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Universe of Star Wars
[[Image:Galaxymap1.jpg|200px|thumb|Map of the Star Wars galaxy released by Star Wars Insider]]
The fictional [[galaxy]] where the setting of the ''[[Star Wars]]'' saga occurs is known simply as the '''Star Wars galaxy''' while in the canon it is referred as the Galaxy or the Known Galaxy. Fans refer to it as the '''Galaxy Far Far Away''' or '''GFFA''' for short. Judging from the maps, it appears to (contracted; show full)

'''Reference'''

* {{cite book|author=Horne, Michael Allen|title=The Dark Empire Sourcebook|publisher=Honesdale, PA: West End Games|year=1993|id=ISBN 0-87431-194-2}}
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===Core Worlds===
The '''Core Worlds''' are the known worlds, or planetary systems, that are near the core of the Star Wars galaxy. These worlds are rumored to be the first planets in the Star Wars universe to hold [[Human (Star Wars)|human]] life. These humans expanded and formed the [[Old Republic]]. [[Coruscant]] is by far the most important of the Core worlds and is, according to legend, the source of the first humans. However, there are numerous other worlds which can be (contracted; show full)

'''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 comprised of planets such as [[Nal Hutta]] and [[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 of 30,000 star systems. 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 the 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; An 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 elegeant 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==

(contracted; show full)*‘Star Wars Episode I: Incredible Locations’
*‘Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina’
*“Star Wars: Shield of Lies.”

==External links==
*[http://www.lowlight.com/swmap/ Galaxy navigator]
*[http://www.nav-computer.com Galaxy navigator and maps]
*[http://starwars.wikicities.com/wiki/The_Galaxy Star Wars Wiki
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