Touch the screen here at any time to return to the main document. | S returned 4867 results. S-1 Viper Automadon a typographic name given to the X-1 Viper Automadon. (DE2) S-100 this was Corellian Engineering Corporation's version of the Stinger-class fighter. Meauring just 3.5 meters in length, the S-100 was lightly armed by highly maneuverable. Developed around the time of the Great Sith War, the S-100 boasted a pair of assault laser cannons and two proton torpedo launchers as armament. These ships were favored by the Jedi Knights of the era, because their maneuverability allowed them to avoid an outright dogfight while disabling a target. (PJSB) S12-series Droid a series of cylindrical droids produced by Industrial Automaton. (CRO) S1BR a SoroSuub blaster weapon. (WG) S1S Surveillance Droid produced by TapTronics during the New Order, this surveillance droid was designed to supplement actual security forces. It was a simple automaton, essentially a repulsor-equipped camera with minimal computer memory and skills. (TSIA) S-2 this was a standard communications encryption protocol used by the Thaereian military, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. (LFCW) S2P-030 this research droid was essentially a rolling computer which was equipped with arms. Known as OhThreeOh, it was programmed for biological research and was assigned to the Almas Academy during the last decades of the Old Republic. Unknown to the researchers on Almas, S2P-030 was actually an espionage droid, although the droid did not know who or where it was sending its data-filled signals, nor did it even know it was sending out the data. (LFC) S2R this was a series of scientific droids produced by TelBrinTel during the height of the New Order. Originally designed to Imperial military specifications, the S2R series had the ability to "brainstorm" due to the use of an advanced protocol chip. They were deployed in laboratories which focused on biological and chemical warfare, as well as armor and guidance system development facilities. (SWJ13) S2R(A) this was the civilian verson of the TelBrinTel S2R science droid. It had the same capabilities as the military version - including the ability to "brainstorm" - but was hard-wired so that it could not knowingly work on weapons projects. (SWJ13) S-3 this was Damorind Securities' portable force cage. (GG10) S-4 this was the model number of an underwater torpedo launched designed and produced by Czerka during the Galactic Civil War. (HAS) S40K this was the model number designation of the Phoenix Hawk-class light pinnace, designed and built by Kuat Systems Engineering. (SOG) S-4QD this protocol droid was the only non-organic entity left on the moon of Tilnes, at the time of the Battle of Naboo. S-4QD remained on Tilnes even after the Verga Mer Mining Company instituted its "purely organic workforce," because it served as a representative for the droid manufacturing centers on Uffel. S-4QD was unsure why it was left on Tilnes, although it understood that its role was of an advisor. S-4QD was not even sure that S-4QD was its original desingation, having withstood nearly 100 system shutdowns in its twenty years of service on Tilnes. (LFC) S-5 this was the designation of the heavy blaster used by the Security Officer Corps of Naboo, during the last decades of the Old Republic. Produced by Theed Arms, the S-5 was also the base used for ascension guns, and a quick modification allowed a general-use blaster to become an ascension gun. Note that the Arms and Equipment Guide indicates that this weapon was produced by SoroSuub. (IG1, SON, AEG) S-5 this was the designation of a mid-sized power generator developed on Nubia. The S-5 was developed to complement the 150 hyperdrive core. (X2) S-6 this was a Nubian power generator, developed to accommodate some of the Nubians' most advanced hyperdrive systems during the years following the Battle of Naboo. (X2) S-87 this starship sensor system was developed and manufactured by Gavvatronics during the Old Republic. (SWJ5) S87 Dynamo Gurian's hovercraft power plant dynamo, similar to that used on Mekuun's Hoverscout combat vehicle. (ISB) S9 Heavy Power Droid this was Veril Line Systems' answer to the EG-6 power droid. Measuring just under a meter in height, the S9 moved about on a pair of heavy-duty treads. It could recharge the power cells of a starship in just under a day, making it a more powerful energy supplier than the EG-6. (FTD) Sa Kasik this was a Nothoiin term used to describe an elderly member of society. (WOA33) Sa kyr'am Nau tracyn kad, Vode an this Mandalorian war chant translated into Basic as "Forged like the saber in the fires of death, Brothers all." (RCHC) Saadoon-Kauldi a crimelord active during the Galactic Civil War, Saadoon-Kauldi was recruited to the world of Socorro by Abdi-Badawzi to help expand the presence of Ethra Brewery and other Socorran businesses beyond the Socorran System. A member of the Kadri'Ra species, it was rumored that Kauldi was enslaved and transported on a slaveship with the great-grandfather of Abdi-Badawzi, and that he was freed when the Badawzi family arranged for the ship to be attacked and the slaves freed. Abdi-Badawzi called on a "debt of honor" when he recruited Kauldi, promising a portion of the profits from the Ethra Brewery as well as a stronghold on the planet Neftali. Kauldi eventually agreed, hoping to begin a working relationship with the Society of the Black Bha'lir as well. Pret Swain later supplied a bulk cruiser for Kauldi to use as a personal transport, which he named the Merkel and used as an orbiting base near Neftali. However, the plight of his people - enslaved by the Empire - was never far from Kauldi's mind. He also never forgot the fact that he himself was a former slave, and he worked hard to free slaves and give them positions in his organization where warranted. (SWJ5, BSS) Saadul an alien race. (JE) Saago this species of grass is found on near the deserts and beaches of the planet Naboo. Its blades are tall and brittle, and have a greenish-gray color. The Gungans harvest large amounts of saago grass and boil it in the sap of the rutiger tree, during which the saago grass is softened and strengthened. The pliable blades are then woven into a heavy cloth that is used by soldiers as a natural armor covering. (GF) Saahir Ru'luv this Twi'lek female was a noted singer and entertainer who often worked at the Orange Lady Tavern on Corellia. She was also a contact for the Alliance's weapons smugglers in the area. During her early career, she fell in love with Thaddeus Ross, and the two remained together for three years before she broke off the relationship. She turned her attention to Juri Marbra, and the two planned to get married when Saahir asked Thaddeus to run some weapons for the Alliance. She was fatally wounded when the Empire discovered the location of the Alliance's base at Merich's Bend, and raided the facility. Thaddeus managed to recover her body, but she died in his arms shortly afterward. Before she passed away, Saahir made Thaddeus swear to go to the moon of Isamu with someone he really cared for, to forgive her for her breaking off of their relationship. (SWJ15) Saak'ak this was the name of the Neimoidian freighter which Nute Gunray and Rune Haako used to launch their blockade of the Naboo System with Darth Sidious. The ship was visually just a simple freighter of the horseshoe-designed favored by the Trade Federation, but was well armed and protected. The name Saak'ak translated into Basic as Profiteer. Note that Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Characters indicates that the Saak'ak was the Droid Control Ship destroyed in the Battle of Naboo. (DMSH, COD, NEGC) Sa'Alana this was a noted member of the Tarasin race. (LFC) Saalo Morn this ancient Sith fanatic had originally failed in his training as a Jedi, some 1,000 years after the Great Sith War. He stole his master's helmet, which had been infused with the Force, and fled the Core Worlds to set up his own kingdom. He was able to quell the locals, but never found an apprentice worthy of training. Saalo Morn never really died, but passed into a state of unity with the Dark Side of Force when he was buried in his crypt. He remained within his crypt, assuming the guise of a bas-relief on the walls, until a group of adventurers discovered his crypt many millennia later. Awakened by the presence of the Force among the adventurers, Morn's spirit led the group deeper into the crypt and drew on their Force-sensitivity, hoping to get one of the group to don the ancient helmetof his master. The adventurers refused to accede to his wishes, and destroyed the helmet. Saalo Morn's spirit was dissipated, and was never seen again. (WOA7) Saar this surname was common among human settlements found throughout in the galaxy. (GCG) Saar, Anton the author of Of Droids and Men. (RASB) Saar, Valara this woman was a member of the Force-sensitive Yashuvhi, and was living on the planet Yashuvhu when the crew of the Old Republic exploration vessel Pathfinder III located their planet. She was eager to learn more about the Jedi Knights, and spent a great deal of time with the team from the Old Republic learning what she could. She convinced the crew of the Pathfinder III to take her with them when they returned to their base. Valara wandered the galaxy for many years, learning everything she could about the civilizations she encountered, before returning to Yashuvhu to share her experiences. She was deemed a Prophetess, and spent the rest of her life training the Yashuvhi in the use of the Force. (SWRPG, WOTC) Saarai-kaar this was the highest rank any of the Jensaarai Force users could achieve. At any point in time, there could only be one Saarai-kaar among the Jensarai, much the same as there was only one Dark Lord of the Sith. Like the other Jensaarai, the Saarai-kaar wore cortosis-covered armor. Nikkos Tyris was one of the most powerful of the Saarai-kaar, until he was defeated by Nejaa Halcyon. When Leonia Tavira twisted the Jensaarai to her uses, she made them believe that a Halcyon would be their undoing unless they served her. How she discovered Corran Horn's true identity is a mystery, but she kidnapped Mirax Terrik and made the Jensaarai hold her on Suarbi 7/5 in order to draw Corran into her trap. The Saarai-kaar believed the charade whole-hearted, especially after Tavira shot the former Imperial governor and claimed to be liberating the natives of Suarbi 7/5 from Imperial control. When Corran and Luke Skywalker assaulted suarbi 7/5 in an effort to free Mirax, they came up against Tavira, the Saarai-karr and the combined might of the Jensaarai. Luke took care of the warriors while Corran battle their female leader. She nearly had him, until he recognized the fighting style she used from his vision of Halcyon's death, and implanted an image of Tyris in her mind. Her momentary lapse in concentration dropped her defenses, and Mirax stunned her with several blasters from her own weapon. When she awoke later on, she accused Luke and Corran of prolonging her death, but Elegos A'kla used his memnii of her husband's and Nikkos Tyris' deaths to try and convince her of the truth in their words. She chose not to believe, revealing that the Jensaarai were descended from Force users who had learned of Sith magics, but their number died with Tyris. The new Saarai-kaar continued to believe the Jedi were wrong, but actually trained her disciples with the light side of the Force. The word Saarai-kaar is a Sith term meaining "keeper of the truth." When Emperor Palpatine began his Jedi purge, his discovery of Force users on Suarbi 7/5 led him to send Darth Vader there. Rather than accept the allegiance of the new Saarai-kaar's son, Vader killed him as a Jedi, since he lacked the Sith magic. (IJ) Saarge this crimelord ran a top-notch organization during the height of the New Order. His mercenaries and hired thugs were always well-armed, finely attired, and smugly confident in their abilities. (GMS) Sa'arli this Tarasin served as an aide to Senator Lavina Wren of Cularin, during the early years of the Clone Wars. She was distinguished from other Tarasin by an unusual tattoo of a snakelike lizard, whose tail ran from her jawline up to and around her ear-slit. (LFCW) Saarn this backwater, Outer Rim world was once the site of a major Alliance base. This base served the sector as an intelligence and communications relay station. It was abandonded following the Battle of Endor, when the Star Destroyer Stormhawk entered the system and destroyed the base. The New Republic dispatched a team to reclaim the base. (SWJ6) Saava Silk this was one of the galaxy's finest fabrics. (SESB) Sab Rufo Academy an institute of higher learning, Sab Rufo Academy maintained an oceanographic institute on Trieron. (PG1) Saba this was the alias used by the Dark Lady during her mission to infiltrate the estate of Vien'sai'malloc, during the height of the Clone Wars. Saba was the servant of Tuulaa Doneeta. The alias was discovered by Aurra Sing, who was secretly working for Vien'sai'malloc at the time. (J3) Saba Sebatyne this Barabel was one of the leaders of the rogue group of Force-sensitives known as the Wild Knights. Saba and her comrades had been trained by the Jedi Knight Eelysa, during the human's mission to Barab I. During the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, Saba felt that it was time for the Wild Knights to join the Jedi Knights in defending the galaxy. She sent three of her students - her own son Tesar and his hatchmates, Bela and Krasov Hara - to join Luke Skywalker at Eclipse. Later, after the death of Anakin Solo at Myrkr, it was Saba who suggested that the Jedi Knights begin using Force-melds to join their minds together with the Force, using their combined might in battle against the Yuuzhan Vong. Her suggestion was two-fold, to assist the New Republic's military and to help the Jedi Knights - especially Tahiri Veila - regain a measure of their humanity in the face of devastating loss and anguish. Saba remained part of Luke Skywalker's inner circle of advisors, and she continued to fight against the Yuuzhan Vong invaders. When her hatchmate, Reswa, was to have her coming-of-age ceremony, Saba returned to Barab I, only to find the world engulfed in flames. The Yuuzhan Vong had reduced the planet's surface to bubbling lava and eliminated all lifeforms. Angry and hurt, Saba attacked the remaining transport ship and its coralskipper escort. Unknown to Saba was the fact that the transport was a slaveship which held all the surviving Barabels, who were to be enslaved by the alien invaders. As she destroyed the transport, Saba watched in horror as Barabel bodies spewed out. Later, after returning to Master Skywalker, Saba was forced to admit that death was probably better for her people than slavery. Nevertheless, Saba felt responsible for the death of her people, and fought back against the Yuuzhan Vong with a vengeance. That fire was quenched somewhat when Master Skywalker asked her to accompany him on a mission to locate Zonama Sekot. Saba took the offer as Master Skywalker intended it, as a way to take the hunt back to the enemy. An unexpected outcome of Saba's loss at Barab I was a heightened Force-sense for life. Saba found that she could sense life around her in greater detail, and could even sense when another being was ill. It was not quite a healer's skill, but something that Saba used on many occasions to help her fellow Jedi. This ability brought her closer to the Chadra-Fan healer Tekli, as the two worked together to try and heal Tahiri Veila and, later, Gilad Pellaeon. When the Yuuzhan Vong then attacked Borosk in an effort to eliminate the Imperials, Saba volunteered - along with Danni Quee - to infiltrate a slaveship to liberate the captured Imperials and destroy the ship from within. Their actions in freeing the surviving Imperials earned her the respect of Pellaeon and several other military leaders. Later, after the Jedi had finally located Zonama Sekot, Saba felt herself drawn into the planet's immense lifeforce. She felt more at home on the rogue planet than on her own homeworld, and this helped her see that in locating the planet and proving that the Jedi indeed looking for a peaceful resolution to the war, she had acquitted herself of the loss of Barab I. Saba found a new resolve to help settle the conflict with the Yuuzhan Vong. During the final stages of the battle against the Yuuzhan Vong, after the living planet Zonama Sekot agreed to help bring about an end to the conflict, Saba was one of several Jedi Knights were bonded to seed-partners and provided with Sekotan starships. (SBS, Y, FH1, FH3, UF) Sabacc a card game played in most every casino, sabacc used a standard deck of seventy-six cards. The deck was split into four suits and a set of face cards. The four suits were represented by sabres, coins, flasks, and staves; each suit had eleven regular cards numbered 1 through 11 and four ranked cards - the Commander, The Mistress, the Master, and the Ace. The ranked cards were valued from twelve to fifteen. The face cards were split into two groups of eight cards, with pairs having positive and negative values. Among the face cards were The Idiot (value zero), the Queen of Air and Darkness (positive or negative 2), Endurance (positive or negative eight), Balance (positive or negative eleven), Demise (positive of negative thirteen), Moderation (positive or negative fourteen), the Evil One (positive or negative fifteen), and the Star (positive or negative seventeen). Note that Galaxy of Fear 4 - The Nightmare Machine claims there are only 72 cards in a sabacc deck. Non-standard sabacc decks have included such face cards as Chance, Hazard, the Satellite, The Wheel, and The Damaged Starship, among others. The object of each hand was to come as close to positive or negative twenty-three as possible. A score of greater than twenty-three, less than negative twenty-three, or zero was known as a "bomb-out." In a sabacc match, there were multiple rounds played, and wagering occurs in each round. The winner of each hand won the contents of the hand pot, while the sabacc pot was kept separate for the winner of the entire match. According to most gaming experts, there were five major forms of sabacc played across the galaxy. Many beings, Lando Calrissian among them, claimed to be able to tell fortunes with a deck of sabacc cards. The various cards were used like tarot cards, and Lando considered the Commander of Staves to be a representation of himself. The Ryn nomad Droma claimed that the Ryn were the original inventers of the sabacc deck, but they used it as a spiritual training device: in other words, to tell fortunes Each suit represented an aspect of the individual's being - staves represented spiritual enterprise, flasks represented emotional states, saber represented mental pursuits, and coins represented material well-being. The ranked cards indicated individuals of specific inclination, and the face cards represented specific events or actions. (ESB, LCM, HTTE, DA, HTSB, GOF4, HT) Sabacc Mask this was the term used by gamblers - especially sabacc players - to identify the completely expressionless face of a competitor. A sabacc mask betrayed no emotion, not even in the slightly twitch of an eyelash. A true sabacc mask was said to be unreadbale even by a Lorrdian. (MBS) Sabacc Pot this was the name given to the main collection of credits and goods which was reserved for the winner of an entire sabacc match. The winners of individual hands were awarded credits from the hand pot. (HTTE) Sabacc Solitaire any of the one-player forms of sabacc. (TMEC) Sabador a Rakririan who owns a petshop on Etti IV. (HSE) Sabador's an exotic pet store on Etti IV, owned by the Rakririan Sabador. It specializes in unique, non-sentient species that make almost any level of pet, from the passive to the dangerous. Han Solo buys a dinko from Sabador, to give to Ploovo 2-for-1 as a "gift." (HSE) Sabaoth Starfighter this starfighter design incorporated a tiny, central body to which a pair of long, down- and forward-sloped wings was attached. The ship resembled an attacking bird of prey when flowin in battle. Laser cannons were mounted beneath the cockpit and at each wingtip, giving the Sabaoth fighter a wide firing arc. (TCG5) Sabe' this young Naboo woman was very similar in appearance to her Queen, Amidala. Sabe' served as one of Amidala's handmaidens, but also played a more important role. Like the other handmaidens, Sabe' was chosen by Captain Panak for her strength, loyalty, and resemblance to Amidala. As part of carefully maintained ruse, Amidala often wore elaborate clothing and make-up in public. This tended to mask her actual appearance somewhat. In times where the Queen's safety was at risk, Sabe' would take the Queen's place, dressing up in the clothing and make-up and acting as the Queen herself. Amidala, meanwhile, would assume the role of Padme Naberrie, another handmaiden. The pair had also worked a method of covert communication that they could use whenever Sabe acted as Queen and had to answer important questions. Thus, the deception was nearly flawless to anyone not familiar with Naboo. Sabe' was portrayed by Kiera Knightley in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1, TPM, JQA) Saber Cat this enormous, black-furred predator was native to the planet Monastery. Distinguished by the thick horn which grew from the crown of its skull, the saber cat had four huge paws, each of which ended with five clawed toes. The sisters of the Order of the Sacred Circle befriended a number of saber cats during their time on Monastery, keeping them as pets while allowing them to roam the rainforests like wild creatures. (MC35) Saber Enterprises a dummy corporation set up by the Empire as a front for its secret anti-espionage operations. It was run ostensibly by Renik during the Galactic Civil War. (SE, SESB) Saber Rakes this subclass of Tapani Sector's nobility was born from those youths who formed themselves into gangs and fought with lightfoils. These group had well-developed rivalries, and their feuds often ended in death. These events led the Great Council to ban the use of functioning lightfoils within the sector, a law which the Empire supported. Nonetheless, the Saber Rakes continue to duel, but newer rules prohibiting the killing of an opponent have been formed. (PGT) Saber Squadron led by Soontir Fel, this TIE Interceptor squadron was formed to defend the second Death Star during its construction over the forest moon of Endor. Membership in the squadron required a minimum of ten kills by a pilot, and their fighters were painted with a bloodstripe to indicate their skills. The squadron was assigned the responsibility of protecting the Avenger during the Battle of Endor. (CCG11) Saber Squadron this was the name of Luke Skywalker's personal starfighter squadron, put together from Jedi and non-Jedi pilots in order to defend the Jedi Knights' base on Eclipse from Yuuzhan Vong invasion. This squadron was called to duty during the Second Battle of Coruscant, and took heavy losses. The survivors were redeployed to other units, including the Twin Suns Squadron commanded by Skywalker. (SBS, EL1) Sabercat a vicious predator with arm-long fangs. (SE) Saber-class Fighter Tank this was the designation of the TX-130 series of repulsor tanks produced by Rothana Heavy Engineering for use by the Army of the Republic, during the Clone Wars. (OWS, WOTC) Saberdart this was a unique form of projectile created by the Kaminoan race. The central dart was surrounded by two knife-like wings, and a series of unusual cuts along the side identified it as a Kaminoan design. (AOTCN) Saber-fang this vicious predator, named for its razor-sharp fangs, was native to the planet Saki. (MBS) Saber's Tooth this cantina was located near the starport in the city of Taskeed, on the planet Yefowr. (SWJ14) Sabiador Slavers one of the larger slaving operations allowed to continue during the Galactic Civil War, although they disbanded during the early years of the New Republic. (DARK, KO) Sabilon this region of the planet Glee Anselm was the home of the Nautolan race. (NEGC) Sabis, Archa this wealthy cyborg lived in a luxurious skyhook which was tethered to the planet Coruscant during the height of the New Order. Much of his fortune came from the manufacture of energy shield generators, and Sabis was able to buy his way into Coruscant's high society. However, his meteoric rise was cut short when he contracted a nonlethal form of Knowt's Disease, and he lost his right arm and most of this torso and face to the disease. In order to survive, his arms and other body parts were replaced with cybernetic prostheses, including much of his brain. He was abandoned by his socialite "friends", and isolated himself in his skyhook. Many beings considered Sabis to be insane, especially after he began to speak out in favor of the rights of droids. Little did they realize that the cybernetic implants in his brain had been infected by a computer virus, which drove him slowly insane. At some point during the Galactic Civil War, Sabis' skyhook suddenly became untethered, and would have been shot down if it hadn't been rescued by a group of freelance operatives. In the wake of this near-disaster, Sabis tried to initiate the Second Droid Revolution. His efforts were thwarted, however, when the construction droid he was using as a base of operations was disabled. (CCW) Sabit this X'Ting was the mate of Caiza Quill. They managed their relationship by timing their sexual phase changes to be nearly oppposite one another. (TCD) Sable II this modified Corellian gunship was owned by the pirate Karn Granzor. It was the Sable II which attacked the merchant ship Eclipse. The pirates didn't board the Eclipse with guns blazing, preferring to take the cargo with minimal bloodshed. Drek Drednar was a crewman aboard the Eclipse, but jumped ship when he discovered the pirates were not the bloodthirsty bandits he was led to believe. However, Drednar eventually jumped ship and started his own pirate gang, and later returned to destroy the Sable II and killed captain Granzor. (SWJ5) Sable III formerly known as the Anto's Star, this heavily-modified CR90 corvette was stolen by the pirate gang controlled by Drek Drednar. It was named for the gunship Sable II, from which Drednar nad his crew learned the ropes of piracy before jumping ship to set out on their own. The Sable III was armed with five double turbolaser cannons, a turret-mounted ion cannon, and a pair of tractor beam projectors. (SWJ5) Sabo Leeda this male Aqualish was a pirate of some renown during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. He worked briefly with Meeko Ghintee before the Muttani was arrested, and later worked with Quallung Tula, Grillo Zaman, Bado Karpa, and Tuba Acho to steal fuel cells from the Outland Transit Station during Ghintee's escape from Oovo IV. However, a bounty was placed on all their heads by Rozatta, and Sabo Leeda was captured by Jango Fett shortly afterward. (BH) Sabol this Imperial Lieutenant was serving as an Intelligence officer during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Lieutenant Sabol, despite being one of the few female officers in the Empire, was known for her ruthless nature and her intoleration of failure. However, her career was marked by the acquisition of often useless information, which kept her from advancing up the chain of command. (SWGAL) Sabosen this was one of the four ruling families of the Chiss civiliation. Like the other families, the Sabosen bloodlines predate modern Chiss society. The Sabosen syndic was charged with ensuring that justice, health, and educational services were evenly distributed across all Chiss colonies. (GMR5, FH2) Sabra this YT-1300 light freighter was owned and operated by Twin Suns Transport Services. It was flown by Ace Azzameen during his early training with his sister, Aeron. (XWA) Sabran this female Imperial naval officer was known for her fluency in alien languages. She was able to speak in over 300 unique tongues, and was also known for her diligence and self-confidence during a mission. She was framed for leaking information to the Alliance and sent to an Imperial prison. However, Janq Paramexor learned of her language skills, and arranged to have her freed if she agreed to join his guild as a bounty hunter. She quickly agreed, and put her determination and training to work for his operation. (GG10) Sabrashi this alien race was noted for the creation of the fear stick. (NEGW) Sabrashi Bio-chemical Deterrants, Incorporated this weapons manufacturer produced a variety of chemical weapons for personal protection. Note that The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology indicates that the Sabrashi were and alien people. (FOP, NEGW) Sabre a Ripoblus assault transport operative during the Sepan Civil War. (TIE) Sabre Club located within The Ace of Sabres, on Kluistar, this exclusive casino was open to only the wealthiest VIPs. Situated on the (lucky) thirteenth floor, the Sabre Club catered to all sorts of royalty, nobility, and corporate elite. Membership was limited to 999, with each member paying 25,000 credits for a two-year membership. Members in current standing were given the guaranteed option to renew their membership. (WSV) Sabrin Ring this small empire was forged by Lady Miletta Sarbin, shortly after the Battle of Endor. She later negotiated with the Hutts for support and protection. The Ring was the prevalent force on the planets Sabrix, Elokas, and Helisk, and was more of a criminal empire than a political one. (GG11) Sabrin, Miletta this woman was one of the few females who rose to political power in the Empire. She was born to a wealthy family with influential connections, but she distinguished herself as a member of the Imperial militia during the assaults which ousted the Alliance from Koradin Sector. She later became the Prefect, then Governor, of the Renillis System four years before the Battle of Yavin. Her belief in the Empire was shattered with the destruction of Alderaan, and the casual acceptance of the destruction by the Emperor and her own staff. Although she hated the Alliance, she was still dismayed by the loss of life during the Galactic Civil War. After the Battle of Endor, she deserted the Empire and took a small frigate and a crew with her to the Outer Rim. There, she established the Sabrin Ring on Sabrix and negotiated with the Hutts for support and protection. (GG11) Sabrix this was the primary world in the Sabrixin System, one of three worlds in the system which were habitable. It was named for Miletta Sabrin, who fled to the previously uncharted planet after the Battle of Endor. (GG11) Sacbee this was a species of bulbous insect which was bio-engineered by the Yuuzhan Vong. (UF) Sache this given name was commonly given to female human children throughout the galaxy. (GCG) Sache' this young Naboo girl served as one of Queen Amidala's handmaidens. Like the other handmaidens, Sache was chosen by Captain Panak for her strength, loyalty, and resemblance to Amidala. Of all Amidala's handmaidens, Sache and Yane were the youngest, and were left behind when the Queen traveled to Coruscant to petition the blockade of Naboo by the Trade Federation. Sache as portrayed by Sofia Coppola in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1, JQA) Sacheen-class Escort Ship this starship was the first of the new class of ships designed for use by the New Republic. It measured 375 meters in length, and served as the blueprint for the Hajen-class fleet tender. They were the smallest of the new class designed for independent operations, and were often assigned screening duties in support of large fleets. The could also served as system patrol ships when supported by a squadron of starfighters berthed in its main hangar area. The Sacheen-class escort was armed with 10 heavy turbolaser cannons, 8 laser cannons, and 8 ion cannons, and was equipped with a Class-1 hyperdrive and enhanced shielding and hull plating. (SOL, CTD) Sachoore, Denlace this man was a clerk for the Corporate Alliance, until it was discovered that he had a tiny computer memory system implanted into his skull. He was arrested for embezzling millions of credits and later interrogated, during which time he provided information on the training facility on Yirt-4138-Grek-12, shortly before the Clone Wars. (HNN4) Saclas this barren planet, located along the Solenbaran Merchant Route, was the homeworld of the Ocsinin race. It was perhaps best-known for the gelatinous pet slimes which lived on the planet, and were popular among young Gamorreans. (AIR) Sacor this yellow star was the central body around which the planet Sacorria orbited. Note that Coruscant and the Core Worlds denotes this star by the name Sacorria. Also note that this source claims the Sacor star was an orange giant. (CTD, CCW) Sacorrata this large city was located on the main continent of the planet Sacorria. The Sacorria Central Spaceport was located on the outskirts of the city. (CCW) Sacorria see Sacor (CCW) Sacorria a planet located in the Outlier Systems in the Corellian Sector, Sacorria orbited the star known as Sacor, and had a single moon known as Sarcophagus. Among the many traditionsobserved on Sacorria was the requirement that all women have their father's permission to marry. During the Old Republic, Sacorria kept primarily to itself, and it had token representation in the Galactic Senate by way of its natives coming fromother planets in the Sector. The population of Sacorria, made up of humans, Dralls, and Selonians, each provided a representative to the planetary government, known as the Sacorrian Triad. This Triad chafed under the New Order, when it was subjugated to the authority of the Corellian Diktat, but regained power in the aftermath of the Battle of Endor. When the racial separation began in the Corellian Sector, just prior to Thrackan Sal-Solo's rise to power, the Saccorian Triad also ruled that marriages to off-worlders would be outlawed. This put a kink in Lando Calrissian's plans to marry Tendra Risant. Despite the resolution of the Corellian Crisis, the Sacorrian Triad remained the official government of the planet. The average day on Sacorria lasted 23 standard hours, and its year lasted 343 local days. (AC, CTD, CCW) Sacorria Central Spaceport located on the primary continent of the planet Sacorria, this spaceport was one of the most impressive buildings found on the planet. Located on the outskirts of Sacorrata, some 500 kilometers inland from Dorthus Tal Island, the Sacorria Central Spaceport catered to the needs of offworld visitors to Sacorria. Filled with shops, restaurants, and hotels, the spaceport was practically a self-contained city. (CCW) Sacorrian this was the term used to describe any being who was native to the planet Sacorria, whether they were human, Selonian, or Drall. (CCW) Sacorrian Grain Whiskey this spirit was distilled on the planet Sacorria, from the many grains which were grown there. (CCW) Sacorrian Triad this was the primary governmental body of the planet Sacorria. It was formed from three leaders, each representing one of the three main races - human, Selonian, and Drall - which made Sacorria their home. During the New Order, the Triad was forced to cede power to the Corellian Diktat, at the order of Emperor Palpatine., but it re-established its control in the wake of the Battle of Endor. Shortly after the defeat of Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Triad attempted to secede from the New Republic and take control of the Corellian Sector. They made a deal with Thrackan Sal-Solo, who provided his Human League members as disposable troops in return for his chance to become Diktat of the Corellian System. The Triad then severed all ties to the Republic by blockading the entire Corellian system with an interdiction field. The Triad also managed to operate the immense planetary repulsors located within the hearts of the planets in the Corellian System, setting off a series of actions they called the Starbuster Plot. The combined forces of the New Republic and the Bakuran navy managed to defeat the interdiction field and discover the plans of the Sacorrian Triad, and the threat to other worlds was avoided. Despite this setback, the Triad remained the primary government of the planet Sacorria. (AC, AS, CTD, EGP, NEGC, CCW) Sacred Aeries this was the name used by the S'kytri to describe the holiest and most sacred of the locations on their homeworld of Skye. During the Imperial occupation of the planet, many of the Sacred Aeries were desecrated by the Imperials, who used the land for munitions factories. After the Supreme Council was freed by The One, the factories were immediately destroyed. (GMR1) Sacred Ch'hala Tree Grove located on the planet Cularin, this grove of ch'hala trees had remained untouched for more than 300 years at the time of the Battle of Naboo. Forty-two trees existed at the time the grove was declared a sacred location by the Tarasin, and another twenty-eight grew in over time. Under the declarations of the Cularin Compact, the Sacred Grove was off-limits to any form of offworld intrusion. (LFC) Sacred Pinnacle this tower of red, desert stone was sacred to the Sand People who lived in the deserts of Tatooine. The ancient Sand People carved out caves in which they told stories, performed secret rituals, and executed blood sacrifices. However, as Jabba the Hutt asserted his control over the planet Tatooine, the city of Mos Espa grew up in the near near the Pinnacle. As podracing grew in popularity, the Sand People were driven away from the Sacred Pinnacle by the whine of their engines. Eventually, Jabba built Mos Espa Arena surrounding the Pinnacle, but left the stone pillar intact. During the height of Jabba's reign, the Pinnacle housed luxury accomodations for visitors who came to see the podracer. The Sand People, hating the way that their sacred grounds had been usurped, camped out on the pdoracing course and shot at the racers in retailation. (IWE1) Sacred Pools one of the most famous landmarks found on the planet Telos. Of all the global parks on the planet, the Sacred Pools were held in the highest regards. Thus, when it was revealed the Xanatos was using the pools as a toxic waste dumping ground, Andra and the POWER party suddenly found themselves at the forefront of a politcal uprising. Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi helped expose Xanatos' plans, and worked to help the Telosians get started on cleaning the Pools for future generations. (DOR) Sacred Precinct this was another term used by the Yuuzhan Vong to describe the area surrounding Supreme Overlord Shimrra's Citadel, located on the planet Coruscant after it had been captured and terraformed it into a simulacrum of their homeworld of Yuuzhan'tar. (UF) Sacred Pyre this Yuuzhan Vong warship was under the command of Bhu Fath, during the final stages of the aliens' invasion of the galaxy. It was dispatched to the planet Selvaris to acquire a cargo of prisoners - captured during the New Republic's Operation Trinity near Bilbringi - for transport to Coruscant. There, the prisoners were to be sacrificed to the Yuuzhan Vong gods at a ceremony that would remove any doubt of the Yuuzhan Vong's devotion. (UF) Sacred Way this religion was one of many practiced on the frontier world of Aduba-3, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. It was considered by many historians as the founding religion on the planet, and was controlled by the Verpine known as Pera during the years following the Battle of Yavin. (MC7, GMR4) Sacredot this was the title used by the Underpriests who served Teroenza on Ylesia. (TPS) Sacul, Jorg this man served the Alliance as a starfighter pilot, and was a member of Red Squadron during the Battle of Yavin. (SWI61) Sacworm this thick-skinned worm was bioengineered by the Yuuzhan Vong to serve as a way to transport liquids. Small sacworms were grown in the shape of cups, for use as drinking vessels. (T) Sadain this four-legged creature was native to the plains of Ansion. It was one of the many creatures which had been domesticated by the Alwari Ansionians, for used as a pack animal. Unlike the huge suubatars, the sadain were built for endurance and strength instead of speed. This was further pointed out by the long, flared ears of the sadain, which were filled with a vast network of blood vessels to help dissipate body heat. (APS) Sadeet this was one of the more common names used by Trandoshan hunters. Like most Trandoshan names, it was reserved for males, but could be adopted by those rare females who became hunters. In the Trandoshan language, the name meant "butchers his enemies slowly". (GCG) Sa-di one of the Emperor Palpatine's closest friends, and a member of the reborn Emperor's Dark Side Adepts. He soon realized that the Emperor's continual rebirth through the use of clones was not what it seemed to be. Along with Nefta, Sa-Di formulated a plan to destroy all of the Emperor's clones and trap his Dark Side energies in the netherworld forever. Following the reborn Emperor's death on Byss, both Sa-Di and Nefta began destroying the clone vats. Before they could finish the job, however, they were both killed by Sedriss. Unknown to both of them at the time, Palpatine had already entered a new clone body. (DE2) Sadie the Abyssin bartender of the Jungle Lust, when Han Solo visited Bran Kemple there. (COJ) Saduu Nagag this Aplocaph was constantly cleaning his skin, keeping it gleaming in case he makes "that one, crucial meeting." Saduu was on board the Kuari Princess when it was attacked by the Riders of the Maelstrom. (RM) S'ae this species of tree is native to the planet Gacerian. They can grow to incredible sizes, with twelve-meter diameters and up to 100 meters in height. Their root systems reach deep into the planet's crust, and allow the s'ae to respond to the planet's seismic activity. The s'ae trees can detect even slight geological shifts that are undetectable by many races. The s'ae trees have the unique ability to resonate to the pitch and vibration of the earth beneath them, and are known as singing trees by the Gacerites. (PG2) Saell-Terae this Yarkora was known as an antiquities dealer who roamed the Unknown Regions during the early days of the New Order. He traveled the area in his modified DeepWater freighter, the Lost Reef, and had mapped out a considerable portion of the Unknown Regions before he ran afoul of Admiral Thrawn. Thrawn was interested in a group of statues Saell-Terae had acquired, hoping to learn something about their creators in order to subjugate them. Saell-Terae refused to part with the statues, but was forced to leave the Lost Reef behind in his flight. The ship later showed up, empty and adrift, near Elrood. Saell-Terae managed to escape Thrawn, and vowed to recover his ship no matter what the cost or who he had to kill. (SS) Saelt-Marae this male Yarkora posed as an alien artifacts trader at Jabba the Hutt's palace, although no one really knew what his intentions were. He often associated with the B'omarr Monks, and many believed that Saelt-Marae was an assumed name. While at Jabba's palace, Saelt-Marae made a living as an inside informant, providing secrets about the activities of the palace's denizens to Jabba himself. After Jabba's death, Saelt-Marae stole a sizable portion of Jabba's computer records and fled the sector. (CCG7, MTSE) Saen a Coway swear word known to Halla, it has something to do with a person's parentage. Halla tells Luke that it's a Coway word meaning "quit," used when two combatant are fighting to determine Canu's decision on a dispute. The battle is decided when one combatant dies or quits. She says this in hopes that Luke would use it if he was near to defeat, to momentarily disengage his assailant and gain the upper hand. (SME) Saesee Tiin this Iktotchi Jedi Master was born on the moon of Iktotch, where he learned to fly a variety of starships. Over time, after discovering his ability with the Force and being trained as a Jedi under the tutelage of Master Omo Bouri, Tiin could instinctively fly virtually any craft. He was known in the Old Republic military as an excellent dogfighter, but was also something of a loner who preferred solitary contemplation over crowded meetings. Saesee Tiin was also one of the few Jedi Masters who never took a Padawan to train. Saesee Tiin served on the Jedi Council at the time when Qui-Gon Jinn petitioned to have Anakin Skywalker trained as a Jedi, and was known on the Coucil for his foresight and his ability to foresee the future. After the Battle of Naboo, Master Tiin was able to recover Darth Maul's Sith Infiltrator from Naboo, and spent many hours examining its unusual systems. During the height of the Clone Wars, it was Master Tiin who encouraged Anakin to continue the development of a personalized Delta-7 Aethersprite fighter, despite Obi-Wan Kenobi's concern that Anakin viewed the ship as a possession. Master Tiin, however, was hoping that Anakin's innate ability to repair, modify, and improve technology would result in new improvements to the Delta-7 that might give the Jedi an edge in the battle. The pair again worked together near the end of the Clone Wars, when they accompanied Plo Koon to Rendili to ensure that the planet's fleet of Dreadnaughts was not turned over to the Separatists. Their orders to secure the fleet or destroy it, a stance that led the crew of the Mersel Kebir to mutiny and attempt to remain at Rendili. When Master Koon was taken hostage, Master Tiin was forced to act to destroy the fleet. Anakin then proposed a desparate plan to disable the Dreadnaughts without bloodshed, and Master Tiin was unsure how to proceed. The appearance of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Quinlan Vos allowed him to give Anakin his chance. Young Skywalker's plan succeeded, and the Jedi were able to put an end to the siege over Rendili. As the Clone Wars began to wind down after the First Battle of Coruscant, Master Tiin was among the group of Jedi Masters who accompanied Mace Windu to arrest Chancellor Palpatine, after it was learned that he had finally been revealed as Darth Sidious. However, the Jedi were unprepared for Palpatine's powers, and Saesee Tiin was quickly beheaded during the fighting, leaving Mace Windu to face Palpatine alone. Saesee Tiin was portrayed by Khan Bonfils in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, by Jesse Jensen in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and by Dee Chudasama and Kenji Oates in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. (SW1, IG1, OWS, SWDB, RDR, IS3, E3N) Saf this female name was common among the Kel Dor. Like all Kel Dor given names, it was short enough that it didn't attract the attention of certain wind spirit, which would carry away young children with long-winded names. (GCG) Safari One Squadron this group of Alliance soldiers was seasoned during the Battle of Hoth, and assisted in the recovery of an Imperial I2-CG droid on Goratak III, after it intercepted data on the starship manufacturing plant on Tar Morden. (MB) Safe Home this is the name of a hollowed-out asteroid maintained by a group of former Old Republic scouts. Located in an unknown asteroid belt and purposely erased from government records, Safe Home provides a place for indepedent scouts to stay in between missions. A group of pirates which plied the space surrounding the asteroid has convinced the scouts that the Empire is still in power and is looking for them as criminals, thereby keeping the scouts near to Safe Home. The pirates then use the scouts as hired muscle, claiming that a juicy civilian target is actually an Imperial ship in disguise. (GG8) Safecube this box was designed to hold explosives for transport. (SSR) SafeScreen this form of sensor alarm was available in several different models. Type I SafeScreens were basic devices used to protect homes. Type VII SafeScreens were used by royalty and corporations to guard their riches and research. (SWJ9) Safety Cage a large, round basket that can be lifted by a sling or moved in a tractor beam. It is used to quickly transport cargo or people from one starship to the next while docked at a spaceport or other location within a safe atmosphere. The cage is constructed so that its contents will not fall out. (HSR) Safety Inspection Certification this Imperial document was one of a number of documents required from any spacer who plied the spacelanes during the New Order. The procedures for obtaining the certification were documented in the Spacer's Information Manual. Known as an SIC, this document provided information on the space-worthiness of the starship it was issued to. (SWJ9) Saffa an alien race. (TFE) Saffa Painting this art form predated the Empire, reaching its height between 1550-2200 years prior to the New Order. The artworm changed subtly after the Saffa made contact with the Thennqora. (HTTE) Saffalore this Corporate Sector world was the headquarters of Binring Biomedical Product. It remained neutral during the end of the Galactic Civil War, although Binring was staunchly loyal to the Empire. (WS) Saffch, Kara the owner and pilot of the freighter Night Havoc. At the age of 17, she ran away with her brother, Willi, to explore the galaxy.They worked on various starships until they could earn enough credits for a downpayment on a ship of their own. They finally were able to purchase the Night Havoc, but the two have been unable to completely make ends meet. They have incurred large debts, which they try to pay off as salvagers. Kara is an excellent salvager, and worked primarily near Korbin. She is upbeat, proud of her accomplishments, and full of enthusiasm. (PG2) Saffch, Willi Kara Saffch's kid brother, Willi was a technical genius, and served as the co-pilot of the Night Havoc. He was a tall youth, with a bald head adorned with a topknot of hair. (PG2) Saffkin Room this was one of the eight luxurious casinos found aboard the Coral Vanda. (DFR) Safidine Industries this weapons manufacturer was subcontracted by the Empire to develop high-powered blasters. Unfortunately, the prototypes that were created by Safidine researchers were stolen by Devidia Vennsiol and Dorbus Kyrullus. Although Kyrullus was captured, and many of the weapons recovered, Vennsiol remained free. Safidine issued an Imperial bounty for her capture, in the hopes of recovering the prototypes before they were obtained by another manufacturer. (GMR6) Safonne Pendon this male Rodian was the leader of a group of pirates that targetted New Republic convoys and ambushed them. Pendon's pirates then forced the crews of the ships to surrender before taking possession of the ships and their cargoes. The Rodian maintained a base on the cold world of Seltaya, hidden within the cave systems that exist naturally below the icy surface. He maintained a modest, though effective, fleet of ships, led by the Corvette Safonne's Sword. (WBC) Safonne's Sword this modified CR90 Corellian Corvette was the flagship of Safonne Pendon's pirate fleet. Its armament was upgraded to include six turret-mounted double-turbolaser cannons. The Rodian also upgraded the ship's drive systems and shields. (WBC) Sagbat an Askajian dish, often served jelled. (TJP) Sagcatcher this is a species of swift-footed predator native to the planet Aleen. (IG1, OWS) Sage, Vana this woman was a Naboo expatriate who roamed the galaxy as a hired gun. Originally born on Alderaan, Vana left home at fifteen and worked for a number of bounty hunters before she ended up on Naboo. There, she joined the Royal Security Force, but was frustrated with the pacifism and naivete' of the Naboo military. After being rebuffed in her request for additional military build-up, Vana left the RSF and struck out on her own as a mercenary for hire. She flew in a starship she named the Guardian Mantis, and was soon employed by the Trade Federation as a bounty hunter. She was known to have captured the Feeorin pirate Nym, shortly before the Battle of Naboo. When the Federation blockaded Naboo, Vana began to question whether her alliance with the Federation was going to work out in her favor. She eventually returned to legitimate service with the Naboo Royal Security Force. (OWS, SFT, STF, CRBN) SAGEducation this branch of COMPNOR brought education to the billions of forgotten youths of the Old Republic. Through SAGEducation, COMPNOR gained a great deal of public support. (ISB) Saggery this plant produces flowers which have gracefully-curving petals. (SOP) Saggery-blossom Maneuver this naval attack pattern involved sending a group of starfighters at a specific target in parade flight formation. This formation allowed the fighters to overlap their shields for added protection. Shortly after the fighters are launched, a series of proton torpedoes is launched along their attack vector. Shortly before impacting the target, the starfighters break their parade formation and spread out like the petals of a saggery flower, curving away from the target as the proton torpedoes slam into it. The split-second timing requires the starfighters to attack in parade formation, allowing them to conserve shield energy until they break off. The additional power can then be used to prevent any collateral damage from the proton torpedo strikes. (SOP) Sagina this modified Strike-class cruiser was part of the Alliance's fleet, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (XVT) Sagma this planet was the site of a great battle during the Galactic Civil War. Ganig and Stecker were participants in the battle, and their heroics were the fodder of Imperial propaganda for a short time, until they were suspected of sympathizing with the Alliance. (ISB) SAGRecreation this branch of COMPNOR was created to provide wholesome activities for all SAGroup members. Wegsphere was created as part of SAGRecreation, while other parts of SAGRec are specially designed to harden youths to harsh conditions for future assignments in the Imperial armed forces. (ISB) Sagresh one of the two moons orbitting the planet Ergeshui. (PG2) SAGroup see Sub-Adult Group (ISB) Sague an Alliance shuttle group destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Sah'c this wealthy family owned much of the property in the H-46 quadrant of Coruscant's Galactic City, during the last decades of the Old Republic. For this reason, the quadrant became known as Sah'c Town. (IWE2) Sah'c Canyon this was the name given to the deep channel that cut through Coruscant's Sah'c District, during the final decades of the Old Republic. The Sah'c Canyon was rimmed with skyscrapers, and plummeted several hundred stories toward the actual surface of Coruscant. The depth and width of the Canyon allowed a large part of Coruscant's air traffic to move through the Canyon on a regular basis. (LEV) Sah'c District see Sah'c Town (LEV) Sah'c Town this was the colloquial name of quadrant H-46 of Coruscan't Galactic City, popular during the last decades of the Old Republic. It was named for the family which owned most of its buildings. (IWE2) Saheelindeel a planet in the Tion Hegemony which, like many others in the Hegemony, was a backward world trying to play catch-up with the technological growth of the rest of the galaxy. The planet was overrun during the Yuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. (HSL, HT) Saheelindeeli the ape-like aliens native to the planet Saheelindeel, they are green-furred humanoids. They have a limited technology, and are just starting to move ahead toward automation. They have a matriarchal society. (HSL) Sahh this was the Orfite word for their tribal groups. Each sahh controlled a vast section of jungle on the planet Kidron. (AE) Sahl-Evin this was the primary port city of the planet Jenenma. Much of the city's population was made up of Duros who worked in the starshipwrights which filled The Blinders district. (WOA19) Sahr this stunning female was a pirate worked with Larken aboard the Pillage, during the height of the New Order. Sahr, Larken, and their partners, Druug and Bak, once tried to attack the lowly freighter known as Kizbon's Box. They were unaware that it was actually an Interceptor-class Helix freighter, more than well-enough armed to handle the pirates. Two of Larken's ships were destroyed before he and Sahr were forced to surrender. She later revealed that she was in love with the owner of the Kizbon's Box, and had joined Larken's group in order to exact revenge. (SWJ5) Sahreel this Imperial Admiral served under Moff Nile Owen, and commanded the Star Destroyer Impending Doom during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (TA) Sahrunba this Dug was a member of Sebolto's gang during the years following the Battle of Naboo. Sahrunba and his younger brothers, Nahrunba and Jahrunba, worked as smugglers during their employment with Sebolto, transporting death sticks from Tatooine to Malastare. The Pixelito Grand Council issued a bounty for their capture, and Jango Fett managed to capture all three brothers during his attempt to meet with Sebolto. (BH) Sahsahlah this was an Old Corellian term meaning "the promised land" or "the place of wise fools." It was ysed in conversations where your opinion differed from someone else's, and they wanted to indicate that you were not going to get your way. (SWJ7) Sai this was the term used by the Jedi Knights of the Old Republic to describe a Force-assisted jump, employed to evade an attack on the legs during lightsaber combat. (VD2) Sai Cha this was one of the many "marks of contact" defined by the Jedi Masters of the Old Republic. Derived from the ancient words for "separate" and "head", sai cha meant the beheading of one's opponent. The use of sai cha was restricted to those points in battle when the situation was deadly serious or threatening, or when an opponent was considered too dangerous to engage in prolonged struggle. (SWI62) Sai Tok this was the more dangerous of the "marks of contact" defined by the Jedi Knights of the Old Republic, both for the Jedi and for their opponent. Literally, sai tok meant the bisection of an opponent's body. This was considered a form of butchery by many Jedi Masters, and represented a Sith-like desire to utterly destroy an opponent. It was to be used on in the most extreme situations, and required a Jedi to meditate on the necessity of avoiding it in the future. (SWI62) Sai-Ani Kannu this Cerean bounty hunter and assassin was active during the last years of the Old Republic. Although he was a skilled hunter, Kannu had grown tied of killing, and hated much of the tedium involved with his line of work. At one point in his career, Kannu had been forced to kill a Jedi Knight, an act that he was neither proud of nor wished to repeat. After a job on Rodia, Kannu had briefly considered giving up his career as an assassin, having finally tired of the killing. He arrived on Cularin to meet a contact about a possible job in the wake of the deaths of twelve Jedi Knights, all of whom had been killed in recent days. Much to his dismay, he had been contacted by a wealthy human who needed his skills as an assassin. His mood brightened slightly when he learned that he was to put his skills to use in protecting eleven key Cularin figures from being killed; Kannu had been hired to stop other assassins. These individuals had been working to keep the Cularin System free, and had become targets of certain unscrupulous organizations. He eagerly took the job, vowing to keep his work secret from the eleven unsuspecting targets. (LFCW) Sai'da this B'omarr monk befriended Han Solo while the smuggler was held in Jabba the Hutt's palace, shortly after being released from his carbonite block by Princess Leia. Sai'da considered himself a historian, and longed for information about the outside world, especially the Galactic Civil War. (JHS) Saiga this was one of the many names given to female Bothans. In the Bothan language, it meant "wealthy" - or, more precisely, bejewled." (GCG, WOTC) Saiga Bre'lya this Bothan female was one of the New Republic Intelligence agents sent to meet Major Showolter aboard the Queen of Empire, during the transfer of the Yuuzhan Vong priestess Elan to Coruscant. She had been working on Ord Mantell before being assigned to the mission. The mission was compromised by a source internal to the New Republic, and the Peace Brigade infiltrated the ship. Two members of the Peace Brigade contacted Showolter before Saiga and her partner, Jode Tee, and posed as the NRI agents. Jode and Saiga arrived just after the false agents, and a firefight broke out. Both Jode Tee and Saiga Bre'lya were shot and killed in the struggle. (HT) Saijo this planet was once the site of an Alliance base, during the early stages of the Galactic Civil War. It was here that the Tofs made their final stand against the New Republic, shortly after the Battle of Endor. Despite Imperial backing from Lumiya, the Tofs were defeated. (NEGC, MC93, MC107) Sail Barge this was a form of huge, repulsorlift pleasurecraft which could be used over water, sand, or any relatively flat surface. Their repulsorlifts could move them along at speeds of 100 kilometers an hour, with a maxmimum ceiling of 10 meters. One of the most popular sail barges was produced by Ubrikkian Industries during the New Order, and was made even morepopular because Jabba the Hutt bought one for his personal use while on Tatooine. At thirty meters in length, the Ubrikkian barge required a crew of 26 to fly, and could handle up to 500 passengers and 2,000 metric tons of cargo. It was armed with a single heavy blast cannon. A sail barge was the preferred mode of transportation used by the Hutts, since it allowed them to transport their huge bulk in comfort, while they ware surrounded by their retinues. Jabba's sail barge, known as the Khetanna, was destroyed when Luke Skywalker and Han Solo escaped from the Sarlacc pit. Bogga the Hutt had a spaceworthy sail barge that he used to travel through the Stenness system. (ROTJ, TOJ, SWSB, NEGV) Sailor's Union this union was formed on the planet Lamaredd, when several beings of non-human origins discovered that they were an invaluable part of Hugo Bartyn's illicit seafood business. Bartyn himself was a pro-human bigot, but couldn't discount the fact that many of the Mon Calamari and Quarren he imported to Lamaredd were exceptionally skilled mechanics and technicians. When these technicians realized that they were the only reason much of Bartyn's ocean-going fleet was still operational, they decided to form a bloc and demand a larger portion of the profits. Their ranks were augmented by the hanful of non-human ship captains working for Bartyn, and the Sailors' Union was founded when Sirrik Olyeg joined their group. She organied work stoppages and managed to channel the anger of the non-humans toward Bartyn himself. The base of operations for the Union was moved to the settlement of Farsands, on Jotsen's Island, and the Union remained a powerful force for many centuries on Lamaredd. Over time, the Union began accepting human members, despite its origins as a protest against the human treatment of aliens on Lamaredd. Centuries after its formation, the Sailors' Union found itself at the center of a whirlwind, after the predations of Hugo Bartyn were revealed to the population of Bartyn's Landing. When Guther Bartyn ceded control of Bartyn Gourmet Delicacies, control of the operation was passed to the Sailors' Union. (GMR7) Sair this was one of the most common male names among the Corellian population. (GMR9) Sai'Torr Kal Fas this female Saurin was the bodyguard of her cousin, the Saurin droid trader Hrchek Kal Fas. She was an accomplished warrior, and has been willing to teach battle skills to those who prove themselves worthy. (CCG) Sajak this was the Dradan word for "food." (DOE) Sajan this was a common name among the Chev race. (UANT) Sajax Astiax this was a noted figure in the history of the Anx race. (GMR7) Sajsh this lizard-like being maintained a curio shop on Treasure Ship Row, and was supposedly the contact Grand Admiral Thrawn had for getting into Black Sun. He used Haber Trell to contact Sajsh, who was supposed to handle a "cargo" for Borbor Crisk. Sajsh was from an unknown species, and had a three-forked tongue. He referred to his right hand as his "killhand." (TFE) Sajun this frozen ball of rock was the fifth and outermost planet in the Colavas System. It was orbited by a single moon. (SWMW) Sakai this Imperial Moff was in control of Thuris Sector during the Galactic Civil War. (GG9) Sakanga Shai this Yuuzhan Vong warrior was stationed aboard the Baanu Miir during the invasion of the known galaxy. Sakanga Shai was one of the oldest Yuuzhan Vong onboard the ship, nad had a mummy-like pallor to his skin and scars. (EVR) Sakhisakh this Noghri, a member of the Tlakh'sar clan, served as one of Leia Organa-Solo's bodyguards on her trip to the Bothan homeworld of Bothawui, during her investigation of the Bothan financial situation during the Caamas Incident. He also traveled with the Solos to Pakrik Major and Minor, during their attempted vacation at the height of the build-up of ships near Bothawui. (SOP, VOF) Saki this was another name for the planet Sakiya. (ANT) Saki Prime this aging, red star was orbited by the planet Saki, which was also known as Sakiya. (MBS) Sakins this man served as the Presider of Vannix, up until the point when Coruscant fell to the Yuuzhan Vong. Upon hearing of the loss of Coruscant, Presider Sakins looted the planetary treasury and took his aides, his family, and his mistress and fled the planet. Sakins' departure left Vannix without a leader and virtually bankrupt. (EL2) Sakirab this was the code phrase used to recall TIE Fighters to their base in Revos, on Storinal. It was the name of the bunker controller's daughter. (WS) Sakiya this planet was the homeworld of the Sakiyan race. Note that this planet is name Saki in the Alien Anthology. Sakiya was a tropical world, located near the center of Hutt Space. Much of its landmass was covered with jungles and marshes, but it also had open stretches of savannah and hardwood forests, giving it a much nicer appearance than other humid worlds. It was orbited by a single, large moon, and the interaction of this moon with Sakiya's own gravity produced regular tides and helped evenly distribute the seasonal variations. (E1A5, ANT, MBS) Sakiyan this was the name given to the native language of the Sakiyan people. (ANT) Sakiyan a race of humanoids native to the planet Sakiya, Sakiyans were characterized by their deep, dark skin color and their huge crania. While black, purple, and red skin colors were mst prevelant, a pale-skinned subspecies was also known to exist. They also have pointed ears, giving them an almost devil-like appearance. Most Sakiyans have the ability to see into the infrared spectrum, and have keen senses. They are known for their skills as hunters, and have been sought out for employment as trackers and assassins. During much of the Old Republic, there was considerable debate on the classification of Sakiyans as near-human or alien. Imperial scientists firmly established them as alien, but could only cite the differences in the brain structure of the Sakiyans as the basis for their decision. Over the millennia of their civlization, the Sakiyans have resisted or survived invasions, from the ancient Sith to the Drackmarians. This made them wary and suspicious of the galactic community. The musculature and ligament-attachment angles of the Sakiyan body gave them incredible strength and agility, making a Sakiyan about half again as strong as a comparable human. (CCG, CCG9, E1A5, ANT, UANT, MBS) Sakresh a game played with a specialized deck of electronic cards. The object was build the strongest hand, in terms of rank. The highest rank was a perfect pyramid with clusters. (GG10) Sal this was one of the most common surnames found among the human population of Corellia. (GMR9) Sal this was one of the most common male names among the Corellian population. (GMR9) Sal this Shyriiwook word was used as the prefix to many Wookiee names. It translated into Basic as "lightning", "storm", or "thunder", and could be combined with one or more suffixes to form a complete Wookiee name. (GMR10, GCG) Sal Olbeg this Kathol Republic senator from Pitann was a political rival of Sho'ban Do. He was outspokenly against the use of gladiator droids for entertainment. Olbeg, like Do, was a near-human, but was genetically engineered for life on Dayark. His nostrils were capable of closing at will, his feet were extremely wide, and his fingered had webbing between them. Olbeg was particularly helpful to the crew of the FarStar, who were stranded on Dayark after being mistaken for the Lance of Endor. He helped them expose Do's plans to build an army of gladiator droids for use against his political rivals. (KO) Sal Orbego this was the name of a noted Pa'lowick. (UANT) Sal Vhe'starn this city was located on the eastern continent of the planet Bothawui. (SPG) Sal, Randil a native of Corellia, Randil married into the Solo family when he wed Tiion Solo. The union resulted in the birth of a son, Thrackan, but Randil died about a year after his birth. (TPS) Sal, Tiion Gama this was the name of Thrackan Sal-Solo's mother, according to the eBook Ylesia, contradicting the name provided in The Paradise Snare. (Y) Sala Natu one of the survivors of the Battle of Hoth, Sala Natu was evacuated on the Bright Hope. Natu was a cold-weather survival specialist, and was chosen to be one of the leaders of the group which jettisoned from the transport in one of the remaining escape pods. (TBH) Salaban, Geng this man, a native of the planet Bestine, was a member of the New Republic Navy. As a Captain, he served as the commanding officer aboard the Allegiance, when it was dispatched to support the diplomatic mission to Adumar. He had recently gained this promotion from a position aboard the Battle Dog. (SOA) Salacious Crumb Jabba's ratlike retainer, he is a Kowakian monkey-lizard. Salacious has an obnoxious laugh, and has the annoying habit of mimicking what is said around him. Crumb was a resident of the space station Kwenn when Jabba the Hutt visited there. Crumb escaped a group of Mantilorrian rat catchers by stowing away on Jabba's starship. He sustained himself by eating Jabba's leftovers, until Jabba discovered the lizard-monkey and tried to eat him. Bidlo Kwerve and Bib Fortuna both tried to capture Salacious Crumb, but Crumb dumped Jabba's food on Kwerve and fled to the rafters. Kwerve tried to shoot Crumb, but only food squirted out of the gun, landing on Fortuna. Jabba's laughter resounded throughout the ship, and from that point on the Hutt kept Crumb around for a daily dose of laughter. Salacious Crumb knew that the day he couldn't make Jabba laugh was the day he died. He searched Jabba's palaces and townhomes for new jokes. He even waylayed strangers and tried to set them up for a meeting with Jabba, just to give the crimelord a laugh. It is believed that Salacious Crumb died when Jabba's sail barge exploded at the Pit of Carkoon. Note that the Return of the Jedi expansion set for the Star Wars Trading Card Game gives Salacious the middle initial B. (ROTJ, MTS, TJP, TCG9) Saladar Systems this small corporation produced a variety of personal safety devices, including the Solo Strobe locator. (PSG) Salak see Salek Weet (SWDB) Salaktori Hunters Guild this freelance bounty hunters' guild was run by the members of House Salaktori, and was active during the height of the New Order. It was one of the oldest bounty-hunting guilds in the galaxy, dating back well into the Old Republic. The Guild's leader, Jeslor Salaktori, was known as a strong man who stood up for his member hunters to the Imperial officers who confronted them. It was a known fact that no being - hunter or not - who killed a member of the Salaktori guild has lived more than a year after the incident. (GG10) Salaktori, Jeslor this man was the leader of the Salaktori Hunters Guild and House Salaktori during the Galactic Civil War. He brooked no obstruction to his hunters, and stood up to Imperial governors and Moffs to defend his members. He was also rumored to have been the driving force behind the collapse of three rival houses. (GG10) Salamander this New Republic Nebulon-B frigate was dispatched to Krann to recover Vanel and her Imperial undercover agents. It was rumored that the Republic responded to a tip from the House of Tagge, which was working to gain a foothold in the nova crystal mining on the planet. (TSK) Salamini Chemical Munitions this weapons manufacturer produced a number of products, from offensive weaponry to luma flares. (ROE) Salar this fast-growing, bland-tasting fish was a staple in the Bothan diet. Originally found only on Bothawui, it was raised in aquatic farms on Kothlis by Aquatic Integrated Systems. (SPG) Salasetti Survival Systems, Incorporated this specialty manufacturer produced a wide range of devices for personal safety, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (GFT) Salassa this species of tree was found on several planets in the Mid Rim. (IA) Salc River this river flows by the city Garan on Garos IV. (SWJ2) Salculd this sterile female Selonian starship captain mes Han Solo and Dracmus when they escaped from the Human League on Corellia. She piloted the coneship that they used to escape to Selonia and meet with the Hunchuzuc leaders. (AS, SC) Saldalith Manufacturing this small corporation produced a wide range of truth detection devices. (GFT) Saldith this Ithorian was a Jedi Master, during the years leading up to the Stark Hyperspace Wars. (SHW) Saldith this Ithorian surname was believed to mean "lichen", according to historian who studied the Ithorian race. (GCG) Saleeh this man was one of the many Jedi Knights who gathered on Ruusan to fight against Lord Kaan and the Brotherhood of Darkness. A friend and supporter of Lord Hoth, Lord Saleeh was killed in one of the early struggles against the Sith. (JVS) Salek this given name was common human males across the galaxy. (GCG) Salek Weet Salek was Noa Briqualon's partner when the two of them set off to see the universe, some six years before the Battle of Naboo. Their maiden voyage, however, was cut short when their crystal oscillator shorted out in the Monsua Nebula, cutting off power to their starship and causing them to make an emergency landing on the moon Endor. When Salek determined the cause of their forced landing, he set out to find another oscillator. However, he was captured by Terak and tortured, for Terak believed that Salek might know the source of "The Power." Salek died in Terak's dungeon. Their ship was never found, although Salek's father, the noted kloo horn soloist Jimke Weet, spent every last credit he owed trying to locate them. (BFE, HNN4) Salek-Come-Home this HoloNet registry was established by Jimke Weet, during his four-year search for his son, Salek. Jimke set up the registry so that any being who had information on Salek's whereabouts could reach him almost immediately. (HNN4) Saleucami this planet, noted for its unusual, bulbous plantlife, was the site of an intense battle during the final days of the Clone Wars. Saleucami, a name which meant "oasis" in the native language, was an arid world marked by volcanic calderas formed by powerful meteor strikes. This meant that the many oases found on the planet were filled with magma, not water. Although many saw this as a problem, the natives used the available magma as a source of power. Saleucami was singled out by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, during the last stages of the Clone Wars, as one of the Outer Rim worlds that would be targetted by the Grand Army of the Republic. According to Palpatine, the worlds of Mygeeto, Felucia, and Saleucami were a "triad of evil" that served as Separatist bastions. Much of his statements were true, as Sora Bulq had established a cloning facility on the planet, where he was producing clones of the Morgukai warriors. Ostensibly, Palpatine ordered troops to Saleucami and several other worlds as a way to end the Outer Rim Sieges and bring the Clone Wars to a halt. In reality, it was just another ruse to spread the Jedi too thin to support each other. Jedi Master Stass Allie led a contingent of clone troopers into the fighting, which lasted for many days before the Republic seemed to emerge victorious. However, Palpatine issued the Order Sixty-Six command to the clones, who then turned their fire on Master Allie and the Jedi. (OWS, LEV, RT) Salforo this plant, native to the planet Kirdo III, is a thick-bodied plant which is eaten by the chooba. (GG4) Salfur a New Republic entrepreneur, he maintained Salfur's Trading Post on the forest moon of Endor. Although business was initially good during the years immediately following the Battle of Endor, Salfur saw profits tail off as travel into Moddell Sector became more and more hazardous. (DFRSB, GMR9) Salfur's Trading Post this large landing area and trading post was set up by the New Republic near Bright Tree Village on Endor's forest moon, during the years immediately following the Battle of Endor. It was set above the forest floor about ten meters on huge columns, and was surrounded by a force field that kept the moon's indigenous lifeforms out at night. The post was manned on an as-needed basis, and staffing levels correspond to the New Republic's visits to the moon. Although business was initially good during the years immediately following the Battle of Endor, Salfur saw profits tail off as travel into Moddell Sector became more and more hazardous. (DFRSB, GMR9) Salin Corridor this hyperspace trade route was one of the largest in the Outer Rim Territories, running along the outside skirt of the Rim and only coming back toward the Core near Nwarcol Point, where it connected with the Sisar Run. (SSR) Salin Glek this Quarren was a lieutenant with the Alliance, and was part of the team supporting Admiral Ackbar during Project Shantipole. Glek was also a traitor, inserted into the Alliance by Bane Nothos so that he could leak information on the progress of Shantipole to Nothos. Glek grew up in the bowels of a a Calamarian floating city, and thoroughly despises the Mon Calamari. He joined the Alliance and quickly rose through the ranks, all the while planning to make the Mon Calamari pay for his suffering. He was approached by Nothos and accepted the Imperial's offer of work. When Glek realized that Ackbar was about to send off the B-Wing prototypes for manufacture, Glek notified Nothos to begin his attack. Glek fled Shantipole by stealing the Out Runner, and was not heard from after the defeat of Nothos. (SFS, EGC) Salinrerian Sea this was one of the many distinct areas of ocean found on the planet Mon Calamari. Shortly before the Battle of Naboo, a seismic disaster occurred in a deep rift in this sea, which was later attributed to the terrorist group Calamasthon Defiance. The event caused untold environmental damage, and resulted in a perpetual rain in the immediate area. Slaag Lado was eventually captured by Jango Fett and brought to Mon Calamari for questioning in the event. (BH) Salis D'aar Bakura's capital city and the Imperial seat, Salis D'aar was located on the southwestern coast of Prytis, at the headwaters of two major rivers. The city was designed to imitate the vista of stars and planets in the system, with its streets and major buildings forming roughly concentric circles when mapped out. The center of the circle was the Bakur Complex. Each district within the city had different lighting schemes: the inner circle had pale blue lights, the middle district had pale yellow lights, and the outer circle had deep red lights. (TB, TBSB) Salis D'aar Academy located in the capital city of Salis D'aar, this was the most prestigious university found on the planet Bakura. (TBSB) Salisbury this was a major city-state found on the planet Ralltiir. (SWJ9) Salishh Tilloman this Devaronian grew up as an orphan, although he developed a number of expensive and refined tastes during his