Mid Rim

Galactic Sector

The Mid Rim opened for colonization after the Expansion Region's booming growth died down. It is known as a relatively peaceful and somewhat boring region of the galaxy. The eastern areas of the region (within the Slice) developed first, with the northern and southern regions growing significantly after the opening of the Hydian Way. The region's eastern side is significantly wider than the northern and southern portions. The northern area is barely connected to the rest of the region. The eastern edge borders Hutt Space, which intruded into the Mid Rim significantly at times. Population density is significantly lighter than any of the interior regions.
Unlike its Coreward neighbour, the Mid Rim enjoyed a relatively organized and lengthy colonization period. While the corporations plundered the Expansion Region, a different type of colonist arrived in the Mid Rim. Some were idealistic organizations, such as religious groups or ambitious, radical political groups. The Mid Rim enjoyed effective governance and general security, thanks in no small part to the simultaneous opening of the Outer Rim to colonization. Those avoiding or fleeing Republic interference opted for the more distant Outer Rim, bypassing Mid Rim worlds completely.

Middle of the Pack

Much of the Mid Rim remains unexplored, or only nominally surveyed. Inhabited systems tend to be clustered around the major hyperlanes. While the region has a reputation for relative peace, the vast open areas allow pirates to operate more easily than in the central regions. Pirates have been a major problem in the region for centuries.
During the Clone Wars, much of the eastern Mid Rim territory within the Slice was dominated by Separatists. The conflict allowed a temporary incursion of Hutt influence and control. Some areas remained contested between the two factions for the duration of the war. Other Separatist space bounded several of the major hyperlanes. They held the northeastern end of the Perlemian Trade Route, starting in the outer area of the Mid Rim. They held the central stretch of the Corellian Run and the entirety of the Rimma Trade Route as it passed through the Inner Rim. Areas outside of Separatist space were not immune to the war, as both sides pushed for greater control, by both political and military means.
Despite the region's substantial Separatist influence and support during the war, it has been remarkably loyal to the Empire. The northern stretches had no significant separatist space, and many areas and systems in the southern and southeastern portions remained loyal to the Republic, even in the face of Separatist threats and attacks. Imperial military efforts to crack down on piracy win a lot of Mid Rim support. After years of fighting, much of the Mid Rim enjoys the relative return of peace under Imperial control.

Type

Galactic Sector

Location under

The Galaxy

Included Locations

• Kashyyyk
• Trandosha