Yavin Prime

Yavin Prime,^[6] also known simply as Yavin,^[7] was an orange gas giant, nearly 200,000 kilometers in diameter,^[4] located in the Outer Rim Territories.^[1] It was orbited by twenty-six moons,^[2] three of which could sustain humanoid life.^[4] One of those moons, Yavin 4, was once home to the ancient Massassi warriors^[1] and was used by the Rebel Alliance.^[7]

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.^[8]

HistoryEdit

In the year 0 BBY,^[9] 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.^[7]

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Behind the scenesEdit

The gas giant Yavin first appeared in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, the first Star Wars film.^[7]

The Rogue One Ultimate Visual Guide states that Yavin has twenty-six moons.^[2] However, Star Wars: Complete Locations states that the planet has thirteen moons.^[10]

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Non-canon appearancesEdit

• LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales – "Mission to Mos Eisley" (Appears in flashback(s))
• Rogue One: Recon A Star Wars 360 Experience (Mentioned only)

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