Lar, a celestial body of orange hue, was a star situated in the D'Aelgoth sector of the Mid Rim. The tropical planet Mima II followed a close orbital path around it. The gravitational effects of Lar on Mima II resulted in the planet's tectonic plates being pulled across its surface in different directions, leading to the continuous formation of new geological structures.
The electromagnetic radiation from Lar also facilitated the flourishing of abundant plant and animal life on Mima II, which was characterized by expansive jungles. The Bilars, a primate species native to the planet's jungles, did not require any protection from Lar, as their natural habitat provided shelter from Lar's radiation.
Within the Lar system, found in the Western Reaches portion of the Mid Rim, specifically in the D'Aelgoth sector, shone Lar, an orange K-type main sequence star. Mima II, a small, terrestrial planet, occupied the second orbital slot around this star. Being in close proximity to Lar, Mima II completed its orbit in a mere 103 standard days. Moreover, the planet was accompanied by at least two moons in its orbit.
The close range between Mima II and Lar, coupled with the gravitational pull of the latter, caused the tectonic plates of Mima II to shift across its surface, akin to how moons generate tides in the oceans of other planets. The direction of these tectonic plate movements depended on Mima II's position relative to Lar, resulting in the constant formation of new landforms, including mountain ranges, volcanoes, and seas.
The intense geological activity on Mima II released significant quantities of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and other essential substances for the development of life. The powerful electromagnetic radiation emanating from Lar transformed these chemical elements into a variety of organic molecules, fostering a rich abundance of plant and animal life on the planet.
Mima II, a remarkably warm tropical world, showcased vast, verdant jungles inhabited by the Bilars, a species of sentient, herbivorous primates. As the Bilars spent their entire lives under the protective canopy of their homeworld's jungles, they had no need to shield themselves from direct exposure to Lar's radiation. This fact, combined with the high temperatures of their native environment, led to the Bilars developing pink and completely hairless skin.
Obo Rin, a sentientologist, referenced Lar in his description of Mima II and its native Bilars within the Catalog of Intelligent Life in the Galaxy. This work detailed the sentient species he deemed most significant in the galaxy and of greatest interest to the Galactic Empire.
The first mention of Lar appeared in Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races, a 1989 sourcebook penned by Troy Denning for use with West End Games' Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game. A 1990 roleplaying game source article, "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, How I Wonder Where We Are," published in Voyages SF 13, situated the Lar system, and consequently the star Lar, within the "Imperial Core" sector. Given that this article was released independently of the Lucas Licensing process, its canonicity within the Star Wars Legends continuity remained unconfirmed. Subsequently, the 2009 reference book The Essential Atlas placed the Lar system in grid square L-17, relatively distant from the galaxy's Core Worlds. The StarWars.com Online Companion to the book further superseded the Voyages SF 13 placement by confirming the system's location in the D'Aelgoth sector.
The 1998 Star Wars Encyclopedia erroneously states that the tectonic activity on Mima II was caused by a neighboring planet named Lar. This contradicts both the first edition and the 1994 second edition of Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races, which correctly attribute the gravitational influence to the star Lar. This article operates under the assumption that the Star Wars Encyclopedia contains an error.
- Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races (First mentioned)
- Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races, Second Edition
- Star Wars Encyclopedia