Andris

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Andris,[1] also known as white spice,[2] was the most common spice variant. Mined on Sevarcos II[1], Kessel[3], and the Empress Teta system,[2] it was commonly added to food, both for its properties of enhancing flavor and preventing spoilage,[4] the latter of which made it especially valuable on extremely slow starships early in the days of galactic travel.[1]

Raw andris, when mined, was tan and crumbly, and was originally used in this form; however, it was later learned that it could be refined to a white crystalline form that also provided a slight sensory enhancement to its users by using powerful electrical charges.[1] It had the property to increase efficiency and fire rate of neural cells, offering, as a result, a stimulating effect.[4]

Andris could be further refined into an addictive stimulant form that provided for even stronger sensory enhancement, a more intense sensory experience and perception. Deep freezing also greatly enhanced its properties.[4][1]

While raw and refined, andris was legal under both the Old Republic and Galactic Empire, the highly-refined variety was not. Both COMPNOR and the Imperial Board of Foodstuffs and Consumables praised andris, and the Imperial military allowed its use by its soldiers; it was believed by some that this marked an attempt by the Empire to drug the Galaxy into submission.[1]

While one Imperial credit bought a dose (typically ten grams), the illegal processed andris costed 500 credits in the black market.[4]

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 SWAJsmall "The Free-Trader's Guide to Sevarcos" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 2
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Essential Atlas
  3. ↑ Young Jedi Knights: Crisis at Crystal Reef
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide
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