Saleucami / Legends Saleucami ( ) was a dim , arid world in the Suolriep sector of the Outer Rim Territories . An economic powerhouse and major trading center in the Outer Rim , Saleucami was politically powerful during the Great Galactic War and a strategically held world within the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars . Controlled by the Techno Union throughout the Separatist Crisis , the world was liberated by the Grand Army of the Republic before the rise of the Galactic Empire and was spared the retribution demanded of other former Separatist worlds . Located between Kegan and Handooine along the Talcene Transit , the planet was supplied by cargo ships off of the Perlemian Trade Route that were headed to the Kuthic Worlds . Description . Saleucami was a dim , arid world with scattered oases of plant growth . Its name , Saleucami , meant " oasis " in Pantoran ; a word which was fitting for the only habitable planet within a system filled with dead , uninhabitable worlds and meteors . These meteors would frequently cross paths with the planet ' s orbit and would bombard its surface creating huge craters and calderas . Overtime , geothermal vents and subterranean water opened up within these craters , creating circular seas and turning some calderas into life - filled pockets on the planet ' s surface . Ranging from desert to wetlands , the terrain on Saleucami was as diverse as its colonists . Saleucami had no indigenous sentient species , but with its pleasant climate for most of the year outside of the scorching hot equatorial regions , many settlers came to find their own oasis . Among the most prominent species were the Pantoran , Weequay , Gran , and Twi ' lek . These colonists lived in tiny townships within the mineral - rich , fertile craters of the world . Establishing Taleucema as the planet ' s major spaceport and capital , the location was chosen for its system of subterranean magma streams and geothermal vents . Harnessing the natural power of these features , the city - dwellers used the vents to power the city and provide warmth during the freezing desert nights . Diversity among the ecosystems created in these craters was marveled at by the local Saleucamians and visitors alike . Vast tracts of woodland would be broken up by deserts and swamps , while thick jungles filled with predators appeared elsewhere . Culture . The culture on Saleucami primarily developed out of the Pantoran heritage , as they were the first settlers on the world . Based around the tenants of freedom of expression , the pursuit of happiness , and an explorer ' s spirit , the world blossomed on the Outer Rim , attracting many diverse species to its crater cities . As more and more cultures arrived , Saleucami ' s welcoming stance allowed for and encouraged full , cultural assimilation of different viewpoints . The Gran and Twi ' lek settlers brought much influence to the world , and had the greatest impact on Saleucami ' s cultural practices . The more insular Weequays differed in that they kept to their own self - contained neighborhoods and were not as culturally present as other species . Because the summer months saw dramatic temperature increases , most settlers did their business at night , choosing to remain indoors during the day . This period of the evening was known as Eventide , and became a holiday of sorts for the first Pantoran settlers . Serving midday meals at midnight , the Pantorans reversed their schedules for the three months of summer and were highly active in the evenings . History . Saleucami was originally colonized by Pantorans in 6100 BBY , dwelling within the fertile calderas outside of the equatorial zones . As more and more settlers heard of the original colonists ' successes , members of other species flocked to the world to establish thriving enclaves there as well . Overtime , the Saleucamians had developed defense systems which prevented meteor impact by blasting incoming space debris to dust before it entered the atmosphere . Having found much success at developing an economic hub on the Outer Rim , Saleucami ' s government enjoyed strong political clout within the Galactic Republic . During the Great Galactic War , the planet was often spoken of as the Outer Rim ' s most prosperous trading hub . Repeated Republic losses , including a devastating orbital battle caused the planet ' s government to doubt the Republic ' s ability to defend its allies , and Saleucami became one of the founding members of the Rift Alliance , with the blunt - spoken Senator Alauni as its representative . The actions of the third Jedi Barsen ' thor convinced the Rift Alliance worlds , including Saleucami , to remain allied to the Republic , with Alauni as one of three possible candidates to represent the alliance in the Galactic Senate . As a thriving world , Saleucami attracted all sorts of visitors seeking solitude an anonymity . Around 67 BBY , a Force - sensitive Iktotchi female had a cult following on Saleucami . Possessing an innate gift for prophecy , the Iktotchi predicted the fall of the Galactic Republic and the Jedi Order , as well as the Clone Wars and the rise of the Empire . Following information stolen from Darth Venamis , the Muun Sith Darth Plagueis came to Saleucami and