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Post by Nicademus Delvardus IV on Feb 9, 2020 21:49:05 GMT -8
So, something I noticed rather recently, and never realized after KOTOR II, was that the planet of Malachor V was completely destroyed by the actions of Meetra Surik. As a result, the planet no longer exists save for the mentions of debris explored by archaeological and biological teams in 3640 BBY. However, thanks to Disney, the planet has remained alive, as simply the name of Malachor. The planet was first seen in the Star Wars Rebels tv series as a whole planet, untouched by the actions of the then Jedi Revan during the Mandalorian Wars in Legends. It still serves the purpose of a mysterious world in the Outer Rim, where an ancient Sith temple resides. It seems that a superweapon still exists, on this planet, but was utilized at a much earlier time. With this in mind, the Whills have deleted/archived planets that were labeled as destroyed in Legends (such as Byss) while others were simply renamed and moved (such as New Alderaan and New Carida). Malachor, both in Legends and Canon, is a very prominent Sith world. I do not feel that it should be archived, but rather altered by adopting the Disney Canon version. This way its purpose is still served, but in a ways, its a new planet to explore. Its a different Malachor than what we know from the KOTOR titles and Legends. So I put this request to the Whills to ask for this change. |
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Post by Whill Shaman Dažbog on Feb 10, 2020 17:17:06 GMT -8
As Malachor V currently stands right now, it is still a planet, and is not in a completely destroyed state. It is a dangerous environment, but still able to be explored and even conquered. Malachor V as we have adopted it into the site was also still a Sith stronghold world in the past, so it is possibly rife with artifacts for that type of story. Besides, what's a little grave-robbing without the risk of gravitational anomalies or lightning beasts ripping you apart? Adrenaline is a pretty good substitute for caffeine.
This is not a no to your request, I was just hoping you could elaborate as to what you believe would be the merits of changing the world to fall in line with the Disney canon. The only real difference I see is the terrain, which seems to be calmer in comparison to its Legends counterpart. I've also brought the issue up with my fellow Whills and we are discussing it.
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Post by Nicademus Delvardus IV on Feb 10, 2020 18:25:03 GMT -8
Well, I believe Byss was archived because one of the reason being that the planet was destroyed. So was Sernpidal. If I recall correctly these worlds were archived cause they were destroyed in Legends. However, on the flip side, Alderaan and Carida were repurposed as 'New Alderaan' (which is Canon) and 'New Carida' which is not. According to the same Legends, Malachor V was ultimately destroyed by the actions of Meetra Surik. If Byss and Sernpidal were archived for the same reason, which I think I am right about (at least part of the reason), doesn't the same then apply for Malachor V? As we are going off the Legacy Era timeline, it is safe to say, in my view, that Malachor is not still a planet, but completely destroyed according to the actions performed in KOTOR II.
Now, true, who doesn't like a little risk and what not. But in my views, considering that Malachor V was destroyed in Legends, we could still have the planet exist if we adopted Malachor from Disney Canon. There is still a risk nonetheless, even without the gravitational issues. It is a mysterious world with deep Sith connections, who knows what lies on its barren surface or what lies within its Temples. A superweapon petrified Sith and Jedi alike near the temple (if memory serves correctly).
Hope I answered your question to the best of my ability.
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Post by Whill Shaman Dažbog on May 1, 2020 16:51:29 GMT -8
After much deliberation among the Whills, we have ruled to archive Malachor. This decision was made after a long discussion about activity and inactive threads in general. I hope this doesn't dishearten you from starting any story you might have had planned for the planet in the future.
I would highly recommend utilizing either the Journal of the Whills or the Open Space and Hyperspace threads located in each section of the Universe. While it says open space, we believe a common misconception is that people may mistake that for empty space. Any planets not listed or up for writing can be written in these threads.
If in the future there is more of an active need for Malachor, or any planet previously archived, please feel free to ask for a review and we will be sure to take a look. 
I hope you find this outcome acceptable, and wish you the best in your writing.
~Whill Dažbog, resident coffee peddler
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