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Coruscant

The seat of galactic government for as long as records have existed, Coruscant is the jewel of the Core Worlds and the center of the known universe. Nearly all of the planet's land is covered by an unending, multileveled megalopolis whose foundations were laid at the beginning of the Old Republic, more than a thousand generations ago. It is located in the Sesswenna Sector.

Kilometer-high skyscrapers-some extending to the lower fringes of the atmosphere-and numerous spaceports cover the capital, Imperial City. The Imperial Palace, built as the headquarters of Emperor Palpatine, is taller than any other structure on the planet including the neighboring Senate building and the imposing Jedi Temple, site of the Jedi Council Chamber. The Palace is said to be an impregnable fortress, with some areas decorated by the Emperor with patterns based on ancient Sith hieroglyphics.

The lowest, darkest levels of Imperial City were abandoned long ago and are now home to wrecked equipment, countless vermin and subhuman beings moving through the shadows. Above all else, Coruscant is a potent symbol, the center of power, authority, and order, and whoever controls it is perceived as the rightful successor to galactic rule.

The Jedi Temple and Council Chamber

The headquarters of the Jedi order, the Jedi Temple on Coruscant looms above Imperial City, standing out distinctively above the dense cityscape. This great religious building houses the finest minds and highest authorities of the Jedi, whose far-traveling Knights guard peace and justice throughout the galaxy.

Yoda and the other high Jedi Masters meet in the Jedi Council Chamber, atop the Spire of the Jedi Temple. In this hallowed room is exchanged the knowledge and wisdom of the wisest Jedi, and it is here that their most important decisions must be considered.

Reaching into the uppermost levels of Imperial City is the spire that strikes heavenward from the Jedi Temple. This needle juts into rarefied atmosphere to support the Jedi Council Chamber, where the high Jedi Masters hold special meetings.

From the rim of the Jedi Council Chamber high atop the Jedi Temple, a balcony offers breathtaking views over the fantastic cityscape of Imperial City. From here the Jedi Masters can privately discuss important matters facing the Council.