In the Star Wars series, Polis Massa is an asteroid used as an emergency hideout by Republic loyalists Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Bail Organa, Padmé Amidala Skywalker, and others at the end of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. It is on this asteroid that Padmé gives birth to Luke Skywalker and Leia Skywalker-Organa, and then dies. For the missile defense program, see Strategic Defense Initiative. ... Obi-Wan Ben Kenobi (57 - 0 BBY) is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, a Jedi Master of legendary status. ... Yoda (896 BBY–4 ABY), voiced by Frank Oz, is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. ... Bail Prestor Organa (69 BBY - 0 BBY) is a fictional character from the Star Wars universe, the Viceroy and Prince of Alderaan and a noted statesman of the late Republic and early Imperial eras. ... Padmé Naberrie Skywalker, also Her Royal Highness, Queen Amidala of the Naboo and later Senator Amidala of Naboo (46–19 BBY), is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe played by Natalie Portman. ... Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is the third episode of the Star Wars film series (but the sixth film to be produced), to be released on Thursday, May 19, 2005. ... Luke Skywalker (born 19 BBY), is a fictional character of the Star Wars universe, a Jedi Knight, who plays a major role in the series of films. ... Her Royal Highness, Princess Leia Organa Solo of Alderaan (born Leia Naberrie Skywalker in 19 BBY), is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe played by actress Carrie Fisher in the films and by Ann Sachs in the 1980s radio drama. ...

While on the asteroid, several important things are decided: Luke will live with Owen and Beru Lars on Tatooine, watched over by Kenobi, and Leia will be raised with Bail Organa on Alderaan, so that the Sith will not sense their presence. In George Lucas Star Wars saga, Tatooine is the home planet of the Skywalker family and the setting for much of the action in the sagas films (as well as several of the novels and other pieces of written fiction). ... ...

While Yoda is meditating on the asteroid, he is contacted by the spirit of Qui-Gon Jinn through the Force. Yoda says he failed to train properly the Jedi. Qui-Gon Jinn tells Yoda of a power to retain one's identity through the Force after death. With this, Yoda becomes Qui-Gon Jinn's apprentice. Qui-Gon Jinn (92 BBY - 32 BBY) is a Jedi Master and the mentor of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the fictional Star Wars universe. ...