adolescence. He eventually was forced to find his way off Devaron in order to meet his own exacting standards, but had few marketable skills. He soon found work as a grifter, moving from planet to planet and scamming everyone he came in contact with. He eventually took on several apprentices, to help fill his coffered without doing any "real work." He cared little for the Empire or the New Order, but had no reason to hate it, either. (HR) Salissians this bands of mercenaries, distinguished by their black-and-purple thinskin suits, provided their services to Count Dooku and the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the height of the Clone Wars. (MBS) Salje' Tasha this female Anzat, distinguished by her silver-white hair and piercing green eyes, was a noted assassin who worked for a variety of clients during the final years of the Old Republic. Her specialty was in political jobs, and she was known to be very picky when it came to her clientele. During the Clone Wars, she was hired by a mysterious agent who provided her with all manner of unusual equipment, including cortosis gauntlets. After she was tracked down by Quinlan Vos, Salje' Tasha revealed that she had been the one who arranged for the murder of former Chancellor Finis Valorum. She then tried to feed from Quinlan's "soup," but the Jedi had other ideas. He used a talent he had learned from Count Dooku - an augmentation to his natural ability to read an object - to learn that it had been Sora Bulq who hired her for the job. Salje' nearly killed Quinlan for taking the knowledge, but Khaleen Hentz stopped her before she could do it. (RT) Salkeli this male Rodian was one of the leaders of the Freedom movement, serivng Malinza Thanas during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. When the location of the Stack was discovered, it was Salkeli who volunteered to get Jaina Solo to safety. In reality, Salkeli had been working for Blaine Harris all along, and stunned Jaina into submission before bringing her to Harris. He explained to Jaina that Freedom had gotten in too deep, and was about to expose information that was best kept in secrecy. However, when Harris was shot by Cundertol and the plot to subjugate Bakura was exposed, Salkeli was arrested and charged with a wide variety of crimes. Each and every charge was sentenced to jail time, and Salkeli was forced to spend much of the rest of his life in jail. (FH2) Salla C'airam this Bergamasque ran an upscale bar and casino which catered to the tastes of the galaxy's most elite beings. In deference to their security, C'airam confiscated the weapons of anyone entering the establishment. In order to unobtrusively detect the presence of a weapon, C'airam kept a group of ergovores near the entrance to the building. The ergovores were purposely denied a steady diet of energy, heightening their ability to sense its presence. (HM) Sallabas this name was common among the Kerestian people. (UANT) Sallap this species of tree was native to the planet Generis. (COD) Salliche this planet is located in the Core. An agrarian world, it houses the headquarters of the Salliche Ag Corporation. The planet is also the site of the Vaults of Narner. (CRO, SWJ2) Salliche Agricultural Corporation this Imperial agricultural conglomerate that owned planets in the Yulant, Ruan, and Broest Systems. After the Battle of Endor, the workers on many Salliche Ag planets rebelled against the company by burning fields and destroying hydroponics facilities. In an effort to avoid such rebellion in the future, Salliche Ag replaced much of its workforce with droids. However, after the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy, Salliche Ag began shutting the droids down and welcomed refugess to worlds like Ruan. Salliche Ag claimed to be helping the refugees by giving them shelter in return for their labor, which gave the corporation the ability to claim their their produce was truly "handpicked." In reality, Salliche Ag was eliminating their droid workforce in preparation for the Yuuzhan Vong's takeover of the galaxy. If their workforce was organic, the leaders of Salliche Ag believed that they would get preferential treatment from the Yuuzhan Vong. They also planned to offer the now-useless droids to the Vong as a sacrifice and a token of their esteem. (SWJ2, JE) Salloon this Muurian transport was part of the smuggler fleet which agreed to supply the Alliance with arms, just prior to the Battle of Endor. (XWA) Salm this surname was common among human settlements found throughout in the galaxy. (GCG) Salm, Horton a native of Norval II, Salm was a decorated Y-Wing pilot who served the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. He earned the rank of Colonel, and was given command of the Aggressor Wing shortly after the Battle of Endor, and led his Y-Wings during the Battle of Brentaal. After the battle, Salm was promoted to General. A small-statured man who believed in hard work and dedication to his cause, he disdained the exposure and fame given to Rogue Squadron, feeling that the hot-shot X-Wing pilots believed they were superior to Y-Wing pilots. During the hunt for Prince-Admiral Krennel, Salm commanded a B-Wing squadron based on the Moonshadow. (XWES, XWN, IR) Salmakk this Mon Calamari was a noted smuggler whose band constructed an outpost on the planet Hoth during the early years of the New Order. The outpost was nearly destroyed when Han Solo and Luke Skywalker traveled to Hoth to see if the planet would serve as a new location for the Alliance's base of operations, in the wake of the Battle of Yavin. Solo had been to Hoth once before, and had considered Salmakk as an equal. However, the bounty on Solo's head was too great for Salmakk to ignore, and he opened fire on them. In an effort to escape, Luke and Han mistakenly flew into the smugglers' base. Trying to survive, Luke used his lightsaber to set off a chain reaction of icy stalactites falling from the ceiling, burying the smugglers and their ships. Salmakk and his smugglers gave up trying to capture Solo, and decided to leave Hoth rather than rebuilding their former base. When the Alliance eventually decided that Hoth would serve as their new base, Salmakk's former outpost became the Alliance's Echo Base. Salmakk disappeared for several years, but never left the Anoat Sector and eventually reappeared in a partnership with the Mugarri pirate, Clabbrun the Younger. Unknown to the authorities, the pair was actually under the employment of Figg Excavations. Salmakk and Clabburn were eventually apprehended and questioned about their activities, but were later released in exchange for information on their contacts within FiggEx. (EGA, 3D2, WOA34) Salmakk this was one of the more common names given to males of the Mon Calamari race. To the Mon Calamari, this name meant "bright sky". (GCG) Saloch this is the fifth planet in the Jiroch System, and was one member of the Triumverate, along with Jiroch-Reslia and Kalok. It was colonized by the Tunroth. This world was sometimes referred to as Jiroch-Saloch, on certain starcharts. (GG12, UANT) Saloch 2 this was one of several Tunroth worlds caught in the Reslian Plague. It was freed from the Lortan fanatics by the Imperial forces led by Captain Tessra and the Abrogator. (MBF) Saloor this being was one of more than 72 individuals who were murdered by the Nikto assassin Ma'w'shiye, after the Nikto deserted from the Alliance. (SWJ4) Saloth this planet was located in the Minos Cluster, and was the homeworld of the Triparates, at least according to Kaird. (MJH) SalPivo, Tuga this Corellian was a jack of all trades who could never keep a steady job. He was living on Poytta shortly before the Battle of Yavin. He was known to Jabba the Hutt for his expertise with explosives, and was hired to take out the t'landa Til leading Colony Eight, just before the Battle of Ylesia. (RD) Salporin childhood Wookiee friend of Chewbacca's who was killed when the Imperials found Leia hiding on Kashyyyk. He was killed in Leia's defense. (HTTE) Sal-Solo, Thrackan Han Solo's first cousin, being the son of Han's father's sister, Thrackan looked and sounded very much like Han himself. Thrackan was a little heavier-set, with a little more gray in his hair, and a beard. As children, Thrackan continually bullied Han, until he was able to sell Han to Garris Shrike. Thrackan claimed to have been a highly-ranked Imperial officer in the Corellian Sector during the time of the Empire, but he was acutally just an employee of the Imperial Governor on Corellia. He dreamed of attending the Imperial Academy, but Han's dishonorable discharge put a black mark on the Solo name. Nevertheless, Thrackan showed promise, and was the heir-apparent for the position of Diktat when he supposedly died. This was about the time Han became a smuggler. Thrackan actually went underground, and began plotting the secession of the Corellian Sector from the enforced interspecies relations the Empire demanded. When the New Republic emerged, Thrackan continued to remain hidden, and built the Human League as the beginnings of his pro-human plans. He became the League's Hidden Leader, and he emerged from his hiding just after he initiated the intra-species wars in the Corellian Sector, just prior to the Corellian Trade Summit. With Chief of State Leia Organa-Solo confined to the Sector, Trackan announced the secession of the Sector from the New Republic, and declared himself Diktat. Using technology he didn't understand, Thrackan erected a huge interdiction field around the Corellian System, centered at Centerpoint Station. In the confusion which surrounded the inter-species fighting and the isolation from the Republic, Thrackan captured Han and held him prisoner, hoping to use him to maintain control of Leia. Thrackan continually harangued his cousin, lashing out in drunken fits of rage. He even pitted Han against Selonians in forced battle, just for pleasure. This worked against him, for Han and the Selonian - Dracmus - eventually escaped by working together. Their escape was soon followed by an assault from the New Republic, which was bolstered by Bakuran forces, that managed to penetrate the interdiction field erected in the sector. Feeling his fragile plans collapsing, Thrackan ordered the kidnapping of Jaina, Jacen, and Anakin Solo. This action also backfired, as it was the children, with the help of Chewbacca, Ebrihim, and the Drallian Duchess Marcha, who discovered the key to the planetary repulsors hidden within the planets of the Corellian System.They also slipped through his grasp, during the battle between the Sacorrian Triad and the New Republic. Thrackan gave chase, but the children managed to damage his ship enough to allow it to be captured by the Intruder's tractor beam. Thrackan was placed in jail and eventually convicted of a multitude of crimes. After spending eight years at the Dorthas Tal prison on Selonia, Thrackan was given a chance to prove his rehabilitation by helping the archaeologists aboard Centerpoint Station discover how to reactivate it. He later was part of the team assigned to discover if the station could be used as a weapon against the Yuuzhan Vong. When it was learned that the Yuuzhan Vong had attacked Fondor instead of Corellia, Thrackan and his workforce insisted that Anakin Solo use his connection to the Station and his abilities with the Force to fire on the Yuuzhna Vong fleet at Fondor. Anakin refused, so Thrackan took the shot himself. Unfortunately, the shot was inaccurate, and destroyed much of the Hapan fleet which was supporting the New Republic. It also grazed the planet Fondor itself, and wiped out the Yuuzhan Vong armada. Despite the political repercussions from the Hapes Consortium, Thrackan Sal-Solo was portrayed as the hero of the Battle of Fondor for taking the shot which caused so much destruction to the alien forces. With the ouster of Governor-General Marcha, Thrackan suddenly found himself a leading candidate to lead the Corellian Sector as an independent entity. His actions, despite their failure to do any good, made him something of a hero in the Corellian Sector, and gained him the election to Governor General. He clamped down on the security measures in the sector, assuming command of the Centerpoint Party and striving to ensure that the sector was not compromised by the New Republic or the Yuuzhan Vong. However, in the wake of the Second Battle of Coruscant, Thrackan Sal-Solo threw his support to the Yuuzhan Vong, and offered to sign a "treaty of friendship" with them in return for the recognition of the Corellian Sector's neutrality. Rather than allow Thrackan to return to Corellia, however, Supreme Overlord Shimrra appointed him President of Ylesia and the Commander in Chief of the Peace Brigade. Unfortunately, Thrackan was capture by the New Republic on Ylesia, where he also learned that the Centerpoint Party had exiled him from the Corellian Sector. After being incarcerated by the Republic, Thrackan was extradited back to Corellia to stand trial. (AC, AS, SC, JE, BP, REC, Y, NEGC) Sal-Solo, Tiion Thrackan Sal-Solo's mother, Tiion was a reclusive widow who doted on her son. She and Trhackan lived in a veritable fortress, with rigid security measures. The Sal-Solo's were never social, and did their best to keep people out. Tiion was a member of the Solo family, and married Randil Sal about three years before Thrackan was born. She was far from attractive, especially in her old age. (TPS) Salt this word was used by New Republic starfighter pilots to designate a medium-sized Yuuzhan Vong assault cruiser. (DTR) Salt Mynock this unusual subspecies of mynock was native to the planet Lok. (SWI62) Salt Pan this unit of measurement was used by the Priapulin race. Roughly equivalent to 1.2 kilometers, the salt pan measurment was believed to have derived the Priapulins' exploration of dried sea beds. (GMR8) Salta according to Corellia mythology, Salta was the giant who supported the weight of the planet as it moved through space. His brother, Yorell, saw that Salta was growing tired, and built a platinum cast into which the planet could be placed. (MJH) Saltan valoramosa n telvalk mord this Old Corellian phrase translated into Basic as "assumption is the first step into a shallow grave." (TFNR) Salted Wound this was the name of the modified freighter used by the Mon Calamari pirate Salmakk, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (WOA34) Salteract this planet is located in Rayter Sector. (TA) Saltfish this fish was native to the oceans of Kabal, where it was harvested as a food source. (GMR1) Salthia this plant produces a tasty bean which was often served with curdled milk. Salthia beans were also mashed into a spreadable paste. (TNR, DW) Saltnut this was a legume that was grown on the planet Corellia. It was often ground into a thick, butter-like paste that could be spread on bread. By itself, saltnut butter was quite tasty. However, its taste was dramatically altered by certain jams and jellies, including bluefruit jam. When these two spreads were combined in a sandwich, the resulting taste was said to gag a sand cat. (MJH) Saluc this Mon Calamari was second in command of the merchant transport Dewback's Burden when it was attacked and captured near Bhuna Sound. (T5) Salus Corporation this Rodia-based manufacturer created Stalker battle armor and the Tangler Elite 1 tangle gun specifically for Rodian bounty hunters, but would sell their equipment to just about any bounty hunter. Salus stole the design of the DF-D1 from the Golan Arms FC-1 flechette launcher, in the hopes of gaining a contract with the Empire. However, the DF-D1 was plagued by numerous flaws and accidents, and Salus was eventually nationalized by Imperial Munitions. (SWJ3, HR, AEG) Salutation to the Force this was a meditative exercise practiced by the Jedi Knights, allowing them to achieve a greater communion with the Force. It was a combination of postures that started with the body arched upward, followed by a deep squat that led to a leg-extended stretch to the rear. (MBS) Saluup Fing this Yuuzhan Vong commander was the first to appear before Warmaster Nas Choka and announce that Zonama Sekot had traveled across the galaxy to appear near Coruscant, some five years after the alien invasion of the galaxy began. The Yuuzhan Vong had spent years transforming Coruscant into a likeness of their long-lost homeworld of Yuuzhan'tar, only to have Zonama Sekot set of a chain reaction of seismic events that damaged or destroyed most of it. (UF) Salva this Imperial Lieutenant was placed in charge of the tours given at the Tol Ado prison facility, during the height of the New Order. Imperial Governor Parnell was so confident in the security of the prison, that he regularly invited beings in for tours of the prison. Salva's job was to escort tourists from the main hangar to the reception area, then take them on a guided tour of the prison. (JH) Salvage Guild this was the loose affiliation of salvage operators and recovery corporations, protecting the rights of salvagers during the early years of the New Republic. (SWJ5) Salvage Squadron see Savage Squadron. (DTO) Salvager this was the common name of the IW-37 pincer loader. (SWI81) Salvager Three the cargo ship Shug Ninx uses to make the Byss Run. He and Salla Zend used it to penetrate Byss's Imperial blockade and recover the Starlight Intruder. (DE2) Salvagers' Guild this Wroonian guild controlled all salvage operations undertaken by Wroonian corporations. (AE) Salvation this was the Alliance's pseudonym for the planet Arbra. (SWDB, MC55) Salvation this Alliance medical frigate was operative during the years prior to the Battle of Yavin. (XW) Salvation this was one of the small settlements established on the planet Nam Chorios. (WOTC) Salvation this Firespray-class ship was operated by Krassis Trellix for the Karazak Slavers Guild. The name Salvation, despite being a misnomer, was also an alias used by Trellix. The ship's true identity was the Indenture. (TFNR) Salvo see Senna. (PH) Salyer a composer who attended Alderaan University centuries before Thelaa began plagiarizing his works. (ISU) Sam this small-time criminal worked with the thief Lauren, and managed to steal what appeared to be the Kubaz insect from Rock'co. They were forced to separate after the heist, and Sam made off with the statue. When Rock'co and Jorkatt the Render caught up with him, Sam had already shipped the Insect back to Lauren. Sam died during his interrogation. (GMS) SA-M3 this Clone Wars-vintage droid was owned by K'cri Elban, and often played the synthtone at K'cri's Cafe. (GG2) Samana this city was located on the southern tip of the Betu continent, on the planet Rodia. (SPG) Samarine Province this planet was located seven kiloparsecs from Damualer Triac. (GG9) Samdew this man, a native of the planet Typha-Dor, was a member of Shalini's resistance group during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. Mezdec claimed that it was Samdew who had been planning to undermine the group's efforts by transmitting the exact location of their base on TY44, just before Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker arrived in the Uziel System to mediate a cease-fire. Mezdec claimed that he had awakened to find Samdew at the communications station, and shot him with a blaster to stop him. In the ensuing firefight, Rajana shot Samdew in the chest, killing him instantly. It was later revealed that it was Mezdec, not Samdew, who was the traitor, and that Mezdec had tried to kill Samdew to cover his tracks. Four other members of their group were killed when the fire systems activated in their quarters, shutting down their oxygen supply. There deaths were also attributed to Mezdec. (JQ7) Sami this Selkath was one of the many scientists who worked at the Hrakert Station facility, beneath the waters of the planet Manaan, during the era of the Great Sith War. (KOTOR) Sami this feline being was one of the leaders of the Alliance cell located in the Cantros System, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Sami was also enamored of Minka, and was glad when she returned from Saijo safely. (MC93) Samnt this man lived on the planet Dantooine some 4,000 years before the Galactic Civil War. He fell in love with the widow Elise, after she lost her husband and her droid, C8-42. (KOTOR) Samol this Alliance transport group was present when the Alliance attacked the SpecWar manufacturing facility during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Samp meaning "mean-spirited" but generally implying an affectionate tone, this name was common among Gungan females. (GCG) Sampo's this restaurant, owned by Vabrick Axo and located in Chasin City on the planet Commenor, was consistently rated as one of the city's finest restaurants. It was best-known for its assortment and preparation of aquatic gmefowl and vegetables. However, during the year leading up to the Clone Wars, Sampo's suffered from a planet-wide shortage of foodstuffs, and was forced to severely curtail its operations. (HNN5) Samt, Devlor this Imperial scientist adopted Voegliss as his own son, after the death of his natural son. (HR) Samuac this race of near-humans evolved on the moon of New Kisge. The remote location of New Kisge kept the Samuac out of Imperial notice. (SSR) Samuac Tree Code this was the spoken language of the Samuac people. (GMR9) Samuel this was the only name used by the leader of the small outpost that was visited by Darca Nyl, during the Clone Wars. Samuel had discovered a rich lode of ore in the crust of a remote planet, and set up a mining operation that made him wealthy and powerful, at least in his own circle of friends. Just before Nyl's arrival, Samuel's daughter Leddar had been kidnapped, and Darca Nyl had interfered with the capture of one of the suspects. Samuel himself was an immense, bald-headed man who was distinguished by the minimalistic cybernetic prosthesis that replaced his right arm. Samuel agreed to drop any charges against Nyl, so long as he helped locate his daughter and bring the kidnappers to justice. He also agreed to provide Darca with information on the Lycan Dark Jedi he was tracking. Leddar had been captured by Royce, who was once Samuel's business partner. Royce was holding the girl in revenge for Samuel's actions, which involved obtaining complete ownership of the planet and its resources, despite the fact that both Samuel and Royce had found the world together. Although Darca Nyl managed to defuse the situation, he exposed Samuel's true nature to Leddar. Samuel, for his part, finally realized that Leddar was the most important thing in his life. (T21) Samvil this was the name given to the demon who ruled the underworld, according to Sakiyan religious beliefs. (MBS) San Hill this humanoid Muun served as the Chairman of the InterGalactic Banking Clan, just before the onset of the Clone Wars. His pale skin was the result of living indoors for many decades, monitoring the financial and economic position of the IBC and ensuring that it continued to grow. Just prior to the Battle of Geonosis, San Hill agreed to support the war effort of the Separatists, but reminded Count Dooku that he was not going to enter an exclusive agreement with the Separatists. San Hill correctly surmised that the IBC could gain considerable profits by providing loans and financial services to the Old Republic as well as the Confederacy of Independent Systems, making huge sums of credits by helping newly-independent planets mint their own currencies. He also made a number of arrangements with the criminal underground on Aargau, in an effort to supplement the income of the Separatists. It was also discovered that it was San Hill who traveled to Kaleesh, in the wake of the Huk Wars, to seek out General Grievous. After secretly arranging for Grievous to be badly injured in a shuttle crash - Hill knew that Grievous was too seasoned a warrior to fall in combat, and ensured even after the crash that Grievous would be virtually unable to recover without help - Hill arrived on Kalee to "rescue" the Kaleesh by funding the resurrection of their society. Grievous agreed to accompany San Hill, because he wanted his people to survive the injustice that had befallen them at the hands of the Jedi. Hill then brought Grievous' body to Geonosis, where it was transformed into a part-alien, part-droid monstrosity. During the Battle of Muunilinst, San Hill hid in his offices while letting Durge do the dirty work of fighting for the planet's freedom. Just before the First Battle of Coruscant and the end of the Clone Wars, San Hill and the other leaders of the Confederacy were whisked away to Utapau by General Grievous, in order to ensure their safety. After hiding on Utapau, the Separatists were taken to Mustafar. It was there, after Darth Sidious finally lured Anakin Skywalker to the Darth Side of the Force, that the Separatist leaders met their deaths. Skywalker was dispatched to Mustafar by Sidious himself, with orders to eliminate them. Skywalker quickly kill San Hill before setting off after the rest of the Separatist leaders. (HNN4, SWDB, OWS, LEV, IS3) San, Kurth this burly, dark-skinned man was a member of the Old Republic military, and served as the Base Commander for the garrison in the city of Soboll during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. Whiel stationed on Cularin, Major San was loyal to his commanding officer, Jir Tramsig, and would do anything Tramsig ordered. (LFC) Sanani this was the name of the voorpak which was kept as a pet by Ryoo and Pooja Naberrie. (SWDB) Sanasiki this ancient Echani warrior hunted down and killed the assassin Nelinik, many millennia before the Battle of Yavin, for the assassination of a High Protector. Sanasiki's blade, which had cortosis woven into the steel, was preserved as an icon of Echani dedication. (KOTOR) Sanbra this planet was the capital of Sanbra Sector, and was located in the De'elta System. (GG12) Sanchango this game of skill and luck was popular on the agricultural world of Chrona during the early years of the New Republic. (SWJ12) Sancretti Arms and Munitions, Interstellar this Rodian weapons manufacturer produced a number of cryogenic weapons. (FOP) Sanctuary this was the Ferroan name for the planet Mobus, used after the mobile planet Zonama Sekot took up residence in orbit around Mobus. (FH3) Sanctuary codename of one of the Alliance's oldest safe world colonies, the name was used even before the official declaration of rebellion. The planet was then a refuge for persecuted religious pacifists; they agreed to join the Alliance so lang as they did not have to take up arms. The planet is home to a huge variety of fish and seaweed. (RASB) Sanctuary Moon this was another name for the Forest Moon of Endor, used by the Old Republic after setting the enrtire moon aside as a nature reserve. Scientists of the Old Republic hoped that the designation would keep tourists and corporate interests from interfering with the natural development of its sentient species. (ROTJ, IWST) Sanctuary Pipeline this extension of the Sivestri Trace hyperspace lane was formed by the Empire, so that it could bring supplies and workers to the Forest Moon of Endor, during the construction of the second Death Star. Because travel through the Inner Zuma region of the galaxy was dangerous, the Sanctuary Pipeline was built using non-mass S-thread boosters in hyperspace all along the Pipeline, which provided continual information on the next point along the path. Maintenance crews were hired to clear the realspace path of the Pipeline of debris, ensuring that there were no unknown mass shadows being projected into hyperspace. The Sanctuary Pipeline required near-continual maintenance and upkeep, but allowed the Empire to regularly supply the crews working on the second Death Star. After the Battle of Endor, the Sanctuary Pipeline fell into disrepair, as natural disasters and the theft of the S-thread boosters left large portions of it unnavigable. (GMR9) Sanctum Arcti located in the city of Calius Saj Leeloo, this was one of the most famous of all structures ever erected on the planet Berchest. It miraculously survived an intense earthquake which shook the city, shortly before the onset of the Clone Wars. (HNN4) Sanctum Sanctorum this was the name given to the modified A4 Juggernaut located at the heart of the Bhishana Bhaga, which served as the primary workshop and laboratory of Min Erethen. It was adapted to have a droid crew, with a pilot droid handling movement if the vehicle ever had to leave the ship.Six ASP-series labor droids did the manual labor aboard the craft, which was protected by polarized energy shielding. (WOA18) Sand Art this was a form of artwork developed by the Bith people. (RAG) Sand Bar, The this was the only local tavern in the outpost location known as The Puddle. (HAS) Sand Bat this creature, native to Tatooine, produced a poisonous venom used by Tusken Raiders to tip their gaderffi sticks. (MC17) Sand Bear this large predator was native to the planet Kallistas, and was known to hunt down and devour humans. (GG10) Sand Beetle this was a species of scavenging insect that was native to the deserts of Tatooine. (SWI74) Sand Bunny a small mammal native to the planet Nam Chorios. (POT) Sand Burrower this immense worm inhabited the sands of the desert world of Blenjeel. Although blind, the sand burrower was able to use vibrations to track its prey across the desert. The average sand burrower was large enough to swallow a human in one bite. (JKA) Sand Cat this small, feline creature was native to the planet Sullust. (MBS) Sand Crab Nebula a galactic nebula that resembles a sand crab. (AS) Sand Dragon this was another name for the tailring, which was native to the planet Socorro. (BSS) Sand Drain developed on Tatooine and used on desert planets throughout the galaxy, these specialized drainage systems draw away sand from streets and buildings. Like water drains, sand drains help remove unwanted sand which drifted around the cities on desert planets. (E1A8) Sand Drill a tool used to dig holes in the sands of Tatooine, it employs a forceful vacuum to blow out extracted sand. (COJ) Sand Flea a small creature found in the deserts of many planets, including Nam Chorios, sand fleas often live on the bodies of nerfs. Large specimens of sand fleas make good pets. (POT, GOF1) Sand Hood this specialized cloak was used on Tatooine to help desert travelers keep sand and grit out of their noses and mouths. (TG) Sand Leech a small, blood-sucking creature found on some desert worlds. (RA2) Sand Lice this species of insect, native to the planet Beheboth, took over most of the environment after the planet's water supply dried up. (LTA3, MC66) Sand Lice this small, parasitic insect was native to the planet Tatooine, and was known for its ability to resist most drugs and physical forms of destruction. (MC23) Sand Lightning encountered on Tatooine, this form of lightning was created when airborne sand built up enough static electrocity to give itself a charge. The lightning, which cascaded in sheets, occurred when the sand clouds passed over oppositely-charged areas of dunes. (TG) Sand Lizard the flesh of this creature was considered a delicacy by most beings. (LTA2) Sand Louse a small, parasite native to Tatooine. (JTH) Sand Panther a large, predatory feline native to Corellia, the sand panther had specialized claws that could exude a poison when they cut into flesh. The fur of the sand panther, which was dense yet soft, was prized by hunters, even though it was illegal to kill the creatures. This fur helped mask the sand panther's stalking activities, as it muffled wind and yielded to surrounding obstacles. (TJP, ANT) Sand Skiff this open speeder was developed by Ubrikkian Industries to serve as a cargo transport, but many buyers liked the fact that it was designed to accommodate weapons. This adaptability made the Sand Skiff appeal to a wide range of customers. At nine meters in length, it was essentially a stripped-down version of the Bantha II skiff, and had a maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour. (LAWS) Sand Skimmer a one-person repulsorlift disk, the sand skimmer also has a rear-mounted sail to catch the wind. (DCAR) Sand Sloth a huge, fur-covered beast of burden native to the planet Annoo. (DCAR) Sand Snake this furred snake was native to the planet Geonosis. (BF1) Sand Tick this large insect, about the size of a human fist, was native to a number of planets. These creatures lacked true eyes and ears, and relied on their ability to sense vibrations in order to interpret their environment. These insects fed on the blood of mammalian species, burrowing into the thick fur of beasts such as the bantha and feeding for several months before killing the host. An individual tick can survive without blood for up to a year, curling into a ball to await the presence of a new host. Despite their hunger for blood, the most dangerous aspect of a sand tick is its ability to carry and transmit diseases. When the sand tick bites, it injects a small amount of numbing saliva, which can also carry viral and bacterial infections. (WOTC) Sand Well found on the planet Socorro, these vast sinkholes formed in the volcanic-ash deserts of the Doaba Badlands. A large concentration of them was found in the Adsila Rifts, where they dot the landscape and often open up unexpectedly on unprepared travelers. Their existence was first documented by Kirr Cyrs. (BSS) Sand Wine this form of wine was created on the planet Tatooine. (SWRPG2) Sanda this woman was one of the leaders of a smuggler gang, along with Lemo, which operated on the planet Arcan IV during the height of the Galactic Civil War. They hoped to steal the Dancing Goddess and the Minstrel, in order to help fund their operations. (LTA4, MC79) Sandbiter this was the Yuuzhan Vong name for a slashrat. (DTO) Sand-borer this digging herbivore was considered a nuisance on the planet Tatooine, where it dug its way into hydroponic gardens and destroyed crops. (MC63) Sand-buzzer this small device was used on many worlds where vermin were prevalent in outlying areas. The sand-buzzer was originally developed on Tatooine to ward off scurriers and other creatures. It created an electronic field that affected the creature's innate senses, driving them away from the area. (SWI61) Sand-casting a unique form of artwork found on Tatooine. (ISB) Sandcrawler a huge, lumbering contraption that moved about on four tracks, the sandcrawler was used as both a transport and a warehouse by the Jawas. They were originally Corellia Engineering Mining Digger Crawlers, ore haulers brought to Tatooine during the first attempts to extract ores and valubale minerals from the planet. Tatooine, however, had a limited natural ores which had strange, magnetic characteristics, and so the haulers were abandoned after the destruction of the space station Tatoo III. The various Jawa clans assumed ownership and used them to traverse the deserts. A Jawa sandcrawler was refitted to house nearly 100 clan members, as well as to accommodate a large cargo hold and processing station. The operation of a sandcrawler was nearly impossible for a non-Jawa, as many of the onboard systems had been modified to suit the Jaws' needs. The primary advantage to using these slow machines was the protection they afforded a Jawa clan in the open desert. The inside of a sandcrawler was relatively cool, and the armor plating protected the Jawas from Sandpeople and smaller krayt dragons. (SW, TME, GG7, EGV, RESB, SOT) Sander this Imperial Moff was one of the eight which survived to meet with Grand Admiral Pellaeon on Bastion, some ten years after the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn. When Pellaeon tried to propose a negotiated peace treaty with the New Republic, Sander felt that he might retain control of his own sectors, but would lose some planets to the Republic. (SOP) Sandfish a creature that "swims" in sand. (CS) Sandfly a small, annoying insect found out various dry worlds, like Tatooine or Socorro. (SWN, SWJ2) Sandgale this was a form of sandstorm which swept the surface of the planet Bimmiel. (DTO) Sand-glass this form of glass, created from the silicates found in the sands of Tatooine's deserts, was used in the creation of unusual works of art. The best specimens of sand-glass were created during intense storms, when heat lightning fused the natural sand into strange shapes. A similar effect could be created using a blaster set to maximum power, but these works were much smaller and often resembled lumps of melted glass. (TG) Sand-grass a wild, thorny grass native to the planet Ylesia. It grows along the coastline, and helps keep the dunes intact. (RD) Sand-grub a small desert creature raised by the Tusken Raiders on Tatooine, the sand-grub will gnaw through anything, including flesh. (TJP) Sandhawk this Tatooinian bird is hunted for its tasty flesh. (GG7) Sandi this young girl was all of fifteen when she went to work for Orman on Lianna. She had grown up in the streets, and believed that working for Orman would help her make a name for herself. (ML) Sandi Maba this Aqualish female and her family were forced to flee Coruscant, when the planetary government decided to seced from the Old Republic. Maba and her family were supporters of the Republic, and fled to Alderaan as refugees rather than return to Ando. Sandi Maba was one of the many Aqualish who chose to remainon Alderaan, instead of returning to Ando. (HNN4) Sandjigger a small arthropod native to the planet Tatooine, the sandjigger survives by eating the native razor moss. (ISU) Sandmaggot a small creature found on Tatooine. Jabba used them as food, favoring their kidneys. (TME, TJP) Sandmask the proctective facial shield worn by the Jawas. It helps them avoid the harsh Tatooine environment, and also keeps their facial identity a secret. (HSE) Sandmouse this small animal was kept as a pet on the planet Lianna. (ML) Sand-mouse a timid creature native to Tatooine. (SWJ11) Sando this young Venan male was the son of Baron Kindoro and his wife, Omnino, the Baroness of Vena. Sando attained the rank of Baron when his father died while on business, although his mohter served as Regent until he was old enough to take his father's palce. He agreed to accompany his mother to Coruscant during her negotiations to join the Old Republic, but his ship was lost in the Bright Jewel System near Ord Mantell. Omnino requested that Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi locate Sando after a rescue team failed to respond to hails. The two Jedi were able to locate the ship, but found the crew of both craft had been brutally killed by two escaped Mantellian savrips. Baron Sando was among the dead, his neck broken. The Jedi learned that the savrips had been captured and enslaved by Taxer Sundown, who had provided them to Baron Sando for breeding purposes. Baroness Omnino later revealed that the flesh of the savrips were considered a delicacy by her people, despite the fact that the savrips were intelligent. Sando had to destroy the female, and the male attacked the crews to avenge her death. Sando perished while fighting against the savrips. (LSOM, WOTC) Sando Aqua Monster this huge creature was native to the deep oceans of the planet Naboo. It was an aquatic mammal which essentially resembled a fish, although it was feline in stature and moved on its hind legs. It had a long tail, and its blocky head was dominated by a wide maw filled with serrated teeth. They ware indiscriminant feeders, and had no natural enemies in the seas of Naboo. The largest specimens have been measured at 160 meters in length, but this was an estimate based mainly on remains. It was believed that the males, which were generally larger than the females, could attain lengths of up to 200 meters. The actual lifecycle of the sando was a mystery, as they were dangerous, although reclusive, predators. To most natives of the planet Naboo, the sando aqua monster was more of a myth than an actual creature, mainly because they had never been observed in the wild and