Tatooine

A harsh desert world, Tatooine orbits twin suns in the Outer Rim of the galaxy. The planet's terrain includes tall mesas, deep canyons and the expansive Dune Sea.

Tatooine is far from the center of the galaxy, but it does occupy a strategic location at the nexus of several hyperspace routes. As a result, it has become a way station for merchants, explorers and others travelling the Outer Rim. Tatooine has also been the site of many orbital battles between rival gangsters and smugglers. Its surface is littered with ancient starship wrecks, most of which have long since been scavenged by native Jawas or buried by the fierce sandstorms.

Much of Tatooine is inhospitable wasteland. However, unique wind patterns and astrospheric concentrations have made a small area of the planet somewhat livable. Most life-forms and settlements can be found in this "temperate zone"

Tatooine's native species include the diminutive, chattering Jawas and the terrifying Sand People. A host of dangerous creatures including the dreaded Krayt Dragon, also inhabit Tatooine's wastes and pose a threat to any traveller.

Generally considered a lawless world, much of Tatooine is basically ruled by immoral crime lords, including Jabba the Hutt, Cities like Mos Eisley aare criminal havens, attracting sumgglers, thieves and mercenaries from throughout the galaxy. Hardworking settlers are typically confined to moisture farms located throughout the temperate zone. The Empire has taken control of Bestine, converting it into one of the most prominent imperial outposts in the Outer Rim and maintains garrisons in many other Tatooine cities. The rebel Alliance has very few full-fledged opratives on Tatooine, but many smugglers and other shady figures are sympathetic to the Rebellion's cause.

Cities

 * Anchorhead
 * Bestine
 * Mos Eisley
 * Mos Entha
 * Mos Espa
 * Mos Taike
 * Wayfar

Points of Interest

 * Ancient Krayt Dragon Skeleton (POI Badge) -4632 -4346
 * Ben Kenobi's House (POI Badge) -4512 -2270
 * Darklighter's Estate
 * Escape Pod (POI Badge) -3931 -4397
 * Fort Tusken (POI Badge) Entrance to cave below the fort
 * Great Pit of Carkoon (POI Badge) -6169 -3387
 * Jawa Traders
 * Krayt Graveyard (POI Badge) 7396 4478
 * Lars Homested (POI Badge) -2579, -5500
 * Old Mos Espa Arena Track

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