Mefti was an astronomical object[6] located in the Mefti system of the Colonies[1] and the Interior.[2] It was situated in grid square L-8 of the Standard Galactic Grid[1] and was connected to the Thrinittik system[7] and the Uviuy Exen system via the hyperspace route known as the Shwuy Exchange.[3] Mefti was the homeworld of[5] the sentient Meftian species,[4] including the gunslinger Kullbee Sperado.[6]
Behind the scenes
Mefti was first mentioned on a map[8] designed by Christopher Ibbitt[9] that was created for the reference book Star Wars: Timelines and given out as a promotional poster at Celebration Anaheim[10] on May 27, 2022[11] prior to the book's release during Celebration Europe[12] of April 7 through 10, 2023.[13] The 2024 reference book Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy subsequently established Mefti as a distinct celestial body.[6]
Sources
- Star Wars Galaxy Map poster (also published on StarWars.com) (First mentioned)
- Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy (First described)
Star Wars Galaxy Map on StarWars.com (article) (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
Star Systems of the Galaxy on StarWars.com (current version) (backup link) (previous version) — Based on corresponding data for the Mefti system
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars Galaxy Map on StarWars.com (article) (backup link) places the Mefti system, and thereby Mefti itself, in the area of space Star Wars: The Galactic Explorer's Guide identifies as the Interior.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Star Wars Galaxy Map on StarWars.com (article) (backup link) places the Mefti system, and thereby Mefti itself, on the hyperspace route Where in the Galaxy Are the Worlds of Rogue One? on StarWars.com (article) (backup link) identifies as the Shwuy Exchange, specifically before the route's junction with the Hydian Way super-hyperroute. The Star Wars: The Force Awakens Beginner Game further places the Uviuy Exen system at that point.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Guardians of the Whills
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The Essential Atlas and Galactic Cartography: Official Discussion (post by jasonfry) on the Jedi Council Forums' Literature board (December 11, 2007): "I wouldn't get your hopes up re alien homeworlds, beyond simple stuff like the Planetnamian species getting a Planetnamia on the map or things Dan and I can account for with a relatively quick reference." (backup link) (screenshot) Jason Fry, co-author of The Essential Atlas and a number of maps in the current Star Wars canon (see a list here), stated his intention to create homeworlds for numerous species based on context implied from their names. This article treats Mefti as one such homeworld with regard to the Meftian species.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
- ↑ Star Wars Galaxy Map on StarWars.com (article) (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars Galaxy Map poster
- ↑ Email from Jason Fry on July 31, 2025 — Used with permission
- ↑ SWCA 2022: 7 Things We Learned from the Lucasfilm Publishing Behind the Page Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ DK Books US (@dkpublishing) on Twitter (post on May 27, 2022): "Just announced at #StarWarsCelebration! Get your exclusive map - only at booth #2525." (backup link)
- ↑ Check Out Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 Exclusives from Hasbro, the LEGO Group, and More on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Plan Ahead with the Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 Panel Schedule on StarWars.com (backup link)
