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Nar Shaddaa

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Nar Shaddaa, colloquially referred to as the Smuggler's Moon, is a prominent location within the Star Wars universe. It is the largest moon orbiting the planet of Nal Hutta, the homeworld of the grotesque Hutt species. The moon is notorious throughout the galaxy as a haven for criminality, corruption, and dubious enterprises, often remaining impartial to the broader conflicts within the galaxy.

The Nar Shaddaa is densely populated and covered with cityscape. Its surface is loaded with towering vertical cities piling atop one another, creating an idea of infinite urban landscape. Beneath the surface is a complex labyrinth of city layers, slums, and underworld, extending several kilometers deep. It is as cosmopolitan as it is sinister.

Despite its reputation for lawlessness, Nar Shaddaa holds a primary role in the galactic economy. Illegal commodities frequently changed hands here, ranging from smuggled goods, stolen property, contraband substances, to enslaved peoples. The moon also acts as a strategic commerce hub, due to its proximity to several key trade routes.

Given its reputation, Nar Shaddaa is a hotbed for bounty hunters, smugglers, thieves, and other rogue-ish characters. It is an ideal place for anyone wishing to disappear, courtesy of its crowded environments and widespread corruption. During the time of The Old Republic, parts of the moon became infected with Jedi and Sith fleeing the regular order.

Though Nar Shaddaa is mainly controlled by Hutt clans, it pulsates with a melting pot of different cultures and species from all across the galaxy. The cityscape is a patchwork of different architectural styles and neon lights, reflecting its diverse inhabitants. Despite its harsh lawless conditions, it persists as a hub for those seeking opportunity - albeit often of an illicit nature.

In essence, Nar Shaddaa is the epitome of the grimy, underworld side of Star Wars, showing a side to the universe that's far removed from the clean corridors of the Death Star or the regal majesty of Coruscant. It's a focal point for the series' darker elements, serving as a stark reminder of the extent of the galaxy's lawlessness and corruption.

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