Universe of Star Wars

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← Previous revision Revision as of 15:42, 27 April 2026 Line 2: Line 2: {{Italic title|string=Star Wars}} {{Italic title|string=Star Wars}} [[File:Star Wars in Tunisia - Lars Homestead in Chott el Djerid (Cropped 2).png|thumb|upright=1.5| Lucas' intent when creating a universe for ''Star Wars'' was to tell a story separate from Earth, both geographically and temporally, set "a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away". [[Chott el-Jerid]], Tunisia (pictured in 2010) was filmed for the setting of the planet Tatooine.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Walter |first=Damien |date=2015-12-04 |title=Wookie books: the science fiction that inspired George Lucas's Star Wars |url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2015/dec/04/sci-fi-books-inspired-star-wars-legend-george-lucas-force-awakens |access-date=2025-05-27 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077 |quote=Star Wars made science fiction a cultural phenomenon, but the film’s origins lie in other texts, and ancient myths conceived a long time ago, in civilisations far, far away}}</ref>]] [[File:Star Wars in Tunisia - Lars Homestead in Chott el Djerid (Cropped 2).png|thumb|upright=1.5| Lucas' intent when creating a universe for ''Star Wars'' was to tell a story separate from Earth, both geographically and temporally, set "a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away". [[Chott el-Jerid]], Tunisia (pictured in 2010) was filmed for the setting of the planet Tatooine.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Walter |first=Damien |date=2015-12-04 |title=Wookie books: the science fiction that inspired George Lucas's Star Wars |url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2015/dec/04/sci-fi-books-inspired-star-wars-legend-george-lucas-force-awakens |access-date=2025-05-27 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077 |quote=Star Wars made science fiction a cultural phenomenon, but the film’s origins lie in other texts, and ancient myths conceived a long time ago, in civilisations far, far away}}</ref>]] The [[fictional universe]] of the [[Star Wars|''Star Wars'' franchise]] primarily takes place in a central [[galaxy]] that serves as the principle setting for its [[List of Star Wars films|films]], [[List of Star Wars television series|television]], and [[Star Wars in other media|multimedia installments]]. Originally established by [[George Lucas]] as a "[[Star Wars opening crawl|galaxy far, far away]]", it [[List of Star Wars planets and moons|comprises numerous]] fictitious [[planet]]s, [[Natural satellite|moons]], [[star system]]s, and [[Extraterrestrial life|species]]. The galaxy is divided into [[List of Star Wars planets and moons#Star Wars canon astrography|four broad sub-region]]s: the Core Worlds, Mid Rim, Outer Rim, and Unknown Regions. Notable planets include [[Coruscant]], an [[ecumenopolis]] in the Core that functions as a political and cultural center, and [[Tatooine]], a [[desert planet]] located in the Outer Rim. The universe initially encompassed a [[Shared universe|shared collection of works]] recognized as [[Canon (fiction)|canon]] by [[Lucasfilm]] as part of the official ''Star Wars'' storyline. Following the franchise's aquisition by [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]], subsequent [[Expanded universe|expanded material]] [[Star Wars in other media|in other media]] was later rebranded as the [[Star Wars in other media#Legends fictional timeline|''Legends'' universe]], declaring it [[Star Wars in other media#Holocron database and canonicity|non-canonical]] to the official universe. The [[fictional universe]] of the [[Star Wars|''Star Wars'' franchise]] primarily takes place in a central [[galaxy]] that serves as the principal setting for its [[List of Star Wars films|films]], [[List of Star Wars television series|television]], and [[Star Wars in other media|multimedia installments]]. Originally established by [[George Lucas]] as a "[[Star Wars opening crawl|galaxy far, far away]]", it [[List of Star Wars planets and moons|comprises numerous]] fictitious [[planet]]s, [[Natural satellite|moons]], [[star system]]s, and [[Extraterrestrial life|species]]. The galaxy is divided into [[List of Star Wars planets and moons#Star Wars canon astrography|four broad sub-region]]s: the Core Worlds, Mid Rim, Outer Rim, and Unknown Regions. Notable planets include [[Coruscant]], an [[ecumenopolis]] in the Core that functions as a political and cultural center, and [[Tatooine]], a [[desert planet]] located in the Outer Rim. The universe initially encompassed a [[Shared universe|shared collection of works]] recognized as [[Canon (fiction)|canon]] by [[Lucasfilm]] as part of the official ''Star Wars'' storyline. Following the franchise's acquisition by [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]], subsequent [[Expanded universe|expanded material]] [[Star Wars in other media|in other media]] was later rebranded as the [[Star Wars in other media#Legends fictional timeline|''Legends'' universe]], declaring it [[Star Wars in other media#Holocron database and canonicity|non-canonical]] to the official universe.

