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=Galactic divisions=
The Galaxy is divided concerning the type of life it holds and the distance from the core as well as the trade in each.

==The Core==
The Core can be divided into three regions: The Deep Core, the Core Worlds and the Colonies (sometimes considered a separate region).

===Deep Core===<!-- This section is linked from [[Star Destroyer]] -->
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The '''Deep Core''' is at the center of the galaxy, even closer than the [[Core Worlds]] like [[Coruscant]] and [[Alderaan]].

It has countless stars packed together in a relatively small area, so [[hyperspace]] travel is slow and dangerous. The intense radiation and relatively young stars mean that it has very few habitable worlds compared to the rest of the galaxy. The few known worlds of the Deep Core include [[Byss]] (whereto the disembodied consciousness of Emperor [[Palpatine]] fled after his death at the [[Battle of Endor]], according to Expanded Universe literature), Khomm, Ruan, and the [[List of Star Wars planets (E-G)#Empress Teta|Empress Teta]] system. The [[Koornacht Cluster]] is one particularly dense area of stars, located at the edge of the Deep Core bordering on the Core Worlds, and contains numerous planets including [[List of Star Wars planets (M-N)#N'zoth III|N'Zoth]], the homeworld of the [[Yevetha]]. The moon [[Ebaq 9]] was the setting for a major battle during the [[Yuuzhan Vong invasion]], resulting in a [[New Republic (Star Wars)|New Republic]] victory following the successful execution of a trap for the [[Yuuzhan Vong]].

===Core Worlds===
The '''Core Worlds''' are the known worlds, or planetary systems, that are near the core of the Star Wars galaxy. The core worlds are the richest, most populated worlds in the Star Wars Galaxy, and it was the Core Worlds that first formed the Old Republic. [[Coruscant]] is by far the most important of the Core worlds and is said to be the source of the first humans. However, there are numerous other worlds which can be found in this dense region of the galaxy. 

The Core Worlds contain millions of systems, including Coruscant, [[Alderaan]], [[Corellia]], [[Chandrila]], [[Thyferra]], [[List of Star Wars planets (K-L)#Kuat|Kuat]], [[List of Star Wars planets (M-N)#Nubia|Nubia]], and [[List of Star Wars planets (C-D)#Duro|Duro]]. Less dense than the Deep Core, the Core Worlds are the center of commerce and society in the galaxy as they lie on the intersection of the many great hyperspace lanes. The Colonies include Commenor, [[List of Star Wars planets (C-D)#Cato Neimoidia|Cato Neimoidia]], and Bilbringi, as well as numerous other worlds which have served as stage for the great [[Galactic Civil War]] in the fight between the [[Galactic Empire (Star Wars)|Empire]] and the [[Rebel Alliance]].

===Colonies===
The '''Colonies''' were some of the first planets settled outside the [[Core Worlds]] by the [[Galactic Republic (Star Wars)|Republic]], especially the region known as "''The Slice''", defined by the edges of the Perlemian Trade Route and the Corellian Run. There were also Worlds in the Colonies that were founding members of the Republic. After 25,000 years, the worlds are almost as influential as the Core, being just as industrialized and with firmly established cultures, with many worlds supporting vast shipyard complexes. Important manufacturing planets are [[Fondor]], where the Super Star Destroyer ''[[Executor (Star Wars)|Executor]]'' was built, and Balmorra, a major [[TIE fighter|TIE]] producer. [[List of Star Wars planets (M-N)#Manaan|Manaan]] is home to the [[Selkath]], who harvest and export [[kolto]] across the galaxy. [[List of Star Wars planets (A-B)#Arkania|Arkania]] is home to the Arkanians, a near Human species skilled at genetics and cybernetics. Mrlsst, home of the Mrlssi, is a famous university world also located in the Colonies. Many of Kuat Drive Yards' factory worlds are located here, as are the [[Neimoidian]] purse worlds, Neimoidia, [[List of Star Wars planets (C-D)#Cato Neimoidia|Cato Neimoidia]], Deku Neimoidia, and Koru Neimoidia.

During the [[Galactic Civil War]], the [[Galactic Empire (Star Wars)|Empire]] ruthlessly controlled the region. After the death of [[Palpatine|Emperor Palpatine]], the region was liberated by the [[New Republic (Star Wars)|New Republic]].

==Outer Territories==
===Inner Rim===
The '''Inner Rim''' is the section of the galaxy between the Colonies and the Expansion Region. Some planets in this galactic ring include Rendili, and Rodia. During the growth of the Republic, the Inner Rim was colonized after the Colonies region, and was then known simply as "The Rim". Later, the Expansion Region was opened up to colonization. A sudden boom after this led to the establishment of two more regions, the Mid Rim and Outer Rim, and saw the "Rim" renamed as the Inner Rim.

