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Post by Jenno on Aug 10, 2007 11:45:18 GMT -5
The Story Behind: Balmorra
Balmorra is a colony world of vast plains surrounding some of the largest industrial centers in the galaxy. It is the undeniable backbone of the Republic’s military supply. Here, at such companies as Balmorran Arms, Balkar Defense, and Morrol Technologies, hundreds of different kinds of droids, weapons, and personal technologies are mass-produced to be shipped off to Republic stations and certifiable retailers. The planet prides itself on its good judgment, a saying posted in the Capital of Bin Prime, whose representatives are on every trade council out to the Mid rim.
But, of course, selling everything in bulk lowers the price, and that lowers the profit. So, from time to time, the Balmorrans tend to be… tempted, by a less than honorable offer. Several small design firms dot the plains, where some of the most original and custom weapons are created, many of which can be found on planets from Coruscant to Nar Shaddaa to Korriban.
The greed of the Balmorrans has gotten them into a small bit of trouble. One too many deals were made with the Hutts, and now the Balmorrans are having difficulty paying off their debts. They could ask the Republic for help, but they would have to explain the laws they broke to get into that mess. Hutt after Hutt is finding representation on Balmorra, each one offering a new deal of payment. It is a troubled time for the industrial world, and if they are not careful, it could one day wind up owned entirely by a Hutt.
Balmorra is a colony world of vast plains surrounding some of the largest industrial centers in the galaxy. It is the undeniable backbone of the Republic’s military supply. Here, at such companies as Balmorran Arms, Balkar Defense, and Morrol Technologies, hundreds of different kinds of droids, weapons, and personal technologies are mass-produced to be shipped off to Republic stations and certifiable retailers. The planet prides itself on its good judgment, a saying posted in the Capital of Bin Prime, whose representatives are on every trade council out to the Mid rim.
But, of course, selling everything in bulk lowers the price, and that lowers the profit. So, from time to time, the Balmorrans tend to be… tempted, by a less than honorable offer. Several small design firms dot the plains, where some of the most original and custom weapons are created, many of which can be found on planets from Coruscant to Nar Shaddaa to Korriban.
The greed of the Balmorrans has gotten them into a small bit of trouble. One too many deals were made with the Hutts, and now the Balmorrans are having difficulty paying off their debts. They could ask the Republic for help, but they would have to explain the laws they broke to get into that mess. Hutt after Hutt is finding representation on Balmorra, each one offering a new deal of payment. It is a troubled time for the industrial world, and if they are not careful, it could one day wind up owned entirely by a Hutt.