Vortex

Vortex
Astrographical information
Region	Mid Rim
Sector	Glythe sector
System	Ten Tempests system
Suns	1
Moons	None
Grid square	K-7
Trade routes	Celanon Spur
Rotation period	18 standard hours
Orbital period	421 local days
Physical information
Class	Terrestrial
Atmosphere	Type I (breathable)
Climate	Temperate
Gravity	Light
Terrain	Forest Mountain Plains
Surface water	50%
Points of interest	Cathedral of Winds
Fauna	Goa lawah
Societal information
Native species	Vors
Primary language(s)	Vortexlex
Government	Tribal
Population	6.5 billion
Major imports	High tech Mid tech
Major exports	Foodstuffs Raw materials
Affiliation	Galactic Republic Galactic Empire New Republic Yuuzhan Vong empire

Vortex was a Mid Rim planet in the Glythe sector. The planet was the homeworld of the Vors, a non-emotional winged species.

Description

Vor dwellings on Vortex.

Vortex was known for its violent weather, particularly sharp winds, which was caused by an abnormal tilt in the planet's axis. During the winter months, vast polar ice caps formed almost instantaneously by the freezing gases in the planet's atmosphere. The sudden change in air pressure made huge currents, which swept across the entire planet.

History

The only sentient species that evolved in Vortex was known as the Vors.

Vortex joined the Galactic Republic in 3977 BBY.

The center of the Vor's society was the Cathedral of Winds, a building that resonated with tones as the planet's strong winds struck it. Admiral Ackbar crashed his modified B-wing into the Cathedral, due to sabotage by double-agent Terpfen. The Vors, apparently unconcerned despite the tragic loss of life, rebuilt the cathedral in a new design. At that point Krini-shen was the Chief Council.

The planet was represented in the New Republic Senate by Fyg Boras.

The Yuuzhan Vong conquered Vortex few times after the Battle of Fondor, in 25 ABY. A minor engagement occurred near Vortex shortly before the Fall of Coruscant. Near the end of the war, the Ryn Network operated a cell on the world.

Appearances

• Star Wars: Rebellion
• Onslaught at Arda I (Mentioned only)
• The Jewel of Yavin (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided (Mentioned only)
• Dark Apprentice (First appearance)
• Champions of the Force
• The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide II: Ruin
• The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial
• The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Balance Point (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Star by Star (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Destiny's Way (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force (Mentioned only)
• Millennium Falcon (and audiobook) (Mentioned only)

Sources

• The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
• The Jedi Academy Sourcebook
• Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
• The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
• Star Wars: Rebellion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
• The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons
• The Official Star Wars Fact File 3 (ACK 1-4: Admiral Ackbar)
• The New Jedi Order Sourcebook
• Ultimate Alien Anthology
• Hero's Guide
• The Official Star Wars Fact File 96 (VOR 1-2: Vortex (German Edition))
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• The Essential Atlas
• The Essential Guide to Warfare
• Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
• Slugthrowers: An Overview of Popular Music and Musicians in a Galaxy Far, Far Away, Part 1 on StarWars.com (article) (content now obsolete; backup link)
• Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook

Notes and references

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