===Expansion Region===
The '''Expansion Region''' is precisely what it sounds like; it is territory colonized during a sudden expansion from the Inner Rim territories. During most of the [[Galactic Republic|Old Republic]], it was considered a vast field of raw materials. The [[Galactic Empire (Star Wars)|Empire]] treated the Expansion Region as an area to obtain slaves, and [[strip mining|strip-mined]] the entire belt of worlds. Mandalore, Nkllon, and Kalarba are planets located within this region.

===Mid Rim===
The Mid Rim is a galactic ring located between the Outer Rim and Inner Rim/Expansion Regions. On the border of the division lies Nam Chorios and the Meridian Sector. Other planets in the area include [[Naboo]], Ithor, and [[Ord Mantell]]. Not long after the [[Battle of Endor]], most of it was seized by the [[Galactic Empire (Star Wars)|Imperial]] warlord [[Admiral Teradoc]].

===Outer Rim===
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The '''Outer Rim Territories''' is the outermost part of the explored portion of the ''Star Wars'' galaxy. During the long period of the [[Galactic Republic]], the Outer Rims were very isolated; this is due to many uncharted regions and planets, untouched for countless centuries. Because of this isolation from other worlds, it became a breeding ground for criminals. Seen in ''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]]'', the [[Galactic Empire (Star Wars)|Galactic Empire]]'s presence is made known in the area. This region was free of Imperial control, though this usually meant criminal lords like [[Jabba the Hutt]] had free reign. Outer Rim worlds include [[Taris]], [[Dantooine]], [[Tatooine]], [[Yavin]], [[Hoth]], [[Endor]], [[Dagobah]], [[Xagobah]], [[List of Star Wars planets (A-B)#Bakura|Bakura]] [[Ryloth]], [[Bogden]] Kamino and many others. The Death Star was created to reign in the Outer Rim, as was Grand Moff Tarkin's jurisdiction.

===Wild Space===
'''Wild Space''' is on the frontier of the known galaxy, and is the blurred edge separating civilization from the Unknown Regions. Planets in this region lie so far from the galactic centers of power that they are virtually ignored. Very few people have ventured into Wild Space and into the Unknown Regions. Technically speaking, Wild Space extends beyond the galaxy in some areas. [[Outbound Flight Project|Outbound Flight]], a Jedi project to explore realms beyond the known galaxy, crossed through Wild Space en route to the Unknown Regions.

===Unknown Regions===<!-- This section is linked from [[Mara Jade]] -->
The '''Unknown Regions''' lie beyond the region known as Wild Space. They are uncharted by any of the known galactic powers.

After the [[Mandalorian]] War, [[Revan]] and [[Malak]] led a fifth of the Republic fleet, claiming to be searching for more Mandalorians, into this region. It should be noted that these regions were considered unknown at the time, but were later included in the outer rim because the "unknown" regions are only uncharted regions for the given time. The fleet vanished for months and was presumed lost. Later the fleet returned with ships of alien design and started attacking the Republic. This led to the start of the [[Jedi Civil War]]. After the Jedi Civil War, Revan fled into these unknown regions again and has not returned since. It is rumored he went to fight the true [[Sith]]. Little is known of where he went or when Revan will return, but many are waiting. The [[Jedi Exile]] went to the Unknown Regions 5 years later to help Revan with this task. The fate of the two Jedi remains unknown, though Jedi Master [[Kreia]] remarked that the "true Sith" lay in this area, and were presumably hostile to the rest of the galaxy at the time.

[[List of Star Wars planets (C-D)#Csilla|Csilla]], home to the [[Chiss]], is one of the only known inhabited planets in the Unknown Regions. The Chiss [[Grand Admiral]], [[Thrawn]], was tasked by [[Palpatine|Emperor Palpatine]] to lead a pacification mission into the Unknown Regions, a duty that Thrawn carried out until five years after the Emperor's death. Furthermore, the ancient insectoid [[Killik]] race inhabits this region of space; their territory borders Chiss space. [[Lehon|Rakata Prime]], the [[Rakata (Star Wars)|Rakatan]] homeworld, is also located in the Unknown Regions. Another species that seems to live in the Unknown Regions are the Vagaari.  The [[Ssi-Ruuvi]] [[Imperium]] also lies in the Unknown Regions.

