Clak'dor VII, also known simply as Bith,[7] was a small planet orbiting the large white star Colu in the Colu system of the Outer Rim Territories on the Rimma Trade Route. It was a long-time member of the Galactic Republic and was also the homeworld of the Bith species.
History[]
Ecological disaster[]
The Bith evolved over the millennia, and making use of their powerful senses of sight and hearing became a race of artists, scientists and musicians. They built great cities in the mountains and the jungles of Clak'dor VII. However, around 300 BBY, a conflict erupted on the planet between the capital city of Weogar and its domed counterpart Nozho over a stardrive patent.[8] When subterfuge was detected by Weogar, war soon broke out and a chemical attack was launched by Nozho on the capital. The retaliatory biological strike on Nozho wiped the city out and destroyed Clak'dor VII's ecosystem, destroying the planet's ability to produce either the basic needs for its citizens or goods for export. The populace was decimated, though from the ruins of Nozho came the offshoot Y'bith subspecies who would go on to colonize Clak'dor IV. The surviving Bith on the planet were forced to relocate into domed cities, now proclaiming themselves pacifists and seldom venturing into the irradiated swamps, where the wildlife mutated into such lifeforms as the Ghhhk.
The Clone Wars[]
- "…you're on the wrong side of this war. Your entire species."
"Clak'dor Seven had little choice. The Separatists were offering unrestricted access to hyperspace routes, better deals on trade goods, no interference…" - ―Anakin Skywalker and Thal K'sar discussing Bith support for the CIS
Clak'dor VII was represented in the Galactic Senate directly by Dodra F'ass until the planet seceded in 22 BBY, shortly before the Clone Wars.[4] Though many Bith, like F'ass, retreated to their homeworld and seldom participated in battles, being pacifists, the Bith supported the Confederacy of Independent Systems with technological and artistic contributions: to the Bith, the Confederacy was opposing a morally corrupt Republic.
Joining the New Republic[]
The Bith were horrified by the Galactic Empire, which persecuted them, necessitating an Alliance relief mission shortly before the Battle of Yavin, led by Nozzo Naytaan. Clak'dor VII was one of the first planets liberated by the New Republic (in 5 ABY, immediately after the New Republic campaign to Lwhekk).
After the planet's liberation, Clak'dor VII remained isolated for some time. It was not until a Bith ambassador witnessed the Hapans offer aid to the New Republic (and present Isolder as a gift to Leia Organa) that the planet joined the government.
Clak'dor VII was a New Republic stronghold during the Thrawn campaign.[4]
The planet was represented in the New Republic Senate first by Nara Deega and later by E'noro. It was spared invasion during the Yuuzhan Vong War.
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (Mentioned only)
- "Darth Maul: Saboteur" (Mentioned only)
- Cloak of Deception (Mentioned only)
- Sluis Sector Secedes; Seswenna Restates Loyalty — HoloNet News Vol. 531 #49 (content now obsolete; backup link) (Mentioned only)
- "CIS Shadowfeed Dispatch 14:9:08 Edition" — Star Wars Insider 69 (Mentioned only)
- Republic 73 (Mentioned only)
- Labyrinth of Evil (Mentioned only)
- "A Fistful of Credits" — Star Wars Gamemaster Screen
- "We Don't Do Weddings: The Band's Tale" — Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina (Mentioned only)
- "We Don't Do Weddings: The Band's Tale" audio drama (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Rebellion
- Galaxy of Fear: Ghost of the Jedi (Mentioned only) (as Bith)
- Shield of Lies (Mentioned only)
- Young Jedi Knights: Trouble on Cloud City
- The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory II: Rebirth (Mentioned only)
- The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force (Mentioned only)
- Millennium Falcon (and audiobook) (Mentioned only)
Sources[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 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 1.27 1.28 Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars: The Essential Atlas Online Companion on StarWars.com (article) (backup link)
- ↑ The New Essential Guide to Characters
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 The Essential Atlas
- ↑ Aalagar in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ Y'bith in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ Galaxy of Fear: Ghost of the Jedi
- ↑ The Essential Guide to Alien Species
- ↑ Labyrinth of Evil