Jakku

Jakku is a desert planet in the Outer Rim Territories of the Star Wars galaxy. It orbits a star with an arid climate characterized by vast dune seas, occasional sandstorms, and scarce surface water. Much of the planet's surface is littered with wreckage from starships and military hardware, creating fields of scavenged scrap.

The economy and daily life on Jakku are dominated by scavenging. Small settlements and trading posts such as Niima Outpost serve as hubs for salvagers who salvage parts from wrecks to trade for food and supplies. The landscape is dangerous, with raiders, wildlife, and the harsh sun. Visitors and new arrivals are rare and typically tested by the planet's conditions.

History: Jakku gained particular prominence in the era following the fall of the Galactic Empire, as it became the site of the Battle of Jakku, a major post-Endor clash between Imperial remnants and the New Republic. The battle left large swaths of the planet strewn with wreckage and shaped its long-term scavenger economy. In The Force Awakens, the planet is depicted as the home of Rey, a young scavenger who leaves Jakku in pursuit of a larger destiny; the planet and its ruins feature prominently in her story and in associated media.

In other media, Jakku has appeared in novels, comics, and video games tied to the Star Wars franchise, often depicted as a frontier world on the edge of civil war and a key example of scavenger culture within the galaxy.