In the ''New Jedi Order'' book series, the living planet of [[List of Star Wars planets (W-Z)#Zonama Sekot|Zonama Sekot]] flees into the Unknown Regions after being attacked by the "far outsiders" ([[Yuuzhan Vong]]). The [[Jedi]] find record of the planet's travels after extensive searching, and the Jedi Luke Skywalker leads a team of other Jedi to search for the world in the Unknown Regions; record shows it repelled the Yuuzhan Vong in the past and the Jedi now seek a new ally to help once again thwart the invading Yuuzhang Vong. They eventually are successful and persuade the living planet to attempt a hazardous return to known space. 

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==Sectors==
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As of the Emperor's New Order, a constellation of 50 or more [[planetary system]]s is defined as a ''Sector''. Sectors of Note include (followed by a notable system or planet):
*Kuat Sector ([[List of Star Wars planets (K-L)#Kuat|Kuat]])
*Meridian Sector ([[List of Star Wars planets (M-N)#Nam Chorios|Nam Chorios]])
*Chommell Sector ([[Naboo]])
*Kessel Sector ([[List of Star Wars planets (K-L)#Kessel|Kessel]])
*Arkanis Sector ([[Tatooine]])
*Doldur Sector ([[List of Star Wars planets (C-D)#Doldur|Doldur]])
*Sluis Sector ([[Dagobah]])
*Seswenna Sector ([[List of Star Wars planets (E-G)#Eriadu|Eriadu]])
*Mayagil Sector ([[List of Star Wars planets (C-D)#Clak'dor VII|Clak'dor VII]])
*Kathol Sector ([[List of Star Wars planets (K-L)#Kal'Shabbol|Kal'Shabbol]])
*Moddell Sector ([[Forest Moon of Endor]])
*Abrion Sector ([[List of Star Wars planets (R-S)#Rishi|Rishi]])
*Tapani Sector ([[List of Star Wars planets (M-N)#Mrlsst|Mrlsst]])
*Farlax Sector ([[List of Star Wars planets (H-J)#J'p'tan|J'p'tan]])
*Quelli Sector ([[List of Star Wars planets (C-D)#Dathomir|Dathomir]])
*Atrivis Sector ([[List of Star Wars planets (E-G)#Generis|Generis]])

Also see [[Sectors of Star Wars]] and [[Systems of Star Wars]]

==Political areas==
Other minor political areas include:

'''Bothan Space''' &mdash; A region between the Mid Rim and Outer Rim, which is home to the Bothan race. The capital of Bothan Space is Bothawui. The Caamas incident, involving the genocide of the planet Caamas, took place in this region.

'''Hutt Space''' &mdash; A region in the [[Outer Rim Territories]], which is controlled by criminal gangsters known as the [[Hutts]]. It was subjugated by the [[Yuuzhan Vong]] during their invasion after the Hutts attempted to double-cross them. The space is composed of planets such as [[List of Star Wars planets (M-N)#Nal Hutta|Nal Hutta]] and [[List of Star Wars planets (W-Z)#Ylesia|Ylesia]]. The Y'toub system is the location of both Nal Hutta, and the Smuggler's Moon, [[Nar Shaddaa]]. It is surrounded by the planets [[List of Star Wars planets (A-B)#Bimmisaari|Bimmisaari]], [[List of Star Wars planets (K-L)#Kubindi|Kubindi]], [[List of Star Wars planets (K-L)#Kessel|Kessel]], [[List of Star Wars planets (H-J)#Honoghr|Honoghr]], [[List of Star Wars planets (A-B)#Barabil|Barabi]] and [[List of Star Wars planets (E-G)#Gamorr|Gamorr]]. The [[Tion Cluster]] is the right and [[Bothan Space]] to the left.

'''[[Corporate Sector Authority]]''' &mdash; The government of a [[free enterprise]] [[fiefdom]] known as the '''Corporate Sector''' that was formed in 490 [[Dates in Star Wars|BBY]] to free the [[Galactic Republic|Republic]] lawmakers and the Corporate moneymakers from their differences. During the height of [[Palpatine|Emperor Palpatine]]'s rule of the galaxy, the Corporate Sector Authority comprised 30,000 star systems. Shortly after the battle of Hoth, the Corporate Sector found it profitable to develop technologies for the Rebel Alliance. At a research space station called ''Pondunt'', Corporate Sector scientists created the Mag Pulse warhead. This warhead could temporarily neutralize the weapon systems on an enemy ship. They then handed the Mag Pulse over to the Rebels, who in turn used it in a raid at an Imperial Research space station. A Rebel B-Wing carrying the warhead was captured in the fight. An analysis of the Mag Pulse traced its origins to the Corporate Sector. Emperor Palpatine dispatched Grand Admiral Zaarin to capture the ''Pondunt'' station, seize the Mag Pulse schematics, and thereby teach the Corporate Sector a lesson. The Imperial raid was a success, and afterwards relations between the Corporate Sector and the Galactic Empire were very strained. During the [[Yuuzhan Vong]] invasion, the Corporate Sector isolated itself from the Galaxy.

