Raxus

Raxus, or more formally Raxus Secundus, is a name that echoes through the annals of galactic history not just for its role in the Clone Wars, but for the ideological currents that have long defined its people. Today, as the Outer Rim world steps confidently into a new era of recovery and relevance, we turn to the past to understand how Raxus became a symbol of both dissent and determination.

Origins and Early Development

Located in the Raxus system, Raxus has long benefited from fertile lands, a stable climate, and a position on several Outer Rim trade routes. Early colonists established it as a hub of agriculture and learning, valuing sustainable growth over rapid industrialization. Its capital city, Raxulon, became renowned for elegant architecture, serene public gardens, and a sophisticated political culture grounded in open debate and civic duty.

Despite its distance from the Core Worlds, Raxus was not isolated. It sent delegates to the Galactic Republic and contributed to interplanetary discourse. But as centuries passed, so too did discontent.

Seeds of Separatism

By the twilight of the Republic, many Outer Rim systems, including Raxus, felt exploited by the Republic’s Core-centric policies. Trade regulations, taxation, and lack of adequate representation bred resentment among citizens who believed their voices had been marginalized.

When Count Dooku formed the Confederacy of Independent Systems (CIS), Raxus became a natural leader in the movement. It was here, in the gleaming Senate halls of Raxulon, that the Separatist Parliament was established. Unlike the warmongering caricature often portrayed by Republic media, the Raxian-led Separatist Senate included idealists, intellectuals, and peace advocates.

One such figure was Senator Mina Bonteri, who famously collaborated with Padmé Amidala in a bid for a ceasefire during the Clone Wars. Bonteri’s assassination, widely suspected to be orchestrated by darker forces within the CIS, marked the end of diplomatic hopes and deepened the spiral into war.

The Clone Wars and the Fall

Raxus served as the political capital of the CIS, though its strategic role in the war remained largely symbolic. It was not a planet of factories or fleets but of ideals, and for that, it became a target. As the war drew to a close, Darth Sidious activated Order 66, and the clone armies turned not only on the Jedi but on Separatist leadership.

In a swift and brutal campaign, Raxus fell to the Republic, which soon transitioned into the Galactic Empire. The halls of the Separatist Senate were sealed, and its leaders were executed or imprisoned. Raxus, once a beacon of autonomy, was reduced to an occupied world under Imperial rule.

Imperial Occupation and Resistance

Though subdued, Raxus never fully broke. Small pockets of resistance and cultural preservation persisted through the dark years. While the Empire imposed curfews and dismantled Separatist-era institutions, underground educators, artists, and former senators worked to preserve Raxus’ identity.

This spirit was reflected in the Bad Batch incident, where local unrest erupted after the arrest of Senator Avi Singh, who spoke against Imperial control. The people’s quiet protest, coupled with external intervention, signalled that Raxus’ ideals, liberty, sovereignty, and justice, had not been extinguished.

Rebirth and Relevance

Following the Empire’s fall, Raxus embarked on a slow but deliberate path to renewal. No longer a stage for galactic conflict, it refocused on education, sustainable development, and cultural revival.

Institutions like the Raxus University of Natural Sciences have become respected centres of research, and collaborations with corporations like HyroTech AgriSystems are now positioning Raxus as a leader in agriscience and post-war recovery.

Although its past is complex, Raxus is not defined by its affiliation with the Separatists today, but by the values that led it to stand apart: autonomy, dialogue, and the belief that even distant worlds deserve a voice.

Conclusion: A Planet Remembered, A People Renewed

To understand Raxus is to understand the Outer Rim itself, often misunderstood, often ignored, yet full of resilience and principle. From its days as a quiet agricultural world to its role as the political centre of a galactic rebellion, and now as a beacon of innovation and peace, Raxus has always stood for something greater than itself.

History does not forget such places. And neither should we.