Ryloth/Legends

Ryloth, also known as Twi'lek, was the home planet of the Twi'leks, near the Corellian Run and forming one endpoint of the Death Wind Corridor.

Geographic features
Because of the nature of Ryloth's orbit around its primary, one side of the planet always faced its star. This resulted in the temperature on the day side being very high, and the evening temperature being very cold. Stretching from pole to pole between these regions was the twilight realm - a thin habitable border between the two extremes. Here, the Twi'lek people lived in a series of caverns that were located in the habitable band of the planet. They lived in these caverns to avoid the extreme weather on Ryloth and the dangerous fire storms

Industry on Ryloth was basic. Twi'leks integrated windmills and turbines to power their homes and industries carved into the mountains. The cultivation of fungi and molds provided nourishment for the populace, as did the rearing of cow-like rycrits, which were a source of meat. The other major product of Ryloth was the mineral known as ryll, which was mined and distributed for various medicinal uses. Ryll's highly addictive nature also made it a favorite recreational substance among the low-lives and scoundrels of the galaxy, despite the extremely dangerous risks involved with its use.

History
The slave trade became an everyday part of life on Ryloth in 12,500 BBY. Ryll spice was later discovered in 4,800 BBY. The Neimoidians eventually locked up the distribution rights for ryll. Irresponsible distribution of the drug led to the Gank Massacres. In 2,700 BBY, the city Kala'din collapsed.

In 44 BBY, Tholme and Quinlan Vos stopped illegal animal smuggling on Ryloth. Later in 32 BBY, Asante Vos, Pol Secura, Bib Fortuna, and Chom Frey Kaa set up a glitteryll operation on Ryloth using energy spider eggs taken from Kessel by Vilmarh Grahrk as arranged by Darth Sidious. Quinlan Vos and Aayla Secura discovered this operation and stopped it, although Pol Secura and Asante Vos tried to hinder them by wiping their memories.

In 30 BBY, Kh'aris Fenn tried to usurp power from Lon Secura and the Ruling Council by having Tsyr and Bok kidnap Lon's son, Nat Secura. However, Nat was rescued by Quinlan Vos and Aayla Secura. Kh'aris Fenn escaped Ryloth too join Dooku, with the help of Vilmarh Grahrk. ] Ryloth was represented in the Galactic Senate by Orn Free Taa, Chom Frey Kaa, and Connus Trell. The planet was once known for its podraces. During the Clone Wars, the planet was the location of a droid reclamation facility, and seceded to join the Confederacy of Independent Systems

Under the human-centric Galactic Empire, many Twi'leks were enslaved. In 5 BBY, Wilhuff Tarkin established a refueling outpost on Ryloth and recruited native Tol Sivron to administer Maw Installation.

Following the destruction of Alderaan, the Panteer brothers purchased a moon of Ryloth and populated it with animals from Ryloth, Naboo, Dagobah, and other worlds. Later, Raal Panteer died of a venomous bite on the moon during a visit from Leia Organa.

In 3 ABY, Tyneir Renz, Padija Anjeri, Nikaede, and Drake Paulsen brought the crystal skull of Twi'lek Jedi New'arforrth to the Rebel base on Derora. Renz presented the skull to the Nercathi clan on Ryloth to persuade them to join the Alliance.

Following the Battle of Endor in 4 ABY, Ryloth became a member of the Alliance of Free Planets. However, after it was liberated from the Empire, Ryloth chose not to join the New Republic. After Rogue Squadron went to Ryloth 6 ABY to get ryll to help heal the Krytos Virus, Twi'lek pilots joined Wedge Antilles and former pilots of Rogue Squadron in fighting Ysanne Isard in the Bacta War. Due to their ryll kor scams agaisnt the New Republic, the Shak clan was discredited.

At some point after that, the Twi'lek Nolaa Tarkona engineered a revolution that overthrew the ruling clans. She then assumed control of Ryloth and founded the anti-Human Diversity Alliance. However, in 24 ABY, the Diversity Alliance's efforts to launch a war against Humans was foiled. Following that, the planet was represented in the New Republic Senate by Kur and later by Cola Quis. During the Yuuzhan Vong War, the planet was a valuable member of the New Republic and its successor the Galactic Alliance.

Trivia
Ryloth was the homeworld of Twi'leks Aayla Secura, Bib Fortuna, Ayy Vida, Lyn Me, Oola, the Rar sisters Alema and Numa and Sebulba's lovely masseuses, Ann and Tann Gella.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Republic: Twilight
 * Star Wars Republic: Rite of Passage
 * Young Jedi Knights: Diversity Alliance
 * Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Bounty
 * ''Young Jedi Knights: The Emperor's Plague
 * Star Wars: Empire at War