Albecus, a planet situated in the Galactic Core near Ralltiir, proved to be an ally of the Jedi Order in the waning days of the Galactic Republic. Following the Battle of Yavin, a secure base for the Rebel Alliance was created there. During the time of the Galactic Civil War, the criminal figure Kikow attempted, but did not succeed, in building a criminal syndicate on Albecus.