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Bardotta was a remote planet located in the Bardotta system of the Shasos sector of the the galaxy's Colonies region. Renowned for the art and music produced by the simple locals, the planet was ruled by a monarch who was guided in their decisions by the Dagoyan Order, a group reputed for their mysticism and attention to spiritual matters.
Description[]
The landscape of Bardotta
Located along the Giju Run, Bardotta was a quiet world, home to the Bardottan people. Covered in dramatic landscapes, the planet's mountain ranges, warm seas, and lush forests, drew some visitors to the small world. Bardotta had a lack of wildlife despite the lush landscapes. It possessed a cold climate due to the distance from its sun, and had a slightly lower gravity than average. The planet's laws were few, though punishment for violation of those that did exist was a swift banishment. Those visitors that did seek out the world found its markets filled with art of every type, included textiles and tapestries made of Bardottan silk. Most of these goods were traded on-world under strict regulations. Organized crime was non-existent on Bardotta, with the exception of smugglers of antiquities. This smuggling was viewed as an ultimate act of betrayal, and thus these smugglers were dealt with harshly when caught, receiving a facial brand before being exiled.[2]
History[]
Civilization on Bardotta started c. 6000 BBY when the Frangawl reigned over a militant society. Meditating before battle, the Frangawl people used the dark side of the Force to drive themselves in fierce wars, driven by battle rage. Erecting terrifying edifices with animal sculptures and other motifs, the Frangawl were also artisans, building temples and other structures hewn from solid rock across the landscape of the world. War was waged across Bardotta for four millennia, until circa 2000 BBY when the Dagoyan Order took hold on the planet after a series of successful and strategic small-scale wars. Turning to deep meditation during times of peace, the Dagoyan tradition unlocked greater insight in the studies of the Force and eventually came to a position of power. With the government of Bardotta fully under the control of the Dagoyan Masters, the Frangawl Cult was banned, with practitioners dying out and disappearing through attrition. The remains of the Frangawl temples were covered in prayer flags and converted into Dagoyan sites for meditation and contemplation.[2]
With the theocratic monarchy of the Dagoyan Order fully established, Bardotta reached out into the greater galaxy, avoiding the Galactic Republic and the politics of the civilized galaxy. Remaining neutral in galactic affairs, the Dagoyan Order had short-lived relationship with the Jedi Order, who took Bardottan children from their planet to train as Jedi. The fierce reaction from the Dagoyan Masters, who viewed this as abduction, caused the Jedi to return the children and end recruitment out of Bardotta.[2]
The Ikkrukkian Jedi Master Porter Engle became renowned as the "Blade of Bardotta" during his long lifetime.[9]
During the Clone Wars, in 19 BBY,[10] the Bardottan Queen Julia contacted the Galactic Senate as several of her most trusted spiritual advisers had disappeared, and asked for the help of Representative Jar Jar Binks, to come and investigate the unusual situation. Binks was accompanied by Jedi Master Mace Windu, though Windu was excluded the Master from several important meetings about the matter. During a meeting with Binks, the queen was abducted, causing Master Windu to lead an investigation into the underground caves beneath the Royal Palace. Discovering Frangawl cultists active in the caves, the Jedi rescued the Queen, moments before she was to be sacrificed in order to steal her life force,[3] a power which later would land in the power of Mother Talzin of the Nightsisters. With the relationship between the Jedi Order and the Dagoyan Order mended, the two orders sought to continue on a relationship of mutual respect.[11] Despite the agreement, when the Jedi Order was destroyed at the end of the Clone Wars, the Dagoyan Order acknowledged the Galactic Empire's sovereignty in order to avoid scrutiny by the Empire.[2]
Society and culture[]
Peaceful and contemplative, Bardottans were aloof and inwardly focused, keeping to their mountain-side monasteries and temples. While every Bardottan trained under a Dagoyan education system, not every Bardottan was a member of the Order. Meditation was an important part of every Bardottan's life, even if they left their homeworld. Despite the majority of Bardottans continuing on the traditions and teachings of the Dagoyan, participation was not a mandatory function of society.[2]
Behind the scenes[]
The planet Bardotta is named after French artist Brigitte Bardot.[12]
Bardotta is listed in K-13 by the map of the galaxy preview from Star Wars: Timelines[5] in contrast to Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon issue 69.[4]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: The High Republic — The Blade
- The High Republic: Light of the Jedi (Mentioned only)
- The High Republic: Light of the Jedi audiobook (Mentioned only)
- The High Republic: The Rising Storm (Mentioned only)
- The High Republic: Tempest Runner (Mentioned only)
- "The Haul"—The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021 (Mentioned only)
- Dooku: Jedi Lost (Mentioned only) (In flashback(s))
- Dooku: Jedi Lost script (Mentioned only) (In flashback(s))
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Disappeared, Part I" (First appearance)- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Disappeared, Part II"
Sources[]
- "The Disappeared, Part I" Episode Guide – The Clone Wars on StarWars.com (backup link)
- "The Disappeared, Part II" Episode Guide – The Clone Wars on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
- Nexus of Power
- Star Wars: Galactic Atlas
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 6 (Databank A-Z: Jar Jar Binks–B'omarr Order)
- Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 69 (Guide to the Galaxy: Bardotta – World of Mystics)
- Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Expanded
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 29 (Databank A-Z: Jelucan–Lord Junn)
- Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition
- 10 Things We Learned from the Star Wars: The High Republic Anniversary Special on StarWars.com (backup link)
- SWCC 2022: 7 Things We Learned from the Lucasfilm Publishing Behind the Page Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars: Timelines
- Bardotta in the Databank (backup link)
- Jar Jar Binks in the Databank (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Star Wars: Galactic Atlas
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 2.36 Nexus of Power
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Disappeared, Part I"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 69 (Guide to the Galaxy: Bardotta – World of Mystics)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 SWCC 2022: 7 Things We Learned from the Lucasfilm Publishing Behind the Page Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Bardotta in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ "The Disappeared, Part II" Episode Guide – The Clone Wars on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ The Disappeared, Part I Concept Art Gallery on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ The High Republic: Light of the Jedi
- ↑ Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates the trial of Ahsoka Tano and the mission to Utapau to 19 BBY. As the episode this event takes place within takes place between the events of the episodes the other events are attached to according to Star Wars: The Clone Wars Chronological Episode Order on StarWars.com (backup link), this event must take place in 19 BBY.
- ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Disappeared, Part II"
- ↑ The Disappeared, Part I Trivia Gallery on StarWars.com (backup link)
