Water/Legends

"Where there is life, there is water."

- Sentientologist Obo Rin

Water, known scientifically as dihydrogen monoxide, was a compound created from the elements of hydrogen and oxygen, and found on many planets in the galaxy. The surface of planets such as Mon Calamari, Kamino, and Manaan were completely covered in water, and on other terrestrial planets, water was found in oceans, lakes, rivers, and aquifers. Water was a vital commodity for many life forms, while for other species it was poisonous. Bodies of many species consisted of large amounts of water; for example, water was about 60 percent of Human body weight.

Water in its frozen form was known as ice, and in gaseous form was called water vapor, which formed crystals. Sometimes it would condense and fall as snow, sleet, or hail. Planets that experienced consistent ice included Csilla, Hoth, Mygeeto, Ilum, Rhen Var, Anteevy, Ota, Orto Plutonia, Ojom, Rekkiad, and Polus.

In the galaxy, no liquid was as versatile as water, and few organisms could exist without it. The unique molecular structure of water gave it several unusual properties necessary to the chemical reactions that sustained life. These properties included its ability to dissolve chemicals, its ability to easily absorb and redistribute heat, its high surface tension, and the fact that it expanded when frozen. Life had a much higher likelihood of developing where water and carbon were present.

Water farming
Water was essential for the survival of most species, and the availability of long-term and sustainable sources or means of acquiring water affected the habitability of any particular place. A variety of means, mostly technological, existed to acquire water; these means&mdash;used more extensively on dry and arid planets&mdash;were similar to farming and hence termed "water farming."

Groundwater could be extracted from aquifers through the use of water wells, tap trees, and hydromech droids, though sometimes it flowed naturally from freshwater springs. It was usually processed by an aquifer purifier before being distributed for consumption. On Coruscant, water was gathered and stored in giant artificial aquifers.

Dams were built on some planets to form artificial lakes for the purpose of storing water for later use, providing a reliable source of water.

In dry climates and worlds, moisture vaporators were used extensively to harvest whatever atmospheric humidity was available, collecting enough water to sustain three average humanoids, even on hot desert planets like Tatooine. Water survey devices were used to detect high levels of humidity, and moisture vaporators were usually placed in these regions for maximum output.

Seas and oceans were a major source of drinking water, but not without first processing it. On planets such as Belasco, seawater was run through a desalination process in order to make it potable.

Some planets had methods of processing and converting sewage into pure water, in order to reuse the water. One such method used recirculation pumps.

Once water was collected, it was distributed through large networks of irrigation canals, allowing stored water to flow into populated regions for consumption. . One example was the Telos Polar Irrigation System, the primary source of drinking water for Telos IV, though it was abandoned at the time of the Jedi Civil War and used primarily as a Jedi Academy for a time after that.

Drinking water
"How could anyone eat that stuff?" "Some creatures wonder how Humans can drink water, yet you take delight in it."

- Obi-Wan Kenobi and Si Treemba

Among its many applications, water was popular for drinking, though not among all species. Water was usually dispensed from sink faucets found in various types of buildings. Water could also be purchased as a cheap beverage at a cantina, or in containers from street vendors. Free drinking water was rare in the galaxy. As a result, it was often a target of smuggling and theft.

Soldiers and other operatives usually carried drinking water in canteens, or could sip water through a helmet pipestraw.

The quality and purity of drinking water differed throughout the galaxy. On Tatooine, drinking water had a metallic taste and smelled strongly of dust and purification chemicals and contained bits of grit and sand.

Most animals and some sentient species drank water directly from lakes and rivers, though not all bodies of water were safe to drink from. For example, the water of Lake Natth on Ambria was poisoned by the dark side of the Force.

Other uses of water
"I have drinking water. And enough for the garden. But the irrigation system's dry. The crops are starting to droop."

- Farmer Carole Grawley

Valuable minerals could be mined from seawater. The world-ocean of Utapau, for example, was rich in minerals, salts, and chemicals, and was the only natural resource on the planet which attracted interplanetary trade. By the time of the Clone Wars, however, less than 0.9% of the planet was covered in water.

Water was used in cooking, either to boil food such as pashi noodles, or as an ingredient in beverages such as hot chocolate.

It also had hygienic applications. Beings often utilized water through fixtures found in refreshers such as showers, baths, and faucets to wash themselves.

Water could be used as art or decoration, in the form of elaborate water sculptures, fountains, and artificial waterfalls.

For recreation and relaxation, some beings would swim in natural bodies of water, or in artificial swimming pools.

Cultural significance
Water was very significant in some cultures, especially those based on planets where water was rare. The Tusken Raiders of Tatooine considered water wells to be sacred places, and hence vehemently protected them.

