Ansion/Legends

"Tradition seems to mean everything on this planet."

- Barriss Offee

Features and wildlife
Ansion was a planet in the Mid Rim near Vortex and Bilbringi with wide plains speckled with cities and villages. The planet was home to a number of dangerous creatures. The Ansionian plains were home to a spiky tumbleweed-like creature called the Chawix that impaled its prey as it rolled along. A species of insects called Kyren would often darken the skies. Another being of the planet was a crocodile-like creature that would capture prey that fell into its watery habitat by fitting together with others of its kind like a jigsaw puzzle. Though small stands of trees dotted the landscape, the world was often swept by high winds, as the number of trees was not plentiful enough to disrupt the airflow. Most species were either avians who rode the wind or sure-footed enough to remain on the ground. Volcanic vents were also common on the planet's surface.

Involvement in Galactic History


In 42 BBY, Ansion formed the Malarian Alliance and signed the Keitumite Mutual Military Treaty. The planet was represented in the Galactic Senate by Senator Mousul. Ansion became the site of a border dispute between the Unity of Community government and the nomadic Alwari, which was resolved by Jedi Masters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luminara Unduli and their respective Padawans Anakin Skywalker and Barriss Offee. The planet was important to the Republic, as other worlds could have been drawn away from the Republic's control if Ansion had seceded, due to treaties and alliances. The planet chose to remain loyal to the Republic during the Clone Wars.

Decades after not following Dooku and the Separatists into secession, Ansion was overrun by the Yuuzhan Vong as they made their way toward Coruscant.

Appearances

 * The Approaching Storm


 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * MedStar: Intermezzo
 * Labyrinth of Evil
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith novel
 * Exile