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.

## **Appearances**

* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 1: Landing at Point Rain" (first appearance)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 2: Legacy of Terror"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 3: Brain Invaders"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 4: Bounty Hunters" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 9: Voyage of Temptation" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 10: Break at the Temple" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 13: Hunt for Ziro" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 17: Overlords" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 47: Bound for Rescue" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 66: Battle of Devaron" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 59: The Lost One" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 60: Voices" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 68: Call for Assistance" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 18: Searching for Answers" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 65: The Lost Commanders" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 93: The Mystery of Chopper Base" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 4: Anger" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 17: The Last Battle" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 40: Some Preparation"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 41: Ghosts of Geonosis Pt 1"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 42: Ghosts of Geonosis Pt 2"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 43: Trials of the Darksaber" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 52: Old Wounds" (hologram only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 53: Terror From beyond" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 55: Zero Hour Pt 2" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 6: Children of the Force* — "Chapter 2: Need for Rebels" (mentioned only)