The Road to Episode Infinity: Aliens of Rogue One

Gigoran

The Gigoron were a tall species not-unlike-wookies with long fur. Though their fur was often white- brown, grey and black shades were not unheard of. Their fur served them well on planet Gigor, a frozen world in the Outer Rim. Gigorons were often enslaved or used as bodyguards.

A Gigoron named Moroff was a member of Saw Gerrera’s rebel cell. Like many Gigorons, Moroff wore a vocoder over his face to translate his native tongue into Galactic Basic. Many years later, Ymmoss (a female Gigoron) was a member of The Resistance.

Gigorons first appeared in a 1994 adventure journal article where they were described as peaceful primates that evolved from cave-dwellers.

Iakaru

On the planet Iakar, the Iakaru species evolved in the canopies of the widespread jungles. Their keen eyesight, acute spacial awareness, accurate depth perception, and quick reflexes enabled them to swing from the trees of their home planet. They were largely unknown in the wide-galaxy during the age of the Empire, because they had not yet developed hyperdrive technology. However pharmaceutical companies visited Iakar during the Clone Wars using the rainforests for research.

An Iakaru named Bistan joined the Rebellion after a special Rebel task force arrived on Iakar, seeking medical supplies. In Rogue One, Bistan was portrayed by Nick Kellington and was known as “Space Monkey” during filming.

Tognath

The Insectoid looking Tognath were native to planet Yar Tonga. Though they looked humanoid the Tognath hatched from eggs and had both an endoskeleton and exoskeleton. The Tognath also were immune to pain which aided them in combat.

Sometimes the eggs of the Tognath species would graft together before hatching. In these cases some Tognath were born as eggmates. Eggmates would often have possess telepathy with each other. The “Two Tubes” is an example of such eggmates. Bethni and Edrio were mercenaries associated with Enfys Nests’ Cloud Riders and Saw Gerrera’s rebel cell.

In addition to “Rogue One” and “Solo” the Tognath egg mates have appeared in “Rebels” and Marvel’s “Star Wars” line.

Talpini

The Talpini were a short species with a long frowning face. Hair covered the back of their heads and bottom of their chins and were known to come in shades of orange and white. Talpini often worked as spies, since their size allowed them an ability to blend in or hide.

Weeteef was the Talpini that appeared in “Rogue One”. Weeteef is portrayed by Warwick Davis who frequently portrays characters with W names including Wald, Weazel, Wodibin, Wollivan, and Wicket W. Warwick.

Since the release of Rogue One, various members of the Talpini species have appeared in the video game, “Star Wars Battlefront II” and the comics “Age of Republic - Jango Fett 1” and “Star Wars: Beckett 1”

Drabatan

The Drabatan were a large mouthed amphibious species native to the planet Pipada. Pipada was rich in natural resources and was quickly targeted by the Empire. Many of the Drabatan population was forced off planet and an imperial blockade was placed around the planet.

One female Drabatan, named Sa’Kalla, was a vocal opponent of the Imperial invasion of her world. She was later captured and executed in a public setting. Sa’Kalla became a martyr for the Drabatan people and many would cry her name before charging into battle.

Drabatans tended to have very long compound names, including Paodok'Draba'Takat Sap'De'Rekti Nik'Linke'Ti' Ki'Vef'Nik'NeSevef'Li'Kek who went by Pao for short. Pao was the Drabatan Rebel commando that appeared in “Rogue One”. Though Pao was originally designed as a spiky haired alien for “The Force Awakens” who did not appear in the final cut of the film.

Sabat

The Sabat were recognized by their cone-shaped heads, tufts of hair, and flat faces. A Sabat named Leevan Tenza was affiliated with Saw Gerrera's rebel cell. A Sabat named Gelan Yees was a member of the Enfys Nest’s Cloud-Riders.

Fans would have first glimpsed a Sabat in the comic “Obi-Wan and Anakin part II” several months before Leevan Tenza appearance in “Rogue One”. The species was first identified in the “Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide” Another Sabat was featured in the comic “The Screaming Citadel Part I” a few months before Gelan Yees appeared in “Solo”.

Keredian

Keredians were a large yellow-green amphibian-like species. They were such an obscure race in the galaxy that even the location of their homeworld was not known to outsiders. Some Keredian joined up with Saw Gerrera's cell and later many joined the Rebel Alliance.

Cycyed Ock was the member of this species that appeared in “Rogue One”. He notably wore a cyber-optic wire connected to his brain to enhance vision and allow him to closely examine Kyber Crystals. Cycyed Ock also weilded a vibrorang with deadly accuracy.

Another Keredian named Ruk recently appeared in the book “Choose Your Destiny: A Luke & Leia Adventure”.

Meftian

Meftians were a strange looking species with black fur covering their bodies and white fur covering their heads. A Meftian by the name of Kullbee Sperado appeared in “Rogue One” as a member of Saw Gerrera's rebel cell.

It is noted in the “Star Wars: Smuggler's Guide” that both Kullbee Spearado and Cycyed Ock survived the destruction of Jedha in a Z-95 headhunter. Actor Robert Nairne portrayed Cycyed Ock and Kullbee Sperado in “Rogue One”.

Delphidian

Delphidians hailed from the Delphidian Cluster. Though there were many subspecies of Delphidians, all had leathery stripes that ran through their bodies and faces. The Delphidian language had many dialects that were used throughout the trade routes of the Delphidian Cluster.

The Delphidian Durteel Haza appeared in “The Force Awakens” and another Delphidian that may have been Durteel Haza appeared in “Rogue One”.

Sidon Ithano, a Delphidian pirate, hid his appearance under a Kaleesh mask. He was known by many names including "Crimson Corsair", "Blood Buccaneer", and the "Red Raider".

Britarro

The Blue-skinned Britarro hailed from the planet Britaxis Minor. Their physical features include a bald head and flat nose. Nik Hepho was a Britarro bounty hunter who appeared as a background character in Jedha City in the film “Rogue One”. Britarro have also appeared in the comics “Tales from Vader's Castle 3” and “Doctor Aphra 20”.

Star Wars Aliens

The Aliens of the Cantina

http://roadto7.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-aliens-of-cantina_1.html

The Aliens of “The Empire Strikes Back"

http://roadto7.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-aliens-of-empire-strikes-back-what.html

The Aliens of Jabba’s Palace

http://roadto7.blogspot.com/2018/07/aliens-of-jabbas-palace.html

The Aliens of Max Rebo’s Band

http://roadto7.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-aliens-of-max-rebos-band.html

The Aliens of the Battle of Endor

http://roadto7.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-aliens-of-battle-of-endor.html

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