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    In the distant frontier known as the Outer Rim Territories lies Bespin, an inconspicuous
    In the distant frontier known as the Outer Rim Territories lies Bespin, an inconspicuous

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    gas giant in an otherwise desolate sector of the galaxy.
    gas giant in an otherwise desolate sector of the galaxy.

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    Yet the swirling clouds that constitute Bespin’s thin strip of breathable atmosphere hid an
    Yet the swirling clouds that constitute Bespin’s thin strip of breathable atmosphere hid an

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    opulent metropolis that for years operated beneath the notice of the Empire, a thriving
    opulent metropolis that for years operated beneath the notice of the Empire, a thriving

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    center of culture and trade known as Cloud City.
    center of culture and trade known as Cloud City.

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    Constructed to serve as a Tibanna (tib-ana) gas mining colony, Cloud City was situated
    Constructed to serve as a Tibanna (tib-ana) gas mining colony, Cloud City was situated

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    roughly 59,000 kilometers above Bespin’s core, supported by a complex arrangement of
    roughly 59,000 kilometers above Bespin’s core, supported by a complex arrangement of

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    repulsorlift engines and tractor beam generators.
    repulsorlift engines and tractor beam generators.

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    The station itself consisted of a central inverted spire which formed the base of a
    The station itself consisted of a central inverted spire which formed the base of a

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    main saucer-shaped city structure.
    main saucer-shaped city structure.

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    It contained 392 levels, accommodating everything from it’s mining operations to residential
    It contained 392 levels, accommodating everything from it’s mining operations to residential

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    and visitor services.
    and visitor services.

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    At its apex lay a more traditional arrangement of towers and complexes separated by a vast
    At its apex lay a more traditional arrangement of towers and complexes separated by a vast

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    concourse.
    concourse.

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    The station’s unique location inside Bespin’s Life Zone eliminated the need for airlocks
    The station’s unique location inside Bespin’s Life Zone eliminated the need for airlocks

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    or life support systems, and residents and visitors could move freely across open air
    or life support systems, and residents and visitors could move freely across open air

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    plazas and gardens, taking in some of the most spectacular views in the Outer Rim.
    plazas and gardens, taking in some of the most spectacular views in the Outer Rim.

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    A natural tourist destination, Cloud City was able to grow beyond its origins as a mining
    A natural tourist destination, Cloud City was able to grow beyond its origins as a mining

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    colony and there existed a stark dichotomy between its twin purposes.
    colony and there existed a stark dichotomy between its twin purposes.

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    The uppermost levels of the colony resembled a luxury resort with gambling, sightseeing
    The uppermost levels of the colony resembled a luxury resort with gambling, sightseeing

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    entertainment and shopping.
    entertainment and shopping.

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    Bespin’s remote location in the Outer Rim made it a particularly appealing destination
    Bespin’s remote location in the Outer Rim made it a particularly appealing destination

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    for smugglers, freelancers, bounty hunters and others who sought to avoid the attentions
    for smugglers, freelancers, bounty hunters and others who sought to avoid the attentions

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    of the Galactic Empire.
    of the Galactic Empire.

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    By contrast, the station’s lowest levels were designed to funnel tibanna gas through
    By contrast, the station’s lowest levels were designed to funnel tibanna gas through

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    several reactor shafts before it was filtered and mixed with carbonite for flash-freeze
    several reactor shafts before it was filtered and mixed with carbonite for flash-freeze

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    preservation.
    preservation.

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    Working in these lower levels was a cramped, monotonous and sometimes dangerous experience,
    Working in these lower levels was a cramped, monotonous and sometimes dangerous experience,

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    and primarily left to Ugnaughts who showed a natural aptitude for this type of labor.
    and primarily left to Ugnaughts who showed a natural aptitude for this type of labor.

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    So complete was this species monopoly on Cloud City’s Tibanna industry that there existed
    So complete was this species monopoly on Cloud City’s Tibanna industry that there existed

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    many tunnels and corridors navigable only to them.
    many tunnels and corridors navigable only to them.

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    This was not an accident, for it was the Ugnaughts who first assisted in the construction of
    This was not an accident, for it was the Ugnaughts who first assisted in the construction of

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    Cloud City at the behest of the eccentric Corellian explorer Ecclessis Figg.
    Cloud City at the behest of the eccentric Corellian explorer Ecclessis Figg.

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    Figg’s eclectic personality helped elevated Cloud City’s status above that of a simple
    Figg’s eclectic personality helped elevated Cloud City’s status above that of a simple

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    mining colony, and this would be continued by his successor Lando Calrissian, who won
    mining colony, and this would be continued by his successor Lando Calrissian, who won

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    control of the colony during the reign of the Empire.
    control of the colony during the reign of the Empire.

