The Hovan system, a star system, resided within the Senex sector of the Mid Rim's region. Hovan 99, a moon, was one of its celestial bodies.
Conflict and competition plague the system's asteroid fields, involving both officially approved mining operations and outlaw groups, alongside warships of House Garonnin. These asteroids serve as a final sanctuary for individuals evading law enforcement from the Juvex and Senex sectors.