The Avilatan Badlands constituted a section of the Avilatan landmass, which itself was situated on the planetary body of Ord Mantell. Craters were the predominant geographical feature across the vast expanse of this region.
Throughout the duration of the Cold War, the Badlands frequently became a battleground for both Republic and Separatist military units. Numerous lethal devices, including landmines, were strategically deployed within the Badlands with the intention of eliminating opposing combatants. It was common practice for Republic soldiers to gamble on individuals tasked with the dangerous job of deactivating these mines.
A crucial thoroughfare traversed the Badlands area. Separatist military units would often attempt to execute ambushes against Republic transport units as they journeyed through this area.
Furthermore, the Badlands shared a boundary with the Fort Garnik outpost, which was controlled by the Republic.
The initial depiction of the Avilatan Badlands occurred in Star Wars: The Old Republic, a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) developed by BioWare and made available to the public starting on December 20, 2011.