Sabata was a celestial body[5] located in the Sabata system of the Halla sector, a part of the Mid Rim Territories[1] and the Slice.[2] It was situated in grid square R-9 of the Standard Galactic Grid[1] and was the homeworld of[4] the sentient Sabat species,[3] including the resistance fighter Leevan Tenza.[5]
Behind the scenes
Sabata was first mentioned on a map[6] designed by Christopher Ibbitt[7] that was created for the reference book Star Wars: Timelines and given out as a promotional poster at Celebration Anaheim[8] on May 27, 2022[9] prior to the book's release during Celebration Europe[10] of April 7 through 10, 2023.[11] The 2024 reference book Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy subsequently established Sabata as a distinct celestial body.[5]
Sources
- Star Wars Galaxy Map poster (also published on StarWars.com) (First mentioned) (Appears as point(s) on galactic map(s))
- Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy (First described)
Star Wars Galaxy Map on StarWars.com (article) (backup link) (Appears as point(s) on galactic map(s))
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Star Systems of the Galaxy on StarWars.com (current version) (backup link) (previous version) — Based on corresponding data for the Sabata system
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars Galaxy Map on StarWars.com (article) (backup link) places the Sabata system, and therefore Sabata itself, in the area of space Star Wars: The Galactic Explorer's Guide identifies as the Slice.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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 Sabata as one such homeworld with regard to the Sabat species.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
- ↑ 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)
