Malastare  was the high-gravity homeward of the quadrupedal Dug race, on Hydian Way. The planet has a variety of terrains including forests, deserts, methane lakes and rivers. This made it a favourite location for pod racing. Interstellar stars compete on the planet in races, the most famous being Malastare 100. Due to the planets significant placement along the Hydian Way it has wielded significant political and economic relevance in the universes for some time.  The white mechanical graphic with the golden arch traditionally represented Malastares significant role in the development and success of the Hydian Way trade route. Over time it has come to be misidentified as a symbol of the inhabitants love for podracing. As with other flags of the universe, royal blue often signifies a long standing association with the galactic republic. Since 8000 BBY the Galatic Republic has had an outpost on the planet, with Malastare having played a significant part in the politics of the universe. The royal blue was adopted early on as a open gesture of assimilation with the republic.
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