Characteristics
Dominating the skyline are four massive 500 meter tall domed spaceport hubs. 60 ultra modern docking facilities are grouped radially around the four domed hubs. Nearly another dozen docking bays are scattered around the edges of the city resulting in nearly 75 docking bays being available for visiting starships.
The majority of the cultural, entertainment and government establishments are contained withing the spaceport domes. Each dome contains large multi-level, controlled environment hotels that cater to the tourist trade. Also contained within the domes are many government offices, shopping centers, restaurants, museums and theatres.
Outside the general area of the spaceport domes the streets of Mos Entha are much like those of other Tatooine cities. Swoops and speeders can be found darting around slower moving traffic like dewbacks and rontos. Jawas and traders from hundreds of worlds clog the streets.
Political Status
One noticeable difference between Mos Entha and other Tatooine cities can be seen in the police force. Mos Entha’s law enforcement personnel have been described as efficient, courteous and visible. While there is still a fair amount of corruption, it is acknowledged that there is more of a focus on protecting the rights and safeties of residents and visitors rather than lining the pockets of Hutts.
While the government officials draw a respectable salary from the New Republic and are quite visible many argue that the real power still lies with organized crime — though Lady Valarian's activities are hardly recognizable as such. Valarian actually holds a post in the government as a representative of the business community. Most look the other way with regards to her business concerns as long as they do not bring embarrassment to the mayor or police chief.
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