Magna Luna

"Magna Luna. The Gateway to Paradise and the Sewer of the Outer Rim."

- Acrolian Grand Admiral Gaius Demyus

Magna Luna, meaning "Great Moon" in Lanacro, was the name of the planet Acrolis's only moon, a world once as equally forested and beautiful as its planet, but paved during the last millennia of the Old Republic. Often referred to as the "Coruscant of the Outer Rim" for its moon-wide cityscapes, Magna Luna became a place of corruption, for all the outcasts of Acrolian society were banished to the moon's surface. Over time, the moon became the planet Acrolis's main spaceport and gateway to the galaxy, as all transports and would-be tourists landed first at the moon before boarding one of the three transports to the planet's surface. As many more young Acroyali yearned for adventure and the excitement of Magna Luna's numerous casinos, the moon saw an influx in the amount of Acroyali present in the population. The moon's security was tight, and no crimes were left unpunished. Though terrorism was not uncommon on Magna Luna, especially during the Clone Wars, the Acrolian Star Empire's control over the moon was strong enough to restore the peace almost instantaneously.

Description


The moon of Magna Luna was the only moon of the planet Acrolis. The only other body not destroyed by the Acroyali and turned into a part of Acrolis's asteroid belt, it was once a forested and beautiful moon like its planet. However, with the arrival of numerous Acrolian outcasts and entrepreneurial off-worlders, its forests were torn down and the moon's surface paved. Over time, the moon was transformed into one large city, similar in construction to Nar Shaddaa and Coruscant. It was for this reason, dubbed the "Coruscant of the Outer Rim." The moon housed an impressively large spaceport that took in ships from the far reaches of the galaxy, where numerous tourists, business executives, and politicians from across the galaxy sought to gain passage to the planet surface. Most never got as far as speaking with an Acrolian official; the vast majority left disappointed or fell in with the corruption that permeated the moon. Despite the wide-spread corruption that prompted an Acrolian admiral to refer to Magna Luna as the "Sewer of the Outer Rim," the Acrolian Republic and later the Acrolian Star Empire kept the moon under tight security, as many would-be criminals soon discovered. Terrorism and vandalism were punishable by death in accordance with Acrolian law, much to the chagrin of Galactic Republic citizens on the moon. Many young Acrolians too were to be found in the moon's bars and casinos, sampling the nightlife largely nonexistent on Acrolis's surface.

Apart from the skyscrapers and casinos on the surface, the moon also possessed a massive ring of fortresses across the surface, housing the moon's large marine legions. A number of planetary defense cannons were scattered throughout the city, dissuading any potential invading fleets. While not as large and powerful as the planetary defense cannons found on Acrolis, they were capable of eliminating virtually any capital ship, despite a lengthy recharge time.

Noteworthy Locations
Upon an ancient mountain stood the ancient Acroyali Temple, a building once looking down upon a vast valley of forests and fields, now at the very center of the governmental district of the moon. Its architectural style was similar to that of the on Coruscant; a massive palace standing high above all other buildings around it, a symbol of the might of the people of Acrolis.

Inhabitants
The inhabitants of the moon of Magna Luna were primarily from the planet Acrolis, being Acroyali or Human in origin. However, as the Acrolian sector sat near a major hyperspace route, the moon, being the only place where outsiders could congregate due to the xenophobic nature of Acrolian culture, soon attracted many different species from around the galaxy. These immigrants brought with them their own cultures and society, and the dominant culture of Acrolis, known as "Acrolian exceptionalism," was relegated to a minority of the population. The planet became a miniature version of Coruscant, with many different societies living and existing together, largely ignoring each others' existences.

Behind the Scenes
Magna Luna ( for "Great Moon") was created as a way for the xenophobic people of Acrolis to have some connection to the outside galaxy. As no outsiders were permitted on the planet's floor, any spaceport would have to be in orbit around Acrolis. Magna Luna was created by the author as an appropriate means to house this spaceport that would serve as an in-between zone for the people of Acrolis.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Rising Force
 * Star Wars: Coruscant Vice