Cato Neimoidia

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Cato Neimoidia

The oldest of theNeimoidianpurse worlds,Cato Neimoidia was the location ofNute Gunray's secretredoubt. Theplanet was near the Neimoidian homeworld ofNeimoidia, also in theColonies region.

Only the richest of the Neimoidians were allowed to live on the planet. Their treasures were protected in vaults located in difficult landscape and protected byB1-Series battle droids. The cities of Cato Neimoidia were built on largebridges spanning massive rock arches.

Cato Neimoidia featured vast forests rich in flora and fauna. Notable species included theNeimoidian kreehawk, a dangerous but beautiful avian found in some aviaries.

History[]

Early history[]

Cato Neimoidia was one of many worlds colonized by the Neimoidians early during theOld Republic era, joining theGalactic Republic sometime between25,000 BBY and22,000 BBY.^[3]

The wealthiest and most resource-rich colony worlds were known as "purse worlds" that served as administrative posts ruling their own set of colonies. These purse worlds were the only colonies allowed to carry the name of Neimoidia. Other Neimoidian purse worlds includeDeko Neimoidia andKoru Neimoidia, both were nearby in the same region of the Galaxy. Cato Neimoidia was the oldest purse world^[4] and may have been one of the earliest Neimoidian colonies.

Cold War[]

During theCold War, RepublicspyTheron Shan was rumored to have had enemies in the corporate dens of Cato Neimoidia.^[9]

Rise of the Empire[]

During theClone Wars, it was a key member of theConfederacy of Independent Systems and was defended by theNeimoidian Home Defense Legions.

TheBattle of Jorra was fought on Cato Neimoidia.^[11]Padmé Amidala andAnakin Skywalker undertook amission to Cato Neimoidia.^[12] Skywalker and hisPadawanAhsoka Tano later led their forces in the501st Legion todefend Cato Neimoidia from Separatist invasion, yet the Jedi were called away due to theBombing of the Jedi Temple Hangar.^[13] By the end of the war, Cato Neimoidia was described as the "heart of the Separatist movement" byX2.^[10]

In19 BBY, theRepubliclaunched an attack on the redoubt, led byJedi GeneralsObi-Wan Kenobi and Skywalker, as well asRepublic NavyCommanderJan Dodonna, to findViceroyNute Gunray of theTrade Federation and bring him to justice. Although Gunray escaped, he left behind hoards of valuables, all of which was captured by the Republic. In addition to this, he also left behind themechno-chair he used to contact the other Separatist leaders andDarth Sidious.

The bridge cities persisted in resisting the Republic, leading to afierce aerial battle in whichPlo Koon was shot down by his ownclone pilots shortly afterOrder 66 was enacted bySupreme ChancellorPalpatine, who declared himselfEmperor soon afterwards. Also, the Jedi clonesX1 and X2 fought in the battle, andX2 killedJedi MasterFerroda in Gunray's palace for attacking his comrades in self-defense, though he later turned against theEmpire after believing that what the newly founded Empire did on Cato Neimoidia was wrong.

After Anakin Skywalker ended the Clone Wars with themassacre of theSeparatist Council onMustafar, including Nute Gunray. Acting ViceroySentepeth Findos, onNeimoidiaresisted for abrief moment but was forced byStormtroopers to sign apeace treaty with the Empire a few days after the Clone Wars ended and almost immediately after the Battle of Neimoidia had concluded, the Battle of Cato Neimoidia had ended as well, in favor of theNew Order. This gave all of the Federation's resources to Palpatine's disposal to help him build thegalaxy's new regime, which had made the Trade Federation a puppet government.

Imperial Era[]

Months after the Clone Wars ended, agents ofBail Organa infiltrated the palace ofDarga theHutt in the ruined capital city ofZarra on Cato Neimoidia. They freed Darga's prisoner,Jedi MasterDenia. Before leaving the palace, the agents overheardDarga's majordomo having a conversation withInquisitorDraco. Four months after the Republic's transformation into the Galactic Empire, JediDass Jennir came to Cato Neimoidia looking for work.

Galactic Civil War[]

In2 BBY, during the earlyGalactic Civil War, the planet had been designated as a protectorate of the Empire and thus outfitted with an Imperial garrison led byBaronMerillion Tarko. The Baron's iron rule over the planet, however, came to an end when aclone ofGalen Marek flew to Cato Neimoidia to rescueGeneralRahm Kota, resulting in the destruction of much ofTarko-se, itsarena, and the death of Tarko by being eaten by aGorog as well.

For nineteen years, the Trade Federation had continued to exist, until theImperial Senate wasdissolved in0 BBY, taking the Trade Federation with it shortly before theBattle of Yavin.

Later history[]

Located inNew Republic space as of27 ABY, Cato Neimoidia was conquered by theYuuzhan Vong in the run-up to theircapture ofCoruscant during theYuuzhan Vong War. The forces that took the planet went on toattackCommenor.^[3]

Appearances[]

Non-canon appearances[]

• Star Wars: Republic Commando: Order 66

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