Cerea/Legends

Cerea was the homeworld of the Cerean species.



Cerea was located in the Mid Rim region of the galaxy, near the Codian Moon. Cerea was said to be an absolute paradise, although it was the homeworld of the Crown of Silk. Strict laws were set in place to prevent pollution and contamination of the natural beauty of the planet by forcing construction of several Outsider Citadels for non-Cereans. However, it is here that pollution and overpopulation became commonplace.

It was ruled by a president who oversaw a Council of Elders, usually comprised of female members of Cerean society that thought out situations quite thoroughly.

History


Despite the techrat incident in 33 BBY, the planet allowed RRM settlement in 22 BBY, shortly before the Clone Wars. During the Clone Wars, the Trade Federation held many techrats hostage in an attempt to persuade the planet to join the Confederacy of Independent Systems, but the youths were rescued by the Jedi. Despite this, the planet refused to take sides. Unfortunately, both sides feared the planet would join the other, and as a result the Battle of Cerea was fought in 21 BBY, resulting in many civilian casualties and the assassination of the planetary president.

Cerea remained secluded during the oppression of the Galactic Empire, and remained isolated even as a member of the New Republic and after the Yuuzhan Vong War. However, a Cerean dignitary was part of the New Republic delegation that witnessed the signing of the Pellaeon-Gavrisom Treaty.

Behind the scenes
HoloNet News interprets Cerea's opening up to RRM refugees as a sign of loyalty, which sounds as if Cerea were part of the Republic. However, The New Essential Guide to Alien Species makes it quite clear the planet never joined the Republic.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Republic: Vow of Justice
 * Star Wars Republic: Prelude to Rebellion
 * Cloak of Deception
 * Episode I Adventures 15: The Final Battle
 * Star Wars Republic: Outlander
 * Star Wars Republic: Emissaries to Malastare
 * Republic HoloNet News Core Edition 14:9:04
 * Star Wars Republic 62: No Man's Land
 * Republic HoloNet News Core Edition 14:9:04
 * Star Wars Republic 62: No Man's Land