Known to the galaxy at large as Solan Phota (17 BBY), Solan's true name is actually Solycan, however only those who trained and raised him are privy to that knowledge. He chose Solan Phota as the name to use to interact with galactic society. He was apparently born on the desolate planet Kuar, but that seems to be about all he ever says about his past. Any and all attempts to dig further into his personal history beyond his first noted appearance on the galactic scene have been fruitless. Numerous theories abound about his origins, though many agree that Kuar is probably a dead-end to keep people from discovering his true origins and may even be Solan’s idea of a “joke.” The few who have investigated the planet have found nothing but ruins.