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Glithnos System
Sector	Kuat Sector
Galactic coordinates	43,60
Planets	3
Moon	None
Asteroid Fields	None
Space Stations	4
Population	Approx. 30 million
Controlled By	Galactic Empire

The Glithnos System is one of the seven systems of the Kuat Sector The Glithnos system has no native sentient species. In past millennia, it was colonized by adventurous humans that didn't mind the cold that dominates Glithnos' planets. It holds no particular role of importance in galactic politics, although it did have a representative in the Galactic Senate. The system makes up the Earldom of Glithnos with its Earl Daniel Ascarion.

Imperial Port Authority

Intergalactic travel through the Glithnos system is Unrestricted.
Port Authority status of planet Glithnos I: Restricted, shield access permission required.
Port Authority status of planet Glithnos (II): Restricted, shield access permission required.
Port Authority status of planet Glithnos III: Open.

Melba's Museum of Mischief

Melba and her husband Dak.

Throughout the galaxy, one may find any number of oddities, from unexplained solar phenomena to near-sentient plants and fauna. Yet, one such oddity stands out among the rest. The Glithnos system, being of little importance in the grand scheme of Galactic politics, boasts a small importance to one unassuming 100 year old Bimm named, Melba. If you were to ask Melba how she feels at her age, she'd say she doesn't feel a day over 80 as she approaches her 101st birthday. Bimms are known to live up to 130 years, but for her husband Dak, that may be too long.

When you first encounter the small station orbiting Glithnos I, you'd easily mistake it for debris left over from a past battle. The station is in fact a decommissioned and repurposed Hammerhead-Class Cruiser. The mere site of the cruiser preps visitors for the random and often hilarious items contained within. Entering into the Cruiser, the hanger bay has been restructured into a greeting area complete with a ticket booth manned by a RA-7 Protocol Droid who has more than a bad case of dust contamination. Once a ticket is acquired for a small fee of 25 credits, you'll often be greeted by Melba or in very rare occasions her husband Dak. Melba prides herself on her collection and jumps at any chance to guide new guests through the rooms upon rooms of galactic oddities.

There are many unusual items within the holds of the museum. One such item is an unassuming Holotape Recording. The recording itself was highly revered by an Outer Rim tribe of Myneyrsh as a song of shamanic beauty. The warring tribe who often fought against a neighboring community of Psadan use the song to rouse their troops and commune with the "spirits" before going into battle. The joke however is that the recording itself is actually of a mundane meeting of Bimm accountants discussing marginal tax rates. Melba especially gets a kick out of this one due to her species being involved and never fails to howl in laughter as she finishes the joke to the chagrin of Dak, who is often nearby.

If Dak wasn't the one to greet you upon entering this peculiar museum, you'd almost never know he was there, even though he's always only a few meters from Melba during tours. Dak, who is 20 years younger than Melba, found himself wrapped up in a love affair with her during a chance encounter at a Casino in Nar Shaddaa over a decade ago. The weekend they shared was supposedly magical, but neither remember much beyond that due to both being high on spice the entire time. Yet, it was magical enough for Dak to elope with Melba and follow her back to her small museum. It was only weeks later that he realized his mistake. "Melba is...a lot," you'll hear him say. Dak was never much of an alpha Bimm and compared to Melba's strong personality, he might as well have been a dead wamprat. She put him to work almost immediately, repairing the ship, cleaning, reorganizing, managing the accounts, and more, so much more that Dak became overwhelmed, but whenever he went to object, he was quickly cut down. Melba suffered no fools, especially those of the opposite sex. After a decade of mental abuse at the hands of Melba, Dak is a shell of his former self, a servant at her beckon call, some would even say, a slave. So, he just slinks in the background and dreams of the day when she drops dead and he takes the museum for himself.

Melba didn't become this way overnight and you could even say that she's actually quite lovely to everyone else who meets her. In her early years she continually fought off her abusive father, who drove her to the brink with his temper and his penchant for Corellian ale. She finally escaped at the age of 20, but for years fell into a bad streak of dating others who were far too much like her father. The years of abusive relationships taught her one thing: it's either submit or squash. Melba chose the latter. Though she'd never admit it, she does have a soft spot for her husband, Dak. She knows she's hard on him, but the years of past abuse makes it impossible to lower her guard. So, she wraps herself into the true love of her life, her collection. Among the rooms upon rooms of oddities she'll giggle and gasp at many of the items as if they were just discovered that instant. Another favorite is "The Ultimate Rank". A project found featuring two taped together rank plaques with missing keys and a plethora of empty rank plaques, which were unfortunately seized in a bunk before the project could be completed. It is still unknown how many officers had their rank plaques borrowed for such a project, but Melba likes to embellish on what those poor Imperials did to explain their rank debacle to their commanding officers.

Walking the halls and rooms of the Museum of Mishief, one would think bohemian feng shui. The rooms look more like an exotic bazaar than a museum that was carefully curated. Pieced together displays show off so many varieties of objects like the "Blind Spy's Cipher", a blank sheet of smooth paper that claims to be drafted and encrypted in braille using invisible ink or a blank display case labeled, "John Bell's Personality". A person could get lost for days rummaging around in the endless rooms of wonder and for the lucky ones that discover this derelict Cruiser, a joyous and happy place awaits with laughter and curiosity around every corner.

The Earldom of Glithnos

Created in Year 17 Day 111, the title of Earl of Glithnos was honorably bestowed upon Daniel Ascarion by Emperor Guinar Ndengin for his long service to the Galactic Empire. The ceremony was attended by the highest Imperial officials as well as deputies and ambassadors from numerous systems outside of Imperial space including members of the Imperial Union. The event was held on Coruscant at the Imperial Palace. The entirety of the House of Lords was present, including legendary Imperials such as the Duke of Axum Jorus Taidan and the Baron of Chwayat Jai Meridan. At the time Daniel Ascarion was the Director of the ISB before transitioning later into the position of Minister of Culture. Emperor Ndengin spared no expense in the pageantry of the event, insisting that it be a grand spectacle in order to bolster Imperial morale and further project the grand might of the Empire's reign. It was a speech by Executor Seele that ultimately stole the show, eloquently honoring Ascarion's many achievements and honoring those within the Galactic Empire who had made the ultimate sacrifice for its glory.

Planets

Glithnos I

Glithnos (II)

One of Glithnos' active volcanoes

Just outside the stars goldilocks zone Glithnos exists in a state of perpetual winter. Rich volcanic activity on the planet heats it to temperatures around the freezing point of water during daylight hours. Its gravity rates at 80% of standard gravity, the planet rotates around its axis in 26 hours and a year consists of 432 local days. No native species have been found above ground, but it is suspected that mammals might exist in the oceans below the ice. Settlers have however introduces several species of animals that are resistant to the cold climate, includes a species of Snow Fox.

Despite its less than ideal climate and atmosphere multiple settlements have formed on the planet, often initially sponsored by industrials seeking natural resources or adventurous souls seeking cheap land. Although relatively poor in minable resources and agricultural potential, Glithnos does have small but growing industry specialised in growing and harvesting minerals that provide a cheap decorative alternative for precious stones and gems. Its central location and climate ability to keep things naturally cooled actually make it a fairly decent place to store wares and use as a distribution center.

Glithnos is the home of the Glithnos Ice Foxes Boloball Team, who play in a newly erected stadium, the Glithnos Ice Dome.

Glithnos III