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this semi-arid planet was known for its rich savannas, which were continually bombarded by lightning storms. The innermost planet of the Thurra System, Thule was covered with rocky outcroppings which broke up the plains, and which were charred black from being hit by lightning. This charred rock later served as a form of sustenance for unusual, bioluminescent moss that made the rocks glow with an eerie light. During the height of the Great Sith War, Thule served as a base of operations for the Sith warriors, and much of the planet's crust became imbued with the residue of the Dark Side of the Force. Although the Old Republic defeated the Sith, the forces on Thule continued to train, in hopes of one day going to war. After the Battle of Ruusan, the pair of Sith lords that remained in the galaxy often made use of the soldiers on Thule, but none of them were ever deeply involved in the Sith plot to take control of the galaxy. During the early stages of the Clone Wars, Thule was the site of a Separatist base. It was here that Count Dooku hoped to reconstruct the Dark Reaper and use it against the Old Republic. However, with the help of Ulic Qel-Droma's spirit, Anakin Skywalker was able to destroy the Dark Reaper and spare Thule from any damage. As Emperor Palpatine rose to power, all records of Thule's existence were erased from archives and navigational databases, so the Palpatine could secretly draw on the soldiers as needed. The planet was orbited by a single satellite, known as the Thule Moon. It was believed that, at some point during its earliest history, Thule once supported many forms of life. However, over time, any indigenous plants and animals were either killed by the planet's inhabitants or Thule's devastating weather, or were frightened off.