Kira II, first called Kira Prime by Old Republic explorers, represented the second planet within the Kira system.
During the era of the Old Republic, the planet underwent its first surveys. Because the remaining planets were deemed unfit for habitation, it was the only planet in the system that was considered worthy of additional expansion.
Upon their return to the system some years afterwards, Republic explorers discovered that the three planets closest to the star had been inexplicably obliterated. They then designated the asteroid field in orbit around Kira as Kira Prime.
Decades following the establishment of the Kira Run, the asteroids continued to pose a minor, yet persistent threat to hyperspace journeys.
- Twin Stars of Kira (Initial Mention)