STAR WARS INSIDER / 59BACTA BASICS
he galaxy is a perilous
place. Citizens face
any number of risks
to their physical
wellbeing. Whether
they are racing
through space on a daring adventure
or simply doing their chores on a
family farm, there’s always a chance
that an accident or emergency could
be lurking around the corner.
But whatever sort of injurious trouble
is at hand (dodging a rathtar’s gripping
tentacles, navigating a podrace through
tight canyons, avoiding the swing of a
lightsaber in a cantina while requesting
a refreshing beverage, to give just a few
examples), myriad solutions— some
advanced and others surprisingly
simple—exist in the Star Wars galaxy to
patch wounds and mend broken bones.
The type of care given depends on the
extent of the injury, and where in theT