'''[[Tion Hegemony]]''' &mdash; Also known as the Ancient and Honorable Union of the Tion Hegemony, this sector of the Tion Cluster is a collection of 27 star systems. It is far from the Core Worlds, but embraces some of the oldest and most ancient human civilizations in the galaxy. As time went on, the Hegemony lost power, but it remained the breadbasket of the Tion, providing foodstuffs for all three of the Tion's sectors.

'''Cronese Mandate''' &mdash; A small government within the galaxy.

'''[[Hapes Consortium]]''' &mdash; A female-dominated alliance of sixty-three worlds. It originated as a base for pirates and privateers, but soon turned into a high class society with elegant ship designs and sprawling cities. The chief of state is the [[Queen Mother]]. The Queen Mother is also head of the royal family. It is the task of the prince to find a wife who will give birth to the next Queen Mother. 

'''[[Ssi-Ruuk Star Cluster]]''' &mdash; Also known as the Ssi-ruuvi Imperium, this cluster of planets was inhabited by the technologically-advanced Ssi-Ruuk. It is located beyond the Outer Rim.

'''[[The Centrality]]''' &mdash; An independent government in a large and remote region of space nestled between [[Hutt Space]] and the [[Cron Drift]]. It was an empty region lacking many stable [[hyperspace route]]s, with areas so devoid of systems that some travelers would run out of fuel before finishing their journeys even halfway.

'''[[Imperial Remnant]]''' &mdash; The remainder of the [[Galactic Empire (Star Wars)|Galactic Empire]] that came about following the Bastion Accords that ended the [[Galactic Civil War]]. Its capital of Bastion, located deep in the Outer Rim.

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==Other areas==
''Star Wars'' covers numerous space anomalies and locations, such as [[nebula]]s, [[asteroid]]s, [[cluster]]s, and [[black hole]]s. Minor star clusters include the Aramand, located within [[Sectors of Star Wars#Brak|Brak Sector]]; and Koornacht, a Deep Core cluster featuring the planet of J'p'tan. The Tion Cluster, located near the Cron Drift in the Outer Rim territories, is home to Sienar Fleet Systems and the planets Lianna, Dellalt, and Rhen Var. It has a rich history with the Jedi Order, and was one of the choke points during the Clone Wars.

Asteroids are also commonplace in the ''Star Wars'' setting. Cairn is an Outer Rim asteroid that was once a base of operations for the [[Imperial Remnant]], before being conquered by the [[New Republic (Star Wars)|New Republic]]. Kyle Katarn visits the asteroid in the game ''[[Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast]]''.

Various nebulas exist throughout the galaxy, serving as plot devices and scenery for the stories. The Cowl Crucible is a minor nebula located between Lahara and Oricho Sectors. The Dragonflower Nebula, on the other hand, plays a central plot role. It is located near and around the [[Gamorrean]] colony world of Pzob in the [[Outer Rim Territories|Outer Rim]]. Site of the [[Galactic Empire (Star Wars)|Imperial]] battlemoon ''Eye of Palpatine'' until it undertook its mission to Belsavis eight years after the [[Battle of Endor]]. Finally, the Spangled Veil Nebula (from the Meridian Sector) and the Nyarikan Nebula (near Garos IV and Sundari) round out the list of nebulas.

There are several other points throughout the ''Star Wars'' galaxy. [[The Maw]] is an unstable and almost completely unnavigable cluster of [[black holes]] located near the planet [[Planets of Star Wars#Kessel|Kessel]]. The Maw was the site of [[Grand Moff Tarkin]]'s [[Maw Installation]], which built the [[Death Star]] superweapon, among others. The Rishi Maze is a satellite galaxy located beyond the frontier of the main galactic disk. Finally, Tingel Arm is a region of the Corporate Sector that extends off of one of the galaxy's "arms".

Numerous artificial landmarks and stellar arrangements also appear in the saga's various storylines. Lupalnia Satellite Moons is a collection of artificial moons created by the Empire, located on the outer rim, to monitor the nearby planets. Stenness Node is a collection of seven mining worlds in three star systems located in the Colonies region. There are 25 humanoid species, who collectively are often referred to as 'Nessies. Due to the demand for the ores mined, Stenness Node was given its own hyperspace jump very early on. While the mines are played out now, the wealth generated still provides good lifestyles for the planets' inhabitants, who are highly addicted to [[Spice (Star Wars)|spice]].