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    As Baron Administrator, Calrissian tried to maintain Cloud City’s status as a completely
    As Baron Administrator, Calrissian tried to maintain Cloud City’s status as a completely

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    independent operation but was forced to accept an Imperial Garrison after rebel agents attempted
    independent operation but was forced to accept an Imperial Garrison after rebel agents attempted

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    to seek shelter there.
    to seek shelter there.

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    When the Empire altered their deal and demanded more control over Cloud City’s administration,
    When the Empire altered their deal and demanded more control over Cloud City’s administration,

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    Calrissian broadcast a warning of the Empire’s intentions sparking a mass exodus amidst sporadic
    Calrissian broadcast a warning of the Empire’s intentions sparking a mass exodus amidst sporadic

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    fighting between Imperial forces and Bespin’s local security.
    fighting between Imperial forces and Bespin’s local security.

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    After the Battle of Endor, the Imperial Garrison on Cloud City was recalled and spontaneous
    After the Battle of Endor, the Imperial Garrison on Cloud City was recalled and spontaneous

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    celebrations erupted in the streets.
    celebrations erupted in the streets.

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    Since its minor role in galactic history, Cloud City has reverted to its traditional
    Since its minor role in galactic history, Cloud City has reverted to its traditional

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    role as an escape for those looking to relax, play sabacc and maybe make a deal without
    role as an escape for those looking to relax, play sabacc and maybe make a deal without

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    a lot of fuss and unnecessary oversight.
    a lot of fuss and unnecessary oversight.

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    In Atlas, the Templin Institute investigates the most stories places from across alternate
    In Atlas, the Templin Institute investigates the most stories places from across alternate

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    worlds.
    worlds.

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    Atlas is the first of four new shows we’re pitching day by day this week before letting
    Atlas is the first of four new shows we’re pitching day by day this week before letting

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    our patrons decide which show they want added to our regular schedule.
    our patrons decide which show they want added to our regular schedule.

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    If you’d like to see the Templin Institute investigate Rapture, Pandora, Cybertron or
    If you’d like to see the Templin Institute investigate Rapture, Pandora, Cybertron or

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    others, a pledge of just one dollar a month to our Patreon will get you a vote when the
    others, a pledge of just one dollar a month to our Patreon will get you a vote when the

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    polls open this Friday.
    polls open this Friday.

All noun
rim
/rim/

word

Outer part of a wheel of a vehicle

Cloud City | Star Wars | Atlas Pilot

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Intro:

In the distant frontier known as the Outer Rim Territories lies Bespin, an inconspicuous
gas giant in an otherwise desolate sector of the galaxy.
Yet the swirling clouds that constitute Bespin’s thin strip of breathable atmosphere hid an
opulent metropolis that for years operated beneath the notice of the Empire, a thriving
center of culture and trade known as Cloud City.. Constructed to serve as a Tibanna (tib-ana) gas mining colony, Cloud City was situated
roughly 59,000 kilometers above Bespin’s core, supported by a complex arrangement of
repulsorlift engines and tractor beam generators.. The station itself consisted of a central inverted spire which formed the base of a
main saucer-shaped city structure.. It contained 392 levels, accommodating everything from it’s mining operations to residential
and visitor services.. At its apex lay a more traditional arrangement of towers and complexes separated by a vast
concourse.. The station’s unique location inside Bespin’s Life Zone eliminated the need for airlocks
or life support systems, and residents and visitors could move freely across open air
plazas and gardens, taking in some of the most spectacular views in the Outer Rim.
A natural tourist destination, Cloud City was able to grow beyond its origins as a mining
colony and there existed a stark dichotomy between its twin purposes.
The uppermost levels of the colony resembled a luxury resort with gambling, sightseeing

Video Vocabulary

adjective verb

Empty of life, usually of a place. To destroy a place.

/trəˈdiSH(ə)n(ə)l/

adjective

Involved in a custom or event common to a people.

/əˈrānjmənt/

noun

Action done in order for something to happen.

/ˈtraktər/

noun

powerful motor vehicle with large rear wheels, used chiefly on farms for hauling equipment and trailers.

/ˈstāSH(ə)n/

noun verb

Company that broadcasts radio or TV programs. To put a person in a certain place or position.

/məˈträp(ə)ləs/

noun

capital or chief city of country or region.

adjective noun verb

consisting of many different connected parts. Psychological issue regarding self-image. cause to form complex.

/bəˈnēTH/

adverb preposition

extending or directly underneath something. extending or directly underneath.

/rəˈzembəl/

verb

have similar appearance to or qualities in common with.

/səˈpôrt/

noun verb

A thing to hold up or prevent from falling down. To help prove or show that something is true.

verb

To turn the order of things backwards.

/bəˈtwēn/

adverb preposition

in space separating things. Among two or more people who share something.

/dəˈzīnd/

adjective verb

planned or conceived in detail for specific purpose. To think of a plan.

noun other verb

group of buildings or facilities. Group of buildings all used for the same purpose. cause to form complex.

/ˈvizidər/

noun

Someone who goes to a place to see it (or someone).