The Cult of Varn was a religion on Kamar that had a great reverence for water.

Other facts
"Explanation: It's just that... you have all these squishy parts, master. And all that water! How the constant sloshing doesn't drive you mad, I have no idea...."

- HK-47

Large bodies of water presented the risk of drowning to many of the air-breathing species of the galaxy. Devices called rebreathers could be utilized by such beings to breathe underwater. The Yuuzhan Vong used gnulliths instead of rebreathers, which were also able to be used by other species. In 33 BBY, Alexi Garyn drowned, though not without the involvement of Darth Maul.

Some blasters were known to malfunction after being submerged in icy water. Lightsabers could not operate underwater unless specially modified.

A poncho was a piece of clothing that could be used as protection against rain.

Behind the scenes
In the ongoing MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic, water was referred to as "dihydrogen monoxide" in the description of the Harvesting Moisture buff, which temporarily refreshes and sustains the player on Tatooine.

Appearances
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 * Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Prophet Motive
 * The Old Republic: Revan
 * The Old Republic: Deceived
 * Star Wars: The Old Republic
 * {{TOR|Rise of the Hutt Cartel}}
 * {{TOR|Shadow of Revan}}
 * {{TOR|Knights of the Fallen Empire}}
 * {{GamerCite|5|Darkness Shared}}
 * Darth Bane: Path of Destruction
 * Darth Plagueis
 * Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force
 * Jedi Apprentice: The Deadly Hunter
 * Darth Maul: Saboteur
 * Star Wars: Darth Maul
 * Cloak of Deception
 * Episode I Adventures Game Book 4: Jedi Emergency
 * Star Wars: Starfighter
 * Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace novelization
 * Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace junior novel
 * Star Wars: Battlefront
 * Star Wars: Republic Commando
 * Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
 * Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars video game
 * Star Wars: Battlefront II
 * Boba Fett: The Fight to Survive
 * Boba Fett: Hunted
 * {{CW|5}}
 * {{CWACite|1|Fierce Currents}}
 * The Clone Wars: Wild Space
 * {{TCW|Supply Lines}}
 * {{TCW|Bombad Jedi}}
 * {{TCW|Trespass}}{{C|snow and ice on Orto Plutonia}}
 * {{TCW|Blue Shadow Virus (episode)|Blue Shadow Virus}}
 * {{TCW|Liberty on Ryloth}} {{Imo}}
 * {{TCW|Children of the Force}}
 * {{TCW|Lethal Trackdown}}
 * {{TCW|Clone Cadets}}
 * {{TCW|ARC Troopers}}
 * {{TCW|Corruption}}
 * {{TCW|Water War}}
 * {{TCW|Gungan Attack}}
 * {{TCW|Prisoners}}
 * {{TCW|Shadow Warrior}}
 * {{TCW|A Sunny Day in the Void}}
 * {{TCW|Missing in Action}}
 * Clone Wars Gambit: Stealth
 * {{CW|22}}
 * Yoda: Dark Rendezvous
 * {{CWACite|4|Another Fine Mess}}
 * Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
 * {{CWACite|4|Orders (comic)|Orders}}
 * Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
 * Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight
 * The Last of the Jedi: The Desperate Mission
 * The Last of the Jedi: Dark Warning
 * The Last of the Jedi: Underworld
 * {{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|text=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|story=The King's Requiem|stext=The King's Requiem}}
 * Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
 * {{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/fiction/triton20080820.html|text=Deader than a Triton Moon|int=Deader than a Triton Moon|newurl=http://star-wars.suvudu.com/2012/10/star-wars-shorts-deader-than-a-triton-moon.html|newhost=Suvudu}} {{Flash}}
 * {{Journal|7|Passages}}
 * {{Journal|2|Out of the Cradle}}
 * Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu
 * Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon
 * Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka
 * Domain of Evil
 * {{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Two|text=Classic Adventures: Volume Two|story=Domain of Evil|stext=Domain of Evil}} {{C|Reprint}}
 * Rebel Dawn
 * Han Solo at Stars' End {{Mo}}
 * {{Journal|6|Ringers}}
 * Death Star {{Mo}}
 * Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope {{1st}}
 * Battle for the Golden Sun
 * Under a Black Sun {{Mo}}
 * {{FFG|book=Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook|text=Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook|story=Trouble Brewing|stext=Trouble Brewing}}
 * Beyond the Rim
 * Graveyard of Alderaan
 * {{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Two|story=Graveyard of Alderaan}} {{C|Reprint}}
