101 Star Wars World Secrets (d101)

There are many planets in the Star Wars universe. Information for these planets is readily available through a variety of sources. However, many planets have dark and sinister secrets that even the majority of their local inhabitants are unaware of. Some of these secrets are small and affect relatively few of the planetary locals, while others have significance to the entire planet and even beyond it.

d101 Domain Description

1

Corporate

A new biotech firm is being established on the planet and plans to take advantage of local natural resources in its products. People are unaware that is has the backing of one of the richest individuals in the galaxy. That person is staking a large portion of their wealth on this firm’s success.

2

Corporate

The planet is about to become the new destination planet for high tech firms in the sector. The location, available land, natural resources, local populace, and governmental provisions all support the growth of businesses. They are about to become the ‘Silicon Valley’ of the sector.

3

Corporate

A major corporation that operates on this planet is about to go belly-up. Whether it is through mismanagement or foul play is unknown, but the loss of jobs and production will cause a chain reaction that has a devastating impact on local economy.

4

Corporate

A new weapon of mass destruction is being privately developed by a relatively unknown tech firm. All knowledge surrounding the construction of this new weapon is heavily guarded. The company is not above eliminating possible loose ends that jeopardize the product.

5

Corporate

The shady corporate underbelly is alive and well on this planet. Major corporations are nearly required to maintain covert operatives, and even a covert military, that operate under the radar just to survive. Corporate business on this planet is both cutthroat and discreet. The cost is high but the rewards are even higher.

6

Corporate

The planet has a stigma of being a ‘no-win’ planet for major corporations. All major corporations that have tried to develop business and profit on the planet have failed. In fact, most of them fail in an amazingly short amount of time. Some blame local saboteurs, some blame policies that don’t favor corporations, and some blame just plain old bad luck.

7

Corporate

A mega-corporation actually runs this planet. Although it has a traditional government, the corporation has enough pull and key players in strategic places that it essentially has near total control. Going against the corporation is the same as going against the local government.

8

Corporate

On this planet, there are several corporations that institute “blood oaths” after one has reached a certain level. It is akin to pledging one’s life to the corporation. This fact is relatively unknown until one reaches that level. Many view these corporations as having an extremely loyal command staff. This is the reason why.

9

Corporate

There is a corporation here that is a cover-up for the Imperials. It provides genuine services and goods, but its real purpose is to enable the Imperials to spy, transport goods and personnel, and capture important targets on the planet. The Imperials also use corporate takeovers to acquire land that locals wouldn’t have otherwise allowed them to get.

10

Corporate

There is a corporation here that is a Rebel sympathizer. The facility manufactures goods that it funnels to the Rebellion. They walk a very fine line between being a legitimate company and supporting the cause. If this fact was discovered, they could easily be shut down and many of the personnel would face Imperial punishment.

11

Crimal

Two criminal organizations are fighting for primary control of the planet. Many of the major crimes, assassinations, espionage, and major property damage, are related to the struggle for turf control between these two factions.

12

Crimal

A small-time Hutt has relocated to this planet and is looking to establish a name for himself as a major player in the sector.

13

Crimal

The criminal element of this society completely controls one major area on the planet (i.e. Sports, media, mass transportation, music, gambling, etc.).

14

Crimal

Although illegal drug use is relatively low on this planet, production of illegal drugs, such as spice, is incredibly high. The mass production of these drugs began relatively recently, so the planet isn’t known as a production planet yet. If current trends continue though, it won’t take long for that secret to become public knowledge.

15

Crimal

A major criminal element in this society (i.e. Gang, crime lord, pirates, etc.) are in partnership with an element of the local government. The two work together to accomplish goals that are mutually beneficial. If discovered, this would be disastrous for that element of government.

16

Crimal

The criminal element of this planet controls law enforcement. Most people view the law enforcement of the planet as lax or ineffective. But in reality, they have been corrupted at the highest levels and are at the whim of major criminals.

17

Crimal

Major criminal groups (i.e. Crime lords, large gangs, prolific pirates, etc.) do not last long on this planet. Low levels of crime definitely exist, but large criminal organizations never seem to be able to take hold in the region. They are always destroyed, dismantled, or seem to leave the area not long after arriving. No one has yet figured out an exact cause of why.

18

Crimal

Criminals on this planet follow a “Criminal Code” against one another while they operate on this planet. It is unknown where it originated, but most criminals will not commit criminal activity against another criminal while here. For those that break the code, the penalty is often death. It is rumored that a mysterious criminal organization even enforces this code.

19

Crimal

On this planet, there exists an actual school for criminals. It is secretive and invite only, but accepted students are taught in the ways of the hyper-criminal. They learn how to escape from law enforcement, defeat powerful security measures, infiltrate the upper-echelons of government, and overall become a successful career criminal.

20

Crimal

Two very influential criminal organizations recently left the planet for unknown reasons. The planet is now enjoying a resurgence with the lowest levels of crime it has seen in a long period of time. Many wonder what caused the criminals to leave and how long they will be able to enjoy this new prosperity.

21

Force

An ancient Jedi temple has yet to be rediscovered on this planet. It has been undisturbed for hundreds, if not thousands of years.

22

Force

Many Force sensitive individuals have always considered this planet cursed due to how it “feels” in the Force. The truth is, a Sith Lord and his apprentice are imprisoned there in hibernation. Their power is so great, that their very presence casts a dark shadow upon the planet.

23

Force

A small monastery of Jedi monks inhabits a remote location on the planet. They generally are autonomous and keep to themselves, but are friendly and welcoming to outsiders. They have perfected the art of mind-wiping to keep their existence a secret.

24

Force

A cache of Jedi holocrons is hidden on the planet. Its existence almost falls into the realm of legend, but it does exist. There are many rumors about its actual location, but it has yet to be rediscovered.

25

Force

An oracle of significant power resides on this planet. Although most consider her a mythical story, she does actually exist. She has the ability to see into the future using her finally attuned Force powers. She is so specialized with her powers though, that she has almost no other Force powers that are not related to her oracle abilities.

26

Force

Jedi on this planet often find their Force powers to be unreliable. It is unknown why, but the Force energy of this planet is distorted and causes Jedi difficulty with using their powers. Since Jedi are fairly rare in this part of the Galaxy, the fact isn’t commonly known.

27

Force

Many Jedi are unwittingly drawn to this planet. Very few understand or can explain why, other than to say existing on the planet feels “tranquil”. That tranquility appears to come with a cost though, as many Jedi are said to wander into the wilderness and never be seen from again.

28

Force

It is not uncommon for individuals that are not Force sensitive to manifest low-level Force-like abilities while on this planet. A small number have even left the planet and retained these abilities (typically those that live on the planet for an extended period of time). It is unknown why this sometimes happens.

29

Force

This planet is slowly toxic to Force users. Many Force users describe feeling that the longer they stay on the planet, the more “drained” they feel. Their Force powers become weaker and their connection with the Force becomes weaker. It is unknown why.

30

Force

An incredible battle between the Dark and Light side occurred in a specific area on this planet thousands of years ago. Any Force powers in this area have radically altered effects. Use of Force powers in the area is completely unsafe and unpredictable. There are some lost records that are still undiscovered on the planet of this legendary battle.

31

Government

A new biotech firm is being established on the planet and plans to take advantage of local natural resources in its products. People are unaware that is has the backing of one of the richest individuals in the galaxy. That person is staking a large portion of their wealth on this firm’s success.

32

Government

The planet is about to become the new destination planet for high tech firms in the sector. The location, available land, natural resources, local populace, and governmental provisions all support the growth of businesses. They are about to become the ‘Silicon Valley’ of the sector.

33

Government

A major corporation that operates on this planet is about to go belly-up. Whether it is through mismanagement or foul play is unknown, but the loss of jobs and production will cause a chain reaction that has a devastating impact on local economy.

34

Government

A new weapon of mass destruction is being privately developed by a relatively unknown tech firm. All knowledge surrounding the construction of this new weapon is heavily guarded. The company is not above eliminating possible loose ends that jeopardize the product.

35

Government

The shady corporate underbelly is alive and well on this planet. Major corporations are nearly required to maintain covert operatives, and even a covert military, that operate under the radar just to survive. Corporate business on this planet is both cutthroat and discreet. The cost is high but the rewards are even higher.

36

Government

The planet has a stigma of being a ‘no-win’ planet for major corporations. All major corporations that have tried to develop business and profit on the planet have failed. In fact, most of them fail in an amazingly short amount of time. Some blame local saboteurs, some blame policies that don’t favor corporations, and some blame just plain old bad luck.

37

Government

A mega-corporation actually runs this planet. Although it has a traditional government, the corporation has enough pull and key players in strategic places that it essentially has near total control. Going against the corporation is the same as going against the local government.

38

Government

On this planet, there are several corporations that institute “blood oaths” after one has reached a certain level. It is akin to pledging one’s life to the corporation. This fact is relatively unknown until one reaches that level. Many view these corporations as having an extremely loyal command staff. This is the reason why.

39

Government

There is a corporation here that is a cover-up for the Imperials. It provides genuine services and goods, but its real purpose is to enable the Imperials to spy, transport goods and personnel, and capture important targets on the planet. The Imperials also use corporate takeovers to acquire land that locals wouldn’t have otherwise allowed them to get.

40

Government

There is a corporation here that is a Rebel sympathizer. The facility manufactures goods that it funnels to the Rebellion. They walk a very fine line between being a legitimate company and supporting the cause. If this fact was discovered, they could easily be shut down and many of the personnel would face Imperial punishment.

41

Imperial

Two criminal organizations are fighting for primary control of the planet. Many of the major crimes, assassinations, espionage, and major property damage, are related to the struggle for turf control between these two factions.

42

Imperial

A small-time Hutt has relocated to this planet and is looking to establish a name for himself as a major player in the sector.

43

Imperial

The criminal element of this society completely controls one major area on the planet (i.e. Sports, media, mass transportation, music, gambling, etc.).

44

Imperial

Although illegal drug use is relatively low on this planet, production of illegal drugs, such as spice, is incredibly high. The mass production of these drugs began relatively recently, so the planet isn’t known as a production planet yet. If current trends continue though, it won’t take long for that secret to become public knowledge.

45

Imperial

A major criminal element in this society (i.e. Gang, crime lord, pirates, etc.) are in partnership with an element of the local government. The two work together to accomplish goals that are mutually beneficial. If discovered, this would be disastrous for that element of government.

46

Imperial

The criminal element of this planet controls law enforcement. Most people view the law enforcement of the planet as lax or ineffective. But in reality, they have been corrupted at the highest levels and are at the whim of major criminals.

47

Imperial

Major criminal groups (i.e. Crime lords, large gangs, prolific pirates, etc.) do not last long on this planet. Low levels of crime definitely exist, but large criminal organizations never seem to be able to take hold in the region. They are always destroyed, dismantled, or seem to leave the area not long after arriving. No one has yet figured out an exact cause of why.

48

Imperial

Criminals on this planet follow a “Criminal Code” against one another while they operate on this planet. It is unknown where it originated, but most criminals will not commit criminal activity against another criminal while here. For those that break the code, the penalty is often death. It is rumored that a mysterious criminal organization even enforces this code.

49

Imperial

On this planet, there exists an actual school for criminals. It is secretive and invite only, but accepted students are taught in the ways of the hyper-criminal. They learn how to escape from law enforcement, defeat powerful security measures, infiltrate the upper-echelons of government, and overall become a successful career criminal.

50

Imperial

Two very influential criminal organizations recently left the planet for unknown reasons. The planet is now enjoying a resurgence with the lowest levels of crime it has seen in a long period of time. Many wonder what caused the criminals to leave and how long they will be able to enjoy this new prosperity.

