Tammuz-an/Legends
Tammuz-an was a double-ringed planet. The planet's inhabitants, called Tammuz-an, were tall blue- or purple-skinned humanoids governed by a monarchy. The planet was the homeworld of Mon Julpa.
History
For decades prior to the creation of the Galactic Empire, Tammuz-an lay within the area of the galaxy known as Hutt Space. The Hutts' territory waned in the aftermath of the Clone Wars, leading Tammuz-an to fall outside their borders.[1] In the early years of the Empire, a vizier by the name of Ko Zatec-Cha wiped the memory of Prince Mon Julpa and cast him away, usurping the throne. Eventually Mon Julpa, the true prince, returned to his homeworld and reclaimed the throne as rightful ruler of Tammuz-an.[5]
Mon Julpa's next act as ruler of Tammuz-an was to put an end to the fighting between the two factions on his world. The kingdom Julpa ruled over was inhabited by the purple-skinned humanoids, while blue-skinned humanoids inhabited Lord Malameu Toda's Outer Territories.[4] The two races put aside their differences to vanquish Gir Kybo Ren-Cha, a pirate from the nearby world of Tarnoonga who had long preyed on Tammuz-an.[3] After this brief alliance, the two factions were able to band together to create a unified Tammuz-an.[6]
Tammuz-an military
Mon Julpa and Lord Toda maintained troops within their domains, including guards armed with staff-like energy weapons.[6] For protection along the airways, the Tammuz-an employed Imperial repulsorcraft like the Side Gunner and the Sniper vehicle. Ubrikkian Floater-935s and airhooks were used for individual transport.[5] The Tammuz-an maintained a small navy which supported its shipping fleet and protected Tammuz-an space.[7] Among the vessels used were zeppelin-shaped capital ships and R-22 Spearhead fighters.[3]
Behind the scenes
The name "Tammuz" is the Hebrew form of the name of a Sumerian god (and associated month), "Dumuzid." There was a month in the Babylonian calendar named after this god. Tammuz was originally the son of Nimrod, the king who built the Tower of Babel, but later was deemed a god by his mother as he was born over nine months after Nimrod's death.
Tammuz is also the 10th month of the Jewish calendar.
Appearances
Star Wars: Droids—"The Lost Prince" (First mentioned)- Star Wars: Droids—"The New King" (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Droids—"The Pirates of Tarnoonga"
- Star Wars: Droids—"The Revenge of Kybo Ren"
- Star Wars: Droids—"Coby and the Starhunters"
"Crimson Bounty" – Star Wars Adventure Journal 14 (Mentioned only)- Shield of Lies (Mentioned only)
Sources
Star Wars: Droids (Pack: Kez-Iban) (backup link)- A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
- The Essential Guide to Characters
- Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised
- Secrets of the Sisar Run
- The Essential Guide to Droids ("IG Assassin Droid")
- C-3PO: Tales of the Golden Droid
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Essential Atlas
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Star Wars: The Essential Atlas Online Companion on StarWars.com (article) (backup link not verified!)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Star Wars: Droids—"The Pirates of Tarnoonga"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7
Tammuz-an in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Star Wars: Droids—"The New King"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Star Wars: Droids—"The Revenge of Kybo Ren"
- ↑ The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia