Cardinal regions

Cardinal Regions is a band of closely knit star clusters in space that are Galactically protected by the major governments and have immigration and trade restricted with the rest of the galaxy. According to several inter-Super State treaties, these marked regions cannot be approached by traders, civilians, and non-authorized personnel. And while immigration is restricted, it is not uncommon. Citizens of cardinal regions are often recruited for Spirit schools.

Cardinal Regions have come to be known as a blanket term for restricted, illegal, or covert areas of the Galaxy. Due to the vastness of space, and the lack of in-depth cartography, it is possible to carry on activities either unsanctioned or to keep activities secret.

While there is no permanent nor concrete list of the planets the Cardinal Regions protect, there many known members.

Location
While the Cardinal Regions are claimed to occupy the central part of the galaxy, it is actually a blanket term for non-accessible regions. People plainly believe that Cardinal Regions reside within a guarded perimeter around the black hole in the center of the galaxy. The ring formed by the closely spaced stars around the black hole makes a solid boundary. Officially, the boundary extends several thousand light years from the black hole to encompass many planets.

Known Members
There are several known members of the Cardinal Regions: * Earth * Perlakre, the blood pearl