Alzoc III mines



The Imperial mines of Alzoc III were open pits bored deeply through the red rocky soil, cutting into its crust. They were established to extract the vast virgin ore deposits on the planet. These mines were equipped with mechanical conveyors to carry out the ore, but for the Talz slave miners that worked there never emerged from the pits. They were worked until they were injured or died, a frequent occurrence as the mines had no medical care or safety precautions. In order to replace deceased miners, the Imperials periodically pushed young Talz over the edge of the pits—literally. Their thick fur was considered enough to limit the damage sustained from such falls. The extracted ore was sent off to Imperial shipyards. Also discovered by the mines were valuable Alzoc Pearls.

The mines were abandoned by the Imperials when they retreated from the planet, although they were later restarted under supervision of the New Republic.

Appearances

 * The Truce at Bakura