Altair 9

Altair 9 was a dark, swampy planet in the Altair system of the Outer Rim Territories.

History

During the Galactic War, around the beginning of the Revanite crisis, Altair 9 was attacked by the Galactic Republic. Following a ten-month siege, the planet's capital, Klemark, was finally freed from Imperial control. The Republic subsequently provided food and other aid to the long-suffering people of the planet.^[5]

Located on the edge of space controlled by the Confederacy of Independent Systems, by the time of the Clone Wars, the planet was involved in a small skirmish between the Republic and the Separatists. Fighting on the ground, ARC trooper Alpha-98 was attacked by a broca whilst fighting the Separatist Droid Army.^[3]

Behind the scenes

Altair is a well-known star in Earth's own galaxy, and the use of this name in Star Wars can be compared to the references to Rigel VII.

Appearances

• Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan (Mentioned only)
• The Cestus Deception (First mentioned)
• The Cestus Deception abridged audiobook (Mentioned only)

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