Post by pundii on Jan 10, 2017 7:51:42 GMT
The experiences of the average citizen on Taris will vary greatly, the planets three levels are all treated differently by the Empire, and for better of the worse, the planet gains a relatively significant amount of Imperial attention. A 'Core World in the Outer Rim' of sorts, those fortunate enough to live on Taris will overall have a greater quality of life than those slugging it in other Outer Rim worlds. Unless you deal regularly with the Empire, or are involved in a role in governance or high-class business, it's unlike you live in the Upper City, the quality of life in the Upper City is a point of jealousy for anyone in the galaxy, some would consider it a better alternative to living in the upper levels of Coruscant, or in Coronet City. However, the average citizen will be living in the Lower City, and while life is not terrible here, it carries its dangers and hardships with it.
While the vast majority of Taris' lower city is under Imperial control, there are sections of the city which are primarily controlled by separate gangs and criminal conglomerates such as Black Sun and the Hutt Cartel. The Empire begrudgingly allows these gangs to hold some control over the areas, but still patrols and moves cargo and shipments through these sections regularly. These are some of the most dangerous spots on Taris, at least in the Lower City, and it is here where the PCs (Player Characters) will find themselves.
Any humans living in the Lower City have little to no struggle with the Empire, unless they draw some unwanted attention to themselves, Humans aren't restricted in their work at all, and may choose to work for the Empire, for any of the independent businesses and operations which exist in the Lower City, for any of the Criminal elements which operate in these areas, or, for the riskier and more dangerous few - they may choose to involve themselves with small rebel bands in the cities depths.
Aliens have it rougher, the vast majority of alien populations in the Lower City choose to involve themselves with the Criminal groups, as they offer an out from the oppression of the Empire. Aliens are not treated well on Taris, often subject to 'random' searches, or even detainment for the slightest mis-step, they are completely restricted from accessing the Upper City, and restricted in what work they may take, not being allowed to own businesses.
Sample Jobs PCs may have: Smuggler, Spice Dealer, Speeder Salesman, Cantina Owner/Worker, Sanitation Worker, Imperial Courier, Factory Worker, Maintenance Worker, Bounty Hunter, Swoop racer, Gladiator, etc.
While the vast majority of Taris' lower city is under Imperial control, there are sections of the city which are primarily controlled by separate gangs and criminal conglomerates such as Black Sun and the Hutt Cartel. The Empire begrudgingly allows these gangs to hold some control over the areas, but still patrols and moves cargo and shipments through these sections regularly. These are some of the most dangerous spots on Taris, at least in the Lower City, and it is here where the PCs (Player Characters) will find themselves.
Any humans living in the Lower City have little to no struggle with the Empire, unless they draw some unwanted attention to themselves, Humans aren't restricted in their work at all, and may choose to work for the Empire, for any of the independent businesses and operations which exist in the Lower City, for any of the Criminal elements which operate in these areas, or, for the riskier and more dangerous few - they may choose to involve themselves with small rebel bands in the cities depths.
Aliens have it rougher, the vast majority of alien populations in the Lower City choose to involve themselves with the Criminal groups, as they offer an out from the oppression of the Empire. Aliens are not treated well on Taris, often subject to 'random' searches, or even detainment for the slightest mis-step, they are completely restricted from accessing the Upper City, and restricted in what work they may take, not being allowed to own businesses.
Sample Jobs PCs may have: Smuggler, Spice Dealer, Speeder Salesman, Cantina Owner/Worker, Sanitation Worker, Imperial Courier, Factory Worker, Maintenance Worker, Bounty Hunter, Swoop racer, Gladiator, etc.