Telos IV, often called simply Telos, was the fourth world within the Telos system, located in the Outer Rim Kwymar sector. Situated on the strategically-important Hydian Way hyperlane, on the edge of Galactic Republic-controlled space, the Telosian military and economic power bases were considered vital to the survival of the Republic. In addition, the planet played host to the Agricultural Corps, where Jedi who had failed their training were sent to work as farmers and laborers. During one of the earliest battles of the Jedi Civil War, Telos was devastated by forces of the Sith Empire. Under orders from Darth Malak, former Republic Admiral Saul Karath demanded the planet's surrender; upon being rebuffed, he carried out his orders to bombard the surface. Soon after, the Jedi Order, fearful of an attack on the Jedi Enclave on Dantooine and the possible loss of many valuable relics, chose Telos as the site for a secret Jedi academy and repository. This academy was eventually taken over by the Jedi Master Atris, from where she hoped to rebuild the shattered Order.
In the year 3,955 BBY, at the behest of Republic Supreme Chancellor Cressa, Telos was chosen as the first planet to undergo a Republic-sponsored restoration effort. This initiative, if successful, would pave the way for the restoration of other planets that had been ravaged during the recent Mandalorian Wars and the conflict wrought by Darths Revan and Malak. The Telosian Restoration Project called for the construction of Citadel Station, an immense space station that orbited the planet, to implement the restoration process. Overseen by the Telosian Council, the Ithorian herd of Chodo Habat was chosen to manage the project. Telos and Citadel Station played a crucial part in the Jedi Exile's mission to end the First Jedi Purge, when the station was attacked by Sith forces under Darth Nihilus. In the wake of the battle, the Sith Triumvirate was defeated; this resulted in the eventual stabilization of the Republic. Due in part to the Exile's efforts, the Restoration Project was ultimately successful, and Telos once again became a lush planet, with many Sacred Places and national parks that drew tourists from throughout the galaxy.
In the final century of the Republic, Telos was a politically significant world, noted for its natural beauty and thriving tourist trade, in addition to the numerous business interests that eagerly established contracts and treaties with the Telosian government. In 53 BBY, the Governor of Telos, a wealthy citizen by the name of Crion, secretly sought to annex a neighboring planet for its valuable minerals and factories. Recruiting his son, the former Jedi Xanatos, as a co-conspirator, a grievous civil war was started by the duo after the Telosian populace was alerted to the scheme, and as a result Crion was slain. Nine years later, Xanatos—having convinced the Telosians of his and his father's innocence—sought to industrialize the natural resources of Telos in a bid for personal power. His plan was foiled and rather than face judgment for his crimes, Xanatos took his own life. During the Galactic Civil War, Telos, along with other planets within Kwymar sector, rebelled against the Galactic Empire. During the Kwymar Suppressions that followed, Telos was once again attacked, ending with an Imperial victory.
Description
The planet Telos IV was located between the planets of Toprawa and Ruuria on the Hydian Way hyperlane in the Outer Rim of the galaxy.[9] The capital of Telos was Thani, the city in which the Telosian government, consisting of the Telosian Council and Governor of Telos, was located.[1] However, during the restoration of Telos's devastated ecosystem in the aftermath of the Jedi Civil War, Citadel Station, in orbit above Telos, was the temporary residence of citizens and the center of government. The Telosian Restoration Project, begun in 3,955 BBY[10] and carefully overseen by the Ithorians,[11] was designed to return the planet to its former beauty and glory. The barren surface with its highly corrosive atmosphere was divided by a series of complex shield networks into Restoration Zones in which the Ithorians first stabilized the atmosphere and weather patterns, and later introduced various species of flora and fauna.[7] The restoration of Telos prompted the Telosians to take pride in their planet and set aside much of the land as Sacred Places and national parks. By the year 44 BBY, the tourist traffic to see the natural wonders of Telos accounted for a significant portion of the economy.[5]
Terrain
The orbital bombardment of Telos did little to change the fundamental topography of the planet. The first wave of Restoration Zones was designed in such a way so as to incorporate much of the original terrain, while excluding the many ruins and deserted military bases.[7] The features of these restored landscapes included stone crags dotted with forest glades, fields of blue and lavender flowers, stretches of beaches, deep lakes nestled in grassy hills, steam pools surrounded by golden sand, deep valleys with canyons and gorges, natural caverns, cultivated land, and a northern polar region with icy plateaus[4] and snow-capped mountains.[5]
Flora and fauna
