List of Star Wars races

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This is a list of sentient races from the fictional universe of Star Wars.

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Abyssin

The Abyssin inhabit the planet Byss. They are a nomadic race, often described as "primitive and violent". They stand approximately 2 meters tall and have a humanoid appearance, with long limbs. They also possess a single large eye which dominates their greenish-tan foreheads. All Abyssins have the ability to heal quickly and to regenerate body parts. Traditionally, they believe change is impossible, and rarely stray from their homeworld.

Aleena

Aleena are small, blue aliens. They possess heads which resemble the head of the dinosaur Parasaurolophus, and are shown sparingly in the first and second films. They are very small and blue. One of their more prominent members is Jedi Tsui Choi and another being Ratts Tyerell.

Amanin

These large aliens have long arms and a broad body. Their heads resemble a hooded cobra's head, but with a humanoid face. They prefer to travel in the trees, using their arms to swing among branches, but their shapes also allow them to curl into a ball and roll at incredible speeds. They organize into small tribes that form war parties to fight the other tribes for territory. They do not use technology and prefer to fight with spears and arrows, but they are vicious fighters and are galaxy-renowned for it. Their reputation was even more so after they wiped out an entire stormtrooper division that had set up on their home planet. During and after the rule of the Empire, they sold their POWs into slavery. They are also popular as guards and bodyguards with the criminal elements of the galaxy. The Hutts are the biggest users of their services.

An Amanin can be seen briefly in ROTJ. This alien serves as one of Jabba's guards in his palace and can be seen guarding one of Jabba's most prized possessions- Han Solo encased in carbonite. He is yellow with brown/green stripes and carries a long spear.

Angtars

Angtars are a blue-skinned race with large black eyes. They live on Mimban. They are known for having large egg sacs which they carry on their backs.

Ansionian

Ansionians are tall and thin. In addition to possessing only one nostril, they have relatively large eyes. The Ansionians hail from the planet of Ansion, and are known to be lovers of peace. Many Ansionians, called Alwari, live in tribal factions on the plains, away from the human settler-created cities. They are relatively nomadic and resent technology and the fact that it has ruined the face of their planet, but not to such an extent so as to cause violence.

Anomid

Anomid are humanoid, with grey hair and silver-blue eyes, and are native to the Yablari system. They communicate largely using their own sign language. Boba Fett impersonated one in Rebel Dawn, part of the Han Solo trilogy of books. They are reportedly one of the more social species in the Star Wars galaxy.

Annoodat

The Annoodat is a four eyed, reptilian race hailing from the planet Annoo. The average height for an Annoodat male is 6 and one half feet, while females are half a foot shorter on average.

Anx

The Anx are large saurian aliens from the planet Gravlex Med. They are typically two meters tall and have long, thick tails as well as beard-like facial protuberances which give them a wizened look. Atop their heads are large crests. Famed Anx include Senators Horox Ryyder and Zo Howler and Jedi Knight Madurrin.

Anzati

These aliens appear similar to humans, the only differences being two proboscises and a large piglike nose. Their species is rare, but they can live for hundreds of years. The proboscises can be hidden in their cheeks and are used to suck out a victim's brain matter through their nose. They are capable of mild telepathic control to render their victims paralyzed. The Anzati are assassins of legendary skill. Aurra Sing was trained by these assassins. Their planet of origin has never been verified, as all sent to investigate the planet suspected to be Anzat are never seen again. Two famous Anzati were Dannik Jerriko, who took up residence in Jabba the Hutt's palace just before his death, and the dark Jedi Nikkos Tyris.

Aqualish

The most notorious of the Aqualish, Ponda Baba, suffered a severed arm at the hands of Obi-Wan Kenobi during a fight in the Mos Eisley cantina. The species has a reputation for being nasty, crude and aggressive, and generally pursue careers as mercenaries, bounty hunters and pirates. The Aqualish are divided into two different subspecies, the Aquala and the Quara; these subspecies are differentiated by their hand structure (the Aquala have large, finlike hands, while the Quara possess five-fingered hands with clawed digits) and facial appearance (the Aquala have four eyes and bear some resemblance to Earth spiders, while the Quara have two eyes and more closely resemble a walrus). The Aqualish hail from the planet Ando. Their home planet is almost entirely covered by water; the only hospitable land consists of a few rocky outcroppings and swamp-covered islands. The blood of the Aqualish does not coagulate from lightsaber wounds, as seen in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

Arachnor

The Arachnor are large spider-like creatures that hide in giant mushrooms on the planet Arzid. They feed mostly on fungi but are also known to feed on the flesh of living creatures.

Aramandi

The Aramandi are four-armed, four-eyed humanoids from the planet Aram. They jealously guard the Aramand Cluster, within Brak Sector, because they consider it their home territory.

Arcona

A strange species, Arcona are reptiles without scales, but have a humanoid body. They have flat, anvil-shaped heads, with clear, marble-like eyes, and skin tone that ranges from mahogany to ebony. The native planet of the Arcona, Cona, is always hot, and has very little water. The atmosphere is filled with ammonia vapor. The Arcona's weaknesses have been exploited in the past; off-worlders used to trade water for mineral rights, but discovered their easy addiction to salt. Traders then imported large amounts of the mineral before communities outlawed the dealings. When the species has become addicted to salt, their eyes turn from green to gold, and because of this, most of the galaxy thinks their eyes are naturally gold. A well known Arcona was the Jedi Knight Izal Waz.

Arkanian

These aliens are a near-human people with extreme intelligence. They enslaved the Yaka from nearby planets, turning them into cyborgs. Their home planet, Arkania, is not truly their homeworld at all, but was originally a repository for Sith knowledge. One famous Arkanian was the ancient Jedi Master Arca Jeth. Arkanians have three fingers and a thumb on each hand, and can see well into the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Aruzan

Aruzans, the inhabitants of Aruza, are humanoids with faintly blue skin and dark, nearly black hair. They have the ability to share their memories and emotions with one another by means of cybernetic implants. During the time of Imperial subjugation, the enslaved Aruzans hired the bounty hunter Dengar to assassinate General Kritkeen, who was the planetary commander.

Askajian

These aliens appear as bulky humans and are often dismissed as such. The bulk is infact stored water, a genetic trait they have due to living on a desert planet. When needed the Askajian can draw on this water to survive, in which case they become a lot thinner as the stored water is used up.

Assembler

The Assembler species is rare and elusive; only one specimen, Kud'ar Mub'at, has ventured off its homeworld, and deals with the galaxy at large. In The Mandalorian Armor, Kud'ar Mub'at and Prince Xizor use Boba Fett in a plot to destroy the Bounty Hunter Guild. Boba Fett's firsthand account of the Assembler homeworld can be found in the Essential Guide to Alien Species. The main Assembler form is a large spider-like creature that is mentally linked to smaller versions of itself. Each "node" as they mini-Assemblers are called, is delegated a specific task that they carry out (ie "lookouts" act similar to cameras, pilots will concentrate on navigating the immense cocoon an Assembler and its nodes construct for itself to survive in space). Because of the intelligence given to each node, and the fact that each node can grow up to become a full Assembler, the main Assembler must be wary enough to kill the nodes before they become mature enough to arrange its demise directly or indirectly, taking over its place; however, as nodes become more useful as they mature and grow, the main Assembler always faces a dilemma as to when to kill its nodes. It seems probable that this trait is somehow beneficial to the population as a whole, possibly because it ensures that an Assembler is crafty and clever; it would not have become an Assembler or remained an Assembler long if it were not. Kud'ar Mub'at was a node himself and killed his parent in a time "long before Boba Fett was the most feared bounty hunter in the galaxy". Kud'ar Mub'at was in turn, overthrown and killed by the node known as Balancesheet.

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Balosar

This was a race of near-humans, noted for the retractable antenepalps atop their heads. Native to a planet also known as Balosar, they were generally regarded as shifty cheaters and scoundrels by other races. As a people, the Balosar seemed to be content to allow their homeworld to be overrun by offworld corporations and criminal syndicates, taking bribes and other payments in return for land grants or other rights. The lowest classes of Balosar were paid poorly for their work in sweatshops and factories, despite the best efforts of the Old Republic.

The Balosar Elan Sleazebaggano appears in Episode II 'Attack of the Clones'. He approaches Obi-Wan, and asks Obi if he would like to buy some deathsticks. Obi-Wan quickly turns him away using a Jedi mind trick, convincing him to rethink his life.

Bando Gora

Shown in the game Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, the Bando Gora are the Star Wars version of the living dead. These souls of ancient warriors were brought back by the dark Jedi, Vosa.

They are found all over the galaxy, but originated on one of the moons of Bogden. These beings appear as dark, humanoid creatures, wrapped in black. They answer only to their master, Vosa. The Bando Gora were the personal army of Vosa, and she used them in crippling attacks on some of the galaxy's top industries. In the end, the Bando Gora, along with Vosa, were destroyed by Jango Fett. Fett was secretly hired by Count Dooku to kill Vosa and the Bando Gora. Dooku wanted to test Fett to see if he had the high ability needed for the Republic clone army.

Barabel

The Barabel are a reptilian species that appears human, save for the scales covering their bodies and a long tail. They are extremely strong and have long pointed teeth. They are one of the most feared aliens in the Star Wars Galaxy. However, they show an immense amount of respect for the Jedi, and seem to value their wisdom above all else. A trio of Barabels accompanied Anakin Solo and a handful of other young Jedi, on a mission to destroy the "Queen" voxyn on a Yuuzhan Vong planet. Two of the Barabel on the mission perished, as did Anakin Solo.

Besalisk

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A race of four-armed humanoids; one, Dexter Jettster, features in Star Wars: Episode II.

Bimm

The Bimm actually exist as two separate species. The member of the first species are peaceful humanoids natives from planet Bimmisaari. They are fond of the color yellow, and often clad themselves in garb of this color. The second species is short and covered in fur with floppy-ears. The two species live side by side on the same planet, and refer to all members native to the planet as Bimms.

Bith

Bith are native to the planet Clakdor VII. They have pale skin, large heads and eyes, and long fingers. Their ears are capable of hearing frequencies far beyond those that most species can perceive. In some cases, Bith have been known to hear high-powered communication broadcast signals without using artificial equipment. Due to their highly tuned audio senses, Bith are often sought after as musicians across the galaxy. Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes are a Bith band seen playing music in the Mos Eisley Cantina in A New Hope. Bith are also able to store large amounts of information in a very short period of time and retain that information in an undamaged binary state for short periods of time. They are considered mature at ten years of age.

Blood Carver

Blood Carvers are thin humanoids with three joined arms and legs. Their nose is two separate flaps that contain both the sense of smell and of hearing.

B'omarr monks

The B'omarr are not actually a race; rather they were an order of monks whose monastery eventually became Jabba's Palace. They believe that cutting themselves off from civilization and all corporeal distractions leads to enlightenment and to that end undergo surgery to separate their brains from their bodies and continue their existence as a brain in a jar. On the rare occasions when they need to move, they are able to use a spider-like walking apparatus. It should be noted that the B'omarr were still in Jabba's Palace at the time it appears in Return of the Jedi, and indeed, as Luke Skywalker enters Jabba's palace, a spiderwalker can be seen. The monks inhabit the lower part of the palace and allow the various smugglers and crime lords like Jabba to use the upper levels, as long as they add another section to the lower levels for use by the B'omarr. The infamous Bib Fortuna himself eventually (unwillingly) became a monk, as he had sought power through the monks' teachings.

Bothan

Bothans are a species first mentioned, though not seen, in the 1983 film Return of the Jedi, the sixth film of the Star Wars saga. Many members of this race, often sought out as spies and intelligence agents, died to obtain information about the second Death Star battle station under construction near the forest moon of Endor. In addition, a few have been a part of Rogue Squadron. The incident in which they obtained this information is documented in the Steve Perry novel Shadows of the Empire. These spies are celebrated among the Bothans as Martyrs.

Bothans make their first appearance as 1.5-meter-tall canine humanoids in the Timothy Zahn novel Heir to the Empire. As represented by Borsk Fey'lya (who would later become the New Republic's Chief of State), Bothans are eager to advance their personal power any way that they can. They are politically savvy and many consider them to be underhanded at times. They are also brave, and loyal to those they care about. From their forested home world of Bothawui, Bothans operate an advanced intelligence apparatus, called the Bothan Spynet, that rivals both Rebel and Imperial intelligence gathering, and in some ways surpasses them.

Bothan spies were originally planned to appear in Star Wars Battlefront, but they were cut. Their weapons were unknown, but they were said to have an Imperial Stormtrooper disguise kit, allowing them to slip past enemy lines undetected.

Bothan Spies now appear in Star Wars Battlefront 2, and are armed with Incinerator pistols, time bombs and a stealth ability (becoming invisible). They can also regenerate their health.

In Star Wars Galaxies, Bothans are represented as being doglike in appearance, and specialize in the use of silenced weapons such as needler carbines and bladed weapons.

Mon Mothma: "Many Bothans died to bring us this information."

Bouncer

Bouncers are furry green floating orbs with tails that live on the planet Ruusan.

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Caamasi

The Caamasi are a species of golden-furred humanoids known for their calm wisdom and pacifist nature. Strongly loyal to to the Old Republic, many Caamasi died when their homeworld of Caamas was devastated by the Galactic Empire.

Cathar

The Cathar are cat-like humanoids from the planet Cathar. Famous Cathar are the Jedi Juhani and Crado, a pupil of the ancient Jedi Master Vodo Siosk-Baas. The Cathar are also known for their loyalty, passion, and temper.

Celegian

The diverse life-forms of the galaxy encompass all shapes and forms -- not just the commonly encountered humanoid figures seen on many worlds. The Celegians are a species of intelligent scyphozoans, appearing as floating brains trailing a cluster of prehensile tentacles. They are a species renowned for their wisdom and intellect. Celegians evolved from ocean-dwelling ancestors, and developed a natural form of levitation not unlike an organic repulsorlift generator. Their homeworld of Celegia is choked by a cyanogen atmosphere, which is lethal to most species. The Celegians require it to live, and common oxygen is toxic to their kind. As such, when they travel offworld, they are usually encased in a life-support chamber filled with cyanogen, their natural floating abilities making them appear as if they are afloat in a watery brine.

Celegians are often looking to expand their knowledge, and are natural explorers who have ventured far from their world. Their fragile form, though, keeps them from interacting too often with others, and as such, they are not commonly encountered.

Cerean

Cereans are a species with long cone-like heads that hail from the planet Cerea. One example is Jedi Master Ki-Adi-Mundi. They have a very low number of males compared to females, therefore Master Mundi was allowed to have one bond wife and several honor wives even though he was a Jedi. Cereans sport binary brains within their large heads, and generally have quick reflexes.

Chadra-Fan

The Chadra-Fan are short, furry humanoids with bat-like faces. They live in the swamps and marshes of their native planet Chad. They are renowned for their weak strength, emphasised by the saying 'You punch like a Chadra-Fan.'

