The rim is a melting pot of conflict, while a resource rich part of the galaxy. its dominated by mega corps and Galactic powerhouses of major political influence. Though this wouldn't last long with the war that would break out in 2221 between the Ruksan legion, the UGN, and the peace keeping Galactic council of aliens that doesn't have good relations with the G.F.I weapons manufacturing corps profiting off the war. Though the destruction of the solar system was to blame for humanity being forced to spread across the galaxy and kill so many billions to survive themselves.