Geonosian Spires

[Nick Cousland]

Geonosian Spires were tall, hollowed-out rock formations constructed by the Geonosians and used as hive-mounds, located on the planet Geonosis.

The spires were built by the Geonosians as both permanent hive dwellings and as temporary refuge from the planet's dangerous radiation storms. Geonosian workers constructed the vast towers from a rocky paste substance; which in turn was derived from a mix of crushed stone and the excrement of parasitic creatures called Phidna.

Upon hardening, the reddish spires would look like an extension of the terrain, camouflaging the insectoid species' dwelling from outsiders and making the planet appear uninhabited. In the fierce ecosystem of Geonosis, these spires also served as protection against aggressive native species. The intentionally rough exterior belied an elegant and graceful interior architecture, consisting of flowing curves and vault-like windows.

These massive hives often extended deep underground, frequently housing vast CIS droid foundries and weapons-manufacture facilities.Below these were geonosian birthing chambers. Even below this was the massive living areas and the Queen's chamber.The catacombs extended many miles beneath this.

There were several notable spires on Geonosis: the Stalgasin hive, which was the primary (and therefore ruling) hive, the Gehenbar hive, and the Golbah hive.

Just prior to the outbreak of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi stealthily entered one of the Geonosian spires, where he overheard CIS leaders discussing top-secret plans. Later, another spire was used by the CIS as command post during the Battle of Geonosis, housing a battlefield holomap and presided over by Poggle the Lesser, Count Dooku, and several Neimoidian leaders.The Elite Forces Of Delta Squad broke into a Geonosian hive and destroyed a droid factory.

[tempusdooku]

Tempus enters the building and smiles, he looks over at the Droids.

"I am making this my home, begin to rebuild this place fit for a King. I want this place to be secure and no one allowed here but me. "

He looks over at the Droids as they look back and begin to send messages for worker droids to moving on their new Master orders.

[tempusdooku]

The droids returned with news of the Hive being upgraded. Master Tempus does not even turn around to them, just listen to the morning reports.

"Sir, the Droids are being make as we speak. Your first 200,000 will be done by weeks end, but sir where are you going to place them once they are ready?"

Tempus places his hand on his chin, the droid has a point. He turns to face them.

Tempus "You mean to tell me there is no Ship yard on this planet?"

Droid "No Master, there are none on this planet. An where there is one, I cannot tell you."

Tempus "Hmm, then we do have a problem. I guess its time for me to go searching for a fleet I guess."

Tempus dismiss the droids and looks back at the window.

[tempusdooku]

Droid enters his quarters

"Sir we have company. Someone has come to see Count Dooku's grave."

Tempus turns from the window facing the droid, his eyes became cold.

"Send me a shuttle so we can meet them."

Tempus stands and follows the droid out