Gaziowas

Gaziowas is a fictional location that appears in the science fiction novel "The Stars My Destination" by Alfred Bester. In the narrative, Gaziowas is a heavily industrialized planet characterized by its overwhelming pollution and the stark social stratification of its inhabitants. The planet serves as a significant backdrop for the protagonist, Gully Foyle, and his quest for revenge. Gaziowas is depicted as a place of intense labor and hardship, where the majority of the population lives in squalor while a privileged few maintain control. The planet's environment is described as toxic and suffocating, reflecting the oppressive nature of its society. Its name is a portmanteau, combining "Gazi" and "was," hinting at a past state of being that has been irrevocably altered by industrialization and societal decay. The conditions on Gaziowas are crucial to understanding the desperation and motivations of its characters.