Kaadara

"Good day citizen. Nowhere on Naboo is more beautiful than Kaadara this time of year, am I right? Of course I am."

- Colonel Quarsh Panaka

Kaadara was an oceanside city on Naboo. It was one of Naboo's smaller cities, a popular tourist destination during the height of the New Order. During the Galactic Civil War, Kaadara was garrisoned by Imperial forces, in an effort to crack down on rebellious activity on Naboo.

Founding
Aound 3900 BBY, a group of Humans from the Core World of Grizmallt colonized Naboo. About a thousand years later, around 2900 BBY, the small city of Kaadara was founded along a scenic coastline in the northern reaches of the Mid Rim planet. The city was originally designed as a lavish retreat for Naboo royalty and their large entourages. Early in its history, Kaadara was unique among Naboo cities because the local populace welcomed, and even encouraged, interactions with the native Gungans. Kaadara's first regent, Kallos Sook, actually hired a large contingent of Gungans to serve as the city's security force. For many centuries, these Gungan mercenaries lived on the outskirts of Kaadara, protecting the retreat and its visitors from wild animals and outlaws.

Republic era
As Naboo gradually expanded its contact with other Republic worlds, Kadaara became a favorite destination for visiting dignitaries and wealthy travelers. In 54 BBY, the wife and two sons of Senator Vidar Kim were killed in a tragic starship accident over the city. Unfortunately for the populace, the increasing presence of outsiders led the suspicious Gungans to abandon their role as protectors of Kaadara. In the Gungans stead, the Naboo installed a small garrison of Royal Naboo Security Force officers to patrol the city. These forces would be bolstered ten-fold whenever the current Monarch of Naboo arrived in Kaadara. Without the Gungans culling the local creatures, many native, but relatively harmless animal populations bred uncontrollably. This made the area around Kaadara a prime hunting ground for the pampered elite. After the defeat of the Trade Federation at the Battle of Naboo in 32 BBY, Queen Padmé Amidala encouraged the Kaadara regent to renew the city's long relationship with the Gungans. Many Gungans actually relocated to the city and, along with settlers from other worlds, formed the basis of Kaadara's powerful working class.

Imperial era
"Coordinating the release of Imperial hostages has its challenges but also a high level of stress. After my retirement, I think I'll get a little place on Naboo near Kaadara."

- Colonel Darkstone, to an Imperial soldier

Since the Galactic Empire's arrival on Naboo in 18 BBY, Kaadara's entrenched Gungan population was largely overlooked, perhaps because Imperial forces realized that the city, which was a favorite of many high-ranking Moffs, would collapse without its able Gungan workforce. During the Galactic Civil War, Kaadara was garrisoned by Imperial forces in an effort to crack down on Rebel activity. One Imperial officer, a Zabrak named Colonel Darkstone, considered retiring to a small place near Kaadara, and Chief Inquisitor Loam Redge traveled to the city on at least one occasion. In fact, the city had become something of a base of operations for a special unit of Imperial Inquisition pilots during this time. Lieutenant Barn Sinkko of the Imperial Navy was based there, and was responsible for inducting pilots into this secretive Inquisitorius squadron.

By now, Kaadara was also considered a major center of commerce, and became a hub for criminal elements. Smugglers, mercenaries and bounty hunters became a common sight, forcing those with a price on their head to steer clear of the city's seedier areas. The criminal organization known as the Skaak Tippers were also responsible for terrorizing the peaceful inhabitants of the city. Sergeant Willoc of the RSNF went missing while investigating a Skaak Tipper plot to steal bank terminals from Kaadara, hack into them, and gain access to the bank accounts of everyone in the city. However, their plans were foiled by Colonel Quarsh Panaka, an Imperial loyalist who still oversaw activities in the RSNF by the time following the Battle of Yavin in 0 BBY. Queen Kylantha also extended invitations to the Ewoks of Endor to visit Naboo for annual celebrations of the Festival of Love. Despite being suspicious of outsiders, shaman Logray agreed to partake in the festivities along with Chief Chirpa and other representatives of the Bright Tree Village. Both Kaadara and the capital of Theed played host to these festivities, allowing the the tribe the opportunity to share their rich culture with the galaxy.

Behind the scenes
Kaadara appeared as a city on Naboo in the 2003 video game Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed by Sony Online Entertainment and published by LucasArts, prior to its closure on December 15, 2011.

Appearances

 * Darth Plagueis
 * Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine
 * Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine