Cybe, previously and formally Cyberean Secundus, was a planet located in the Cybe system, which was in the Cybe sector, in the Outer Rim Territories. The planet was discovered during the Alsakan Conflicts and became a stern supporter of the Galactic Republic. Around 3,602 BBY, Cybe became a part of the Kingdom of Aradan. The planet was the headquarters of Cybe Drives.
Prior to the Clone Wars, Cybe set up the Cybe Sector Defense Forces, primarily to combat piracy, not believing in the Aradani Royal Military Forces. When the kingdom of Aradan was disbanded in 18 BBY, Cybe became the premier protector of the Cybe sector. At this time, Cybe became an Imperial planet.
In 4 ABY, Cybe became a part of the Aradan Union, a break-away warlord faction set up by Norven Loyaler. Cybe Drives instead produced starships for the warlord faction. After the fall of the Aradan Union, Cybe became part of the new government, the Aradan Sectorate, and was placed in charge of the manufacture of defence forces.
When the Infinity War began, over a hundred years later, Cybe and Cybe Drives came into conflict with each other, as Cybe Drives supported the Federation of Free Planets, while Cybe itself supported the Aradan Union. The issue was eventually settled with the battles of Cybe and Aradan.
History[]
Discovery and settlement[]
Early settlement[]
Cyberea was accidentally discovered by military scouts from Coruscant around 11,500 BBY during the Galactic Republic's expansion. Shortly afterward, several megacorporations settled the planet, with Cyberean Drives being among the first to establish operations, focusing on servicing traders and spacers traveling to the outer reaches of the known galaxy.
Although Cyberea missed out on the earlier Alsakan Conflicts due to its late colonization, it was eventually aligned with the Coruscant Spin during the later conflicts. However, the planet’s early development and the limited capacity of Cyberean Drives meant it could not provide significant material support to Coruscant’s war effort, despite maintaining a garrison loyal to Coruscant.
Following Coruscant’s defeat in the Seventh Alsakan Conflict, Cyberea declared nominal independence. The local government seized the Coruscanti garrison, and Cyberean Drives was nationalized, receiving government backing to expand its operations. This marked the beginning of Cyberea’s rise as a key industrial hub, with Cyberean Drives eventually becoming a major player in regional starship production.
As neighboring systems were settled, Cyberea quickly opened trade with them, solidifying its status as a premier starship manufacturer of the era. By the time of the Mandalorian Wars, Cyberea had become an important Republic world, producing ships such as the Hammerhead-class cruiser under license from Rendili Hyperworks. During this period, Cyberea established two colonies, Cenris and Cestea, whose inhabitants began referring to their homeworld as "Cybe" rather than "Cyberea." Over time, the nickname took hold, and even Cyberean Drives eventually adopted the shorter name, rebranding itself as Cybe Drives.
By the time of the Jedi Civil War, several warships used by the Republic Navy were produced on Cybe. However, aside from its contributions to warship production, Cybe played a limited role in the conflict. A few centuries later, during the Great Galactic War, Cybe again aligned with the Republic, despite some Sith Empire elements being present on the planet. This tension eventually led to a brief insurrection, though Republic forces successfully quelled the uprising.
At this point, Cybe was one of the outermost settled planets, and it stood out as unusually civilized for such a remote region, largely due to the presence of Cybe Drives. While most neighboring systems remained relatively undeveloped, Cybe's industrial capacity allowed it to flourish. Despite trading with nearby worlds, a rivalry emerged between Cybe and Aradan, as both contested for prominence in the area. Though Cybe had many advantages, the Kingdom of Aradan was formally established in 3602 BBY, and Cybe, reluctantly, joined the kingdom under Aradan's leadership.
Great Peace and the Clone Wars[]
Prior to 35 BBY, the Cybe Sector Defense Forces were established, initially in order to counter piracy, however as time progressed, the Sector Defense Forces became a rival to the Aradani Royal Navy. It was primarily funded by Cybe Drives.
At some point before joining the Republic, Cybe founded a colony on a planet in the Mid Rim, renaming the planet to Ciera Major. As the colony was not a part of the Cybe sector, the Cybe Sector Defense Forces did not operate there. Instead, the colony hired a contractor to provide security.
Cybe rejoined the Republic in 35 BBY, with the rest of the Cybe sector. Cybe Drives recommenced starship development for the Republic as a result. The Aradani Royal Navy was disbanded and the Sector Defense Forces became the sole defence force. The fleet was made available to the Republic shortly before the Clone Wars began.
In 22 BBY, Sector Armies were established within the Republic, and Cybe, like the rest of the Cybe sector, was assigned to the Bright Jewel Oversector. On Cybe, growing secessionist movements led to instability throughout most of its major cities, although this separatism was destroyed in the battle of Cybe, 3 years later. The Confederacy of Independent Systems was successfully stopped by members of the Eighth Army, led by at the time rear admiral Norven Loyaler and Clone Commander CC-2937.
Dark Times the Galactic Civil War[]
Upon the declaration of a New Order, Cybe became an Imperial planet, much like the rest of the sector.
While there was resistance against the Imperial occupation, the Cyber Resistance would never grow large enough to challenge the Empire.
As Cybe became an Imperial planet, the Cybe Drives Orbital Shipyards became available to them, and Cybe Drives began the manufacture of Imperial warships, most notably the Imperial I-class Star Destroyer.
After Endor[]
Cybe was occupied by the Aradan Union shortly after the battle of Endor and Cybe Drives instead produced ships for them.
However, when the Aradan Union fled from the Cybe sector, Cybe became one of the founding members of the Aradan Sectorate, the government established by Jevron Loyaler on Aradan. Cybe was in charge of the Sectorate's navy, primarily supplied by Cybe Drives.
Infinity War[]
Over a hundred years later, Cybe was still a part of the Aradan Sectorate, and was dragged into a war against the Federation of Free Planets. While Cybe remained loyal to the Sectorate, Cybe Drives refused to manufacture ships for the Sectorate, crippling ship production for both, the Sectorate and the Federation, as Cybe Drives wished to produce for the Federation.
The issue was resolved with the siege of Cybe and the later strike at Aradan, when Cybe was liberated by the Federation and the Aradan Sectorate was destroyed.
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: The Imperial Civil War (First appearance)
- Star Wars: The Expansion War
- Star Wars: The End War
- Star Wars: The Militia
- The Essential Guide to the Infinity War