Sector 70 - 2
 Sector 70 - 2


The Velcar Free Commerce Zone is located here. It is part of the Pentaster Alignment.


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Pentaster Alignment
The Pentastar Alignment is a group of worlds in the Outer Rim, in the Velcar Sector, forged into a protective federation after the Battle of Endor by Grand Moff Ardus Kaine. Kaine, Moff of the Outer Rim Territories following the death of Grand Moff Tarkin, saw the Empire's defeat as an opportunity to form a new Empire under his own rule. He called a meeting, dubbed the Pentastar Talks, aboard his Super Star Destroyer Reaper with Imperial officials and representatives from two large private corporations. The resulting Alignment encompasses hundreds of planets, including the Velcar Free Commerce Zone (containing Capza, Entralla, and Bextar) and the worlds Jaemus and Criton's Point. While many aspects of the Alignment are very similar to those of the old Empire, some notable differences exist-- the Alignment's legislative arm, for instance, has two primary factions: Order (including the Politorate, Insurrection, Judgment, and Protectorate branches), and Enforcement, represented by the Pentastar Patrol police force. The New Republic has done little to oppose the Pentastar Alignment since its formation, but mercenary groups such as the Red Moons have secretly worked to sabotage its operations. Pirates and freebooters have also become an increasing problem within the Alignment.


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Velcar Free Commerce Zone
The Velcar Free Commerce Zone (FCZ), named for the Velcar sector in which it is located, is a strip of corporate-run systems within the Pentastar Alignment. The FCZ, ruled by Commerce Master Commissioner Gregor Raquoran, contains many resource-rich worlds that are exploited by powerful Imperial corporates. The corporates are often allowed to bypass environmental and safety rules, and the primitive alien species found on the planets are often forced to toil in mines or other hazardous industrial projects. Worlds within the FCZ include Capza, Entralla, and Bextar. The Velcar Free Commerce Zone is part of the Pentaster Alignment.


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Bextar System
Located deep within the Velcar Free Commerce Zone in the Pentastar Alignment, the Bextar system consists of four gas giants orbiting a pale yellow sun. A thriving gas-mining operation, run by the Amber Sun Mining Corporate, lies scattered across the planets' many moons. The operation's labor force consists primarily of alien Entymals, who have green exoskeletons and gliding membranes and make excellent pilots. The Entymals were brought to the Bextar system from their homeworld, and many dream of leaving the oppressive labor conditions of Bextar and gaining their freedom.

Bextar
The pale yellow sun of the Bextar System.

Gmar Askilon
The fourth documented sighting of the mysterious ghost ship called the Teljkon Vagabond was in deep space near this star. A New Republic task force intercepted the vagabond there. A team consisting of Lando Calrissian, Lobot, and the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO were able to board the ship and were whisked away when it suddenly entered hyperspace.


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Entralla System
This system is part of the Velcar Free Commerce Zone.

Entralla
Entralla, located in the system of the same name, lies within the Velcar Free Commerce Zone in the Pentastar Alignment. The planet is a world of shining spaceports whose large, single moon can often be seen in its bright blue sky. Entralla has a proud and ancient history-- many prominent religious sects had their origin on Entralla, and the planet is home to several important monasteries. Within Entralla's Nexus City starport is the famous historic district and a seedy industrial zone known as the Overhang, where very little sunlight can penetrate the dense buildings. Entrallans have a deep respect for their long history of rich legends, and their pale moon features prominently in their mythology. During the traditional Lunar Night festival (on the night when Entralla's moon passes closest to the planet) the famous Parade of Ghosts is staged in Nexus City's historic district. Many tourists come to see the spectacle, which commemorates the deeds of mythical Entrallan warriors. Entralla is also home to the Guild of Interstellar Merchants, a large organization of commercial spacers who operate within the Pentastar Alignment. The Guild sets schedules and fees between its members and Guild-sponsored worlds.

After the Emperor's death at Endor, the inhabitants of Entralla staged a civil uprising, intending to leave the Empire and join the Alliance. The newly-formed Pentastar Alignment, however, immediately placed the Entrallan Senate under house arrest and installed a puppet regime. New Republic Colonel Andrephan Stormcaller tried to persuade the Republic navy liberate Entralla, his home planet. When the Republic declined to help, Stormcaller resigned his military position and formed the Red Moons, an elite mercenary group that often fights the Pentastar Alignment. The pirate Roark Slader was once a commander in the Entrallan militia.

Baskarn
Located in the Outer Rim, the inhospitable jungle planet Baskarn was home to an Alliance starfighter outpost that makes guerrilla strikes into Imperial territory. Advanced Base Baskarn is built into a mountainside, surrounded by a thick jungle of razor-sharp plants and deadly predators. The planet is the homeworld of the Yrashu, a force-sensitive species of green primates who exist in peaceful harmony with their environment. The primitive Yrashu carry ceremonial maces made from the roots of the Hmumfmumf tree. Animal life on Baskarn includes floating jellyfish, which drift above the tree canopy and snare birds and rodents in their tentacles. Other creatures include water snakes, edible Mmhmm butterflies, and the fierce horned Hrosma tiger which hunts through the use of the Force.


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Velcar System System
A system in the Velcar Sector. It is part of the Velcar Free Commerce Zone. It contains the planet Velcar.

Capza
Located within the Velcar Free Commerce Zone in the Pentastar Alignment, Capza is a lush tropical world ringed with high escarpments. It is also the luxurious home of Commerce Master Commissioner Gregor Raquoran, who uses the planet's natives as his personal servants.

Velcar
The main planet of the Velcar System.


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