Following the stabilization of the atmosphere within the Restoration Zones, many varieties of flora and fauna from ecologically rich planets such as Ithor, Onderon, and the jungle moon of Dxun were introduced. Apart from cultivating simple grasses and wildflowers, the Ithorians planted the short, thorny blba trees and the exotic bachani flowering plant. Many types of herbivores were imported, supplemented by the omnivorous cannoks from Dxun[11] to maintain their population. At one point during the First Jedi Purge, the carefully controlled zones were wrested from the Ithorians and given to the Czerka Corporation. Czerka had little interest in regulating the natural balance, resulting in the cannoks decimating the herbivore populations and eventually developing a desire to consume anything available.[7]
In the year 3,955 BBY, at the behest of Republic Supreme Chancellor Cressa, Telos was chosen as the first planet to undergo a Republic-sponsored restoration effort. This initiative, if successful, would pave the way for the restoration of other planets that had been ravaged during the recent Mandalorian Wars and the conflict wrought by Darths Revan and Malak. The Telosian Restoration Project called for the construction of Citadel Station, an immense space station that orbited the planet, to implement the restoration process. Overseen by the Telosian Council, the Ithorian herd of Chodo Habat was chosen to manage the project. Telos and Citadel Station played a crucial part in the Jedi Exile's mission to end the First Jedi Purge, when the station was attacked by Sith forces under Darth Nihilus. In the wake of the battle, the Sith Triumvirate was defeated; this resulted in the eventual stabilization of the Republic. Due in part to the Exile's efforts, the Restoration Project was ultimately successful, and Telos once again became a lush planet, with many Sacred Places and national parks that drew tourists from throughout the galaxy.
In the final century of the Republic, Telos was a politically significant world, noted for its natural beauty and thriving tourist trade, in addition to the numerous business interests that eagerly established contracts and treaties with the Telosian government. In 53 BBY, the Governor of Telos, a wealthy citizen by the name of Crion, secretly sought to annex a neighboring planet for its valuable minerals and factories. Recruiting his son, the former Jedi Xanatos, as a co-conspirator, a grievous civil war was started by the duo after the Telosian populace was alerted to the scheme, and as a result Crion was slain. Nine years later, Xanatos—having convinced the Telosians of his and his father's innocence—sought to industrialize the natural resources of Telos in a bid for personal power. His plan was foiled and rather than face judgment for his crimes, Xanatos took his own life. During the Galactic Civil War, Telos, along with other planets within Kwymar sector, rebelled against the Galactic Empire. During the Kwymar Suppressions that followed, Telos was once again attacked, ending with an Imperial victory.
Description
The planet Telos IV was located between the planets of Toprawa and Ruuria on the Hydian Way hyperlane in the Outer Rim of the galaxy.[9] The capital of Telos was Thani, the city in which the Telosian government, consisting of the Telosian Council and Governor of Telos, was located.[1] However, during the restoration of Telos's devastated ecosystem in the aftermath of the Jedi Civil War, Citadel Station, in orbit above Telos, was the temporary residence of citizens and the center of government. The Telosian Restoration Project, begun in 3,955 BBY[10] and carefully overseen by the Ithorians,[11] was designed to return the planet to its former beauty and glory. The barren surface with its highly corrosive atmosphere was divided by a series of complex shield networks into Restoration Zones in which the Ithorians first stabilized the atmosphere and weather patterns, and later introduced various species of flora and fauna.[7] The restoration of Telos prompted the Telosians to take pride in their planet and set aside much of the land as Sacred Places and national parks. By the year 44 BBY, the tourist traffic to see the natural wonders of Telos accounted for a significant portion of the economy.[5]
Terrain
The orbital bombardment of Telos did little to change the fundamental topography of the planet. The first wave of Restoration Zones was designed in such a way so as to incorporate much of the original terrain, while excluding the many ruins and deserted military bases.[7] The features of these restored landscapes included stone crags dotted with forest glades, fields of blue and lavender flowers, stretches of beaches, deep lakes nestled in grassy hills, steam pools surrounded by golden sand, deep valleys with canyons and gorges, natural caverns, cultivated land, and a northern polar region with icy plateaus[4] and snow-capped mountains.[5]
Flora and fauna
Following the stabilization of the atmosphere within the Restoration Zones, many varieties of flora and fauna from ecologically rich planets such as Ithor, Onderon, and the jungle moon of Dxun were introduced. Apart from cultivating simple grasses and wildflowers, the Ithorians planted the short, thorny blba trees and the exotic bachani flowering plant. Many types of herbivores were imported, supplemented by the omnivorous cannoks from Dxun[11] to maintain their population. At one point during the First Jedi Purge, the carefully controlled zones were wrested from the Ithorians and given to the Czerka Corporation. Czerka had little interest in regulating the natural balance, resulting in the cannoks decimating the herbivore populations and eventually developing a desire to consume anything available.[7]
