Pinoora, situated within the Pinoora system of the Gordian Reach sector, was a planet nestled between Torque and Selitan. Positioned at the intersection of the Pinooran Spur and the Junction-Tierell Loop, just to the north of the Denarii Nebula, it functioned as a pivotal trade center within the Gordian Reach. It was also renowned as a vibrant center of amusement for spacers during breaks between hyperspace voyages.
The planetary population included resilient insect species, which were tamed by Human settlers for their meat, eggs, and chitin. This chitin was utilized in the production of ceramic materials.
In 0 ABY, during the Blockade of Yavin, a Mon Calamari strike force launched an assault on Imperial forces stationed on the planet. Their objective was to aid in the escape of the Rebels.