Prime Gate

The Prime Gate was an ancient structure on Dathomir and was one of a series of ancient structures known as the Infinity Gates scattered across the galaxy. They were constructed by the extragalactic Kwa, an ancient saurian species which settled on Dathomir long before the formation of the Old Republic. The Kwa used the Infinity Gates as weapons and as a means of interstellar travel.

Like the other Infinity Gates, the Prime Gate was covered by massive pyramid-shaped structures known as the Star Temples. The Star Temples and its associated buildings protected them from intruders. If the gate was ever activated, the planet housing the equipment could be collapsed into the Gate itself, along with the surrounding planets, moons and even suns. As the species degenerated for mysterious reasons into the Kwi, the Kwa sealed the Infinity Gate and the Star Temples and set guardians to protect the Temples - whuffa worms with thick hides and an impressive turn of speed.

In 31 BBY, the Nightsisters succeeded in capturing the Prime Gate and slaughtered many Kwi. The Nightsisters had intended to access the secrets of the Infinity Gate and use it to destroy Coruscant. However, their plot was thwarted by the Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos, who, using his role as Temple Guardian, redirected the deadly wave aimed at Coruscant back at the Prime Gate. Only the scattered ruins of the Infinity Gate and the Star Temple were left. The Kwi also disappeared into the deserts.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Republic: Infinity's End