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    Kashyyyk

    Kashyyyk is the Wookiee homeworld, covered in dense forest. While Wookiees build their homes in the planet's trees, they are not a primitive species, and Kashyyyk architecture incorporates sophisticated technology. One of the last battles of the Clone Wars was fought here under the leadership of Yoda, with Wookiees and clones battling the Separatist droid army -- until the Emperor issued Order 66, commanding the clones to slaughter all Jedi. Yoda survived, however, with the help of natives Chewbacca and Tarfful, who used a hidden shuttle to evacuate the Jedi Master from the planet. In the aftermath, the brave Jedi Padawan Gungi, a survivor of the Jedi slaughter, was returned to what remained of his homeworld with the help of Clone Force 99.

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Appearances
  • Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Episode III)
  • Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Affiliations
  • Galactic Republic
  • Life Day
Climate
  • Temperate
Terrain
  • Forests
  • Oceans
  • Swamps
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  • Wookiee
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  • Bowcaster
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  • Wookiee Catamaran

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Separatist and Republic forces in combat during the Battle of Kashyyyk

A verdant world occupying a strategic position in the Mid Rim, Kashyyyk was the site of a fierce fight between the Republic and Separatist invaders in the final days of the Clone Wars. Jedi Masters Luminara Unduli and Yoda were among the commanders of a mixed force of clones and Wookiees that defended the coastal city of Kachirho.

Yoda on Kashyyyk during Order 66

During the fighting, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine issued Order 66. Unduli was believed killed, but Yoda sensed danger and struck down the clones sent to kill him. He then escaped the planet with help from friendly Wookiees.

Wookiee slaves rebelling against the Empire on Kessel

The Empire conquered Kashyyyk and subjected it to a brutal occupation, enslaving the Wookiees and using them as laborers. Many died due to brutal working conditions on planets such as Kessel. The Wookiees resisted Imperial occupation, with repeated uprisings triggering vicious retaliation by the Empire.

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    • The lush forested world of Kashyyyk occupied an important position on the hyperspace lanes of the...
    • The defense was led by Jedi Masters Luminara Unduli and Yoda, reflecting Kashyyyk’s strategic imp...
    • As the Separatist invaders came ashore near the city of Kachirho, the Wookiees fought bravely, th...
    • When Supreme Chancellor Palpatine issued Order 66, Unduli was captured and taken into custody by ...
    • Kashyyyk suffered under Imperial occupation, with the Empire enslaving Wookiees and using them as...
    • Chewbacca, a veteran of the Battle of Kashyyyk, would win renown as a rebel hero and become a sym...
  • The lush forested world of Kashyyyk occupied an important position on the hyperspace lanes of the Mid Rim. One of the final battles of the Clone Wars saw Separatist invaders try to take the planet from a Republic force of clone troopers, Jedi and Wookiees.

  • The defense was led by Jedi Masters Luminara Unduli and Yoda, reflecting Kashyyyk’s strategic importance to the Republic. Yoda volunteered to join the defenders because of his strong relationships with several Wookiee leaders.

  • As the Separatist invaders came ashore near the city of Kachirho, the Wookiees fought bravely, their weapons and war vehicles reflecting their trademark mix of galactic technology and traditional artistry. Soon the beaches were littered with inert droids, burned-out vehicles and dead Wookiees and clones.

  • When Supreme Chancellor Palpatine issued Order 66, Unduli was captured and taken into custody by the clones she’d once commanded. But Yoda escaped with the assistance of Tarfful and Chewbacca.

  • Kashyyyk suffered under Imperial occupation, with the Empire enslaving Wookiees and using them as laborers in terrible conditions on planets such as Kessel, with its brutal spice mines.

  • Chewbacca, a veteran of the Battle of Kashyyyk, would win renown as a rebel hero and become a symbol of resistance and hope for his homeworld.

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        Execute Order 66

        As the Clone Wars draw to a fiery close, Chancellor Palpatine begins his endgame and brands the Jedi Knights enemies of the Republic.

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            Yoda's Farewell to Chewbacca

            Following the execution of Order 66, Yoda bids farewell to Tarffull and Chewbacca before leaving for Dagobah.

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            Wookiee

            Shaggy giants from an arboreal world, the tall and commanding Wookiee species is an impressive sight to even the most jaded spacer. Despite their fearsome and savage countenance, Wookiees are intelligent, sophisticated, loyal and trusting. Loyalty and bravery are near-sacred tenets in Wookiee society. When peaceful, Wookiees are tender and gentle. Their tempers, however, are short; when angered, Wookiees can fly into a berserker rage and will not stop until the object of their distemper is sufficiently destroyed.

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            Chewbacca

            A legendary Wookiee warrior and Han Solo’s longtime co-pilot, Chewbacca continues to serve as faithful first mate to carry out daring missions against the First Order behind the controls of the Millennium Falcon. Known as Chewie to his closest friends, he was part of a core group of rebels who restored freedom to the galaxy during the reign of the Galactic Empire. Known for his short temper and accuracy with a bowcaster, Chewie also has a big heart and unwavering loyalty to his friends.

          • Tarfful

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            Tarfful

            A massive Wookiee general, Tarfful helped defend his native Kashyyyk during the Clone Wars. A distress signal brought Tarfful and his most trusted warriors rushing to Chewbacca's help against the hated Trandoshans on the hunting grounds of Wasskah. Later, Tarfful and Chewbacca fought side by side with General Yoda on the battlegrounds of Kashyyyk.

          • Yoda

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            Yoda

            Yoda was a legendary Jedi Master and stronger than most in his connection with the Force. Small in size but wise and powerful, he trained Jedi for over 800 years, playing integral roles in the Clone Wars, the instruction of Luke Skywalker, and unlocking the path to immortality.

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            Galactic Republic

            For over a thousand years, the Galactic Republic stood firm as a democratic union that governed the galaxy. The Republic was governed by the Galactic Senate, consisting of elected officials from each system and world, and Jedi Knights served as peacekeepers. With the rise of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, however, the Galactic Republic -- and democracy -- would crumble.

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            Luminara Unduli

            A green-skinned Mirialan, Luminara Unduli served the Jedi Order during the final years of the Galactic Republic, and trained the capable Padawan Barriss Offee. A no-nonsense Jedi Master, Luminara fought in Clone Wars battles such as Geonosis and Kashyyyk, and was thought to have perished during Order 66. In reality, she’d been taken into Imperial custody and executed, with holographic transmissions of her captivity used as bait to capture fugitive Jedi.

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