Western Reaches

The Western Reaches were an area of the galaxy west of the Trailing Sectors beyond the Rimma Trade Route.

Growing because of the Corellian Trade Spine and the Hydian Way, it included overflow from the Southern Core and the Trailing Sectors as those regions expanded. The legacy of its settlers resulted to a cosmopolitan and diverse population, and the distance from Coruscant caused the area to develop a sense of independence from the Core. The boldest of them continued exploration westwards to the Unknown Regions.

The Western Reaches were the site of a major Imperial campaign against Separatist holdouts in 17 BBY.

Its independent spirit made it a place for brooding rebellion during the Galactic Civil War along with Imperial atrocities and secret experiments.

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