 * Planet of the Mists
 * {{WEGCite|book=Star Wars Gamemaster Handbook|text=Star Wars Gamemaster Handbook|story=Tales of the Smoking Blaster}}
 * {{WEGCite|book=Supernova (WEG)|text=Supernova|story=The Mynock Conspiracy}}
 * {{Journal|1|The Quality of Mercy}}
 * {{WEGCite|book=Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters|text=Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters|story=Two for the Price of One}}
 * {{Journal|4|Enemies for Life}}
 * {{Journal|4|Loyalties}}
 * {{SWG|An Empire Divided}}
 * Star Wars Journal: The Fight for Justice {{Mo}}
 * Play It Again, Figrin D'an: The Tale of Muftak and Kabe
 * Soup's On: The Pipe Smoker's Tale
 * Drawing the Maps of Peace: The Moisture Farmer's Tale
 * Be Still My Heart: The Bartender's Tale
 * A Boy and His Monster: The Rancor Keeper's Tale
 * Rebel Force: Target
 * Rebel Force: Hostage
 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
 * Star Wars 66: The Water Bandits
 * Star Wars: Rebellion {{Mo}}
 * Splinter of the Mind's Eye
 * {{FFG|book=Strongholds of Resistance|story=Phantoms in the Dark}} {{Mo}}
 * Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars 52: To Take The Tarkin
 * {{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|text=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|story=Hunting Holiday|stext=Hunting Holiday}}
 * {{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide|text=Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide|story=Jungle Hunt|stext=Jungle Hunt}}
 * {{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide|text=Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide|story=A Most Deadly Hunt|stext=A Most Deadly Hunt}}
 * {{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|text=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|story=Glory Support|stext=Glory Support}} {{Mo}}
 * Shadows of the Empire novel
 * Shadows of the Empire audio book
 * Shadows of the Empire junior novelization
 * A Time to Mourn, a Time to Dance: Oola's Tale {{Mo}}
 * Ewoks 1: The Rainbow Bridge
 * Ewoks 2: Rites of Power
 * Ewoks 3: Flight to Danger {{Mo}}
 * Ewoks 4: Valley of Evil
 * Ewoks 6: The Ice Demon
 * Ewoks 7: The Perilous Laughing Spell
 * Ewoks 9: The Underwater Kingdom
 * Ewoks 11: The Incredible Shrinking Princess
 * Ewoks 12: The Thorn Monster
 * {{Ewoks|The Cries of the Trees}}
 * {{Ewoks|The Haunted Village}}
 * {{Ewoks|Rampage of the Phlogs}}
 * {{Ewoks|To Save Deej}}
 * {{Ewoks|The Travelling Jindas}}
 * {{Ewoks|The Tree of Light}}
 * {{Ewoks|The Curse of the Jindas}}
 * {{Ewoks|The Land of the Gupins}}
 * {{Ewoks|Wicket's Wagon}}
 * {{Ewoks|Asha (Ewoks episode)|Asha}}
 * {{Ewoks|The Wish Plant}}
 * {{Ewoks|Home is Where the Shrieks Are}}
 * {{Ewoks|Princess Latara}}
 * {{Ewoks|The Raich}}
 * {{Ewoks|Night of the Stranger}}
 * {{Ewoks|Gone With the Mimphs}}
 * {{Ewoks|Hard Sell}}
 * {{Ewoks|A Warrior and a Lurdo}}
 * {{Ewoks|The Season Scepter}}
 * {{Ewoks|Prow Beaten}}
 * {{Ewoks|Baga's Rival}}
 * {{Ewoks|The Tragic Flute}}
 * Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure
 * Skin Deep: The Fat Dancer's Tale
 * The Mandalorian Armor
 * Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
 * {{Journal|1|Escape from Balis-Baurgh}}
 * The Truce at Bakura
 * Dark Forces: Jedi Knight audio drama {{Mo}}
 * {{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/fiction/crossroads20080822.html|text=Crossroads|int=Crossroads|newurl=http://star-wars.suvudu.com/2012/10/star-wars-shorts-crossroads.html|newhost=Suvudu}}
 * Tatooine Ghost
 * A Forest Apart
 * The Crystal Star
 * Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
 * Shield of Lies
 * Ambush at Corellia
 * Assault at Selonia
 * The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime
 * The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide I: Onslaught
 * The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse
 * The New Jedi Order: Destiny's Way
 * The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic I: Remnant
 * The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force
 * Dark Nest I: The Joiner King
 * Riptide
 * Fate of the Jedi: Omen
 * Fate of the Jedi: Abyss {{Mo}}
 * Fate of the Jedi: Backlash
 * Legacy 37: Tatooine, Part 1
 * The Tale of the Aiwha Pod

Non-canon appearances
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 * Jedi Academy: Return of the Padawan
 * LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game
 * LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
 * LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
 * LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga