Outer Core

Hidden within the densely packed mass of stars near to the very heart of the Universe, the Outer Core (also known as the Outer Universal Core or Outer Core Systems) is a circled region that hides unusual worlds. The Outer Core is home to the Universe's oldest stars, at its near center is a black hole surrounded by antimatter and dense star clusters. Due to the gravitational pull of the vast number of stars, local space-time is severely warped, making hyperspace travel difficult at best. The region was thought to be mostly inaccessible until Galactic Emperor Palpatine found several safe hyperlanes into the region.

=History=

The Outer Core was extremely dense, making it very diffcult for hyperspace travel. However, the Universal Republic was able to find some hyperlanes allowing to travese the dense region and travel the frontiers of the Universe. Some planets on these lanes and around it became Republic founding and joining members, inculding the noble world of Empress Meta, though most of the region remained unknown.

In 19 B, Emperor Palpatine discovered several other hyperlanes, allowing the entire region to be mapped and explored. Many worlds, inculding Byss, Chadaraan, Tyran, Had Aroost, and Vuplter were colonized by the Empire, with many becoming Imperial strongholds. The region is Emperor Palpatine's private base and retreat, where he governs the Universe privately from many dark side Imperial centers.