The Galaxy
From Encyclopedia Hiigara
The Galaxy is the place that the Homeworld Saga takes place. The galaxy iteself is known to be a spiral galaxy. The galaxy, also known as M51 in our universe, is about 76,000 lightyears in diameter, relatively small for a galaxy in comparison with the Milky Way. However, in spite of its size, the galaxy has supported several powerful empires such as the Progenitors, the Hiigaran Empire, or the Taiidan Empire.
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[edit] Known Maps
There have been many maps of the galaxy but in particular one stands out. Shortly before the Homeworld War a map of the galaxy found by Kushan race inside the ruins of the Khar-Toba, a prison ship converted into a city following its crash upon Kharak. This map, etched upon a stone from the Angel Moon would be used later by the Kushan to find their way back to Hiigara.
[edit] Galaxy Regions
[edit] Galactic Core
Center of the Galaxy, within was a cluster of black holes, known as Balcora, where the Progenitor warship Sajuuk was located.
[edit] Inner Rim
The Inner Rim was the region closest to the Galactic Core. Later, it became a center of conflict between various factions inlcuding the Taiidan Empire and the Hiigaran Empire as well as the Vaygr under Makaan.
[edit] Mid Rim
An area of the galaxy located between the Inner Rim and the Outer Rim, notable for Mid Rim Dustbank. The majority of the Great Wastelands lay here.
[edit] The Great Wastelands
The Great Wastelands was a large mineral-rich region of the galaxy located to the west of the Core and which overlapped both the Mid Rim and Outer Rim. During the Homeworld War it was a prominent battleground. The Great Nebula lay here.
[edit] Outer Rim
One of the largest regions of the galaxy. The Exile homeworld of Kharak lay there.
[edit] Vaygr Reaches
The Vaygr Reaches were located at the eastern end of the galaxy. Vay, homeworld of the Vaygr, was located here.
[edit] Companion Galaxy
A dwarf galaxy located a short distance outside of the central galaxy, connected through a thin trail of stars. Little is known about this companion, as it appears to have taken no part in any of the major events of the galaxy.
