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[Whill Shaman Gotrek]

*Clak'dor VII was small planet orbiting the large white star Colu, in the Colu system of the Outer Rim Territories, on the Rimma Trade Route. It was a long-time member of the Galactic Republic and the homeworld of the Bith.

The Bith evolved over the millennia, and making use of their powerful senses of sight and hearing became a race of artists and musicians. They built great cities in the mountains and the jungles of Clak'dor VII. However in c. 320 BBY, a conflict erupted on the planet between the capital city of Weogar and its domed counterpart Nozho over a stardrive patent. When subterfuge was detected by Weogar, war soon broke out and a chemical attack was launched by Nozho on the capital. The retaliatory biological strike on Nozho wiped the city out and destroyed Clak'dor VII's ecosystem, destroying the planet's ability to produce either the basic needs for its citizens or goods for export. The populace was decimated, though from the ruins of Nozho came the offshoot Y'bith subspecies who would go on to colonize Clak'dor IV. The surviving Bith on the planet were forced to relocate into domed cities, now proclaiming themselves pacifists and seldom venturing into the irradiated swamps, where the wildlife mutated into such lifeforms as the Ghhhk.

Clak'dor VII was represented in the Galactic Senate directly by Dodra F'choobies until the planet seceded in 22 BBY, shortly before the Clone Wars. Though many Bith, like F'choobies, retreated to their homeworld and seldom participated in battles, being pacifists, the Bith supported the Confederacy of Independent Systems with technological and artistic contributions: to the Bith, the Confederacy was opposing a morally corrupt Republic. There was a CIS buildup on the world prior to the Outer Rim Sieges

The Bith were horrified by the Galactic Empire, which persecuted them, necessitating an Alliance relief mission shortly before the Battle of Yavin, led by Naytaan. Clak'dor VII was one of the first planets liberated by the New Republic (in 5 ABY, immediately after the New Republic campaign to Lwhekk).

After the planet's liberation, Clak'dor VII remained isolated for some time. It was not until a Bith ambassador witnessed the Hapans offer aide to the New Republic (and present Isolder as a gift to Leia Organa) that the planet joined the government.

The planet was represented in the New Republic Senate first by Nara Deega and later by E'noro. It was spared invasion during the Yuuzhan Vong War.*

IC Sympathy tends towards:
- Sith
- Darksiders
- Mercenaries

Places of Interest:
- , in orbit.
- , capital city of Clak'dor VII.
- The city of .
- The city of .
- The .

Type of RP and/or SL likely to be found:
As Clak'dor VII is now open as a story-friendly environment, many sorts of RP can be found here. We are happy to host RP as long as planning is made ahead of time with the planet's stewards, and . If you wish to do a closed storyline here that is unrelated to the current events of the planet, simply make us aware of your intentions and we will be sure not to disturb you, so long as you do not disturb the ongoing RP. Please, enjoy yourself here.

What to expect as a new RP arrival wanting to write here:
- All writers are welcome here, so long as you respect the story-focused atmosphere.
- New players to the universe are welcome, and we will be happy to avoid help both IC and OOC.
- Upon arrival, you may or may not receive a welcome PM, asking what you are looking for and how we can help you.
- No OOC on the boards whatsoever.
- Please do not void RP unless all involved parties agree to void the RP in question. It's common courtesy, since most people do not wish to see their work rendered all for nothing.

Rule Variations:
- Any hostile force attempting to assault or take the world without any attempts to negotiate OOC terms will be deemed illegitimate and ignored. This world is a story environment; if you want to attack, work something out first.

New players to the Universe:
- You are most welcome here, and you will be aided as much as possible.
- If you have any OOC questions or are in need of RP training, feel free to ask away.
- To join the story here: Arrive IC in open space and request permission to land, unless given permission from the planet controllers beforehand to land without requesting permission.
- You might receive an official OOC welcome PM to the planet, asking how we may help you if at all possible.
- As noted above, OOC is to be restricted to the , please.