The living memory of a battlefield from ages past, the Keshtamor Asteroid Field is a part of the Malachor Sector that all travellers know to avoid. Many ships have tried to adventure into the Asteroid Field, but very few have returned to tell the tale. Centuries ago, there were stories of missing [Jedi](https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/books/factions-vZw/page/jedi-order "Jedi Order") vessels, cryptic messages, and whispers about old cults.

However, despite it's unusual properties, it is a strategic choke point in the Clone Wars. Due to its proximity to the [Separatist](https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/books/factions-vZw/page/confederacy-of-independent-systems "Confederacy of Independent Systems") heartland of [Geonosis](https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/books/planets/page/geonosis "Geonosis"), holding the Asteroid Field has turned to a key part of [Separatist Naval](https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/books/factions-vZw/page/separatist-military "Separatist Military") strategy.

// \[ OPEN FILE: KESHTAMOR ASTEROID FIELD \] \\\\ // \[ NOTICE FROM REPUBLIC JUDICIAL FORCES \] \\\\ Due to unexplained phenomena causing risk to life and property upon entering the region of space commonly known as the Keshtamor Asteroid Field have been prohibited. Any attempts to explore or navigate the Keshtamor Asteroid Field must be done with the knowledge that the Galactic Republic will not attempt any rescue missions for those who voluntarily enter the area. Any information regarding the anomalous properties or phenomena of the Keshtamor Asteroid Field should be forwarded to your local Republic Judicial Forces representative. Accurate, up-to-date information can be rewarded. // \[ REPUBLIC JUDICIAL FORCES - 850 RSY \] \\\\ // \[ CLOSE FILE: KESHTAMOR ASTEROID FIELD \] \\\\

There are no native species that live in the Keshtamor Asteroid Field. However, based on rumors from old travellers, it is believed that the [Children of the Wailing Shade](https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/books/factions-vZw/page/children-of-the-wailing-shade "Children of the Wailing Shade") currently reside there. An old and feared cult, they seem to be the only ones who are able to safely traverse and survive in the Asteroid Field. Not much is known about the Children of the Wailing Shade, and in recent years, it seems they have gone to ground, hiding from the Republic and other galactic powers in their quiet region of space.

Information from a leaked Separatist Navy transmission shows that a Separatist Fleet, under the direction of Admiral Ravor, a Super Tactical Droid, has been stationed on the outskirts of the Keshtamor Asteroid Field. Only time will tell if this is just preparation by the Confederacy to protect the hyperspace routes into Geonosis or if there is something more behind this sudden movement.

OFFICIAL NAME	Keshtamor Asteroid Field
SECTOR	Sector 2
REGION	Malachor Sector
SYSTEM	Numidian System

GOVERNMENT TYPE	Cultist
HEAD OF STATE	High Oracle
SENATOR	N/A
CAPITAL	N/A
LANGUAGE	Galactic Basic Standard
AFFILIATION	[Children of the Wailing Shade](https://wiki.unlimitedprojectstudio.com/books/factions-vZw/page/children-of-the-wailing-shade "Children of the Wailing Shade")