Alderaan
[Star Wars Galaxies RPG] - Planetary Information: Alderaan
| Alderaan | |
|---|---|
| Grid Location: | M-10 |
| Terrain: | Forests, plains |
| Diameter: | 12,500 km |
| Length of Day: | 24 standard hours |
| Length of Year: | 364 local days |
| Population: | 2 billion |
| Sentient Species: | Humans |
| Species Mix: | Humans (95%), Other (5%) |
| Language: | Basic |
| Government: | Democracy |
| Major Exports: | Wine, art, luxury goods |
| Major Imports: | Manufactured goods, electronics |
| System/Star: | Alderaan/Alderaan |
Planets in the Alderaan System
| Planet | Type | Moons |
|---|---|---|
| Raisan | Seering rock | 0 |
| Alderaan | Terrestrial | 1 |
| Delya | Terrestrial | 1 |
| Avinaad | Barren rock | 0 |
| Avishan | Frigid rock | 0 |
Description
The peaceful, idyllic world of Alderaan was destroyed in an instant by the planet-shattering laser of the Death Star, the greatest atrocity of the Galactic Civil War that offered no defense. The demonstration was meant to cow the Empire's restive worlds and keep them in line, but the Death Star was destroyed just days later, and Alderaan became a rallying cry for individuals, systems, and species now determined to resist the New Order.
Human colonists came to Alderaan before the founding of the Republic and discovered a verdant world abandoned by an insect species, the Killiks. A founding member of the Republic, Alderaan became a symbol of human culture at its best, with cities built to coexist with nature, and renowned universities. People across the galaxy enjoyed Alderaanian cuisine, spiced wines, and exhibitions of Alderaan art, dance, theatre, music, and poetry. Their useful Alderaanian animal species—thrantas, grazers, and nerfs—also spread throughout the galaxy.
Alderaan fully adopted pacifism after the horrors of the Clone Wars, ridding itself of all major weaponry. Cynics noted that this seeming idealistic move made it easier for the planet and its respected leader, Bail Organa, to actively oppose the New Order in the Senate—all in the name of serving the true traditions of the Republic, of course. Alderaan finally crossed the line between opposition and treason when its senator, Bail's adopted daughter Leia Organa, was caught receiving secret transmissions from Rebels above the planet Toprawa, but was tortured and her homeworld destroyed by the Death Star before her eyes.
The Death Star's superlaser left behind an asteroid field called the Graveyard, orbited by the remains of Alderaan's moon. Many Alderaanian aliens now use the Graveyard to pay their respects to the homeworld they lost. A few ships undetected by the Empire, a ritual known as Returning. The planet's sister world, Delya, survived the destruction and is the system's sole inhabited world. Delya is an agricultural planet with light industry and no particular claim on galactic importance.
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Planets
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Species
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Systems
Orbiting bodies
- Raisa[3]
- The Graveyard asteroid field (formerly Alderaan)[3]
* 1 moon: Moon of Alderaan[4]
- Delaya[3]
- Avirandel[3]
* 1 moon[3]
- Avishan[3]
History
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