Lothal

Lothal was a planet in the Outer Rim Territories. By 5 BBY, it was in a state of economic disrepair and invited the Galactic Empire on the promise of prosperity and security.

History
There were few options for young citizens on the planet, apart from being recruited to join the Stormtrooper Corps, Imperial pilot flight school or having to work at the capital's Sienar Fleet Systems factory, building TIE starfighters. The previously self-sufficient farming communities gradually became usurped by Imperial materials mining and factory complexes. During the Imperial occupation of the world, a rebellion began to grow as the local inhabitants grew unsatisfied with the Empire's practices.

Behind the scenes
After StarWars.com's reveal of the planet Lothal and its Sienar factory, a website called www.sienarfleetsystems.com appeared. It consists of only an image presented as an advert/propaganda poster for Sienar Fleet Systems on Lothal.

Lothal's visual look is based directly off of concept paintings done by Ralph McQuarrie. These same paintings were used in The Illustrated Star Wars Universe to illustrate portions of Alderaan.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Rebels