- "Only petty criminals get sent to Wobani. No one from that sludge hole could possibly be that important."
- ―Jory of the Red Flight
Wobani was a temperate[6] planet[7] partially hidden by a swirling dust cloud,[5] located in the Wobani system,[3] in the Bryx sector[2] of the galaxy's Mid Rim.[1] During the Imperial Era, the planet was used by the Galactic Empire as a site for labor and prison camps.[5]
Description[]
Wobani was covered in a thick cloud of space dust that rarely provided a glimpse through the atmosphere. Wobani's canyons were home to Imperial Detention Center & Labor Camp LEG-817.[7]
History[]
- "Congratulations. You are being rescued. Please do not resist."
- ―K-2SO, to Jyn Erso
When Princess Leia Organa was sixteen, she went on a humanitarian mission to Wobani, with the intention of providing the people there with supplies. Upon her arrival, she realized how truly terrible the natives were being treated, and decided to take as many refugees back to Alderaan as she could. She was able to trick the Imperial officer in charge of Wobani, rescuing 100 refugees in the process. These refugees were then taken to Alderaan, where they could choose to stay or live on other planets, all at the expense of the royal family.[6]
Shortly before stealing the plans for the Death Star, Jyn Erso was held in an Imperial labor camp on Wobani until being broken out[5] by Extraction Team Bravo of the Rebel Alliance.[3]
Behind the scenes[]
The word "Wobani" is an anagram of Obi-Wan (Kenobi). Wobani first appeared in the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which was released on December 16.[9]
Appearances[]
- Rebel Rising
- Rebel Rising audiobook
- Leia, Princess of Alderaan
- Leia, Princess of Alderaan audiobook
- Leia Organa: Ordeal of the Princess
- Forces of Destiny: The Leia Chronicles (Mentioned only)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (First appearance)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story novelization
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story audiobook
- Star Wars: Rogue One: A Junior Novel
- Star Wars: Rogue One: A Junior Novel audiobook
- Star Wars: Rogue One Graphic Novel Adaptation
- Rogue One Adaptation 1
- Star Wars Battlefront: Rogue One: X-wing VR Mission (First mentioned)
The Mandalorian – "Chapter 14: The Tragedy" (Mentioned on screen)
Sources[]
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer 2 on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- Star Wars: Rogue One: Rebel Dossier
Much to Learn You Still Have: Talking Rogue One Aliens with Pablo Hidalgo on StarWars.com (backup link)
Where in the Galaxy Are the Worlds of Rogue One? on StarWars.com (article) (backup link)
- Star Wars: On the Front Lines (Indirect mention only)
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Expanded
- Star Wars: Geektionary: The Galaxy from A - Z
- Star Wars: The Rebel Files
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi: The Visual Dictionary
- Dawn of Rebellion
- Solo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide
- Star Wars: Scum and Villainy: Case Files on the Galaxy's Most Notorious
Star Wars Helmet Collection 62 (Helmets: Scarif Rebel Trooper (Sergeant Melshi); Highlights of the Saga: Leaving Wobani)
- Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
- The Star Wars Book
- Skywalker: A Family at War
Devil's Deal Episode Guide on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars: Battles that Changed the Galaxy
Wobani in the Databank (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Where in the Galaxy Are the Worlds of Rogue One? on StarWars.com (article) (backup link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Star Wars Battlefront: Rogue One: X-wing VR Mission
- ↑
Where in the Galaxy Are the Worlds of Rogue One? on StarWars.com (article) (backup link) places Wobani in the same grid square as Ultaar and Metalorn, which were shown by Star Wars: The Force Awakens Beginner Game to be located in square R-8.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Leia, Princess of Alderaan
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Rebel Rising
- ↑ 8.0 8.1
The Mandalorian – "Chapter 14: The Tragedy"
- ↑
Gareth Edwards and Gary Whitta Onboard for Star Wars Stand-Alone Film on StarWars.com (backup link)