Nova Orion Industries, a corporation dedicated to the research and development of starships, was established by both Jonas Nova and Garrick Orion. Their headquarters were located at Nova Orion Station, situated within the Bright Jewel system, and they were responsible for the construction of Tansarii Point Station. The company was also involved in experimentation involving the application of the midlithe crystal. During the year 1 ABY, a significant dispute arose, creating a rift between Nova and Orion, which resulted in each of them trying to depose the other from power.
The video game Star Wars Galaxies, a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game created by Sony and distributed by LucasArts, featured Nova Orion Industries before the game's shutdown on December 15, 2011.