Jedha

Overview

Jedha is a desert moon in the Outer Rim, home to the Guardians of the Whills and a Holy City that was destroyed by the Death Star’s superlaser.

The Holy City

Jedha City was a pilgrimage site for believers in the Force. The Guardians of the Whills protected the ancient ways.

Kyber Crystals

Jedha was rich in kyber crystals, which power lightsabers and the Death Star’s superlaser. The Empire mined the planet ruthlessly.

Destruction

The Death Star’s superlaser destroyed Jedha City, killing thousands. This act of destruction steeled the Rebellion’s resolve.

Legacy

Jedha became a symbol of Imperial tyranny and the cost of the galactic civil war.