The Hutt Asteroid Station, also referred to as the Pirate Asteroid Base, the Black Sun pirate asteroid base, or simply a base, represented a standardized design for a space station that was constructed within the surface of an asteroid. The Hutts conceived and produced these stations during the period of the Galactic Civil War, and they became widely utilized by pirates, the organization known as Black Sun, and various outlaws across the galaxy, in addition to their creators.
The Asteroid Station boasted significant defensive capabilities, including a pair of laser cannons, a quartet of turbolaser batteries, a duo of concussion missile launchers, an integrated shield generator, and substantial hangar space for fightercraft. This formidable arsenal contributed to their appeal among mercenary groups and pirate organizations.
These stations encountered both Imperial and Rebel forces in various instances, notably during an Imperial raid on a pirate nest above the planet Ilum. In comparison to the Alliance Space Station and the Cardan-class space station deployed throughout the Galactic Civil War, the asteroid base exhibited considerably less resilience.