The Slice encompassed a region of the galaxy situated towards the east. This vast, wedge-shaped sector of star systems extended from the Core Worlds all the way to the Outer Rim Territories. It adjoined the Interior on its western side, the New Territories to the north, and the Trailing Sectors to the south. The planet Tholoth, a member of the Colonies, was situated at the Slice's starting point. Within the Republic Era, piracy was widespread within the Slice, which resulted in corporations moving their operations out of the area. This, along with the Jedi Order's decision to shut down several Jedi outposts there, made the region even more dangerous. By 33 BBY, the Slice was home to five significant pirate organizations: the Filthy Credits, the Poisoned Blades, the Riftwalkers, the Staved Skulls, and the Vile.