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I don’t know about you, but when I make my first billion dollars, I’m going to have George Lucas design me a spaceship and take my closest eight friends for a joy flight to Dantooine. Errr, any takers? C’mon!

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Bryce z said | 20 November, 2009

Why dantooine of all intergalactic places?
surely a bush party on endor
or a weekend binge in coruscant would be more fitting

Danny T. said | 7 January, 2010

Dantooine was turned into glass during the Clone Wars. Sorry bud, but if you want great architechture, go to Mannan. Its a great swim resort too. Look out for Korriban and the Star Forge!

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