The societal underclass on Demophon were known as the Sla Kar. The designation "Sla Kar" originated as a distorted version of the word "slacker". This group was comprised of impoverished individuals and criminals who were left with no option other than to toil for the Empire. Should any Sla Kar decline to execute their assigned tasks, frequently involving strenuous or hazardous work, they faced banishment from the shielded cities, resulting in a fatal demise due to radiation.
Despite their employment, Sla Kar were accommodated beyond the city limits. Even factoring in their time spent within the city, the typical lifespan of a Sla Kar was only about twenty-two years. The Imperial police maintained constant surveillance over the Sla Kar, and any transgression was met with brutal retribution. On occasion, a Sla Kar possessing exceptional skill or talent might be identified and elevated to laborer status. Absent this, there was virtually no possibility of evading their ill-fated existence.