Yarith Bespin/Legends
Yarith Bespin was the name of a hotel in Cloud City on Bespin. It housed the Pair O'Dice Casino.
Characteristics
The hotel had a series of turbolifts running up and down its sides, expansive windows showing the surrounding cityscape and at least one dining hall.
History
It was the most high-class hotel in Cloud City, frequented by dignitaries and celebrities. It is possible that it was also the name of a person for whom the Bespin system was named for. Yarith Figg could also be the namesake.
The casino was the location of the Cloud City Sabacc Tournament final that was contested by Lando Calrissian and Han Solo, in which Solo won the Millennium Falcon from Lando.
In 3 ABY, having reached Bespin after the Battle of Hoth, Han Solo, Leia Organa, Chewbacca and C-3PO were given a luxurious apartment suite in this hotel by Lando Calrissian, while they waited for the Millennium Falcon to be repaired.
The Verpine Vaxan worked in the casino and when he failed to turn up to work one day, the casino's droid dealers became worried about him.[1]
Behind the scenes
In Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin, Second Edition, The Illustrated Star Wars Universe, The Queen of Air and Darkness, and Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Trilogy the name is spelled as The Yerith Bespin.
Appearances
"The Queen of Air and Darkness" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)- Rebel Dawn
- The Jewel of Yavin
- Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back (First appearance)
- "Thank the Maker" — Star Wars Tales 6
- Young Jedi Knights: Trouble on Cloud City
- Millennium Falcon (Mentioned only)
- Millennium Falcon audiobook (Mentioned only)
Sources
- Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin
- Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin, Second Edition
- The Illustrated Star Wars Universe
- The Essential Chronology
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 20 (BES5, Bespin - Cloud City)
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 102 (BES11-12, Bespin - Cloud City)
- Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Trilogy
- Star Wars: Complete Locations
- The New Essential Chronology
"Underworld: A Galaxy of Scum and Villainy" – Star Wars Insider 89- Scavenger's Guide to Droids
- Millennium Falcon Owner's Workshop Manual