Geonosian wars

Several wars took place on the planet Geonosis among the Geonosian hives, spanning from millennia to hundreds of years prior to the Separatist Crisis (24 BBY–22 BBY). These hives engaged in combat, utilizing sonic weapons within the underground tunnels constructed by the Geonosian people, fighting for control of resources and to establish dominance over the other hives, vying for leadership of the major factions.

Initially, when the nearby planet Tatooine was first colonized, the Geonosians maintained a connection with the Galactic Republic. However, the Republic later abandoned Tatooine following unsuccessful settlement attempts. Consequently, the Geonosians lost their easy access to trade with wealthier planets, which forced them to concentrate on their own internal conflicts. These conflicts ultimately ceased when the Republic rediscovered Geonosis, transforming the world into a major industrial center for the production of weapons.