Dredgefell

Overview
Dredgefell was the largest city on the desert-like planet of New Erusal. Known for stunning architecture, it was the home to several large mining corporations and shipping enterprises. Filled with lush gardens, decorative mansions, and vibrant markets, it was an appealing location for some.

Prior to the War
Dredgefell had long been the home of wealthy merchants and mining officials. Despite the harsh climate of New Erusal, Dredgefell flourished under the patronage of these wealthy merchants. Art, music, and theater were wildly supported and unique architecture was a calling card of the city.

For thousands of years, the government on Betseeda Prime had treated New Erusal and Dredgefell fairly and equally. This created a strong, positive relationship between the two worlds. In fact, Dredgefell was considered the second most important city in the entire system, behind only Tazion.

Role in the Galactic Civil War
When the Imperial Navy under Admiral Jhutan Ensah occupied the Betseeda System in 4 BBY, a large garrison of soldiers was built in the city. The independently minded people of Dredgefell objected greatly to this facility and were some of the first residents in the entire Betseeda System to denounce the Imperial forces. When the Imperial forces attempted to regulate and interfere in the day-to-day mining operations, resistance erupted among the local populace.

Betseedan Resistance Forces operatives were quick to capitalize on this tension and began working with angry merchants and miners. These efforts continued until the Empire was shockingly and surprisingly routed at the First Battle of Betseeda Prime. The defeat caused Admiral Ensah to consolidate all of his forces upon his Star Destroyers and, thus, he abandoned his base in Dredgefell. BRF operatives, under Nez Rennoc eventually raided this base and secured thousands of tons of supplies and weapons left behind during the hasty retreat.

When the Imperial Navy was eventually pushed out of the system in 2 ABY, a massive party was held on the planet with the former Imperial garrison being the location of festivities.