reports of their washed-up corpses were rare and incredible. There have been reports of sando aqua monsters breaching the surface of the water to attack their prey, and have been known feed on fambaas and falumpasets as well as aquatic prey. (SW1, IG1, GMR2, WSW) Sandov's Dance Palace this popular dance hall was located on Streysel Island, during the height of the New Order. (WOTC) Sandpearl an opaline stone found in the last chamber of a krayt dragon's gizzard, these stones are also called dragon pearls. The krayt dragon ingests stones of various sizes and materials for use in its gizzard to crush food for easy digestion. When the stones get too small, they are expelled. The resulting pearls have been smoothed and polished to a brilliant finish, and have various values depending on their color and size. (TME, TJP) Sandpeople a race of nomadic desert mutants on Tatooine who roam the Jundland Wastes, the Sandpeople were often called Tusken Raiders. This name came from the humans who survived their first attack on a human settlement, which occured at Fort Tusken. Sandpeople were believed to have descended from the Ghorfas, but there was no hard evidence to link the two. Their origins - either native to Tatooine or transplanted - had been lost even to the Sandpeople themselves, although there were legends of a time when Tatooine was covered with grasslands. These legends held that the Builders - a group of Rakatan explorers - arrived on Tatooine and tried to enslave the ancient Sandpeople, who had discovered space travel and angered the Builders. They fought back and won their freedom, but the Rakatans burned the grasslands in retaliation, leaving Tatooine a desert wasteland. This story also claims that the root of the Sandpeoples' intense hatred of other beings derived from their war with the Builders, although written history points to a more recent event. Some 400 years before the attack on Fort Tusken, the desert bandit Alkhara slaughtered a group of Sandpeople who had befriended him. This was generally considered the source of the Sandpeoples' anger and mistrust. The Sandpeople dressed in heavy cloth robes, and had covered their heads with strips of cloth that held a breath mask and eye protection on their faces. Only an individual's mate was allowed to see them with their coverings removed. They learned how to train the banthas native to Tatooine as mounts, and a marauding group of Sandpeople would always ride them single file, to hide their numbers. Each individual worked with the same bantha for life. When a mount was killed or dies, the rider was left to wander the desert alone. If the bantha's spirit deemed it so, the rider would be befriended by another bantha. Otherwise, the rider would die in the sands. On the other hand, if a rider was killed or dies, its bantha was turned out into the desert. Although the Sandpeople were aggressive and violent by nature, they had deep-seated traditions that were tightly coupled to their everyday lives. Young individuals were required to prove their adulthood in various physical activities, the hardest of which was the manhood ritual of hunting down a krayt dragon. Because the Sandpeople had no written language, the most revered member of a clan or tribe was the storyteller. He knew the life-story of every member of his clan, and also knew the clan's history. The storyteller was required to memorize the histories word-for-word, eliminating any chance for misinterpretation or distortion. Apprentice storytellers often ware more hard-pressed to prove themselves than warriors, for a single mistake in reciting the histories meant instant death. As violent as their nature was, Sandpeople stayed as far from the moisture farmers as the farmers did them. There were occasional attacks on the more outlying settlements. A few scientists claimed that Sandpeople had human origins, but the autopsies done on what few dead that were left behind revealed cyborg eyes and other non-human characteristics. In battle, Sandpeople have been rumored to spit streams of blood at their victims, but this was attributed to superstitious moisture farmers. (SWN, SWSB, TME, ISU, VD2, SWDB, SOT, KOTOR) Sandpopper this model of landspeeder was produced by the Caelli-Merced Syndicate on Socorro. It measured nine meters in length, and could transport a pilot and up to three passengers. The speeder was named for an unusual noise the repulsor engines make when they get sand stuck inside their housings. Caelli-Merced placed additional filters around the intakes to prevent the noise. (BSS) Sandral this was one of the most powerful families who lived on theplanet Dantooine, during the centuries leading up to the Great Sith War. The Sandral family was the bitter rival of the Matale family, and many of the long-standing disputes stemmed from land ownership. The Matale Fields were separated from the Sandral Fields by a small patch of land known as The Grove, which held a certain mystery for the Jedi Knights who lived on Dantooine during that time. (KOTOR) Sandral Estate this was primary living quarters of Casus Sandral, and was the historical family residence of his family. The family owned the Sandral Fields, on the planet Dantooine, during the generations leading up to the Great Sith War. (KOTOR) Sandral Fields see Sandral Grounds (KOTOR) Sandral Grounds this was the name of a large, open plain found on the planet Dantooine. The Sandral Fields, located south of the Matale Fields, were known to the Jedi Knights of ancient times as the location of the Crystal Cave. The plains were named for Casus Sandral's family. (KOTOR) Sandral, Casus this amateur archaeologist spent much of his career on the planet Dantooine, some 4,000 years before the Galactic Civil War. It was believed that he found one of the first links to the existence of the Rakata on Dantooine, although he never made the connection himself. Unfortunately, during one of his investigations to the Rakatan ruins, Casus was attacked and killed by a pack of kath hounds. His body was discovered by one of the Jedi Knights who served at the enclave on Dantooine, and returned to his father, Nurik. (KOTOR) Sandral, Nurik this man was the leader of the Sandral family, living on the planet Dantooine during the era of the Great Sith War. Nurik was greatly saddened when his son, Casus, was killed by kath hounds during an archaeolgical expedition to the Rakatan ruins found on the planet. To add insult to injury, Nurik discovered that his daughter, Rahasia, was in love with Shen Matale, and they had been secretly meeting together in spite of the family feud. Nurik had Shen taken captive, but the Jedi Knights intervened and freed Shen. Nurik was forced to admit the kidnapping, and he and Ahlan formed a tenuous truce after learning of their children's love for one another. (KOTOR) Sandral, Rahasia this young woman was the daughter of Nurik Sandral, and was living at the family estate on Dantooine during the era of the Great Sith War. Despite her father's wishes, Rahasia had fallen in love with Shen Matale, the son of Nurik's rival, Ahlan Matale. When Nurik discovered that they had been secretly meeting together, he had Shen taken captive. Shortly afterward, the Jedi Knights intervened and freed Shen, after Ahlan asked for help in freeing Shen. Nurik was forced to admit the kidnapping, and he and Ahlan formed a tenuous truce after learning of their children's love for one another. (KOTOR) Sandrat this was a scavenging vermin native to the planet Tatooine. (BF4) Sandrat a small rodent-like scavenger found on Adony Station. (CSWDW) Sand-rat this was a species of small, desert creature native to Aduba-3. (MC8) Sand-reed this thin, grassy reed grew in the deserts of the planet Ord Cestus. It was often dried and used to weave durable baskets. (TCD) SandRest this was one of the many hotels which sprang up in the city of Anchorhead, on Tatooine, after the success of the Sidi Driss Inn. (TG) Sandro the Hook this acquaintance of Captain Bortrek worked from a base in Celanon City. Bortrek hoped to sell his load of precious cargo, along with the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, to Sandro. (POT) Sandrock a hard stone created over the eons by densely-packed desert sand. Jabba the Hutt's palace was built from sandrock, which was covered with ditanium shielding. (MTS) Sands in Winter this was the autobiographical novel written by the Talz, Muftak. (EGA) Sandscorpion this deadly, stinging insect was native to the planet Tatooine. (BF4) Sandskimmer this was the name, used on many desert planets, for a small repulsorlift vehicle which could transport a single person and minimal cargo. In many instances, the sandskimmer was nothing but an oblong board with one or two tiny repulsor engines attached. Other versions were as large as landspeeders. (TJP, E1A5, MC66) Sandskimmer, Falynn this woman, a native of Tatooine, was one of the first members of Wraith Squadron. As a pilot from Tatooine, she was continually being compared to Luke Skywalker, a comparison she chafed at badly. She joined the Alliance in order to prove herself, but remained behind Luke's shadow. This led to what her commanding officers described as a "chronic insolence" and an inability to keep her mouth shut. Despite already being an ace pilot, she was constantly passed over for promotion and demoted after her outbursts, and came under the notice Wedge Antilles during the formation of the Wraiths. She made the cut, partly because of her ability to fly Y-Wings as well as X-Wings, but mostly because of her piloting skills. She was also the squadron's acquisitions agent. Falynn was killed in the battle that destroyed the Implacable over Ession. (WS) Sandsnake a reptile native to the deserts of Tatooine. (ISU) Sandspeeder this was the generic term used to describe an repulsor-equipped vehicle used on desert or otherwise arid worlds. The T-47 was an excellent example of how a speeder could be modified for use as a swampspeeder, with advanced filtration systems to keep out sand, augmented engine cooling systems, and specialized long-range radar to scan for sandstorms. (NEGV) Sandstorm Flightknife one of the many Yedagonian fighter squadrons which supported Wedge Antilles and the Running Crimson Flightknife during the war against the forces of the Cartann nation, on Adumar. One of their pilots rescued Tycho Celchu, after he was shot down in battle. (SOA) Sandstorm Shipping Concern this shipping and transport agency was run by Qes Dollis, out of his offices in Mos Eisley, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Sandstorm Shipping was owned by Jabba the Hutt during this time. (RESB) Sandstorm Team this group of desert fighters and Infiltrators was part of the Alliance's Scandium Team, and was originally formed by the Ebranite sisters Rith, Nyik, and Tor'ara Tar'ak. (SWJ11) Sandsurfing a sport originated on Tatooine in which the participant rides behind a sandskimmer on a small repuslordisk. The disk is attached to their feet, and they surf over the dunes. The origin of the sport is traced back to the Fixer, who taught it to Luke Skywalker. Fixer was nearly consumed by the Sarlacc in a sandsurfing accident. (MTS, EGC) Sandtek this small Naboo-based vehicle manufactured produced the Skyflipper transport craft. (NEGC) Sandtrooper this was the name used to describe Imperial stormtroopers who were trained to operate in arid, desert environments. They were also known as Desert Assault Troopers. The standard stormtrooper armor was enhanced with special temperature regulators, and the body glove was designed to allow for efficient perspiration. (ISB, SWDB) Sand-wagon this was the name of a cargo vehicle used on the planet Ord Cestus during the last decades of the Old Republic. (TCD) Sandwasp this stinging insect was native to the deserts of Ord Cestus. (TCD) Sand-wave a ballet which Yarna d'al' Gargan used to perform for Jabba the Hutt, when the crimelord couldn't sleep. (TJP) Sandwhirl a desert storm on Tatooine, sandwhirls appear at first to be lesser storms than sandstorms. However, despite moving slower, sandwhirls had internal wind speeds which could be ten times faster than those experienced in a sandstorm. (SW, SOT) Sandwind Team this cell of Alliance support worked in the Periphery, along the Sisar Run, during the period between the Battles of Hoth and Endor. They had established a base in the Lesser Cueva Expanse on Sriluuur, and were known in the sector for their well-placed intelligence agents and high rate of mission success. (SSR) Sandworm a burrowing, desert creature. (TME) Sane, Berra this woman, a native of the Austogie settlement on the planet Rhinnal, was trained as a geologist during the height of the New Order. She was hired by the Keiger clan to scout out new land opportunities. An unscrupulous and evil-minded woman, Berra Sane would have betrayed her own sister if it meant a great profit for herself. During one exploration, she discovered the location of a Dellaltian starship, presumably buried in the ice before the formation of the Old Republic. She went to great lengths to ensure that credit for the discovery went entirely to herself, ensuring a greater percentage of the profits. (CCW) Sang this common Zabrak surname meant "shaman". (GCG) Sang this was one of the more common Kel Dor surnames. Its meaning translated into Basic as "hunter". (GCG) Sangen this unit of pressure was used by the Selkath, on their homeworld of Manaan. (KOTOR) Sanger this was a term used by the Grand Army of the Republic to indicate any dug-out or hastily-erected defensive structure. (RCHC) Sanglui this near-human simian was one of the leaders of the Alliance cell on Vorzyd 5. He had a walrus-like face and a squat body. He gave Luke Skywalker the instructions for meeting an Alliance contact on the planet. (CSWEA) Sangorn's Net this bar was located on Berrol's Donn, and was known for its criminal clientele. (CRO) Sangtwo, Biull this burly human being poses as a farmer and roamed the streets of Narg Starport, trying to swindle credits from unsuspecting vistors. Sangtwo came into the possession of the silver protocol droid RT-56/X, which he discovered had a SureDeal-R bargaining and negotiating module in its brain. Together, they roamed the streets of Narg Starport, looking for unsuspecting off-worlders. When a suitable "victim" was found, RT-56/X would plead with them to remove it from its "cruel master's service" as a farm drudge. If the off-worlders were sympathetic, Sangtwo would bargain with them to sell the droid. Once the purchase was made, RT-56/X would wait until its new master entered a dense-populated area of the city, where it would disappear and return to Sangtwo's farm. (TA) Sanhedrim this was a warrior class of the Aing-Tii monks. They believed that the Kathol Rift was a holy site, and forbade any ships to travel through it. (KO) Sanhedrim Ship this is the typical Aing-Tii starship design. Referred to sometimes as pilgrimage vessels, the Sanhedrim ships are huge, cylindrical craft which are very organic in design. Like the Mon Calamari star cruisers, no two Sanhedrim ships are exactly alike. They are unlike anything seen or produced by the rest of the galaxy, with engines, thrusters, and weapons sprouting at weird angles and placements. The hulls of Sanhedrim ships are covered with millions of glyphs and sigils that mirror those found on the bony plates of the Aing-Tii themselves. The ships average about 300 meters in length, and have a crew of 150 plus 66 gunners. Typical Sanhedrim ships are armed with the unusual Aing-Tii weaponry, often 30 energy web generators and 6 null-burst projectors. Sanhedrim ships are often well-shielded, and are hyperdrive-equipped. However, instead of a slip of pseudomotion before entering hyperspace, the Aing-Tii ships simply disappear. They reappear just as suddenly, as if they were created in their new location. Rather than direct fighting, the Aing-Tii often use these ships as battering rams, seriously disabling the slave ships they hunt. (KO, VOF) Sanjin a planet located in the Core. (SWJ7) San-Kur-Lor this Tiss'shar businessbeing was a constituent of the Tiss'sharl League. (GG12) San-lampris this parasitic creature was native to the oceans of the panet Naboo, which it attached itself to aquatic mammals such as the sando aqua monster. (WSW) Sanl'jek this creature, named for the zoologist who first encountered them, was native to the planet Dancreti. Their existence has puzzled scientists for years, for they seemed to have a communal society of nomadic gatherers which possessed social structure. The average sanl'jek is a small, thin-bodied, quadripedal mammal with a long, whiplike tail. The females of the species caried their young in birth pouches,and they carried their young for nearly a year before allowing them to roam on their own. One of the more unusual aspects of the sanl'jek society is that they can determine outsiders to their social structure by their heartbeats. This sensitivity to heartbeat had a strange outgrowth: a member of one group could be attacked in a remote location, and his comrades could detect the change in the heartbeat and come to their aid. This response is immediate, and the protective sanl'jeks attack with incredible aggression. Any such inter-group struggles are fought until one side or the other is destroyed or backs off from the battle. (COG) Sanna this Alliance agent was part of the team which was sent to the Ishanna System to counteract the inevitable Imperial subjugation. She was a confidante of Leda Kyss, and accompanied Kyss to the Combat Moon. It was here that Andos Delvaren had led Imperial forces, in an attempt to escalate a dispute between the Rabaanite and S'krrr races. A short, sturdy woman with curly hair, Sanna was accompanied to the Combat Moon by an unknown Alliance pilot (who looks a lot like Wedge Antilles). (SWJ9) Sannah this Melodie child trained as a Jedi on Yavin 4. She was discovered by Anakin Solo and Tahiri Veila when they accompanied Lyric to Yavin 8. They brought her back to the Junior Jedi Academy with them, and persuaded Luke Skywalker to let her stay. Luke recognized the need to train the Melodies to fight back against the hostile predators of Yavin 8, and let Sannah stay. Unlike Lyric, who was nearly twenty and near her changing when she attended the Academy, Sannah was about eleven when she first attended. Sannah was still training at Yavin 4 when the Peace Brigade tried to capture the students at the praxeum and turn them over to the Yuuzhan Vong. She was caught in the crossfire and forced to hide with Valin Horn and Kam Solusar, while Anakin tried to rescue them. Sannah was turned over to Kam Solusar and his wife, Tionne, for safekeeping during the conflict with the Yuuzhan Vong, training aboard the Errant Venture until a more permanent base was established at the Maw Installation. Sannah was among the handful of Jedi Knights who ultimately survived the conflict with the Yuuzhan Vong. (LW, EVC, UF) San-Ni Staff this weapon resembled a normal staff, about half a meter in length, when carried in its inactive mode. When each end is twisted and pulled apart, the San-Ni staff split into three pieces. From the two ends, a stun prod springs outward. This motion pushed a pair of power couplings into the "center" of the staff, with crackling energy keeping them connected to the stun prods. The San-Ni staff could then be used to strike or stun an opponent into submission. (GMR10) Sanohb'I this was the Socorran name for the summer equinox experienced on the planet. It was an incredibly hot season, and influenced by the orbit of Neftali as well as Socorro's distance from the star Sokor. (BSS) San-pilot this parasitic creature was native to the oceans of the panet Naboo, which it attached itself to aquatic mammals such as the sando aqua monster. Unlike the san-lampris, the san-pilot formed a symbiotic relationship with the sando. (WSW) Sanrafsix Corridor this hyperspace travel route was located near the Sisar Run. (SWJ10) Sanriv a Rodian gemstone. (EGV) Sansanna a form of spice found on the planet Ventooine, sansanna was so rare that it had been priced out of existence in fourteen systems during the Galactic Civil War. The supplies of sansanna were controlled by the Satab during the early years of the New Order, which angered the populace of Ventooine because they saw none of the financial benefit from its sale. (MC, LTA5) Sanseon, Harris this man was a reporter for the Old Republic's Holonet, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. He specialized in research pertaining to the Jedi Order, and developed a good working relationship with Jocasta Nu. (HNN5) Sansil a musical instrument created on the planet Adarlon. (GG6) Sant this is the name of a Weequay religion. (GG12) Sant, Cyl this woman, a native of the planet New Bornalex, had a brief affair with a Theelin male during the early days of the New Order. The result of their tryst was a daughter, Rystall. Cyl tried hard to earn enough credits to support herself and her daughter, as the father fled New Bornalex and was never seen again. Cyl moved her small family to Coruscant during the height of the New Order, hoping to make enough credits to survive. When things didn't go exactly as she planned, Cyl was forced to give up Rystall in order to survive. She placed her infant daughter into a parked speeder, along with a note which begged the owners to love her daughter as much as she did. Cyl disappeared into the cityscape, and was not heard from again. (SWI67) Santage, Keir this man was rescued from an Imperial detention facility by Wedge Antilles, and later joined Rogue Squadron as a pilot and supply officer. Santage flew as Rogue Seven, and participated in twelve sorties against the Imperial shipyards at Fondor, shortly after the Battle of Hoth. He later flew with Red Squadron during the Battle of Endor. (CCG11) Santarine this planet is located in the Hook Nebula. (GG9) Santhar Squadron this Alliance squad was stationed at the base established on the planet Taul. They fought bravely on th eground, but were unabel to stop the Imperial orbital assault from the Dominator. (SWJ2) Santhe one of the ruling houses on Lianna, they controlled the various companies managed by Santhe/Seinar Technologies. The Lady Valles Santhe was a supporter of the Empire, for she felt that the Old Republic never gave her any favors or support. (DESB, ML) Santhe Blockade Runner a patrol craft manufactured by Santhe/Sienar Technologies on Lianna. (ML) Santhe Corporation this was the overseeing holding company that controlled the various Santhe and Sienar corporations. The two primary subsidiaries of Santhe Corp were Santhe Security and Santhe/Sienar Technologies. Santhe/Sienar Technologies, in turn, controlled Sienar Fleet Systems, Santhe Passenger and Freight, and Curich Engineering. (MBC) Santhe Passenger and Freight one of the subsidiaries of Santhe/Sienar Technologies. (ML) Santhe Security one of the various subsidiaries of Santhe/Seinar Technologies, Santhe Security provided security forces for various Imperial outposts and space stations. (SWJ9) Santhe, Kashan this young man was Phillip Santhe's son. A quiet man, Kashan was also a close contact of Terri Karl and a dedicated supporter of the Alliance. He uses his relationship with the Lady Valles Santhe to obtain information vital to the Alliance, although Valles and Phillip are unaware of Kashan's activities. Much of his rebellious attitude came from the acquaintances he made while at school in the Core Worlds. (ML) Santhe, Kerred this founder of Santhe/Sienar Technologies, Kerred Santhe managed to purchase controlling interest in Sienar Technologies some 100 years before the Battle of Yavin. A native of the planet Lianna, he moved the corporation's headquarters to Lianna and renamed the company Santhe/Sienar Technologies. (ML) Santhe, Miri this young girl was Phillip Santhe's daugther, and Valles Santhe's granddaughter. (ML) Santhe, Phillip this short, corpulent man was Valles Santhe's only son. A talented engineer, Phillip had no aptitude for politics or diplomacy. A staunch supporter of the New Order, Phillip was the leader of the NOVA project. He couldn't wait for his mother to retire so he could take control of Santhe/Sienar Technologies, and didn't care if the corporation destroyed Lianna or her people. Phillip is the only surviving member of Valles Santhe's family; the other children were killed in anti-Imperial actions by the native Lianns. He was somewhat intimidated by the presence of Rodin Verpalion during the design and creation of the NOVA project. (ML) Santhe, Valles this regal woman was the granddaughter of Kerred Santhe, and controlled Santhe/Sienar Technologies during the New Order of Emperor Palpatine. She favored true independence for Lianna, but remained loyal to the Empire. She detested the presence of Rodin Verpalion, and was glad when the Imperial advisor decided not to live on Lianna. It was later discovered that she had knowingly sent out transport ships into pirate traps, allowing the pirates - who were actually Alliance starship crews - to obtain needed supplies. After the Emperor's death at Endor, she managed to gain a measure of that independence, but also claimed home rule for Lianna. Lady Santhe also maintained control of the Santhe/Sienar empire, and tried to reinforce her loyalty to the New Order by creating Sienar Army Systems to supply Imperial forces with TIE crawlers and other ground-assault vehicles. (ML, NEGC) Santhe/Sienar Technologies this conglomerate was originally known as Sienar Technologies, until Kerred Santhe managed to purchase a majority control of Sienar. He forced the corporation to move its headquarters to Lianna, where it was responsible for the design of several civilian starship designs and components. It was also the parent company of Sienar Fleet Systems, Santhe Passenger and Freight, and Curich Engineering. Following the growth of the New Republic, Lady Valles Santhe decided that she would enter the military market, and began designing war machines under the monicker Sienar Army Systems. Their first designs were provided to the forces supporting the reborn Emperor Palpatine in the battle for Coruscant. Note that the Dark Empire Sourcebook says that Lady Santhe wanted to take control of the floundering Seinar Fleet Systems and remake it in her own image. The result was Santhe/Seinar Technologies, a company independent of Imperial control but willing, nonetheless, to deal almost exclusively with the Empire. Santhe/Sienar was one of the original voting sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority. (DESB, EGV, CSA, ML) Santherian Tenho-root this plant's extract is often used by drug addicts who wish to escape the harsh realities of life and experience everything as a gentle sunset. The effects of tehno-root were especially powerful to members of the Falleen race, which experienced an intense psychotropic episode after taking it. (POT, MJH) Santheship this is one of several small, industrial towns strewn across the northern coast of Anai, on the planet Lianna. (ML) Santhou Lazith'chika this alien was Force-sensitive, and decided to learn everything he could about the Force and Jedi during the height of the New Order. Santhou was a friend of Lens and Milla Reekeene, and together they founded Reekeene's Roughnecks. Santhou's species was unknown in the galaxy, and Santhou worked hard to maintain the secret. A humorous and warm being, Santhou balanced the agressiveness of Lens Reekeene and the neutrality of Milla. He was humanoid in stature, but his legs had an extra join and his eyes were very wide. Santhou's skin was a pasty-grey color, which made him look like a corpse. Santhou had been travelling the galaxy for 200 years before joining the Roughnecks. (SWCP) Santo this man served in the ranks of the Empire's Ghost Squadron, in the year leading up to the Battle of Yavin. Santo was part of the platoon dispatched to subjugate Sulon and capture Morgan Katarn, and served under Lieutenant Brazack during the attack. It was Santo who disabled Morgan's droid, Weegee. (SFE) Santo this Twi'lek was a member of Warburton's criminal underground until Luke Skywalker met him inside the Tol Ado prison facility. Santo was actually an Imperial spy, sent out to infiltrate Warburton's gang and discover their whereabouts. Santo nearly succeeded, but Luke managed to warn Warburton before Imperial Governor Parnell could attack their hideout. (JH) Santor this portly man was the leader of Shawken's government, during the last years of the New Order. He welcomed Luke Skywalker and Plif to Shawken shortly after the Battle of Endor, to discuss the future of the galaxy's government. (MC87) Sanwiwood the wood of this tree, native to the planet Ansion, was used to create wondrous sculptures by the Ansionian artists of the Old Republic. (APS) Sanyassa this star was the central body in the Sanyassa System, located in the Moddell Sector of the galaxy. (GMR9) Sanyassa IV this gloomy, storm-shrouded world was located in the Moddell Sector of the galaxy. It was known as the homeworld of the Sanyassan race. (UANT) Sanyassan this humanoid race of beings was native to the planet Sanyassa IV, located in the Moddell Sector of the galaxy. They were known as scavengers, and would readily attack any being who crossed their path. Tall and well-muscled, Sanyassans resembled walking skeletons, with lanky hair and greenish skin. Their history contained several eras of advanced thinking and technology, which were eventually wiped out by the current "might makes right" kleptocracy. The Sanyassan preferred to prey upon the Ewoks of the Forest Moon of Endor, hoping to eventually exterminated the small bipeds. A subspecies of Sanyassan, known as the Marauders, evolved on the Forest Moon of Endor after their ship crash-landed there. (SWI66, UANT) Sanyassan this was the spoken language of the Sanyassan race, punctuated by guttural snarls, shrieks, and growls. (UANT) Sanza this planet was the homeworld of the Krish race. A temperate world, Sanza's landmasses were dedicated to agriculture, manufacturing, or sports arenas and casinos. (AE, UANT) Sapella this planet, located in the Kathol Outback, is one of the most isolated worlds of Kathol Sector. It was located between Timbra Ott and Binaros, but was not as profitable a run as going to Jangelle and the Kathol Republic. The planet had entered an ice age during the last millennium of the Old Republic, and much of the planet was covered by the advancing polar ices caps. A band of temperate lowlands straddled the equator, and this fertile land was settled by a group of colonists. The colonists there grew fruits and grains for trade with Timbra Ott, and created a tasty wine from their grapes. This trade allowed the colonists to maintain a mutual defense pact with Timbra Ott, although the Sapellan navy was quite small and outdated. (KO) Saper this surname was common among human settlements found throughout in the galaxy. (GCG) Saper this was a common name among the Lepi people. (UANT) Saper, Hallis this woman was a sludgenews reporter from the planet Bonadan before she joined the New Republic as a documentarian. She had developed a way to interview her subjects without interfering with their actions, but implemented it in a strange way. She found that children disliked being recorded by beings with cameras and other equipment, but that they actually enjoyed the presence of a droid who served as the interviewer's assistant, but which could also record them. She thought that the best of both worlds would be to have a specially-made protocol droid head created, complete with recording instruments, which she could wear on her shoulder. The droid head, which she nicknamed Whitecap for its coloration, had specialized components that allowed it to follow her eye movements and record what she was looking at. However, the combination - which made Hallis resemble a two-headed lady - tended to cause more disruption than reduce apprehension. When she accepted the role of documenting the negotiations with the Adumari, she brought Whitecap along with her. Wedge Antilles, who served as the chief diplomat, Wes Janson, Tycho Celchu, and Hobbie Klivian all wondered at the effectiveness of Whitecap. They each had a part in developing a system which fit within an ornate hair clip to replace Whitecap's protocol droid head, allowing Hallis to record everything without the intrusive stares aimed at the "two-headed lady." During the negotiations with the Adumari, Hallis managed to record a secret conversation between Tomer Darpen and the perator of Cartann, Pekaelic ke Teldan, in which Darpen accused Wedge of being a rogue and acting on his own behalf instead of that of the New Republic. This evidence exposed Darpen's own treacherous plans to bring the planet Adumar into the Republic. She managed to get copies of this recording into the hands of the New Republic Intelligence agency, which arrested Darpen and allowed Wedge to complete the negotiations. After the Adumari agreed to join the Republic, Hallis returned to her regular duties. She later accepted a position within the New Republic Intelligence agency, and spent the early part of her career investigating the Yuuzhan Vong. (SOA, BP) Sapha this red-furred Ryn was part of the group, led by Melisma and Gaph, who was on Gyndine searching for Droma. Sapha was separated from her sister Melisma when the Yuuzahn Vong attacked Gyndine before the refugees could be evacuated. Sapha was part of a group captured by the Vong and enslaved aboard the Creche', tending to the needs of an immature yammosk. When the priest Moorsh arrived on the ship, he summoned the Sapha and the other Ryn to have them tell his fortune. (JE) Sapir this fragrant plant was grown for its leaves, which were dried for use in steeping tea. The tea made from sapir leaves was a subtle green in color, and was equally as fragrant as the leaves themselves. Many beings drank sapir tea because they believed it had soothing qualities. (SOJ) Sapith this was one of the many crystals used by the ancient Jedi Knights in the construction of a lightsaber. It was believed to have given the wielder better control of the lightsaber, thereby increasing the ability to cause more energy damage to an opponent. Each sapith crystal was formed from the excretions of the volice worm, which only created the crystals once every eleven years. (KOTOR) Sapor this bartender assisted the New Republic's Sector Rangers in capturing the Karazak slaver Iquar by getting the man extremely drunk and asking him to relate the story of the capture of Janissa Locrin. (GG11) Sapper this was the slang term used to describe those individuals who performed hard labor for the Balawai, on the planet Haruun Kal, during the height of the Clone Wars. (SHPT) Sapphire this strikingly beautiful woman was a courier and smuggler working for the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. She grew up as a Navy brat, since both of her parents worked as TIE Fighter maintenance techs for the Empire. Sapphire was going to join the Imperial Academy when an explosion in a fighter bay killed her parents. The cause of the explosion was discovered to be the carelessness of Lieutenant Tizzin, the new officer at the base, but his family ties kept him in command. Sapphire's parents were blamed for the explosion, and she has hated the Empire ever since. She vowed to hunt down Tizzin and exact revenge on him. She joined the Alliance short after the deaths of her parents, and ran several smuggling runs with Kevas Startron. When she completed a major run for him, but kept her role in the job a secret, he bequeathed her his starship, the New Cov Quasar. She later renamed the ship to be the Sapphire's Gem. (CRO) Sapphire Lake this artificial lake was formed in Hollowtown, on Centerpoint Station, as a kind of nature preserve. (CCW) Sapphire's Gem formerly known as the New Cov Quasar, this smuggling ship was owned by the Alliance courier known as Sapphire. A Hyrotil Crescent-class transport, it was equipped with an array of passive sensors and stealth equipment. Sapphire armed it with a pair of fire-linked concussion missile launchers, claiming that these were easier to shield than conventional energy weapons. (CRO) Sappire located near Dentaal, the planet Sappire was a strong supporter of the Alliance. (SWJ5) Sapra this Corellian smuggler played a game of sabacca with Tere Metallo on Sarahwiee, while the Riileb was helping Gil Crosear and Alex Winger rescue Carl Barzon. (SWJ6) Saprah this was the name used by the Troig people to describe the left head on their body. (SWDB) Saprin this was the name used by the Troig people to describe the right head on their body. (SWDB) Saqc'or this elderly Svivreni was a noted metallurgist and miner who worked for many years on Ovise III before retiring with his personal fortune to the planet Thonner. During the early years of the New Republic, he established his own venture prospecting company, searching for hidden pockets of resources beneath Thonner's shallow seas. It was rumored that Saqc'or had once been a slave of the Empire, placed on Thonner to help search for raw materials during the construction of the second Death Star. (GMR9) Sar Agorn this ancient Jedi Master was a member of a race which resembled an amorphous blob, suspended in a greenish mixture of gases. His personality was placed into one of the few surviving Jedi Holocrons, from which Master Agorn provided education and historical insight on Jedi traditions and philosophy. (PJSB) Sar Galva this small mining outpost was located in the Murul Trench, on Calamari. (SWJ10) Sar Labooda this Chalactan Jedi Knight served the order as a contemporary of Depa Billaba, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. (HNN5) Sar X the Sullustan Lambda-class shuttle dispatched from the Cosuf transports, it carried the Sullustan diplomats to their rendezvous with Alliance personnel, just prior to the Battle of Yavin. (XW) Sarab Mullo this was the name of a noted member of Nimbanese society. (UANT) Saraban City this was one of the largest cities found on the planet Sibisime. (GMR10) Sarafur this desert world was the third planet in orbit around the star known as Kuna's Tail, and was often referred to as Kuna's Tail III. At one point in its distant history, Sarafur rotated about its axis like most other planets, and supported an idigenous form of sentient life. Over the millennia, however, it stopped rotating, and the ancient race soon died out. Sarafur remained tidelocked from that point forward, and much of it's landscape was either scoured by heat or frozen. Among the ruins found along the terminus, lawless communities arose, founded by prospectors, treasure hunters, and fugitives. Many of the planet's inhabitants told stories of the artifact known as the Tessent being hidden somewhere on Sarafur, either in the tomb of an ancient alien king or in the horde of a long-lost crimelord. (GMR9) Sarahwiee this Mid RIm world is located in the Bseto System, but was unknown to the Old Republic. It was discovered shortly after the birth of the Empire, and Palpatine kept its location a secret in order to create a research base there. Following the Battle of Endor, some of the remaining fleet captains continued to make stops there, and the facility continued to run. However, after the Battle of Bilbringi, the supply runs were contracted out. On one of these runs, Luke Skywalker and a group of Alliance agents infiltrated the base and liberated some of the scientists. Sarahwiee is a frigid, rocky world which as a day of 28 standard hours and a year of 398 local days. (SWJ6) Saran Vydek this was the name of a noted Vodran individual. (UANT) Sarapin this planet was known as the homeworld of the vaapad. A volcanic world, Sarapin was considered inhospitable to most forms of life. The Old Republic tapped into the fathomless energy of the lava hidden beneath the planet's surface by erecting collection facilities that bored into the volcanic rock to draw heat and other forms of energy. Although the Energy Collection Repository was protected by an dense energy grid, it was overrun shortly before the Battle of Yavin. (NEGC, GBC) Saras Krenin this female Rodian was a bounty hunter with a burning desire to capture Han Solo. A member of House Benelex, Saras was known as an individual who would turn in her best friend, if the bounty was high enough. Once on a case, she made every effort to make her target aware of the fact that she was coming to get him, a practice which helped her spook many a bounty into a stupid move. However, she was known to have broken off several hunts on word that Solo was in the vicinity. (GG10) Sarconian Green Flea an insect with little intelligence of any kind. (DMSH) Sarcophagus Saccoria's single moon, Sarcophagus was a source of pride among the native Sacorrians. The natives of Sacorria buried all their dead on the moon, in order to help preserve the natural beauty of their world. This also allowed them to look up into the night sky and think of the billions of bodies buried there. Many superstitions arose around the moon, most of them associating the full moon with a period of an increased number of deaths. Also, it was illegal to focus a telescope on the moon, out of reverence for the dead and tradition. (AC, CCW) Sardis this Imperial warship was stationed near the Obsidian research platform as protection. However, the Alliance's assault on the station was too powerful for the Sardis to repel, and the Imperial facility was destroyed. The Sardis was also destroyed in the battle. (XWA) Sardoran a planet. (AIR) Sardu Sallowe this being - it was believed that he was human - was one of the galaxy's best trackers, during the height of the New Order. Sardu's face was hidden beneath a heavy cloak, and was covered with a complex respirator that allowed him to discover the underlying scents of his surroundings. It was rumored that Sardu was the son of moisture farmers who were attacked by Tusken Raiders. Left to die, Sardu was taken in by a clan of Jawas and raised to adulthood. He developed his clothing to mimic the appearance of a Jawa, complete with glowing, yellow eyes and the respirator unit. This device allowed him to track his quarry by scent. Sardu was attended by a swarm of Jawa assistants, who served as information scouts to assist in his searches. He even traveled the deserts of Tatooine in a TaggeCo Survey-class crawler, a smaller version of the huge Sandcrawlers used by the Jawas. Sardu Sallowe was hired by Embra the Hutt to assist Zuckuss and 4-LOM locate the Yavin Vassilika, shortly before the Battle of Yavin. (UYV, GMR6) Sareet System this planetary system is the home of the Sareeta race of humanoids. (SWJ8) Sareeta this race of humanoids is native to the Sareet System. They have mottled pink skin and large, lidless eyes. (SWJ8) Sarell Harmion one of the three Harmion brothers employed by Sarlim Gastess, Sarell was just as ruthless and cunning as his siblings. In the Gastess' Finance system, the Harmions were installed as upper-level managers in newly-acquired corporations, where they removed management and employees much like a surgery removing a growth. The Harmions seemed to relish their work, enjoying the destruction of corporations and the anguish caused to their employees. (GG9) Sarella this Drall female served as the Duchess of her family during the height of the New Order. A heavyset individual with graying fur and intricate earrings, Sarella was known for her ties to both the government and the corporations of the planet Drall. Much of this information came from her close relative, Drusa. (CCW) Saresh, Guun Han this ancient Jedi Knight was dispatched to Korriban, with Duron Qel-Droma and Shaela Nuur, during the period of history known as the Great Hunt. Their mission was to hunt down any rogue terentateks that had escaped from the Sith fortress on Korriban. He was jealous of the love shared by Shaela and Duron, and made no effort to hide his feelings. Rather than accept it, Guun Han railed at them, claiming that their relationship was leading them all down a path to the Dark Side of the Force. He left their group in anger, refusing to work with them. He took a ship and traveled to Kashyyyk, confident that he could destroy the terentatek that was terrorizing the planet all by himself. His skills, however, proved inadequate to the task, and he was killed and eaten by the terentatek. The only record of his demise was found in the remains of the terentatek that had eaten him, after it was finally killed by another team of Jedi Knights. (KOTOR) Sareth, Owen this Alliance agent was responsible for recruiting Devon Fuller. (GG9) Saretti, Ephin this young man served as the Imperial Moff of the planet Bastion, shortly after Admiral Pellaeon signed a peace accord with the New Republic. Unlike his older counterparts, Saretti had never been in the presence of Emperor Palpatine, and held no ties to the old Empire. Saretti grew up on Coruscant during the Galactic Civil War, and his family fled to Bastion when Coruscant fell during the early years of the New Republic. He was, nevertheless, much wiser than the older Moffs, and advocated the support of the New Republic during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Saretti was also one of Admiral Pellaeon's strongest supporters, and offered to accompany Pellaeon during his discussion with Leia Organa Solo in regards to joining the fight against the Yuuzhan Vong. Pellaeon, however, requested that Saretti remain on Bastion to help the other Moffs understand the situation. Later, after the Imperial Remnant joined the New Republic in combatting the Yuuzhan Vong, Saretti opened up the Imperial archives to the Astrographic Survey Institute, in an effort to provide them data on the Outbound Flight Project. The hope was that the data would provide information on the origins of the Yuuzhan Vong. While this took some time, Saretti continued to support Pellaeon's efforts. After the fall of Bastion and the successful defense of Borosk, it was Saretti who spoke loudest to the Moff Council, demanding that they band together and join the Galactic Alliance, lest the individual Moffs retreat into their own systems and become easy targets for the Yuuzhan Vong. (DTR, HT, FH1) Sargheet this hardy grain was grown on the planet Dagro. For many years, it was a staple in the diets of many worlds in the vicinity of Dagro, but the market suddenly dropped during the height of the Clone Wars. Many of the farmers on Dagro found themselves with acres and acres of a crop that couldn't quite keep up with the cost to grow it, and turned many of them against the Old Republic. The most usable part of the sargheet plant was the upper stalk, but the lower part - known as crop stubble - could be stripped of its blue bristles and used as feed for livestock. The bristles, which were easy to remove but impossible to digest, had to be removed because they built up in the digestive tract and caused blockages that could lead to death. However, when simmered in water, the bristles released flavors that created a tasty soup stock. (SWI76) Sargonian Behemoth Tick this immense, blood-sucking insect was known for its tenacious hold on its host. (LTA2) Sarhah Yad this female Gran and her sister, Moree, were noted smugglers who worked from a base on the planet Malastare during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. (BH) Sarhl, Fenris this Imperial Major was known for his skills and success in quelling rebellious activity. He was placed in command of the Demnadi Relief Operation, and was the sole member of the team dispatched to the planet. This was because Governor Cathers only requested help with a single riot, not a planet covered with rebellion. (HR) Saricia this Devaronian was Lai Nootka's gunner aboard the Star's Delight. (TFE, SWJ7) Sarin Sector this area of the galaxy is located in the Outer Rim Territories, adjacent to Parmel Sector. (GG9, SWJ15) Saris Uli this being served as the Director of University of Sanbra's Biological Research center, during the years leading up the Clone Wars. Professor Uli discovered that the stone mite infestations which plagued many Mid Rim and Colonies planets appeared to be non-random, and more than likely a series of terrorist actions. (HNN5) Sariss one of the Dark Jedi working with Jerec, Sariss was physically and mentally stronger than her companions. She was of near-human stock, and was known to be quiet and reserved. Note that the Wizards of the Coast website indicates that Sariss was human. Sariss was raised by the Prophets of the Dark Side, and might have been sired by one of their members. Regardless of her lineage, Sariss grew up in a world that was consumed by the Dark Side of the Force, and was tortured and raped by the Prophets for many years until she was sent of missions for the Church of the Dark Side. She was known by the codename Prophetess, and worked for Tour Aryon on Tatooine before being taken in by the Dark Jedi Jerec and trained as one of Emperor Palpatine's Dark Jedi. Under the tutelage of Jerec, Sariss became skilled and dangerous with a lightsaber, and eventually earned enough of his trust to become his second-in-command. In the wake of the Battle of Endor, Sariss abandoned her connections to the Empire and joined Jerec in his quest to reform the Dark Side Elite. It was during this time that she discovered the abilities of the Epicanthrix youth Yun, and insinuated herself into his father's life. Sariss led Yun to believe that she loved him, twisting him to the Dark Side until he killed his father out of love for her. Sariss then seized his father's assets and took them to Jerec, along with Yun. Sariss then committed herself to assisting Jerec in reaching the Valley of the Jedi. After locating the Valley on Ruusan, she was defeated by Kyle Katarn while protecting Jerec. During the fight, she was prevented from killing Katarn outright when Yun blocked her killing blow. Reflexively, Sariss struck out at the lightsaber, killing Yun instantly. This brief moment allowed Katarn to take up Yun's lightsaber and stab her through the heart. (DF2, RAG, WOTC) Sark, Dagnian this Imperial Security Bureau agent was dispatched to Sirpar, shortly after the Battle of Yavin, to serach out any potential Alliance sympathizers. While loyal to the Emperor, Sark hoped to gainpower and prestige by locating rebels and bringing them to justice. (SWJ2) Sarka this planet was a New Republic supply center attacked by Grand Admiral Thrawn some five years after the Battle of Endor. It was the homeworld of the Sarkan race, and was known for its abundance of nova rubies and other gemstones. (DFR, CCG9, AE) Sarkan this race of humanoid lizards was native to the planet Sarka. They had short, pointed snouts and large eyes, and were often brightly colored. They walked upright, and used their thick tails to balance themselves. Many xenobiologists believed that the Sarkans shared a common ancestry with the Barabels. Their clothing was often adorned with gemstones, and they prefered to travel in groups of three. They had their own version of protocols, and anyone who didn't adhere to them was considered a barbarian. Their standard greeting had its own protocol, and had to include the life history of each individual, the number of battles each had won, the number and value of all gemstones each had mined, and the various mates each had acquired over time. Obviously, these greetings often lasted for hours, and any greeting of less than an hour greatly diminished the giver's worth. Many fine arts experts considered Sarkan ballet to be among the most beautiful in the galaxy. (CCG9, TTSB, AE, SWJ15, GMR7) Sarkanian Jelly a fruit spread created on the planet Sarka. (GOF4) Sarken this name, which meant "smiling", was common among Gungan males. (GCG) Sarken Rimk this Force-sensitive Gungan worked as a diving instructor on the moon of Dorumaa, during the era of the Battle of Naboo. He lived on Whitesand Island, and operated his diving school from the coast. He was not a patient being, and often forgot that non-Gungan species took more time to adapt to diving beneath the surface of the ocean. He sometimes used his ability with the Force to leave his customers with the impression that they had a wonderful time, regardless of their experience, and they often tipped generously because of it. (LFC) Sarkese this was the spoken language of the Sarkan race. It consisted of a complex collection of words and subtle body gestures. For written and other communications, most Sarkans use Basic. (UANT) Sark-I an Imperial shuttle which was commandeered by an assassin droid and purposely crashed into the Imperiak palace on Weerden. The droid performed this action in order to kill the Grand Inquisitor, Lord Torbin. (SWSB) Sarkin this surname was common among human settlements found throughout in the galaxy. (GCG) Sarkin, Doran this young boy was the sone of Kell and Tyria Sarkin, and was gifted with his mother's connection to the Force. He traveled with his mother during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the gaalxy, as she searched for her own true calling. Doran and his family were among the handful of Jedi Knights and their supporters who ultimately survived the conflict with the Yuuzhan Vong. (UF) Sarkin, Tyria this blonde-haired woman, a native of the planet Toprawa, was member of the Antarian Rangers and was one of the first pilots to serve in Wraith Squadron. All members of her family were killed when the Empire subjugated Toprawa, after it was discovered that the plans for the first Death Star were transmitted from there, and she survived using her ranger skills until the New Republic rescued here. She had a small sensitivity to the Force, although a short series of training sessions with Luke Skywalker led him to believe she didn't have the depth of ability to become a Jedi Knight. This shattered one of her dreams, because she longed to gain more strength with the Force. However, the New Republic wanted her to train as a pilot, hoping that her sensitivity to the Force would make her a better pilot. By her initial scores, she wasn't cut out to be a pilot. She was approached by her commanding officer, Colonel Repness, who had altered her failing grades to make them passable, then threatened to blackmail her if she didn't assist him in stealing an X-Wing. She refused, and Repness had her thrown out of the training program, citing "gross insubordination." However, her scores were good enough to attract the attention of Wedge Antilles, and she became part of the Wraiths. Her training with the Antarian Rangers allowed her to become the squadron's scout. It was Tyria who came up with the name "Wraith Squadron." She soon fell in love with Kell Tainer, and their relationship continued to grow with Wedge's quiet assent. Her tiny sensitivity to the Force helped the Wraiths during their attempt to infiltrate the Binring Biomedical facility on Saffalore, as she could feel the residual pain and anguish of the creatures that were tested there. Tyria spent some time training with the Jedi praxeum on Yavin 4, before she and Kell were married. Tyria eventually attained the rank of Jedi Knight, and event which continued to elate her as the years went by and the New Republic fell into disrepair. While Kell remained a member of the Wraiths and fought against the Yuuzhan Vong, Tyria began travelling the galaxy with their young son, Doran, teaching him about the Force and expanding his - and her own - horizons. Tyria and her family were among the handful of Jedi Knights and their supporters who ultimately survived the conflict with the Yuuzhan Vong. (WS, IF, SOC, EL1, UF) Sarkli this Imperial officer was known as a fearless spy who would work through virtually any assignment. A nehpew of Admiral Piett, Sarkli was once granted a personal audience with Emperor Palpatine, and was on the fast track to promotion. Sometime after the Battle of Yavin, he set out to join the Alliance, and eventually earned a place as a pilot on the newly-commisioned Rogue Squadron, serving under Luke Skywalker and Wedge Antilles. Despite having a large role in saving the group that rescued General Jan Dodonna from Yavin 4, Sarkli received very little in the way of recognition or trust. In an effort to establish himself, he set up an ambush that took the lives of several Rogue Squadron pilot, but returned to the Alliance with the claim that he was the sole survivor. His "heroism" went unrewarded, however, and he decided to "defect" to the Empire, a series of actions that allowed him to return to his true maters. The information he brought back to the Empire was well-received, and it was believed that he was given command of an Escort Carrier for his actions. He was later assigned to the team protecting the shield generator on the Forest Moon of Yavin, in order to ensure that the construction of the second Death Star went as planned. However, Han Solo and his strike team managed to infiltrate the bunker and place a series of explosives. Sarkli apprehended the rebel band as they exited the bunker, but Solo managed to shoot him in the chest. The armor he was wearing buckled under the assault, and he was killed when a bolt pierced the armor and his heart. (CCG11, RSG3) Sarko this man was the leader of the bounty hunters who tried to capture Quinlan Vos on Ord Mantell, some years after the Battle of Naboo. (ROP) Sarko VI this planet was believed to have been the site of an Alliance cell, during the years leading up to the Battle of Hoth. Imperial forces under the command of Captain Korvellen attacked the supposed cell's location, destroying buildings and communities in an effort to eliminate the rebels. Unfortunately for the natives of Sarko VI, there was never an Alliance presence on the planet. Korvellen later justified the slaughter of innocent beings by claiming that the natives were "...poor and without hope, potential rebel scum waiting to turn against the Empire." (RESB) Sarlacc a great beast which buries itself in the ground and waits for food to wander nearby. Only the Sarlacc's mouth remains visible, with inward-curving teeth covering its entire surface. A number of long, prehensile tongue-tentacles are connected to the inner mouth, and are used to grab its food and pull it into the lower sections of its body. The Sarlacc's body is apparently divided into two sections. The first is a large chamber where the prey is initially deposited. Branching off from this chamber are many smaller digestive chambers. Once prey has been dragged into the main chamber, the Sarlacc's internal musculature - which is connected to thousands of whip-like tentacles - moves it along the sticky inner walls to a holding place. There, its prey is stuck to the inner walls with various tendrils while the Sarlacc's internal fluids begin to flow around the prey. The allows the Sarlacc, which has no natural digestive system, to physically assimilate its prey. The theory is that the Sarlacc latches onto its prey, pumping its own caustic blood into the prey's system. The blood breaks down the prey slowly, picking up nutrients before passing back into the Sarlacc. The Sarlacc's blood also provided a minimal sustenance for its prey, so they are kept alive inside the beast for a long time. The Sarlacc's prey eventually becomes part of a huge network of consciousnesses created from all of its victims. Thus, it is believed that many of the Sarlacc's victims go mad before they die. Many theories exist on the reproduction of the Sarlacci, but it is known that they Sarlacc can regenerate lost flesh, especially the long tongue-tentacles. One theory is that the full-grown Sarlacc can send out spores, when conditions are right, that are capable of surviving the hard vacuum of space. Those spores that survive long enough to reach solid ground then attempt to bury themselves. Another theory held that there were two distinct sexes, with the female being the larger of the two. The male Sarlacc was actually a parasite, which would grow over time to devour its mate. When an offspring is produced, this theory claimed that a male and female would pair up and emerge as a single, nomadic entity. Most Sarlacc prefer dirt and damp earth; the female spore that landed on Tatooine is one of the few that managed to survive in the desert. Note that Wedge's Gamble indicates that Sarlaccs like the sand. The Tusken Raiders who live on Tatooine have a legend that says the Sarlacc gave birth to itself in the core of the planet, in the days before the win suns had split apart from a single star. The Sarlacc, according to the legend, would continue to eat everything until it was forced to consume itself, thereby perpetuating a cycle of death and rebirth. The bounty hunter Dengar once told a drinking buddy that, after he pulled Boba Fett from the Sarlacc on Tatooine, he found that Fett's DNA had been mingled with that of a number of smugglers and lowlifes who had disappeared while in Jabba's service. It was surmised that they had been fed to the Sarlacc as punishment, and that through the pseudo-digestive process, the Sarlacc's blood had carried them into Fett's body. It is believed that the lifespan of a Sarlacc can measure 20,000 years or more. (ROTJ, DESB, MTS, TJP, WG, MA, WSW) Sarlacc Gardens this was one of many deep-desert locations found on the planet Tatooine. It was located near Monk's Well. (TG) Sarlain Star Press an anti-Imperial publisher which released Heroes of the Republic. (GG9) Sarlim Gastess this "blind" Gotal is the founder and Chief Executive of Gastess' Finance. Sarlim is blind because he has no sensitivity to the Force, unlike most others of the Gotal species. This has not proven to be a disadvantage, however, for his is a ruthless and domineering businessperson. Among other Gotals, Gastess is considered a clinical psychopath, but he functions well with other species. In general Sarlim is ill-tempered, ill-mannered, brash, and manipulative. He runs Gastess' and the corporations it consumes with an iron fist, uncaring about the work he does as long as the profits are good. (GG9) Sarma this hulking, battle-scarred Dubravan was a bounty hunter during the Galactic Civil War. He controlled many of the locals in his home village by extorting money from them. Nevana tried to get Sarma to wipe clean her father's debt by leading him to Luke Skywalker. Unfortunately, she was mistaken in believing that Jal Te Gniev knew Luke's whereabouts. Sarma contacted the local Imperial garrison and arranged to capture Jal, but scared Nevana into running. The Imperial troops followed her, and shot her in the back. (VQ) Sarn this Imperial Admiral was in command of the Super-class Star Destroyer Terror, as part of Darth Vader's V38 development plan following the Battle of Yavin. Sarn spearheaded several weapons-research efforts, in hopes of winning the Emperor's favor. When Sarn's crews failed to apprehend Rookie One and Ru Murleen, Vader used the Force to crush Sarn's windpipe before leaving the Terror. (RA2) Sarn this given name was common human males across the galaxy. (GCG) Sarna this woman was a member of the Sith warriors who subjugated the planet Taris, during the height of the Great Sith War. (KOTOR) Sarna this woman was the Queen of the planet Drogheda, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Queen Sarna did everything she could to thwart her sister, Princess Danu, and her efforts to free the people. Sarna was one of Lando Calrissian's lady-friends, and invited him to Drogheda shortly after the Battle of Endor. She hoped that Lando could help her defeat the rebels who were trying to overthrow her, outwardly fearing that the rebels were being backed by the Empire. In reality, Sarna and Danu were using Calrissian as a way to rid themselves of the insurgents, thereby ensuring their continued rule of Drogheda. However, Danu was actually a rebel at heart, and exiled Sarna to any planet that Calrissian cared to drop her on. Lando, however, struck up a business relationship with Sarna. (LTA6, MC83) Sarne, Kentor this Imperial Moff was in command of Kathol Sector during the height of Emperor Palpatine's New Order. He had been a young Navy officer when Emperor Palpatine took control of the galaxy, and became a loyal Imperial officer and a member of the Imperial Survey Corps. During the advent of the New Order, he claimed to have been the sole survivor of a navigational mishap in Kathol Sector. The accident took the life of the entire crew, and only Sarne survived. It was during this time that Sarne discovered the existence of DarkStryder, and made a deal with the creature to provide it with hyperdrive technology in exchange for its own technology. Upon returning to Coruscant, Sarne was reassigned to a posting as the Captain of the Renegade as part of the 15th Deep Core Reserve Fleet, but eventually made his way back to Kathol Sector with a fleet of ships, including the Renegade. He established a base of power on Kal'Shebbol, and continued to exploit DarkStryder's technology while keeping the bio-engineered creature stranded on Kathol. Sarne most wanted to re-establish the launch gates of the ancient Kathol, which he planned to use in conquering the galaxy. After the Battle of Endor, Sarne was flushed from Kal'Shebbol by New Republic strike teams, and he fled the sector capital and hid in the Marcol Void. He took with him as much firepower as possible, including a sizable portion of his fleet, and hoped to refit the warships before the Republic could get much of a hold on the sector. He began negotiations with the Qektoth Confederation, trading several starships and their crews for certain biochemical weapons technology. After the crew of the FarStar began tracking him down, Sarne maneuvered them into position to be the bait in an elaborate trap to capture the New Republic and further utilize the DarkStryder technology. Unfortunately for Sarne, he underestimated the desires of the native races of Kathol to free the Precursors from the Lifewell and defeat DarkStryder. He tried to protect himself by hiding in DarkStryder's fortress, but was unable to defeat the crew of the FarStar and their companions. He tried to flee Kathol and reach the Bastion, but the Republic forces were tipped off to Sarne's escape and managed to shoot down the shuttle. Sarne was killed in the explosion. (DARK, KO, KR, E) Sarne-One this was DarkStryder's designation for Imperial Moff Kentor Sarne. (E) Sarnikken Asteroid Belt this dangerous belt of planetoids was located in Fakir Sector. Its asteroids contained a wealth of heavy metals, and mining operations struggled for control of them. The Empire tried to take control of the Belt for its own use, but the resident miners proved to be quite tenacious in their holdings. Imperial officers and bureaucrats had the tendency to disappear during trips to the Sarnikken Belt. The attempts by the Empire to take over the Belt only served to push the miners toward an agreement with the Alliance, and the Alliance received a wealth of raw materials from the Belt for the construction of its starships and weapons. The Alliance was often provided the assistance of Reekeene's Roughnecks to protect transports into and out of the Belt. (SWCP) Sarnizak this was the name of a noted member of the ZeHethbra race. (UANT) Sarno Technologies this corporation produced a vareity of personal-use sporting simulators, during the height of the New Order. One of their most popular items was a home Spheroids simulator, allowing beings to practice the sport in the safety and comfort of their own homes. (GFT) Sarpazian Rose this was the name of Bera Kazan's battered starship. (TCW) Sarrah this Togorian's mosgoth was attacked and injured by a liphon shortly before the Battle of Ylesia. Although considered short for a Togorian, he stood nearly two meters tall. His sleek, black fur barely concealed the taut muscles of his well-trained body. He joined the Togorian team which assisted the Alliance at the Battle of Ylesia. (RD) Sarrahban System a planetary system which remained neutral throughout the Galactic Civil War, although the Empire tried more than once to force the system to submit to the New Order. (RPG) Sarranket this planet is located in Rayter Sector. (TA) Sarrelon this orange star is the central body of the Sarrelon System. (WBC) Sarrelon I this searing ball of rock is the first planet in the Sarrelon System. It has two small moons. (WBC) Sarrelon II this searing ball of rock is the second planet in the Sarrelon System. It has three small moons. (WBC) Sarrelon III this gas giant is the third planet in the Sarrelon System. It has five moons. (WBC) Sarrelon IV this gas giant is the fourth planet in the Sarrelon System. It has eight moons. (WBC) Sarrelon V this gas giant is the fifth planet in the Sarrelon System. It has twelve moons. (WBC) Sarrelon VI this frozen ball of rock is the sixth planet in the Sarrelon System. It has two small moons. (WBC) Sarrh'Tais this was the Coynite word used to describe the various nations of the planet Coyn. Literally translated, the word Sarrh'Tais means "law-land." Each Sarrh'Tais was ruled by an Ag'Tra. (AE) Sarrish this planet was the homeworld of an imposing race of red-skinned humanoids, distinguished by their twin-lobed skulls and pointed teeth. (VD3) Sartar this Imperial Moff was placed in charge of the development of Fire-Rain 3. He secretly commandeered space at supply depot I-389 on Tatooine, and planned to test the efficacy of Fire-Rain 3 on the populations of Anchorhead and Mos Eisley. Unfortunately, Sartar's lab was discovered by the Bothan SpyNet, which relayed evidence of its existence to the Alliance. A strike team eliminated Sartar and his labs, saving the population of the two settlements. (RESB) Sartinaynian System the probe droid dispatched from the Ubiqtorate station, carrying data of an unknown ship falsified by Han Solo and Carib Devist, launched itself in the direction of this system, on its way to Bastion. (VOF) Sartorifex this Cybot Galactica robo-valet model was common in the Corporate Sector during the height of the New Order. (CSA) Sartoy this planet was the site of an Alliance weapons plant during the Galactic Civil War. (RASB) Sartran Corporation this corporation was nationalized and disbanded by the Empire, and many of its personnel were imprisoned as traitors to the Empire. Many died in prisons, never knowing what it was that they had done. (SWCP) Sarus-Dor this was one of the twin cities, along with Ith-Dor, that served as the capital of the planet Typha-Dor. (JQ7) Sarvchi this was one of the many Chiss colony worlds, controlled by the Chaf family during the height of the New Republic. (SQ) Sarvin this sticky, glue-like substance is created naturally by the Jiivahar of Carest 1. It is secreted through the pores of the hands and feet, providing them additional grip when swinging through the thykar trees. Sarvin would stick to the smoothest of surfaces, and was dissolved by controlled perspiration. (AE) Saryana this was a common name used by the Qwohog race. (UANT) Sarylcorp manufacturers of starship reactant agitator injectors. (SWSB, HTSB) Sasal Center this huge, residential building was located on the planet Coruscant during the early years of the New Republic. It was distinguished by its forty individual spires, which ringed an open-air mezzanine. (AFA) Sasalea this flowering plant produces a brilliant white bloom from a bulb. (TT) Sasan this terrestrial world was the second planet found in the New Plympto System. It was orbited by two moons. (CCW) Sasana this woman was a sales representative of the Kontag corporation, more that 50 years before the Battle of Geonosis. It was Sasan who met Jedi Master Dooku and his apprentice, Qui-Gon Jinn, when they traveled to Pirin's corporate facilities on Pirin to investigate the attack on Senator Blix Annon. (LOJ) SaSassis Bar located in the Verena starport on the planet Kirima, the SaSassis Bar was where Lazarus Armand made his connections during Project Second Chance. (TSK) Sash this archaic name was given to female Zabrak, and meant "dancer" - or, more literally "dust dancer", in reference to ancient Zabrak courting rituals. (GCG) Sasha this young girl was the daughter of wealthy settlers who traveled to Dantooine more than 4,000 years before the Galactic Civil War. During the Mandalorian Wars, Sasha was kidnapped by Mandalorian soldiers and taken away. However, she managed to escape the Mandalorian and stowed away aboard the Ebon Hawk. The Jedi Knights who were traveling in the ship made a detour back to Dantooine, to reunite Sasha with her family. (KOTOR) Sashasa this was one of the largest cities found on the planet Ukio. (HNN5) Sasho Gem a valuable stone. (FOP) Saskapeg this was the capital city of the planet Cadinth. (HNN5) Sasnaq Toxis this decorated Alliance undercover agent was known by the codename Hctaqsas, and was the son of Colonel Caleb Hctaqsas. (CRO, SWJ10) Sassan Sareeta this Sareeta is one of the many mercenaries which were hired by Executive Results. Sassan is well-known for his escape from an Imperial blockade along the Harrin Trade Corridor. He was ambushed by a TIE Fighter picket line in the Lazerian System, and jury-rigged his ship's shields to force all power to the forward shields. The ship, known as Moondrake, plowed into the picket line, punching through several TIE Fighters in order to flee the blockade. After being hired by Executive Results, Sassan became the coordinator of the transport of weapons from Syndicate One's operations on Valgauth. He was also responsible for calculating hyperspace routes for its transport ships. Note that the Ultimate Alien Anthology indicates that Sassan Sareeta was a Sullustan. (SWJ8, UANT) Sassich this Inspector with the Corellian Security Force was a contemporary of Iella Wessiri and Corran Horn, before they joined the New Republic. She was named as CorSec chief at the young age of forty, ditched her husband, and started taking personal training lessons from a pair of twin brothers who were half her age. (IJ) Sasso this Rodian worked as a guide on the planet Caluula, when he wasn't serving as an resistance operative for the New Republic. During the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, Sasso and his Ryn partner, Ferfer, assisted Team Meloque in destroying the yammosk which had been installed on Caluula. During the mission, the team felt that it was being led into a trap, but their fears weren't borne out until they reached the location where the yammosk was kept. After Ferfer was killed by a hidden group of Yuuzhan Vong Slayers, Sasso was stabbed in the back by a warrior's coufee and died shortly afterward. (UF) Sasyru, Remart a vain man who wore a goatee and long, flowing moustaches that flared out like wings from his face, Sasyru was one of the pilots in Bolt Squadron, serving under Jacob Nive for the Khuiumin Survivors. Sasyru was a bully and a coward, and beat Caet Shrovl when she rejected his false friendship. This got Sasyru kicked out of Rock Squadron and moved to Bolt Squadron. However, his looks attracted the whimsy of Leonia Tavira, and Corran Horn's flying ability did as well. Sasyru was demoted from Bolt Lead, but was considered Tavira's next plaything. He and Corran - under the alias of Jenos Idanian - were constantly at odds. Their rivalry came to blows on Kerilt, after Sasyru tried to have his was with a young Caamasi female. Corran, using a little of the Force to anticipate the larger man's attacks, managed to soundly defeat Sasyru. Corran stunned him for transport back to the Invidious, but Tavira had him executed for insubordination. (IJ) Sata'ak this Yuuzhan Vong subaltern was escalated by Nas Choka dor his brave work during the Battle of Ithor. (JE) Satab this was the title used by the tyrant who controlled the planet Ventooine, during the early years of the New Order. The Satab maintained his position through the use of the Shadeshine stone, and when a Satab was eventually driven mad by the device, he was placed in suspended animation until a cure for the stone's powers could be discovered. The Satab also controlled all the sansanna that was collected on the planet, earning the hatred of the natives of the planet. When Han Solo arrived on Ventooine to obtain some sansanna spice, the Satab tabbed Solo to become the next ruler of the planet. (LTA5, MCA2) Satchel Charge this military term refers to any timed or remotely-operated explosive which can be used against a repulsortank. A shaped, detonite charge is attached to the detonation device, and then must be thrown into, or placed on, the hull of the tank. (SWJ9) Sate this was one of the most common male names among the Corellian population. (GMR9) Sate this given name was common human males across the galaxy. (GCG) Satellite Liberator this Bendine XR12 was scrapped, and later purchased by Watto. (IWE1) Sath a creature known for its hit-and-run tactics when harassing much larger prey. (ISB) Satikan this large city, found on the Gree world of Asation, was home to a dozen Gree craft halls. These guilds were responsible for the creation of new Gree technologies. Satikan was also the location of the greatest concentration of sevarks in the Enclave, primarily because they gathered to meet non-Gree visitors to the Enclave. (SWJ8) Satina this is a fine, silky fabric. (SWJ8) Satna-chakka this was the Myneyrsh word used to describe the "bond of peace", an offering that signified there would be no hostilities while two or more enemies met to discuss their issues. Often, the satna-chakka was an animal that had been killed and stuffed. (TLC) Sato, Del this employee of the Core Courier Service served as Taryn Clancy's co-pilot aboard the Messenger. He had been a pilot with CCS for more than thirty years, and retired after they evaded capture by the Imperial cruiser Requital after escaping from Coruscant. They were captured because he and Taryn were conscripted to help Jak Bremen reach the cruiser Hope with information vital to the New Republic, despite their own misgivings. Del was especially inconvenienced by Bremen's presence aboard the ship, as Bremen's military ego rubbed him the wrong way. After surviving the run to Coriallis, Bremen offered them a chance to join the Republic, but they declined. (TFE, SWJ7) Satomi an Alliance YT-1300 operative during the Galactic CiviL War. (TIE) Sa'tosin this was the Tarasin word used to describe the quills which lined the back of the Tarasin forearm. The word sa'tosin was unheard of until just after the Battle of Naboo, when the recorded memoirs of Dariana were discovered. (LFCW) Satrank this Godling worked for Trisstan the Godking during the era of the New Order. He pretended to be attempting to overthrow Trisstan when the crew of the Long Shot arrived on Masterhome, in an attempt to see what the Alliance agents wanted. (SWCP) Sat'skar this was the name of the traditional Coynite sword. (OE) Sat'Skar this planet, the second in the Coyn System, is the sister-world to Coyn itself. Sat'Skar's atmosphere is very dense, and has set up a greenhouse effect across the face of the planet. Thus, the only life there is microbes and primitive bacteria. The planet was named for the ritual sword used in Coynite combat. (PG3, OE) Sat'skars Fas'Ba this Coynite greeting translated into Basic as "Swords ended in battle." This was not a happy greeting, and indicated that unreseolved conflicts remain between two Coynites which will not be forgotten. (PG3) Sat'skars Fas'Tawws'Rattar this Coynite greeting translated into Basic as "Swords ended in honor and friendship." It was used whenever two Coynites met with the intention of ending all conflicts and forming a friendship. (PG3) Sat'skars Kabar'Ba this Coynite greeting translated into Basic as "Swords together, joined in battle." This greeting was used when meeting an adversary, and was essentially a challenge to battle. (PG3) Sat'skars Kabar'Rattar this Coynite greeting translated into Basic as "Swords together, blunted in friendship." (PG3) Satunda this was the third day of the Tapani local calendar's week. (PGT) Saturation Bombing this technique of orbital or aerial attack uses a dense carpet of bombs to cover a large area with destructive force. Several runs by the attacking ships continue to pelt the target with bombs, effectively saturating the target with explosions. This technique is often used when a target is believed to be hiding underground, as the successive bombing runs often set up seismic distrubances and reduce the geological structure of the surrounding land. (MA) Satyn a stylish fabric used in men's clothing. (LCM) Sau, Nardo this xenoarchaeologist was one of the new breed which sprang up during the early years of the New Order. Unlike historians such as his chief rival, Angrail Ryhl, Sau was in the business to sell his discoveries to the highest bidder. Sau developed ties to several major corporations, and obtained a great deal of corporate sponsorship, something he used to get past the Imperial bureaucracy to obtain licenses before Ryhl could. Most of Sau's largest customers were on the planet Coruscant, and were private citizens or corporations with Imperial ties. (HR) Saujutta-Ok-Topii this female Pan-preneur was Director of Marketing for Trigdale Metallurgy until the corporation downsized following the Battle of Endor. She had been one of the few aliens to have established business relationships with the Empire, and was allowed to mingle within Imperial society. However, this did not save the division from being cut off by Trigdale. She took control of the defunct division and used her own money to build it back up in her own image. Moving the division's headquarters to Valgauth, she established Syndicate One as a weapons manufacturing facility. She used many of the business relationships she had developed over the years to gain suppliers and outlets, and formed Executive Results as a front for the weapons the Syndicate produced. (SWJ8) Saul Moegantz this diminutive humanoid being was a passenger aboard the Aurorient Express, during its last voyage some six years before the Battle of Naboo. A tan-skinned being with black hair going gray at the temples, Saul was unaware that his cargo - supposedly medicinal-grade survapierre, had been switched with a cargo of Fastlach-class defense droids. At the time, Clode Rhoden owed Saul a fairly substantial debt from poor gambling, a fact that allowed the alien the chance to transport the illegal survapierre without fear of repercussion. However, when Madam Rhoden was targetted for execution by her own husband, Saul offered to join forces with her to strike back at Clode. Madam Rhoden reluctantly agreed, seeing that a partnership with Moegantz was the lesser of several evils, including her own death. They planned to sue Clode for divorce, on the grounds that he tried to have her killed, then take all of Clode's wealth and split it between them. (TAE) Saurian this beast, of which there are several species, is native to the planet Eiattu. Many species are hunted for sport, while others have been domesticated. (XWWP) Saurian Hornet an extremely quick-tempered insect. (SE) Saurin a race of reptilian humanoids from the planet Durkteel, characterized by their long, tooth-filled snouts and their large, sunken eyes. Many xenobiologists believed that the Saurin race was a subspecies of the Trandoshan race, differentiated by their human-like hands. (CCG2, IWST) Sauro, Sano a native of the planet Telos, Sano Sauro was a friend of the Chun family. He was distinguished by his black eyes and stern gaze, and represented the Chuns as a legal counsel and prosecutor during the inquest into the events surrounding the death of Bruck Chun in the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. He was ruthless in his questioning of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Bant, and twisted their words to meet his needs. However, in the end, Obi-Wan was aquitted of any wrongdoing in Bruck's death. Sauro later moved his residence to the refueling world of Eeropha, where he swiftly gained enough power to be voted the planet's Senator to the Old Republic. He discovered the brilliant mind of Granta Omega, and sponsored his education at the All Sciences Research Academy on Yerphonia. As the Old Republic began to crumble from within, Senator Sauro began to gather more and more power to himself. When Granta Omega was implicated in several attempts to kill Jedi Knights - most notably, Obi-Wan Kenobi - Senator Sauro openly refused to cooperate with the investigation, despite his ties to Omega. Later, after Bog Divinian was elected Senator from Nuralee, they began stirring up anti-Jedi sentiments in the Senate, as part of a larger plan devised by Granta Omega to discredit the Jedi and cut off their Senate support. He invoked several subcommitte bylaws - some of which he had amended himself - to convene a panel of Senators with little or no love of the Jedi, much to the chagrin of Bail Organa and Mace Windu. Obi-Wan later discovered the scope of the plans being hatched by Granta Omega, when he set out to stop the theft of vertex crystals from the All Planet Relief Fund dedication. After capturing Valadon and Roper Slam, Obi-Wan realized that much of the activity the Jedi had uncovered was a ruse, meant to throw them off the true path. In reality, the group was planning to assassinate Chancellor Palpatine, then discredit the Jedi Order for failing to protect his life. Then, with the Senate is chaos, Bog Divinian would step forward and nominate Sano Sauro to succeed Palpatine, thereby allowing Granta Omega to secretly assume control of the galaxy. The plan was ultimately foiled, when Granta and Jenna Zan Arbor were forced to flee Coruscant under the pursuit of the Jedi. When Bog Divinian's proposal to eliminate Senate funding for the Jedi Order came to a vote shortly afterward, Senator Sauro was among the majority of Senators who voted against it. It was later learned that Senator Sauro had been offered the position of Deputy Chancellor by Palpatine himself. Palpatine explained to Anakin Skywalker that, by luring Sauro with power, Palaptine had made an ally out of an enemy. Because of this, Palpatine was able to monitor Sauro's every move. (JAD, JQ4, JQ5, JQ9) Sauropoda this was a species of huge, lumbering reptile that moved about on four legs, seemingly oblivious to the fact that they were crushing everything in their paths. (MBS) Sauropteroid see Swimming People of Dellalt. (HSL) Saurton this yellow star was the primary body in the Saurton System. (PG1) Saurton an alien race native to the planet Essowyn, the Saurton were thin-bodied, bipedal reptiles with golden scales and long snouts filled with sharp teeth. They were warm-blooded creatures whose advanced immune systems helped them avoid a wide range of diseases and infections. They had evolved enough to realize that their planet was continually bombarded with asteroids, and built their cities underground to protect them from impacts. As a society, they were perfectionists, with no tolerance for failure. Workers who failed to do their jobs were beaten or executed by their co-workers and managers. (PG1) Sauvax this was the native language of the Sauvax people, made up from a simple set of vocalizations. (GMR10, UANT) Sauvax this was a race of stout, crab-like beings which was native to the planet Leritor. The average Sauvax was amphibious, and moved about on six spindly legs. The arms of a Sauvax ended in heavy claws, and their entire body was covered with chitinous armor. This natural armor was flexible enough to allow a wide range of movement for the Sauvax's limbs and neck. Each hand-claw ended in five fingers: two large pincers and three opposable digits for finer manipulation. Despite their fearsome appearance, the average Sauvax was not warlike in nature, preferring to resolve disputes through discussion and negotiation. (GMR10, UANT) SAV the short name for a surface assault vehicle. Juggernauts, mobile command bases, and compact assault vehicles (CAVs) are all forms of SAVs. SAVs, in turn, are categorizes as ground assault vehicles (GAVs). (SWJ9) Savage Pleasure Mael Sidras was assassinated by Imperial forces while vacationing aboard this luxury liner. The action also killed scores of other passengers, including all but two members of the Khzrry familyof Xi'Dec. (CRO) Savage Squadron this was one of the two fighter squadrons created from pilots who were on Dubrillion when the planet was attacked by the Yuuzhan Vong. It was made up of Ugly-style starships piloted by non-military personnel, but they impressed Rogue Squadron with their tenacious will to survive. The Rogue Squadron pilots had referred to them as Salvage Squadron, but quickly dropped that moniker when the pilots proved their skills. They supported the Republic's defense of Dantooine from Yuuzhan Vong invasion, but took heavy losses in the fighting. (DTO, NJOSB) Savan this Falleen female was Xizor's niece, who survived the devastation on her homeworld and rose to power shortly after Xizor's death. Savan hoped to re-establish the glory of Black Sun, in the wake of Xizor's death. She used prosthetics to outwit her foes, making herself into the antiques dealer Azool as well as one of the remaining vigos of Black Sun. She instigated a civil war among the rest of Xizor's lieutenants shortly after his death, hoping to eliminate them without much effort. She used a meeting with Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa as bait, and staged an attack that she blamed on Vekker, Sprax, and Clezo. She tracked Guri to Hurd's Moon, hoping to obtain the services of the human replica droid for herself. Once she amde contact with Guri, Savan used a hidden code phrase to activate specialized programming Xizor had installed in Guri's brain. The droid, however, had been reprogrammed by Doctor Thrumble, and pretended to accede to Savan's command. Instead, Guri whirled and kocked Savan unconscious with a single punch. Savan was imprisoned and eventually brought to trial. (SEE) Savant Missile developed by MerrSonn, the savant missile is known as a "surprise attack" weapon. They appear to be dumb bombs to their targets, used only to establish line-of-sight and not dangerous. When a pilot moves to avoid the seemingly dumb bomb, the savant's internal computer system kicks in after a short delay. The computer then re-establishes its target lock and slams into the target from behind, well before the pilot can react to the new threat. (TTSB) Savareen Brandy this brandy is created with arcane procedures, and is well worth the time and expense. (GG9) Savareen Brandy Stinger an alcoholic drink favored by Tribune Challer, Ysanne Isard's agent put a lethal dose of poison in one for him. Challer was killed almost instantly by the poison. (XWMR) Savareen Dancer this moderately-prices cruiser liner took passengers on a tour of the Outer Rim Territories. (GG9) Savax this male Ubese was the leader and war-master of the Vorsazg clan, and ruled the Southern Wastes of Uba IV during the early years of the New Order. Disgusted with the yrak pootzck Ubese who fled to Ubertica, Savax gathered up a huge force and set out to destroy Ubertica. Savax's forces nearly succeeded in wiping out the Ubese population on Ubertica, but their bombardment was halted by the appearance of an Imperial fleet. The fleet destroyed Savax and his fleet in short order, but not before much of Ubertica was destroyed. (SESB) Save the Stohl this public relations campaign was started after Shantee Ree's attack stohl bit an overzealous admirer during an autograph session. The fan grabbed her arm, and the stohl - Needla - responded as she was trained. The media immediately portrayed the attack stohls as vicious, and hunters began killing them for no reason. Shantee responded quickly, first explaining Needla's reaction, then launching the "Save the Stohl" campaign to halt the slaughter of the creatures. (COG) Save, Whimper this dark-haired woman was a frequent patron of the Outlander Club, during the time of the Battle of Geonosis. She stood out somewhat from other patrons in that she wore a hood, covering up most of her upper body. (OWS, SWI75) Saveen, Jog this woman was a Jedi Knight who succumbed to the Dark Side of the Force when she began using the Force for evil deeds. (DSSB) Savich, Moranda before this woman worked as a courier for Talon Karrde, she was a freelance pick-pocket and information broker. She became wrapped up in the Alliance when she lifted the plans to the first Death Star from the courier who was in the Continuum Void tapcafe waiting for Garm Bel Iblis. Once she figured out that the datacards were Imperial property, she tried to get rid of them. Later, she and Bel Iblis were able to recover the plans, with the help of Hal Horn. Horn had been chasing Moranda to arrest her, but ended up helping them all escape the presence of Ysanne Isard, who had come to recover the plans. Following the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn, she was protected on her runs by the Noghri Plakhmirakh. They met Luke Skywalker on Cejansij, when he helped break up an attack directed at them. She later re-appeared on Bothawui, when Wedge Antilles and Corran Horn were trying to see if anyone was going to attack the Drev'starn shield generator. She managed to re-steal their wallets, after a pair of Bothans lifted them. They worked together to narrow down the list of possible suspects until Wedge and Corran were recalled to Rogue Squadron, to accompany Garm Bel Iblis on the raid on Yaga Minor. Working alone from that point, Moranda proved to be quite a thorn in the sides of Klif and Drend Navett, nearly stopping them from successfully taking out the generator with her subtle yet terrorist-like attacks. Once she finally discovered their identities, she broke into the Exoticalia Pet Emporium and ransacked the shop. Moranda then called the Bothan police force to investigate. She followed this up by starting a small fire in the shop, which essentially broke their cover. They were forced to kill the Bothans, but still managed to take out Drev'starn's shields. (SOP, VOF, TFNR) Savielk Trey'dra this Bothan was the leader of the Bothan Council, and the de facto ruler of the Bothan people, at the height of the New Order. Savielk owned a rare copy of The Way by Golm Fervse'dra, and modeled his life and his philosophies after the ancient Bothan Way. (SPG) Savill, Vaskel this rougishly handsome young man was a high-ranking lord within House Melantha at the height of the New Order. He was generally considered the mastermind behind House Melantha's plan to destroy the Imperial torpedo sphere which was stationed near Tallaan shortly before the Battle of Endor. He proposed that plan to Annora Calandra and House Melantha during a Vor-cal hunt, using the event as a cover for their meetings. Vaskel's cocky, self-assured confidence helped push the idea through to its implementation. Shortly after the Vor-cal held on Vilhon, Savill hired Lord Sef Falken to assassinate Calandra, and then hired Lord Barleos to execute High Lord Bal Jaset on Procopia. Both attempts were thwarted by a team of Alliance agents hired by House Cadriaan to discover Savill's plans, and Savill's political career was ruined. Ultimately, the torpedo sphere was destroyed, but it resulted in the almost complete subjugation of Tapani Sector by the Empire. (LOE) Saving the Universe (again) this song, written and played by the band Deeply Religious, first appeared on the compilation Deeply Religious. It was banned by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9) Savorium this herb was discovered by Klorr Vilia about ten years before the Battle of Yavin. Vilia was looking to create an herb that would appeal to a wide variety of species and pallettes. What he created was a large, tree-like plant with leaves which, when consumed, produce the illusion of rapture. Vilia became the first victim of the plant's effects when he used it to prove to Zorneth that he had created the wide-appeal herb he had set out to create. Vilia was suddenly locked in a blissful state, and Zorneth was struck with the realization that savorium, in the wrong hands, could be used as a devastating weapon. The users of the drug, known as Smilers, are locked in a perpetual state of bliss, and often require protection. Zorneth created the Caretaker virus to covertly use droids to protect them. (DRO) Savrant this gas giant was the fifth and outermost planet in the Bacrana System, and was orbited by six moons. (FBS) Savrip this hulking race of humanoids, native to Ord Mantell, was strongly muscled and massively built. To much of the galaxy, savrips were simply predatory creatures. A savrip was often portrayed as one of the creatures in a dejarik game. However, savrips are fully sentient. They were forced into the wilderness when the Old Republic first colonized Ord Mantell, and they chose to maintain a low profile in order to retain their civilization. However, their combative nature and unusual language led to a deeper sense of the savrips' unintelligence, and many were hunted or exported. Thus, very few savrips remain on Ord Mantell. The average savrip individual can live to be over 500 years in age, provided that it survived that long. (CCG, ANT) Savrip this was the first Imperial Vindicator-class Heavy Cruiser, assigned to patrol the Mid Rim during the height of the New Order. The Savrip was also one of the first Vindicator-class ships that was not later converted to an Immobilizer 418 Interdictor-class cruiser. The Savrip was later captured by the Alliance and renamed the Molator. (SOG) Savrip this was the name given to the guttural language of the Savrip species. (ANT) Savrip Clan this was one of the many "clans" formed by the Jedi Council to facilitate the training of young individuals, during the last decades of the Old Republic. Like other such groups, the Savrip Clan was made up of children of varying species between the ages of four and eight standard years. They trained in these groups until they were thirteen years old, at which time they were either chosen by a Jedi Master as a Padawan learner or given other duties outside the Jedi Order. (PJSB) Sav-ro this was one of the many Eickarie clans that made up the Hu-shi-crive tribe on the planet Kariek, during the height of the New Republic. (FB) Sav'ruuchi this being was a noted fashion designer, who produced wondrous pantsuits and casual attire during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. (HNN5) Savvam Lake like most bodies of water on the planet Coruscant, Savvam Lake was an artificial lake built for the enjoyment of those living near it. Constructed for the pleasure of the rich and famous, Savvam Lake was lined with trees and flowers which had been genetically bred for their year-round blooms and wondrous fragrances. Also like other bodies of water, Savvam Lake was constructed more than 200 stories above the actual surface of Coruscant, atop the interlocking roofs of several buildings. (APS) Savvlock's School of Big Business this well-hidden, though widely publicized, educational institution prepared underhanded businessmen with the know-how to operate in the various underworld activities of the modern galaxy. (WSV) Sawkee an alias used by Ponda Baba. (SWR, OWS) Sawrtin, Thi this smuggler captain plied the Essien Run during the early years of the New Order. He was summarily executed after trying to bribe Captain Gresia Vleen, after the Tory's Catcher intercepted his vessel. (AIR) Saw-toothed Grank this species of large, predatory feline was native to the planet Naboo. The grank's jaws were filled with huge, serrated teeth which it used to capture and tear at its favorite prey, the shiro. The meat of the grank was considered a delicacy by the Gungans, and its hard toenails were machined for use in the engines of bongo submarines. In the wild, granks were solitary predators that hunted with acute senses of hearing and touch. The latter sense was obtained by the hairs that ran along the creature's sides, which could detect vibrations in the air and ground. A few specimens of saw-toothed grank were exported from Naboo as pets or guardbeasts, but these usually became too feral to manage and were set loose. These wild granks quickly dominated their ecosystem, and often preyed upon sentient beings before being destroyed. (GF, WSW, WOTC) Sayblohn primary planet in the Sayblohn system, it is the homeworld of the Okfili race. (RPG) Saychel this Doctor worked at the New Republic's Meridian Sector medical facility on Nim Drovis, during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Saychel was Major Showolter's primary contact on the planet, and the two were old friends from time they had spent on Coruscant during the early years of the New Republic. Saychel's team was in charge of learning everything they could from the Yuuzhan Vong priestess Elan, after the priestess was captured near Exodo II. (HT) Sayings this ancient manuscript was written by the scribes of Uueg Tching, who sought to write down his parables, analogies, and military instructions. The document was kept in the Atrisian Imperial Historical Library on Kitel Phard for 3,000 years before it was removed to be copied. The copies were distrubuted to all living members of the Tching royalty some 1,500 years before the fall of the Old Republic. Later, at the height of the New Order, Emperor Palpatine demanded that the original manuscript be brought to Coruscant, where it disappeared into his private collection. Following the Battle of Endor, the exact location of the manuscript was unknown. (SWJ14) Sayl this was one of the most common female names among the Corellians. (GMR9) Sayla this name was common among the Feeorin race. (UANT) Sayla Voth this was the name of a noted Zabrak individual. (UANT) Sayn Ta this female Kaminoan was one of the Master Cloners who were assigned to the development of clone troopers for the Army of the Republic. In the wake of the Battle of Geonosis, Sayn Ta and her assistant were tasked with enhancing the already excellent combat skills of the clone troopers. When the troopers suddenly started dying from an internal nano-virus, Sayn Ta was called upon by Aayla Secura and Kit Fisto to investigate the problem. It was discovered that her assistant had been bribed by the Separatists to infect the clones, as revenge for toiling under Sayn Ta without receiving any of the accolades. The assistant used the virus to killed Sayn Ta, hoping that an antidote would not be created. The assistant then threatened to inject the virus into Aayla Secura, but he accidentally injected himself. The assistant also died, but the virus was used to create an antidote and vaccinate the clones. (T14) Saz this being served as a Captain in the New Republic military, during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Captain Saz was eventually placed in command of the Blackmoon Squadron of E-Wings, following the Battle of Ebaq. (UF) SB1 Imperial slang for a battalion's captain, second-in-command to the battalion's major. SB1 is responsible for the unit's intel. (ISB) SB-109 this was one of two GAT-12h Skipray blastboats assigned to the small fleet used by Captain Vocis Kenit during his search for the Far Orbit. (FOP) SB2 Imperial slang for a battalion's logistics officer. (ISB) SB-20 this was a series of computer-slicing droids produced by Illicit Electronics during the Galactic Civil War. Resembling a standard R2 unit, this droid could enter virtually any computer system solely upon its appearance. Underneath the basic R-series shell was a sophisticated package of espionage software and encryption/decryption gear which allowed he SB-20 to access and collect all manner of sensitive data. (FOP, GFT) SB-20 this was a series of security breach droids. It was an espionage droid created from an R2 shell. (SOP) SB3 Imperial slang for a battalion's medical officer. (ISB) SB-32 this was one of two GAT-12h Skipray blastboats assigned to the small fleet used by Captain Vocis Kenit during his search for the Far Orbit. (FOP) SB4 Imperial slang for a battalion's technical officer. (ISB) SB5 Imperial slang for a battalion's headquarters officer. This designation has no counterpart at the company level; SB5 is responsible for coordinating the battalion's support, security, and order. (ISB) SB-9 a shutterbug droid designed to take pictures. Lando Calrissian had one at the Hologram Fun World theme park. They have cameras built into their chests, and their eyes act as strobe flashes. (QE) S'Basso this was a common name used by the H'nemthean race. (UANT) SBP-200 this blaster pistol was produced by Elmainin Armaments during the height of the New Order. It was considered by many to be an ineffective knock-off of other, better-made weapons. Its housing was fragile, and its focusing crystals were substandard and poorly tuned to the weapon's power capabilities. (GFT, AEG) SC1 Imperial slang for a company's lieutenant, the second in command. (ISB) SC2 Imperial slang for a company's logistics officer. (ISB) SC3 Imperial slang for a company's medical officer. (ISB) SC4 Imperial slang for a company's technical officer. (ISB) SC4 this model of Taim & Bak heavy blaster cannon was used on the Explorer submergible. (CFG) SC-4 this blaster pistol was produced by Imperial Munitions from plans provided by SoroSuub, and was noted for the unusual design of its internal mechanisms. The SC-4's power packs and handle were given unique codes that could be tracked by Imperial computer systems. This allowed law enforcement officers to quickly locate any being who used an SC-4 in committing a crime. Using specially-coded transmissions, Imperial officers could also detonate the power pack of an SC-4 from a remote location, rendering the weapon - and, quite often, the user - badly damaged. (IA, GUN) SC-401 this was the model number of a pair of stun cuffs developed by Locris Syndicated Securities. Like other such devices, the SC-401 automatically adjusted its cuffs to the size of the being in custody, and continued to tighten if the being tried to struggle out of the cuffs. The cuffs could only be removed by entering a seven-digit code into the keypad. (EGW, AEG) SC-4X this was a security droid which was manumitted and given its independence. (MB) Scabwit a derisive term used by the Gamorreans. (SWJ14) Scale Dust this was a mild poison created by Amira Nasrabi, from natural materials collected from the sea life of Vaynai's shallow oceans. It caused wild hallucinations in those beings who inhaled it. (GMR8) Scale-10 Battery a small battery used in emergency kits. (COJ) Scale-20 Battery a medium-sized battery used to power portable bases. (COJ) Scale-5 Syrup a sugary syrup. (COJ) Scale-50 Battery a large battery, capable of powering older models of TIE Fighters. (COJ) Scalefish this is the generic name given to a wide range of shiny, scaled fish native to the oceans of Naboo. (IG1) Scalpel Grass this form of grass was bio-engineered by the Yuuzhan Vong to have thick, sturdy blades. Each individual blade of scalpel grass had razor-sharp edges, and grew to the height of a Yuuzhan Vong knee. Because of its sturdy blades, scalpel grass could cut into exposed flesh with realtive easy, making it the perfect plant for growing outside slave compunds and prison camps. (UF) Scalp-Hunter this experimental weapon design was developed by the Trade Federation and Merr-Sonn Munitions several years before the Battle of Naboo. The Scalp-Hunter was slow to production, especially after a cargo of the weapons were stolen by Nym and his crew. The Scalp-Hunter was fully automatic, with a collapsible stock and a cortosis alloy barrel. It was produced during a time when mercenaries and other criminal organizations were wary of fighting against the Jedi Knights. (T7, NEGW) Scaly Tauntaun this unusual variation on the standard tauntaun evolved on Hoth as a hairless species, despite the obvious advantages of a layer of fur. Unlike its surface-dwelling cousins, though, the scaly tauntaun lived in small herds well below the surface, where they sought out geothermal vents and bubbling hot springs. They seemed to be able to follow the slightly sulfur atmosphere produced by the springs and upwellings, burrowing tunnels where necessary to reach a new cave. These traits made the scaly tauntaun a target of scientific investigation for two reasons: research didn't have to be done in the bitter cold of Hoth's surface, and scaly tauntauns provided an example of a highly-efficient energy processor. They used very little heat in their daily activities, trapping as much as possible within their bodies. This may have allowed them to keep their underground lairs warmer than usual. Scaly tauntauns were extremely skittish creatures, and bolted for the safety of their lairs whenever a wampa appeared. (WOTC) Scamp this red-haired youth tried to steal Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, while Luke was on the planet to help it become a member of the New Republic. When Imperial forces retook the planet, Scamp made his move. Luke caught him in the act, however, and Scamp agreed to help Luke look for Raggold's killer in exchange for Luke's protection from looters. Shortly afterward, Scamp revealed to Luke that he only stole things to keep his father from beating him. Scamp then took Luke to meet with Braxas. (MC89) Scan grid a device used to measure the properties of metals. Darth Vader used one to torture Han Solo on Cloud City. (ESBN) Scandium Team this group of Alliance operatives was led by Dutra Zeneta, and Harovan Toth but was soundly defeated at the Wellte-ir Massacre and later disbanded when only six of its original twenty-eight members survived. It was formed in the early days of the Alliance, and was based in Tharin Sector. However, their influence was felt throughout the galaxy. (SWJ10, SWJ11) Scandoc the official form of communication between Imperial Intelligence agents, a scandoc is intelligible upon receipt. Immediately following its receipt, a scandoc is coded to begin mutating some time later. The mutations begin with a few message packets out of every thousand. If the document is reproduced, further mutations occur until the document is no longer understandable. (ISB) Scanoven this food preparation unit is found in many starship galleys. (OS) Scapio this was ostensibly the capital city of the planet Recopia. One of many city-states that existed on the planet's high plateaus, Scapio gained prominence simply because the Thoren Spaceport was located within its boundaries. It was made up from islands that formed a long chain, each of which was linked by bridges that spanned the acid seas. (CCW) Scar of Remembrance this red facepaint was used by the rulers of Naboo's human population in times of crisis. The paint was applied to the lower lip in a thick line, and signifies the intense struggles the Naboo faces in the war-filled era preceding the Great Time of Peace. Queen Amidala wore the Scar of Remembrance during the Trade Federation's blockade of her planet. (IG1) Scarab this Trade Federation starship participated in the Battle of Naboo. (OWS, SFT) Scarab Droid a small, beetle-shaped droid developed for Emperor Palpatine by Sienar Intelligence Systems, a scarab droid could infiltrate most places like a normal insect. The Scarab was produced in order to avoid any legal hassle involved with hiring trained assassins to eliminate Palpatine's enemies. These palm-sized, arachnoid automatons could be programmed to seek out specific targets and deliver a venomous bite. There were some eighteen distinct versions of the Scarab Droid produced, with spines, claws, and shredders serving as the primary weapon on each version. (DE2, EGD) Scarab Mark VI this sixth version of Scarab Droid produced by Sienar Intelligence Systems, the Mark VI posted the best kill-ratio among all eighteen versions of the Scarab. These droids had a pair of hard injection fangs mounted on their heads, which could delivery a wide range of poisons. (EGD) Scarab-class Fighter this flat-bodied starfighter design was produced during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. The design featured two outrigger-like wings, each connected to the fuselage by a pair of heavy struts. (STF) Scardia Station a cube-shaped space station that served as a base of operations for the Prophets of the Dark Side, it patrolled the Null Zone until it was destroyed by Grand Admiral Makati several years after the Battle of Endor. (LCJ, SWI66) Scardia Voyager the private starship used by the Prophets of the Dark Side. (MMY) Scarlet this term was used by the Imperial Board of Culture to indicate those songs which were artistically worthless of offensive. (GG9) Scarlet Pirate, The this was the nickname of Reddjak, the pirate who was the leading character in the holo-series Space Pirates of the Galaxy, which was popular during the early years of the New Order. (MDCAR) Scarlet Thranta this Old Republic corvette was under the command of Captain Zozridor Slayke, serving the Judicial Branch of the Republic during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. As the crisis with the Separatists reached a fevered pitch, Captain Slayke and his crew defected from the Old Republic, vowing to take the fight to the Separatists until the Republic decided whether or not to get involved militarily. Although Jedi Master Nejaa Halcyon and an entire task force was to Bpfassh to intercept him, Slayke managed to escape. He also managed to steal Halcyon's starship, the Plooriod Bodkin, which led to the Jedi Master being temporarily relieved of any command duties. (HNN5, JT) Scarlet Vertha this Ghtroc Class 720 freighter was owned and operated by Nabrun Leids. It was armed with a double laser cannon. The ship's life-support systems were modified provide a methane-only atmosphere, allowing Leids to travel without the heavy breather mask he had to wear on methane-poor worlds. (SSR) Scarns a Sullustan slang word referring to an unknown part of their anatomy. (XW) Scat this man was a member of the Garosian underground resistance, during the early years of the New Republic. Scat was held prisoner at the Imperial garrison in Ariana, but was freed from the facility by Alex Winger and her strike team. (SWJ1) Scatalpen this predator was native to the planet Aleen, and was known to attack prey that was much larger than itself. The scatalpen would slash open the belly of its prey during a hunt. When the prey tripped over its own entrails, the scatalpen killed it. (NEGC) Scatalpen this was the name of Ratts Tyerell's Vokoff-Strood Titan 215 podracer. It was named after the scatalpen predator of Aleen. (NEGC) Scatter, The this shallow valley was located on the planet Iego, and it was here that the Diathim - also known as the Angels - dragged wayward starships and crashed them. It seemed to be covered with a sheet of ice, but the shiny surface was actually formed by the reflection of light off starship hulls. The Scatter was surrounded by the wreckage of thousands of starships, and the twisted wreckage made access to the valley floor difficult and dangerous. The survivors who managed to eke out an existence on Iego made their homes along the Scatter, using the hulls of starships as shelter. (WOTC) Scattergun this old form of weapon uses expanding gas as its propellant. Pellets of stone or metal are loaded into a chamber, and are expelled at high velocity by the release of a certain amount of the expanding gas. (POT) Scaur, Dif this man was the Director of the New Republic Intelligence agency during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Prior to heading up the NRI, he had been an Admiral with the Republic's Fourth Fleet. He was distinguished by pale blue eyes and pronounced widow's peak, although many wondered how the frail-looking man could command such power and respect. Scaur and his forces worked in concert with the Chiss, Hapans and Bothans, gathering a wealth of information about Yuuzhan Vong culture and physiology under the auspices of the Alpha Red operation. Scaur was more than angry when Cal Omas and the leaders of the New Republic chose not to emply the Alpha Red virus, based on the concerns of the Jedi Knights. He harbored a deep-seated resentment toward the Jedi, but continued to work toward what he believed were the best interests of the galaxy. Years later, Scaur was placed in charge of organizing the missions to destroy the yammosks on Caluula and Toong'L, just prior to the anticipated Yuuzhan Vong attack on Mon Calamari. His posting as organizer was secondary to his true mission, which was to deploy a new strain of the Alpha Red virus at Caluula. When the virus worked too well, killing not only the Yuuzhan Vong and their biotechnology but also flitnats and winged-stars, the Alpha Red project was once again put on hold. With the surrender of the Yuuzhan Vong at Coruscant shortly afterward, Dif Scaur was quietly forced to resign his position by Cal Omas. (HT, DW, UF) Scavenger Hawk these great birds are native to the planet Corellia. They are much like vultures, waiting for an animal to die or be killed. They then consume the leftover flesh. (AS) Scavenger Moth this carnivorous moth was native to the planet Drongar, and fed on the decaying bodies of all manner of creatures. (MBS) Scavenger of the Galaxy see Redkihl Rokk (T8) Scavenger Rat see Corellian Scavenge Rat (GQRG) Scavenger Squadron led by Commander Gennad Rozhdenst, this Alliance Y-Wing squadron was dispatched by Mon Montha to guard Kuat Drive Yards against Imperial attack during the Battle of Endor. Its ranks were filled with pilots who had been orphaned from their original squadron as a result of the losses taken in previous battles, and it had proved itself almost from its inception. (HM) Scavenger Young this was the name used by those members of The Young who lived in the wilderness outside the city of Zehava, during the height of its civil war between the Daan and the Melida. (DOD) Scavenger-series Labor and Recycling Droid this series of droids, developed in an unusual joint project among several groups of outlaw techsand criminal organizations, was designed salvage the scrap left behind during the Galactic Civil War and recycle it. The various groups who designed and used the Scavengers quickly turned a profit, selling recycled metals and plastics back to the corporations that were manufacturing war materiel. The Scavenger moved about on two heavy treads, and was equipped with a pair of heavy-duty lifting arms. Six small tractor beam projectors ringed the main refuse chute, into which the arms dumped whatever refuse the droid located. Once inside, the materials were broken down and compacted for later storage. (SWJ10) Scavs scavengers who roam the spaceports of the galaxy in search of cheap parts and materials. (DE2) Scavs junk traders on Coruscant, these social castaways loot battlefields for armor and weapons. (DA) Scelli this female Meri worked as a speedercab driver on Derilyn, during the height of the Imperial occupation of the planet. (OE) Sceltor this was one of the many Victory-class Star Destroyers which were still active, as part of the Imperial Navy, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Scenic Replicator this entertainment device places the user into a simulated remote environment. Ranging in size from a one-person booth to an entire dance floor, scenic replicators provide detailed reproductions of alien worlds. (SWJ9) Scent of Fear this Taloron Prey Chaser was owned and operated by Crutag, during the height of the New Order. He and a group of bounty hunters flew in the ship to Trinta, in an effort to capture a group of Alliance agents. It was stolen by Halagad Ventor, in order to ensure Crutag remained on the planet. After the deaths of Crutag and Ventor, the Alliance agents took possession of the ship and fled Trinta. (DOE) Scenter this small device was created by those Toydarians who traveled away from their homeworld. The scenter would regularly emit a spray of algae-mat into the atmosphere, recreating the natural environment of the swamps of Toydaria. (SWK) Scentwood a wood which has a unique fragrance when cured and finished. (HSE) Scepter of Entreaty this Yuuzhan Vong staff was carried by any individual who wished to discuss matters of grave urgency with the Supreme Overlord. (UF) Scepter of Power this large amphistaff was