Geonosis

Geonosis is a planet in the Outer Rim Territories which served as the temporary de facto capital of the Confederacy of Independent Systems in 22 BBY.

History
At some point prior to 32 BBY, the Geonosians began making a business producing battle droids in large factories for organisations such as the Trade Federation and the Techno Union.

Separatist Crisis and Clone Wars
Due to being located in the Outer Rim Territories, Geonosis was largely ignored by the Galactic Republic. This led to Geonosis becoming among the first to join the Confederacy of Independent Systems. In 22 BBY, Geonosis was the location of a Separatist conference in which major politicians and businessmen including Nute Gunray and Wat Tambor pledged their resources to the Confederacy.

Soon after the conference, Geonosis was the setting of the first battle in the Clone Wars, the Battle of Geonosis, which began in the Petranaki Arena when the Republic saved Anakin Skywalker, Padmé Amidala and Obi-Wan Kenobi from being executed by the Geonosians for espionage.

Geonosis supported the CIS throughout the Clone Wars, which lasted for three years. However, the Republic was reorganised into a Galactic Empire by Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine, who had also been working with the Separatists. The Empire soon after absorbed all of the Confederacy's former territories.

Geography
Geonosis' surface is covered in rocky deserts that had a red-orange colour. The cities on the planet are large spires made from rocks. From space, a large rocky ring around it.

Geonosis was known for its droid factories which produced battle droids for the Trade Federation and later the Separatist Alliance.

Government
Geonosis was governed by the hive organisational structure. The leader of the Stalgasin Hive served as the Archduke of Geonosis.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (First appearance)