Atrotos Station

Atrotos Station began life as a refuelling facility in orbit in the Mid Rim. After the economic potential of the toxic brine of Atrotos was discovered, a group of business interests decided that an orbital platform would be the best venue for the packaging and storage of the refined chemicals. The refuelling facility was disassembled, transported to Atrotos, assembled in orbit and left.

As the Galactic economy fluctuated, the demand for Atrotos' chemicals declined, and onboard operations had to be scaled back. As processing areas were closed down, some areas of the station were opened up for residences and other businesses. Fifteen years ago, the 145th Squadron agreed to lease a wing of the station for use as a small-scale supply and repair dock for Imperial craft in the area, as this was more efficient than building a purpose-built spacedock.

At present Atrotos Station has four main levels. One is used for accomodation, recreation and small shops. The central two are used for toxin packaging and storage, which is mostly done by droids. The lowest, largest level is the dock level, two-thirds of which are occupied by the Imperial Navy's repair dock. The Naval area is self-contained and is home to about 30 Navy troopers, a hundred mechanics and other labourers, and three officers. The commanding officer is Lieutenant Ran Penin. Although the Imperials' area has its own accomodation and recreation areas, most Navy personnel prefer to spend their free time on the recreation level. The only Imperial ship permanently attached to the station is a Sentinel-class assault shuttle used for general patrol duties. Larger Imperial ships visit semi-regularly during patrol sweeps through the Galactic border. The station has no built in weapons.

The station is still owned by a consortium of mining and shipping interests. It is run by a private administrator named Latha who has a small security and administrative staff. Some other notable inhabitants include Goro, a Rodian mechanic who is rumoured to be involved with smuggling, and the bounty hunter Tuc Kroan, who sometimes stops by.