Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Rule Book

Other Notable Locations

Rot all galactic geographic areas are classified by

llplanet, system, sector, or major region. Some

titles are informal spacer slang for a hyperroute or

collection of stars. Others are holdovers from past in-

terstellar empires or long-held cultural connections.

As the Republic expanded and encountered existing

interstellar political bodies, it often granted them Al-

lied Region status. Most eventually joined or were

otherwise incorporated into the Republic as sectors.

However, a few Allied Regions remain, though most

travelers would regard them as still part of Republic or

Imperial space. Some Allied Regions and other bodies

still retain significant political power. A very few are

fully autonomous, even under the Empire.

BOTHAN SPACE

Bothan Space is an Allied Region in the Mid Rim of

over 150 inhabited systems of mainly Bothan colo-

nies. It is ruled by the Bothan Council and Bothan

clans. Bothan Space remains an Allied Region under

the Empire, but it is closely monitored and still subject

to Imperial decree.

THE CENTRALITY

The Centrality is a small, remote, semi-autonomous

region nominally under Imperial control. The region

has little to offer the galaxy at large, and the Empire

recently installed a puppet government to oversee

the region. The Hutts also have no interest in direct

rule, but have heavily influenced the Centrality for

thousands of years. They continue to do so, even

under the Empire.

The Centrality is located at the far reaches of the

Outer Rim, beyond Hutt Space and adjoining Wild

Space at the edge of the galaxy. The Gand homeworld

is also nearby. The Cadma Conduit hyperroute con-

nects the main Centrality systems to the more main-

line hyperlanes that eventually connect to the Perle-

mian Trade Route and Hutt Space.

Merchants and travelers are typically interested in

Oseon for its asteroid-based casinos, and a small ring

of nearby star systems. Among them is Rafa, home-

world of the ancient Sham. Towards the far end of the

Centrality lies the hidden world of Tund, home of the

mysterious Sorcerers of Tund.

HAPES CLUSTER

The Hapes Cluster is home to the isolationist Hapes

Consortium, an Allied Region of the Republic and the

Empire. Hapes' division from the rest of the galaxy

is partially physical. The cluster is surrounded by a

natural feature called the Transitory Mists, which in-

terferes with hyperspace travel. Only a few stable

routes link the cluster to the outside galaxy, and they

are heavily guarded.

The Hapes Consortium is a matriarchal society domi-

nated by royalty, etiquette, constant political intrigue,

and assassinations. Their continual internal maneuver-

ing and gamesmanship focuses their attention on their

own affairs. The Republic was happy to leave the Con-

sortium alone. It appears the Empire is following suit.

HERGLIC SPACE

The Herglics established their own Empire well before

the rise of the Old Republic. The Herglics empire failed

long before they allied with the Republic. The Empire

seized control of Herglic industry, and now mercilessly

rules the Herglics. Herglic Space is still considered an

Allied Region. It includes about forty systems, mainly

near the Rimma Trade Route.

MAN DALORIAN SPACE

As the home region of the fearsome Mandalorian war-

riors, and their homeworld of Mandalore, the extents of

Mandalorian Space have expanded and shrunk along

with their fortunes. At the height of the ancient Mandal-

orian Wars, Mandalorian Space stretched from the edge

of the Inner Rim to the northeastern edge of the Outer

Rim. While other systems and areas Coreward were also

conquered, they were occupied Republic worlds.

Even in modern times, this vast area is among the

least populated in the galaxy. By the time of the Clone

Wars and rise of the Empire, Mandalorian Space large-

ly meant the Mandalore Sector. Thought nominally

loyal to the Republic, factions within the Mandalorian

ranks fought for cultural and political dominance. By

the time of the Empire, few publicly follow the old

ways. Boba Fett is the best known representative of

this ancient warrior culture.

SHADOWPORTS

Shadowports typically operate without regard to any

type of government regulation. Many rely on hidden,

remote, or mobile locations, while others buy off law

enforcement. Some ports are simply too big and busy

to be adequately policed, sustaining an ongoing mix

of legal and illegal activity, even in Imperial or other-

wise regulated space. Shadowports may be found in

every region of the galaxy, though many are in the

Outer Rim Territories.

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