Belsavis/Legends
Belsavis, also known as Plawal,[5] was a planet in the Ninth Quadrant, a region of the Bozhnee sector. Ice-covered, its average temperature was in the -50s. It was located on the edge of the Senex sector, at one end of the Belsavis Run.
History
Old Republic era
A community by the name of Plett's Well was settled in 88 BBY by Jedi Master Plett, and came to be called simply Plawal. The main Republic colonization of the planet occurred in 20 BBY, with many plants and animals being imported from Ithor.
Imperial era
Later, in 19 BBY, Plett hid a number of Jedi younglings in Plett's Well from the Great Jedi Purge, but the Galactic Empire sent the Eye of Palpatine to bombard Plawal. Fortunately, Jedi Knights Callista Ming and Geith Eris sabotaged the Eye, but Plett and the Jedi younglings were forced to flee the planet regardless. Some of the younglings, such as Roganda Ismaren, were captured by the Inquisitorius. Around 6 BBY, the Imperial Governor stationed a few tariff police on the world to deal with increased smuggler activity. Around 0 BBY, Brathflen Corporation and other fruit-companies established domes around the world. At the time of the Battle of Hoth, Mara Jade visited the world to investigate the rumors of the Jedi fugitives.[4]
New Republic era
The planet allied with, but did not join, the New Republic, maintaining independence. Later in 12 ABY, Roganda Ismaren later attempted a coup against the New Republic on Belsavis, attempting to make her son Irek Ismaren the new Emperor with financial backing from treacherous nobles from the neighboring Juvex sector and Senex sector, along with using Irek's Force abilities to control the Eye. Roganda was foiled by Luke Skywalker, Callista, and Leia Organa Solo.[4]
Flora
- Starblossoms
- Lipanan
- Sweetberries
- Aphor trees
- Orchids
- Hanging moss
- Spider plants
- Shalamans
- Ferns
- Wookiee-beards
Fauna
- Mooklas
- Salamanders
- Phosphor bugs
- Frogs
- Pittins
- Pellatas
- Manolliums—(brought from Ithor)
- Watch-critters
- Kretch insects
Appearances
- Children of the Jedi (First appearance)
- Specter of the Past (Mentioned only)
Sources
- The Essential Guide to Characters
- The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons
- Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Essential Guide to Droids ("R-10 Household Droid")
- The Essential Guide to Droids ("5T Tree Feeder")