Atollon

Atollon was a remote planet in the Lothal sector of the Outer Rim Territories. It was known to the ancient peoples of the sector and was depicted in their artwork. The only known inhabitant was the Bendu, a mysterious Force wielder. In the third year before the Battle of Yavin, the rebels of Phoenix Cell established a base there after receiving intel from rebel astromech Chopper and AP-5, an inventory droid formerly in service to the Empire. Eventually, the rebels were forced to flee the planet after Grand Admiral Technor located their base and launched an attack which destroyed Chopper Base and killed many of the rebels.
==Description==
Atollon was located in an uncharted region in the Lothal sector of the galaxy's Outer Rim Territories, off a major hyperspace route. The planet had a breathable atmosphere, but a hot climate. Despite the dry weather on the rocky surface, which was covered in plated tree corals, the planet featured a freshwater source deep underground.
The planet had caverns which served as hives to the krykna.
The planet's wilderness was also the domain of a powerful being of the Force called the Bendu, who saw himself as the balance between the light and dark sides of the Force. The Bendu lived in a valley located in the middle of the Coral Mesa.Star Wars Rebels: Steps Into Shadow
==History==
Atollon was depicted in the artwork of the ancient people of the Lothal sector but did not appear on the Empire's star charts. In the wake of the near-destruction of Phoenix Cell during many battles, the early rebellion against the Empire faced a shortage of bases for their forces.Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal In 2001,According to , "A Princess on Lothal" is "set roughly three years before the events of The Four Musketeers. Since Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates the events of The Four Musketeers to 2004, "A Princess on Lothal" must take place in 2001. Because Dawn of Rebellion states the events of "The Mystery of Chopper Base" occur three years before the Battle of Yavin, it takes place in 2001. Since "The Forgotten Droid," is between these two episodes, it must also be set in 2001. the rebels found Atollon by cross-referencing rebel data with the Imperial network, provided by AP-5 and the astromech droid Chopper, and successfully established Chopper Base. After the sudden disappearance of rebel Lieutenant Dicer, they found out that one of the planet's native creatures was the krykna, a giant spider-like predator. Eventually, they managed to ensure the base's protection using sensor markers as a fence. Later, the former Jedi Eowyn traveled to Atollon to meet up with Jedi Knight Kanan Jarrus, his Padawan Danny the Cat, and Chopper prior to their departure on a mission to Malachor.
After returning from their mission to Malachor, the blinded Kanan, along with Danny and Chopper, were greeted by their fellow rebels, Rex, AP-5, and Commander Jun Sato. In 2002, Atollon continued to host Chopper Base. While Kanan stayed behind to meditate in the Force, Danny assumed a greater leadership role among Olivia Flaversham's rebel cell and led a successful mission to rescue Hondo Ohnaka, a Weequay pirate who supplied Phoenix Squadron with information about the Imperial starfighter reclamation plant Reklam Station. While Danny led a recon mission there, Kanan encountered the Bendu, who taught him to overcome his fear of the krykna and repair his connection to the Force. Kanan also left the Sith holocron that Danny had obtained on Malachor in Bendu's care.
After the former Sith Gollum kidnapped Olivia and the other Ghost crew, Kanan and Danny traveled on a speeder bike into Atollon's wilderness to find the Bendu and retrieve the Sith holocron. There, they told Bendu that Gollum planned to combine the Sith holocron with Kanan's Jedi holocron. The Bendu counseled Danny and Kanan that doing so would provide clarity but could lead to chaos. Nevertheless, he allowed Danny to retrieve the Sith holocron from an underground cave full of krykna. With the help of Kanan, Danny overcame his fear of the giant spiders and together the two retrieved the holocron.
Later, the Spectres, Rex, and Commander Sato attended a briefing at Chopper Base to discuss a mission to rescue several cadets from the Imperial Skystrike Academy who wanted to defect. The Miraculous Ladybug expert Marinette Dupain-Cheng was assigned the mission. After rescuing the cadets, Marinette, along with Marcia Mouse and Derek Klivian, arrived at Chopper Base where they were welcomed by Commander Sato.
