Pau’an
Pau’ans
lived in the sink holes of planet Utapau. They were sometimes called “The
Ancients” due to the fact that they lived for centuries. They were tall
compared to humans, but had a coexisting relationship with the much shorter
Utai, the other sentient species of the planet. Typically Pau’ans served as the
leaders of their society, while Utai served as the laborers.
Pau’ans
were carnivorous, eating only meat. They also rode tamed varactyls. Many
creation myths exist over their origin of the Pau’ans, with some claiming that
Pau’ans and Utai were once the same species. Others claim that Pau’ans
originally lived on the planet’s surface, but eventually severe winds forced
them underground.
The
face of the Pau’ans was inspired by African-Tribal masks. During the production
of “Revenge of the Sith” they were originally intended to represent the
occupants of planet Mustafar. Utapau was the original name for planet Tatooine
in scripts for “A New Hope” and later the original name Naboo in early drafts
of “The Phantom Menace”.
Utai
It
is said that Utai lived in deep underground caves on planet Utapau, until one
day they befriended the Pau’ans. After a cooperative society was established
between the two species, the Utai happily worked as the laborer class while the
Pau’ans took the leadership roles. The Utai outnumbered the Pau’ans at a ratio
of 7:3. The Utai had a naturally good at working with animals and many worked
closely with varactyls and dactillions.
The
Utai are not as well-known among Star Wars fans compared to their Pau’an
counterparts. They only had a tiny amount of screen time in “Revenge of the
Sith”. However, there was an Utai action figure released in 2009 as part
of the “Legacy Collection”.
Mustafarian
The
insectoid Mustafarian species were strange beings from the volcanic planet of
Mustafar. The northern subspecies of Mustafarians were tall and while their
southern counterparts were short, stocky and built for labor. The species rode
Lava Fleas and mined lava. Workers wore breathing masks, thick armor, and used
cybernetics to enhance their limbs.
It
is notable that Mustafarians look similar to another insectoid species in the
Star Wars galaxy (the Kubaz). They have been a similar facial shape and have
been depicted wearing similar outfits- which suggests that they could be
related. Though Mustafarians are only briefly glimpsed in “Revenge of the
Sith”, a Mustafarian action figure was released in 2005.
Kaleesh
The
Kaleesh were a bat-eared red-skinned species from planet Kalee. Their society
was deeply religious, warlike and traditional. It was rare to see a Kaleesh
without a white skull-like mask covering their face. The Kaleesh were renowned
for their lack of mercy and the sight of their yellow eyes behind their tribal
masks was something to fear.
The
only Kaleesh to be featured in a “Star Wars” film was General Grievous, but
(like Vader) he was more machine than organic. Much of the Kaleesh mythology in
the Expanded Universe was retconned from earlier material. For example Sk’ar, a
villian from a 1981 comic, was later identified as a Kaleesh in 2007
StarWars.com article. Also, the pirate Sidon Ithano, who appears in “The Force
Awakens” wears a red helmet that is said to be of Kaleesh origin.
Muun
The
Muun were native to the frigid world of Scopio. They were noted for their
elongated heads and high intelligence. Many Muun were noted for mathematical
and financial genius. Prior to the Clone Wars they founded the InterGalactic
Banking Clan. The Muun Colony of Muunilinst was nicknamed “Moneyland” and was
the headquarters of the Banking Clan.
During
the Clone Wars the Banking Clan were founding members of the The Confederacy of
Independent Systems and Chairman San Hill was on the Separatist Council.
The Muun were notably involved in the Battle of Muunilinst which resulted
in the arrest of San Hill.
Though
the CGI character San Hill was the only Muun featured in the Star Wars films,
there was another Muun important to the mythology of the prequels. Darth
Plagueis, the Sith Lord that was master to Palpatine, was portrayed as a Muun
in the Old Expanded Universe- specifically in the book “Darth Plagueis” by
James Luceno.
Skakoan
On
the core world of Skako, the gaunt humanoids known as the Skakoans breathed the
high-pressure methane atmosphere. Off-World, however, Skakoans wore pressure
suits and masks. Due to this fact many Skakoans did not venture off planet and
the culture became distrusting of outsiders to the point that many Skakoans
were Xenophobic.
One
notable Skokoan was Wat Tambor, the foreman of the Techno Union. Tambor was a
founding member of the Separatist council. Though Wat Tambor is a biological
being and not a droid, Star Wars sound designer Ben Burtt has called Tambor his
“favorite robot”.
Koorivar
The
reptilian species known as the Koorivar had to flee their original homeworld
when their star became unstable. The Koorivar travelled through the galaxy
until finally finding a tropical planet that they named Kooriva.
The
Koorivar could be identified by a prominent spiraling horn located on the top
of their heads. A Koorivar senator named Passel Argente was head of the
Corporate Alliance and was a founding member of the Separatist council. Though
Senator Argente and the Kooriva government joined the Separatists, many
Koorivar remained loyal to the Republic and moved to Antar 4 (the Gotal
homeworld).
Gossam
The
Gossam homeworld of Castell was purchased by the Commerce Guild during the
early days of the Republic. Many of the dimmuniative Gossam worked as
indentured servants for the Commerce Guild, though some Gossam were able to
work their way up through the ranks to positions of power.
Prior
to the Clone Wars a female Gossam named Shu Mai had become president of the
guild. Like many females of her species Shu Mai wore her hair in a curved horn
on the back of her head. Near the end of the Clone Wars, Shu Mai was killed by
Darth Vader on planet Mustafarr along with the rest of the Separatist Council.
Chagrian
Chagrians
were an amphibious race from the Inner Rim planet of Champala. All Chagrians
had two downward facing growths known as lethorns and the males had two upward
facing horns as well. Though most Chagrians have blue skin, some were known to
have purple or red skin.
Mas
Amedda was a Chagrian politician who was the Vice Chair of the galactic senate
under Chancellor Valorum and Chancellor Palpatine. Amedda was one of
Palpatine’s most trusted allies, even when the Galactic Empire sought to purge
non-humans from their ranks. After Palpatine’s death however, Amedda lost
standing in the Empire. After the Battle of Jakku, Amedda signed Galactic
Concordance with the New Republic which formally ended the war between the
Empire and Rebellion.
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