Yeah, same concept for this mission as for the one on Ord Durall. Basic info here plus any questions you may have. Starting off with:
Planet Name: Eriadu
Type: Terrestrial
Temperature: Cool
Atmosphere: Type 1 – Breathable (recommended Type II – Breath Mask suggested due to pollution levels)
Hydrosphere: Moist
Gravity: Standard
Terrain: Urban
Length of day: 21 standard hours
Length of year: 410 standard days
Sentient races: Humans
Starport: Imperial class, Stellar class, Standard class (2)
Population: 5,150,000,000
Planet Function: Industrial/Commercial
Government: Competing States
Tech Level: Hyperspace
Major exports: Starships, manufactured goods, shellwork jewelry
Major imports: Foodstuffs, raw materials
Capsule: Eriadu, a polluted factory planet in the Sesswenna sector, is a trading and governmental hub in the Outer Rim. Eriadu was the capitol world of Grand Moff Tarkin's territory, established as Tarkin's base of operations when he was placed in charge of the Outer Rim Territories. Tarkin ruled from the Governor's Palace on the planet's surface.
Since the Battle of Endor and the decline of the Empire, Eriadu has toyed with the concept of membership in the New Republic or outright independence. Given its location, continuing membership in the Empire is not a viable option. Each faction has its logical agendas.
Republic-leaning parties note the need for external support in terms of food, medical, and environmental cleanup requirements due to the mostly urban landscape and the ecological damage of the recent heavy industrial period of Eriadu. Independence advocates promote the nationalization of the planet’s shipbuilding facilities to provide the economic means to provide those resources.
Currently both sides have both their successes and failures. Two of the three orbiting shipyards are currently nationalized as the owners have relocated to Remnant territories. Other facilities, mostly ground-based, have been shut down and a resurgence of low impact industry and agricultural enterprises have emerged in their place. As most of the owners and workers of the prior industries were Imperial appointments, the economic distress has been less than expected. However, with the Galactic Civil War winding down in this sector, capital starship sales have been less than anticipated.
Republicans won a majority vote in the last elections and forced through a resolution of intent to join the New Republic. While this has resulted in many immediate benefits to the citizens of Eriadu, the manner in which the measure was passed has angered a significant portion of the population. The various independent and Imperial loyalist groups have now found common cause. This has resulted in an on-going low intensity civil war which few local elements have the resources or motivation to stop.
Plus a little location map to give you a sense of what is in the Sesswenna sector (where Eriadu is) and its environs:
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