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Datomir
A planet in the outer sectors of the galaxy, with vast tropical forests and diverse fauna – from small lizards and rodents to large herbivores and predators – in particular, the planet is home to Rancors. Long ago, the Old Republic sent dangerous criminals here for their misdeeds. Jedi Knight Allia was also exiled here by the Jedi Council for her transgressions and dishonesty. With the help of the Force, Allia learned to understand and control the Rancors. Soon, a matriarchal society was formed, with Allia at its head due to her mastery of the Force. Over many centuries, this society split into several tribes, each with its own worldview. They became known as the Datomirian Witches. Four tribes emerged: the Tribe of the Raging River, the Tribe of the Red Hills, the Tribe of the Singing Mountains, and the Tribe of the Night Sisters. Of all the tribes, the Night Sisters were the only ones who embraced anger and rage and turned to the dark side of the Force. The matriarchal society placed women above men – women were warriors, the main wise women, and the elders of the tribes, while men engaged in agricultural activities and labor. Strange customs – kidnapping men from other tribes and presenting them as slaves (in their understanding, someone who would become their husband if they liked him) – became entrenched among the tribes. All warriors and priestesses possessed the Force, but they adapted to casting spells mentally, believing that this helped them. Datomir has no cities or civilization – to prevent criminals from escaping the planet, it has been declared a dangerous zone, and all starships are formally prohibited from landing there. As a result, the society of the Datomirian Witches remained at the level of barbarism, but the inhabitants still knew how to use any weapon, as the precepts of their ancestors were recorded in scrolls and carved into stones. In their own way, they remain more independent of civilization and still make use of it.

Hoth
An icy planet in the far reaches of the galaxy. Hoth is unremarkable, except for the fact that it is an excellent place to test one's willpower. However, smugglers have discovered another use for it - the local creatures, Tantan, are valued for their warm fur and their ease of domestication. A live Tantan is prized by pirates and smugglers, which is why they initially tried to transport them from there. But the pressure from the predatory Vampas forced most smugglers to forget about the easy profit.

Nevertheless, the planet is replayable.

Mirkar
One of the most mysterious planets in the outer regions of the galaxy. Mirkar's landscape and fauna are beautiful enough, but deadly dangerous for those who wield the Force. This is because the planet is inhabited by small Ysalaliri snakes up to half a meter long and covered in fur. The Ysalaliri emit a mystical energy that neutralizes the Force, and a powerful Jedi can in an instant be turned into an ordinary person, capable only of ordinary human natural abilities. But the greatest danger is posed by the formidable dog-like predators known as vornskrs, which have very sharp teeth, large claws, and a scent for Force users. Vornskrs can track their prey even from a great distance, and their tail can leave scars like a whip. Jedi avoid Mirkar, which has made the planet an ideal place for smugglers, many of whom have established secret bases and caches on Mirkar.

Taris
Similar to Coruscant, Taris was a massive city that covered the entire planet, but many years ago – even before the Mandalorian Wars – Darth Malak, a Sith warship seeking to find and destroy his former master, Darth Revan, bombarded the planet. Now, in place of the beautiful city, there are only ruins, and the Republic is not yet able to restore the planet. However, smugglers and scavengers have found a good niche there, searching for surviving goods.

Endor
A forested planet on the edge of the galaxy, almost untouched by civilization – it is a place where primitive social processes are taking place. The only more or less developed society consists of small, bear-like, furry creatures called Ewoks, who struggle for survival against the local fauna and predators, such as the condor-dragon and the arklay. Endless forests stretch across the entire planet, and the Ewoks build small wooden houses high in the trees, forming entire settlements. In terms of development, they are still barbarians, but their relatively peaceful culture allows for communication if you are not aggressive. Socially, the Ewoks are more developed and value each member of their tribe.

Malachor 5
The planet of the Sith. Malachor exudes a powerful aura of the Dark Side of the Force — the planet absorbed so much Sith rage that it had an indelible effect on the local fauna. The local landscapes are terrifying, with razor-sharp mountain peaks and fissures in the ground emitting toxic air, while the local predators — stormbeasts — are horrific and inhumanly strong. After the war with the Mandalorians, Malachor 5 became a graveyard of ships — many shattered frigates crashed on this planet during the war with the Mandalorians. Most of the legends among the Sith of the Old Republic originated here; it was here that Darth Nihilus was reborn after death and became a destroyer of planets. It was also here that Tritos's dark Academy was founded, and it exists to this day. Events unfolded in such a way that the mass shadow generator was not activated, and the planet remained a grim reminder of the power of the Dark Side of the Force.

Onderon
A planet in the Outer Rim, where a monarchical system of government has been established for a long time. Long ago, the "lizard riders" and the local settlers, who had been fighting each other for so long, established peace, under which the planet should be ruled by the heirs of the leaders of the two warring tribes – thus, a monarchical power was established. Despite this, Onderon is an important strategic object of the Old Republic – it is from here that animals and plants are delivered for the Telos restoration project. In addition to the large city of Iziz, the capital and spaceport of the planet, Onderon has vast temperate forests with diverse flora – among the local animals that inhabit the forest, you can find canuks and bombs. Iziz has its own peculiar rules, according to which all those arriving on the planet receive a "starport visa". In case of loss of the "starport visa", departure from the planet will be restricted, and you will not be able to leave. However, smugglers dealing in "starport visas" can solve this problem, of course, not for free.