- "The extent of our withdrawal may render the planet unstable. It's gouge mining. There would be stress on the planet's core."
- ―Engineer officer to Imperial meeting on Ghorman
Gouge mining was a method of mining employed in the galaxy that could render a planet unstable. In 4 BBY, an Imperial engineering officer outlined the process and the effects it would have on the planet Ghorman when the Empire began mining its Kalkite deposits.[1]
Behind the scenes
Gouge mining was first mentioned in the second season of the Disney+ live-action series Star Wars: Andor, first appearing the in the first episode "One Year Later," which was released on Disney+[1] on April 22, 2025.[2]
Appearances
Star Wars: Andor — "One Year Later" (First mentioned)
