Zakuul

Zakuul is a fictional planet in the Star Wars universe, introduced in Star Wars: The Old Republic as part of the Knights of the Fallen Empire storyline. It serves as the capital of the Eternal Empire and the homeworld of the immortal emperor Valkorion. Located in the Unknown Regions, Zakuul is depicted as a highly urbanized world whose population, the Zakuulans, lives under an autocratic regime aligned with the throne.

Society on Zakuul is organized around a central imperial authority and a knightly military caste known as the Knights of Zakuul. The government emphasizes order, loyalty, and centralized control, with the Eternal Emperor at the apex of power. The culture centers on honor and service to the empire, and the regime maintains its grip through propaganda, surveillance, and a powerful military.

In its history within the game’s narrative, the Eternal Empire uses its advanced technology to project stability while expanding its influence across the galaxy. Internal conflict arises when Valkorion’s children, Arcann and Vaylin, challenge the emperor’s rule, leading to civil strife and shifting loyalties. The Outlander, the player character, becomes entwined in these events and encounters revelations about Valkorion’s true nature.

Technologically, Zakuul is portrayed as highly advanced, with formidable starships, weapons, and infrastructure that support a sprawling, city-centered civilization. Its visual style combines imperial grandeur with a fortress-like sheen, reflecting the regime’s emphasis on strength and order.

Zakuul remains a central setting in the Knights of the Fallen Empire and related SWTOR storylines, used to explore themes of tyranny, loyalty, and resistance within the game’s broader narrative.