Phelarion

Phelarion was a terrestrial astronomical object where an Imperial Academy of the Galactic Empire was located. Phelarion shared its name with the Phelarion School, which was located on the planet Lothal.Servants of the Empire: Rebel in the Ranks Following the death of Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin at the Battle of Yavin in 0 BBY,Star Wars: Galactic Atlas many of the wealthy elite of the Imperial capital, Coruscant, sent their children to the academy on Phelarion in the hope of claiming some of the honor attached to Tarkin's reputation and memory. In 35 ABY, the historian Beaumont Kin mentioned Phelarion and its academy in hisStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary book The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire and claimed that the Coruscanti students sent to Phelarion lacked Tarkin's military instincts.
==Behind the scenes==
In the current Star Wars canon, Phelarion was mentioned in the 2024 reference book Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire, which was written by Dr. Chris Kempshall. The planet Phelarion originated in the Star Wars Legends continuity, where it first appeared in the comic strip "Princess Leia, Imperial Servant," which was written by Russ Helm, illustrated by Russ Manning, and published by the Los Angeles Times Syndicate"Princess Leia, Imperial Servant" between November 6 and December 31, 1979.Star Wars: The Classic Newspaper Comics Vol. 1
==Sources==
*Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire 
==Notes and references==
Category:Terrestrial astronomical objects