Tatooine

Background

Miserable," "speck," "dust ball"—those are a few of the terms used to describe the'desert world of Tatooine. Though it appears barren, it is far from lifeless. Scattered about its desolate surface are settlements of some of the galaxy's most obstinate individuals. Intractable moisture farmers perversely sweat gallons to squeeze water from the air and sand. Giant sandcrawlers traveling across the dune seas house communities of diminutive Jawas. Wrapped head-to-toe in desert coverings, The Tusken Raiders of the Jundland Wastes attack settlements when the numbers are to their advantage, and otherwise roam the most inhospitable regions atop hardy banthas.
Tatooine's arid terrain alternates between tractless dune seas, jagged rock wastes, and sharp-toothed mountains. These mountains are the hunting ground of some of Tatooine's most dangerous predators, the gigantic krayt dragons. These terrifying creatures are feared and hunted in equal measure, as the pearls in their gizzard are very valuable. The dunes also host vicious predators such as the sessile Sarlaac that consumes its prey and digests them over thousands of years. 
It is easy to land on Tatooine, but .once stuck, it takes a heroic feat to get off. Villains of all stripes come to this desert believing they can hide from their enemies. Thus, bounty hunters are never at a loss for jobs, and many have made their name here, such as Jodo Kast and Puggles Trodd.
Sheer distance from the Core has not lessened Tatooine's role in galactic history. Situated on the Triellus Trade Route near Geonosis, Tatooine's proximity to the Corellian Run poses it as a lucrative side jump for hardy traders. While the planet has never been the center of events, it always seems to maintain a certain disreputable prominence in the affairs of the Outer Rim.
During its reign, the Empire has installed a number of governors to watch over the lawless world, and most do just that—watch. The Hutts are the true masters of Tatooine, with Jabba as their head. The vast number of miscreants in the population makes Tatooine a treasure trove of rumors and secrets.

Type

Planet

Location under

Outer Rim Territories

Owning Organization

The Galactic Empire

Contested By

• The Hutt Cartel

Astrographical Information
Sector: Arkanis Sector
System: Tatoo System
Suns: Tatoo I, Tatoo II
Orbital Positions: First from the Suns
Moons: Ghomrassen, Guermessa, Chenini
Orbital Metrics: 304 local days in a year / 34 standard hours in a day
Trade Routes: Triellus Trade Route, Mumble's Turnaround
Distance from Core: 43,000 light years
Physical Information
Class: Terrestrial
Diameter: 10,465 km
Atmosphere: Breathable
Climate :Hot and arid
Primary terrain: Desert
Surface water: 1%
Flora: Black melon, Funnel flower, Lamta, Pallie, Poonten grass, Polta bean, Tree, Tuber

Fauna: Bantha, Canyon krayt dragon, Cave sketto, Dewback, Dune lizard, Dune worm, Eopie, Gorg, Greater krayt dragon, Jerba, Leebsie-lurker, Logra, Massiff, Profrogg, Rock wart, Ronto, Sandfly, Sand skitter, Sarlacc, Scurrier, Scyk, Tatoo-rat, Tatooine hyena, Womp rat, Woodoo, Worrt
Societal information
Native Species: Jawa, Tusken Raider
Government: local councils under nominal Imperial governor
Population: 200,000 (Humans 70 % , Jawas 5%, Tusken Raiders 5%, others 20 % , populations are rough estimates only)
Languages: Basic, Jawa, Tusken, Huttese
Major Terrain: desert
Major Cities. Bestine (capital), Anchorhead, Fort Tusken,- Mos Espa, Mos Eisley, Mos Pelgo
Areas of Interest: Jundland Wastes, Beggar's Canyon, Jabba's Palace
Major Exports: minerals, illegal goods
Major Imports: consumables, technology, chemicals, water
Special Conditions: none