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- "Hey, one more thing. I'm being transferred off world to the officers' academy on Arkanis."
- ―Zare Leonis, to "Dev Morgan"
Arkanis was a rainy[5] planet in the Arkanis sector[2] of the Outer Rim Territories,[1] and the throneworld of Leeya, the Empress of the Regency Worlds.[2] The Galactic Empire's officers academy was located there.[7] It was also the homeworld of Armitage Hux, one of the key leading figures in the First Order.[9]
The planet had at least one ocean and large cliffs on the coastline. The aquatic regions on Arkanis supported the planet's fishing industry. The Scaparus Port was a hub for fisherfolk and had shops with supplies that were catered for their business. Downpours happened on Arkanis at least 2-3 days a week, with the standard otherwise being a near-continuous drizzle. The appearance of sunshine was considered a rare event.[5]
During the Imperial Era, the Venator-class Star Destroyer Vensenor was operating in the planet's orbit as the Vensenor Flight Academy, which produced Imperial Navy officers and pilots, including a number of decorated soldiers.[2] Arkanis was also host to Project Harvester, an Imperial project regarding Force-sensitives. Zare Leonis's sister, Dhara, was sent here after she was identified as one by the Grand Inquisitor.[10]
Following the Galactic Empire's losses at the Battle of Endor, Arkanis remained under the Empire's control for a time, but the system was targeted by the New Republic, freed from the Empire's influence and claimed for the New Republic's side.[3] Arkanis eventually became a wealthy planet of the New Republic, aligned with the Centrists, and represented in the Galactic Senate by Senator Carise Sindian.[8]
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- LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales (Mentioned only)
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- Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Visual Dictionary
- Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
- Star Wars: Galactic Atlas
Star Wars Helmet Collection 17 (Databank A-Z: Ewoks–Finn (FN-2187))
Star Wars Helmet Collection 18 (Weapons & Uniforms: The First Order)
Star Wars Helmet Collection 24 (Databank A-Z: The HoloNet–General Hux)
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Expanded
Star Wars Helmet Collection 36 (Databank A-Z: Cut Lawquane–Lothal)
Star Wars Helmet Collection 51 (Helmets: The Grand Inquisitor)
- Dawn of Rebellion
- TIE Fighter Owners' Workshop Manual
- Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition
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- The Star Wars Book
- Star Wars: Battles that Changed the Galaxy
SWCC 2022: 7 Things We Learned from the Lucasfilm Publishing Behind the Page Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
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Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
SWCC 2022: 7 Things We Learned from the Lucasfilm Publishing Behind the Page Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Dawn of Rebellion
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Aftermath: Life Debt
- ↑ Choose Your Destiny: A Han & Chewie Adventure
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Servants of the Empire: The Secret Academy
- ↑ 6.0 6.1
SWCC 2022: 7 Things We Learned from the Lucasfilm Publishing Behind the Page Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3
Star Wars Rebels – "Vision of Hope"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Bloodline
- ↑ Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
- ↑ Servants of the Empire: Rebel in the Ranks