Hightan is a medium-sized terrestial desert planet known for its glittering, chrome-like citys. Although it is mostly desert, with a 45% cover of water on the entire planet, life still manages to flourish, living off the many lakes that dot the planet. In 20 ABY, Hightan was subject to its own civil war between its governing Patriarchs with an usurper named Raanz whom lead the attack for control. By 21 ABY he had taken over, and in 22 a rebellion started by an errant Seth Blacket went to combat the dictatorship. The war later ended with Raanz's death, opening up the chance to take back control, restoring power to the Hightan Clans.