Tatooine (577)Full unit name: Tatooine
Last updated: 21.09.2024 15:39:30
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Navigation (19)
Basic info
First appearance: A New Hope
A New Hope
(MOVIE)
Orbited by: Ghomrassen
Ghomrassen
Planet
, Guermessa
Guermessa
Planet
Birthplace of: Ody Mandrell
Ody Mandrell
(Er'Kit)
Character
Minor Characters
, Nebit
Nebit
(Jawa)
Character
Minor Characters
, Jek Nkik
Jek Nkik
(Jawa)
Character
Minor Characters
, Ukchet
Ukchet
(Jawa)
Character
Minor Characters
, Yeelhoy
Yeelhoy
(Jawa)
Character
Minor Characters
, Biggs Darklighter
Biggs Darklighter
(Human)
Character
Supporting Characters
, Het Nkik
Het Nkik
(Jawa)
Character
Minor Characters
, Beru Lars
Beru Lars
(Human)
Character
Minor Characters
, Vastil
Vastil
(Human)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
, Junter Galt
Junter Galt
(Human)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
Homeworld of: Tusken
Tusken
Sentient Species
, Jawa
Jawa
Sentient Species
, Dewback
Dewback
Creature
Non-sentient
, Eopie
Eopie
Creature
Non-sentient
, Gorg
Gorg
Creature
Non-sentient
, Womp Rat
Womp Rat
Creature
Non-sentient
, Krayt Dragon
Krayt Dragon
Creature
Non-sentient
, Massif
Massif
Creature
Non-sentient
, Rock Wart
Rock Wart
Creature
Non-sentient
, Wraid
Wraid
Creature
Non-sentient
, Scyk
Scyk
Creature
Non-sentient
, Rill
Rill
Creature
Non-sentient
, Kumumgah
Kumumgah
Sentient Species
, Sandtusker
Sandtusker
Creature
Non-sentient
, Sand Bat
Sand Bat
Creature
Non-sentient
Known Facts (43)
The Cold War (1) »
The Search Begins (Tatooine) (6) »
The Spy Dance (2) »
Galactic War (2) »
Seeking Sharad Hett (32BBY) (1) »
Departing Tatooine (32BBY) (2) »
Search for Shmi Skywalker (3) »
Anakin and Padme depart Tatooine (11) »
Droid Messengers (3) »
Escape from Mos Eisley (7) »
Arrival of Luke Skywalker (3) »
Attack on Firith Olan's Hideout (Tatooine) (2) »
Summary
Tatooine was a desert world and the first planet in the binary Tatoo star system. It was part of the Arkanis sector in the Outer Rim Territories. It was inhabited by poor locals who mostly farmed moisture for a living. Other activities included used equipment retailing and scrap dealing. The planet was on the 5709-DC Shipping Lane, a spur of the Triellus Trade Route, which itself connected to the Sisar Run. The planet was not far from the Corellian Run. The planet acquired a bad reputation, often being viewed as the cesspool of the galaxy due to the large number of criminals who could be found there. Tatooine is thought to have been one of the oldest planets in known space and was composed of a molten core with a rocky mantle and silicate rock crust. Other notable geological features included the Dune Sea, an enormous sodium-rich desert; Mushroom Mesa, a vast formation of giant standing stones; and the Jundland Wastes, a rocky region. Tatooine orbited two suns, Tatoo I and Tatoo II, and was covered in deserts and rock formations, so the days were extremely arid and bright, especially during double noon. In fact, it was so brightly lit by the suns that from space it could appear to be a star itself. This was the case for the people who discovered Tatooine as they first thought Tatooine was in fact a star until they approached and discovered that it was a desert planet. The planet circled the suns far enough to develop a stable, but very hot, climate. Due to the extreme conditions, only a relatively mild region of its northern hemisphere was habitable, and less than a percent of the planet was covered in surface water. The average humidity level was very low. One of the many extraordinary features unique to Tatooine was the mysterious mists, which rose regularly from the ground where desert sands met cliffs and mesas. Various theories of this moisture's origin were disputed by meteorologists and geologists, like water suspended in sandstone veins beneath the sand and complex chemical reactions which made it rise when the ground cooled, then fall underground again with the double sunrise. The inhabitants of Tatooine included many different species from many parts of the galaxy, as can be seen in the multiple bars and cantinas in the cities. Most creatures on the planet loved to gamble on nearly everything, especially podracing
Podracer
Ground Vehicle
Vehicles
, though the sport declined after the rise of the Empire. This may attest to the fact that the planet has long been controlled by the Hutts
Hutt
Sentient Species
. Human natives of the planet often had unusual sounding last names, such as Fardreamer, Sandskimmer, Darklighter, and Skywalker.

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See also
UH
Related organizations
Citizens' Militia
Jabba's Organization
Twin Suns
Related events
The Search Begins (Tatooine)
Down the Hole
Shock Treatment
Forge the Future
Militia's Training
Militia's Trial
The Water Pirates
Trail of Ruin
Malicious Persecution
The Geonosian Offensive
Breaking the Code
Quality Insurance
Burried Treasure
A Jawa's Concern
The Long Goodbye
Pre-emptive Strike
Desert Strike
Can't Live With 'Em
Goodwill
Search and Rescue
Reap the Whirlwind
The Spy Dance
The Whispering Dust
Supply Lines
Black Box
Dragon's Tail
Prison Labor
The Assassin's Fortress
Buried in Time
A Droid Defiant
Saving Sylvn
Seeking Sharad Hett (32BBY)
Qui-Gon Encounters Anakin (32BBY)
Boontha Eve Classic (32BBY)
Departing Tatooine (32BBY)
Search for Shmi Skywalker
Anakin and Padme depart Tatooine
Biggs Visiting Tosche Station
Attack on Tantive IV
The Hunt for the Droids
Droid Messengers
Runaway Droid
Escape from Mos Eisley
Trespass
Overcharged
Hostile Negotiations
Turf War
Trophy Hunting
Final Confrontation
Hunt for Skywalker (SOTE)
Rescue of Han Solo (Tatooine)
Arrival of R2-D2 and C-3PO
Jedi Rocks (ROTJ)
Arrival of Leia and Chewbacca
Arrival of Luke Skywalker
Battle at the Sarlacc's Pit
Attack on Firith Olan's Hideout (Tatooine)
Creatures that inhabited the planet
Sarlacc
Ancient Sand Worm
Dewback
Eopie
Gorg
Krayt Dragon
Lylek
Sand Demon
Manka Cat
Sunrunner, Shadowstalker, Duneclaw
Massif
Rill
Rock Wart
Sand Bat
Sandtusker
Scyk
Womp Rat
Wraid
Organizations that operated here
Galactic Solutions Industries
Galactic War
Complete list

Full unit name: Tatooine Last updated: 21.09.2024 15:39:30