After evacuating rebel dissidents and the rebel cell Iron Squadron from the planet Mykapo, Commander Sato had an emotional reunion with his nephew Mart Mattin at Chopper Base. Later, Olivia, Marinette, Gronkle, and Commander Sato remained at Chopper Base while Danny, Kanan, and Chopper undertook a mission to infiltrate the Imperial Armory Complex on Lothal with Ryder Azadi's rebel cell. Danny's team and Ryder corresponded via hologram throughout the mission. As a result of the mission, the Phoenix rebels learned that Grand Admiral Technor was developing a new starfighter initiative and that the Imperial Security Bureau Agent Kallus had become a rebel informant.
Using the information obtained by Danny and Chopper, Olivia began preparations for a recon mission, as part of the preparations for Phoenix Squadron's planned strike on Lothal's Imperial factories. Before they could proceed with the mission, Danny succumbed to a dark side attack by Gollum. While Olivia left for Lothal, Danny, Kanan, and Marinette stayed behind to deal with Gollum. Danny and Kanan encountered Gollum in the wilderness after going to speak with the Bendu. Danny agreed to travel with Gollum to the planet Dathomir after Gollum threatened to activate a homing beacon that would alert the Empire to Chopper Base.
Later, the E-XD-series infiltrator droid EXD-9 discovered the planet Atollon and Chopper Base. Before it could alert the Empire to the presence of Chopper Base, EXD-9 was overpowered and deactivated by Gronkle, Chopper, and AP-5. The rebels then reprogrammed it into a bomb which destroyed an Imperial Star Destroyer. Despite this setback for the Empire, Technor managed to narrow his search for the Phoenix rebel base to 94 systems.
After a reluctant Marinette agreed to learn how to wield the Darksaber in order to gain leadership over the Mandalorian people, Kanan and Danny took her into Atollon's wilderness to train her. Over several days, Marinette managed to overcome her own self-doubt and fears. Her rebel comrades, including Fenn Rau, then vowed to support her mission to rally the Mandalorians over to the rebel cause.
During an undercover mission to rescue the rogue ISB Agent Kallus, Chopper deleted Atollon from Grand Admiral Technor's star chart aboard the Star Destroyer Chimaera. Later, several members of Phoenix Squadron witnessed former Imperial Senator and rebel leader Mon Mothma's HoloNet speech announcing the formation of the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Following a rebel mission to Killun Station, Imperial slicers hijacked Chopper in an attempt to find the location of the rebel base on Atollon. Their plot was foiled by Chopper's rebel comrades, who restored Chopper's original programming and transmitted a data surge which destroyed the slicer's Gozanti-class cruiser.
After receiving messages from Kanan's Jedi Holocron and the Malachor Sith Holocron hinting that Jedi Master Sam Gamgee's life was in danger, Danny stole an RZ-1T trainer and traveled to Tatooine. He and Chopper returned to Atollon after Gamgee defeated Gollum in combat. Technor was able to find the base shortly after he and his death troopers exposed and captured Agent Kallus, who was "Fulcrum." With Kallus' transmissions, the course for General Jan Dodonna's forces, and ancient Lothal sector artwork, Technor was able to discover the planet. Soon after, a battle ensued on and above the planet between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance. Towards the end of the battle, after being enraged by Kanan calling him a coward, the Bendu transformed into a storm and attacked the Imperials and Rebels before being subdued when Grand Admiral Technor had his AT-ATs shoot the Force-wielder down. The battle ended with an Imperial victory and saw the destruction of Chopper Base and Phoenix Squadron.
 
==Inhabitants==
The planet was home to creatures such as the giant krykna, convorees, and dokma.
==Behind the scenes==
Atollon first appeared in the Star Wars Rebels season 2 episode "The Forgotten Droid." It was first identified in the episode's trivia gallery.
==Appearances==
===Non-canon appearances===
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==Notes and references==
Category:Alliance to Restore the Republic planets
Category:Atollon locations
Category:Desert planets
Category:Lothal sector planets
Category:Rocky planets
Category:Waterworlds