(I would note, also, that I have spoken with a number of you already about this measure, and solicited your ideas. I have endeavored to include as many of these ideas and suggestions as possible, but nonetheless, I will of course welcome suggested amendments at this time, too).

Bespin, Eriadu, Sluis Van. In the popular imagination, these names are synonymous with the farthest reaches of the galaxy, the "edge of civilization." But there are, in fact, many sectors, systems, and planets, and many peoples beyond Bespin, Eriadu, Sluis Van and the others. Most of these peoples are, indeed, without what we would call "civilization"; that is, without medicine, education, and economic opportunity. Disease is common on these worlds, and so is poverty, war, and famine. Untold thousands—probably millions—die unnecessarily, and those who do live too often live in misery. This, too, is unnecessary. The Empire and its associated interests can and should help these people, and invite them to become partners in the galactic community and galactic economy, in which a comfortable life is a possibility for all people. This is in the Empire's strategic interest as well; as its light is cast on the darkest regions of the map, there will be no place in these regions for rebels, Jedi, or Separatists to hide, just as there will be no place for disease, poverty, war, or famine, either.

It is for these reasons that this Bill to Establish Trading Posts on the Outer Rim, if passed, will enact the following articles.

Section I.
The Empire shall establish prefabricated trading outposts (for definition, see Article 2) on the following worlds, representing regions of the Outer Rim that (according to surveys by the Brentaal Merchant Fleet) are considered "especially disadvantaged"; Daimla, in the Kallea Sector, Fwatna, in the Subterrel Sector, Trosh, in the Cegul Sector, Rutan, in the Atravis Sector, Manpha, in the Seitia Sector, Berrol's Donn, in the Kriz Sector, and Bofa and Kelrodo-Ai, in the Steniplis Sector. These locations have been carefully chosen in order to facilitate the greatest access to the greatest number of worlds and peoples in these respective regions. It covers a small area of the Outer Rim, but it's a start.

Section II.
Imperial funds shall be allocated for the construction of the above mentioned outposts, as this is a project that promotes the Empire's interests as well as the interests the people of the Outer Rim (see Preamble). Imperial ships (or ships sub-contracted for this purpose) shall deliver the prefabricated components to the above mentioned worlds, to be assembled by Imperial personnel (or by workers sub-contracted for this purpose). An assessment by the Senate Commerce Committee has demonstrated that, because A.) most of the above mentioned worlds are situated on known trade routes, and B.) the prefabricated design of the trading outposts simplifies their manufacture and assembly, the cost of constructing these outposts will be negligible (and will be offset by projected tax revenue from the outposts).

Section I.
A "prefabricated trading outpost," for the purpose of this measure, will be defined as follows: a cleared area of land no fewer than 62,500 square meters, situated in a region of suitably clement weather, upon which (or beneath which, where appropriate) is constructed a landing field (paved, where appropriate) or landing platform(s) (where appropriate), as well as a control tower, a barracks capable of comfortably accommodating no fewer than 200 humanoid species (to include a conference room, a control room, a kitchen, a mess hall, an infirmary, an armory, and a recreation room), a garage and machine shop, and no fewer than 200,000 cubic meters of warehouse space, all to be assembled of prefabricated components and to be used for the purpose of helping to facilitate commerce on disadvantaged worlds.

Section II.
Upon construction of the trading outposts, they—and the land upon which they are situated, and such land as may be needed for necessary, future renovations—will be considered property of the Empire and under the jurisdiction of the Senate Commerce Committee, for the purpose of leasing them to local peoples, businesses, and other interests (and establishing the conditions and limits under which they may operate) by democratic, majority vote following close study by the Committee, and consultation with local peoples, and in accordance with the comprehensive improvement plan devised by the Society for the Improvement of the Outer Rim upon such time as it is adopted at the Society's "Cormond Conference" (with the approval of COMPNOR or other relevant Imperial agencies, if required).