Chagrian

Chagrians are blue skinned humanoids with horns and lethorns. One example is Mas Amedda, who is the Speaker of the Galactic Senate.

Chazrach

The Chazrach are a short, stocky, reptilian humanoid race with snubbed snouts that serve the Yuuzhan Vong as slave soldiers. They are also called "reptoids" by the inhabitants of the galaxy. They are one of the few species other than the Yuuzhan Vong that are not native to the galaxy. They were formerly a free people enslaved during the Yuuzhan Vong's plundering of their own galaxy.

For thousands of years, the Chazrach served the Yuuzhan Vong as expendable support troops to overwhelm enemy forces. Bred in large numbers, the Chazrach had coral seeds implanted into them to ensure obedience. A pair of dome-like calcifications protruded from the forehead of each Chazrach, a sign of the coral implants that control the drones. When these calcifications were removed the Chazrach regained limited levels of their intelligence and could be valuable sources of information.

Any form of intelligence and initiative that was possessed by the base species vanished over the generations of genetic tampering by the Shapers. This flaw, combined with their small, stocky statures made them incapable of mastering the use of the standard Amphistaff used by the Warrior Caste as a whip. The reptoids instead use the inflexible Coufee since the double-edged knife is much more suited to their body form and an inferior breed of the Amphistaff. A few Chazrach served the Yuuzhan Vong so well over the generations that they were permitted to join the Warrior Caste at its most basic levels.

Chiss

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The Chiss are a near-human race, with the only notable differences being that they are blue skinned and have red, glowing eyes. The Chiss are from the planet Csilla located in the area previously known as the Unknown Regions. The Chiss are known (by the few that know of them) for their advanced navy and tactical skills. A famous Chiss was Grand Admiral Thrawn. The Chiss have developed many unique technologies, such as their hyperdrive analog. The analog works by allowing a ship to jump to a pre-established point in Chiss space. However, to jump outside of their own territories, a flagship with a beacon onboard must accompany a ship or fleet.

Chistori

The Chistori are a lizard-type humanoid race. They resemble biped lizards with a prominent muzzle, an impressive line of teeth, and thick scales. Few things are known in connection with the reptilians known as the Chistori because they are a secretive race. Even the Jedi Files do not know their native world. Due to their reptilian nature, they are cold blooded. If a Chistori is exposed to cold temperatures for a prolonged period of time they will undoubtedly die. One example of a Chistori would be Desann.

Clawdite

Clawdites are a genetic offspring from Zolanders, the dominant species on planet Zolan. When Zolanders discovered that their sun had increased its radioactive emissions, they tried to unleash a gene in the Zolander skin cells to activate natural protection against radiation. The results created a new species, Clawdites, which were metamorphs. Clawdites can change their appearance, if keeping body mass as a constant and not retaining the same aspect for a long time. Zolanders ostracized Clawdites and they had many civil wars, but in the end, Clawdites subjugated Zolanders.

Zam Wesell, the bounty hunter working with Jango Fett on Coruscant in Attack of the Clones, is the only known example of a Clawdite in the Star Wars movies.

Coway

The Coway are a fur-covered humanoid species that are native to the planet Mimban, of the Circarpous Major System. Coways live deep underground, and have a strong aversion to surface-dwellers. Coways have small eyes, but are able to see in the dark due to their infrared vision. Additionally, they are able to eat foods normally poisonous to humans because of their more tolerant digestive system. They wear simple, primitive clothing.

The underground world of the Coway can be reached through deep shafts known as Thrella Shafts (named after the Thrella, an extinct species known for their numerous underground tunnels and wells). Often these have side-tunnels that lead to Coway dwellings. The Coways' government consists of three members who make decisions.

Croke

They are very small, enough to be held in a person's hand. They also have a reputation for being unpleasant and evil. They are snail-like creatures, and range from 4 inches to 5 inches (100 to 130 mm) in height although occasionally a Croke will be 6 inches (150 mm) tall. They also vary greatly in weight from 5 oz to 32 oz (140 g to 910 g). Average weight for a Croke is 10 oz (280 g). They have natural powers of illusion and shapeshifting. Homeworld is Crakull.

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Dandilion Warrior

Dandilion warriors are blue tribal aliens with the power to shoot quills from their heads.

Dantari

Dantari are a race of hard skinned humanoids. They hail from the planet of Dantooine, and are relatively primitive. During a short Imperial inhabitation of the planet during Star Wars: Episode IV after Leia revealed the location of an abandoned Rebel base to Grand Moff Tarkin, the Dantari saw these technologically-supreme beings as gods, and have since tattooed themselves with pictures of AT-ATs, stormtrooper helmets, and, for the bravest of Dantari, full-body depictions of stormtrooper armor.

Dashade

Dashades are tall, humanoid reptiles with dark skin. They are powerful warriors and assassins, and they are not affected by the powers of the Force. Their planet, Urkupp, was destroyed in a supernova caused during the Great Sith War, killing all of the Dashades on the planet. The most famous remaining Dashade is Ket Maliss, an assassin for Black Sun who was cryogenically frozen when his boss discovered that only a few Dashades remained. But he is not the last of his species. New Republic historians have found evidence that Dashade mercenaries may have been employed during the great purge of the Jedi order that accompanied the rise of the Galactic Empire. And perhaps Dashade colonies still exist, founded before the destruction of Urkupp, still waiting to be discovered.

Defel

The Defel (colloquially known as Wraiths) are barely visible beings who appear to most other species as shadows, re-enforcing the misconception that they are chameleon-like beings or "living shadows". Typically, they are employed as mercenaries or guards. They are from a large, high-gravity, seldom-visited world orbiting the ultraviolet supergiant Ka'Dedus. Af'El has no ozone layer and ultraviolet light passes freely to the surface,while other light wavelengths are blocked by the heavy gases in the planet's atmosphere. Thus, all life forms on Af'El can only see in ultraviolet light ranges, and are blind to other wavelengths of light. Often called "wraiths," their bodies absorb visible light, giving them the appearance of shadows. The Defel live in underground cities to escape Af'El's violent storms. A main export of the planet is the metal meleenium (used in durasteel), which is only known to exist on Af'El. A noted Defel representative of the Star Wars films is Arleil Schous, seen with glowing red eyes in the Mos Eisley cantina of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

Devaronian

Devaronians are a horned humanoid species from the world of Devaron in the Expansion Region, a planet of low mountains and deep valleys linked by thousands of rivers. It is believed that they are descended from a race of primates that lived in the mountains of Devaron, and that their horns were a genetic mutation that proved useful in fending off predatory birds.

The Devaronians are one of the unique races in the galaxy, as their male and female sexes are so vastly different in appearance and temperament. The males are docile, non-aggressive creatures, hairless, with red-tinted skin and a pair of large horns growing from their heads. They take great pride in their horns, and groom them quite regularly. Female Devaronians are covered in thick calico fur that ranges in color from brown to white and are hornless. They are aggressive by nature, and tend to dominate their culture. In addition, the teeth of the males are all incisors, but the females also have molars and prominent canines.

Devaronians were one of the first species in the galaxy to develop interstellar travel, and the males of the species have been common sights in spaceports throughout the galaxy for thousands of years. Devaronian males are driven by an urge to wander, usually taking the first opportunity to move on from one place to another. As such, they are often found traveling the galaxy as tramp freighter captains and scouts. Female Devaronians, on the other hand, are content to remain in a single location, and, as such, raise the young and run the government of Devaron. The males send as much money as they can manage back to their home world to support their families, but otherwise hardly ever return once they have begun to travel the stars. The females are content with this arrangement, as they tend to view the restless males as disruptive to home life.

One Devaronian, Kardue'sai'Malloc, going by the name of Labria, was seen in the cantina scene of A New Hope. He has one of the galaxy's highest bounties for his deadly criminal activity.

Drach'nam

Drach'nam appear in the short story Jade Solitare in the compilation Tales of The New Republic. They are a very brutal and violent race employing neuronic whips (a whip with a conductive lash which sends hundreds of volts through the victims body), and long (15") serrated knives. Their home planet is very diverse on the surface ranging from very hot to extremely cold. The planet rotates extremely slowly - one day is about two hundred earth years - so as a result all of the Drach'nam cities are dark and dank tunnels underground.

The only famous Drach'nam is Chay Praysh who is famous for employing female slaves in his palace (Mara Jade once became a slave to his brutal reigime to rescue Ja Bardrins daughter Sansia).

Draethos

Draethos are a blue-skinned, humanoid species with large teeth, which dwell outside of their mouths, from the planet Draethos. The most notable Draethos is Odan-Urr.

Drall

Drall are short, squat and stocky bipeds, little more than a meter tall. They are covered with short, thick and dark fur. They have short limbs with clawed and fur-covered hands and feet. Drall are a dignified, self-confident species and are known to be quite level-headed. They primarily live on the planet of Drall, but also inhabit other planets of the Corellian system.

One notable Drall is Ebrihim, who was a tutor to Han and Leia's children on a visit to Corellia. Ebrihim also had an aunt, the Duchess of Mastigophorous, who lived on an estate on Drall.

Dug

Dugs are slender, powerfully built beings with a somewhat humanoid build and a unique method of walking. Their strong arms are used as legs, and their lower limbs are used as arms. Dugs have smooth skin, which hangs loose around their necks, fin-like ears, and pronounced snouts. Dugs are known for their ill-tempered demeanor, and many are little more than bullying thugs. Diminutive Dugs often feel the need to throw around their strength in bids to establish dominance. One of the best-known Dugs is Sebulba, a Podracing champion from Pixelito on Malastare.

They are also shown in Star Wars: Bounty Hunter as an enemy on the planet Malastere. Dugs have been known to be greedy, and are most of the time looking for a deal on any product.

In Attack of the Clones A Dug is seen in one of the airspeeders during the speeder chase sequence.

Dulok

Duloks live on the forest moon of Endor, along with the Ewoks, Goraxes, Yuzzums and Teeks. The Duloks and Ewoks are believed to be related species.

Duros

Duros are said to be among the first spacefaring humanoid species, including humans. They are known for their superior astronavigational skills. Two Duros can be seen in the Mos Eisley Cantina in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Duros are related to the Neimodians, the aliens in charge of the Trade Federation in the prequel films, because many years before the Republic, the Duros colonized the planet Neimoidia, and thus the Neimoidians, a newer "version" of Duros, were born. The Duros consider the Neimoidians to be cowardly and take offense at being mistaken by other beings for a Neimoidian.

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Echani

The Echani are a mysterious fictional race of well taught fighters from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. The last 5 Echani Handmaiden sisters reside with Jedi Master Atris at her academy at the polar ice cap on Telos. The Echani are trained to construct barriers in their minds in order to resist force based powers. They are also trained in hand-to-hand combat. The Echani maidens were often used to hunt down rogue Jedi and subdue them for the Order. They look human, but have silver hair and often share the same facial features as their mother, meaning maternal sisters often look exactly alike.

The most notable of the Echani was Brianna, the last of Atris' Handmaidens. She served with her Mistress on Telos until the Jedi Exile arrived. After speaking with the Exile, she stowed away on board his ship, the Ebon Hawk. Eventually, it is revealed that her mother was a Jedi Knight and she herself starts on the path of the Jedi. This fact is the reason that Brianna looks different from her sisters - she does not share the same mother. This story depended on the player of the game choosing a male character. If the player chose a female character, the above story would not occur as so.

It is known the Echani held a traditional rivalry with the Mandalorians, who they viewed as bloodthirsty savages.

A version of the Echani style of unarmed combat is taught to members of Palpatine's Imperial Guard. This style has been adapted to be more brutal and efficient and less flashy.

Elom

Native to the planet Elom, members of this species are short and stocky, and are covered with thick, oily hair. They have two tusks covering the opening of their mouth, and have two small eyes set on a pair of stalks protruding from either side of their head. In addition, they are herbivores.

Eloms originally developed on the surface of the planet Elom, but were forced to move underground when water became scarce. Since then, they have remained isolated from the rest of the galaxy, with many Eloms continuing to retreat further underground.

There is another intelligent species on the planet, the Elomin. Both species were divided and each thought the other one was extinct. When the Elomin re-discovered Eloms, they tried to make the Republic believe that Eloms were only unintelligent animals, but the truth was discovered and Eloms were granted rights. However, Eloms seem not to be interested in politics and still live in burrows.

Elomin

The Elomin are tall, thin humanoids with pointed ears and four horns. They live on the surface of the planet Elom. As a society, the Elomin strove to find order in all things, and worked to create order where it didn't exist. So when they discovered that another species, the Eloms, shared the same planet with them, most Elomin refused to acknowledge that their underground brethren even existed.

When Emperor Palpatine rose to power, the Elomin were enslaved and were forced to mine lommite. Some Eloms learned of this and deliberately caused "mining accidents" in order to free a number of Elomin.

Ewok

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Ewoks are a primitive tribal species from the Forest Moon of Endor. They are small, covered with fur, and appear to be distantly related to Wookiees. The Ewoks are best known for their aid to the Rebel mission to remove the shield protecting the Second Death Star Known as the battle of Endor. While peaceful by nature, they are extremely territorial and have been known to fight ferociously in protection of their society.

Evocii

The Evocii are a primitive humanoid race from Nal Hutta formerly Evocar. When the Hutts arrived on Evocar, the Evocii were amazed by the technology these large, fat slug-like aliens brought with them and began swapping areas of their own home world for the technology that the Hutts had. Soon they realized that the Hutts owned almost their entire world. Then the Hutts began treating the Evocii like slaves. The Evocii appealed to the Old Republic for help but unfortunately, the laws of the Republic favored the Hutts. The Hutts then brutally relocated the Evocii to Evocar's fifth and largest moon Nar Shaddaa where they were used as slaves to build Nar Shaddaa into a spaceport moon. Most of the Evocii eventually died from the various technologies practiced on that moon while the very few survivors mutated into savages.

The ancient history of the Evocii tells that their people revered a holy stone, known as the Uransien. Supposedly this spherical stone watched over the people, and as long as it rested peacefully within the Evocii capital, the people enjoyed good health and prosperity. After the Hutts invaded, however, the Uransien was lost. This may have been a factor in the speed of the Evocii's despair.

In the late years of the deportation, a small group of Evocii stole a Hutt starship and managed to escape the system. Not particularly adept with space travel the small band of Evocii crash landed on a heavily forested planet several days later. These few established a hidden community on their new homeworld, which flourished through many millennia, protected by the giant trees surrounding it. They called their home Gros'avinath, or "Big Tree."

Though it took almost twenty-five thousand years, the quiet Evocii village began to dwindle despite the life abounding in the lush forest. Most believed their term of existence was drawing to a close and that the absence of the sacred rock had finally begun to manifest. One among these believers was the spiritual guide Gothar Marath. He had long been a student of the forces of nature as well as the history of his people. Many of his brethren revered him and the supernatural powers he possessed.

There was little debate that Gothar should leave his home when the opportunity arose. Several of the village hunters returned from their night patrol in the forest with a group of strangers. Among them were Abu-Tai and Uri-Kai, two Jedi Knights, Arem-Ta, a rough-hewn freighter pilot, and Meela'lin, a blue-skinned Twi'lek. It was in this company that Gothar was able to leave the planet and seek out the Uransien, hoping to save his people.

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Falleen

The Falleen are a scaled, cold-blooded, reptilian humanoid species with pigmentation that varies with mood, known to be as long lived as the Hutts (the Falleen have an average lifespan of 250 Standard Years) who inhabit and originate from the planet Falleen. They are capable of exuding pheromones that make all but the most determined of humanoids of opposite sex become strongly attracted to them, in addition to their intrinsic beauty and symmetry. They also possess considerable physical prowess and the ability to hold their breath for prolonged periods, both thanks to their reptilian heritage. The most well known Falleen is Prince Xizor, the head of the criminal organization Black Sun during the late Galactic Empire.

Their reserve, and cultural snobbery, has led to the Falleen adopting an isolationist stance, protecting their feudal social structures and culture; their natural secretive tendencies were only reinforced by a tragic accident: 6 BBY, an Imperial bioweapons laboratory located in a major Falleen city, which was a personal project of Darth Vader, suffered a leak of an advanced, highly virulent, flesh-eating microorganism into the city- to stop the plague from spreading, Darth Vader commanded that Order Base-Delta-Zero be executed on the city and its environs, or in other words, massive orbital bombardment meant to destroy all vectors for the organism, and the micro-organism itself. This led to the death of 200,000 Falleen, among which were all of Xizor's relatives (a probable explanation for his vendetta against Darth Vader).

Far-Outsiders

The Far Outsiders is the cryptic code-name given by the Chiss who inhabit the edges of the galaxy, for the extra-galactic alien force that began assailing the Unknown Regions in the years during the Galactic Civil War. They are probably the Yuuzhan Vong, who launched a siege on the galaxy from 25-30 ABY. The name "Far-Outsiders" is also used by the inhabitants of Zonama Sekot to describe the invaders that attacked their planet. The Far Outsiders are referred to in the singular, but the Chiss named "Stent" once told Mara Jade that there were "a hundred different threats out there that would freeze your blood if you knew about them. The ruling families can't stop them; neither can any power in the region.", suggesting that the term "The Far Outsiders" may be refer not to simply an invader, like the Yuuzhan Vong, but rather multiple invaders, all lumped together.

Source: Vision of the Future, (Book 2 of the Hand of Thrawn duology), 1st edition, 1998. Timothy Zahn, ISBN 0-553-10035-1

Feeorin

Nym the Pirate from various Star Wars computer games (including the MMORPG "Star Wars Galaxies") was a Feeorin. It is said that Feeorins only grow stronger with age. There is not much detail available about this particular species beyond the character of Nym.

Fosh

The Fosh are a sentient avian species, able to fly at will. They are first mentioned in the Star Wars: The New Jedi Order series. The only Fosh mentioned in all the Star Wars books was the Jedi Knight Vergere.

The Fosh, as a species, never had a large population on their planet, preventing them from becoming an influential race, as humans are in the Star Wars universe.

Fosh females have supernaturally developed tear ducts, used for mating purposes on their homeworld. The Jedi Vergere, with the aid of the Force, can further alter her tears to secrete anything from an extremely potent anesthetic, to a powerful antidote such as the one that cured Mara Jade Skywalker after she was infected with a deadly Yuuzhan Vong disease. Taken from the book Traitor by Matthew Stover (27 ABY).

Frozian

The Frozian are a species of sentient felines, hailing from the planet Froz. Their most distinctive characteristics are their triple-jointed hands, their double-jointed legs, and their infertility off of their homeworld.

Following the decimation of their planet by the Empire, the species started plummeting towards extinction. It has been rumored that underground scientists have been trying to create an artificial environment for them to save their species and allow mating to begin again.

Frozarns

Frozarns are pink humanoids with green eyes and tough armor. They live on Mimban.

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Gado

Gados are tall, thin, furry sapients with long limbs and a worm-like head. Most of a Gado's inner organs are stretched out in ribbons that run throughout their body; thus, any injury can be life-threatening to a Gado. Gados are native to the planet of Abregado-rae. They formerly spoke a language called Gados, but now mostly speak Basic.

Gamorrean

Gamorreans are large smelly creatures of little intelligence that are often hired as guards. The crime boss Jabba the Hutt was fond of hiring them because they were so inexpensive. On their home planet Gamorreans exist in a sort of tribal political system dominated by the female sows.

Physically, Gamorreans appear in the movie as greenish, slimy creatures (and apparently smelly). They can be best described closest to pigs with their mouths and grunting kind of language. They are stocky, and very muscular, making them excellent melee/hand to hand fighters. They wear little clothing, consisting usually of a loincloth and primitive armor.

Because of their physical characteristics and low intelligence, Gamorreans away from their home planet are usually employed as mercenary fighters, guards, or heavy laborers. One notable exception to this was the Wraith Squadron pilot Voort "Piggy" saBinring, who was biochemically altered by the Binring Corporation to bring his attention span and intelligence more in line with human levels.

Gand

Gands are insectoids who evolved in the planet Gand. There are two main sub-species of Gands: those with lungs, and those without. Gands with lungs are adapted to Gand's ammonia-rich atmosphere, but they are poisoned by oxygen and must use a special breathing gear if they want to leave Gand. Gands without lungs have special regeneration properties.

Gands are not allowed to use names if they have never achieved anything. A young or underachiever Gand talks about himself or herself in third person and calling himself "Gand". If such a Gand achieves something notable, he can use his family's surname, but will still use the third person. A second, more impressive feat allows the heroic Gand to choose a first name for himself. Only the best-known Gands are allowed to use the first person, and only after their aptitude has been audited by jury. However, should a Gand be ashamed of his deeds, he would "reduce" his name when talking about himself.

Many Gands choose a strange profession, the findsman. A findsman is a shaman as well as a police officer. The findsman will interpret the shapes of gases and make prophecies, usually about fugitives. Then, the findsman in person will track the fugitive to bring him to justice. During the reign of the Empire, some findsmen became bounty hunters

One of the best-known Gands is Zuckuss, who was a bounty hunter employed by Darth Vader to hunt down Han Solo, and was at one time the assistant to Bossk. Another well known Gand is Ooryl Qrygg, a pilot in Rogue Squadron, and a very good friend of Corran Horn. Ooryl did not have lungs and therefore did not need a mask for normal oxygen environments. He became so honored among Gands that he was given the honor of referring to himself in the first person.

Gands live in a totalitarian monarchy.

Gerb

Gerbs are a race of hunchbacked aliens. They live on the thirteenth moon of Yavin.

Gen'Dai

The peculiar nervous and circulatory systems of the Gen'Dai makes them extremely resistant to physical injury. The Gen'Dai physiology boasts millions of nerve clusters throughout the body, and a vascular system that distributes blood without the need of a central heart. Lacking the vulnerable vital organs of most humanoids, a Gen'Dai could sustain multiple lacerations and even, it is rumored, complete dismemberment and yet still survive. In addition to these extremes of endurance, the distributed neural network gives the Gen'Dai phenomenal reflexes. Should a Gen'Dai sustain too many injuries, they are capable of entering into extended periods of hibernation, during which they can heal wounds, recover from disease, and slow the aging process.

With such formidable physical abilities, it is fortunate for the galaxy at large that the Gen'Dai are, by nature, not an aggressive species. They are nomadic, and their home world has been lost to the ages. Due to a low birthrate, the Gen'Dai are very rarely encountered, and they usually avoid confrontation if possible. Though the Gen'Dai are physically suited for long life, their minds weaken with age, and the species is susceptible to depression, hysteria, and other forms of psychoses.

Some Gen'Dai reportedly have lived for over four thousand years.

Geonosian

The Geonosians are an insectoid species native to the planet Geonosis. Geonosians reside in hive colonies in organic-looking spires. All Geonosians have a hard exoskeleton, elongated faces, multi-jointed limbs, and speak in a strange clicking language. They are a barbaric race and their bloodthirsty minds view brutal violence as entertainment. They enjoy watching victims trying to survive in the massive execution arenas while savage creatures vie for their blood.

Geonosis (As seen in Episode II) is a barren rocky world home to thousands of factories geared towards mechanical construction. Many of the Galaxy's biggest manufacturing concerns hold contracts with the Geonosians.

In Geonosian society, there are two main types of Geonosian: the wingless drones that mostly work as laborers, and the winged aristocrat, which includes royal warriors serving as scouts and providing security to the hive. They look down on their wingless cousins. Geonosians do not have a standing military, although they do arm them selves with Sonic Blasters that shoot yellow blasts. These blasts sound very strange. They instead use their droid foundries to build armies for corporate interests wealthy enough to afford them — entities such as the Trade Federation and the Techno Union.

Poggle the Lesser was a Geonosian who appeared in Episode II and oversaw the production of battle droids for the Trade Federation and later provided the bulk of the troops for the Confederacy of Independent Systems. He was decapitated by Darth Vader on Mustafar in Episode III. In the video game Star Wars Battlefront II, the player must fight a Geonosian who is trying to use the droid factories on Mustafar to create his own army. He was named Gizor Delso.

Givin

The Givin are from the planet Yag'Dhul and are often found doing starship repair work because of their exoskeleton, which allows them to withstand depressurization; this vacuum-resistance allows them to resist many forms of deadly gases. Givin are renowned for their extensive knowledge of anything that has to do with numbers, and often are regarded as some of the best mathematicians in the galaxy.

Gorax

The Goraxes are a race of behemoths from the forest moon of Endor. They can grow up to more than 30 meters in height and dwell on high crags far from the forests of the forest moon. They are mentioned in the Illustrated Star Wars Universe book. They are humanoid, with primate-like faces and narrow chins, as well as enormous ears, which are highly sensitive to noises made by small animals. They communicate through grumbling noises. The Goraxes wear fur clothes. They are primitive and powerful and frequently make raids on Ewok villages, where they smash through walls and kidnap Ewoks for pets, although the Goraxes usually forget to feed or crush the unfortunate Ewoks. They hunt at night since their eyes are sensitive to bright light.

Gorith

The Gorith are a tall humanoid race with a large beaked head. Their skin tone ranges from blues to greens. Their home planet is Gorithia; a mostly aquatic world. They are very independent from the rest of the univerce and are not part of the galactc republic. Notable Gorith include jedi Master Ottarious and his padawan Petirus Metris.

Gorog

The Gorog (or the 'Dark Nest') are one of the eleven hives of the Killik who are an insectoid sentient species from the Unknown Regions.They have the ability to block themselves from the force, similar to the effect of the Ysalamiri of Myrkr and are a black and blue colour. The Gorog are considered 'evil' in that they feed their grubs on live captives (mainly Chiss)and have a desire for war and wish to conquer the galaxy. The Gorog are led by the two dark jedi Welk and Lomi Plo.

The Killik naturally did not care about life much until the Crash. The Crash was when Welk and Lomi Plo crashed on a Killik world, in a ship from Myrkr the Tachyon Flyer with their prisoner Raynar Thul, a Jedi who was involved in the attack on Myrkr. Raynar managed to use the force to make the Killik heal him but in the prcess, was made mostly insect and The Joiner King. The Killik share a collective mind which allow them to transmit thought between each other. So when Raynar became one of the Hive, The Jedi love of life was passed to all Killiks, causing them to value and try to preserve life.

Non Killiks become what are known as Joiners if they spend too long with the Killik. Joiners are regular species who become one with the hive. Raynar Thul became a joiner and then the UnuThul or king of the Killiks. Lomi and Welk joined the Gorog and all of their values were passed to the Dark Nest, corrupting the Gorog. The Dark nest was able to influence UnuThul like the subconcious of a mind, into unwillingly moving into Chiss border zones and provoking a dispute.

The Gorog originally were based on the Moon, Kr on the chiss border and were destroyed by Mara Jade and Luke Skywalker, Han and Leia Organa Solo, a group of Jedi Masters from the Jedi academy on Ossus and a squad of specially equipped 'Bugcruncher' battle droids. Welk was killed by Luke Skywalker in the Battle of Kr. All of this occurred 7 years after the Fall of Coruscant and roughly 5 years after The Battle of Yuuzhan'Tar The Dark nest was thought to be destroyed along with the Jedi turned-Gorog Joiner Alema Rar.But the nest and Alema survived and moved to the Tusken's Eye in the Utegetu nebula where the Killiks mostly had peace for one year. During their time in the Utegetu Nebula, the Dark Nest built a fleet of 11 armed hive ships, harboured pirates, killed Supreme Commander Sien Sovv of the Alliance, smuggled dark nest membrosia to insect worlds, framed the jedi for a problem the Fizz on the Utegetu worlds and convinced the Killiks and UnuThul to attack The Galaxy. All this was done under the command of Lomi Plo and Alema Rar, the night herald.

There are other hives like the main hive Unu and the artistic Hive, Saras.

Gossam

The Gossam are a humanoid race with long necks from the planet Castell. The Commerce Guild, which was a major contributor to the droid armies of the Confederacy of Independent Systems, is based on Castell. Notable Gossam include Shu Mai, the President of the Commerce Guild.

Gotal

Gotals evolved in dark Antar 4. As light is not available there, they evolved cranial cones, receptors to electromagnetism and other emissions. They do not rely on sight, but they can be great trackers thanks to their horns. However, natural emissions from a droid or a Jedi do damage Gotals. Culturally, they only seem to be attracted to other creatures with cones or horns. This has led to many unfortunate deaths as many male Gotals will be attracted to females of the H'nemethe species who tend to disembowel their mates.

Gran

The Gran are a three-eyed alien race native to the planet Kinyen, though they have colonies across the galaxy, such as on the planets Hok and Malastare. Gran had a great deal of power within the Galactic Senate, during the later years of the Old Republic, but by the time the Emperor's reign descended over the galaxy, Gran became less common.

A representative of this species is Maks Leem, a Jedi from the Old Republic, who was murdered by Asajj Ventress.

Grizmallt

The Grismalt are the original settlers of Naboo. The Naboo's history begins about 3950 BBY on the planet Grizmallt with the rise of Queen Elsinor den Tasia. To begin her reign, Tasia introduced a new age of exploration and colonization. Under her rule, Grizmallt spent the next several decades launching hundreds of expeditions into the wilds of space. Most of these missions failed, the colony ships destroyed or lost as they searched for habitable worlds far beyond the known hyperlanes.

In the final days of her life, Queen Tasia personally sponsored the last such expedition. With the blessing of a famous Jedi Master, the colony ship Beneficent Tasia and its support starships, Constant and Mother Vima, left Grizmallt in search of fortune and glory. The expedition targeted the galaxy's dangerous southern quadrant, then home to a handful of settlements. On Grizmallt, Queen Tasia's dying wish was that this last expedition would find a home deep within unexplored space. Shortly after she perished, however, the Beneficent Tasia also went silent.

The inhabitants of Grizmallt assumed that Beneficent Tasia had been lost, but the starship did, in fact, survive the many hazards of unknown space. Although severely damaged and unable to contact Grizmallt, the expedition eventually reached Naboo's orbit. As if guided by Tasia's last wish, the settlers discovered that Naboo was a pastoral, peaceful world rich in natural resources and quite capable of supporting human life. In approximately 3900 BBY, the Grizmallt colonists officially landed on Naboo.

Within weeks of their arrival, the settlers encountered the Gungans, the planet's native sentient species. Although immediately distrustful of one another, neither species attacked the other and the humans were allowed to establish their first settlement without incident. Over the next several decades, the settlers slowly spread across the planet's largest landmass, building cities and villages to support their growing numbers. The human colonists kept to the grassy plains and ocean coastlines, only occasionally treading into Gungan territory. Despite this, tension between the humans (who had now taken to calling themselves the Naboo after their new homeworld) and the Gungans remained strong.

Gungan

Image:Hadrosaurus.gifThe Gungans have humanoid bodies, but their heads are elongated with large, dangling fin-like ears. They live in underwater cities on the planet Naboo. The principal Gungan character in the movies is Jar Jar Binks; the ruler of the Gungans is Boss Nass. The only other Gungan to be given a name in the films is Captain Tarpals, though the novelization also mentions a General Ceel and some games have shown other leaders including Boss Gallo.

The Gungans and the Naboo (human inhabitants of Naboo) did not get along, as the Gungans believed the Naboo to be pompous cowards while the Naboo believed the Gungans to be barbarians. This attitude lasted until Queen Amidala united the Gungans and Naboo to fight the Trade Federation in the Battle of Naboo.

After the Battle of Naboo, the Gungans attained representation in the Senate through Representative Jar Jar Binks.

Trivia

• The Naboo symbolise the state of Athens, with her citizen army of a few hundred versus the Gungans, who symbolise the Spartans, having a completely battle ready warrior state.

Gwurran

The Gwurran of Ansion look like the native Ansionians, only smaller. They are hyperactive, inquisitive beings who live primitively off the land and who steal the food of travellers passing through the hills. The Gwurran deeply hate their taller rural brethren, the Alwari, who consider them to be backward.

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Habassa

The Habassa are mentioned only in the X-wing computer game. They originate from the planet Habassa II which was enslaved by the Empire. After the Battle of Yavin, they joined the Alliance.

Hallotan

The Hallotans are scaley creatures who are native to the planet Muskree. They have turned Muskree into an industrial planet and are immune to the pollutions they have created.

H'nemthe

H'nemthes, from planet H'nemthe, have four hornlets and double cheekbones, resulting in ridges of bone and skin on their faces. The hornlets are sensitive to both emotion and temperature. When a female H'nemthe consummates her relationship with a male, she eviscerates him with her knife-shaped tongue, strangely considering it a proof of love. This odd ritual is most likely a result of the fact that there are 20 males to every female on their home planet.

Hoojib

The Hoojibs are small furry telepathic creatures that are indigenous to Arbra. The Hoojibs allowed the Rebel Alliance to use their planet as a temporary headquarters following the Battle of Hoth. One of the best-known Hoojibs is Plif, who accompanied Luke Skywalker on several missions. Plif later became a New Republic senator.

Huk

The Huk were a race of aliens hailing from the planet of the same name. They are an insectoid species and resemble Geonosians. Their planet was in a constant war with the Kaleesh people of the neighboring planet, Kalee, for many years prior to the Clone Wars and the Great Jedi Purge. The Galactic Republic aided the Huk in their war against the Kaleesh, though this still did not garner enough sympathy for the Separatists to convince General Grievous to join their cause.

Human

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The predominant species in the galaxy, humans can be found in virtually all walks of life and on most habitable worlds. All humans are bipedal, intelligent beings. They speak Basic, which has become the galaxy's official language. Humans are generally considered adaptable, curious, innovative, resilient, and ambitious.

Humanity's incredible diversity is perhaps its greatest strength. No two humans look or behave exactly alike, and humans represent many of history's greatest heroes (along with its most despicable villains). Humanity is also credited with discovering hyperspace travel, founding the first galactic governments, and colonizing hundreds of treacherous worlds . Humans dominate the current political landscape, comprising most of the Galactic Empire.

Unlike many other species, humans do not have an identifiable planet of origin. Some scholars believe that humans first appeared on Coruscant, which is now the Imperial capital, but this theory has never been substantiated. Regardless, humans have settled in nearly every corner of the galaxy. Because humans are so widespread, they are often categorized by homeworld. Thus, humans born on Corellia are widely known as Corellians while the humans found on Naboo are often called simply "the Naboo." On some worlds, humanity gave rise to genetic off-shots which are referred to as "near-humans."

There are many famous humans including Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padme Amidala, Leia Organa (Leia Solo, after her marriage) Han Solo, Mace Windu, and countless others.

Hutt

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Hutts are a long-lived, gastropod species. They originated on Varl, but now claim Nal Hutta as their homeworld. Of them, Jabba the Hutt and Gardula the Hutt are most famous since each were mentioned in each Star Wars Triogy.

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Iktotchi

The Iktotchi are an alien race located in a remote system in the Expansion Region. They have a tough, hairless, and often reddish skin, as well as two downward-sloping horns on the sides of the head. They are often known for their limited abilities in prescience and, because of this trait, can often be found in Jedi Academies.

When the Republic discovered their home planet, a moon orbiting the planet Iktotchon, they discovered a massive Old Republic seal visible from space with the naked eye.

One famous Iktotchi is Jedi Saesee Tiin, who sat on the Jedi Council.

Iktotchi are also known for their skills as pilots. Even the worst Iktotchi pilot is still considered a more than useful being to have behind the controls of a spaceship or fighter.

Iridorian

Iridorians were a warrior people with a particularly bloodthirsty reputation, who were well known for producing mercenaries. It was rumoured that they would even turn against each other in battle when their bloodlust overwhelmed them.

They held a traditional rivalry with the Echani, who they viewed as weaklings, and the Mandalorians, who they felt valued credits above bloodshed.

They were a rare sight in the civilised Galaxy, even during the tumultuous Jedi Civil War.

Iridorians are not to be confused with the Iridonian Zabrak.

Ishi Tib

Ishi Tibs are ecologist aliens from planet Tibrin. They are amphibious with huge eyes and beak-like mouths. They have lungs that double as internal gills, and they require immersion in briny water every 30 hours before their skin dries out. Ishi Tib are patient, thoughtful beings who are not prone to rash acts. Nonetheless, they are fiercely dedicated, completing any task they begin. Ishi Tib are ferocious fighters, especially when cornered. Offworld Ishi Tib are known for their devotion to nature, and for their excellent managerial skills.

There are Ishi Tibs in Jabba the Hutt's palace and also in the Rebel briefing to attack the second Death Star.

Ithorian

Ithorians are a species of intelligent herbivores from the planet Ithor. They are commonly called "Hammerheads" because of their long, curving neck and T-shaped head.

Ithorians have two mouths and glossy, brown flesh. In general, they are devoted environmentalists, staunch herbivores, and complete pacifists. Many have become galactic traders who peacefully travel the stars in giant herd ships. They will only resort to violence if threatened. Because of their mild demeanor, most Ithorians avoid the Galactic Civil War, although a few have joined the Rebel Alliance.

Ithorians are natives of the planet Ithor, a lush world with sprawling rain forests. The Ithorians worship Mother Jungle and long ago vowed never to desecrate their planet. Once they discovered repulsorlift technology, the Ithorians built expansive "herd cities" floating in the skies above their home world. The species migrated to these platforms, ensuring that Ithor would remain pristine forever. However, during the Yuuzhan Vong war, the Ithorian homeworld was irrevocably poisoned by that species and the fate of the Ithorian species seems grim.

Abroad, Ithorians have integrated well with the intergalactic community. Their own language is incredibly beautiful, yet difficult to learn, as the Ithorians have twin mouths on opposite sides of their necks. Fortunately, they can speak Basic, albeit with a strange accent. Their vocal chords are strong enough to produce a sound shockwave used in defense to stop an enemy in its tracks.

Ithorian Roron Corobb was a Jedi Master who died protecting Chancellor Palpatine from General Grievous during the Clone Wars.

An Ithorian, an exile named Momaw Nadon, was present in the Mos Eisley Cantina in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

Ithorians were also instrumental in the restoration of the planet Telos after it was destroyed by Sith during the Jedi Civil War, a prominent Ithorian named Chodo Habat employed the help of the Jedi Exile during the Telos Restoration Project with the promise that he would cure his "wound in the force" the Jedi Exile did what was right and foiled Czerka Corporation's attempts to take over the restoration project for their own selfish ends.

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Jawa

Image:Jawa.jpg Jawas are a species of alien from the Star Wars universe, natives of Tatooine. They are scavengers, often seeking out technology or valuable minerals for sale or trade in the deep deserts in their huge sandcrawler transports.

They are also a pygmy and rodent-like race, and considered "remarkably ugly". They are on average about 1 meter tall (although in Episode IV some much-taller Jawas can be seen organizing droids to present them to Owen and Luke) and characterized by their brown robes, glowing yellow eyes, and quickly spoken language. They are almost always seen wearing hoods which completely shadow their faces, leaving only the gleaming eyes visible. (Although part of the "shadow" is a swarm of bugs hovering close to the Jawa's face becuse its smell is horrid.) In most Jawa clans, half the clan works and lives in the sandcrawlers while the other family unit dwells in fortresses deep in the desert where wares collected are stored. These fortresses have high walls made from large chunks of old wrecked spaceships for protection against Tusken Raiders and Krayt Dragons. The species is not known for its aggressiveness, but incidents of Jawas sufficiently provoked and using their sandcrawlers to ram and damage offending customers' property are not unknown.

A band of Jawas were responsible for locating C-3PO and R2-D2 and selling them to Luke Skywalker's uncle Owen Lars. Another tribe of Jawas was also responsible for finding Jabba the Hutt's rancor.

In the Jawa language, "Utini!" (or "Ooteeny") means "Come here!"

Each Jawa clan consists of up to 300 members, with a small warrior division in which the Jawas use DN Boltcasters, as seen in Star Wars: Battlefront 2.

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Kaleesh

The Kaleesh are a bipedal reptilian species from the planet Kalee. They are a nomadic and neutral race. The Kaleesh have reddish brown scaly skin and cover almost all their bodies to protect them from Kalee's blistering sun. Usually their four fingered claws are the only things exposed. Also, most wear masks carved from the skulls of their most feared creatures such as the karabac and the mumuu.

During the Huk War, the Republic sided with their enemy and destroyed their trade, deepening the hard times already hurting their homeworld. The Intergalactic Banking Clan, headed by San Hill, later came in and helped them out of their depression through a deal for the Kaleesh to join the Confederacy of Independent Systems. One Kaleesh cyborg, General Grievous became the feared military leader of the Confederacy of Independent Systems during The Clone Wars.

Kaminoan

Tall, thin aliens with pale skin from the isolated planet of Kamino, the most distinctive features of Kaminoans are their long neck. Males also show a ridge through the back of their heads. They like to be isolated from the galaxy. Kaminoans are expert eugenists, as they were forced to reproduce through cloning after a natural disaster on Kamino. They work creating and training clones for third parties from stations on massive platforms above the sea. Kaminoans seem to be concerned about the ethics of their workings, but they are also naïve. Thanks to Darth Tyranus (Count Dooku), all traces of planet Kamino were erased from the Jedi archives.

Kaminoans developed the Grand Army of the Republic, as shown in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.

Taun We and Lama Su are two examples of Kaminoans.

Kel Dor

The Kel Dor hail from the planet Dorin. They require masks to protect them from oxygen-rich atmospheres and to protect their highly sensitive eyes from light. One Kel Dor is Jedi Master and Council member Plo Koon.

Kiffar

The Kiffar are a near-human species from the Azurbani system, including Kiffu and Kiffex. The Jedi Master Quinlan Vos was a Kiffar. The race characteristics seem to include dark, tanned skin and long thick dark hair, usually worn in dreadlocks, and there are certain tattoos that are ceremonial. One in a hundred Kiffar inherits a psychometric talent to read the history of objects that they touch. The Kiffar seem to be clannish and their strongest members compose an order known as the Guardians, which seems to be rather powerful.

Kitonak

Kitonaks are white, pudgy aliens from Kirdo III. They show a tough skin which folds to seal vulnerable openings, a trait evolved to protect them from the harsh environment of Kirdo's deserts. They also have some double organs, including two pairs of lungs.

Kitonaks are very dexterous, but also very patient. They never rush. This is because they feed on animals called choobas and they must stand motionless for a long time until a chooba gets near them. Even when talking with humans or other aliens, Kitonaks are painfully slow to answer any question, and equally slow to walk (as they do not move their legs, but expand and contract the feet's muscles). They eat once a month. They also have a phobia to quicksands and caves.

Droopy "Snit" McCool of the Max Rebo Band was an example of a Kitonak.

Klatooinian

Klatooinians come from the planet Klatooine. When the Hutts were waging a war against Xim the Despot, they looked for help on some planets. Hutts asked Klatooinians to become part of their army. Klatooinians thought it was some kind of sacred war and Barada M'Beg signed a treaty so that Klatooinians will be slaves of the Hutts forever. After defeating Xim, Klatooinians still serve the Hutts. Most of their children are named Barada to honor Barada M'Beg.

One of the thugs on Jabba the Hutt's skiff was a Klatooinian also named Barada. This name comes from sci-fi famous quote Klaatu barada nikto. See also Nikto and The Day the Earth Stood Still. One Klatooinian Jedi is Tardos Gon.

Kobok

Kobok were an insectoid species that live on planet Roon. They have two orange compound eyes and three-fingered hands. One famous face was Gaff, a Roon representative in the New Republic.

Kubaz

The Kubaz are an insect-eating species that have been known to be informants for the Empire. One such Kubaz, by the name of Garindan, led Stormtroopers to the droids on Tatooine in A New Hope. Because of their diet, the insectoid Verpine have a marked distrust of the Kubaz who have often taken great steps to procure Verpine specimens for their suppers.

Kurtzen

The Kurtzen are a pale, hairless, humanoid race from Bakura. Being the only native sentient species on Bakura, and few in number, they were quickly outnumbered by human colonists.

Kushiban

Kushiban are small rabbit-like creatures that live on Kushibah in the Star Wars galaxy. Distinguishing features include large black eyes, floppy ears, and a long tail. They are capable of walking on either their hind legs or on all fours, though to move more quickly in a run or a charge, they must run with all four appendages. On their hind legs they stand at 0.5 meters tall, with an extra 0.3 meters' worth of tail. While often mistaken for cute, pet-like animals, they are actually intelligent beings with a complex culture as well as both a written and spoken language. They have mastered fire (used to frighten away hostile, fire-fearing Xinkras) and can use technology. Rather than paws, they have hands with opposable thumbs and feet. As a means of communication, Kushibans' fur changes color in correlation to its mood. A Kushiban in a calm, normal state of emotions is white; a Kushiban in the deepest of despairs is totally black.

