Geonosis (Dark Times)

"Ah Geonosis, the backwater hellhole of the galaxy."

- Astarii Sodervall Geonosis, also known as Geonosia to the natives, is a ringed rocky planet in the Arkanis sector of the Outer Rim Territories. It is the home world of the Geonosians, and insectoid and militaristic species known for their ferocity, and is known for its gladitorial matches and duels as well as a major trading hub for advanced military technology and hardware as well as battle droids and other robots. Historically, Geonosis has been ignored and refered to as a backwater world due to its enviornment, hive-minded species, and lack of visible industry beyond the droid factories and has only been used to create military weapons and warships for whatever government or empire that conquered the planet. The naitve Geonosians have lived on the planet for centuries and have been its protectors for centuries and were able to fend off the Sith Empire and its successors throughout the Old Republic era during their various attempts at conquest of the planet.

The Galactic Republic had eventually taken over the planet in the aftermath of the New Sith Wars and established an administrative government on the planet and the surrounding worlds in the system, but it didn't exercised its authorities on a regular basis due to the Geonosian population largely living underground and not breaking any laws within the vision of the Republic authorities. During the Separatist Crisis, the planet was a meeting place for the leaders of the Confederacy of Independent Systems where Geonosis seceded from the Republic and became a major hub for military development throughout the ensuing Clone Wars. During the conflict, Geonosis was the sight of three separate attacks and invasions by the Republic to eliminate the Separatist presence and suppress the Geonosian rebellions. By the end of the Clone Wars in 19 BBY, the planet was occupied and was subjected to colonization by the Galactic Empire.