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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 to the oddity museum 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 ticket booth manned by an 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 on 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 tribe of Psadan used 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 the peculiar museum, you'd almost never know he was there, even though he was always only a few meters from Melba during tours. Dak, who was 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.

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