[Source] The Kolatill system was a star system in the Kathol sector, which was located in the Outer Rim Territories. The system contained the planet Kolatill, which was the sector's largest producer of repulsorlift vehicles and parts and a major stopping point on the Trition Trade Route. The system was locally governed by the Kolatill Council until 2 BBY, when it came under the authority of the Galactic Empire. Six years later, following Emperor Palpatine's death at the Battle of Endor, the entire Kathol sector was withdrawn from the Empire by its Imperial Moff, Kentor Sarne, who set himself up as a warlord. The Kolatill system subsequently became part of Sarne's fiefdom. In 8 ABY, Kolatill's population rose up and overthrew their appointed governor after learning that the New Republic had