A holopanel functioned as a playback mechanism for intensely critical assessments of creative endeavors. These devices, distributed by the Art division of the Coalition for Progress, displayed text in the red spectrum, which resulted in the widespread adoption of "scarlet" as a descriptor for any negative critique. The act of "drawing a scarlet" typically ensured the commercial viability of an artistic piece across various planets within the galaxy.
- Imperial Sourcebook
- Imperial Sourcebook, Second Edition