Ession was a planet in the Corporate Sector, located at the nexus of the Shaltin Tunnels and Lucaya Cross hyperlanes.[1] It has been settled since before 6000 BBY[1], establishing itself as a thriving manufacturing and trading center of the Corporate Sector.[1] An industrial manufacturing center, it was the headquarters of Pakkerd Light Transport, formerly a division of Sienar Fleet Systems.
After the death of the Emperor and Sienar's loss of Pakkerd[1], the warlord Zsinj seized Pakkerd Light Transport, building TIE Fighters for use in his war machine, and sent the Night Caller—under the control of Wraith Squadron—to protect the Implacable while it received the first shipment of new starfighters. However, the New Republic managed to get three squadrons of X-wings to the planet aboard the Blood Nest, and was able to knock out the Pakkerd plant before the TIEs could launch. The Republic also managed to take out the Implacable.
Ession was one of a number of planets where Roa encountered the Ryn. It was also home to the Ession Freedom Front, a violent revolutionary party.
Appearances
- X-Wing: Wraith Squadron (and unabridged audiobook) (First appearance, in book)
- The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial (Mentioned only)
- Legacy of the Force: Exile (Mentioned only)
Sources
"Who's Who in Rogue Squadron" — Star Wars Insider 59- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Essential Atlas
- Galaxy at War