51

Natural

An ancient Jedi temple has yet to be rediscovered on this planet. It has been undisturbed for hundreds, if not thousands of years.

52

Natural

Many Force sensitive individuals have always considered this planet cursed due to how it “feels” in the Force. The truth is, a Sith Lord and his apprentice are imprisoned there in hibernation. Their power is so great, that their very presence casts a dark shadow upon the planet.

53

Natural

A small monastery of Jedi monks inhabits a remote location on the planet. They generally are autonomous and keep to themselves, but are friendly and welcoming to outsiders. They have perfected the art of mind-wiping to keep their existence a secret.

54

Natural

A cache of Jedi holocrons is hidden on the planet. Its existence almost falls into the realm of legend, but it does exist. There are many rumors about its actual location, but it has yet to be rediscovered.

55

Natural

An oracle of significant power resides on this planet. Although most consider her a mythical story, she does actually exist. She has the ability to see into the future using her finally attuned Force powers. She is so specialized with her powers though, that she has almost no other Force powers that are not related to her oracle abilities.

56

Natural

Jedi on this planet often find their Force powers to be unreliable. It is unknown why, but the Force energy of this planet is distorted and causes Jedi difficulty with using their powers. Since Jedi are fairly rare in this part of the Galaxy, the fact isn’t commonly known.

57

Natural

Many Jedi are unwittingly drawn to this planet. Very few understand or can explain why, other than to say existing on the planet feels “tranquil”. That tranquility appears to come with a cost though, as many Jedi are said to wander into the wilderness and never be seen from again.

58

Natural

It is not uncommon for individuals that are not Force sensitive to manifest low-level Force-like abilities while on this planet. A small number have even left the planet and retained these abilities (typically those that live on the planet for an extended period of time). It is unknown why this sometimes happens.

59

Natural

This planet is slowly toxic to Force users. Many Force users describe feeling that the longer they stay on the planet, the more “drained” they feel. Their Force powers become weaker and their connection with the Force becomes weaker. It is unknown why.

60

Natural

An incredible battle between the Dark and Light side occurred in a specific area on this planet thousands of years ago. Any Force powers in this area have radically altered effects. Use of Force powers in the area is completely unsafe and unpredictable. There are some lost records that are still undiscovered on the planet of this legendary battle.

61

Rebel

A new biotech firm is being established on the planet and plans to take advantage of local natural resources in its products. People are unaware that is has the backing of one of the richest individuals in the galaxy. That person is staking a large portion of their wealth on this firm’s success.

62

Rebel

The planet is about to become the new destination planet for high tech firms in the sector. The location, available land, natural resources, local populace, and governmental provisions all support the growth of businesses. They are about to become the ‘Silicon Valley’ of the sector.

63

Rebel

A major corporation that operates on this planet is about to go belly-up. Whether it is through mismanagement or foul play is unknown, but the loss of jobs and production will cause a chain reaction that has a devastating impact on local economy.

64

Rebel

A new weapon of mass destruction is being privately developed by a relatively unknown tech firm. All knowledge surrounding the construction of this new weapon is heavily guarded. The company is not above eliminating possible loose ends that jeopardize the product.

65

Rebel

The shady corporate underbelly is alive and well on this planet. Major corporations are nearly required to maintain covert operatives, and even a covert military, that operate under the radar just to survive. Corporate business on this planet is both cutthroat and discreet. The cost is high but the rewards are even higher.

66

Rebel

The planet has a stigma of being a ‘no-win’ planet for major corporations. All major corporations that have tried to develop business and profit on the planet have failed. In fact, most of them fail in an amazingly short amount of time. Some blame local saboteurs, some blame policies that don’t favor corporations, and some blame just plain old bad luck.

67

Rebel

A mega-corporation actually runs this planet. Although it has a traditional government, the corporation has enough pull and key players in strategic places that it essentially has near total control. Going against the corporation is the same as going against the local government.

