Hall of Satabs

The Hall of Satabs was a nullification chamber that served as a type of burial chamber for Satabs of Ventooine. As soon as a person stepped within the hall, they were immediately put into a state of suspended animation. The chamber was created to counter-act the effect of the shadeshine which had enough power to overload a person's body, turning them into ash. This effect could be held off for approximately a year by the owner of the stone, but after that time, there was no stopping its deadly effect. When a year was almost up, the current Satab would give the stone to his successor and step into the Hall.

It was thought that eventually a cure would be found for the shadeshine's effects, and the Hall of Satabs would eventually be dismantled. However, by the height of the Galactic Civil War, the Hall of Satabs was still being used and was the permanent home of many former Satabs. During this time, the rule of the Satabs was overthrown by a local resistance led by Rov Vetter Piin. The current Satab was prevented from entering the chamber and was incinerated by the shadeshine. The next owner of the stone, Chrysalla immediately entered the Hall of Satabs to end the powerful influence of the stone on Ventooine.

When Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian came to the planet around 3 ABY, the chamber was still being maintained as a historic artifact. Luke and Lando were able to trick a group of stormtroopers into entering the chamber, placing them in suspended animation and allowing the Rebels to escape.

Appearances

 * Marvel Star Wars Annual 2: Shadeshine