KISMET Lore dump: The Old Worlds' lengthy history stretches to humanity's inception on Centra, oldest of the settled worlds and the seat of the Ordana's power.  A nexus of cultural, scientific, and political influence, Centra has an abundance of museums, libraries, and historical archives.  Though it is situated centrally within the Republic's domain, Centra is independently governed by the Ordana itself, meaning its residents are not beholden to the Republic's rigid caste system.  On the contrary, the Ordana has long celebrated its tradition of meritocracy--though many would argue that even within Centra's high-minded population, the widespread prejudice against outsiders from the Verge persists.