Ashmead's Lock

Ashmead's Lock was a prison ship originally constructed by the Predori, an enemy of the Galactic Republic. Originally hidden within a gravity well, it crashed on the forest planet Kashyyyk when the nearby well collapsed on itself. Years later, it modified by Golas Aram and used as a prison by the Galactic Empire.

History
Built and hidden by the Predori, Ashmead's Lock crashed on Kashyyyk after a cataclysm disrupted the gravity wells that protected it. During the Galactic Empire's reign years later, from the early days of the rebellion on throughout the Galactic Civil War, it was used as a prison after being updated and modified by Siniteen architect Golas Aram.

After being defeated in the pivotal Battle of Endor, and as Imperials scrambled for power after the death of Emperor Sheev Palpatine, a high-ranking Imperial from the planet Jakku named Gallius Rax hatched a plan in an attempt to topple the New Republic. He allowed Jas Emari, Norra and Temmin Wexley, Mister Bones, Han Solo, Jom Barell, and Sinjir Rath Velus to land on Kashyyyk and free the Rebel and Wookiee prisoners from stasis, shutting down the facility in the process. Many of the prisoners were taken to Chandrila, the capital of the New Republic. Rax caused the freed prisoners from Ashmead's Lock to mysteriously and seemingly involuntarily shoot key New Republic leaders on Liberation Day. The shooting resulted in Mon Mothma and Kyrsta Agate being seriously injured. Other leaders, such as Crix Madine, Hostis Ij, and others, were rumored to be dead.

Appearances

 * Aftermath: Life Debt