The Acolyte Creator Confirms If Unknown Star Wars Planet Is Ahch-To

To truly understand the identity of this mysterious planet, focusing solely on its aesthetic appeal might not be the best strategy. Instead, delving into its most valuable resource, cortosis, could reveal its true nature. Cortosis, a rare metal, has been scarcely touched upon in the “Star Wars” canon. However, the series “The Acolyte” showcases it more extensively than any previous project. To identify which planet might have a high supply of cortosis, we turn to the non-canon “Star Wars” Legends continuity, also called the “Star Wars” Expanded Universe. Interestingly, there’s a particular planet in this continuity that not only matches the description of the planet Qimir and Osha are on, but is also famous for its cortosis deposits.

Bal’demnic is an ocean planet located in the Outer Rim territories, first introduced in the animated “Star Wars: Clone Wars” series. The “Darth Plagueis” novel by James Luceno provides further details, revealing that the planet contains a substantial amount of cortosis. This resource doesn’t escape the notice of Sith Lord Darth Tenebrous, who launches a mining expedition on Bal’demnic. However, his plans are thwarted when his apprentice, Plagueis, one of the most powerful Sith in the “Star Wars” universe, kills him and claims the cortosis for himself.

The intriguing characteristics of Bal’demnic, including its oceanic environment and high levels of cortosis, play a crucial role in the story of Darth Plagueis. Considering that this tale unfolds around the same period as “The Acolyte,” one might speculate whether the planet seen in “Teach/Corrupt” could indeed be Bal’demnic. As “The Acolyte” Season 1 progresses, viewers will be keen to see if this theory proves correct.