While they tend to stay on Kushibah, the occasional Kushiban is called away by wanderlust or a specific need. Jedi Master Ikrit is the most famous of the Kushiban who have done so.

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Latter

The Latter are a race of grey skinned warriors, with armor-plated skin. They reside on the planet Mimban.

Lepi

The Lepi are a rabbit-like species that stand on two legs.

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The Mandalorians were a strong warrior race, ranked among the best fighters and armorsmiths of the galaxy. The race was almost completely destroyed after several conflicts with the old Republic. Some notable Mandalorians are Jango Fett, Boba Fett, Canderous Ordo.

While true Mandalorians are almost nonexistant, Jango Fett, in a sense resurrected the race in the form of Clone Troopers.

Mandalorians are essentially humans and are differentiated only by their beliefs and practices. The Mandalorians dislike the Echani, who they view as weak dancing faeries, and the Iridorians, whom even they believe are barbarians with a lust for blood rather than honor.

Massassi

The Massassi were an ancient primitive warrior race that were enslaved by the Sith. The Massassi were brought to Yavin 4 by the Sith Lord Naga Sadow who was on the run from the Republic and the Jedi. They were originally a red-skinned humanoid race until Naga Sadow conducted cruel genetic experiments on them turning them into a race of fearsome, savage, hunchbacked predators. Despite these, the Massassi treated Naga Sadow as a god, building huge temples and palaces to honor their Sith Lord. They became extinct when Exar Kun sapped the life out of every Massassi on Yavin 4 so that he could free his soul from his body in order to escape the pursuing Jedi. Only one Massassi survived. His name was Kalgrath.

During the Galactic Civil War, the Rebel Alliance built a base in the old Massassi temples on Yavin 4. It was from this base that the two Rebel squadrons of X-wings and Y-wings attacked the first Death Star.

In 21 ABY, Anakin Solo and Tahiri Veila freed the imprisoned souls of Massassi children.

Melodie

The Melodies are an amphibious, humanoid species that live in Yavin 8`s purple mountains, lakes and rivers. They are hatched from eggs, then live on land for a short time during their youth, and at a certain age, Melodies undergo a ritual called a Changing Ceremony, in which they change forms that will no longer enable them to live on land.

When Exar Kun imprisoned the Massassi children during his reign in 3,997 BBY, the parents of the Massassi children went to Yavin 8 and met the Melodie children, seeking their help. The children took them to the Elders, but because of the Elders' forms, they could not leave the waters. So the Massassi carved messages for help on the walls, hoping that someone would read it in their language and come to their aid.

A millennia later, Sannah, a Force-sensitive Melodie, helped Anakin Solo and Tahiri Veila, who had came to Yavin 8 to accompany their friend at the Academy, Lyric, undergo through the Changing Ceremony, decipher the carvings on the wall of a cave so that the duo could go back to Yavin IV and free the Massassi children's souls.

Mimbanite

An alien species from Circarpous V, the Mimbanites were related to the Coway. When the Empire took control of their planet, they thought this species was not suited for the physical demands of slavery.

Miraluka

An alien race almost exactly the same in appearance as humans, Miraluka differ in that they typically have no eyes and cannot see through the focusing of light. Miralukas typically hide their lack of eyes by wearing a headband, a mask, or similar concealing headwear, because they are much less common than humans, and it is easier to travel if they are seen as being of the dominant species; thus the common confusion as to who is or isn't a Miraluka. Miralukas see through the Force, as they are a Force-sensitive race; they are often quite shocked if shown life not connected to the Force, like the Jedi Exile. The Miraluka homeworld is Alpheridies. A colony world of the Miraluka's named Katarr was stripped of all life by a Sith Lord named Darth Nihilus approximately 3,996 years BBY, during a meeting of all surviving Jedi, which dealt with the shadow war Darth Nihilus and Darth Sion and their Sith Assassins were waging against them—only the few Knights and Masters who did not attend survived. The only survivor of this colony world was the Miraluka Visas Marr. Notable Miraluka include former Sith Visas Marr, and the Dark Jedi Jerec.

Mirialan

The Mirialan race is a species native to the planet Mirial. The have purer eye colors, some have either paler or darker skin colors, and tattoos covering some part of their face. According to the Visual Dictionary for Episode II, the hoods that they wear serve to protect sensitive organs on their heads. Jedi Master Luminara Unduli and her Padawan learner, Barriss Offee are both Mirialans.

Mon Calamari

The Mon Calamari are an amphibious race from the planet Dac (The planet is called "Mon Calamari" by humans). They are humanoid, about 1.7m tall, and are most commonly seen with salmon-colored skin (though their skin may have other tones as well, including blue, dark blue, green, and purple) and a lobster-like, domed head with large eyes. They are shore dwellers, but like to be close to water, and can breathe under water if necessary, being able to descend to depths of 30 or so meters without equipment. They share their home planet with the Quarren. Their name is a reference to Calamari.

During the Galactic Civil War, the Mon Calamari eventually joined the Rebel Alliance after the Empire used a Star Destroyer to destroy three floating cities on their watery world. They proved an invaluable asset, primarily due to the Mon Calamari being masters of starship construction and supplying the Alliance with badly needed capital ships, Mon Calamari Cruisers, that could take on the Galactic Empire's ships of the line. Prior to joining the Alliance, the Mon Calamari had only built passenger liners because of their peaceful ethos. Also renowned for their performance art, lithe Mon Calamari water dancers often perform in some of the galaxy's most prestigious venues, including Coruscant Galaxies Opera House, where the ballet "Squid Lake" ran for some time during the waning days of the Republic and was known to be a personal favorite of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. The most famous Mon Calamari is Admiral Ackbar, the supreme admiral of the Rebel Alliance's naval forces. Admiral Ackbar also assisted with the design of the B-wing starfighter.

Mustafarians

These are the native in habitants of Mustafar. The have leathery skin with a cloak and a trunk. Not much else is known about this species as they live in seclusion. They are believed to be sentient and are able to withstand extreme temperatures.

Muun

A thin, tall species from Muunilist, Muuns have pasty-white skin. Their bodies were elongated and thin, with equally elongated and thin heads. Muuns do not like travelling, and they usually stay indoors. Muuns controlled InterGalactic Banking Clan. During the Clone Wars, Muuns helped the Separatists and minted new coins for planets leaving the Republic.

Mynyrsh

A 4-armed, crystal-skinned alien species indigenous to the planet Wayland.

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Nagai

The Nagai are aliens with pale skin, jet-black hair and angular features, they lived on the planet Nagi, beyond the borders of the Old Republic and the Empire. They were originally known as "Knives". They were natural enemies of the Tof, usually waging wars against them.

Nautolan

Nautolans are amphibious humanoids with mottled green skin, a cartilage-reinforced skeleton, and shark-like eyes. Instead of hair, a Nautolan sports a crown of long green tendrils (used to discern the feelings and moods of those around them, these appendages are almost useless out of water).

Their homeworld is Glee Anselm, a planet of vast swamps, lakes, and seas located in the Mid Rim.

Nautolans reflect the moods of those around them. When confronted by anger and violence, they respond in kind. When approached in a calm, civilized manner, they seem helpful and polite.

Jedi Master Kit Fisto was a Nautolan.

Neimoidian

Neimoidians are the most visible villains of the film The Phantom Menace. According to the Expanded Universe, Neimodians are decedents of Duros colonists that landed on Neimoidia in the year of the Republic inception. At some point in their development, the Neimoidians learned to domesticate giant beetles, and they have been getting others to do physical labor for them ever since. By the time of The Phantom Menace, the Neimoidians control the galaxy's largest commercial corporation and are at the head of the powerful Trade Federation.

Neimoidians are born as grubs and placed in communal hives until the age of seven. Inadequate food is fed to young Neimoidians in order to encourage acquisitiveness. Those who hoard enough food survive while those who do not hoard die. Even as adults, Neimoidians tend to be greedy, possessive, and fearful of death. Eventually the grubs learn that to survive, they must kill each other; therefore out of the many grubs that are born, very few survive.

Neimoidians have been stereotyped by other races in the galaxy as corrupt, particularly after the Battle of Naboo. They are certainly willing to resort to extortion, lies and manipulation, but their success also lies in exceptional organizing abilities. Training in organization revolves around Neimoidia's mass hives and huge fungus farms. Neimoidian young are placed in a community hive where they are forced to combat their siblings for food and other necessities. The weak die, since the strong hoard food and resources. This is said to be the source of their characteristic greed a corrupt nature. The Neimoidians do not view themselves as wicked, but rather focused on being the best they can be in their society. The Trade Federation army is employed only when "future customers" do not realize their "best interest" in trading with Neimoidians, on Neimoidian terms.

Neimoidian culture is extremely hierarchical. Although, the monarch of the Neimoidians is never seen in the films, every Neimoidian ship carries a hologram of her. Amongst the seen Neimoidians, clothing denotes status:

• Lott Dod, possibly an allusion to Senator Trent Lott of the United States Senate, wears a tall diplomatic ploov and a purple representative's mantle over a very expensive robe of Tyrian violet cloth.
• Nute Gunray, Commanding Viceroy of the Federation army, wears a showy crested tiara and blue viceroy's collar.
• Rune Haako, legal counsel to Nute, wears an attorney's cowl.
• Daultay Dofine, captain of the flagship vessel for the Naboo invasion, wears a tall command officer's miter.
• An unnamed Neimoidian wears a lavender collar identifying him as a financial officer.
• The most exalted Neimoidians rank a walking mechno-chair. Neither comfortable nor practical, mechno-chairs are very expensive beetle-like seats which can carry a lazy Neimoidian or project hologram transmissions. Neimoidians also employ a number of prestigious protocol droids, including the brilliantly silver TC-14. TC-14 is kept docile through frequent memory wipes and is employed to distract guests while the Neimoidians devise manipulation strategies.

In contrast to the rare and showy technology of the Neimoidian elite, the battle forces of the Neimoidians are mechanically advanced, but cheaply mass-produced. An emphasis is placed on massive, intimidating numbers of mindless battle droids controlled through a central computer. This unquestioning reliance on a central control is what will ultimately spell failure for the mechanized army. It is rumored that the characteristic battle droid body was modled after the shrivled and decayed corpses of the Neimoidian race, making them a true appiration of death.

Much as the Imperial Officers were given British accents, some Neimoidians have been given Asian accents. This accent has been interpreted as stereotypically Chinese by some. Their accents, ornate robes, and sneaky, greedy nature has led some to see Neimodians as Chinese racial stereotypes, although is only based on a few Neimoidians in Episode I, and not on the bulk of them seen throughout the entire movie series.

Nelvaanian

Nelvaanians are a race of blue-furred, canine-muzzled humanoids introduced in Season 3 of the animated series Star Wars: Clone Wars. They live on the planet Nelvaan on the Outer Rim. All of their warrior braves were captured by Techno-Union scientists and were physically and mentally mutated, in order to try and create perfect cyborg soilders for the CIS. During the Liberation of Nelvaan, Anakin Skywalker, who was referred to by the race as "Holt Kezed" ("Ghost Hand" in their language), would free them as he destroyed the Separatist base. Following this, Anakin killed all Techno-Union scientists there and managed to bring the mutated Nelvaanians back to their tribe.

On a behind-the-scenes note, the name "Nelvaanian" may be a reference to Nelvana, the Canadian animation company who produced the Star Wars: Droids and Star Wars: Ewoks animated features for Lucasarts. Nelvana's logo is a blue polar bear.

Neti

The Neti were a race of tree like beings from Myrkr. Jedi Master Ood Bnar was a Neti.

Nikto

When the planet Kintan suffered some changes because of the explosion of a nearby star, evolution on the planet created five sub-branches of the same species, the Niktos: Kajain'sa'niktos (Red Niktos, from the desert); Kadas'sa'niktos (Green Niktos, from the woods); Esral'sa'niktos (Mountain Niktos); Gluss'sa'Niktos (Pale Niktos, from the coast); M'shento'su'nikto (Southern Niktos).

When the Hutts were waging a war against Xim the Despot, they looked for help on some planets. Hutts asked Niktos to become part of their army. Niktos thought it was some kind of sacred war and they signed a treaty so that Niktos will be slaves of the Hutts forever. After defeating Xim, Niktos still serve the Hutts. There are many Niktos serving Jabba the Hutt in the movie Return of the Jedi.

The name Nikto comes from sci-fi famous quote, "Klaatu barada nikto." An example of a Nikto Jedi is Fi-Ek Sirch who fought and died at the Battle of Geonosis. Sartochi Ramora was another Nitko Jedi who fought at the battle of Geonosis. He is also one of the few Jedi that have fallen to the Dark Side. One of the Niktos in Jabba's court was named Klaatu. See also Klatoonian and The Day the Earth Stood Still.

Noghri

Noghri are primitive humanoid species. They have steely gray skin, and are extremely skilled assassins due to their innate abilities at stealth and hand-to-hand combat. They are much like the Wookiee species culturally, in that they respect honor above all else.

They are natives of the planet Honoghr, which was ravaged by toxins from a Trade Federation core ship destroyed in a battle during the Clone Wars. Darth Vader visited the planet some time later under the guise of helping it recover from the ecological disaster, in return for most of the young males of the planet entering a bond of servitude as the personal assassins of Emperor Palpatine.

The Noghri remained in service to the Galactic Empire after the death of Palpatine. About five years after the death of the Emperor, Grand Admiral Thrawn ordered the Noghri to kidnap the pregnant Leia Organa Solo. Realizing that neither she nor her children would be truly safe as long as the Noghri served the Empire, she went to Honoghr in order to convince the Noghri to leave the Empire's service. She was able to use the fact that she was the daughter of Darth Vader to convince the Noghri that the Empire had been lying to them and kept them in virtual slavery for many years. As a result, the Noghri turned against the Empire. Grand Admiral Thrawn died when his Noghri bodyguard Rukh turned on him and stabbed him.

Following the death of Thrawn, the Noghri came into the service of the New Republic. They helped resettle the Noghri to other planets (including Wayland) to give Honoghr time to heal. Leia and her entire family became very highly respected figures in Noghri society. The Nogrhi saved the Solo family from a Yuuzhan Vong strike force.

The Noghri appear extensively in the Thrawn trilogy of novels, written by Timothy Zahn.

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Omwati

Although the Omwati are not a branch of humanity, the differences are extremely small. The Omwati skin is a bluish color and their eyes are generally blue or black. The size of an adult Omwati borders that of a human, although their morphology is typically slightly frailer with regard to females. There are very few Omwati with a stout physiology. Their most striking characteristic is their "hair" which appears to be made of small, diaphanous feathers of an iridescent color. Omwati do not have any other hair.

Qui Xux is perhaps the best-known member of the Omwati species. She was a researcher at the Imperial Maw Installation and a principle designer of the Death Star. The Rogue Jedi Kyp Durron ripped her memories of both this technology and her past from her mind.

Ongree

The Ongree are a bizarre looking species from the Skustell Cluster. The Jedi Pablo-Jill was an Ongree.

