Cradle of the Galaxy was the title given to a showcase that explored the age of Xim the Despot, a period preceding the establishment of the Galactic Republic.
In the year 22 BBY, Alreeda Tion-Hyme, the Director of the Allied Tion Historical Society (ATHS), announced that the exhibit would embark on a journey to the Core Worlds.
The exhibit featured items from the Tion Hegemony, including war-robots, beam tubes, and sections of a jump-gate accelerator. Using interpretive holography, visitors could fully immerse themselves in recreated ancient scenes, such as the significant Third Battle of Vontor.
Funding for the exhibit was provided by Republic Sienar Systems, the House of Tion, and the House of Cron.
The exhibit's tour schedule was as follows:
- 13:4:1—Ralltiir: The Cambriele Exploration Auditorium
- 13:9:1—Rhinnal: Rhire Concourse of Humanity and History
- 14:2:3—Esseles: The Darpa Center of History at Calamar
- 14:3:1—Brentaal: The Cormond Museum of Arts
- 14:5:2—Chandrila: The Hanna Institute of Antiquities