Where The Hell Am I? #1: Taris

I'm going to begin a new series on this blog called "Where the Hell Am I?". It will be used to explore the many planets, moons, stars, asteroids, space stations, etc. within the Star Wars Galaxy. The range and the amount of planets really intrigue me and it is one of my favourite aspects of the Star Wars Univerise. Makes sense since I am a geography and environmental science major.

Deep in the Outer Rim territories resides the most memorable planet from the Knights of the Old Republic game, Taris.

The vast cityscape covers all of Taris

Originally it was called the "Coruscant of the Outer Rim" due to the planet being entirely covered by one giant metropolitan city. But, like usual, in large cities you will find a great range in social classes in the population. Poverty became apparent therefore leading to restrictions on the lower class population. Only the higher classes were allowed to live in the Upper Levels of Taris. 

The beautiful Upper Levels of Taris

The residents in the Lower Levels had to become used to the crime and poorer living conditions. Cantinas and swoop bike races became rampant as did overpopulation. Aliens other than humans were prevalent since they were also excluded from the Upper Levels. Although these residents were not the worst off on the planet. Just above the sewer systems was the Undercity.

The disease infested Undercity

The Undercity was made of outcasts who were families that were banished for crimes or other reasons. These people never have seen natural light due to the monstrous size of the buildings. Disease was also prevalent especially the Rakgoul Disease. This turned people into semi-humanoid beasts, basically like a hyper form of rabies. During the Jedi Civil War, Darth Malak ordered to have the entire planet destroyed, which accounted for a countless amount of casualties.

Darth Malak's powerful attack

300 years later the planet is a wasteland, with plant life beginning to grow around the surrounding ruins of the many buildings. The Rakgouls have multiplied making the planet very hostile. But the Republic is set on re-colonizing the planet. Small outposts are setup and this will be the setting for The Old Republic.

A planet re-building

This is the planet I am most excited to play within the The Old Republic. I'm very excited to see how the planet had turned out and should make for a great exploratory experience.

tl;dr Taris is pretty cool and interesting.