Arcan IV, occasionally referred to as simply Arcan, was a planetary body situated in the Tion Cluster region of the Outer Rim Territories; it is classified as a planet.
Initially, this world was one of the founding member-worlds that comprised the Kingdom of Cron. Subsequently, it was integrated into Xim's Empire. Following the dissolution of the empire, the world prospered, ultimately becoming part of the Cronese Mandate after the Galactic Empire ascended to power. Positioned on the Perlemian Trade Route, it functioned as the primary spaceport for the Mandate.
Around the time of the Battle of Endor, Arcan IV's commercial area had become a haven for smugglers, pirates, various criminals, and con artists. On one occasion, Lando Calrissian and Chewbacca visited the planet in search of information regarding the location of Han Solo. Subsequently, Luke Skywalker and Han Solo journeyed there during their mission to locate the Dancing Goddess.