listened to the prophet . Concerned that the prophet would prematurely reveal his plans , Plagueis electrocuted her with Force lightning and killed her . Despite its best efforts to remain a peaceful oasis , Saleucami came under direct control of the Techno Union three years before the Battle of Naboo . When the Clone Wars began , its ties to the Techno Union placed it squarely under the control of the Confederacy of Independent Systems . As a result , the planet was named by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine as part of a " Triad of Evil , " alongside Felucia and Mygeeto . Jedi Knights Obi - Wan Kenobi , Anakin Skywalker , and Adi Gallia once led a mission to rescue Eeth Koth from General Grievous , who was in orbit around Saleucami at the time . When the ship was destroyed the Jedi searched for Grievous in a forested area of the planet . This led to a small skirmish during which Clone Captain CT - 7567 , nicknamed " Rex , " was injured . While healing , Rex also discovered a clone deserter living as a farmer with his adopted family . Rex then helped the deserter and his family with an abandoned pod containing droid commandos . Despite the population ' s desire to remain out of the war , the Confederacy used the planet as a staging area during the Outer Rim Sieges . Unbeknownst to the Saleucamian government , Count Dooku ' s Dark Acolyte s had begun to convert several of the worlds underground caverns into cloning facilities for their own clone army — Morgukai clones trained by Anzat assassins . Despite their efforts at secrecy , this plot was discovered by the Jedi Master Tholme and Aayla Secura . As a result , the Jedi High Council sent Jedi Generals Oppo Rancisis and his second - in - command Quinlan Vos along with a task force to destroy the cloning operations on Saleucami . This would start a massive five month - long siege between the Republic and the Separatist forces on the planet . First , the Republic captured Saleucami ' s main city and then fought their way inward . During the conflict , Jedi Master Rancisis was murdered by his former friend , Sora Bulq , after being distracted by Anzat assassins . Sora Bulq and Tol Skorr were later killed by Quinlan Vos and Bok was slain by Aayla Secura . The Republic forces also flooded Saleucami ' s magma tunnels to kill the Separatist Morgukai clones . Despite heavy losses on both sides , Saleucami ' s infrastructure was not heavily damaged , as most of the fighting occurred in the unpopulated desert regions . Maintaining a strong economy after the Republic established an interim government to lead the planet through post - battle clean - up and recovery efforts , the Saleucamians embraced the Grand Army ' s presence and lauded them as saviors . Leading Republic clean - up efforts was Jedi Master Stass Allie and Commander Neyo . While patrolling the battlefield for remaining Confederate forces in a unit of BARC troopers , Neyo received Order 66 over a secure comm channel . Neyo and his lieutenant fired upon Allie ' s 74 - Z speeder bike , destroying the vehicle and killing the Jedi Master instantly . As the Republic transformed into the Galactic Empire , Saleucami ' s place within the galaxy remained unchanged . An Imperial Governor was installed in the region to ensure the planet ' s loyalty to Coruscant ; though the governor came to be on the payroll of the Zann Consortium . During the Galactic Civil War , Jabba Desilijic Tiure had some holdings and a secret communications outpost on Saleucami , which were captured and eventually forcibly handed over to Tyber Zann shortly after the Battle of Yavin . Around the same time , the space above the planet was also the site of a skirmish between the Rebel forces of Renegade Squadron , led by Commander Gial Ackbar , and Imperial troops , led by the bounty hunter Boba Fett , which led to the capture of most of the Rebels on the mission . During the Yuuzhan Vong War , Saleucami was conquered by the invaders . Behind the scenes . The pronunciation is somewhat in dispute , depending on what one considers canon . In " " , Obi - Wan Kenobi pronounces / sʌ ' lukəˌmaɪ / , while in " " characters pronounce / ˈsæl . jʊˌkɑ . mi / . Col Serra pronounces is / ˈseɪ . liˌuːkɑ . mi / in " " . The difference could be attributed to Ewan McGregor ' s Scottish accent . Characters in " " also use the / sʌ ' lukəˌmaɪ / pronunciation , indicating that it is likely the correct pronunciation . In Star Wars The Old Republic however , Master Satele Shan pronounces it / ˌsuːl . jʊ . kɑˈmiː / . In " The Essential Atlas " , Saleucami is pictured as having a light purple surface . This is most likely an error because all other sources show Saleucami as a brownish - green planet . During pre - production of " Revenge of the Sith " , Saleucami was given to a concept called " bridge planet , " a world made up of arcing parabolic bridges with upside - down skylines extending from the curving frames . This planet was to be a major stronghold of the Techno Union , when a Clone Wars montage was to portray the engagement of the Confederacy founders on their respective homeworlds . The bridge world concept evolved and became Cato Neimoidia in the finished film . Saleucami was then reassigned to a planet where Stass Allie had been killed .