Arex was colonized by Nastori refugees a very long time ago. A supernova
destroyed Nastor, so the remaining people found this beautiful planet similar to their
own. The planet was originally colonized by 50,000 and it has grown considerably since
then. It was unrecognized by the Old Republic. The government originally set up by the
Nastori was similar to a monarchy...leadership was passed down from generation to
generation. About 20 years before the destruction of the Old Republic there was a
revolution. This revolution was begun by a large group called AFF (Arexians for Freedom).
It was successful overthrowing King Hevrus Liia. It established a democratic system so to
speak, and applied for membership into the Old Republic. The Republic accepted its
application, and Arex sent Gar Cane to sit on the Imperial Senate. For that period in time
Arex prospered. Even though it was a backwater planet, it became a nice vacation spot for
most of the Imperial Senators. Its beautiful oceans, towering mountains, and not mention
Winnward City, with its casino and shops, were giving people the impression of a long lost
jewel that was just waiting to be found. It also prospered with its exportation of
Kirra
fruit. But with the good, there must always come the bad. Winnward City did have its nasty
side. Bounty hunters, smugglers, and thieves all prospered here also. The major downfall
came when Palpatine arrived and proclaimed himself Emperor. He dissolved the Senate and
with it most of Arex's patrons. Since it was such a backwater planet, it was able to evade
Palpatine's
attention and create it's own system of government, with Gar Cane as its eventual leader. He
basically isolated the planet, because he did not want to get involved in the bitter
struggle that ensued. Gar passed on from natural causes soon after, and the people elected
his son Darius to take his place. Darius had vowed to bring back the tourism that Arex
once had and to make it back to a planet known throughout the known galaxy. But Darius was
a victim of a bomb blast at the starport. Fearing the worst, the citizens of Arex turned
to Tirek Proudmoore, the defense commander under Darius. He has continued to hold Arex
strong during these hard times....