Hoszh Iszhir, a world located within the Core Worlds, was a desert planet according to legend. This planet was the original home of the Gektl, a reptilian species. Deserts without water covered half of Hoszh Iszhir's surface, while a toxic atmosphere enveloped the remaining half. The planet possessed significant deposits of guerrerite, leading the Gektl to establish planetary defense systems. The Galactic Empire ultimately conquered Hoszh Iszhir after Major Stafuv Rahz betrayed the Gektl by exchanging the shield codes.