Carida

Carida is a terrestrial world in The Colonies region of the galaxy. It sports a variety of environments, making it perfect as a military training facility. Much of the planet is composed of grasslands, with mountains, rainforests, deserts, and ice fields covering a large chunk of the land mass.

The Academy of Carida is the most notable location on Carida, being the main training facility for the Stormtrooper Corps, though there are facilities for Imperial officers and Special Forces. At the time of 14 BBY, the Academy Dean is Horace Wyrmyr.

The planet boasts a nightlife as well, with the Caridan District being a popular spot for cadets with hard-earned weekend passes.

Caridan District
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The Caridan District is the nearest city to the Academy of Carida, and the main funnel to the Academy for cadets of both future officers and Stormtroopers. There is a ratio of 2:1 Caridans and humans within the city. The District has a well-known nightlife, having dozens of dive cantinas and nightclubs that are popular among the cadets.

Cliffside
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The Cliffside Academy is the main facility at the Academy of Carida for training future officers of the Galactic Empire. All three branches of the military: the Imperial Navy, Imperial Army, and Stormtrooper Corps, have most of their officers trained at Cliffside.

Forgofshar Desert
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Located about 200 miles west of the Academy, the Forgofshar Desert hosts a medium-sized facility for desert survival training. Notable individuals that show excellence in the training here may be tapped to join the Sandtroopers.

Navy Officer School
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The Navy Officer School is required for officers wishing to become commissioned officers in the Imperial Navy. The School teaches prospects how to properly command warships and strategize under intense pressure and limited time.

Storm Commando School
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The Storm Commando School is a school for the Storm Commandos, one of the most elite Special Forces divisions in the entire Empire. Graduates are expected to be able to operate on their own for years without blowing their cover, instigate uprisings on enemy worlds, and assist stormtroopers in high-risk situations.

Stormtrooper Training Grounds
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Separate from the main Academy building, the Stormtrooper Training Grounds is for the basic training of stormtroopers. Passing the rigorous physical training, survival courses, and war games are required to move on to the more specialized areas that individuals qualify for.