controlled by Supreme Overlord Shimrra, as a symbol of his leadership of the Yuuzhan Vong race. (UF) Scepter of Ragnos this ancient Sith artifact was believed to have been lost on Yavin 4 during the Great Sith War. It was recovered by the Disciples of Ragnos some ten years after the Battle of Endor, and used by Tavion to drain the Force energy from many locations across the galaxy. The Dark Jedi then planned to utilize the stored power in the scepter to resurrect Marka Ragnos. Although Tavion reached Korriban and was able to transfer the power from the Scepter to Ragnos' tomb, she was killed in combat by Jaden Korr before Ragnos was able to possess her body. Korr then destroyed the Scepter with a slash of his lightsaber, forcing Ragnos back into his tomb. (JKA) Schaum/Yfarg/Welbig/Fabrico and Associates known as SchaumAssoc, this Twi'leki advertising agency pioneered media and public relations for the Corporate Sector. They were one of the Corporate Sector Authority's original voting sponsors. (CSA) SchaumAssoc See Schaum/Yfarg/Welbig/Fabrico and Associates (CCW) Schenor also known as schenor sapiens, this near-human race remained neutral in the Galactic Civil War until Luke Skywalker helped persuade them to join the Alliance. The schenor are native to the planet Rhamsis Callo. They average about eight feet in height, and resemble upright cats. These feline-humans are extremely skilled in the martial arts. They have a deep-seated code of honor and family, and follow a strict social casting system. (RPG) Scherkil Hla this squat, flightless bird was raised by the Yuuzhan Vong as a source of protein. (FH3) Schickele a game of chance played in many casinos. (TME) Schifil this man was a security officer working at the Bakuran Senate Complex during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. (FH2) Schinga this was the generic name of several species of huge snakes that were native to the deserts of Makem Te. Among the many subspecies were the schinga equa, the schinga klaug, and the schinga shikou, which was known as the "pride of Makem Te." (WOTC) Schinga Equa this was one of the many species of schinga, native to the planet Makem Te, that proved to be easily domesticated by the Swokes Swokes. The schinga equa was also the most obedient and strongest of the various schingas. (WOTC) Schinga Ikkow this was one of the many venomous subspecies of schinga, which were native to the planet Makem Te. The schinga ikkow's fangs literally dripped venom when it opened its mouth to attack. (WOTC) Schinga Klaug this was a subterranean species of schinga, native to the planet Makem Te. (WOTC) Schinga Picai this was one of the smallest subspecies of schinga that was native to the planet Makem Te. (WOTC) Schinga Shikou this was the most noble of all the schinga subspecies native to the planet Makem Te, and was domesticated by the Swokes Swokes for use as a mount. These serpent-stallions were often referred to as "the pride of Makem Te" because of their strong bodies and regal demeanor. (WOTC) Schmood this Yuzzum was a member of Grappa the Hutt's court. After Mirith Sinn locked the Hutt in a holding cell, Schmood discovered him and released him. Grappa was thankful for the split second it took Schmood to unlock the door, then blamed his imprisonment on the small creature. (CE2) Schnil Hakoon this Kubaz crime lord rose to power in the city of Kinkosa, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. He employed the Ebon Coursers as his personal band of mercenaries. Hakoon originally left his homeworld of Kubindi for Kirtania, after hearing that Kirtania's biosphere was teeming with insects. He then turned to criminal activity to fund his schemes for cornering the market on insect farming. He also set his sights on taking control of the insecticulture on Kubindi, but he realized that he needed a great deal of financial backing in order to accomplish this. (SWJ1) School For The Learning, The this was formal name of the Keganite educational facility for The Learning. (TTW) School of Hidden Widsom this was the only known dueling academy to survive the Clone Wars and the rise of Emperor Palpatine. Founded by Ephaan Kenzon on his homeworld of Baltimn, the School of Hidden Wisdom was outwardly a quaint reminder of the chivalrous fighting styles of the Old Republic. What few beings knew was that the School served primarily to train Jedi Knights and other Force-sensitive individuals in the fight against the Empire. The irony of this situation was that virtually every other dueling academy of the Old Republic failed when popular opinion of the Jedi Order plummeted during the Clone Wars. However, this was the very reason the School of Hidden Wisdom was able to survive. Coupled with Baltimn's remote location, the School had never been heavily attended. When other academies died out, school officials decided to lay low, fading from the public consciousness. Then, as the atrocities of the Empire were revealed, Kenzon began to accept Jedi Knights who were fleeing the Emperor's Purge. He continued to train his students in combat arts as well as in the use of the Force, although Kenzon had abandoned the Jedi Order before becoming a Knight himself. Nevertheless, his maintenance of the School of Hidden Wisdom allowed a great many Jedi to survive and fight against the Empire which tried to destroy them. After the Battle of Endor, Kenzon realized that he had begun to attract the attention of the dying Empire. However, the emergence of the New Republic and the re-establishment of the Jedi under Master Luke Skywalker, gave Kenzon a reason to finally rest. He disbanded the School of Hidden Wisdom, especially after several of his students were accepted for further training at Skywalker's Jedi praxeum on Yavin 4. (PJSB) School of Public Policy this branch of the Imperial University specialized in educating people on the ways in which a citizen should behave as a member of the Human High Culture. (SWJ7) School of the Arts based on the planet Reena, this educational institution taught the finer points of acting and theater. The school put on a series of free performances across the planet. (LOE) School of Torturers a speciallized training facility set up by Emperor Palpatine on Coruscant. Its students learned the fine art of torture. (COJ) School, The this was the term used by the Iskalonians to describe the seventeen distinct races that made up their civilization. The exact origins of The School were lost over time, although environmental upheavals on many of the original homeworlds of the Iskalonians occurred in close temporal proximity, many millennia before the Galactic Civil War. These events were followed by several rescue missions, and many of the devastated races were relocated to the planet Iskalon, due to its similary to their homeworlds. Mammon Hoole later led an expedition to the ruined planets to further investigate the origins of The School. (GMR1) Schoolpad this was a specialized form of datapad, used to transport schoolwork to and from the classroom. (HNN4) Schoon this was another Huttese word for "fool," or any foolish being. It was less common than the term stoopa. (TF) Schostri this was a species of vicious, stinging insest native to the Geroon homeworld. They were raised by the Geroon as a form of biological weapon, and they delivered a deadly poison with their stingers. Entire colonies of schostri could be grown in small, lumpy sacs that could be attached to a Geroon's arm, allowing the diminutive alien to pass most sensor scans and deliver the schostri into the target area. The schostri colony was genetically altered to accept the Geroon host as its queen or hive, and remained close by even when the Geroon moved around. (SQ) Schutta this was a Twi'leki swear word, used to indicate a being of poor repute. It was derived from the name of a weasel-like creature native to Ryloth. (JQ) Schutta this weasel-like creature was native to the planet Ryloth. (JQ) Schwa an Alliance freighter charged with recovering the supplies that were captured from the Star Destroyer Kotiate. (XW) Science of Darkness developed by Mage Lord Cronal, the Science of Darkness was a combination of Dark Side energy and high-technology that could be used to identify an individual's sensitivity to the Force. (OWS) Science Service this was one of the many branches of the Corulag Academy. Boonda the Hutt's application for entry into the Science Service was not accepted, and his father Groodo tried to destroy the Academy to exact retribution. The plan was thwarted by the Jedi Knights, who discovered that the Hutts had employed Bartokk assassins to do the job. (E1A4) Scientific Galactica this was a journal of science which was published during the last decades of the Old Republic. (DMSH) Scientific Information Packet this was a special form of datadisk that had high encryption and security features that protected its contents. Developed during the last decades of the Old Republic, an SIP was often used to carry important plans or operational details between members of the same workgroup. Only members of the group could open the SIP and read its contents. These devices were also referred to as scientific instrument packages, depending on their usage. (SWI77, RAR) Scientific Instrument Package see Scientific Information Packet (RAR) Scillal this planet was the site of the Centrality's largest and most prosperous shipyards, managed by Scillal Designs. (GMR5) Scillal Designs this was the largest shipwright based in the Centrality, and was based on the planet Scillal. (GMR5) Sciltra Rega this was a noted Ishi Tib individual in the history of the planet Tibrin. (UANT) Scimitar this was the name used by Darth Sidious to describe the Sith Infiltrator used by his apprentice, Darth Maul. After the Battle of Naboo, the Scimitar disappeared, and its whereabouts were never discovered. (DSSB, NEGV) Scimitar Assault Bomber one of the first new starfighters commissioned by Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Scimitar was developed by Captain Tomax Bren. It had the maneuverability of the TIE Interceptor or the X-Wing, the armament of a TIE bomber, and the ability to fly in an atmosphere. It was a dedicated bomber designed with the help of the Scimitar Assault Wing, from which it obtained its name. It had a long, central tube for a hull, and was the first TIE-like craft to be a two-man ship. The pilot and bomber sat in the forward section of the hull, which could be jettisoned in emergencies. This forward section was situated in front of the wings, providing enhanced visibility over most TIE designs. The middle section of the hull contained the power generators, sensors, and targetting computers. The rear section contained the bomb bays and engine. The Scimitar was different from the TIE Bomber in that it had only a single ion engine - paired with two interlocked repuslorlift engines - to propel it. It was armed with two racks of eight concussion missiles and two laser cannons. Proton grenades and free-falling thermal detonators can also be carried for deployment via the bomb bays. Roughly 13.8 meters in length, the Scimitar bomber has been rated at speeds of 850 kilometers per hour in atmospheric conditions. By introducing thrust from the repulsorlift engines, speeds of 1,000 kilometers per hour can be sustained during bombing runs. Note that the Star Wars Databank indicates that the Scimitar could attain speeds of 1,150 kilometers per hour in atmosphere, and 1,250 kilometers per hour on bombing runs. The Scimitar was protected by additional hull plating and the introduction of shields. The Scimitar was manufactured by Seinar Fleet Systems for several years after Thrawn's death, but it was eventually phased out of production. (HTTE, DFRSB, EGV, SWJ15, SWDB) Scimitar Assault Wing known as the White Death because of the light-colored bodies of their starfighters and bombers, this subgroup of the Qeimet fleet consisted of three TIE Bomber squadrons, two TIE Fighter squadrons, and a recon/drop ship squadron. Under the command of Tomax Bren, the White Death squadrons bombarded key enemy emplacements, taking care not to destroy potentially useful locations. The squadron lent its name to the new Scimitar Assault Bomber, which was a much more accurate and devastating craft than the TIE Bomber. In the wake of the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn, Captain Bren and the Scimitar Assault Wing went into hiding. (ISB, SWJ15, SWDB) Scimitar Mark II Assault Bomber this second generation of the Scimitar Assault Bomber was released shortly after the death and defeat of Grand Admiral Thrawn. It has improved repulsorlift and ion engines, compared to the original Scimitar bombers. This allowed for cruising speeds of 1,150 kilometers and hour, and bombing-run speeds of 1,250 kilometers an hour. Weapons and hull protection consistent with the original design. (EGV) Scimitar Squadron this Imperial TIE Bomber squadron flew regular missions in defense of the shield generator emplacement on the forest moon of Endor, in defense of the second Death Star during its construction. (CCG11) Scimitar Squadron this New Republic A-Wing squadron was commanded by Colonel Ijix Harona, during the height of the struggle against the Yuuzhan Vong. Scimitar Squadron was paired with the Twin Suns Squadron in the wake of the Battle of Coruscant. (DW) Scintillant Orb this was a name used to describe the planet Coruscant during the last decades of the Old Republic. (COD) Scitrok this bronze weapon was used almost exclusively by the Scitrok Warriors. It resembles an eight-foot-long scimitar with barbed spikes lining the inside curve. (GG8) Scitrok Warriors this is a sect of warrior monks which live in the barren hills of the planet Vengler. The monks must complete religious training before taking up training in the use of the Scitrok blade. Once they complete their weapons training, they are sent out into the world to sell their services as mercenaries. Any credits they earn are returned to the monastery. The religious training allows the monks to obtain some ability to use the Force, although they don't understand what it is, and are not Jedi. (GG8) Scizzic this Ugnaught was typical of his species in that he loved to tinker with machines and tools, but cared little for the mining life of his people. So, when he met Talandro Starlyte on Cloud City, Scizzic jumped at the chance to work for the rogue. Scizzic's first assignment - and many say it will be his only assignment - was to get Starlyte Stationup and running, after years of neglect. Once the Station was more or less self-sufficient, Scizzic went to work establishing the Graveyard repair facility. Scizzic developed a knack for modifying starships, and many independent owners sought him out for repairs. (WSV) Sclipune this large mollusk was one of the Yuuzhan Vong's bio-engineered devices, and was developed as a form of safe used to transport villips and other delicate pieces of technology. The heavy shell was parted when the Yuuzhan Vong caressed a fleshy patch near the hinge of the shell. (DTR) SCM-22 this was the designation of PowerPost's stenographic droid, produced with components desgined by Industrial Automaton. The SCM-22 could fit in the palm of a being's hand, providing an ease of use not capable in administrative droids like the CZ series. the SCM-22 could record dictations and conversations, then could be dispatched to store the information in a remote computer system. Two small treads allowed the SCM-22 to move about, and a specialized jack allowed it to communicate with a host computer. The SCM-22 was originally designed for the New Republic military, but PowerPost eventually expanded its product line with civilian models. (SOL, EGD) Scod this man was a member of the cleaning crew known as the Tripod, working on Bakura during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. (FH2) Scohar this is the capital city of the planet Storinal. It is connected to nearby Revos via a featureless tunnelway that occasionally rose above ground. A number of large, repulsor-powered railcars travelled along the tunnels between the two cities. When the tunnels rose above ground, it gave the passengers spectaculr views of Storinal's wonderful landscaping. (WS) Scohar Xenohealth Institute this educational facility was the primary center for disease control, and was located in the capital city of Scohar, on Storinal. Wraith Squadron infiltrated this facility to steal a disease which they could use to help avoid an inspection from the Hawkbat while they commanded the Night Caller. (WS) Scomp Link any one of the standardized droid access ports, a scomp link allows a droid to access a central computer system. The scomp link is a circular port into which the droid inserts an access probe. (CCG) Scomp-spiker this device is attached to a standard scomp link, and is used to destroy the computer system attached to the link. Once inserted into the scomp link, a power pack is then attached to the scomp-spiker. Once the scomp-spike is charged, it emitted a high-voltage spike of energy into the computer system, destroying the local computer substation and several downstream components. (SWJ13) Sconn, Davith this Imperial Navy Lieutenant was an executive officer on the Forger when it attacked Gra Ploven. He was later captured by the New Republic and imprisoned at the Jagg Island Detention facility. It was discovered, during the Yevethan Purge, that Sconn had spent time on N'zoth while part of the crew of the Moff Weblin. He was questioned by Leia Organa-Solo, and was able to provide valuable information about the Yevethan people to the New Republic. (SOL) Sconn, Sienn a native of the planet Ryvellia, Sconn's parents were killed during an Imperial retaliatory strike on V'eldalv. Sienn was raised by his uncle, Cryle Cavv, who gave the orphan love and attention, and also taught him the finery points of being a thief. He turned to a life of crime, becoming a master thief by the time he was 23. He limits his work to obtaining wealth from former Imperials, crimelords, and the obnoxious rich beings of the galaxy. He has the uncanny ability to fall into the middle of trouble, and the equally uncanny ability to escape from it unharmed. He once stole a prototype weapon from Rythani Products and Moff Caerbellak, but this was part of a larger plot by Caerbellak to discover New Republic research facilities and command positions. (SWJ5, SWJ9) Scoop Miner this term describes any starship designed to mine interstellar gas and rock by simply travelling through space. Scoop miners have a specially-designed bow which collects the tiny debris and passes it into s processing center inside the ship. (SOL) Scoopball this was a small ball that was thrown about by players using long, scoop-like baskets. (RCHC) Scooptrooper armed forces jargon for a stormtrooper who travels on a swoop, rather than a speeder bike. (SSE) Scooter a small, personal repulsorlift vehicle, it is basically a bucket chair with a control panel and an engine attached. (HSR) Scorch this clone commando, designated RC-1262, was among the first members of the original Delta Squad. Scorch was known as a competant soldier and a demolitions expert, and his ability to overstate the obvious irony of a situation made him the squad's resident wiseacre. He earned his nickname when an ordnance accident burned off his eyebrows. (LAWS) Scorch Stick this material was used to assist larger explosives to cause more damage, or to control the damage of an explosion. Made from an acid-based paste, which could withstand high temperatures, an individual could trace a pattern with the scorch stick. When ignited, the paste would burn a shallow score mark into the material, weakening it and allowing a larger explosive to crack it open. (SQ) Scorch Zanales this chubby, equine Daimlo was one of the galaxy's best podracers, some ten years after the Battle of Naboo. He survivied for many years, and later participated in the illegal races heldon Euceron during the Galactic Games. (RACR, JQ3) Scorekeeper this Trandoshan deity is responsible for judging each of the reptiloids upon its death. The Scorekeeper tallies the number of jagnannath points a Trandoshan collects, and determines the proper place for it in the afterlife. A female deity, the Scorekeeper is reptilian, with lidless eyes and a bloodthirtsy temperment. If she felt the whim, she could double a Trandoshan's jagannath points for a particularly brave and daring kill. She could also, as a point of pride, reduce a Trandoshan's count to zero for being captured or shamed. (TBH) Scorn, Datoro this mercenary was employed by Begas Tok as a bodyguard, during the time that Tok tried to sell the Shard of Alderaan. Unknown to Tok, Scorn was also under orders from Jabba himself to kill Tok if the auction ended before Tok's debts could be paid off. Scorn was easily distinguished by the scars of his face, the reminders of a shoot-out battle with Lex Kempo. He was also noticeable by the cybernetic eye which replaced the real one lost in the battle. Scorn spent much of the rest of his career as a mercenary and hired gun, hoping for a chance to exact a painful revenge against Kempo. They met up on the Dune Princess, during Tok's auction of the Shard of Alderaan. (LAA) Scorp Club located on the Kuari Princess, this nightclub is more sedate that Xerrol's Place. (RM) Scorpion IV one of four Corellian CR90 Corvettes under the command of Lumiya, following the Battle of Endor. (SWG3) Scorpion-rat this denizen of the spice mines of Kessel is a deadly, insect-like rodent with a stinger-topped tail. (CCR) Scorylance this was a noted individual from Frozian history. (UANT) Scoryn this outlaw was part of the crew of the New Republic starship FarStar, working directly for Gorak Khzam. A former slave who fought her way out of indentured servitude, Scoryn found work as a security officer for a minor crimelord. She organized a mutiny against him, destroying his palace and most of its inhabitants. The crimelord put a bounty on her head, and Scoryn fled the sector. She hid out on Kal'Shebbol, and decided that crewing on the FarStar would help keep her location a secret. She was hired to keep order in the ship's close quarters, serving as Khzam's second-in-command. After the Rodian defected, Kaiya Adrimetrum promoted Scoryn into his place. She used her new position to resolve the conflict between herself and Thanis Gul-Rah, who had tried to bring her to justice many years before. She had been "saved" from capture by Imperial Captain Brannij, but held no loyalty to the Empire. Despite her freedom, Scoryn still had a deathmark on her head. She knew, though, that Gul-Rah was part of the team which murdered Kaiya Adrimetrum's husband, and kept this knowledge secret even after she joined the FarStar's crew. After the FarStar escaped from Q'Maere, Scoryn railed against Captain Kaiya Adrimetrum's plans to continue their mission, citing a mutiny was being discussed among the rest of the crew. After she promoted him to her second-in-command, Scoryn's fears were realized when Lowen Chase actually instigated a mutiny. The ship was plunged into chaos, and despite their differences, Scoryn and Adrimetrum worked together to put the rebellion down. Once control of the FarStar was restored to her crew, Scoryn was placed in charge of investigating any deaths and convening corutmartials where necessary. (DARK, KR) Scotian, Will this Alliance starfighter pilot was a veteran of Rogue Squadron, and served the Alliance during the attempt to rescue Han Solo from Boba Fett on the moon Gall. Will was a brash, young pilot from the planet Brentaal, and his service record at Oracle Base in Brak Sector caught Wedge Antilles' attention enough to recruit him. His X-Wing was damaged in the battle, and he actually spent very little time with the squadron. He was part of the Alliance assault team which rescued a group of slaves from mercenaries who were supporting the Empire. Among the slaves was a Chev humanoid named Pedna. She was so thankful that she adopted the surname Scotian as her own, in honor of Will's part in the rescue. (WS, SE, SESB) Scott, Franklin known as "Shorty" to his friends, Franklin was the only member of the Farns to have a repulsor craft. However, despite the fact that the Farns called themselves a swoop gang, Franklin owned a highly-modified Starhawk speeder bike. Franklin joined the Farns because of their good-natured approach to being a swoop gang, for he is scared of the authorities in Mos Eisley. (GG7) Scourge this experimental Qektoth Attack Cruiser was owned by the Qektoth Confederation. It measured about 103 meters in length, and was crewed by 30 officers and 10 gunners. It was hyperspace-capable, and was armed with some of the Confederations bioweapons. The primary armament was four plasma cannons and a single bio-energy array. The power requirements of the prototype bio-energy array drained much of the ship's power, so the Scourge was only effective against a single ship, and only if it had the element of surprise. After the initial blast, the Scourge was defenseless until the bio-weapon was recharged. This allowed the crew of the FarStar to defeat the Scourge in combat near Qu'mock Station. (KO, KR) Scourge this Victory-class Star Destroyer patroled Darpa Sector during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (FOP) Scourge this yacht was Atlee Thanda's personal starship. To protect himself while traveling, Atlee also maitnained a flight of twelve Z-95 headhunters to escort the ship. (WOA26) Scourge One an Imperial Hunter assigned to Sedriss and Operation Shadow Hand, Scourge One tracked Luke Skywalker and Kam Solusar to Ossus and followed them to the surface. (DE2) Scourge Squadron this was the primary fleet of Star Destroyers established to protect the Pentastar Alignment. It was under the direct command of Moff Ardus Kaine, and was led by the Super-class Star Destroyer Reaper. (SWJ3) Scourge, The this gang of pirates tried to claim the planet Alluuvia as their own, shortly after Radell Mining Corporation established their own claim. The Scourge then captured the Gray Griffins, an Alliance scout team dispatched to explore the planet. In reality, the Scourge had been employed by Imperial Mining, Limited, to guard the planet Alluuvia, after Chalmer Trillili made a deal with the Empire. These actions forced the Alliance to send out a team of soldiers to recover the Gray Griffins. The Scourge was defeated in the assault, and the planet was returned to Radell. (OE) Scouring, The this was the Basic name of the Se'Lenti, which was the term used by the Gorothites to describe the ecological and environmental destruction wrought on the planet Goroth Prime during the Aqualish-Corellian War. The offworlders, who each paid handsomely to the P'Dar'Ken for limited and conflicting mining rights, had grown fed up with the manipulations of the Rel'Kan, J'Kek D'rith Kalama. Since neither side could control the planet, they decided that no one would control it. They sent waves of asteroids on a collisionn course with Goroth Prime, and the resulting impacts wreaked incredible amounts of damage. It was estimated that nearly five billion Gorothites died in the resulting cataclysm, with barely two million survivors going underground to escape the destruction. Because of this event, hyperbarides which had been locked into the crust of the planet were vaporized, becoming part of the atmosphere and altering the Gorothite physiology over many generations to accept its presence. The resutling atmospheric conditions had one unique side-effect: repulsorlift engines failed to work on Goroth Prime. (GSE, AE) Scout see Enwandung-Esterhazy, Tallisibeth (YDR) Scout Collector this was the name used to describe any automated scout vehicle which could move into a hostile or unknown environment and retrieve biological samples for later investigation. (JE) Scout Collector Unit this droid, essentially a floating dumpster, was used in conjunction with several scout survey units to collect specimens and samples from a planet or moon under exploration. (SWJ2) Scout Craft lightly-armed, 100-meter-long ships used by the Empire to quickly reconnoiter an area and report back to it base. They are armed with only 3 turbolasers, but are well-shielded (150 SBD shields protecting a 60-RU hull). They are fast for a large ship, having been rated at a top speed of 80 MGLT. (TIE) Scout Soldier this is the name given to any member of the New Republic Scout Service who maintains their military training, rather than actively exploring the galaxy. Like all Service Scouts, the Scout Soldier receives military training from the New Republic, but serves to ensure that newly discovered planets are protected from claim jumpers and other hostile forces. They can also be called in to quell native uprisings. (GG8) Scout Survey Unit this model of ancient exploration droid resembled a large, mechanical spider. Moved about on eight articulated legs, the spherical body of the scout survey unit bristled with sensors, probes, and grasping claws. Small groups of these droids worked in coordination with a scout collector unit, collecting specimens and samples for later analysis. (SWJ2) Scout Troopers lightly-armored stormtroopers assigned to guard Imperial garrisons. (HTTE, ISB) Scout Walker see AT-ST (ESBN) Scouter an Alliance transport ship destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) SCr-114 this droid was a member of the computer crew aboard the Malka'an Eternal when the ship was abandoned to crash on Edonaaris. Realizing that he was stranded on the planet, SCr-114's programming caused him to resent the organic life that left him there. When a salvage crew came to recover the wreckage, SCr-114 killed them and took their ship. He later became a notorious Outer Rim smuggler, going by the alias Skar to cover his identity as a droid. SCr-114 modified a variety of droids to serve as his crew aboard the Efficient, removing their inhibitors and creating a loyal crew. (SWJ5) Scraf this surname was common among human settlements found throughout in the galaxy. (GCG) Scraf, Arvid this settler was one of the first residents of Nam Chorios to greet Luke Skywalker, after the Jedi's B-wing was shot down by Theran forces. He befriended Luke (who used the alias Owen Lars) and helped him get into Hweg Shul during Luke's search for Callista. It as Scarf, using his out-dated and heavily-modified 74-Z speeder, who helped Luke recover his belongings and get a job in Hweg Shul. (POT) Scrag-end this was a crude term used by criminals and other seedy beings, during the last years of the Old Republic, to indicate any being who made the criminal angry or upset. (RCHC) Scramball this was a team sport that was popular during the last years of the Old Republic. (E3N) Scrambas, Pello this 20-year veteran of service to the Royal House of Alderaan's homeguard was one of the first troopers killed when stormtroopers from the Devastator boarded the Tantive IV. (CCG2) Scramble 9 this was the code phrase used to highlight urgent messages for the New Republic's Chief of State. Although this is the highest level of urgency that can be attached to a message, it can also be color-coded to indicate how urgent it is. A scramble 9 message that has been given the color purple is generally regarded as the utmost of urgency. (POT) Scramble Code Five this was a high-priority encryption code used by the Jedi Knights of the Old Republic. It was used whenever a transmission needed to reach Coruscant from a remote location, with utmost speed and maximum security. (AOTCC) Scrambler this device is similar to a caller, except that it scrambles the programming of the droid it is aimed at. (TNR) Scramjet this is an air intake system that force-feeds air into the drive system, boosting the power output of existing engine systems. (EGV) Scrange this was a species of crustacean-like amphibians native to the planet Dagobah. These creatures moved about on six crab-like legs, and had a pair of heavily-muscled arms for grasping and crawling. A collection of bio-luminescent patches dotted the dorsal surface of the scrange's body, used for attracting prey or providing light in dark locations. In order to incapacitate its prey, the scrange lashed out with its tusked tail, stunning or badly injuring any creature that came within its reach. (WSW, IWST) Scranton Toon this Rodian was a noted pilot who worked for Plook Hartar during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Scranton Toon was chosen to participate in a race, devised by Hartar and his rival, Servid Norn, to prove which of the two had the best pilots working in their respective pirate gangs. Norn, in order to ensure that his pilot won the race, posted a bounty for the capture of Scranton Toon. The bounty requested that Toon be brought in alive, so as to maintain any semblance of a working relationship between the rival pirate gangs. Scranton Toon was known as a laid-back mercenary who was arrogant and skilled. He lost his left eye in a swoop wreck, and had it replaced with a cybernetic photoreceptor. (GMR6) Scrap Heap, The this is the derogatory name given to the area of the River, found on Off-worlders' Quarter, where droid congregate while their owners imbibe at the River. The droids which are left in the Scrap Heap are fitted with a special restraining bolt of Ropagu design. This bolt overrides the droids' original programming, installing a subroutine which is unique in the sector. If an attempt is made to steal a droid from the Scrap Heap, the programming in the bolt compels the remaining droids to attack the thief and prevent the theft. (TSK) Scrap Mouse this small rodent was native to the planet Coruscant, where it lived in trash piles and back alleys. (YDR) Scraper this Imperial stormtrooper was one of many that were dispatched to Golrath, under the command of Lieutenant Giel, to search for information on the Alliance's location. Scraper and a friend were shirking their duties when they discovered that the native rock of Golrath had the strange ability to replay images of light it captured when it was hot. (MC65) Scrapper this was the nickname of the Aqualish bounty hunter Negollup. (GMK) Scrapper's Run this was one of the many podraces which meandered through the cloud-cities of the planet Ord Ibanna during the last decades of the Old Republic. (RAC) Scrapyard this was the name of the largest junkyard found on the planet Belgaroth. Filled with all manner of debris and toxic waste from the Imperial occupation of the planet, the Scrapyard was avoided by virtually every Belgarian. Its existence gave rise to the phrase "living in the Scrapyard", which was used to describe any being who had died recently. (CCW) Scrat a small scavenger. (JTH) Scratch this was the term used by many Cestians to indicate an existence in which an individual or family made enough credits to feed themselves, with a little left over to barter with. Usually, it referred to farming communities that eked out sustenance, but never enough to sell for a profit. (TCD) Scratchback this term, used in the city of Talos on Atzerri and on most of the Free Trader Worlds, describes the practice of setting up progressively intense areas of merchants in the vicinity of spaceports. The initial area surrounding Free Trader spaceports is set up to fleece unsuspecting travelers of their credits through the use of illusory taxes and shoddy merchandise. Most experienced travellers are detected by these merchants, and are expertly routed to more intense sales areas farther from the spaceport. If the travellers still didn't part with their credits, chances are their funds will be stolen as they move further from the law enforcement present at the starport. The "scratchback" occurs when the more intense salesbeings pay a "referral fee" to those businesses close to the spaceport who pass on the more experienced travellers. (SOL) Scratcher this beast, native to the planet Ansion, was named for the way it rubbed its belly against the stones, in an effort to satisfy an itch or remove unwanted parasites. (APS) Sc'rath this was the name of the traditional Togorian scimitar. They were rarely seen off Togoria, and commanded a high price among collectors and weapons aficionados because of their high-quality materials and excellent craftsmanship. (AIR) Screamer this Aratech jumper jet pack is based on a fiberlight chassis, to which are attached a pair of thrust cones. Propulsion is created through the ignition of solid and liquid fuels, and is capable of carrying the user 100 meters horizontally. The Screamer can also propel the user 70 meters vertically. Each pack can make about 10 jumps before it requires refueling. (CFG) Screamer this was the name of Bertriak's active jamming system. It was used to disguise a starship's ion drive emissions to prevent long-range detection as well as missile and targeting locks. (EGW) Screamer this was the Imperial name for the teezl, used by the line officers and soldiers who served under Admiral Giel. (MC61) Screamer Gong this type of musical cymbal was used in conjunction with a drumheller harp. (VD) Screamer Squadron this New Republic squadron of X-Wings was hastily formed in the wake of the Battle of Coruscant, and assigned to the Ralroost. Virtually every member of the Screamers was a rookie, with their commander being barely twenty-three years old when the squadron was launched into battle over Ylesia. (Y) Screaming Jawas this band often played in the Arcade Omicron, where their alternately thunderous and screeching music has found an audience. (SWJ9) Screaming Kroobles this phrase is used to describe a sensation of fear or loathing. (CSWDW) Screaming Wookiees this was the name of the training squadron commanded by Atton Repness, before his blackmarket starfighter schemes were exposed. They were based on the starship Tedevium. (IF) Screed, Terrinald an Imperial Admiral, Screed was Palpatine's right-hand-man during the early years of the Empire and the New Order. Originally trained at the Caridan Military Academy, Screed was a no-nonsense military expert, and wore an electronic eye-patch. During the years leading up to the Clone Wars, Screed was a Judiciary for the Old Republic, and was one of the loudest supporters of Chancellor Palpatine's Military Creation Act. When Duro fell to the Separatists during the height of the Clone Wars, Screed was placed in command of the Coruscant Planetary Defense forces, as it was feared that the Separatists would use Duro as a staging point for striking at the Core Worlds. Years later, after a distinguished career in the military, Screed was assigned to take control of the fuel refineries on Biitu. While he managed to capture Mungo Baobab and install the Great Heep on Biitu, he was unprepared for the efforts of R2-D2, C-3PO, and the young boy named Fidge. This unlikely trio rescued Mungo and destroyed the Great Heep, leaving Screed with nothing to show for his efforts. This was only a temporary setback for Screed, who later survived the Battle of Endor and established a relationship with Warlord Zsinj. The relationship didn't last long, however, as Zsinj ultimately executed Screed for an undisclosed reason. (TGH, DCAR, HNN4, HNN5, FH1, SWI75, SWDB) Screel'sara this is the name of the Adarian caste system, which is very rigid and inflexible. (GG12) Screw Maggot this was one of the many carnivorous insects which were native to the jungles of Haruun Kal. (SHPT) Screwworm this long, thin annelid was named for the corkscrew-shape it obtained as it grew. (T) Scrimpi this tasty dish was served at many tapcafes, often with a glockaw sauce. (BP) Scrin this was the name of a noted Vuvrian individual. (UANT) Scrivinir this was the name given to the supreme representative of the Centrality. The name was derived from the High Trammic word for "head writer." (GMR5) Scrivner's Revenge this long-running holo-drama chronicled the exploits of Carma Dame. It was popular during the last decades of the Old Republic. (SWJ5) Scrobb this Hutt slang term is used to indicate a small denomination of money. (JTH) Scrub Lizard one of the most