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this is the formal name of the fourth of six moons orbitting the gas giant Tinn VI. Thus, it is often referred to as Tinn VI-D. It was discovered by a group of Old Republic explorers who had to make an emergency landing. The strong magnetic pull of Tinn VI forced them to re-emerge from hyperspace to realspace when their shields dropped, an event which continues to happen from time to time. Thus, many hyperspace routes give the planet and its moons a wide berth, but Echnos managed to grow into an important trace center in its sector. The inhabitants of Echnos have built a huge, 2000-story city-dome under which they exist, protecting themselves from the nitrogen-rich atmosphere of the moon. Because of the facilities that evolved over time, Echnos has become a primary repair station for ships traveling near Tinn VI. The dome seals in breathable atmosphere and maintains eight airlocks for entry and egress of starships.