Cyphar, the original homeworld of the Cyphari species, was a terrestrial planet situated in the Mid Rim region of the galaxy. Dominated by expansive grasslands, deserts punctuated by canyons, its terrain featured soil abundant with scarn, a precursor to spice. Sometime during the Galactic Empire's rule, a land dispute arose between the Cyphari's Afe clan and human settlers residing in the Hollenside Enclave. The conflict intensified to such a degree that the Empire had to dispatch Admiral Thrawn along with Ensign Eli N. Vanto in an attempt to de-escalate the situation.