The Hapes Cluster encompassed hundreds of stars situated in the Inner Rim, under the dominion of the Hapes Consortium. Because of the high concentration of astronomical objects, hyperspace travel was difficult, which resulted in the cluster's isolation from the broader galaxy. The Consortium had significant wealth and a powerful military, enabling them to preserve their de facto independence.
Within the current Star Wars canon, the Hapes Cluster received a mention in the 2015 publication Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 18. This cluster initially appeared in the Star Wars Legends continuity, debuting in the 1994 book The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton.