#boonta

Proto One was a junk droid who made his home on Boonta. Discarded after years of service left him in need of repairs, Proto One repaired himself using scrap from the Boonta scrapyard, which he became the proprietor of. Although these repairs allowed him to continue operating, Proto One used a cane to help with mobility and balance.

Source: Star Wars: Droids - “A Race to the Finish” (1985)

Boonta Hestilic Shad’ruu was a Hutt warlord who predated the Republic. Leader of the Hutt colony on Ko Vari (which was later renamed in his honor), Boonta became a powerful military commander, and was responsible for defeating the Empire of Xim the Despot. Boonta Eve was named a holiday to honor his victory.

Boonta was a barren planet located in the Outer Rim. Conquered and under the control of the Hutts for generations, Boonta (formerly called Ko Vari) was popularized as a racing planet, holding many competitions to attract tourists and gamblers.

Source: “Star Wars Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO” - Polyhedron 70 (Art: Jeffery Carlisle; 2004)