Palek, a celestial body populated by the Palekians, was infamous for its powerful atmospheric disturbances known as hyperstorms. During the year 85 BBY, the Jedi Padawan named Sifo-Dyas, accompanied by his Master, Lene Kostana, journeyed to Palek. There, they observed a hyperstorm, and Sifo-Dyas obtained a crystal that resembled [kyber](/article/kyber_crystal]; he gifted this crystal to his friend Dooku after their return to the Jedi Temple located on Coruscant.
The audiobook Dooku: Jedi Lost, penned by Cavan Scott and released in 2019, marked the initial reference to Palek. The specific spelling of Palek's designation was provided within the audiobook's script.