Belnar
Geography
Belnar was a swampy world in the Colonies that was the homeworld of the Khil species. Belnar's marshy terrain was ideal for the Khil, who fed off the abundant bacteria in the air and purpose-built their cities to include large swaths of green space. Belnar was an early member of the Galactic Republic, and the openness of Khil society allowed not only for offworlders to be welcome on Belnar, but for the Khil to spread out and colonize many other worlds throughout the galaxy. Belnar's democratic tradition led many Khil to regard the Galactic Empire as evil and oppressive after it supplanted the Republic in 19 BBY, leading the Empire to suspect the Khil of treason.
Fauna & Flora
Belnar mostly consists of swamps and marshlands throughout the planet's surface. Large forests of oak and willow trees span the surface and provide a large canopy for the thriving ecosystem below. Many avian species hunt and breed on these grounds. Large mountains surround the Khillian sea, the largest body of saltwater on the planet's surface.
History
Belnar was in the Galactic Republic from its earliest years, the Khil having been one of the first species to become members of the galactic government. Many Khil went on to leave Belnar and establish colonies in various different regions of the galaxy, some thousands of light-years away. Belnar developed a number of large cities by the time of the Mandalorian Wars, with the center of the planet's colonial democracy resting at the planet's capital of Belnar City. The planet remained largely untouched outside of those cities, however, with large natural swamps covering tens of thousands of square miles in area, which attracted considerable attention from offworld xenobiologists. During the time of the Galactic War several centuries later, Belnar's Senator disappeared along with a sacred Khil artifact. An offworld agent came to Belnar to investigate, and not only located the lost Senator but duped him into confessing that he had the artifact, earning the gratitude of the locals. Belnar's government was supplanted by the rule of an Imperial Governor after the Republic was supplanted by the Empire in 19 BBY, but the Khil still looked to their old leaders for guidance, and the Empire eventually came to regard the Khil—who saw the Empire as oppressive and evil—as treasonous.
Tourism
The planet isn't known to be very accommodating. However, the capital, Belnar City, is known for having an exciting nightlife with music and dancing. During the day, different land and sea races are held on naturally occurring courses through forests and in the seas.
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