Osa'Pel

## System Description

A binary system with a B9 IV Blue-White Subgiant as the primary star with a B6 White Dwarf occupying the outer most orbit. In between, there are 6 planets. Only the 4th planet is capable of supporting life without extensive terraforming. There is an extensive and massive asteroid belt between Osa'Pel III (a Class I Gas Giant) and Osa'Pel IV. The remaining planets in the system are rocky and on intial surveys, deemed lifeless rocks.

## System History

Settled some time during the Old Republic, it was a collection of mining outposts and a haven for smugglers moving goods in and out of what would become the Corporate Sector Authority. At some point during its history, there was a extended war between the two groups and the native population, the Chi-Bante. According to Chi-Bante histories, they were victorious but at a high cost, as one of the factions involved subjected the surface to orbital bombardment before withdrawing. This would explain the extensive ruins and the Chi-Bante's resistance to dealing with offworlders.

Until the outbreak of the Clone Wars, the system was ignored except by small bands of immigrants seeking to get away from Republic rule. When the war began, Separatists seized the sector (the Chi-Bante were unaware their system had been included in the creation of the Sa Xet sector by the Republic) and refugees moved to the planet. There was a brief campaign by the CIS to subjugate the Chi-Bante, however after a costly series of battles, the CIS leadership withdrew from Chi-Bante held lands. Afterwards, Osa'Pel did not see any major conflict, only the occasional skirmish between CIS scouts and Chi-Bante patrols.

When the Clone Wars ended, Osa'Pel became a stopping point for smugglers moving goods in and out of the CSA because of it's location. A fierce gang war was fought between the Hutts, the Black Sun Syndicate, and the Pykes. This activity stopped once the Empire seized the sector and placed a garrison in Akilam City to enforce law and order for the citizens of the system.

## Political Affiliation

Osa'Pel IV has a garrison of Imperial Troops stationed at planet's capital, Akilam City. The city and system are governed by Administrator Nej Hamne, a very able beaucrat that oversees all the mining operations in the system and it's only space port also located in the city. Administrator Hamne has shown his support for the Empire's efforts in maintaining order by assisting them in their efforts to crack down on smuggling in the sector.

### Geography

The landscape on Osa'Pel IV is a mixture of desert and arid steppes. There are small oasis scattered along the rocky hills/plateaus that break up the steppes. Here the Chi-Bante homelands can be found. The Empire has designated several of these territories Chi-Bante Reservations in order to keep them in line and prevent settlers from starting conflicts over resources with the native populace.

There are two major geological features that do dominate the surface: The Jormugher River and the Great Sand Wastes. The Jornugher River is a kilometers wide river circumventing the planet. Most of the oldest settlements are found along this river, however, because the river can be unpredictable and flood it's banks, most have moved much farther inland. The banks of the Jormugher are litered with ruins and old naval vessels.

The Great Sand Wastes occupies much of the northern hemisphere, sometimes coming to the banks of the Jormugher in places. It is a sandy dune swept land that is constantly in flux. Sandstorms cause much of the topography to change making mapping near impossible. Imperial surveys and expeditions have found numerous ruins in the Wastes, suggesting this is a newer feature in the planet's history. Only Jawa sandcrawlers seem to be capable of navigating the Wastes, but even they stay to the edges.

### Planetary Locations

Osa'Pel IV has many small settlements dotting the planet, not all have been charted or registered with the Imperial Census Office in the capital of Akilam City. The same goes for the Chi-Bante Territories, as only some of the various tribal units (those that have submitted to Imperial Census anyway) stay within the designated territory granted them by Imperial Law. As a result, these unregistered settlements are often without Imperial protection. Many of these are left to their own devices with regards to defense and support when disaster strikes. Efforts by Administrator Hamne and the new Imperial Liason, Major General Grace Typho, to extend registration have begun with the general's arrival.

Chi-Bante Territory begins with Imperial Trade Post 112, know to the locals as Lonely Side. Outpost 112 is the Imperial presence of authority in the Chi-Bante region and where all matters concerning the natives are settled. It has a small garrison, but can call on the loyal citizens of the nearby camps to help in matters of enforcement of Imperial Law.

Quitman is one of the few settlements along the Jormugher River that has active trade. Many prospectors and other smaller independant settlements buy and sell goods through Quitman. Administrator Hamne is currently negoitiating with the mayor of Quitman on how best to use Imperial resources to help with the security and safety of the settlement.

Outside of Akilam City, the settlement of S'Asor Town is competing for importance. It has established itself as a model of frontier stability, even if it has yet to full accept assistance from the Imperial garrison on the planet. There is a fierce independence and the town has a reputation of being "anything goes" at times.

### Industrial Centers

Iote Bravo, the location of the Imperial Metal Works smelting and refinery for carbonite.

The Camp, a Jawa settlement where major trading and commerce with locals and Chi-Bante occurs.

Junker Ville, a salvage yard where most fabrication and manufacturing occurs.

### Local Fauna

sand tick-flea

striders