Artus Prime

Artus Prime was the location of a New Republic base and crystal mine. The valuable Artusian crystals mined there were sought after primarily due to their potential for use as focusing elements in lightsabers. Wildlife on the planet included the scavenging mine crab.

The facility was controlled for some time after the Battle of Endor, until it was abandoned. Later found by the Sith Lord Darth Sadis in 16 ABY, the crystals were mined once more and incorporated into a plan involving infusing them with the Force to empower the Shadowtroopers.

Upon Sadis's death during the Battle of Tarix, Sith Lord Darth Trayus reinstated both programs and incorporated them into the Crimson Empire, making it part of his grand plans.