The mine wars were conflicts between rival gangs of miners on the planet Kessel over the coaxium and spice found beneath the world's surface. The gangs would tunnel into each other's territories and settle their claim disputes using enforcers armed with blasters and vibroblades, leading to casualties among the miners. The wars ended prior to the criminal Pyke Syndicate taking control of mining operations on Kessel, which had occurred[2] by 10 BBY.[1]
Behind the scenes
The mine wars were mentioned in the 2025 reference book Star Wars: Complete Locations, New Edition.[2] The new material in the book was written by Jason Fry and Emily Shkoukani.[3]
Sources
- Star Wars: Complete Locations, New Edition (First mentioned)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Wars: Complete Locations, New Edition states that the mine wars ended prior to the Pyke Syndicate taking control of mining on Kessel, which Star Wars: Timelines establishes as having occured by 10 BBY.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Star Wars: Complete Locations, New Edition
- ↑
Jason Fry (@jasoncfry.bsky.social) on Bluesky (post on March 8, 2025): "Just got a copy of the newly revised Star Wars: Complete Locations from DK, out Tuesday! I wrote the updates with the peerless @shkouks.bsky.social. You'll find 12 new artworks, an updated galaxy map, new and reworked planet profiles, and details and Easter eggs galore. And a glorious cover!" (backup link) (screenshot) (@shkouks.bsky.social confirmed to be Emily Shkoukani by Tarkin's Top Shelf (@tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social) on Bluesky (post on January 22, 2024): "New Episode! #296: Dawn of Rebellion with @shkouks.bsky.social and @infinata.bsky.social! Your hosts welcome Emily Shkoukani and Pablo Hidalgo to the show! They discuss the creative process behind the Visual Guide and get to know their guests with some fun #StarWars questions!📚" (backup link) (screenshot))
