Maitell Base was the main starport present on Kashyyyk throughout the Second Galactic Civil War, a conflict that pitted the Galactic Alliance against the Confederation. This starship installation additionally functioned as an introduction point, allowing those arriving to acclimate to the local surroundings before venturing to Wookiee cities. In 40 ABY, when Jacen Solo attacked Kashyyyk, the base became the central location from which operations were organized to combat the widespread forest fires.