{{Quote|We've finally managed to fight off the remaining Sand People from Fort Tusken. As the last one fell, I was overwhelmed with profound pride as the fortress had at last been recovered from the hands of the foul murderers who have soiled its halls for so long. I look forward to sending word to... what's this... another wave of Tusken Raiders has appeared! They seem to fight with renewed vigor and have reinforced their numbers with much more powerful warriors this time. Perhaps my thoughts of victory are far too premature...|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20100524000055/http://starwarsgalaxies.station.sony.com/players/guides.vm?id=60003|From a personal voice recorder found in a [[Jawa/Legends|Jawa]] junk sale}}
{{Quote|We've finally managed to fight off the remaining Sand People from Fort Tusken. As the last one fell, I was overwhelmed with profound pride as the fortress had at last been recovered from the hands of the foul murderers who have soiled its halls for so long. I look forward to sending word to... what's this... another wave of Tusken Raiders has appeared! They seem to fight with renewed vigor and have reinforced their numbers with much more powerful warriors this time. Perhaps my thoughts of victory are far too premature...|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20100524000055/http://starwarsgalaxies.station.sony.com/players/guides.vm?id=60003|From a personal voice recorder found in a [[Jawa/Legends|Jawa]] junk sale}}
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'''Fort Tusken''' was a settlement on [[Tatooine/Legends|Tatooine]] that was founded [[98 BBY]]. It was situated on the northern edge of the [[Jundland Wastes/Legends|Jundland Wastes]] near the [[Tusken March]]. It was named after [[Tusken (island)|an island]] on [[Bestine IV/Legends|Bestine IV]].
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'''Fort Tusken''' was a settlement on [[Tatooine/Legends|Tatooine]] that was founded [[98 BBY]]. It was situated on the northern edge of the [[Jundland Wastes/Legends|Jundland Wastes]] near the [[Tusken March]]. It was named after [[Tusken (island)|an island]] on [[Bestine IV]].
==History==
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Fort Tusken was the first settlement established in the northern sector of the temperate zone of Tatooine. The settlement was quite successful during its first two years because its extensive moisture vaporator array pulled enough water vapor from the atmosphere to allow the growing of healthy and bountiful crops. However, [[Tusken Raider/Legends|Sand people]] began attacking during the fort's third growing season, destroying several crucial pieces of farm equipment. Although the equipment was repaired, the harsh conditions and continued attacks caused the fort to be abandoned in [[95 BBY]].<ref name="Technical Journal">''[[Star Wars Technical Journal]]''</ref> This incident resulted in the term "Tusken Raiders," which thereafter was synonymous with Sand People.
Fort Tusken was the first settlement established in the northern sector of the temperate zone of Tatooine. The settlement was quite successful during its first two years because its extensive moisture vaporator array pulled enough water vapor from the atmosphere to allow the growing of healthy and bountiful crops. However, [[Tusken Raider/Legends|Sand people]] began attacking during the fort's third growing season, destroying several crucial pieces of farm equipment. Although the equipment was repaired, the harsh conditions and continued attacks caused the fort to be abandoned in [[95 BBY]].<ref name="Technical Journal">''[[Star Wars Technical Journal]]''</ref> This incident resulted in the term "Tusken Raiders," which thereafter was synonymous with Sand People.
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FortTuskenwasbriefly resettled by [[mercenary/Legends|mercenaries]] and [[Moisture farmer/Legends|moisture farmer]]s during the height of the [[GalacticCivil War/Legends|Galactic Civil War]],butaunionof different clans of Tusken Raiders were able to recapture the fort.Atsome point during thewar, some [[Spacer/Legends|spacer]] artists briefly visited the ruins of Fort Tusken in order to paint up a panorama of the area across Tatooine, guided by various columns nearcertainlandmarks.<ref name="SWG">''[[Star WarsGalaxies]]''</ref>
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While hiding on the [[Planet/Legends|planet]] [[Tatooine/Legends|Tatooine]], [[Adar Tallon]] took up residence in the Fort with his wife, [[Kay Tallon|Kay]], and his servants.<ref name="TM">''[[Tatooine Manhunt]]''</ref>
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Fort Tusken was briefly resettled by [[Mercenary/Legends|mercenaries]] and [[Moisture farmer/Legends|moisture farmers]] during the height of the [[Galactic Civil War/Legends|Galactic Civil War]], but a union of different clans of Tusken Raiders were able to recapture the fort. At some point during the war, some [[Spacer/Legends|spacer]] artists briefly visited the ruins of Fort Tusken in order to paint up a panorama of the area across Tatooine, guided by various columns near certain landmarks.<ref name="SWG">''[[Star Wars Galaxies]]''</ref>
*''[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook]]''
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*[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook|''Star Wars: Edge of the Empire'' Core Rulebook]]
==Notes and references==
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Latest revision as of 00:58, October 21, 2019
"We've finally managed to fight off the remaining Sand People from Fort Tusken. As the last one fell, I was overwhelmed with profound pride as the fortress had at last been recovered from the hands of the foul murderers who have soiled its halls for so long. I look forward to sending word to... what's this... another wave of Tusken Raiders has appeared! They seem to fight with renewed vigor and have reinforced their numbers with much more powerful warriors this time. Perhaps my thoughts of victory are far too premature..."
―From a personal voice recorder found in a Jawa junk sale[src]
Fort Tusken was the first settlement established in the northern sector of the temperate zone of Tatooine. The settlement was quite successful during its first two years because its extensive moisture vaporator array pulled enough water vapor from the atmosphere to allow the growing of healthy and bountiful crops. However, Sand people began attacking during the fort's third growing season, destroying several crucial pieces of farm equipment. Although the equipment was repaired, the harsh conditions and continued attacks caused the fort to be abandoned in 95 BBY.[2] This incident resulted in the term "Tusken Raiders," which thereafter was synonymous with Sand People.
Fort Tusken was briefly resettled by mercenaries and moisture farmers during the height of the Galactic Civil War, but a union of different clans of Tusken Raiders were able to recapture the fort. At some point during the war, some spacer artists briefly visited the ruins of Fort Tusken in order to paint up a panorama of the area across Tatooine, guided by various columns near certain landmarks.[4]
The fort itself consisted of four main buildings, and plenty of balconies which offered exceptional defensive positions. Beneath the fort, there were caves which lead directly into the complex. These caves were filled with Tusken Raiders, who were vehemently defending a small pond of water beneath the ground.
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