Fort Esco

From TF Library

Fort Esco is the center of operations for the Trade Federation's Ministry of Interior, housing the headquarters of the Department of Logistics, the Department of Resources, the Department of Industry, and the Department of Recycling.It is named for the first viceroy of the Trade Federation, Corbin Esco. The fort is built on an artificial outcropping from one of Taanab's smaller islands, and shares the island with Fort Slisik, the city of Doris, and the Taanab Wildlife Park. Unlike other cities on the island, Fort Esco is restricted to the public unless specifically authorized.

The fort's most defining feature is its four massive starports which remain busy throughout the day and night with a steady stream of official shuttles, freighters of all different sizes, and fighter patrols for the Federation Security Services. Hotels for the officers reporting in or pilots awaiting redeployment surround the large skyscrapers which house the federal offices. Because of the concentration of high ranking officials, equipment, and sensitive information a battle droid unit is garrisoned in the city, but the fort's defense district is restricted and little is known about the full extent of Fort Esco's military capabilities.