Within this fictional body exists a variety of [[Fictional species|intelligent species]], including humans, [[Twi'leks|Twi’leks]], [[Wookiee]]s, [[Rodian]]s, and [[Hutt (Star Wars)|Hutts]], as well as several major governing bodies throughout galactic history, such as the [[Galactic Republic]], [[Galactic Empire (Star Wars)|Galactic Empire]], [[Rebel Alliance]], [[New Republic (Star Wars)|New Republic]], and [[First Order (Star Wars)|First Order]]. Each of these entities operates under differing political structures, ranging from democratic institutions to [[totalitarian regimes]]. [[Interstellar travel]] is facilitated by [[hyperspace]], allowing rapid movement between distant star systems. A central [[Metaphysics|metaphysical]] concept in the ''Star Wars'' universe is [[the Force]], an omnipresent [[Energy (esotericism)|energy field]] that connects [[Life|all living things]]. The Force is divided into two principal aspects: the [[Light Side]], traditionally followed by the [[Jedi Order]], and the [[The Force#Depiction|Dark Side]], embraced by the [[Sith]]. The universe also features a high level of technological advancement, including [[starship]]s, [[Droid (Star Wars)|droids]], and [[List of Star Wars weapons#Directed-energy weapons|energy-based weapons]] such as [[Blaster (Star Wars)|blasters]] and [[lightsaber]]s. The timeline of in-universe events is often measured in reference to the [[Battle of Yavin]], a pivotal conflict depicted in the [[Star Wars (film)|original 1977 film]], serving as a chronological anchor for subsequent developments in the franchise. Within this fictional body exists a variety of [[Fictional species|intelligent species]], including humans, [[Twi'leks|Twi’leks]], [[Wookiee]]s, [[Rodian]]s, and [[Hutt (Star Wars)|Hutts]], as well as several major governing bodies throughout galactic history, such as the [[Galactic Republic]], [[Galactic Empire (Star Wars)|Galactic Empire]], [[Rebel Alliance]], [[New Republic (Star Wars)|New Republic]], and [[First Order (Star Wars)|First Order]]. Each of these entities operates under differing political structures, ranging from democratic institutions to [[totalitarian regimes]]. [[Interstellar travel]] is facilitated by [[hyperspace]], allowing rapid movement between distant star systems. A central [[Metaphysics|metaphysical]] concept in the ''Star Wars'' universe is [[the Force]], an omnipresent [[Energy (esotericism)|energy field]] that connects [[Life|all living things]]. The Force is divided into two principal aspects: the [[Light Side]], traditionally followed by the [[Jedi Order]], and the [[The Force#Depiction|Dark Side]], embraced by the [[Sith]]. The universe also features a high level of technological advancement, including [[starship]]s, [[Droid (Star Wars)|droids]], and [[List of Star Wars weapons#Directed-energy weapons|energy-based weapons]] such as [[Blaster (Star Wars)|blasters]] and [[lightsaber]]s. The timeline of in-universe events is often measured in reference to the [[Battle of Yavin]], a pivotal conflict depicted in the [[Star Wars (film)|original 1977 film]], serving as a chronological anchor for subsequent developments in the franchise.