Ortoloan

The Ortoloans are a race of blue-skinned creatures with long snouts, not all that different from a small elephant. One example is Max Rebo, head of The Max Rebo Band, contracted to play in Jabba the Hutt's Tatooine palace. Possessing a love of food and music, these small aliens are also adept at surviving the frigid temperatures of their homeworld Orto.

Oswaft

Large manta-ray like creatures that were encountered by Lando Calrissian during his early adventures in the Outer Rim. They live in a nebula called ThonBoka where they are nourished by nutrients from their sun. They live in the vacuum of space and have the unusual ability to travel through hyperspace for short distances. If an Oswaft is deprived of nutrients from a star for too long it will turn transparent and die.

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Pa'lowick

The Pa'lowick are native to the swampy world of Lowick. They have bulbous bodies supported by long, reed-thin legs. A Pa'lowick's eyes are on short stalks that jut from their heads, their mouths are located at the end of a long, thin probiscus. Lowick is not a technologically advanced world, and most Pa'lowick do not leave. Other species travel to Lowick to mine the rare, and beautiful Lowickian firegems. A notable Pa'lowick is Sy Snootles, the singer of the Max Rebo band.

Pau'an

Pau'ans are the taller of the two species native to Utapau. They have deeply lined, ash-colored faces, gaunt builds, and wear thick, tightly fitting clothes.

Offworlders nickname them the Ancients due to their lifespan, reported to be several centuries long. They originally inhabited the surface, but climatic changes increased the ferocity of hyperwind storms to unbearable levels, and they were forced to relocate to the sinkholes.

Upon first contact with the Utai, they taught their shorter brethren the secrets of wind power generation, as part of a cultural and technological exchange that benefited both cultures. Over time, the Pau'ans found themselves in control of the planet's cities and administration, a task the Utai seemed ready to hand over to them. Pau'ans are generally seen as the public face of Utapau to outsiders.

Phlog

The Phlogs are peaceful giants living on planet Genesia.

Priapulin

The Priapulin are a caterpillar-looking species from the planet Pria. They need to be in water almost all the time and can see in all directions at all times. One Priapulin is Charza Kwinn.

Psadan

One of the indigenous races of the planet Wayland. This race appeared in the last novel of the Thrawn trilogy by Timothy Zahn. In The Last Command, they are one of the races that the cloned and insane Jedi master Joruus C'Baoth kept under his rule at the foot of Mount Tantiss.

P'w'eck

The P'w'ecks are a warm-blooded, dinosaur-like species similar in appearance to the Ssi-Ruuk but with lower intelligence, smaller size, short tails and drooping eyes. The Ssi-Ruuk have dominated the P'w'ecks for thousands of years, enslaving and controlling their lives. They are used as slaves, guards and beasts of burden and perform the lowest jobs in Ssi-Ruuvi society.

Notable P'w'ecks include Lwothin, a leader of the P'w'eck Emancipation Movement.

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Quarren

Quarrens or Qarrens are a species of aquatic humanoids that share the planet of Mon Calamari with another sentient aquatic species, the Mon Calamari, from which the planet is named. They are more introverted than their neighbors, preferring the deep water to the surface and rarely inviting guests to their domain. They resemble humanoids with squid like heads.

During the Clone Wars, the Quarren Isolation League attempted to isolate Mon Calamari from the rest of the galaxy. They were eventually defeated during the Battle of Mon Calamari where Clone SCUBA troopers under the command of Kit Fisto defeated them and their Separatist allies. Notable Quarren include Tessek, who escaped Mon Calamari to work for Jabba the Hutt on Tatooine.

For some reason, they were common leaders in the Exchange during the Old Republic.

Quermian

As race of sentient invertebrates, related to the Xexto of Troiken, the Quermian are a species native to the planet Quermia. They have two brains (one in the head and another in the chest cavity), a long thin neck, six spindly limbs. Their sensitive olfactory glands are located in their hands and they are born with a natural talent in telepathy and mind control. Among the more noticeable of this species would be Jedi Master Yarael Poof. He served on one of the last Jedi High Councils and was present when Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn presented Anakin Skywalker to the Council for training.

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Raddan

Raddans are a species of humanoids with lion-like facial features.

Rancor

Rancors are among the most fearsome creatures in the galaxy. Huge, strong and voracious, they have few natural predators and are extraordinarily difficult to kill. Rancors are protected by a thick hide that provents resistant to blasters and many other weapons. Rancors have rudimentary intelligence and can even be trained to recongnize a master, but they are rarely domesticated. The creatures are also found in the Ottethan system. It has arms with immense fangs and sharp claws. Rancors are bipedal creatures with extremely long arms and an appetite for raw flesh. The rancors on Dathomir have proven strong and more intelligent then their cousins. The Dathomir rancor can, in fact, be tamed and used as a mount, although only the Witches of Dathomir have proven successful in this endeavor.

Jabba the Hutt housed an untamed rancor beneath his throne room, where many of Jabba's enemies met their deaths. The towering monster was killed by Luke Skywalker when the Jedi was forced into the beast's lair.

- Homeworld: Unknown, possibly Dathomir - Height: 5 to 10 Meter - Diet: Carnivore

Rakata

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The Rakata are an amphibian-humanoid species, who ruled an Infinite Empire of 500 worlds, several thousand years before the formation of the Republic. This race went into decline due to the combination of a civil war and genetic plague.

Ranat

Ranat are a species of humanoids with a rat-like appearance. A song from the Max Reebo Band is dedicated to them known as "Kick That Ranat".

Rodian

Rodians are a race of green, antenna-sporting, bug-eyed humanoids from the planet Rodia. The Rodians are born hunters; they killed most of the wildlife and grew restless with the lack of creatures and began to hunt each other in gladiatorial combat, until the Republic found them. Many continued to hunt as bounty hunters; the most notable specimen was Greedo, the bounty hunter shot by Han Solo in the Mos Eisley cantina in the original Star Wars movie (A New Hope). A young Rodian named Wald (played by Warwick Davis), a friend of Anakin Skywalker, appears in The Phantom Menace. In Attack of the Clones, Rodians are represented by Senator Onaconda Farr, and Palpatine's aide Dar Warc.

The Hutt colonization of Rodia brought changes to the Rodian race. Old Rodian slowly ceased to be a written and spoken language. Huttese was adopted as the official language and soon came to be spoken by the Rodians.

Some Rodians are enlisted in the public service of the Hutts and tend to fare better than others of their race. Any association with the Hutts often brings great rewards but sometimes can bring heavy consequences.

The systems of Varl and Rodia were represented in the Senate by Rodians.

Ryn

Ryn are a humanoid race. Their bodies are covered in fur that primarily grows in a short fuzz all around, with the exception of their human-like hair and the human-like mustaches on the men. They also have prehensile tails, excellent for grasping things. The Ryn are something of the Gypsies of Star Wars, and are clearly based on them. They are nomadic, with no knowledge of their original homeworld, and are either hated, ignored, or quietly despised in every corner of the Galaxy, notably such areas as the Corporate Sector, are fond of dance, song, and the enjoyment of life. A peculiar habit of theirs is that a Ryn cannot sleep in the same location twice.

They apparently once had an impressive warrior tradition on their homeworld, but that was, save for their tendency to fight tenaciously, apparently lost, although Sabacc, the popular card game that took the place of Pazaak in terms of card game prominence, is derived from their use of it as a fortune telling tool in their auguries. These auguries are today favored by Hutts, who have a superstitious belief in the card tellings (that may not be entirely unjustified when the Force comes into play.)

A Ryn named Droma aided Han Solo during the Yuuzhan Vong crisis and was aided in turn.

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Saffa

The Saffa's main contribution is an important art form, the Saffa paintings, which were created after the Saffa made contact with the Thennqora. One of the few mentions of these paintings is in the book Heir to the Empire, where it is seen being projected around Grand Admiral Thrawn's chair and is mentioned when Thrawn asks Admiral Pellaeon what he knows about art and then precedes to give him a quick lesson about the importance of art in understanding a species. The Saffa form painting reached its height approximately 1550-2200 years ago.

Sanyassan

The Sanyassan Marauders were a savage group of reptilian humanoids with gray-green skin originally from the planet Sanyassa that crash landed sometime in the past on the forest moon of Endor. Led by their brutal leader King Terak, they were always searching for a way to get off Endor. However, their ship was beyond repair since they had destroyed it long ago. Terak thought that a mystical Power would make them rulers of the Galaxy. During a raid on Bright Tree Village, Wicket W. Warrick's hometown, they captured many Ewoks including Wicket. They also captured Cindel Towani and killed the rest of her family.

Wicket and Cindel escaped from the marauders' fearsome prison cart and found their way to the home of Noa Briqualon. Eventually the Marauders were defeated and their king killed.

Saurin

Saurin are a priestal species, one of the two inhabitant races of the planet Bimmiel.

Selkath

Selkath are the native species of the planet Manaan. An aquatic species, they are very good swimmers and have the ability to breathe out of water. They resemble anthropomorphic catfish and have aqua-colored skin. In ancient times, their ancestors were slaves to the Rakata. Their planet has only one city above land, the capital, Ahto City, and it is the position of the Selkath to remain neutral in times intergalactic conflict. Their laws are very harsh, and it is common for violence or attempts to compromise Manaan's neutrality to be punished by death. But some believed if the Sith won the Jedi Civil War, they would conquer Manaan. So, they made an agreement with the Republic to build a facility right at the kolto source. All members of the Selkath race have venom-tipped, retractable claws. Similar to the Wookiees, the use of these claws in any form of combat is considered dishonorable and a sign of madness. A large, female Firaxan Shark, known as the Progenitor, is seen as either a deity, or even an early evolutionary step in the Selkath chain. This belief is similar to that of a mother Earth goddess, or mother "ocean" goddess in this case. After the events in Knights of the Old Republic, a Force tradition known as the Order of Shasa arose among the Selkath.

The population of the Selkath has always been low, even in times of prosperity, but there was a greater proportion of Force-sensitives compared to other species. The members of the Order act as seers, advisors, and elite military leaders in times of war. Their main weapon is a fira, a curved sword, similar to a scimitar, constructed of Cortosis and as part of initiation in the Order of Shasa. Some time after the Battle of the Star Forge, the source of Kolto dried up for reasons unknown and foreign groups abandoned Ahto City and the Selkath. As such, the Selkath gradually reverted to primitive ways, and abandoned Ahto City. When the Empire returned centuries later, Ahto City was revived, but the Selkath were enslaved. As in many other examples of racism, the Empire polluted the oceans of Manaan and wrecked the environment. Darth Vader himself came to the planet, and soon started a "shadow revolt" of the Selkath. However, he told several Force-sensitive Selkath warriors and Shasan Adepts of when and where to strike the Imperial Stormtrooper patrols. It is currently unknown whether the Empire put down this revolt, left the planet, or even didn't care.

Selonian

A furred, burrowing species from the Corellian System, Selonians resemble giant weasels in appearance. Most Selonians are infertile females; one in every 100 is a male, and 5 in 100 are fertile females. Selonians live in clans, always headed by a female. Although they do possess advanced technology, they usually stay on-planet.

Sharu

A believed-extinct species, the Sharu were once considered quite advanced. Several years before the destruction of the Death Star, it was revealed they weren't extinct at all, but hiding as the Toka.

Shi'ido

A very human-like species of aliens sometimes confused with Clawdites because of their ability to change form. The only known Shi'ido in the Expanded Universe series though is Hoole Mammon in the Galaxy of Fear series, who is the mysterious uncle of Tash and Zak Arranda (both of which are Humans) after the destruction of Alderaan.

Shistavanen

Colloquially nicknamed "wolfmen," the Shistavanen appear just that way. Their homeworld is Uvena Prime, one of many habitable planets in the Uvena system. Their bodies are covered in dark hair and they have intimidating, glowing red eyes and sharp fangs. They have very well developed senses, making them extremely good hunters. Like the Wookiees, the Shistavanen are naturally well-suited to work as scouts, but unlike the Wookiees, are more commonly employed by the Empire. Shistavenens are a very xenophobic race who do not like outsiders interfering with their business. Most Shistavanens are aggressive to other races but some are less xenophobic and more sociable, although they are a minority. The race has not been much developed even in the Expanded Universe, an exception being Rogue Squadron's Riv Shiel, but one is visible in the Mos Eisley cantina in A New Hope. This one, Lak Sivrak, was also at one stage a member of the Rebel Alliance, eventually 'dying' when his X-Wing crashlanded on the Forest Moon of Endor. His story is told in "Tales From the Mos Eisley Cantina" as "One Last Night in the Mos Eisley Cantina", co-authored by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. Jedi Master Voolvif Monn is an example of this species.

Sith

Long extinct, the Sith was the native species of the planet Ziost. They had red skin and tentacle 'beards', and had a natural talent for mastering the Force. Naturally cruel and manipulative, the Sith spread throughout the outer rim in the early days of the Old Republic, eventually centering their empire on Korriban. Some time after the Great Schism several refugee Dark Jedi settled on the planet. Amazing the Sith with their mastery of the Force, the fallen Jedi soon elevated themselves to god-like status, becoming the rulers of the Sith. As the centuries passed, interbreeding occurred between the human Dark Jedi and the Sith, creating a half-species with an enormous talent for manipulating the Force. This species, which were also called Sith, had red skin like the original Sith. A prominent member of this half-species was the Sith Lord Marka Ragnos. The half-Sith species is also considered extinct.

The name 'Sith' was adopted by their Dark Jedi rulers, and has later been used by numerous fallen Jedi organizations.

Skakoan

The atmosphere in Skako is extremely dense, so Skakoans evolved to survive under great pressures. When a Skakoan leaves Skako, he/she decompresses and dies in any low-pressure environment. Thus, they wear special protective suits. Very few non-Skakoans have seen a Skakoan without the suit. The Skakoans were relatively unknown in the galaxy, except for their control of the Techno Union, an important union of engineers and scientists.

Snivvian

Coming from Cadomai, Snivvians are short humanoids with protruding jaws and short fangs, sometimes called Snaggletooths. Because they come from a cold world, evolution gave them thick skin instead of fur. They are excellent scouts and trackers, and also obsessive artists. Frequently, a Snivvian author will research his or her characters to an extreme level, sometimes with great risk. When two twin males are born, one of them is always a psychotic genius, so they try to control their genetics.

They are a race similar in feature to Trandoshans and considered a sociopathic species.

Squib

A species from Skor II, Squibs are known for collecting knickknacks and for their love of trading/haggling. These fox-like creatures stand about a meter tall, with large, doe-like eyes and short fur ranging from red to blue in color. The Squibs evolved on Skor II, a world blessed with nearly limitless resources. These resources, however, were widely distributed across the planet. Consequently, the Squibs developed a sophisticated system of barter and trade as different Squib tribes exchanged goods with one another. Another interesting evolutionary trait is the Squib fur, which acts as a taste and smell receptor, enabling a Squib to examine an object by touching it and rubbing it against his or her fur. Squibs are generally confident, gregarious, and annoyingly curious. They tend to run into a situation to examine virtually anything without any regard to possible danger to themselves. Their fast-paced metabolisms make them a bundle of energy, and they are often regarded as flighty by other beings.

