Planet Jedha

Jedha

Jedha, also known as the Pilgrim Moon, or as the Cold Moon, was a small desert moon which orbited the planet NaJedha. Located in the Jedha system of the galaxy's Mid Rim, the moon had a cold climate due to its lasting winter. The historical and spiritual significance of Jedha led the moon to become a world of worship for those who believed in the Force, and a holy site for pilgrims who sought spiritual guidance.

Description

Jedha was a moon located in orbit around the planet NaJedha, situated in the Jedha system of the galaxy's Mid Rim, due galactic west of the Deep Core. 11,263 kilometers in diameter, Jedha was a small desert moon defined by its jagged rock formations, broad mesas, narrow spires,[13] and rocky dustbowls. Frosted by a permanent winter, Jedha had a cold climate and an atmosphere breathable to oxygen-breathers, such as humans. Within the moon's sandstone crust were rich deposits of kyber crystals —Force-attuned crystals that were fundamental in lightsaber construction. Many settlements on the moon, such as the ancient Holy City, sat atop the world's natural mesas. Though Jedha's sands remained parched for much of its year, there were instances of powerful torrents of rainfall, a cause for celebration among the people of Jedha.
Jedha's ancient structures were some of the earliest examples of architecture known to exist in the galaxy. The weathered sandstone structures and statues dotted Jedha's landscape, a testament to its ancient past.
Being an antiquated destination, Jedha was surrounded by uncharted systems, making it a reliable replenishment port for travelers. Jedha was connected to Adrathorpe and the planet Ord Mantell via the Burke's Trailing hyperspace route.

History

The ancient world of Jedha was home to one of the first civilizations to explore the nature of the Force and was considered a spiritual home of the Jedi Order, with many scholars believing the moon owes its name to the ancient religion. Some scholars made a case for Jedha as the location of the Jedi Order's first Temple, alongside other candidate worlds, such as Ahch-To, Coruscant, Ossus, and Tython.[15] As well as the Jedi, the Disciples and Guardians of the Whills represented a dominant faith on Jedha. They, along with the Church of the Force, were centered at the Temple of the Kyber, a great temple located in the city of NiJedha. This spiritual history led to Jedha becoming an important location for pilgrims of various faiths, including those of the Brotherhood of the Beatific Countenance, the Clan of the Toribota, and the Central Isopter.
As more of the galaxy was mapped, more direct hyperspace routes were discovered. These new passages made the old, winding routes, such as those connecting with Jedha, obsolete. The once-popular Jedha became an antiquated curiosity rather than a relevant destination, a location for those who desired spiritual guidance, a deeper purpose, or to simply exile themselves from the larger galaxy.
It was one of the locations mentioned in a chapter of the Rammahgon, an ancient Jedi text written by the Jedi Kli the Elder, alongside Ossus and Xenxiar.
At some point before 5001 BBY or 5000 BBY, by the other side of the Division Wall on the borders of Old City, New City section of the Jedha City was built.

Population

The moon of Jedha had a human-dominant population, with many other species being pilgrims from other worlds passing through to bask in Jedha's spiritual heritage. Most of Jedha's 11.3 million inhabitants were centered around elevated settlements on rocky mesas, whose streets were filled with priests, scholars and holy men and women. The natives of Jedha were as a whole a spiritual people and were gracious and tolerant of outsiders who practice peace and respect. After Imperial occupation, prohibitions on trade and commerce lead to the cultivation of a black market, with some cynical entrepreneurs making a profit off the disadvantaged populace. Local merchants would offer Imperial officers goods—both legal and illicit—to ensure they were happy and that their attention was diverted from possible infractions. Transportation of goods to and from Jedha became a lucrative business, with only specially licensed spacers allowed access to the moon's spaceports. The subsequent insurgency made life dangerous for the civilians of Jedha, especially with the rebels preferring guerrilla tactics, meaning anywhere could become a warzone instantly.

Locations

Jedha had several settlements across its surface, the most prominent being the ancient Holy City of NiJedha. This large walled city stood atop a large mesa and was a spiritual hub for many faiths. At its edge was the Temple of the Kyber, a towering triangular structure that rose high above the city walls and was held sacred by followers of the Whills and the Church of the Force. Other significant locations in the city included the Holy Quarter, the Path of Judgments, and the Dome of Deliverance.
Located half a day's walk from the city were the Catacombs of Cadera, an ancient monastery that was used to hold the skeletal remains of the dead. At some point, the monastery was occupied by the religious group known as the Church of the Contained Crescent. During the Imperial occupation of Jedha, Saw Gerrera made the Catacombs the base of operations for his Partisans, naming it the Gut.
Located thousands of kilometers away from NiJedha were the desiccated tablelands, an area consisting of massive, barren mesas.

Holy City NiJedha

Jedha City, also known as the Holy City, NiJedha or simply Jedha, was an ancient walled city located on the desert moon of Jedha. In the city was the ancient Temple of the Kyber, a great temple held sacred by those who followed the teachings of the Church of the Force.
Jedha was an ancient city located on the cold, desert Mid Rim moon of Jedha. Standing atop a rocky mesa, the city was surrounded by a large wall and contained various temples and adorned buildings. The city was divided into two sections by a Division Wall, one section was known as the Old City and the other known as the New City, though even the New City was well over 5000 years old. The most notable structure in the Holy City was the ancient Temple of the Kyber—a great temple protruding high above the city wall that was held sacred by those who followed the teachings of the Church of the Force. Considered a holy site for followers of the mystical energy field known as the Force, the Holy City's streets were filled with priests, scholars, and holy men and women, many of them pilgrims, who could be recognized by their distinctive and often ornate robes.

Temple of the Kyber

The Temple of the Kyber, also known as the Temple of the Whills or simply the Kyber temple, was a great temple located in the Holy City, a large, walled city on the cold, desert moon of Jedha. The temple, rising high above the city wall, was held sacred by those who followed the teachings of the Church of the Force.
he Temple of the Kyber was located in the Holy City on Jedha. There were tunnels that led to the temple underneath, which had kyber crystals growing on the roof and in the ground. Lining the tunnels were 2,304 statues made entirely out of kyber. One statue in particular depicted a Jedi battling a serpent-like creature. The tunnels were guarded by the temple's guardians, who protected the temple as their solemn vow.

Mos Figaro Port City

The local space port, located on the other side of the Temple of Kyber, is a city of extremes. From the space docks to the spiral towers, the city goes from a wretched hive of scum and villainy to a much more polished, official New Republic colonial city. The city goes through every state of being, where the lower areas have a lot of shady characters as well as devouts of the Church of the Force coming over, whereas the city closer to the Republic City-Base has much more opulence and respectability.

Republic City-Base

Linked via high speed shuttle-train to the Senate building on Mos Figaro, the Republic City-base is a slightly fortified place where the Republic personnel, diplomats, soldiers and officers can stay in more safety than the main town itself. Located much closer to the Temple of Kyber, the City-Base is divided between living quarters for Jedi, Officials, Soldiers, and Guests. There are military barracks and a small cadre of security in place, as well as Republic Commandos, ready to deploy in the Mid-Rim sector, to assist Jedi who may come to the temple to pick them up and complete a pilgrimage.
The City-Base has most city amenities, but they are of high quality, but low variety styles. Restaurants, parts shops and other things one would expect on a practical paramilitary base are to be found, but it is for pragmatic purposes. Weapons are available from the quartermasters, but they are by and large restricted in access, and more likely to sell parts to outsiders.

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