Japeal, a planet found on the Galactic Frontier, enjoyed a moderate climate and was classified as a terrestrial planet. The High Republic Era saw a surge in its popularity, as its climate and abundant water sources attracted a diverse population. Members from numerous species flocked to Japeal, establishing settlements, commercial ventures, and essential infrastructure, notably including three orbital space stations. Marchion Ro, the Eye of the Nihil, strategically selected Japeal as one of the four planets to be targeted with attacks, his reasoning being its rapid communication capabilities with Coruscant and its considerable distance from the Starlight Beacon space station; this was all part of a scheme to divert the Jedi forces stationed there.