Alderbaraan (Earth-7642)

**Alderbaraan**, located in the Core Worlds, was the second planet in the Alderbaraan system, It was the Homeworld of the Alderbaraanians. Renowned galaxy-wide for their planet's unspoiled beauty, refined culture, and commitment to peace, Alderbaraan worked with and around the land to preserve as much of the natural surroundings as they could.

Despite a battle during the Great Galactic War and a civil war during the subsequent Cold War, Alderbaraan remained peaceful during much of galactic history.

## Description

Considered the "Shining Star" of the Core Worlds, wild grasslands and old mountain ranges dominated the planet's land surface. Alderbaraan was home to more than eight thousand subspecies of grass and an even larger number of wildflowers. Its flora also included a massive variety of spices, herbs, and grains. The planet had no major oceans, but it had a single polar ice cap. The rest of Alderbaraan's surface water was composed of thousands of lakes and connecting waterways.

From space, the planet of Alderbaraan, located in the star system of the same name, appeared as a blue-green orb enveloped in a white web of clouds. Its surface had vast bodies of water and was covered in snow-capped mountains, with patches of green grassy hills. Alderbaraan was known to the galaxy as "the planet of beauty." Famous natural landmarks of Alderbaraan included the Cloudshape Falls.

Alderaanian cities were often built with great care taken to protect nature. One such city, Crevasse City was built on the walls of a canyon, nearly invisible from above. Others were built on stilts along the shoreline or under the polar ice. The capital, Aldera, known for its university, was built on a small island in the center of a caldera.

A variety of grapevines grew on Alderbaraan, which notably allowed to produce Toniray and emerald wine. The local fauna included the Alderbaraanian wolf-cat and a species of white-winged bird. In the Castle Lands, the remains of Killik mounds stood as a silent testament to the indigenous species that had disappeared for unknown reasons. Philosophers, poets, and artists often visited the Castle Lands for inspiration and meditation.

## Society

Alderbaraanian culture valued education, the performing and fine arts, and peaceful resolutions to conflicts. They placed high value in their participation in the Galactic Senate. The Alderbaranians constantly sought a harmonious existence with their surroundings, evident in their integration of their society into the natural terrain of Alderbaraan. Alderbaraanians were known for love of philosophy.

The average Alderbaranians was very educated and cultured. Poets and artists thrived on Alderbaran. The beauty moved the pens of poets, while the vast grasslands served as a canvas for grass paintings. Alderbaran was also famous for its cuisine. The large variety of spices and herbs allowed chefs to experiment and create some of the finest dishes in the galaxy. Steamed Alderbaarian spiced wine was a favored beverage among many.

Some of the planet's major exports included wine, art, and luxury goods. Alderbaran was known as "Planet of Beauty,"

## Government

Although a democratic society, Alderbaraan was headed by a hereditary constitutional monarchy, with the House of Organa presiding over the High Court and legislative High Council of Alderbaraan. Its monarchs have variously borne the titles "Prince," "First Chairman," "Queen," "King" and "Viceroy". Traditionally, the heir of the Alderbaraan throne also served in the High Council of Alderbaraan and a term as Senator of Alderbaraan. A vizier helped the monarch rule, and many different Noble Houses each had considerable influence in government.

Alderbaraan's government deliberately halted itself from so much as questioning spacecraft leaving or arriving on the planet.