- "The edge of the galaxy!"
- ―Anakin Skywalker
The Galactic Rim was a region on peripheral edge of the galaxy.
Description[]
- "Beyond this point, there is much that is not known. Anything could happen."
- ―Charza Kwinn
The Galactic Rim was located on the very edge of the galaxy and was remote, with not much was known about it.[1] However, it was known it was slightly less luminous as the stars faded out.[2]
History[]
Incoming invasion[]
- "There's an invasion coming. A massive assault force of dark ships, shadowy figures, and weapons of great power, based on organic technology of a sort we've never seen before. We believe these Far Outsiders, as we call them, already have a foothold at the far edge of the galaxy, and even now have scouting parties seeking information on worlds and peoples to conquer..."
- ―Kinman Doriana
Information of Yuuzhan Vong activity within the galaxy was scarce, but the Galactic Republic, who termed them "Far Outsiders", was fully aware of the Praetorite Vong establishing a foothold in the edge of the galaxy and that their scouting parties were active along with a possible distant threat of invasion.[3]
Galactic Civil War[]
- "We’ve got about ninety-five percent of the Alliance fleet cruising the Galactic Rim, and going nowhere fast."
- ―Han Solo
By 11 ABY, it was the location of a vast Imperial shipyard used by the Dark Empire which came under siege from New Republic forces.[2]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Indirect mention only)
- Rogue Planet (Indirect mention only)
- Outbound Flight (Mentioned only)
- Han Solo at Stars' End (First mentioned)
- The Empire Strikes Back radio drama (Mentioned only)
- "Of Possible Futures: The Tale of Zuckuss and 4-LOM" — Tales of the Bounty Hunters
- Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor (Mentioned only)
- Empire's End 1 (Mentioned only)
- Children of the Jedi (Mentioned only)
Sources[]
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game
- Han Solo and the Corporate Sector Sourcebook
- Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back, Second Edition
- Star Wars Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook
- "The Seeds of Villainy" — Star Wars Gamer 5
- Rebellion Era Sourcebook
- Star Wars Roleplaying Game Revised Core Rulebook
- Power of the Jedi Sourcebook
- Ultimate Alien Anthology
- Hero's Guide
- "Darth Malak" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary
- Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Essential Atlas
- 2015 Topps Star Wars Illustrated: The Empire Strikes Back (Card: Rogue Flight Reunion)