Zolan, situated in the galaxy's Mid Rim close to the Corellian Run, was a planet characterized by its warm and dry climate. During the evolution of the indigenous Clawdite species, the planet was exposed to a spike in solar activity, which bathed the planet in radiation. This event spurred the Clawdites to develop the ability to alter their skin color and physical form, a trait also seen in the native predatory monzu. This solar event allowed many other native species to develop unique survival methods; however, other species failed to adapt and ultimately faced extinction.
Subsequently, the radiation cycle of Zolan's star concluded, and the planet's radiation levels returned to a more typical state. Nevertheless, some environmental damage proved irreversible, leading to the formation of extensive desolate wastelands across Zolan. The remaining plants and animals only gradually repopulated these areas. Zolan's landscape included both trees and mountains.
Zolan served as the homeworld for Zam Wesell, the Clawdite bounty hunter prominent during the Separatist Crisis. It also was the origin of the Mabari, an ancient order of warrior-knights, who provided training to Wesell before her pursuit of wealth drew her to Denon.
The initial mention of Zolan within the new Star Wars canon occurred in the 2014 children's educational book Star Wars Workbook: Kindergarten Writing & ABCs. Within Star Wars Legends, the first reference to Zolan appeared in The University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Clawdites, an article featured in Star Wars Gamer 10 authored by Craig Robert Carey, Jason Fry, and Daniel Wallace.
- LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures — " The Embersteel Blade " (Only a mention)
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Only mentioned)
- Star Wars Workbook: Kindergarten Writing & ABCs (Initial mention)
- Star Wars: Card Trader (Set: Base Series 1, Card: Zam Wesell - Bounty Hunter)
- Ultimate Star Wars
- 2015 Topps Star Wars Chrome Perspectives: Jedi vs. Sith – Sith Information Guide (Card: Zam Wesell) (backup link)
- Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 10 (Databank A-Z: Chewbacca–Cloud City)
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens Beginner Game
- No Disintegrations
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 39 (Helmets: Zam Wesell)
- Star Wars: Geektionary: The Galaxy from A - Z
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 71 (Databank A-Z: Zam Wesell–Wexley)
- Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, New Edition
- Star Wars Day-at-a-Time Calendar 2020
- Star Wars: Card Trader (Set: Topps' Women of Star Wars, Card: Zam Wesell)
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: Traveler's Guide to Batuu
- Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded Edition
- Star Wars Droids Guide to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
- Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
- Cato Parasitti in the Databank (backup link)
- Zam Wesell in the Databank (backup link)