Datacron Database:Canon Policy
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What does the Datacron Database consider Canon?
The Datacron Continuity Database abides by the official Legends continuity and edicts set forth by Lucas Licensing. As such what they have said is law, however we at the Datacron Database must take certain liberties in order to provide the most consistent overall information to the fans. Things such as the Clone Wars era need redefined, Fantasy Flight Games material, Star Wars: The Old Republic, The Clone Wars: The Final Season and previously unreleased works are covered.
What is a reliable Canonical source?
Anything officially released, published or contractually sanctioned by Lucasfilm Ltd. and its subsidiaries are valid sources. Statements made by employees associated with Lucasfilm Ltd. such as George Lucas, Dave Filoni, Leland Chee and Pablo Hidalgo should be considered a valid secondary source. A valid third source are authors and artists.
What should take canon priority?
We follow the system established by Lucas Licensing's Leland Chee in addressing priority of what is more canonical over something else with the Tier system G, T, C, S, N, and D. (from highest priority to lowest). However the system is very broad and not specific at giving priority to material presented within the same tier. The site generally recognizes that the storytelling material (films, television programs, novels, comics, short stories, in-universe reference books) are the basis and are considered primary source material. Out-of universe reference material as a general rule of thumb should be considered above that of the primary source material as it can re-contextualize events and present retcons that solve issues encountered between the primary source material. Sometimes authors will make errors in which could be misidentified as retcons, in cases such as these use your own judgement, check with the DatacronKeeper or other authority if unsure; a general rule to follow is if it runs counter to established lore and if it's on the same level or lower then the canon tier it is in ignore it and make note of it, if the material is repeated in later sources then it more then likely is a retcon.
What is a Retcon vs Re-contextualization
A retcon should be considered a hard stance at solving an issue regarding continuity when errors arise between two or more sources. Re-contextualization is considered by the Database as a soft stance merely providing an explanation that solves an issue in continuity and expands the existing lore.