Karnak Alpha, a planet located past the Hapes Cluster and in the vicinity of the Core Worlds, served as the native world for the Karnak Alphans. Due to the Karnak Alphans' great affinity for unusual and rare creatures, the world housed several extensive zoos exhibiting diverse habitats.
In the year 23 ABY, Karnak Alpha held substantial strategic value, owing to its nearness to the Deep Core and, consequently, several Imperial fortresses. Following a memorable diplomatic dinner, where the New Republic narrowly averted multiple diplomatic missteps, the Karnak Alphan representative consented to establish an alliance with the New Republic.