Scipio

Scipio
Astrographical information
Region	Outer Rim Territories
Sector	Albarrio sector
System	Scipio system
Grid square	K-5
Physical information
Class	Terrestrial
Atmosphere	Type I (breathable)
Gravity	Standard
Terrain	Cliffs Mountains
Points of interest	InterGalactic Banking Clan Main Vault Frigia Canyons
Societal information
Native species	Muun
Other species	Human
Primary language(s)	Muun
Government	Core Five
Major cities	Capital City
Affiliation	Galactic Republic InterGalactic Banking Clan Confederacy of Independent Systems (during occupation)

Scipio was an ice- and snow-covered planet in the Outer Rim Territories' Albarrio sector. The homeworld of the Muuns and the InterGalactic Banking Clan, the world had frozen peaks dotted with towering columns and graceful arches.

History

The planet was at some point host to a warrior culture, whose influence could still be seen in the inhabitants' clothing styles which mimicked armor. The people also used tattoos to indicate status.

It was the homeworld of the Muun species, who gained sapience and exploited the world's geothermal energy. Because Scipio lacked natural resources of any note, the Muuns colonized Muunilinst and founded the InterGalactic Banking Clan. Using the resources of Muunilinst to back the Galactic Credit Standard, the Banking Clan of Scipio became important for the Galactic Republic, as it utilized the credit as a galactic currency. The Clan built its massive vaults on the planet, where the bank profits were safely held. Other outside agencies, power brokers, and representatives of various cartels made their home on Scipio, hoping to ensure their place in the galactic market.

A settlement on Scipio, a stronghold of the InterGalactic Banking Clan

Senator Rush Clovis represented the Banking Clan from 25 to 22 BBY until he was arrested by fellow senator Lott Dod on Cato Neimoidia. In 20 BBY, Rush Clovis became the head of the Banking Clan conglomerate, after the Council of Five was arrested for corruption and fraud. To prevent the Banking clan from becoming corrupt again, both the Galactic Republic and the Separatists agreed to send ambassadors to the planet, to secure both parties' agendas. Padmé Amidala was sent to represent the Galactic Republic and Bec Lawise was sent on the behalf of the Confederacy. Clovis' appointment as the head of the InterGalactic Banking Clan did not last long, as he was killed during the Separatist attack on the planet, sacrificing himself to save Amidala. The clone trooper commander Thorn perished on this planet in the year 20 BBY during the attack and short occupation by the Confederacy.

When the Galactic Empire came to power at the end of the Clone Wars, Scipio was subjugated, though the Core Five were allowed to maintain their positions. Moff Boyse commanded the blockade of the planet from aboard his flagship the Exchequer, ensuring that the Core Five maintained their loyalty to His Imperial Majesty. Despite this, the Imperial control was secretly being thwarted by Muuns and others working on the world. Using secret tunnels below the main vault, some agents of rebellion used vaults hidden in Frigia Canyons to move untraceable credits around.

Behind the scenes

Scipio was first referenced in "Senate Spy," an episode of the animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The Star Wars Legends reference book The Essential Atlas, published in 2008, originally placed the planet in the Core Worlds. According to Jason Fry, co-author of the book, the decision to place the planet in the Core was made when the only known information about Scipio was that it was the homeworld of Rush Clovis, so the authors felt that the Core was a fitting choice. However, once The Clone Wars went into more detail about Scipio, including how it was an important world to the InterGalactic Banking Clan, the planet was moved to the Outer Rim Territories near Muunilinst as it made more sense to have it within the geographic Banking Clan sphere. Nevertheless, the reference book The Essential Guide to Warfare placed Scipio in the Core.

Appearances

• Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Senate Spy" (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "An Old Friend" (First appearance)
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "The Rise of Clovis"
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Crisis at the Heart"

Sources

• The Essential Atlas (First mentioned)
• The Clone Wars Episode Guide: Senate Spy on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia
• The Essential Guide to Warfare
• "Launch Pad" — Star Wars Insider 137 (First pictured)
• Rush Clovis in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
• Endless Vigil

Notes and references

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