Ssi-Ruuk

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The Ssi-Ruuk are a saurian race that invaded from the 'Unknown Regions' of the galaxy in the novel immediately following Return of the Jedi, The Truce at Bakura.

Sullustan

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Sullustans are affable, gregarious creatures known for their jowled faces and chattering language. Planet Sullust is a barren, volcanic world smothered by a heavy toxic cloud. Sullustans thrive in tunnels deep beneath the planet surface where they have constructed highly advanced, startlingly beautiful cities. Wealthy sightseers from halfway across the galaxy tour the hot springs of Sullust and enjoy exotic delicacies such as "drutash grubs" (which are best served with omaton sauce).

Evolving in a network dark, mazelike warrens imbued the species with an unfailing sense of direction. Once a Sullustan has traveled a path, the way is never forgotten. This innate skill even extends to hyper-space, making Sullustans prized as star navigators and explorers.

SoroSuub, one of the galaxy's largest manufacturing conglomerates, is based on Sullust and employs half of the population in its mining, production and packaging departments. The company makes hundreds of products, from injecto-kit shoes and battle armor to the XP-38 landspeeder. SoroSuub is an ardent supporter of the Galactic Empire, and has taken great pains to ensure that its legion of Sullustan workers never breathes a word of dissent. Even so, many Sullustans have taken issue with this policy, and have shared their loyalty with the Rebel Alliance.

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Tarentians

Tarento is the home planet of the Tarentians, a humanoid race. The only physiological difference between the Tarentains and other humanoids is their ability to hold their breath for extended periods of time while still performing almost any activity. The Tarentians rule their planet by a Democratic monarchy. The planet of Tarento's surface is mainly covered in water, with the exceptions of three islands, the largest of which houses a government-controlled military research facility. The Tarentians are known for their extrodinary talents in the area of technological design which is immense compared to most other races'. The research facility experimented with cloning; however, they never reached the level of the proficiency that the Kaminoans possessed. Most Tarentians live in large underwater domed cities. The most well known Tarentian was the great Jedi Master Uh-Ku Ozier, a professor of knowledge at the Jedi Academy on Ossus before its destruction.

Talz

The Talz are a furry race with two distinct sets of eyes: one for day vision, and one for night vision. They are generally peaceful and pacifistic creatures, but were forced into slave labor by the Empire.

Foul Moudama was a Talz Jedi Master who died protecting Chancellor Palpatine from General Grievous.

Tchuukthai

The Tchuukthai, also called Wharls, are quadrupedal predators from an undiscovered planet. They are sentient, but most people in the galaxy consider them to be mere legendary beasts. The secretive Tchuukthai do nothing to discourage this belief; if anything, they enhance it with their displays of ferocity. The Tchuukthai are unable to speak Basic, and very few are ever seen off their home planet. Jedi Master Thon was a Tchuukthai.

Teek

Teeks are rodentlike, simian creatures that live in the forest moon of Endor. They were first mentioned in The Illustrated Star Wars Universe book. They have a reputation of scavenging and stealing from animal nests and Ewok dwellings.

Teeks have long, pointed ears, scruffy white fur, and beady black eyes. They communicate by constant chattering. They wear clothes with many belts, pouches and pockets for the things they have managed to steal.

Teevan

Teevans are a flexible species. One famous Teevan was Tru Veld.

Telbun

A Telbun is a middle class human from the Kuat system. This person is chosen by one of the great merchant families to parent a child with a Kuati noble. The Kuati seen this as a way of avoiding inbreeding. The child only acknowledged the merchant house that hired the Kuati as family. The Telbun served as the child's caretaker. Because of the parental bond, the Telbun were very devoted to the child

Thakwaash

An equine-humanoid species, the Thakwaash reside on the world of Thakwaa.

The entire Thakwaash race is afflicted with a form of dissociative identity disorder Each member possesses multiple 'minds'; each of these minds (and associated personalities) controlling a different skill or talent.

The most notable member of the Thakwaash race is Wraith Squadron pilot Hohass "Runt" Ekwesh.

Thennqora

This species influenced Saffa paintings after their initial contact several millennia ago.

Thisspiasian

Thisspiasians are a sentient serpentine species from the planet Thisspias. Master Oppo Rancisis, who sat on the Jedi Council during the Clone Wars, is the only example of a character of this species in the films.

Thrella

A peaceful race of grey furred humanoids with leathery wings that live on Mimban.

t'landa Til

A race of quadrapedal aliens capable of manipulating human senses to create feelings of joy and contentment that are often addictive, related to the Hutt species.

Tof

Green-skinned humanoids from planet Tof, beyond the Galactic Rim, they are considered to be devoid of morals, compassion, or patience. They were ruled by monarchs, who usually possessed military experience. They are natural enemies of the Nagai and both species are usually at war.

Togorians

Togorians are the felinoid inhabitants of Togoria. These tall beings ae covered with fur and have long slender muscles. They are described in A. C. Crispin's The Paradise Snare as very tall panther-like creatures. A Togorian male spends most of his time hunting away from home where he learn to ride huge lizard-like creatures called mosgoths. Once a year, the male Togorians return to their city homes to mate with the female Togorians. The females are famed with their technological knowledge. The males are often pirates or bounty hunters due to their great size and power. Males will occasionally scatter crystal fragments in their thick fur, dazzling opponents.

Notable Togorians include Frrash, Jimmy Saville, Muuurgh and Mrrov. Muurgh met Han Solo while searching for his lost love among spice traders.

Togruta

The Togruta are species from the planet Shili. They are a humanoid race distinguished by their three lekku (similar to those of Twi'leks, and more commonly called 'head tails'), which are striped to help them blend in with their natural surroundings. Togruta possess a form of passive echolocation by means of their hollow montrals, which allows them to sense space and the proximity and movement of physical objects around them. Togruta work well in large groups, and individualism is seen as abnormal within their culture. Shaak Ti is a togrutan. The "toqurta" are known to be the barbaric pirates of the galaxy.

Toydarian

Toydaria is a swampy world in Hutt Space. Toydarians are short, blue-skinned mammals, with fat bodies and snouts. Their stomachs are full of helium so that they can fly when flapping their smallish wings. They have stubbly trunks on their faces that rest above their short tusks. A Toydarian's thin legs end in webbed feet and the males of the species usually show sparse whiskers. They are immune to most mind tricks caused by The Force. Watto, a slaver who owned Anakin Skywalker, is a Toydarian, as is Reti, a starfighter pilot in the Starfighter series of games. Air traffic is strictly regulated on Toydaria as the Toydarians all fly around the planet and rarely use vehicles. There are trains on the planet for other travellers.

Trandoshan

Trandoshan are large, reptilian humanoids from the planet Trandosha (or Dosha), they have supersensitive eyes that can see into the infrared range and the ability to regenerate lost limbs. They also shed their skin. The Trandoshans are a warlike species who allied early with the Empire, taking Wookiees as slaves. They are the natural enemies of Wookies, and both Wookies and Trandoshans keep each other's skin pelts as prizes.

Trandoshan religion consists mainly of trying to score enough Jagannath points, earned through bounty-hunting or slavery-based kills, to appease the main goddess, or Scorekeeper. Thus, many Trandoshans are bounty hunters or slavers, operating both inside and outside the boundaries of the law. They take particular pleasure in skinning Wookiees for their pelts.

A notable Trandoshan is Bossk, who had a cameo role in the movies and is a longtime enemy of both Han Solo and Chewbacca the Wookiee. A member of the Trandoshan species has appeared in all of the original Star Wars trilogy.

Tranny

An advanced, adventurous feline species, the Tranny inhabit the outermost portion of the Corporate Sector. In many ways they are similar to the Togorians, Cathar, and Catuman Warriors. Unlike these other feline species, however, Trannies have prehensile tails and their more agile figures are perfect for leaping, jumping, and acrobatics. Like most feline species Trannies have excellent balance and eye sight. Their sleek fur comes in a wide range of colors and patterns. Tranniville (Trannies planet) remained independent and unhindered throughout the rise and fall of the Empire.

Tusken Raider

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More commonly referred to as "Sand People" by the human inhabitants of Tatooine, Tusken Raiders are a nomadic race, considered to be primitive by many. The Tusken Raiders are very learned of the desert and survive in the harshest conditions. The name Tusken Raider was given to them because they are well-known for raiding Fort Tusken, which was one of the first settlements on Tatooine. Though during the clone wars, there was an Jedi Master named A'Sharad Hett, who was a tusken. Though he was raised by Tuskens, he was not a true Tusken Raider, he was in fact a human. Master Hett and Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious were the only people to know of Anakin's secret about slaughtering the Tusken party that killed his mother.

Twi'lek

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Twi'leks are humanoids easily distinguished by the twin tentacles that grow from their skulls. These prehensile appendages, known as "head-tails", "lekku" or "tchun-tchin," are advanced organs used for communication and cognitive functions. Like humans, Twi'leks vary greatly in appearance and have a wide variety of skin colors ranging from pale white to bright green, blue or red. Twi'leks speak Twi'leki, a language that combines verbal components with subtle head-tail movements. When they wish, they can even communicate in complete secrecy using their versatile head-tails.

Twi'leks are native to mountainous Ryloth in the Outer Rim. Because of Ryloth's strange orbit, half of the world is trapped in perpetual darkness, while the other half remains scorched by the sun. The Twi'leks inhabit a thin band of twilight between these two extremes, living in sprawling catacomb cities just below the planet's surface. They have a relatively primitive industrial civilization, and survive on a diet of raw fungi and cow-like rycrits. Because Ryloth is relatively defenseless, the planet has long been the target of off-world slavers.

Twi'leks adhere to a familial clan government organized around a series of head clans, each consisting of five members who are born into the position. Head clans are responsible for all community decisions, but the position also has a heavy price: When one member of a clan government dies, the remaining four leaders are exiled into Ryloth's uninhabitable Bright Lands, allowing the next generation of clan leaders to assume their rightful place. Religiously, the species worships a single female deity.

Ryloth's harsh environment and turbulent history have forged Twi'leks into tough survivors. Generally nonviolent, they typically use their intelligence and cunning to achieve their goals or resolve conflicts. Noble Twi'leks may seem stoic or even aloof, while less scrupulous members of the species can be considered ruthless and manipulative.

Tyberian

Tyberian is a race of reptilian creatures. They live on the jungle world of tyberia. They use spacecraft to battle their foes. They are carnivores and hunt other native creatures on their planet. Shortly after the sith war, the tyberian's planet was discovered by the Republic. Afterwards, they became a pro- republican planet and never thought to betray the Republic. After the Republic was dissolved by the emperor, pro-imperial settlers colonized the moon. Imperial industrialists bought their planet out from under them. After the Empire's downfall, the Tyberians did not join any other factions.

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Ubese

Ubese are humanoid creatures that are primarily called on as mercenaries or bounty hunters. Normally, they are a very aggressive people. The Ubese's home world is unknown, as they tend to be very secretive, associating only within their own circles. They have a very distinct hatred for Jedi, believing they destroyed their homeworld, thus they train with Cortosis weapons, items that can resist lightsabers, and during the events of Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, they were employed by an Exchange thug to kill the Jedi Exile. The typical Ubese wears a protective, airtight environment suit, and is armed with usually a double bladed vibro-sword.

Ugnaught

Ugnaughts are a race from the planet Gentes, in the Anoat system. They are humanoid-porcine in appearance, standing on average one metre tall, and possessing a lifespan of two hundred years.

Ugnaughts are on the whole a peaceful people, with a rich culture. They have a strong oral tradition, and are ruled by elected councils. Professions are handed down by bloodline; parents are responsible for teaching their children their trade.

Three tribes were recruited to live and work on Bespin's Cloud City by the Corellian Lord Ecclessis Figg, and were kept on by the succeeding administrator Lando Calrissian. When the Empire took over shortly after the Battle of Hoth, many of the Ugnaughts fled, returning after the Empire was ousted.

They are seen in The Empire Strikes Back, as well as in the games Jedi Knight, Jedi Knight II, and Star Wars: Bounty Hunter.

Umbaran

Umbarans reside on the dark world of Umbara deep within the Ghost Nebula. Umbarans have the ability to subtly influence, or control people easily.

Sly Moore, Chancellor Palpatine's Staff Aide, is an Umbaran.

Unu

Unu is the name given to the main nest or hive of Killiks, a race of hive mind insectoid creatures. Unu was the hive that took in injured Jedi Raynar Thul after he crash landed on their world. Raynar eventually became UnuThul, leader of the Killiks (name from the hive's name, 'Unu' and Raynar's last name, 'Thul'). Any part of the old Raynar Thul's mind was either destroyed or buried in his own mind. The Unu and Killiks are introduced in The Dark Nest Trilogy by Troy Denning, part of the Star Wars expanded universe.

Utai

The Utai are one of the two races native to the planet Utapau. They have long eyestalks, a short body structure, two toes per foot, three fingers per hand, and brown eyes that are well adapted to dark conditions. The Utai are also known as Shorts, due to both their short stature and brief lives. They are native to the sinkholes of their home planet, being the first to colonize the walls and crevices. They are primarily working class people, responsible for large aquaculture plots and domesticating several creatures for use as transports and beasts of burden.

Utai society exists side-by-side with that of the gaunt Pau'an. They have only been seen in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Where the Pau'ans are tall and thin, their Utai cousins are generally short and chubby. Utai have pale, hairless skin and large, oblong heads. Two glassy black eyes protrude on thick stalks from the Utai's face, which is otherwise unremarkable, aside from a small, puckered mouth. Utai have stubby, four-fingered hands and are capable workers and mechanics. An age ago, the Utai were the sole inhabitants of Utapau's plummeting sinkholes, living in dwellings nestled among the crevices of the rocky walls. A planetary climate change forced Utapau's other primary species, the Pau'ans, to migrate underground. The two species formed a mutually beneficial society, merging their disparate civilizations and generally living in peace. A natural hierarchy formed, with the Pau'ans well placed as the rulers and politicians of the Utapaun cities, while the more hands-on Utai served as labourers and workers. Utai also serve as the keepers of the varactyl - super-fast lizard beasts used as mounts on Utapau - and over the years have learned how to tame the creatures. The Utai were competely CG in the movie.

Utapaun

The native inhabitants of Utapau can be divided into two distinct species.

The taller, more highly evolved Pau'ans have deeply lined, ash-colored faces, gaunt builds, and wear thick, tightly fitting clothes. The smaller Utai make up the working class. They have rounded faces with distended eyes, and have a short, stocky build.

See each race's entry for more information.

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Vaathkree

This species evolved on the planet of Vaathkree. They seem to be made of stone and metal, but it is only an armor-like covering. They are known for their religion, centered on bartering.

Veknoid

Veknoids, also known as Velkoids, were a species native to the planet Moonus Mandel. The famous podracer Teemto Pagalies was a Veknoid, as was the Jedi Master Zao.

