Liann Liann was the name given to the inhabitants of the planet Lianna , which was populated predominantly by Humans . They were mostly known for their talent in starship design , as Lianna was home to one of the powerful starship manufacturing companies in the galaxy , Santhe / Sienar Technologies . The average height of Liann Humans was less than the galactic average . Society and culture . The Liann were ethnically very similar to the other inhabitants of the Allied Tion sector , but were considered slightly more arrogant as a society than most Human cultures . However , most Liann would like to think of themselves as tough , shrewd and cunning but also pleasure - loving and successful . Liann architecture and fashion focused on decoration and bright color in most design aspects , which was seen as slightly garish by many off - worlders , as well as a sign of their arrogance . As a result of the urban lifestyle and environmental pollution of Lianna , flamboyance was seen as the ultimate luxury in Liann society . The homes of the wealthy on Lianna were filled with all the kinds of plants , trees and animals , as well as uneven stone floors and lush gardens stocked with flora that Lianna ' s environment lacked . Politics were very much a part of everyday Liann life , with almost everyone on the planet having some involvement . This is due to the fact most people where economically linked , normally through direct employment , to one of the many starship manufactures who ran the planet . One of the laws made by these companies and strictly upheld by the Liann was a strict weapon ban for all off - worlders . The Liann themselves were known for always carrying weapons , even in the home or in the workplace , despite the fact that Lianna was a relatively peaceful planet due to its citizen ' s neutral stance in the Galactic Civil War . Due to the lack of flora and fauna , Liann society was almost entirely dependent on importing food from other planets . As a result , fresh food was very rare on Lianna , and most dishes where strongly flavored with spices and additives . The few foods that actually were produced on Lianna were also usually described as hardy and inferior . This combination of reconstituted and poor quality food only added to the off - worlder view of the Liann being a people of questionable taste . Other than these differences , the Liann functioned like many other Human societies . As is to be expected of the inhabitants of a planet owned by corporations , business was a strong focus on Lianna , but there was also a strong social aspect to Liann culture , with many clubs and bars found in every city . History . Under the Galactic Republic , Lianna was an independent world of many cultures and religions . Liann society felt little bound by Galactic Republic law or policy during those times . As Lianna was a traditional territory of the Republic , the Senate turned a blind eye to the troubles of the Liann . Eventually , however , Lianna became part of the Kingdom of Barseg . In the era of Barsegian control , the Liann population was significantly reduced as a result of disease and culture shock . Many Liann were transported offworld during this time to become manual laborers throughout the Kingdom . The Liann rebelled against their new cruel rulers many times , but with each revolt ending in failure . The last rebellion was the attempt at independence made by the provinces of Berene and Caldara . Around the year 300 BBY , the plight of the Liann people reached the ears of policy - makers on Coruscant , and the Senate placed Lianna under its own governorship . Approximately 99 years before the Battle of Yavin , control of Lianna was turned over to the Sienar megacorporation , one of the key players in the galactic starship construction market . Kerred Santhe the Elder , a very wealthy industrialist native to the planet , purchased a controlling interest in the company immediately after Sienar assumed control of the planet , forcing Sienar to move the company ' s headquarters to Lianna and renaming it Santhe / Sienar Technologies . The company was initially all - powerful on Lianna , employing many of the Liann people , but its grip had loosened by Imperial times , allowing other corporations a say on the planet ' s management . Emperor Palpatine maintained a firm military presence on the planet to ensure Lianna ' s loyalty to the New Order .