Ajan Kloss was a jungle moon located in the Cademimu sector of the Outer Rim Territories, orbiting the gas giant Ajara.
Description[edit | edit source]
Although Ajan Kloss was a moon, it had two moons of its own. Its gas giant shielded it from harmful radiation. The jungle resonated with life and Resistance scouts would routinely check for new species to be used in medicine, though the moist environment meant technicians had to work double-time to moisture proof electronics. Other annoyances on the planet included fungal and insect infections, but there were no large predators on the moon.[1] Jedi Master Luke Skywalker compared Ajan Kloss with the planet Dagobah, where he trained years before with Yoda. He noted that the similarities between Dagobah and Ajan Kloss were that they were wet, warm, green and overflowing with life, but the main difference was that Ajan Kloss didn't smell bad.[3] The Ajara gas giant reflected sunlight onto the moon's surface, allowing plants to gain sustenance even at night.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
Long before the Resistance arrived on the planet, a species called the Kloss lived in the Klosslands and hollowed-out caves.[1]
Prior to the outbreak of the Galactic Civil War, Alderaanian scouts charted Ajan Kloss, which was located in a patchily explored stretch of space off the Celanon Spur. However, the scouts deliberately hid it from the Imperial Senate because it was short-listed as a potential home for a rebel base like Yavin 4 and Dantooine, but the shifting battlefront against the Empire precluded Ajan Kloss from being used during the conflict, yet it served as a training ground for Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa at the latter's suggestion sometime after the Battle of Endor.[1]
After the formation of the New Republic, Ajan Kloss served as a quiet waypoint between Republic outposts.[4]
The Resistance maintained a presence on Ajan Kloss during the war against the First Order. The mission to find Exegol was launched from the Resistance base, and when the planet's location was uncovered, the Resistance forces scrambled. They later returned with the allied fleet for the victory celebrations.[2]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Ajan Kloss was developed for the 2019 film Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker, the third and final installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy.[2]
The reference book Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Galactic Guide incorrectly listed Ajan Kloss as a planet rather than a moon.[5]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Star Wars Battlefront II (First identified as Ajan Kloss) (DLC)
- Star Wars: Starfighter Missions
- Star Wars: Squadrons (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: A Junior Novel
- Resistance Heroes (First appearance)
Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures – "Leia Organa - A Princess, A General, A Mentor"
Non-canon appearances[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
Star Wars: Episode IX – Teaser on StarWars.com (backup link) (First pictured)
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker | D23 Special Look on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (Set: 75257 Millennium Falcon) (Picture only)
Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (Set: 75248 Resistance A-Wing Starfighter) (Picture only)
Final Trailer – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on StarWars.com (backup link)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | "Fate" TV Spot on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker | "Celebrate" TV Spot on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | "Adventure" TV Spot on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | "Forever" TV Spot on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Galactic Guide
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – The Official Collector's Edition
Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (Set: 75273 Poe Dameron's X-wing Fighter) (Picture only)
Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (Set: 75263 Resistance Y-wing Microfighter) (Picture only)
Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (Set: 30386 Poe Dameron's X-wing Fighter) (Picture only)
- The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: Traveler's Guide to Batuu
Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (Set: 912063 Resistance X-Wing) (Picture only)
- The Star Wars Book
- Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection
Aftab Ackbar in the Databank (backup link) (Picture only)
Ajan Kloss in the Databank (backup link)
Ajan Kloss Resistance Base in the Databank (backup link)
Beaumont Kin in the Databank (backup link) (Picture only)
Commander D'Acy in the Databank (backup link)
Medal of Yavin in the Databank (backup link) (Picture only)
Notes and references[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Star Wars: Squadrons
- ↑ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Galactic Guide