Geonosis

Geonosis, referred to as Geonosia by some natives, was the desert home planet of the Geonosians. It was the Confederacy of Independent Systems' first capital and hosted its major battle droid foundries. It was the site of the First Battle of Geonosis, the opening conflict of the Clone Wars, as well as the subsequent invasion by the Galactic Republic. Later in the Clone Wars, Geonosis would be retaken by the Separatists, leading to a second invasion of the planet; the Second Battle of Geonosis would end up being Jarik Shan's first mission in the Clone Wars as the new Padawan learner of Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi. His experiences during the war on the desert planet would give Shan a strong dislike of the planet for decades to come.
Following the cessation of the Clone Wars, the Death Star would be constructed above the planet and placed under the command of Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin. Five years after the conflict's conclusion and transformation of the Republic, the Galactic Empire would garrison the planet heavily, attempt to mine the planet's asteroids for minerals, and relocate the Death Star to another construction site, while the planet was sterilized by the Empire as a security measure, an act which resulted in the virtual elimination of the planet's native population.
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