"Miserable," "speck," "dust ball"—those are a few of the terms used to describe the desert world of Tatooine. Though it appears barren, it is far from lifeless. Scattered about its desolate surface are settlements of some of the galaxy's most obstinate individuals. Intractable moisture farmers perversely sweat gallons to squeeze water from the air and sand. Giant sandcrawlers traveling across the dune seas house communities of diminutive Jawas. Wrapped head-to-toe in desert coverings, the Tusken Raiders of the Jundland Wastes attack settlements when the numbers are to their advantage, and otherwise roam the most inhospitable regions atop hardy banthas.

Tatooine's arid terrain alternates between tractless dune seas, jagged rock wastes, and sharp-toothed mountains. These mountains are the hunting ground of some of Tatooine's most dangerous predators, the gigantic krayt dragons. These terrifying creatures are feared and hunted in equal measure, as the pearls in their gizzard are very valuable. The dunes also host vicious predators such as the sessile Sarlaac that consumes its prey and digests them over thousands of years.

It is easy to land on Tatooine, but once stuck, it takes a heroic feat to get off. Villains of all stripes come to this desert believing they can hide from their enemies. Thus, bounty hunters are never at a loss for jobs, and many have made their name here, such as Jodo Kast and Puggles Trodd.

Sheer distance from the Core has not lessened Tatooine's role in galactic history. Situated on the Triellus Trade Route near Geonosis, Tatooine's proximity to the Corellian Run poses it as a lucrative side jump for hardy traders. While the planet has never been the center of events, it always seems to maintain a certain disreputable prominence in the affairs of the Outer Rim.

During its reign, the Empire has installed a number of governors to watch over the lawless world, and most do just that—watch. The Hutts are the true masters of Tatooine, with Jabba as their head. The vast number of miscreants in the population makes Tatooine a treasure trove of rumors and secrets.

Mos Eisley

The city is a warren of pourstone houses and dusty streets, hemmed in by walls that trap the heat. The stench of dewback. ronto. and bantha can be overpowering, so denizens sometimes strap on a breath mask when leaving their homes. Otu Dels Custom Pods and Swoops caters to the racers wanting to thread "the Needle" in Beggar's Canyon, and many a deal can be found at Geordi Hans's Spaceport Speeders southeast of Docking Bay 94, especially on T-l 6 skyhoppers. Jabba owns a townhouse in the center of the city, mostly to serve as a tribute center and residence for favored guests of the Hutt. When looking for information or a fast ship, step into Chalmun's Cantina. There one can always find a selection of the galaxy's most interesting species.