Eridani Exchange
The Eridani Exchange is a sprawling bazaar located within the Eridani Syndicate Docks, a partially hollowed-out asteroid that was once a mining outpost. The Eridani Exchange is a place where criminal activities thrive, and where the rich and powerful come to indulge in every vice and sin imaginable. It is a hub for the black market trade in the sector, with traders and smugglers from all corners of the galaxy coming to buy and sell their wares. The Exchange has several hundred stalls, with vendors selling all kinds of illicit goods, from weapons to drugs to stolen starcraft. It is divided into several specialized sections, each with its own gaudy nickname and theme.
Sections
The Flesh Quarters: This section of the Eridani Exchange is specialized in the trade of slaves. It is a grim and brutal place, with hundreds of slaves being bought and sold every day. The Flesh Quarters are a maze of cramped stalls and holding cells, with a constant flow of buyers and sellers haggling over prices. The Zoo: This section of the Eridani Exchange is specialized in the trade of exotic creatures. It is a colorful and chaotic place, with vendors selling all kinds of strange and dangerous creatures, from giant reptiles to sentient aliens. The Zoo is a popular destination for collectors and adventurers, and is known for its high prices and fierce competition. The Armory: This section of the Eridani Exchange is specialized in the trade of weapons. It is a heavily guarded and fortified section, with vendors selling everything from energy weapons to explosives to military-grade hardware. The Armory is a dangerous and volatile place, with rival gangs and factions vying for control of the weapons trade. The Vault: This section of the Eridani Exchange is specialized in the trade of stolen goods. It is a high-security area, with vendors selling everything from jewelry to starcraft to valuable data. The Vault is a secretive and exclusive place, with only the most trusted and well-connected buyers allowed to enter. The Garage: This section of the Eridani Exchange is specialized in the trade of stolen vehicles, including starcraft. It is a noisy and bustling place, with vendors hawking their wares to prospective buyers. The Garage is a hub for smugglers and pirates, and is known for its lively atmosphere and shady deals. The Pit: This section of the Eridani Exchange is specialized in entertainment, including casinos, brothels, and fighting pits. It is a wild and raucous place, with all manner of debauchery and vice on display. The Pit is a popular destination for those looking to blow off steam, and is known for its hedonistic excess and dangerous attractions. The Eridani Exchange is a place that the Galactic Rangers would like to shut down, but they have found it to be an elusive and difficult target. The Exchange is heavily fortified and guarded, with sophisticated security systems and a network of informants and enforcers. Despite the Rangers' efforts, the Exchange continues to thrive, serving as a hub for the criminal underworld and a symbol of the lawlessness that plagues the sector.
Type
Shopping mall / Commercial Complex
Parent Location
Owning Organization
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