Haerch

Haerch was a planet in the Vall`to sector of the. Conquered by the Tetrarchy of Mezlagob some time after 214 BBY, it was ruled as a vassal world of the Tetrarchy until the Great Liberation, when it was freed and incorporated by the Golden Empire.

Geography
Much of Haerch was covered in grasslands, plains, and other generally flat, easily livable terrain. The planet had numerous mountain ranges with springs which served as sources for rivers flowing to its rivers. These rivers were many and widespread, and their tributaries spread water almost evenly over the plains. As a result, nearly all of the grasslands were easily arable.

Aside from its rivers and streams, the remainder of Haerch's water was concentrated in its broad oceans.

Society and culture
The native Kothar were the most populous species on their homeworld. Haerch served as an under both the Tetrarchy and the Empire, and foodstuff production and exportation accounted for the vast majority of Haerch's economy. The soil was readily adaptable to growing native and foreign crops, and some Kothar specialized in delicacy crops from other worlds.

After the Great Liberation, the Kothar attempted to bring other industries to Haerch to diversify their economy and create additional job opportunities for their people. Some offworld companies took the chance, but most large corporations kept their headquarters elsewhere.

History
Haerch was conquered by the Tetrarchy of Mezlagob following its acquisition of Vall`to. Given its enormous tracts of arable land, the planet became a foodstuff producer for Tetrarchy worlds which were unable to support themselves, such as Mezlagob itself. Many native Kothar turned to farming, but the arrival of labor droids from the Hudrel Robotics and Android Corporation led to mass unemployment and hunger.

Haerch's initial defenses during the Great Liberation were largely abandoned after the Empire embarked on its capture of the Vall`to sector. With most of their overseers gone, the Kothar revolted en masse against the remainder and succeeded in re-capturing most of their planet. By the time the Empire arrived, Haerch was ready to contribute to the war effort, and even had stores of rations prepared for the Royal troops.

In 115 ABY, the slaver and Red Eclipse leader Zhin-Vel was tracked to Haerch by Eskol Kaartinen and Rajj-Yo. The two Centurions engaged the slaver, shooting him down onto the planet and pursuing him briefly before Rajj-Yo leapt on his fellow Zyked and decapitated him.