Vortex
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| Vortex | |
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| Astrographical | |
| Region | |
| Sector | |
| System | |
| Grid coordinates |
K-7[1] |
| Rotation period |
18 standard hours[2] |
| Orbital period |
421 local days[2] |
| Physical | |
| Class |
Terrestrial[2] |
| Atmosphere |
Type I (breathable)[2] |
| Climate |
Temperate[2] |
| Gravity |
Light[2] |
| Primary terrain | |
| Surface water |
50%[2] |
| Points of interest | |
| Societal | |
| Native species | |
| Official language | |
| Government |
Tribal[2] |
| Population |
6.5 billion[2] |
| Major imports | |
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Vortex was a Mid Rim planet in the Glythe Sector. The planet was the home world of the Vors, a race with wings, but no emotion.
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[edit] Overview
Vortex was known for its violent weather, particularly sharp winds, which was caused by an abnormal tilt in the planet's axis. During the winter months, vast polar ice caps formed almost instantaneously by the freezing gases in the planet's atmosphere. The sudden change in air pressure made huge currents, which swept across the entire planet.
[edit] History
Vortex joined the Galactic Republic in 189 BBY. It was ruled by Krini-shen, the Chief Council.
The center of the Vor's society was the Cathedral of Winds, a building that resonated with tones as the planet's strong winds struck it. Admiral Ackbar crashed his modified B-wing into the Cathedral, due to sabotage by double-agent Terpfen. The Vors, apparently unconcerned despite the tragic loss of life, rebuilt the cathedral in a new design.
The planet was represented in the New Republic Senate by Fyg Boras.
The Yuuzhan Vong conquered Vortex shortly before the Fall of Coruscant. Near the end of the war, the Ryn Network operated a cell on the world.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars: Rebellion
- Dark Apprentice (First appearance)
- Champions of the Force
- Dark Tide II: Ruin
- Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial
- Star by Star (Mentioned only)
- Destiny's Way (Mentioned only)
- The Unifying Force (Mentioned only)
- Millennium Falcon (novel) (Mentioned only)
[edit] Sources
- Star Wars: Rebellion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
- The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons
- The Jedi Academy Sourcebook
- Ultimate Alien Anthology
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 96 (German Edition - VOR1-2, Vortex)
- The Essential Atlas
