Tatooine

Tatooine from orbit

Tatooine is a planet located in the outer rim territories.

## Description

Tatooine was a desert world located in the far outer rim territories, closest to Hypori, Geonosis, and Naboo on the galactic map it held very little importance in resources, economics, or much else which made it the perfect hub for criminals including bounty hunters and smugglers. It was outside the traditional region of Hutt Space however remained under control of the faction for much of the planet's history. The Bounty Hunter's Guild had an outpost on the planet.

## History

### Pre-Colonization

Before Colonization, Tatooine was home to several distinct indigenous species. The planet was seen as a lush planet made up almost entirely of water with six miniature continents. There was a single major city on the system that stood as home to the majority of the residents until the system was conquered by The Rakatan Empire and the people were enslaved, in retaliation the natives rebelled the Rakatan only to be bombarded into the sand covered world most knew it as.

The native species at the time were forced to evolve and flee, this was how Jawas and Tusken Raiders came to be.

### Integration into Hutt Space

The Hutt's conquered the barren wasteland as part of their expansion project, they would build a local palace and would establish full planetary control.

### Early Human Immigration

The Hutt's would make a deal with several corporations and pirate groups to set up operations and allow for company towns filled with criminals and regular Republic citizens. The first towns ever established were Mos Eisley, Mos Shuuta, and Wayfar.

### Later Settlements

The Galactic Republic would sign a treaty with the Hutt Clan to allow for full colonization of the planet, though this was very limited in scope it allowed for thousands upon thousands of human migrants to enter the system, nearby systems such as Rodia and Ryloth sent their local populations as well to prevent over population. During this time Anchorhead, Mos Espa, and Bestine City were established.

### Republic At War

During the various Galactic Wars Tatooine would avoid them very narrowly, never being a major target and considered out of the way of things due to it's location, lack of resources, lax restrictions, and low population, as well as it's situation as a Hutt world meant very few factions cared to take it and would simply request access to arrive on much more relevant nearby planets such as Rodia, or Naboo.

### The High Republic and Classic Era

Tatooine was run dry during this period, lawlessness grew rampant and local criminal populations skyrocketed, taking up residence mainly in Mos Eisley. Smugglers, Bounty Hunters, and others alike would all come to the system looking for work. Though the planet lacked relevancy it's location far outside Hutt Space and large amounts of untouched land allowed for many to use it as a hub for criminal dealings.

The native Jawas would adapt to this colonization, melding with society by selling largely stolen machine parts and droids while the Tusken Raiders took negatively to the colonization and increasing population as it interfered with the ownership of their ancestral lands. This led to many violent confrontations out in the dune sea.

Tatooine was the birthplace of Anakin Skywalker, The Chosen One and future Jedi Knight.

### The Clone Wars and Dark Times

The Clone Wars briefly touched Tatooine, there were several military confrontations on the system, the first that were documented since the rebellion against the Rakata.

During the Dark Times several Jedi made the remote system their home to avoid The Empire. This included Obi Wan Kenobi among others.

## Inhabitants

### Species Overview

#### Significant Species

* Humans (32%)
* Jawas (16%)
* Twi'Leks (4%)
* Rodians (2%)
* Ithorians (1%)
* Others: 4%

### Notable Residents

* Anakin Skywalker
* Obi Wan Kenobi
* Jabba The Hutt
* Watto
* Gardulla The Hutt
* Lyra Skywalker
* Owen Lars
* Beru Whitesun-Lars
* Swilla Corey
* Biggs Darklighter
* Shmi Skywalker

## Locations

### Cities

* Mos Espa (Capital)
* Mos Eisley
* Mos Pelgo
* Anchorhead
* Allon
* Bestine City
* Ghorfas
* Junktown
* Mos Anek
* Mos Entha
* Mos Gamos
* Mos Ila
* Mos Nytram
* Mos Osnoe
* Mos Taike
* Mos Shuuta
* Mos Zabu
* Mos Taike
* Mos Shuuta
* Wayfar
* Old Capital

### Constructions

* Jabba's Palace
* The Mos Espa Grand Arena
* Lars Homestead

### Landmarks

* Beggar's Canyon
* Dune Sea
* Jundland Wastes
* Great Pit of Carkoon