Verpine

The Verpine inhabit the Roche asteroid field and run the aerospace engineering company Slayn & Korpil. Verpine are characterized by their bipedal, wingless bodies and their unusual ability to communicate with each other via organic short wave radio transmissions originating from their antenna. With Admiral Ackbar, they designed the B-wing. They have an egalitarian, completely democratized society. The Verpine do not play a significant part in any of the Star Wars movies or novels, but several of their devices do appear in the video game series Knights of the Old Republic.

Vodran

The Vodrans are a fictional race in the Star Wars universe. They are a species of 1.8 meter tall humanoid reptiles, with tough skin ranging in coloration from olive to brown, and a small frame of spiny horns around their faces. Though warm blooded, they laid reptilian eggs, with an egg clutch typically producing two or three Vodran young. They were native to the planet Vodran on the fringes of the Si'klaata Cluster.

Before the founding of the Galactic Republic, the Vodrans were approached by Dojundo the Hutt, an emissary from the Hutt Empire, to recruit the Vodrans for the Hutt's war with the legendary Xim the Despot. The Vodrans, believing the Hutts to be evil deities, agreed to serve the Hutts. Their presence, along with those of the Weequay, Klatooinians and Nikto, was instrumental the defeat of Xim's army of war droids at the Third Battle of Vontor. After the victory at Vontor, the Hutts had the Vodran representative, Kl'ieutu Mutela, along with the representatives of the Klatooinans, Weequay and Nikto, sign themselves into "eternal" servitude, which the Vodran fulfilled faithfully.

In time, Vodrans adopted Hutt culture as their own. Their society was organized into miniature kajidics, and their family clans answered directly to the Hutt Clan of Ancients. Their dealings with the rest of the galaxy always went through their Hutt masters.

Vor

The Vor are a pterosaur-like species that live on the planet Vortex.

Vratix

The Vratix are native to the planet of Thyferra. They are essential in the creation of the healing fluid bacta.

Vurk

Vurks are a reptilian humanoid species, with elongated faces, dark eyes, and a sweeping crest extending from their skulls, giving them the appearance of a parasaurolophus. They are native to the planet Sembla, a watery world with warms seas separated by volcanic ridges and proto-continents.

Vurks are nomadic, amphibious, and generally considered primitive by the rest of the galaxy

Jedi Master Coleman Trebor, who was killed by Jango Fett in the Battle of Geonosis, was a Vurk.

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Weequay

The Weequay are a low-intelligence species that can be found throughout the galaxy. They are a race of humanoid creatures that hail from the planet Sriluur, a harsh desert planet lending to the species' tanned skin tone and rough, sandy, wrinkled skin. Their eyes are dark and slightly recessed into their skull; their hair tied into at least one long braid — a staple characteristic and religious tradition.

They are a laconic people, with traditions rooted deeply in their religious beliefs. Much of their culture is structured around the worship of a pantheon of gods, primarily the God of the Moon, Quay. Their cities are built around a temple, known as a thal.

Due to Sriluur's proximity to Hutt Space, Weequay expatriates are often found as bodyguards in Hutt syndicates, through both employment and enslavement. Jedi Master Sora Bulq and Kossex are examples of this species.

Wharl

Wharls are another name for the Tchuukthai.

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Whiphid

Whiphids are tall, muscled, furred creatures with great tusks from the planet Toola. They are great hunters and they export ice to other planets. They can also go into a coma-like state to heal major wounds.

One particular Whiphid was J'Quille, who, while working under Jabba the Hutt, had tried to assassinate him with a slow-acting poison in his food. Another Whiphid was Jedi Master K'Kruhk. He supposedly died at the Battle of Hypori, but survived due to the Whiphid ability to go into a coma-like state to heal severe injuries.

Many Whiphids can be found as thugs and enforcers in the underworld - a sizeable chunk of the thuggish workers in the aggressive, regulation-smashing Offworld Mining Corporation were Whiphids, and the crime boss Lady Valarian operating off of Tatooine, a one-time competitor with Jabba the Hutt, was also a Whiphid - as they are disliked by most other races in general for some of their crude and brutish tendencies.

The home planet of the Whiphids is the icy world of Toola in the Outer Rim. Clone Commander Keller led an Imperial task force to root out Jedi hiding on Toola in the early days of the New Order. Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight, found Jedi artifacts left behind by a Master of the Old Jedi Order in a cave there - possibly the work of Keller's division, although Skywalker observed lightsaber slashes in the Jedi's empty robes that he believed must have been the handiwork of his father, Darth Vader.

Wirutid

A Wirutid is a hyper-intelligent fungus that evolves into a human form to secure shelter and trap prey.

Wookiee

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Shaggy giants from an arboreal world, the tall and commanding Wookiee species is an impressive sight to even the most jaded spacer. Despite their fearsome and savage countenance, Wookiees are intelligent, sophisticated, loyal and trusting. Loyalty and bravery are near-sacred tenets in Wookiee society. When peaceful, Wookiees are tender and gentle. Their tempers, however, are short; when angered, Wookiees can fly into a berserker rage and will not stop until the object of their distemper is sufficiently destroyed.

During the time of the Galactic Republic, the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk was represented in the Galactic Senate by a number of Wookiee potentates. Loyal to the Republic, Kashyyyk was of prime strategic importance, serving as a major navigational point for the entire southwestern quadrant of the galaxy. This made it a target of the Confederacy, who invaded Kashyyyk during the Clone Wars. Republic forces, under the command of Yoda, were dispatched to protect the Wookiee homeworld. Yoda had fostered a good relationship with the Wookiees over his many years, and they trusted his leadership. Jedi, clones and Wookiee forces fought fiercely to protect the tree cities of Kashyyyk.

Kashyyyk's loyalty meant little to the unscrupulous Empire that arose to replace the Republic. Despite their proven intelligence, Wookiees were enslaved by the Empire and exploited for their brute strength. Their homeworld was blockaded, and a free Wookiee was a rare sight in the galaxy.

Perhaps the best-known free Wookiee was Chewbacca, loyal co-pilot and friend of famed Corellian smuggler Han Solo. Chewbacca was instrumental in the defeat of the Empire, and the eventual liberation of his people.

Wookiee is commonly spelt wookie, but this is incorrect.

Wraith

Wraith is a nickname for the species known as the Defel.

Wroonian

Wroonians are a blue-skinned humanoid race from the planet Wroona in the Inner Rim.

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X'ting

The X'ting are an insectoid species, native to the planet Cestus, that change gender every few months. This species proved to be dying out in the novel. Cestus Deception.

Xexto

The Xexto are short, (1.30m [4'3"] max), have four arms, two legs and long necks. They hail from the planet Troiken. An example of a Xexto is the Podracer pilot Gasgano.

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Yaka

The Yaka are a race of near-human cyborgs. They were transformed after their home planet was invaded centuries ago by superintelligent inhabitants of Arkania, a neighboring star system. The Arkanians forced the Yakas to undergo surgery in which they implanted cyborg brain enhancers, increasing the species intelligence to genius level. Thus, the brutish-looking Yakas are much smarter than they appear. A side effect of the implants is a twisted sense of humor that all Yakas possess.

Yevetha

Yevetha are a now extinct or severely endangered skeletal-looking race of humanoids from the planet N'zoth, near the Galactic Core.

They were extremely xenophobic, considering all other races to be vermin. The Empire utilized them as shipyard workers during the Galactic Civil War because of their extreme intelligence, but this backfired when the Yevetha took over all the Black 15 shipyards and killed or enslaved all the Imperials during a full retreat. During the events of the New Jedi Order, the Yuuzhan Vong attacked and destroyed the Yevetha at the behest of the Fia, a race from the Koornacht Cluster world of Galantos. Apparently, the last Yevethan warrior attacked and destroyed a Chiss clawcraft, part of Twin Suns Squadron, as the squadron was on patrol near N'zoth.

Their spaceships include the Super Star Destroyer Pride of Yevetha, Imperial Star Destroyers, Interdictor Cruisers, and their custom-made thrustships.

Yuuzhan Vong

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The Yuuzhan Vong are an extragalactic, technophobic, religious species who were intent upon conquering the galaxy.

They are both invisible to Force sight and unaffected by direct Force powers.

Yuzzem

The Yuzzem are a large powerful species similar to Wookiees. Most were enslaved during the reign of the Empire and taken from their home planet of Ragna III to do hard labor. They appear similar to Wookiees, but appearing more like werewolves. Their similarities to Wookiees have led people to believe the two share a common ancestor, but this has not been confirmed.

Yuzzumi

The Yuzzums are fur-covered mammals with a wide mouth with protruding teeth on top of their heads and long legs. They are less intelligent than the Ewoks and dwell on the plains of the forest moon. Groups of Yuzzums often hunt in packs through the tall grass of the plains hunting for rodents to eat.

They have been exported as pets, but they are not very good at that. They have a musical language and some Yuzzumi have found a job as singers. One of the singers in Jabba the Hutt's court was a Yuzzum.

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Zabrak

The Zabrak are humanoids whose most distinctive feature is the array of small horns on top of their heads. Their home planet is Iridonia, though they have established many colonies on planets throughout the galaxy. It is believed that they are among the galaxy's first space-faring people. They have strong will-power and are a stubborn, proud people. By nature, they tend to be independent and fearless, hence have never been a successful venture in the slave trade.

Their crown of horns typically grow in at puberty, and are considered secondary sexual characteristics. The pattern in which these horns grow differs between Zabrak races (i.e. subspecies) analogous to skin color in humans.

Zabrak skin coloration can range from the rare pure white or pure black, to the more common shades of cream, peach, tan, and brown in between. Unlike humans, Zabrak skin color is not analogous to race. Rather it is a matter of genetic dominance and recessiveness, such as with the Ewok species, whose fur comes in various colors or patterns.

Zabrak can be completely bald or fully-haired. Again, it is analogous to race/subspecies. Certain horn patterns are linked with certain hair patterns (or baldness). Hair can be any of the same colors seen in the human species. However, unlike humans, Zabrak do not have eyebrows and do not grow facial hair.

Zabrak eye colors are often similar to the eye colors of humans, with blues and browns being the most common. Yellow, purple, red, green, and orange eyes are seen regularly. It should be noted however, that Darth Maul's red-yellow eye color was apparently the result of corruption by the Dark Side. His original eye color may never be known.

Zabrak also traditionally have facial tattoos, typically composed of a pattern of thin lines - which is considered the most traditional of Iridonian tattoos. In certain cases these tattoos can be quite elaborate (Maul's extensive red tattoo was actually a Sith tattoo, not a traditional Zabrak tattoo), but most Zabrak tend to be conservative with their designs. It is unclear what these designs signify. They may indicate which family the Zabrak belongs to, where they grew up, or they may well be just a matter of personal preference on the part of the Zabrak. The tattoos are obtained during a young Zabrak's rite of passage.

Known Zabrak from Canon include Agen Kolar, Eeth Koth, and Darth Maul. Known Zabrak from the Expanded Universe include Bao-Dur (Knights of the Old Republic II). The customizable player character of Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, Jaden Korr can be a Zabrak female.

The word Zabrak refers to both the species and the language. The plural of Zabrak is Zabrak, not Zabraks, and the name of their language is Zabrak, not Zabraki. Therefore, the word Zabrak is invariable.

Iridonian Zabrak

This species is the same as the Zabrak; however, the term Iridonian merely indicates those individual Zabrak who are from the planet or are a direct descendant of Zabrak born on the harsh desert planet--which is their homeworld and where the species is known to have evolved. Jedi Eeth Koth, who sat on the Jedi Council, Darth Maul the Sith Lord, and Bao-Dur, whose Mass Shadow Generator won the Mandalorian Wars, are all confirmed Iridonian Zabrak. Agen Kolar (whom Eeth Koth tapped to become his successor on the Jedi Council) is the same subspecies as his predecessor, based on horn pattern, hence it would be likely that Agen Kolar is also an Iridonian Zabrak, though this is merely speculation. More a cultural and geographical distinction than a biological one, Iridonian Zabrak are suspected to have a somewhat different and intact culture than those Zabrak who have spread throughout the galaxy and have largely become assimilated into the human-dominated culture. Scant evidence exists supporting a biological or anatomical difference between Iridonian Zabrak and others of the species, though some indicators include the tendency towards olive skin and dark hair - however, Darth Maul's skin color and hairless scalp challenge any generalities that could be made.

Zeltron

This race first appeared in the original Marvel Comics Star Wars series beginning at issue # 70 (their appearances run from issue #70-107).

The extremely attractive Zeltrons are a near-human species native to the planet Zeltros. Their skin is bright pink to a full red, a special pigmentation that develops from a reaction to their sun’s radiation. The Zeltron people have the ability to project powerful pheromones, much like those emitted by Falleen. These can be activated at will and can affect a specific individual or entire groups at the same time.

Zeltrons are also empathic, able to sense the feelings of others as well as project their own. For this reason they love and comfort is extremely important to them. Sharing positive emotions is deemed to everyone’s benefit, while sharing negative emotions is not. In accordance with this, Zeltros’ democratic government will go to great lengths to make sure no one on Zeltros is unhappy. Zeltros has had few tyrants or despotic rulers, because they cannot commit atrocities without experiencing another's pain. Zeltros has, however, been invaded twelve times in the past six centuries. But most invaders, because of the Zeltrons’ pheromones, have given up their hostile intentions and joined in the non-stop festivities. Hence, Zeltrons don’t worry about such trivial matters as planetary defenses or military forces. They are able fighters, though, and they stay in peak physical condition at all times.

Zeltrons will go to any length to please guests, and they get pleasure from being hospitable. They hold massive celebrations for practically any event. They are also extremely promiscuous, and are extremely proud of their sexual prowess. They consider concept of monogamy quaint, but unrealistic.

Zeltron technology is on par with most space-faring worlds. They possess space travel, advanced agricultural and industrial methods, and excellent knowledge of medicine, particularly antibiotics. Zeltron scientists have provided notable refinements in the fields of science, and created much of the technology for the Pleasure Domes at Hologram Fun World.

Zeltron craftsmen are renowned the galaxy over for their erotic sculptures, paintings, and other works of art. Also in high demand on other worlds are Zeltron courtesans, known as criblez, who fulfill any physical desire one may have, without limits. Many crimelords, particularly Hutts, have taken special interest in these Zeltron servants. Because of their popularity, and because they spend their lives pursuing gratification, Zeltrons are quite common in the galaxy, particularly at spaceports, where they can find many prospective mates. (source: Essential Guide to Alien Species, Del Rey, 2001)

This race has now appeared in the Star Wars videogame Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. One Zeltron in the seen in the Star Wars series was Luxa, an employee for the Exchange on Telos.

References

• Carey, C. Robert, et al. Galaxy Guide 12 - Aliens: Enemies and Allies. West End Games, 1995.
• Star Wars Role Playing Game (various books and articles published by West End Games and Wizards of the Coast)
• Information on novels used as sources can be found at List of Star Wars references

External links

• The Official Star Wars Databank
• Star Wars Wikies:Tauntaun

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