Corellians are the inhabitants of the Corellian sector. While the term technically referred to both native inhabitants and naturalized citizens, in practice it is generally used to refer to the Human natives of the Corellian system, or more specifically the planet Corellia.

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CHARACTERISTICS

There are a number of traits that are commonly seen within the average human of Corellian descent, that they tended to hide beneath a veil of conceit and disinterest. Prime among their personality traits is the fact that they tended to be independent minded yet daring, pragmatic and reckless in their actions. This is to such an extent, that an old saying claimes that Corellians have rocket fuel for blood.

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Corellians are often considered intrepid and maverick by other Core peoples, spawning expressions warning against telling a Corellian the odds for success.  For a Corellian, beating the odds is always a reward in itself. This sense of immortality is visible in the common Corellian tradition of cremating the dead and compressing their ash into synthetic diamonds using artificial gravity generators. Corellians also deal justice to those that commit the most heinous acts with a death penalty.

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Corellians are sentimental folk, and when separated from their homeworld tend to become nostalgic at the sight of Corellian treats, like the sweet ryshcate pastry or a bottle of the woody potable Whyren's Reserve. There is a Corellian sect known as the Ensterites, who forbid marriage with anyone from outside the Corellian system. Marrying someone from outside the Corellian system will result in being shunned by one's fellow Ensterites. It is a Corellian custom for husbands-to-be to have large bachelor parties with their friends.

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CONSEQUENCES OF THEIR CHARACTER

Such traits mean that they are typically noted for holding great instincts and reflexes which allowes them to become adept at piloting as well as exploring. Beyond their role as pilots, Corellians tend to be well known for their engineering talents and are skilled innovators. This goes to the point that they had the ability to adapt starship systems to their needs and customized vessels to their own personal specifications. Such a trait is a reason why the Corellian shipyards are among the finest in the galaxy and considered the birthplace for hyperdrive innovation. Another aspect of their society is the fact that they are known for their large variety of alcohol and mixed drinks.

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VALUED SOCIAL CONCEPTS

In their society, the most valued concept is considered family ties, with loyalty being a prime factor among Corellians. This led to a great number of traditions and occasions to observe, ranging from simple family meetings to more important events, such as the ascension of a Corellian Force Sensitive to the rank of Jedi Master. Such a facet of Corellian culture makes it a curious oddity to some sociologists due to the fact that their society produces a large number of smugglers and pirates, yet still revere family loyalties. Though Corellian spacers are spread across the galaxy, their culture does have an isolationist streak. Some Corellian sects refused to marry non-Corellians, or "Eksters." If members of these sects marry non-Corellians, they are banished from their family.

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Corellians consider it most dishonorable to involve innocent family members in a quarrel held with another family member. Conversely, great courage is seen as highly honorable, deserving of outward recognition through traditions such as the Corellian Bloodstripe. The color green also seems to hold special meaning, as it is considered the traditional coloration for wedding gowns, Jedi robes, and flight suits.

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MILITARY INFLUENCE

Corellians have a strong military tradition. Many Corellians serve in the Corellian Security Force, better known as CorSec, or in galactic-level military organizations such as the Republic Navy, Imperial Navy, Rebel Alliance Navy, New Republic Defense Fleet and the Galactic Alliance Defense Fleet. For Corellians, the highest military honor is the Corellian Bloodstripe. Some in the military tend to wear these red pipings on the side of their trousers, distinguishing the wearer as a person who committed great heroic acts.

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Among Corellians, the primary language used is Galactic Basic. However, the use of Old Corellian, an all but dead language, is still used today by pirates and smugglers.

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HISTORY

The Corellian people were greatly tied to the Corellia system before the beginning of recorded history. Much of their history is seemingly unknown, with some claiming that they are responsible for creating the hyperdrive, while other believed that they had in fact gained the technology from a wandering alien race, the Dark Force wielding Rakata.  Around 25,000 years ago, Corellian scientists had reversed engineered the Rakata's hyperdrive, and created components that worked around the Force attuned technology. This technology allowed worlds such as Alderaan, Corellia, Coruscant and Duro to be linked with one another. The booming Corellian civilization was notable for being one of the founding members of the Galactic Republic. Access to the hyperdrive allowed Corellian scouts to travel and explore the galaxy leading to the creation of the Corellian Treaty that identified areas of exploration and colonization.