The Shi'kar Straits, situated in the Outer Rim Territories' Nembus sector, originated as an asteroid belt. This formation occurred when a comet impacted the Shi'kar species' homeworld, resulting in its fragmentation.
During the Clone Wars era, the Shi'kar Straits evolved into a sanctuary for various outlaws, including smugglers, pirates, and scavengers. Due to the chaotic nature of the asteroids, large Republic starships found it difficult to maintain order in the area. Jedi figures such as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Ahsoka Tano journeyed to the Shi'kar Straits while in pursuit of the Zygerrian Slavers Guild.