Colonies

Galactic Sector

The Colonies form the first ring of major galactic exploration and expansion beyond the Core Worlds. The Colonies are the second most densely populated region after the  Core Worlds themselves, and magnitudes greater than the galaxy at large. The Colonies extend in a semicircular pattern around the similarly explored Core Worlds region. Settlement of the Colonies started before the establishment of the Republic. Explorers and colonists extended the power and ambition of the Core Worlds from which they came. Primitive generation ships predated hyperspace capable craft, making the colonization effort all the more remarkable. Due to the limitations of travel and  communications, many worlds broke away from their original rulers within a few generations. The ongoing conflicts between the Colonies and their home worlds proved to be a driving force in the establishment of a galactic government.

Colonial Power

Though the region still struggles for the prestige it feels it deserves, the Colonies hold some of the wealthiest worlds in the galaxy. Compared to the outer territories, the Colonies are culturally advanced and an economic powerhouse in their own right, though the Core is reluctant to ever acknowledge this fact. The region has long been the source of political strife and change in the history of the Republic. The Colonies believe themselves to be at the economic forefront in the galaxy, combining the power and wealth with the raw materials needed throughout the galaxy.
With the development of the Colonies came the advancement of galactic standards and laws aimed towards curbing abuses of power both governmental and corporate. Much of this was due to major galactic struggles often erupting from conflicts with and within the Colonies themselves. Due to this reputation, the Galactic Empire keeps careful watch over the region, dealing harshly with any troublesome areas, so as not to let anti-government sentiment grow into a major threat to Imperial power. A great percentage of Colonies' megacorporations and other operations greatly benefit from Imperial contracts orchestrated to keep the region happy and under control. These efforts keep the region in line, but have not stopped a growing resentment towards the Imperial government that is building beneath the surface.

Type

Galactic Sector

Location under

The Galaxy