Nubia/Legends

Nubia was located on the outer edge of the Core Worlds. It was headquarters of Nubian Star Drives, Inc., developers of parts for starships, including the hyperdrive for the Naboo cruisers. It also was headquarters for Industrial Automaton, TradeCo, Inc., and the massive PharmCorp. Nubia may have been the ronto homeworld.

Nubia was a small, temperate world. Shallow oceans seperated its two landmasses. The terrain consisted of rolling fields bisected by massive mountain ranges. The fields were very dry, but giant underground aquifers provided water of irrigation.

The inhabitants of the planet used the terrain efficiently. Temperate fields had been turned into immense agricultural farms that took advantage of the planet's warm temperatures for and long growing season. The mountains were filled with small mining towns. The mountains were full of ore deposits, including lots of bronzium that had attracted numerous businesses. Dry areas had been utilized for urban sprawl.

History
Humans first settled Nubia after discovering large subterranean aquifers below the planet. They installed massive pumps as an efficient way to bring water to the surface. This soon encouraged colonists to settle. In just a few decades, Nubia became an agricultural powerhouse. An organized democracy was soon established to rule the planet. Few cared to admit the government was corrupt, with puppet officials appointed through rigged elections. The true leader was the head of PharmCorp, a Hutt by the name of Prall. Over time, many planets coveted Nubia's resources, but they had to contest with the shadow democracy that ruled the world.

When the Galactic Empire rose to power, it coveted Nubia's massive grain production to fuel their war efforts. The Empire also feared that Nubia Star Drives Inc. might be utilized by the Rebel Alliance to manufacture ships. So the Empire placed an Imperial-class Star Destroyer in orbit over the planet and instituted martial law on the surface. Within hours, stormtroopers patrolled the streets and an Imperial governor assumed authority.

When the Empire was defeated, the New Republic returned Nubia to its original government and gave the planet a council seat on the Senate. However, the New Republic tried to remove all Imperials in the system, making some believe the New Republic was worse than the Empire.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (mentioned in dialogue)