The galaxy

The galaxy

Astrography
"Anywhere but here."

- Rey, on her homeworld

The known galaxy included worlds such as the verdant Naboo and the bustling megalopolis of Coruscant. Exciting events occurred on worlds like Geonosis, Christophsis, Sullust, Coyerti, and Haidoral Prime, and the likes of Tatooine and Naboo hosted galaxy-changing events in their time. Jakku was situated in the unfashionable backwaters of the outer spiral arms, and much of the galaxy was visible in its night sky due to a lack of pollution. Ships could travel through the galaxy via hyperspace routes, plotted by navigation computers and powered by hyperdrives, and dropped passengers at starports.

Political geography
"We should leave the system. Can't risk Imperial patrols, even in this sector. There's a place on the Outer Rim, far edge of the Lothal system; we could try there, now that the Nuri safehouse has been compromised."

- Hera Syndulla, to Kanan Jarrus

Planets were part of systems, which in turn comprised sectors that were part of areas such as the Inner Rim and the Outer Rim. Under the Empire, moffs were appointed to administer sectors directly.

Galactic Core
The Galactic Core contained the Force Planet.

Core Worlds
High society and luxury fashion were found throughout the Core Worlds.

Inner Rim
The Inner Rim was an area of space including the planets Gorse and Nuri. The latter was infamous for its lurid flesh markets and synth-products, and resisted the Imperialization that claimed other worlds during the reign of the Empire. Jakku occupied a lonely spot in the unfashionable backwaters of the outer spiral arms.

Outer Rim
The Outer Rim contained the Lothal system, and was far from Imperial patrols. The territory denoted the edge of the Empire, and hosted threats such as Separatist remnants and mercenary groups fielded by the Hutts and the Crymorah Syndicate. Jabba styled himself as Grand Warlord of the Outer Rim. Tatooine hosted galaxy-changing events in its time.

Races and species
An explorer of the known galaxy could encounter Humans, and some maintained a vested interest in the behavior and anatomy of cute Human females across the galaxy. Twi'leks, while sexually compatible with Humans, had differing anatomy in the form of sensitive head-tails known as lekku which stored memories and served as erogenous organs.

Breeding was possible between certain species, while others were able to engage in interspecies sex without worrying over reproduction.

Following the Antar Atrocity, millions of Gotal refugees sought shelter on Atzerri, helping to turn the planet's economy into a powerhouse.

Government and politics
"Freedom and liberation for all, Kanan, not just us."

- Hera Syndulla, to Kanan Jarrus

Planets and peoples were represented in the Republic through senators of the Republic Senate, though it long neglected the planets of the Rim.

Slavery existed in the galaxy, carried out by preeminent slave merchants like the Zygerrian Slave Empire and the Hutt Clan.

The New Order of the Empire ruled and patrolled many planets and regions of the galaxy, forcing Imperialization on some worlds, though others were able to resist. It maintained an Imperial Senate. Although some idealists hoped the Empire would restore peace and justice, actions such as the Antar Atrocity and the ignoring of economic and ecological crises of former Separatist worlds showed the regime's lack of interest in sentient rights. Those who controlled the levers of galactic politics chose locations such as Coruscant's Star Whores club for their clandestine meetings.

Technology
Droids such as BB-8 were capable of interfacing with modular systems across the galaxy, and special attachments such as probic arms generated storied histories in certain areas of the galaxy.

Economy
Nathanis Nelle was the galaxy's foremost designer of luxury clothing and accessories, and was synonymous with high society and fashion in the Core Worlds.

Republic Era
Before the rise of the Empire, the Jedi lived and studied in the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, and used powers and abilities of the Force. They remained wary of the dark side by overcoming anger, forbidden attachments, and lustful thoughts.

The Republic governed the galaxy with its Senate, founded by an ancestor of Chancellor Valorum, and fought in the Clone Wars against the Separatist Alliance. The Zygerrian Slave Empire, once the galaxy's preeminent slave merchants, fell in the war, and its lauded position was taken up by the Hutts.

Imperial Era
"If you'd care to blast one of those TIEs out of the galaxy, I don't think anyone would object!"

- Hera Syndulla, to Kanan Jarrus

With the Jedi unable to oppose him, Emperor Palpatine established his New Order, an Empire that maintained its regime with the iron fist of Imperialization. Some saw it as a reformation of corrupt remnants of the Republic and a new dawn for the galaxy, although later atrocities showed the Empire cared little for the downtrodden and oppressed of the galaxy, despite the efforts of some such as Bail Organa and Mon Mothma. The Empire, through branches such as the Imperial Security Bureau and the Imperial Press Corps, had the capability to bring word to the entire galaxy of the actions and deviance of its political opponents.

Hera Syndulla and Kanan Jarrus fought in rebellion against the Empire while aboard the Ghost, shooting down TIE fighters. The Galactic Civil War was fought between the Emperor's Imperial stormtroopers and the Rebellion some thirty years prior to Rey's era.

New Republic Era
The New Republic smashed the Imperial Starfleet at Jakku a year after the Battle of Endor.

Resistance Era
The Resistance fought against the First Order. Rey came of age thirty years after the Galactic Civil War, and encountered the resourceful droid BB-8 to embark upon a new adventure.

Appearances

 * Nb: The galaxy appears in every work of Star Wars erotica. This list only includes specific mentions, descriptions, or visual representations of the galaxy.