68

Rebel

On this planet, there are several corporations that institute “blood oaths” after one has reached a certain level. It is akin to pledging one’s life to the corporation. This fact is relatively unknown until one reaches that level. Many view these corporations as having an extremely loyal command staff. This is the reason why.

69

Rebel

There is a corporation here that is a cover-up for the Imperials. It provides genuine services and goods, but its real purpose is to enable the Imperials to spy, transport goods and personnel, and capture important targets on the planet. The Imperials also use corporate takeovers to acquire land that locals wouldn’t have otherwise allowed them to get.

70

Rebel

There is a corporation here that is a Rebel sympathizer. The facility manufactures goods that it funnels to the Rebellion. They walk a very fine line between being a legitimate company and supporting the cause. If this fact was discovered, they could easily be shut down and many of the personnel would face Imperial punishment.

71

Religious

Two criminal organizations are fighting for primary control of the planet. Many of the major crimes, assassinations, espionage, and major property damage, are related to the struggle for turf control between these two factions.

72

Religious

A small-time Hutt has relocated to this planet and is looking to establish a name for himself as a major player in the sector.

73

Religious

The criminal element of this society completely controls one major area on the planet (i.e. Sports, media, mass transportation, music, gambling, etc.).

74

Religious

Although illegal drug use is relatively low on this planet, production of illegal drugs, such as spice, is incredibly high. The mass production of these drugs began relatively recently, so the planet isn’t known as a production planet yet. If current trends continue though, it won’t take long for that secret to become public knowledge.

75

Religious

A major criminal element in this society (i.e. Gang, crime lord, pirates, etc.) are in partnership with an element of the local government. The two work together to accomplish goals that are mutually beneficial. If discovered, this would be disastrous for that element of government.

76

Religious

The criminal element of this planet controls law enforcement. Most people view the law enforcement of the planet as lax or ineffective. But in reality, they have been corrupted at the highest levels and are at the whim of major criminals.

77

Religious

Major criminal groups (i.e. Crime lords, large gangs, prolific pirates, etc.) do not last long on this planet. Low levels of crime definitely exist, but large criminal organizations never seem to be able to take hold in the region. They are always destroyed, dismantled, or seem to leave the area not long after arriving. No one has yet figured out an exact cause of why.

78

Religious

Criminals on this planet follow a “Criminal Code” against one another while they operate on this planet. It is unknown where it originated, but most criminals will not commit criminal activity against another criminal while here. For those that break the code, the penalty is often death. It is rumored that a mysterious criminal organization even enforces this code.

79

Religious

On this planet, there exists an actual school for criminals. It is secretive and invite only, but accepted students are taught in the ways of the hyper-criminal. They learn how to escape from law enforcement, defeat powerful security measures, infiltrate the upper-echelons of government, and overall become a successful career criminal.

80

Religious

Two very influential criminal organizations recently left the planet for unknown reasons. The planet is now enjoying a resurgence with the lowest levels of crime it has seen in a long period of time. Many wonder what caused the criminals to leave and how long they will be able to enjoy this new prosperity.

81

Tech

An ancient Jedi temple has yet to be rediscovered on this planet. It has been undisturbed for hundreds, if not thousands of years.

82

Tech

Many Force sensitive individuals have always considered this planet cursed due to how it “feels” in the Force. The truth is, a Sith Lord and his apprentice are imprisoned there in hibernation. Their power is so great, that their very presence casts a dark shadow upon the planet.

83

Tech

A small monastery of Jedi monks inhabits a remote location on the planet. They generally are autonomous and keep to themselves, but are friendly and welcoming to outsiders. They have perfected the art of mind-wiping to keep their existence a secret.

84

Tech

A cache of Jedi holocrons is hidden on the planet. Its existence almost falls into the realm of legend, but it does exist. There are many rumors about its actual location, but it has yet to be rediscovered.

85

Tech

An oracle of significant power resides on this planet. Although most consider her a mythical story, she does actually exist. She has the ability to see into the future using her finally attuned Force powers. She is so specialized with her powers though, that she has almost no other Force powers that are not related to her oracle abilities.

