Atraken was a planet with a solid surface, located within the galaxy. Possessing an abundance of naturally occurring minerals, both the Confederacy of Independent Systems and the Galactic Republic sought to dominate Atraken throughout the Clone Wars, a conflict that occurred from 22 to 19 BBY. Sometime following the Battle of Abrion Bridge, Atraken was attacked amidst this war. Despite the Republic achieving victory, the planet became uninhabitable, resulting in the death of millions.