Sector 10 - 3
Sector 10 - 3
Contains the planet Froz.
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Rachuk System
The Rachuk system is located in the Rachuk sector and contains the planet Vladet, site of an
Imperial sector headquarters. A great deal of trade and shipping traffic passes through the
centrally-located system. The Rachuk roseola virus infects anyone visiting the system, and
manifests itself as a red, itchy rash. Some three years after the Battle of Endor, the Alliance
destroyed the Vladet base and forced the Empire to divert more of its forces to the Rachuk
system, diluting its strength elsewhere.
Froz
The home planet of the Frozians-- tall, furred, extra-jointed aliens known for their melancholy
outlook on life. Micamberlecto, the former New Republic governor-general of the Corellian
sector, was a Frozian.
Tandakin
The planet Tandankin was taken over by Imperial forces under the command of Grand Moff
Nivers following the Battle of Endor. When Rogue Squadron arrived to free the planet, Wedge
Antilles was forced to topple an enormous tower-- the Tandankin people's greatest monument--
in order to destroy a landing strip filled with TIE fighters.
Vladet
Located in the Rachuk sector and system, Vladet is a blue and green world dotted with islands
and receives a great deal of rainfall. The Empire established a base in the lush jungle on Vladet's
Grand Isle to discourage piracy in the local systems, and the garrison became the center of
Imperial control for the Rachuk sector. Built in the crater of an extinct volcano, the base was
ringed by two steep mountain ranges on the west and east. To the south the wall had mostly
broken down and the base extended out of the crater to the edges of the bay. Geothermal
generators powered the energy shield and twin ion cannons, while a comfortable mansion housed
the command staff, including Admiral Devlia. Some three years after the Battle of Endor, an
Alliance force including members of Rogue Squadron attacked the Vladet headquarters in
reprisal for an Imperial raid on Talasea. The Alliance did not wish to capture Vladet, but intended
to cripple the base so the Empire would be forced to allocate more forces to its defense. Several
Y-wing squadrons blew out the northern wall of the crater, allowing starfighters to fly in under the
base's defensive shield. The Alliance leveled the base in the successful raid, and Rogue Squadron
pilot Corran Horn helped destroy a Lancer-class frigate on their way out.
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Socorran System
This system contains the planet Socorra.
Fornax
The location of the Fire Rings. Han Solo once remarked that a difficult task can be compared to
"flying through the five Fire Rings of Fornax."
Socorra
The dry desert world Socorro orbits a red giant star in the isolated Socorran system,
approximately three days travel from the Nodgra system. The planet's black volcanic-ash surface
gives it its name, which means "scorched earth" in Old Corellian. The vast Doaba Badlands cover
three-quarters of the planet's surface, and are home to several nomadic tribes including the
Bharhulai and Ibhaan'I. A range of dormant volcanoes known as the Rym mountains runs through
the badlands, and the world possesses few valuable natural resources. Sandstorms are common
at the world's polar regions, where temperatures still remain a burning 110 degrees. Animal life in
the deserts includes the water beetle and sandfly. Vakeyya, the capital and only large city on
Socorro, lies adjacent to the Soco-Jarel space station of landing pads and hangar bays. Though
the planet has not seen rain in nearly 1000 years, there are enough underground water reserves to
sustain the 300 million smugglers and nomads, who live under no form of organized government.
Socorro is a haven for free-traders and outlaws, and the planet has a long, proud tradition of
piracy. Illegal ship modifications remain a major source of planetary revenue. Socorrans have a
deep sense of honor and integrity, and their strong loyalty to others is one reason why bounty
hunters traditionally avoid the planet. According to custom, Socorrans travel offworld to die, but
those who cannot often wander into the desert when their time is at hand. It is considered taboo
among Socorrans to discuss those who have passed away. Socorro was one of the first worlds
colonized by early Corellian settlers, and most inhabitants speak a distinctive dialect of the ancient
Old Corellian language. This language is called Socorran, but is sometimes inappropriately
termed "Middle Corellian." The leader of the planet's underworld is the Twi'lek gangster
Abdi-Badawzi, who rules from his subterranean fortress at the base of the Rym mountains. The
famous smuggler Karl Ancher, now retired, runs the Black Dust Tavern in Vakeyya. The young
smuggler Drake Paulsen was born on Socorro.
Spefik
Two wings of TIE fighters attacked the anti-orbital ion cannons on Spefik. The cannons were
destroyed by a salvo from pilot Ranulf Trommer.
Ton-Falk
The site of the Battle of Ton-Falk. During this battle, two Imperial frigates and a Dreadnaught
were destroyed due to insufficient TIE fighter protection. Analysis of this battle led to the
development of the KDY Escort Carrier.
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