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

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[[Image:Modimapgalaxy1.jpg|300px|thumb|Map of the Galaxy Far, Far Away]]
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]].