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There are several different kinds of spice in the known galaxy; they are all grouped under the spice rubric not because of any chemical derivations, but rather because they "spice up" the user in some fashion, either temporarily boosting physical strength and stamina, making the user feel invincible, or heightening awareness or creating Euphoria . These "spiced" up abilities do not last long and the user eventually needs another dose of the substance and quickly becomes Addicted . NOTABLE VARIETIES Glitterstim One of the most common types of spice is glitterstim spice. Also known as '''glitterstim''', it is a Psychoactive substance harvested in the Star Wars universe, with both Intoxicating and Telepathic effects. Glitterstim is activated by light and consumed orally, crackling in the mouth in a manner much like Pop Rocks . Although harvesting and dealing glitterstim was highly restricted under the authoritarian rule of the '', Luke Skywalker's Uncle Owen preferred to tell Luke that his father, Anakin Skywalker , had been the pilot of a spice freighter, rather than admit that he had been a great Jedi Knight and starfighter pilot. The " Kessel Run " is a dangerous spice run from the planet Kessel , where glitterstim is harvested. A Black Hole cluster near the system is a particularly perilous stretch of space to traverse, and only Han Solo piloting the legendary '' Millennium Falcon '' could pass close enough to the cluster in order to shave the distance down to a mere twelve Parsec s. Glitterstim is actually the secretion of a crystalline, spider-like lifeform indigenous to the caves of Kessel. It must be harvested deep underground, away from any light, or else the drug will activate before it can be shipped off. Under the influence of glitterstim, the consumer may lose control of himself, much like someone who is drunk. What makes glitterstim so widely sought after, however, is its ability to induce temporary telepathy. Lovers, warlords, and even spies have been known to make use of it. In fact, while imprisoned on Kessel, Han Solo was subjected to a mind probe by the leader of the Kessel spice mines, Moruth Doole , while Doole was under the influence of glitterstim. Han Solo began his running of glitterstim while working for the T'landa Til (relatives of Hutts) on the planet Ylesia , where the T'landa Til ran a spice market controlled by the Hutts . Carsunum Carsunum was a rare and highly illegal spice variant mined on Sevarcos . Use of carsunum granted a boost of both mental and physical abilities as well as a pleasurable sense of well-being; however, once the spice hit ended, side effects could vary from jitters to death. The Healer's Guild used carsunum in some of its medical cures, and it is believed that carsunum was present onboard the Katana Fleet , possibly contributing to its disappearance. Ryll Ryll, mined on the planet Ryloth , is a relatively weak form of spice used to create a number of medicines used throughout the galaxy. It is also smuggled into the Corporate Sector for illegal sale to the workers. As a recreational substance, ryll can be addictive and dangerous. Ryll was one of the forms of spice processed on Ylesia prior to the Battle Of Yavin . Ryll, specifically of the rarest variety, ryll kor, is instrumental in creating rylca, a medicine used to cure the deadly Krytos Virus . POSSIBLE INSPIRATION The concept of a spice mined underground that gives the user capabilities beyond the norm bears a remarkable resemblance to Melange , the substance that drives the galactic economy in Frank Herbert 's classic sci-fi novel '' Dune ''. It is particularly worth noting that the first mention of spice mines in the ''Star Wars'' movies came during a scene set on the planet Tatooine , a planet which bears remarkable similarities to Arrakis from the same novel. REFERENCES
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