Aurodium

Aurodium was a type of metallic yellow-colored metal rarer than gold. It was rumored that alchemical forges on the planet Ossus were used to turn lead into aurodium.Nexus of Power The aurodium standard for currency was used by the Galactic Republic long before the Clone Wars.Rise of the Separatists
==History==
===Imperial Era===
In 14 BBY,Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order takes place five years after the Great Jedi Purge, which is dated to 19 BBY by Star Wars: Galactic Atlas. Therefore, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is set in 14 BBY. the fugitive Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis acquired enough aurodium to fashion a lightsaber hilt.Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Han Solo was in possession of aurodium-plated dice during his time as a scrumrat on Corellia.Solo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide Dryden Vos, leader of Crimson Dawn, wore an aurodium ring.Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition
===New Republic Era===
During the Cold War, the pilot Kazuda Xiono won a trophy made of aurodium from a race. After the Battle of Starkiller Base, General Leia Organa wore a pair of golden aurodium earrings.Star Wars: The Last Jedi: The Visual Dictionary The Ubdurian Cratinus wore a belt that had a buckle made of aurodium.Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Visual Dictionary
Currency on Cantonica was made from aurodium and the standard on the planet rather than New Republic credits, which were considered volatile. Anyone looking to spend money in the planet's casinos had to first exchange their funds for the resort's standard.Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary, New Edition Landonis Balthazar Calrissian wore a ring made from the material.Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
==Behind the scenes==
Aurodium first appeared in the Star Wars Legends novel Rogue Planet, released on May 2, 2000.Rogue Planet It was introduced to Star Wars canon in the video game Star Wars: Uprising.Star Wars: Uprising Aurodium features in the video game Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes as the most expensive datapack type.
The metal's name was inspired by the real chemical element gold and its symbol in the periodic table of elements: Au, which in turn is derived from the Latin aurum.
==Appearances==
===Non-canon appearances===
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==Sources==
*Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Visual Dictionary
*Nexus of Power
*Star Wars: The Last Jedi: The Visual Dictionary
*Solo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide
*Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary, New Edition
*Star Wars: Scum and Villainy: Case Files on the Galaxy's Most Notorious
*Star Wars: Smuggler's Guide
*Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
*Star Wars Day-at-a-Time Calendar 2021
*Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection
*Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith
*Star Wars 100 Objects
*Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
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==Notes and references==
Category:Metals