Esooma

Esooma was a planet located in the Esooma system, within the Sprizen sector of the galaxy's Outer Rim Territories. It was the homeworld of the sentient Esoomian species, who were considered to be among the best hired muscle in the galaxy. Esooma was quarantined by the Galactic Empire, preventing the Esoomians from leaving their homeworld, up until around the year 7 ABY,Wanted by Cracken dates itself to three years after the Battle of Endor. As The Essential Reader's Companion dates the events of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, including the Battle of Endor, to 4 ABY, it can be assumed that Wanted by Cracken takes place in 7 ABY. after which they were free to depart and find work. An Esoomian known as Tantor first left Esooma when he was hired as an enforcer for a pirate ship.Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters
==Behind the scenes==
Esooma was originally created for Wanted by Cracken, supplement written by Louis J. Prosperi for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game and published in 1995. The Essential Atlas, 2009 a reference book written by Jason Fry and Daniel Wallace, placed the Esooma system, and therefore Esooma itself, in grid square N-5.The Essential Atlas
==Sources==
*Wanted by Cracken 
*Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters 
==Notes and references==
Category:Sprizen sector planets