Thyrsus was a planet. The act of farming was considered an act of cowardice on Thyrsus, practiced only by individuals who lacked the desire for combat. The name Thyrsus was also used by the Thyrsus Sun Guard, a mercenary organization boasting a rich past, and the Thyrsian battle helmet.
Before she took on the role of administrator at the Starlight Beacon space station throughout the High Republic Era, Velko Jahen, a Soikan, had endured events on Thyrsus she preferred to forget. As Starlight Beacon prepared to welcome the annual gathering of the Galactic Agricultural Alliance, Jahen, who did not grasp the significance of agriculture, was made aware that the views held on Thyrsus were not universally shared across every system.