Onyx 2

Onyx 2
Production information
Manufacturer:	Kuat Drive Yards
Product line:	Cardan-class space stations
Model:	Cardan III-class space station
Class:	Space defense platform
Technical specifications
Shielding:	equipped
Armament:	Medium turbolaser batteries (4) Point-defense medium laser cannon batteries (4) Point-defense medium ion cannon batteries (4) Proton torpedo launchers (4) Tractor beams (2)
Crew:	4,800
Passengers:	1,200
Cargo capacity:	35,000 metric tons
Consumables:	2 years
Usage
Role(s):	Planetary defense Fleet support
Known owner(s):	Naga Sadow
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Operational History

Onyx 2 in Orbit

Platform Onyx_2 replaced the old Platform Onyx soon after the Invasion of New Tython during the Tenth Great Jedi War. Consul Macron Sadow traded in the old XQ-3 Platform Onyx in for a larger, better-equipped, and more powerful Space Platform to protect the Orian system during the beginning of Operation Sadow Dominance. The interior layout was kept largely the same as the previous station, but is nearly twice the size of the old Platform. Much of the living quarters were transported directly to the new station and re-fitted, leaving for an interesting and twisted layout inside the vessel.

This is the base for Research Group Theta, the elite Verpine-led engineering unit of Clan Naga Sadow. Originally created by Macron Sadow, this platform contains the most modern research laboratories in the entire Orian System. Newer additions to the larger Cardan III include bigger hangar bays, repair stations capable of servicing anything up to a VSD in size, and modern military DSOG barracks and training areas for vacuum and low-gravity combat and commando operations.

Onxy 2 was attacked and crippled by Zoraan's attack fleet during the Horizons conflict, although she has since been repaired. The platform was the site of a rallying point during early 38 ABY in the new Orian Assembly system take-over.

Locations of Interest

Although primarily for defense and support the platform is also home to a variety commercial enterprises including but not limited to hotels, taverns, and restaurants.

The following list includes some of the more frequently visited within the Entertainment Sector.

• The Onyx Resort: The primary hotel aboard the Onyx, housing some of the most important CEO’s of the galaxy. The resort is located on the top level and has more the 700 rooms. Once entering the main lobby of the hotel you’ll see some of the best artwork the known galaxy has to offer, as well as seeing a breath taking view of Orian System. The suite’s come with a view of Tarthos, where as the more economic stable rooms are lucky to have a personal refresher.
• Tarthos Bound: Located near the Main Dock, this bar is frequented by pilots from all over the Orian System. This average bar has some of the not-so-average bartenders, Tarthos Bound owners take pride in the high perquisites of hiring. Each bartender can make any drink you can find in the galaxy, with a guarantee that if your drink isn’t known to the bartenders, you drink for free the rest of the night. Unfortunately, because of the difficulty of hiring, there are very few servers, almost to an incredible ratio of 150:1. So come on in for a drink, just come early.
• Heilos Market: The main trading sphere of the station, run by the Dlarit Corporation, this market houses some of the “higher end” items. From fashion to passion this place has it all, but having it all means you will probably spend it all. Easily found near the import-out port dock, if you get lost somehow, just follow the lights.

Hangar of the Onyx 2

• CTZ: This restaurant is said to have the best Nerf steaks in all of the Orian System. Don’t let that stop you from tasting some of the other items on the menu, this restaurant feels like a mom and pop dinner, with no droids taking your orders, but real beings with a friendly attitude, mostly, located next to Orian Square.
• S & V's: This bar is known as the place to go for those that need some more illegal work done. Ironically located right next to Tarthos Bound, this bar is shadowed from the lights of the stores and nightlife around it, dubbing it “Shadow’s Corner”. Unlike Tarthos Bound, you will be lucky to get a drink in a clean glass, but if your wanting somebody to get whats coming to them, this is the place for you. Hired hitmen, spies, armed muscle, and good ol’ bounty hunters, S & V’s has all you need to go from thug to boss.

Tarthos Bound

• Orian Square: Wonder what that glow is down the way? It’s Orian Square, the one stop tourist attraction. Shops, bazaars, pubs, clubs, and other various attractions, Orian Square is a nice little place to spend those hard earned credits. No worries though, most everything here is cheap and well crafted, if your smart you can come out of here with more stuff then you know what to do with.
• Sadow’s Deposit Casino: Now don’t let the name put you down, because there is always a chance you can walk out a winner. Sadow’s Deposit is a good place to build some credits, going from transport jockey to yacht owner, this casino can make your wildest dreams come true. Don’t worry if you don’t have credits, you can ask for a pay advance for credit, all the way for the net two standard years. Rumor has it that this casino is the primary economic growth of this platform. Located outside the factory sector.
• Onyx Dance Corner: This corner does indeed have dancing, with an exotic twist. This hole in the wall joint is located fairly near the casino, right next to the factory sector. All genders are welcome to attend as some of the more “spicy” races are premiered here, and with newer discounts and nightly deals, this place is a good way to blow off some steam after a hard days work.

Trivia

• Original information compiled and created by Roxas Buurenaar