The interarm gap between the eastern Norma arm and the Sagittarius-Carina arm. Nicknamed "The Torment" by the first explorer to chart the region (CMDR Akira Masakari, 3301 AD).

Exiting from the core area, the relative low density of stars in this region makes routes convoluted, and the complex core systems give place to an endless series of M class stars. Traversing this area from the core, or from anywhere else, tests the endurance of the pilots that want to go further.