Eshan
This was the birthplace and homeworld of the Echani people. The Echani were a culture of warriors from the world of Eshan who gave rise to the Sun Guard of Thyrsus. They held a long-standing rivalry with the Mandalorians, with whom they shared many similarities. Important differences, though, are that the Echani focused on light weaponry and armor, relying more on agility rather than heavier weapons and brute force. Sources indicate that females played a large role in their society. Though the details behind the conflict are unknown, it is said the Echani fought against Revan at least once, but were defeated. Like the Mandalorians, who were also defeated by Revan, they respected the combat skill of their enemy.
Due to the all-encompassing use of combat in all levels of their culture, Echani Generals were seen by others as having a 'special ability' to predict their opponent's next move. This, however, was simply a tactical skill arising from living in a culture where combat was seen as something akin to a form of communication.
Geography
A lush world bathed in a soft white light from the star Echan. The planet of Eshan is a temperate world home to forests, mountains, and large freshwater oceans.
Ecosystem
The people of Eshan invested in clean-burning energy sources during the Old Republic era. This resulted in the world thriving while the majority of the population remain in large, metropolitan cities. Forests are protected and left to thrive, oceans aren't overfished as to provide a stable food source, and valleys play host to farms where production is almost flawless.
Ecosystem Cycles
The planet, like most, goes through the cycle of death and rebirth. The fall on Eshan lasts for a few months before giving way to winter. The cold season lasts only a few weeks before the planet's extended spring. The world sparks back to life and much of the vegetation plays host to beautiful silver flowers. Before the blooms fade, the largest of them release a hallucinogen that induces a euphoric high. Often times, couples being wed take this after the elders of their families make the bond official. Summer is shorter than spring but not by much. The warm cycle of the planet brings heavy rainfall due to the intense heat.
Localized Phenomena
At the northern pole of the planet, streaks of silver light dance across the sky. This phenomenon is known as Sarra's Lights. The lights, supposedly, is the divine being Sarra extending her will down to the warriors of Eshan to invite them up to her Ivory Hall.
Natural Resources
Since the events of the Jedi Civil War, Eshan has been a 'clean energy planet'. For several hundred years the Echani researched and developed more and more powerful and compact Clean Fusion Reactors. The planet is rich in minerals and wildlife. The Echani people often build weapons, armor, starships, and shield technology that are coveted around the Galaxy.
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