The Theory of Universal Reference stated that time and space were unified and objects could not travel at the speed of light.
It was developed by the Drall scientist Tiran circa 35,000 BBY.
Behind the scenes
The Theory of Universal Reference is equivalent in its fundamental aspects to the theory of relativity. The term "relativity" also exists in the Star Wars universe, as in the case of relativistic shielding.
Appearances
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (Indirect mention only)
- MedStar I: Battle Surgeons (First mentioned)
- The Last Jedi (Mentioned only)
Sources
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia (Tiran entry)
Non-canon sources
- Monsters and Aliens from George Lucas (as relativity theory)