During the Indecta Era, the Galactic Republic sought to explore the galaxy and seek out new lifeforms. In 15,500 BBY, Republic scouts exploring the Outer Rim made first contact with the Duinuogwuin, or "Star Dragons," as they were commonly known, near the planet Murkhana. The Duinuogwuin were fifty-meter long sentients that could fly through space and breathe atomic fire—the scouts responded with fear. The first meeting between the two parties was a disaster, and gave rise to conflict between the entire Duinuogwuin species and the Galactic Republic.
A Duinuogwuin, or "Star Dragon." The appearance of the gigantic beings proved fearsome to the Republic scouts.
The scouts beat a hasty retreat back to the Republic's capital, Coruscant. Hundreds of Duinuogwuin, responding to the first contact, followed the scout ships through space, and upon reaching the capital, attacked it. The Duinuogwuin laid waste to Galactic City, breathing their atomic fire and bringing devastation, causing concern among the Core Worlds as a result. Supreme Chancellor Fillorean was able to broker peace, and bring an end to the Duinuogwuin Contention by negotiating with the Duinuogwuin philosopher Borz'Mat'oh.
In the wake of the mutual peace, Fillorean and Borz'Mat'oh founded the University of Coruscant, an academic institution which endured for thousands upon thousands of years. Within the main campus, statues of both Fillorean and Borz'Mat'oh were erected. Coruscant itself later came to be seen as the focal point for the Duinuogwuin Contention.
The Duinuogwuin Contention was first mentioned in the sourcebook Coruscant and the Core Worlds, published in 2003.
- Coruscant and the Core Worlds
- The New Essential Chronology
- The Essential Atlas
- The Essential Guide to Warfare