this did not change their status. During his time as Chair of the Senate, Mas Amedda served on a committee with Vallt representatives, but did not grant them the support they wished.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
Vallt first appeared in James Luceno's 2016 novel Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel.[1] It was first pictured in Rogue One Adaptation 4,[4] released on July 5, 2017.[5]
Appearances[]
- Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel (First appearance, simultaneous with audiobook)
- Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel audiobook
- Star Wars: Rogue One: Secret Mission
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Graphic Novel Adaptation (Mentioned only)
- Rogue One Adaptation 4 (In flashback(s)) (First pictured)
Sources[]
- Star Wars: Rogue One: Rebel Dossier
- Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Expanded
- Star Wars: Geektionary: The Galaxy from A - Z
- Star Wars: Timelines
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel
- ↑ Star Wars Galaxy Map
- ↑ Star Wars: Rogue One: Rebel Dossier
- ↑ Rogue One Adaptation 4
- ↑ Star Wars: Rogue One Adaptation (2017) #4 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)