Despite this, the moon's wealth and opulence has continued to draw individuals from across the known galaxy those seeking the pleasures and experiences of the Smuggler's Moon willingly subject themselves to the whims and orchestrations of the various crime bosses vying for power within the moon's cityscape.

Nar Shaddaa is controlled by the Hutt Cartel, and has long been known for its lawlessness and corruption. Nar Shaddaa is the first neutral planet that the player will encounter, despite the Republic and Empire sectors being separated, and it's level bracket is 20-24. Nar Shaddaa also serves as a symbol of corruption run by the Hutt Cartel, the Smuggler's Moon supports a robust black market and is known for secretive dealings and illegal acts. This ecumenopolis is one of the wealthiest locations in the galaxy, yet it is home to some of the poorest people, the lights and towers of its upper levels embodying pleasure and excess. Nar Shaddaa, also known as the Smuggler's Moon, is the largest of five moons in orbit around the planet Nal Hutta. Strangers should be extremely cautious.' ―In-game Codex ( Moons) Gangsters, pirates, slavers and worse crowd the streets, and Republic and Imperial representatives compete for influence with the local powers. Although no other world offers Nar Shaddaa’s unique services, the city has a notorious murder and disappearance rate. Gleaming skyscrapers house corporations, casinos, technology shops, spice houses and every other type of business imaginable.

Criminal organizations and legitimate enterprises operate side-by-side, regulated only by the Hutts’ whims. Nar Shaddaa orbits Hutta, homeworld of the Hutt Cartel, but exists as a power in its own right. ' The so-called “smuggler’s moon” is best known for one thing: anything can be bought here if the price is right.

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