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|---|---|
| Kessel IV | |
| Astrographical Information | |
| Region | Outer Rim Territories |
| Sector | Kessel Sector |
| System | Kessel System |
| Moons | 3 |
| Physical Information | |
| Class | Terrestrial |
| Primary Terrain | Barren spice mines in the north Lush sanctuaries in the south |
| Points of Interest | Kessel IV Castle Spice Mines of Kessel IV Spice Mine K76 |
| Societal Information | |
| Immigrated Species | Human Twi'lek Wookiee |
| Government | Monarchy |
| Major Imports | Slaves |
| Major Exports | Coaxium Kesselstone Kessoline Spice |
| Affiliation | House Yaruba Pyke Syndicate First Galactic Empire |
Kessel IV was a planet within the Akkadese Maelstrom that hosted spice mines. While Kessel's northern hemisphere was devoted to mining, the planet's southern hemisphere was home to lush sanctuaries. During the Imperial Period, the First Galactic Empire and Pyke Syndicate ran several mining operations that employed slave labor. These slave mining operations were targeted by various underworld and rebel factions.
Description[]
As part of the Kessel System, Kessel IV was located within the Akkadese Maelstrom in the Kessel Sector of the Outer Rim Territories. Much of the planet's northern hemisphere was devoted to mining spice. While much of Kessel's surface was devoted to mining said minerals, Kessel's southern hemisphere was home to lush sanctuaries.
History[]
Clone Wars[]
During the Clone Wars, Kessel was ruled by King Yaruba of the Yaruba Family of Kessel. At one point near the end of the war in 19 BBY, Yaruba's majordomo, Kinash Lock, while acting on behalf of the king, negotiated a deal with Rafa Martez to transport spice to Marg Krim of the Pyke Syndicate on Oba Diah.
Imperial Period[]
After the Clone Wars was over, the First Galactic Empire began to operate a mining operation, employing numerous slaves, including Wookiees, to harvest spice. Meanwhile, the Yaruba Family of Kessel lived in lush sanctuaries in the planet's southern hemisphere, turning a blind eye to the brutal working conditions in the mines of the northern hemisphere.
In 5 BBY, the Spectres rescued a whole group of Wookiee prisoners from Spice Mine K76. During the mission, the former Jedi Padawan Kanan Jarrus identified himself as a Jedi by igniting his lightsaber, bringing himself to the attention of Grand Inquisitor Laddinare Torbin.
Appearances[]
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Deal No Deal"- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Dangerous Debt" (In flashback(s))
- Rebel Journal by Ezra Bridger
- Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion (First appearance)
- The Rebellion Begins
- Droids in Distress
- Ezra's Wookiee Rescue
- Servants of the Empire: Rebel in the Ranks (Mentioned only)
—Star Wars Rebels Magazine Return of the Slavers (Mentioned only)- The Mandalorian – "Chapter 12: The Siege" (Mentioned only)
- The Book of Boba Fett – "Chapter 2: The Tribes of Tatooine" (Mentioned only) (In flashback(s))
Sources[]
- Star Wars Rebels: The Visual Guide
- Ultimate Sticker Collection: Star Wars Rebels
- Star Wars Rebels: Fight the Empire