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- "We are approaching the planet Yavin. The Rebel base is on a moon on the far side. We are preparing to orbit the planet."
- ―An Imperial officer, to Imperial Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin, via intercom
Yavin Prime,[10] also known simply as Yavin,[11] was an orange gas giant, nearly 200,000 kilometers in diameter,[7] located in the Outer Rim Territories.[1] Its clouds provided cover in battle, but death awaited any pilot who dove too far.[12]
It was orbited by twenty-six moons,[4] three of which could sustain humanoid life,[7] including Yavin 4, Yavin 8, and Yavin 13.[5] One of those moons, Yavin 4, was once home to the ancient Massassi warriors[1] and was used by the Rebel Alliance.[11]
The primary hyperlane used to reach Yavin was the Hydian Way; its trace hyperlanes included the Pinooran Spur, the Junction-Tierell Loop, and the Yavin Bypass.[13]
History[]
- "Orbiting the planet at maximum velocity. The moon with the Rebel base will be in range in thirty minutes."
- ―An Imperial officer, to Imperial Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin, via intercom
Yavin Prime orbited by several of its moons
In the year 0 BBY,[14] the Millennium Falcon orbited the gas giant to reach Yavin 4, where the headquarters for the Alliance to Restore the Republic were located. Later, Yavin 4 was almost destroyed by the Death Star, a planet-killing battle station designed by the Galactic Empire.[11]
Four years after the destruction of Alderaan, Captain Wedge Antilles and Vanguard Squadron were sent on a mission to Yavin Prime, to steal the Imperial II-class Star Destroyer Victorum, which was already in an engagement with Talus Group. The Star Destroyer was needed for the New Republic's secret Project Starhawk.[12]
Behind the scenes[]
The gas giant Yavin first appeared in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, the first Star Wars film.[11]
The Rogue One Ultimate Visual Guide states that Yavin has twenty-six moons.[4] However, Star Wars: Complete Locations states that the planet has thirteen moons.[15]
Appearances[]
Non-canon appearances[]
LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales – "Mission to Mos Eisley" (In flashback(s))- Rogue One: Recon A Star Wars 360 Experience (Mentioned only)
- The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
Sources[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Ultimate Star Wars
- ↑ Star Wars: The Galactic Explorer's Guide
- ↑
Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 34 (Guide to the Galaxy: Types of Stars)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Star Wars Helmet Collection 4 (Highlights of the Saga: The Battle of Yavin)
- ↑ Star Wars: The Force Awakens Beginner Game
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Star Wars: A New Hope junior novelization
- ↑ Star Wars: The Galactic Explorer's Guide
- ↑ The Empire Strikes Back: So You Want to Be a Jedi?
- ↑ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Star Wars: Squadrons
- ↑ Star Wars: The Rebel Files
- ↑ Star Wars: Galactic Atlas
- ↑ Star Wars: Complete Locations
