Dantooine is the name of a fictional location. This page is a stub. If you are reading this message, then that means you have come to a page about a character that is in need of additional work. There are certain key elements that are lacking from this article and thus preventing it from achieving an acceptable level of quality. This may include a screenshot image, missing and/or incorrect location information, a general overview statement, points of interest, residents, and so on. Once these elements have been satisfied, then this template may be removed from the page. Dantooine is a fictional planet featured in the Star Wars mythos. It was first referenced in the 1977 film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. It made further appearances in the Star Wars "Expanded Universe" where more extensive information was provided.
In Star Wars, the character of Leia Organa is interrogated by Darth Vader and Grand Moff Tarkin as to the hidden location of the headquarters of the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Leia lies and tells them that their base is located on Dantooine. After surveying the world, the Imperials discover the remains of a Rebel base but determine that it had been abandoned for quite some time.