Coruscant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coruscant |
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| Star Wars location | |
| Created by | George Lucas, Timothy Zahn |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Type | Urban (planetwide ecumenopolis) |
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| Population | 2 trillion (68% Human, 32% other sentients) |
| First appearance | Heir to the Empire (1991) Canon (live-action): Return of the Jedi (1997 special edition) |
| Last appearance | The Mandalorian (2023) |
| Moon(s) | 4 (Centax-1, Centax-2, Centax-3 and Hesperdium) |
| Oceans | 0 |
| Sun(s) | Coruscant Prime |
| Grid Coordinates | L-9 |
Coruscant is a fictional planet in the Star Wars universe. It is an ecumenopolis, which means it's a planet completely covered by one giant city. Imagine a city so big it takes up an entire world!
Coruscant was first mentioned in a 1991 Star Wars novel called Heir to the Empire. It later appeared on screen in the 1997 special edition of Return of the Jedi. Since then, it has become a very important place in the Star Wars stories.
In the Star Wars universe, Coruscant is super important. It served as the capital for both the Republic and the Empire. It was also the main base for the Jedi Order. The planet is always busy and has many layers, like a giant skyscraper. Over hundreds of years, new city blocks were built on top of older ones. Coruscant has 5127 levels, with the top level being the richest and the bottom level being the poorest.
Coruscant has four moons and is the sixth planet in its star system. Its sun is called Coruscant Prime. The planet's main city was known as Galactic City, and later Republic City under the Galactic Republic. During the Clone Wars, it was sometimes called Triple Zero.
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What's in a Name?
In the Star Wars universe, the name Coruscant comes from a rare and shiny gem called the corusca gem. From space, the planet's bright city lights were said to look like these glittering gems.
In the real world, the word "coruscant" comes from an old Latin word meaning "vibrating" or "glittering." It's a poetic word that means "sparkling" or "shining brightly."
How Coruscant Was Created
The idea of a planet-sized city in Star Wars started with George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars. In his early ideas for the first movie, he imagined a planet called Alderaan as a city-planet and the capital of the galaxy.
Early drawings for this city-planet showed it as a floating city in the clouds. This idea later inspired Cloud City, which you see in The Empire Strikes Back.
Later, for Return of the Jedi, Lucas thought about an Imperial homeworld called Had Abbadon, which would also be a giant city. But it was too difficult to create on screen at the time, so the idea was put aside.
The Empire's homeworld first appeared in the Star Wars Expanded Universe (which are stories outside the main movies). It was called Coruscant for the first time in Timothy Zahn's novel Heir to the Empire.
Designing the City Planet
When they made The Phantom Menace, they decided to show Coruscant on screen. Artist Doug Chiang designed the city. He looked at the early drawings by Ralph McQuarrie for inspiration. The city looks like a "retro-futuristic metropolis," with streams of flying vehicles moving between tall skyscrapers. This look might have been inspired by the 1927 movie Metropolis.
For Attack of the Clones, Coruscant was shown in even more detail. Doug Chiang made the lower levels of the city look more crowded and gritty, taking ideas from the 1982 movie Blade Runner.
Coruscant in the Movies and Shows
Coruscant appears in many Star Wars movies and TV shows.
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Coruscant first appeared on screen in the 1997 special edition of Return of the Jedi. It shows people on Coruscant celebrating when they hear that Emperor Palpatine has died.
Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Coruscant was a major location in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. It's where the Galactic Republic Senate building and the main Jedi Temple are located.
Episode II: Attack of the Clones
In Episode II: Attack of the Clones, there's an exciting speeder chase through Coruscant's skies. It leads to a nightclub deep in the city. You also see Coco Town, where Dex's Diner is located. Another important area is 500 Republica, where rich politicians and diplomats gather.
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith starts with a big space battle above Coruscant, known as the Battle of Coruscant. General Grievous kidnaps Chancellor Palpatine during this battle.
The city is shown a lot in this movie, especially Palpatine's office and the Senate building. There's a scene in 500 Republica where Anakin Skywalker and Palpatine watch a show, and Palpatine tries to convince Anakin to join the Dark Side.
Later, Palpatine reveals he is the Sith Lord Darth Sidious and declares himself Emperor of the first Galactic Empire in the Senate Building on Coruscant.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)
Coruscant is a key location in both the 2003 and 2008 The Clone Wars animated series. It serves as the headquarters for the Jedi Temple and the Senate.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
In Rogue One, Jyn Erso has a memory of her younger self on Coruscant.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Coruscant appears in the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series. You see scenes from the Jedi Temple on Coruscant.
Andor
Coruscant is an important setting in the Andor TV series. Many scenes with Mon Mothma, Dedra, and Syril take place there.
Tales of the Jedi
In Tales of the Jedi, Coruscant is featured in several episodes. Characters like Count Dooku and Mace Windu visit the Jedi Temple. Ahsoka Tano trains there, and a lightsaber duel happens in Darth Sidious' secret lair. In one scene, Dooku notes that Coruscant is a planet of "Steel and Stone" with little nature.
The Mandalorian
In an episode of The Mandalorian, Coruscant is shown as the capital of the New Republic. We see Dr. Penn Pershing and Elia Kane there, who are part of a program for former Imperial members.
Other Appearances
- Coruscant appears in the background of space battles in Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga.
- In Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, players can explore parts of Coruscant.
- In the comic series Dark Empire, Coruscant is shown being damaged by battles between different Imperial groups.
- It's also seen in the X-Wing computer games.
- In The New Jedi Order book series, Coruscant is taken over by the Yuuzhan Vong aliens. Later, they help rebuild it, mixing technology with organic life.
- The novel Labyrinth of Evil introduces 'The Works', a deserted factory area where Darth Sidious and Darth Tyranus meet.
Important Areas on Coruscant
Senate District
The Senate District is like the main government center of Coruscant. It's located on the planet's equator and has many important buildings. These include the Galactic Senate Building, where laws are made, and the Jedi Temple, the home of the Jedi. It's also where the Imperial Palace is located. This district is the capital for the Old Republic, the Galactic Empire, and the New Republic.
Alien Protection Zone
The Alien Protection Zone was a special walled-off area on Coruscant. It was created by the Galactic Empire to house the planet's non-human population. Different neighborhoods within this zone showed the cultures of these groups. The New Republic later opened this zone up.
Sah'c Town
Sah'c Town is an area named after a rich family who controlled it. It had an emergency bunker where the leader of the Galactic Republic or New Republic could go during a crisis.
Uscru District
The Uscru District appears in Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Its upper levels have the Galaxy's Opera House. The lower levels were known as the Entertainment District, home to places like the Outlander Club.
Theme Park Attraction
Coruscant also appears in the Star Tours – The Adventures Continue ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Park.
See also
In Spanish: Coruscant para niños