86

Tech

Jedi on this planet often find their Force powers to be unreliable. It is unknown why, but the Force energy of this planet is distorted and causes Jedi difficulty with using their powers. Since Jedi are fairly rare in this part of the Galaxy, the fact isn’t commonly known.

87

Tech

Many Jedi are unwittingly drawn to this planet. Very few understand or can explain why, other than to say existing on the planet feels “tranquil”. That tranquility appears to come with a cost though, as many Jedi are said to wander into the wilderness and never be seen from again.

88

Tech

It is not uncommon for individuals that are not Force sensitive to manifest low-level Force-like abilities while on this planet. A small number have even left the planet and retained these abilities (typically those that live on the planet for an extended period of time). It is unknown why this sometimes happens.

89

Tech

This planet is slowly toxic to Force users. Many Force users describe feeling that the longer they stay on the planet, the more “drained” they feel. Their Force powers become weaker and their connection with the Force becomes weaker. It is unknown why.

90

Tech

An incredible battle between the Dark and Light side occurred in a specific area on this planet thousands of years ago. Any Force powers in this area have radically altered effects. Use of Force powers in the area is completely unsafe and unpredictable. There are some lost records that are still undiscovered on the planet of this legendary battle.

91

Unusual

A new biotech firm is being established on the planet and plans to take advantage of local natural resources in its products. People are unaware that is has the backing of one of the richest individuals in the galaxy. That person is staking a large portion of their wealth on this firm’s success.

92

Unusual

The planet is about to become the new destination planet for high tech firms in the sector. The location, available land, natural resources, local populace, and governmental provisions all support the growth of businesses. They are about to become the ‘Silicon Valley’ of the sector.

93

Unusual

A major corporation that operates on this planet is about to go belly-up. Whether it is through mismanagement or foul play is unknown, but the loss of jobs and production will cause a chain reaction that has a devastating impact on local economy.

94

Unusual

A new weapon of mass destruction is being privately developed by a relatively unknown tech firm. All knowledge surrounding the construction of this new weapon is heavily guarded. The company is not above eliminating possible loose ends that jeopardize the product.

95

Unusual

The shady corporate underbelly is alive and well on this planet. Major corporations are nearly required to maintain covert operatives, and even a covert military, that operate under the radar just to survive. Corporate business on this planet is both cutthroat and discreet. The cost is high but the rewards are even higher.

96

Unusual

The planet has a stigma of being a ‘no-win’ planet for major corporations. All major corporations that have tried to develop business and profit on the planet have failed. In fact, most of them fail in an amazingly short amount of time. Some blame local saboteurs, some blame policies that don’t favor corporations, and some blame just plain old bad luck.

97

Unusual

A mega-corporation actually runs this planet. Although it has a traditional government, the corporation has enough pull and key players in strategic places that it essentially has near total control. Going against the corporation is the same as going against the local government.

98

Unusual

On this planet, there are several corporations that institute “blood oaths” after one has reached a certain level. It is akin to pledging one’s life to the corporation. This fact is relatively unknown until one reaches that level. Many view these corporations as having an extremely loyal command staff. This is the reason why.

99

Unusual

There is a corporation here that is a cover-up for the Imperials. It provides genuine services and goods, but its real purpose is to enable the Imperials to spy, transport goods and personnel, and capture important targets on the planet. The Imperials also use corporate takeovers to acquire land that locals wouldn’t have otherwise allowed them to get.

100

Unusual

There is a corporation here that is a Rebel sympathizer. The facility manufactures goods that it funnels to the Rebellion. They walk a very fine line between being a legitimate company and supporting the cause. If this fact was discovered, they could easily be shut down and many of the personnel would face Imperial punishment.

101

Unusual

Two criminal organizations are fighting for primary control of the planet. Many of the major crimes, assassinations, espionage, and major property damage, are related to the struggle for turf control between these two factions.