Aurea Aurea was a planet , located in the Aurea system , well known for its expert artisans . The skilled glass workers of the planet were known to make objects of outstanding beauty ; luxury vessels that were considered nearly priceless . Further , if one of the vessels was broken , they were known to recreate the object with an even greater beauty than before . Where this skill arose from was unknown ; speculations included an extremely long tradition of glass working , the planet ' s golden sands , or the temperature of the fires . Aurea is a diverse planet , with mid - sized landmasses of differing makeups surrounded by large , deep blue oceans . Most continents have a tropical climate , with some being more temperate . Vast deserts of shifting sand dunes dominate others , such as the largest northern continent with Shakamm Crater and Crysallia , though these tend to have tropical coastlines . Another , smaller , northern continent holds the famous Carmine Peaks of Aurea ; Aurea ' s few mining operations tend to be here . The planet ' s close star means a warm , humid climate in most regions , with small polar icecaps . However , no matter the biome or geology , all of Aurea can be described by one word : vibrant . The shallow seas shimmer with brilliant turquoise , while the ocean depths appear a rich , majestic blue . The desert sands reflect the sun ' s light in a rippling golden hue ; the tropical forests cover vast swaths of land in a million shades of lush green . Whatever the quirks of Aurea ' s climate and geology , the planet appears an iridescent jewel from space , and just as beautiful on the ground . The Shakamm Crater remains one of the planet ' s most important locations . It measures over 10 kilometers across . The Mardri arcology perches on the northwest lip of the crater . Extremely limited mining operations extract the burning crystals for use by the artisans of the Soulworks Collective and those they have approved for special projects . Though these crystals were forged with the same sands that now prove such a staple in Aurean art and culture , the unique nature of their forging ( in the fury of a titanic meteor impact ) means no one has been able to duplicate them . In the Torragan Mountains over two thousand kilometers away to the southeast , two other fantastic discoveries further enhanced the nearly mythical reputation of Aurea . One is the Dome of Crystal Fire , a gargantuan cave deep below the mountains . The same burning crystals cover the walls , creating a dazzling display of constantly shifting colored lights . It is believed that the overall colors and patterns change based on the spirits of those within the cave . The leaders of the Soulworks Collective declared the Dome a protected space : limiting access with trained guides and armed guards to protect the entire chamber . The other treasure of the Torragan Mountains is the Eternal Furnace , a giant lava pool used by the Aurean Glassworker ' s Guild for their most audacious and important projects . Apprentices to the guild spend many years just developing the tolerances necessary to work in the presence of such fiery heat , and the most incredible works of glass known in the galaxy come from the artisans who work with the Furnace . Geologists speculate that the Dome of Crystal Fire may have formed out of similar tectonic activity , with molten magma forging the mountains ' minerals the same way the meteor impact did in Shakamm Crater . Given that the mountains are tectonically active , this may mean other natural treasures still lie in their roots , waiting to be discovered . Three moons orbit Aurea . Two are lifeless rocks , but the third moon , Ifeoma , is tidally locked and has a cool , humid , and perpetually cloud - covered environment . The moon ' s main city , also called Ifeoma , was located on the moon ' s far side and was home to Merich ' s Bend Tavern . During the time of the Galactic Empire , Rebel sympathizers arranged gunrunning operations from this establishment . It was from this location that Twi ' lek singer , Saahir Ru ' luv , and her fiancée , Juri Marbra , began their last mission for the Rebellion before their deaths , hiring Saahir ' s true love , Thaddeus Ross , and Trep Winterrs to haul a munitions cargo including 500 blaster rifles aboard the " Kierra " to a hidden Rebel base .