a colonial analysis reveals the "Outer Rim" is not only an exploited periphery to the galactic metropole (the Core), they were also the victims of direct settler-colonization from the systems which could sponsor interstelllar expeditions and exploration. Consequently, all the resources of the Rims were owned and funneled to the Correllias and Alderaans in the Core, while Joe E Endangered species were left with scraps and mere parsecs surrounding their native worlds.