Onderon

> "*This world is just another planet for the Empire to roll over. But we will not stand for it. The Rebellion is spreading, and the people of Onderon will soon be part of it.*"
> ― Aku Zaric
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**Onderon** was a jungle world located within the Inner Rim. During the Clone Wars, the planetary government aligned itself with the Confederacy of Independent Systems; in the Separatist Senate, Onderon was represented by Senator Mina Bonteri and later by her son, Lux Bonteri. In response to this political posture, a rebel cell on Onderon, led by siblings Steela and Saw Gerrera, formed with aid from the Jedi. This band of rebels excised the Separatist occupation from the planet, opening the door to joining the Galactic Republic. When Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine transformed the Republic into the Galactic Empire and declared himself Emperor, the planet was taken over by the Imperials. This led to the formation of the Partisans led solely by Saw Gerrera. Eventually, Onderon would become a flashpoint during the Galactic Civil War as a Rebellion movement formed under the command of Raith Gensly.

## **History**

In its earliest ages of civilization, Onderon was a world marked with savage jungles that were filled with dangerous creatures. To survive, the primitive human inhabitants of the planet protected themselves behind the walls of fortified settlements. Over time, these settlements grew to become enormous walled cities, including the planet's capital, Iziz.

### **Clone Wars**

Onderon was the site of an insurgency where several members came together, including Saw Gerrera and Lux Bonteri, whose success brought the system into the Galactic Republic.

### **Age of the Empire**

The peace bought through sacrifice during the Clone Wars was not long-lasting. The Republic reformed into the first Galactic Empire and it annexed Onderon. An insurgency rose up against Imperial rule, led once again by Saw Gerrera.

Sometime before the Battle of Yavin, Remus Carrick, an Imperial General, was placed in charge of the planet's military operations. Around this time, Admiral Artis Skoal was also placed in charge of the defensive fleet, while Moff Ordol Bain headed the sector.

### **Galactic Civil War**

After the destruction of Project Stardust, the rapidly moving Rebellion established Delta Base, a local Rebel Base led by Colonel Raith Gensly. From here, they led multiple attacks against the local Imperial garrison, including the main Imperial fortress, Fort Jaed. Among these rebels were Jonaa Duelian, Marco, Domino, Calo Pliskin, Kodrick Zusk, Suob Nobo, and Venat Zeriv.

## **Appearances**

*Star Wars: Age of Rebellion II*

* Episode I: Onslaught of Lika Town (First appearance)
* Episode II: Jungle Ambush!
* Episode III: The Iziz Infiltration
* Episode IV: Mystery of Evil
* Episode V: Fate's Confrontation
* Episode VI: The Jedi
* Episode VII: Rebel Rally
* Episode VIII: Chaos and Undoing
* Episode IX: Extrication Duel

## **Behind the Scenes**

Onderon was a planet featured in *Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi* and mentioned in several other books and comics as well as the *Star Wars: The Clone Wars* TV show. For more information on Onderon, refer to the Wookieepedia page for **Onderon**.