predominant forms of life on the planet Korbin, the scrub lizard grows to be three meters in length. The scrub lizard is a carnivorous reptile, and lives near cities and the LastCall. Scrub lizards crawl flush to the ground, and are often mistaken for snakes. They are attracted to the kyrf that grows on Korbin, but seem to be immune to its intoxicating effects. The scrub lizard is armed with spiky scales and a tooth-filled maw. When they capture their prey, scrub lizards hold it in their mouths while they shake it violently until it dies. They are ill-tempered beasts. (PG2) Scrubber Droid produced by Industrial Automaton, this series of droids was designed to clean up hazardous materials from spaceports and hangar areas. The scrubber, which resembled a squat box, moved about in search of fuel spills and other areas where potentially dangerous chemicals pooled. The scrubber was effective at its work, collecting as much of the hazardous material as possible without any sort of fear of its dangerous situation. In those situations where a fire broke out before the scrubber could clean up a spill, the droid was equipped with a fire extinguisher to put out a variety of fire types. (AEG) Scrub-loak this variety of the common loak is a small, compact plant that is more adapted to survival in desert environments. (POT) Scrubwort a plant native to the planet Endor. (AT) Scrumma Jawbone this was a broad, shallow arm of Lake Paonga, located on the planet Naboo. (NEGW) Scrup a species of small fish native to Calamari. (IDC) Scruts this man, a native of Edan II, led a small group of guerrilla fighters which opposed the Imperial occupation of the planet during the period leading up to the Battle of Yavin. Later, he joined his forces with those of the Alliance during the liberation of Edan II. (IAG) Scry-mint this sweet-tasting herb was used in the creation of many desserts. (BF4) SCS-19 Sentinel manufactured by TaggeCo, this personal landspeeder provided a measure of security and defense for beings who worried for their own safety. Armed with a twin laser cannon and protected by heavy armor and shields, the 12-meter-long SCS-19 could transport a pilot and two passengers through a number of hostile environments. Note that the Arms and Equipment Guide indicates that the SCS-19 can accommodate up to four passengers and fifty kilograms of cargo. (GFT, AEG) SCT-1000 this Bith hiding cube was produced by Veretrex Securities. Resembling a small cube, the SCT-1000 was formed from a unique material that distorted light which encountered it. When placed in a niche or on a small shelf, the SCT-1000 appeared to blend into the surrounding wall, producing the visual sensation of a continuous wall panel. (GFT) Scufflemug this Gran Lord was one of the political cronies installed by Vosdia Nooma, in the Rodian drama The Trickery of Vosdia Nooma. Lord Scufflemug was meant to represent one side of the debate on the Military Creation Act, and was couterpointed by Lady Puffdove. Although critics generally hailed The Trickery of Vosdia Nooma as entertaining, they political allegory and heavy-handed mimicry of the Galactic Senate - represented by Scufflemug and Puffdove - was panned and often described as being in poor taste. (HNN5) Scum-scrubber this specialized droid was created by environmental and sanitation engineers on the planet Coruscant, as an automated way to ensure that algae and other natural pollutants didn't foul up Coruscant's fresh water supplies. (CCW) Scuppa this humanoid was, at one time, Jabba the Hutt's pilot. Before that, they were partners in crime. Jabba ensured Scuppa's loyalty by implanting a vial of xenoboric acid in his skull following a head-wound sustained during a battle. Jabba held a control stud that could open the vial and release the acid into Scuppa's system. Scuppa was eaten by Princess Nampi, after she had captured Jabba's starship. (JTH) Scupper Bantoo this aging CorelliSpace Gymsnor-2 freighter was owned and operated by Maddie Macatten. It was outfitted with obsolete parts and maintained with a loving hand, but barely made it through its travels. The Scupper Bantoo had a slow hyperdrive system, minimal shielding, and was armed with a single heavy blaster cannon. (KO) Scur this creature inhabits the forests of Kashyyyk, travelling in large groups. (TT) Scurrg H-6 this experimental bomber design was developed by Nubian starshipwrights during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. At twenty-two meters in length, the Scurrg H-6 resembled a flattened square, with the center spine raised slightly to provide room for the cockpit and shipboard systems. The ship was developed by the Bith engineer Jinkins, who was working for the Nubian Design Collective at the time, and was proposed for sale to the government of Naboo as a defensive craft. The original design was armed with six wing-mounted laser cannons, a turret-mounted double laser cannon, and a proton bomb launcher. A crew of five was required to fly the ship, consisting of a pilot, navigator, and three weapons officers. However, when the Naboo rejected the design as execessively armed, the Nubians scrapped the project, much to the consternation of Jinkins. The Bith then sought out Nym and arranged to steal the prototype. The ship was eventually refitted with a number of new and enhanced systems, and was renamed Havoc. (SWDB, NEGV) Scurrier this four-legged, insectoid creature was the only indigenous form of life found on the planet Artus Prime. Living in the tunnels and caverns that riddled the planet's crust, these creatures were essentially blind, but used their other senses to track down their prey. When settlers began mining the planet, the scurriers discovered a new source of food. Many miners lost their lives to scurriers, a fate that also awaited the Imperial stormtroopers who later arrived on the planet. (JK2) Scurrier this small, rodent-like creature inhabited the urban areas of the planet Tatooine. Resembling a large, kangaroo-like mouse, the scurriers jumped along on their powerful hind legs. The males were easily distinguished from the females by the prominent curved horns on each side of thier heads. Most females had short, straight horns. Scurriers congregated in the outlying areas of cities like Mos Eisley, hunting for the insects which come to feed on the rubbish of civilization. The scurrier could also scavenge on the garbage it finds. When cornered or surprised, the scurrier could attack with a vicious bite. Large specimens of scurriers have been known to reach twelve meters in overall length. (SWSE, CCG9, WSW) Scurrier Disease this unusual disease, believed to be carried by wild scurriers, was sometimes contracted on the planet Tatooine. (SWRPG2) Scurry this ferbil was kept as a pet by V-Davi, in defiance of the rules of the Learning Circle. (FFT) Scute this was the Yuuzhan Vong name for the living scales taken from a dora-mu and used to create living armor on one of their bio-organic vessels. A scute resembled a long, chitinous scale, and could be grown in groups that overlapped their bodies to provide protection on vessels such as the vangaak. (NEGV) Scuttle Grazer this big-eyed creature inhabits the third level of the Kashyyyk forests. They are quick and elusive, moving on several legs across the jungle. (TT) Scutz an Alliance shuttle that was captured in the Javin Sector, following the Battle of Hoth. (TIE) Scuz this bounty hunter worked with Gyran during the Galactic Civil War. (SSR) Scylla this warship was commanded by Daala during the years surrounding the Black Fleet Crisis. Having come out of retirement to help the New Republic win the Battle of Nam Chorios, Daala returned to the Deep Core and tried to establish a new Imperial fleet. The Scylla served as her flagship, and led her brief charge into New Republic territory against Garm Bel Iblis. Unfortunately, Bel Iblis was able to trap Daala's fleet using a pair of CC-7700 frigates. In order to escape, Daala rammed one of the frigates with the Scylla before limping into hyperspace. Due to damage to the ship's navigational systems, the Scylla's jump was blind, and Daala was not seen again. (NEGC) Scylla this was one of the many Strike-class cruisers that made up the front lines of the Imperial Naval fleet. (XVT) Scythe the Alliance ambushed a convoy which was led by this Strike-class cruiser, shortly before the Battle of Enodor. (XWA) Scythe Squadron this Imperial TIE Fighter group was assigned to defend the second Death Star during the Battle of Endor. Their primary mission was to identify and eliminate any Alliance starfighters which attempted to destroy the battle station from within. The fighters of this group were given P-w702 upgraded maneuvering thrusters to give them more control during flight within the superstructure of the Death Star. (CCG11) Scythe-class Bomber this is an Adumari assault craft. (SOA) Scythis an Imperial system patrol craft operative during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) SD-1 this was the earliest of the SD-series war droid produced by Balmorran Arms. It was extremely well-armed, but lacked the tactical programming needed to prioritize and eliminate multiple targets. (EGD) SD-10 a war droid produced by Balmorran Arms for the New Republic, it was the follow-on to the SD-9 and was used by the Balmorrans to battle the Executor Sedriss. Sedriss eventually received some of the droids in a bargain he struck with Beltane. The original design of the droid was done by Umak Leth, and incorporated heavier weaponry and more intelligent programming. The SD-10 was armed with a repeating blaster, a concussion missile launcher, and a plasma-burst cannon. It was also given advanced servomotors and gyrobalancing systems, in part to keep its massive bulk from toppling in combat. (DE2, EGD) SD-2 this was the second SD-series war droid produced by Balmorran Arms. Like the SD-1, it was extremely well-armed, but lacked the tactical programming needed to prioritize and eliminate multiple targets. (EGD) SD-3 this was the third SD-series war droid produced by Balmorran Arms. Like its predecessors, it was extremely well-armed, but lacked the tactical programming needed to prioritize and eliminate multiple targets. (EGD) SD-4 this was the first Balmorran Arms war droid to take advantage of enhanced programming to prioritize multiple targets. It accomplished this by integrating programming which had been stolen from the defunct Darktrooper program. (EGD) SD-47 this model of servodriver was produced by the Corellian Engineering Corporation. (PSG) SD-489 the New Republic registry number of the Star Destroyer Gnisnal. (BTS) SD-5 this was the second Balmorran Arms SD war droid prototype produced which took advantage of enhanced programming stolen from the defunct Darktrooper program to improve its targeting systems. It improved on the SD-4 design, but was eventually replaced by the SD-6. (EGD) SD-6 this was the sixth Balmorran Arms war droid prototype produced in the SD series, before mass-production began on the SD-9. Like its predecessors, the SD-8 took advantage of enhanced programming stolen from the defunct Darktrooper program to improve its targeting systems. (EGD) SD-7 this small, squat droid used by the Empire as an assistant to IMP-22, performing the more menial tasks while IMP-22 interfaced with human officers. SD-7 had no legs, treads, or wheels, but sat in position to monitor military activity. It had six manipulator arms, used to perform computer-related activities. (REB) SD-7 this was the seventh Balmorran Arms war droid prototype produced in the SD series, before mass-production began on the SD-9. Like its predecessors, the SD-8 took advantage of enhanced programming stolen from the defunct Darktrooper program to improve its targeting systems. (EGD) SD-77 this was the model number of Pacnorval Defense Systems' sonic pistol. Like the SG-82 sonic rifle, the SD-77 fired a wide pattern of high-intensity sound waves which could shatter solid objects or stun a living being into submission. (EGW) Sd-77 see SD-77 (AEG) SD-8 this was the last Balmorran Arms war droid prototype produced in the SD series, before mass-production began on the SD-9. Like its predecessors, the SD-8 took advantage of enhanced programming stolen from the defunct Darktrooper program to improve its targeting systems. (EGD) SD-9 a war droid produced on Balmorra for the Empire. It was built during the period of the reborn Emperor's reign on Byss. The original design of the war droid was done by Umak Leth and was basically a three-meter-tall, humanoid automaton armed with a plasma-burst cannon and a heavy repeating blaster, and protected by laser-reflective armor plating and an ionization shield system. Parts of the SD-9's programming and technology was borrowed from the Empire's Dark Trooper project, although this information was not initially released to the new Republic. Balmorran Arms failed to keep development costs down during the design of the SD-9, hoping to overcome the problems it had with earlier models. Thus, the SD-9 proved to be prohibitively expensive to anything smaller than a planetary government. Most SD-9s were conscripted by the Empire. (DE2, EGD, AEG) S'denSta this Mrlssti was considered an expert in droid programming, during the height of the New Order. (FTD) S'diawae this former Jedi Master was honored by Bisquit Baron for his contributions, with a commemorative holocube that documented his history being included in many QuickSnack and QuickSnackLite meals. The meals and holocubes were available shortly before the onset of the Clone Wars. (HNN4) SDS-632 this Dalabar Micro-Electronics surveillance detection system was manufactured for use by private individuals and small corporations. It used a variety of sensors and detectors to identify and track any outgoing transmissions which it encountered. While the Empire chafed at the availability of this type of device, it allowed consumers to purchase them on the understanding that military technologies existed that could bypass the abilities of the SDS-632. (GFT, AEG) SD-series Infantry Droid this series of combat droids, produced by Balmorran Arms, was first designed during the last years of the New Order. Actual production didn't begin until after the Battle of Endor, so Balmorran Arms decided to sell the technology to the New Republic. The Empire's forces managed to capture Balmorra and taken control of the SD-9 droids, but Balmorran Arms provided the prototype SD-10 to the New Republic during the planet's liberation. (AEG) SE-14 this was a basic blaster produced by BlasTech during the height of the New Order. It was nothing more than a tube with a grip, and had a small energy pack mounted below the barrel. (JKG) SE-14C this was an upgraded model of the basic SE-14 blaster from BlasTech. Ponda Baba used one of these weapons. (JKG) SE-14r this upgrade to the standard BlasTech SE-14 was produced for use by the stormtroopers of the Empire. It was considered a back-up weapon to the E-11 blaster rifle. It was considered a light repeating weapon, with a semi-automatic action. (LAWS) SE2 Service Droid this droid was built in the centuries before the Clone Wars, and was designed to act as receptionists and gatekeepers. The remnants of the Empire used SE2 droids to maintain their databanks, such as the one on Bastion. (VOF) SE-2-4 this SE-4 series servant droid was owned by Lord Vaskel Savill. (LOE) SE4 a series of servant droids manufactured by Industrial Automaton, the 1.6-meter-tall SE4 was the first major series of droids produced by Industrial Automaton, and helped them grow into the huge corporation they are today. One of the oldest known droid lines, the SE4 resembled the humanoid 3PO protocol droid in shape, and can be equipped with various personality modules. They are used throughout the galaxy in cantinas, messhalls, and tapcafes. (RASB, ROE, FTD) SE-4 see SE4 (DFR) SE4-10 this droid, along with its partner, SE4-12, were modified from their original servant droid programming to act as bodyguards to Eelien Kirat. Both droids had been owned by Ral Nalmar, but in the wake of his assassination, Kirat needed an added layer of protection from Qual'om Soach. SE4-10 and SE4-12 were armed with an internal blaster rifle. (FBS) SE4-12 this droid, along with its partner, SE4-10, were modified from their original servant droid programming to act as bodyguards to Eelien Kirat. Both droids had been owned by Ral Nalmar, but in the wake of his assassination, Kirat needed an added layer of protection from Qual'om Soach. SE4-10 and SE4-12 were armed with an internal blaster rifle. (FBS) SE-4-I7 this SE-4 servant droid served aboard the New Republic corvette FarStar, acting as the chief assistant to DD-19 in the droid repair bay. SE-4-I7 was easily distinguished by its matte-black paint, giving the droid an ominous appearance. (DARK) SE-4-LQ3 this SE-4 servant droid served aboard the New Republic corvette FarStar, working with R-97 to ensure that the ship's stores and supplies were well-stocked and in good order. SE-4-LQ3 discovered that nearly a quarter of the ship's food supply was contaminated, shortly after it entered the Kathol Rift in search of Moff Sarne. (KR) SE4-T25 this servant droid worked for Radell Mining Corporation shortly after the Battle of Yavin. (OE) SE-4-TQ5 this was one of the many SE-4 servant droids which were part of the droid pool aboard the FarStar. SE-4-TQ5 was known for its ability to create wondrous meals from simple fruits, and was assigned to the mess hall. (DARK) SE-5 this is a series of service droids used in restaurants and cantinas. (SOP) SE-6 this series of domestic droids was first produced shortly before the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. (EVR) Sea Cabbage a plant grown in the oceans of Drexel One, sea cabbage was a basic food consumed by the natives of the planet. (MC12) Sea Dew this beverage was created by the Quarren, and was popular in many bars. (SWJ11) Sea Eel this long fish was native to the planet Kamino, where it was often caught and kept as an unusual pet. Sea eels fed primarily on sea-mice, but were often eaten themselves by larger predators. The narrow eyes of the sea eel sat upon a head that was dominated by a huige mouth, which was used to swallow its prey whole. (BF1) Sea Flea this small, aquatic insect was native to the planet Calamari. (UYV) Sea Hog a creature native to the planet Toola, hunted for sport and food by the Whiphids. (TJP) Sea Killer this modified B'zabuu-class Transport was owned and operated by the Gungan Toba, shortly before the Battle of Naboo. Just over twelve years old at the time, the Sea Killer had seen many owners before being purchased by Toba. Toba had the craft painted to resemble a huge opee sea killer, and added a Getaway missile launcher to its armament. (WOTC) Sea Legacy this Old Republic assault ship was dispatched to the planet Pengalan IV during the early stages of the Clone Wars. (SWI65) Sea of Graves this was the second-largest ocean found on the planet Veron. (PG1) Sea of Hope this was one of the oceans on Ylesia, and separated the primary slave colonies from Colony Five. (RD) Sea of Jarad located on the planet Tralus, this storm-tossed sea was located far from the warmer climate of the planet's equatorial regions. The natives who lived along its shores were a hardier breed of beings, hunting styanax for food and other products. (CCW) Sea of Jarad this was one of the largest bodies of water found on the planet Tralus. (WOTC) Sea of Memory according to the Anzati, the Sea of Memory was the collection of life forces that was created from the life energies of dead Anzati. When an Anzati died, their life energies - later referred to simply as "soup" - left their bodies and ascended to the stars. Individual energies created the lights known as the Silent Voices. (RT) Sea of Sponges this unusual body of water, named for the abundance of sea sponges that filled it, was located on the planet Drongar, about 1,000 kilometers north of the Qarohan Steppes. (MJH) Sea of Translucency this wondrous body of water was located on the planet Dremulae, and was named for the way in which its waters absorbed the ambient light and reflected it back in patterns of muted color. (JQ9) Sea of Veruna this was the name given to a large area of dead, empty space located near the Naboo System. Many local hyperspace travel lanes passed through the Sea of Veruna, since it provided an obstacle-free approach to Naboo. During the height of the Galactic Civil War, the Imperial forces controlling Naboo "secured" the Sea of Veruna, patrolling it on a regular basis. (SWGAL) Sea Shrike an oceanic bird native to the planet Coruscant. (BTS) Sea Sprite this repulsorlift aquaculture harvester was purchased by Tirgee Benyalle for use on Kaal. It was part of a fleet of ten such vehicles owned by Benyalle, as she harvested as much as she could from Kaal's oceans in order to make a profit. (SWJ7) Seaan this alien race was subjugated by the Empire. (RD) Seabed Lodge this hotel was located within the Fathoms restaurant complex, situated in the Glitter Cay Tower of Wildwater City on Calamari. A wide variety of leisure activities was regularly scheduled for its guests, and there were a number of different decors a visitor could choose from. (WSV) Sea-Breaker this old Mon Calamari light freighter was owned and operated by Basz Maliyu. (PSG) Seabreeze this was the brand name of one of the scent tablets produced for use in an Orfite Scent Mask. (PG3) Sea-dragon a large, dragon-like creature inhabiting the waters of Drexel One, a planet in the Drexel System. They are intelligent creatures that communicate over ultra-sonic frequencies. The sea-dragons accepted and even welcomed the Dragon Lords when the humans were first exiled, and agreed to help them overthrow Quarg. The baby dragons were used as spies. Quarg used a sonic jammer to injure the sensitive hearing of the sea-dragons, but Han Solo managed to destroy the weapon before it could do serious harm. (MC12) Seafah this microscopic creature inhabited the oceans of Pydyr. Their small shells were highly valued as jewels in the Almanian System, and were quite expensive. Their value was due in part to their small size as well as the fact that only Pydyrians seemed to be able to locate them. The Pydyrian government once tried to manufacture droids to search for the shells, but the droids were unable to match native Pydyrian abilities. Seafah shells come in a rainbow of pearlescent colors. (TNR) Seafern a oceanic plant native to Spira. (SWJ5) Seaflowers carnivorous plants that inhabit the oceans of Calamari. (DA) Seahorse Casino this casino was located on Pavo Prime, until Han Solo managed to break the bank. The casino was forced into bankruptcy, and never re-opened. The Seahorse had been owned by the family of Ludlo Lebauer, who never forgot Solo's actions. (SWI67) SEAL Serridge's capital ship shield generation system. (SCRE) Sealman a derogatory term used to describe the Sedrians. (BGS) Seameadow located along the Tsilor Sea, just north of New Plympto's capital city of Phemiss, this open grassland stood in stark contrast to the decay of the Drowned Chase, (CCW) Seamote this small crustacean inhabits the seas of the planet Rathalay. It protects itself by forming a shell around its soft body. The shell has a jewel-like sheen, and it considered by some to have minimal value as a gem. (SOL) Sea-mouse this small creature was native to the stormy, ocean-covered world of Kamino. These creatures evolved as small, furry rodents with paws, living on the ground during their infancy. However, when they were placed in the water, their paws began to change intop flippers, allowing the sea-mice to move about in the ocean. However, their small size meant that they could not swim very fast, and many sea-mice were consumed by the denizens of the planetary ocean. (BF1) Sea-prig this oceanic bird congregated in bustling nests, and their raucous calls could be heard for miles around. (TCD) Search and Rescue Corps this civilian agency was funded by the New Republic, during the early years of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. The Search and Rescue Corps provided assistance to those worlds which were too remote for Republic rescue ships to reach in time to save their inhabitants. While Republic warships fought against the Yuuzhan Vong, operations like the Search and Rescue Corps helped transport beings from planets in the warzone to other worlds which had managed to avoid being attacked by the Yuuzhan Vong. (EOV, GMR8) Search Team 102 a group of Imperial soldiers on board the Chimaera and assigned to locate Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade. They were killed when Luke, Mara, and Talon Kaarde escaped from the Star Destroyer. (DFR) Search Team 207 a group of Imperial soldiers on board the Chimaera and assigned to locate Luke Skywalkerand Mara Jade. They discovered the remains of Search Team 102. (DFR) Searcher this was Tash Arranda's ID whenever she scoured the Imperial HoloNet for information. Note that Galaxy of Fear 5:Ghost of the Jedi claims Tash's ID is Searcher1. (GOF1, GOF5) Search-Scan 4 developed for military use by BlasTech, the Search-Scan 4 was a self-contained collection of scanners and sensors. It was moved about in a large crate, and contained probes and receptors that could penetrate some forms of shielding to reveal hidden details. (GUN) Searous Hair this wondrous fiber was woven to create exquisite necklaces and jewelry. (APS) Seas of Mists this was the term used by the Yvarema to describe the foggy coastlines of their homeworld of Yvara. (KR) SeaScape this small corporation produced a variety of underwater diving suits. (SWJ1) Seascape Mountains this was the name of a range of underwater peaks located in the seas of Calamari. (GDV) Seaskimmers repulsorlift watercraft used on Calamari. (DA) Season Scepter according to Ewok legend, this scepter was used by the gods of the weather to bring on the individual seasons. There were four beings who controlled the weather - the Flower Queen, the Sun King, the Leaf Queen, and the Snow King - and each could possess the scepter for a short time. During this time, the being could bring their own, unique form of weather to the Forest Moon of Endor, resulting in the four seasons. The Snow King and his mistress, Oodra, once plotted to steal the Season Scepter and use it to obtain the Sunstar, in the hopes of taking control of the weather and of Endor itself. Their plans were thwarted by theLeaf Queen, who called upon the Ewoks and the other creatures of the moon to help defeat the Snow King. (ECAR) Season-turn this was the name given to the transition period between autumn and winter, on the planet Hargeeva. (SWJ10) Seaspice Soup this soup was a favorite of many Mon Calamari. (WSV) Seasquid native to the oceans of Mon Calamari, this cephalopod was desired for its tasty flesh. (WSV) Seatrees native to Calamari, these are underwater trees with supple, leather-like bark and leathery fronds shot through with bright blue and red veins. Air-filled fruit-like bladders keep the treetops afloat. The fronds of the trees form complex underwater networks used as homes by many forms of sealife. They are also used to store supplies. (DA, JASB) Seatrooper this specially-trained stormtrooper provided the Empire with soldiers who could operate underwater or in aquatic environments. They were modified combat armor that was based on the scoutrooper armor, with a two-piece body glove that protected the seatrooper against temperature extremes and toxic environments. These soldiers were also known as Aquatic Assault Troopers. (BGS, ISB, SWDB) Seawatcher this was one of the many clans of the Nosaurian race, which was native to the planet New Plympto. (CCW) Sebairns this man served the Old Republic as a shuttle pilot during the height of the Clone Wars. He was dispatched, along with Biggs Bogan, to serve aboard the MedStar Nineteen medical frigate on the planet Drongar. The two pilots took shifts as the pilot for the Admiral in charge of Drongar, allowing the Admiral to come and go when needed. He was known to have an allergy to certain legumes, a trait that was exploited by the assassin Kaird, who needed to steal a starship to escape from Drongar. Kaird slipped a powdered form of the legume into Sebairns' drink one night, (MJH) Sebb this Jazbinan was drinking in a bar with some friends when 3DVO was able to show live holovids of the execution of Prepredenko and its own destruction. Sebb suddenly didn't feel like drinking, and began to rethink his support of the Empire. He led a huge group of his buddies in a demonstration against Vader, and helped disrupt the Dark Lord's attempt to capture Luke Skywalker. When Jal destroyed Vader's starship, Sebb's rebels quickly disabled Vader's stormtroopers. (VQ) Sebiri this race of humanoids was native to the planet Sebiris. A primitive race of skilled hunters and trappers, the Sebiri were superstitious by nature. The skin of the Sebiri was covered with thick, greenish-brown scales, and their red, slit-pupiled eyes were equally adept at seeing in the light or the dark. (DARK) Sebiris this jungle planet was located on the edge of the Marcol Void near the galactic boundary, in the most remote area of Kathol Sector. It was the homeworld of the Sebiri people. (DARK, KO) Sebiris Run this hyperspace navigation lane is one of two that cut through the Marcol Void, linking the population centers of Kathol Sector with the Kathol Outback. It connects the world of Sebiris to the planets of the Pimbrellan League. (KO) Seboca this Dug, a popular holodrama star who moved from his homeworld of Malastare to Coruscant during the years following in the Battle of Naboo, was a frequent patron of Dex's Diner. Seboca was entertaining Bogg Tyrell with a night on the town in Galactic City when Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi tried to chase down Zam Wesell. Note that the final chapter of Star Wars: Episode III - The Making of Revenge of the Sith, as provided on the official Star Wars website, indicates that Seboca was a taxi driver. (SWDB, IWE2, OWS) Sebolto this Dug was a known distributor of death sticks, who worked from a base on his homeworld of Malastare during the years following the Battle of Naboo. Jango Fett hoped to gain an audience with Sebolto after tracing the death sticks from Groff Haug back to Malastare, during his search for the Bando Gora cult. However, Fett knew that Sebolto wouldn't see him without a good reason. It was then that Rozatta mentioned to Fett that Sebolto had issued a bounty for the capture of Bendix Fust, who Fett quickly apprehended and brought to Malastare. Sebolto had issued the bounty after Fust provided information on his smuggling operation in the Gazzari System to the Republic Security Force. The Republic shut down Sebolto's operations in the Gazzari System, causing the loss of huge amounts of credits. Jango was forced to fight his way into Sebolto's compound on Malastare, along with help from Zam Wesell, and was able to confront the Dug crimelord. He explained that he received death sticks from Tatooine before exporting them to specific buyers, including Groff Haug. Sebolto tried to flee Jango out of fear for his life, but stumbled down a ramp and over a steep wall before plummeting to his death. Before leaving Malastare, however, Jango discovered that Sebolto had been working with both Komari Vosa and the Hutts. This led Jango to travel to Tatooine in his search for Komari Vosa and the Bando Gora. (BH) Sebulba this unusual creature was a member of the Dug race, and was generally regarded as one of the best pod racers on the planet Tatooine, during the final years of the Old Republic. A native of Pixelito, a village on the planet Malastare, Sebulba resembled a small, hairless horse, although he could walk on his thin hind legs. Sebulba could trace his roots back tot he Black Shred Water clan, to the respected statesman Surdu, a fact that provided him with fodder to inflate his ego. He always wore his racing goggles, either over his eyes or on his forehead. While Sebulba was known as one of the best pod racers, he was also known as one of the dirtiest. It was once suspected that Sebulba caused more than three dozen crashes a year during podraces, many of them fatal. The Dug would stop at nothing to eliminate the competition, and kept a supply of old parts and junk in his pod. When an opponent would get too close, Sebulba would drop a piece of junk out of his pod, interfering with the other drive or - worse - causing massive damage to their pod. Sebulba's pod racer was also equipped with fire cutters, razor saws, and other illegal attachments that could be used to disable an opponent's pod racer. Unknown to many podracing fans, Sebulba also ran a strong slaving operation on the side, using his travels to many worlds on the podracing circuit to move large numbers of exotic slaves in his large freighter. When Anakin Skywalker challenged him to the Boonta Eve Classic on Tatooine, Sebulba could hardly contain his laughter. The human boy was good, but he didn't understand how to cheat in order to get ahead and stay there. The race featured several spectacular pod crashes, many of them the direct result of Sebulba's work. However, he had met his match that day in Anakin, who came from way back in the pack to challenge the Dug. Sebulba tried to disable Anakin's pod, but in doing so he only managed to tangle their Steelton cables together. Anakin was able to maneuver his pod in such a way to break them free, but Sebulba was unable to recover. The huge, X-shaped engines of his pod were sent flying, dragging the pod behind until the cable broke. Sebulba slid to a stop just outside the entrance to Jabba's main concourse. Shortly after the race, Sebulba bought Anakin's pod from Qui-Gon Jinn to replace his own. Because of his actions in the Boonta, Sebulba was forced to re-qualify himself for every major podrace on the professional circuit. Sebulba fathered many children and grandchildren during his lifetime, among them the equally-dangerous podracer Pugwis. Fate, however, eventually caught up with Sebulba, who died in a fatal crash during his "revenge tour" of podraces. Sebulba as portrayed by Lewis MacLeod in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1, TPM, SW1S, QGJ, E1A5, ETM, NEGC) Sebulba's Legacy this podracing course was built on Malastare's southern continent several years before the Battle of Naboo. It was designed by the Dug podrcer, Sebulba, who chose to name it after himself. (NEGC) Secciah Isolder's aunt. Isolder believes that she murdered Elliar to help pave the way for her own daughter to rule Hapes. (CPL) SecForces not to be confused with SpecForces, SecForces were the individual sector forces used by the Alliance to maintain control of a sector of space. The SecForces were made up of regular troops. (ROE) Secles Uslopos this sniveling despot of a Sluissi was a member of Abdi-Badawzi's criminal organization. Originally the leader of a territorial gang on Socorro, Secles was recruited to join Abdi-Badawzi's organization as a chancellor and "morale officer." Always impeccably dressed and groomed, Secles maintained the loyalty and adherence of the Twi'lek's organization. (SWJ2, BSS) Seclusion Braids this was the term used to describe the many braids woven by Weequay males into their topknots, during their travels away from Sriluur. In general, a Weequay twisted one seclusion braid for each year they were away from their homeworld. (TG) Second an Alliance container group destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Second Battle Group also known as the Second Fleet, it was one of the New Republic's defensive starship fleets. It was recalled to Coruscant just before the Yevethan Great Purge. (BTS) Second Battle of Calamari Admiral Daala, trying to gain some momentum for the crumbling Empire, launched an attack on the homeworld of the Mon Calamari. She targetted the main floating cities, which the Mon Calamari were still in the process of repairing following the First Battle of Calamari. She quickly struck when the Mon Calamari were not expecting, and was able to severely disable the Mon Calamari cities. The Mon Calamari, however, were able to destroy one of her Star Destroyers and then send a distress signal to the New Republic. Daala's anger at losing the Star Destroyer drove her to reckless attack, which was quickly negated by the arrival of a New Republic fleet. Daala chose to flee rather than press the attack, and the battle was quickly ended. (DA) Second Battle of Coruscant this was the name used to describe the struggle to control the planet Coruscant, during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Under the guidance of Battle Plan Coruscant, the Yuuzhan Vong were to have two attack forces arrive at Coruscant in a classic pincer move: one force from Borleias and the other from Reecee. However, the Yuuzhan Vong force from Reecee was destroyed by the Republic forces fleeing Borleias, reducing the Yuuzhan Vong attack force by half. Despite the loss of a major part of his fleet, Warmaster Tsavong Lah continued with the planet. A portion of the remaining ships from Borleias entered the Coruscant System by hiding a wave of warships in the OboRin Comet Cluster. As the comets neared Coruscant, the alien warships launched the first wave of attacks on the planet. The New Republic's forces fought valiantly, and nearly defeated the first wave of ships before noticing another huge fleet of Yuuzhan Vong warships dropping out of hyperspace. Chief of State Borsk Fey'lya agreed that the Republic could not maintain control of the planet in the face of the overwhelming odds, and agreed to turn Coruscant over to Warmaster Tsavong Lah. Suspecting treachery, the Warmaster sent Romm Zqar, an aide, in his place. Chief of State Fey'lya, already under intense scrutiny from the Republic, allowed the Yuuzhan Vong to take Coruscant, but not before setting off a large bomb while in the presence of Romm Zqar. The New Republic's forces scatted, left without a centralized government. (SBS, NJOSB) Second Battle of Kashyyyk this was the name given to the New Republic's effort to free the planet Kashyyyk from the control of the Second Imperium, after Brakiss and the forces of the Shadow Academy tried to steal Imperial technology from the planet. (JE) Second Battle of Sernpidal this was the naem given by historians to the New Republic's attempt to destroy a shipwomb which was being grown by the Yuuzhan Vong in the rubble of the planet Sernpidal. The Republic decided to launch the attack after Kyp Durron provided the military leaders with evidence of a "superweapon" being cosntructed in the system. Kyp knew that the New Republic - and especially the Jedi Knights - would never condone an attack on a living ship that provided the growing medium for much of the Yuuzhan Vong's technology, so he used the superweapon threat to force the Republic to react. A gutted Interdictor Cruiser was sent into the Sernpidal System first, to set up its gravity wells as a way to get New Republic fighters directly into the combat zone. As the Yuuzhan Vong forces protecting the shipwomb tried to destroy the interdictor, arriving Republic forces quickly decimated the alien fleet and disabled the shipwomb. It then plnuged into Sernpidal's sun and was destroyed. When she found out that Kyp had lied about the true nature of the shipwomb in order to get approval for the attack, Jaina Solo broke off any relationship she might have had with him. Many of the Republic's own fighter pilots also condemned Kyp's actions, claiming that he had dragged them all down to the level of their enemy. (NJOSB, EVR) Second Battle of Yavin this struggle for control of the fourth moon of Yavin occurred shortly after the Battle of Endor. The scattered forces of the Empire had been searching for a leader, and several Moffs put for Trioculus as the true son of Emperor Palpatine. The fledgling New Republic had been trying to establish the location the Lost City of the Jedi, with Luke Skywalker hoping to obtain more information on restoring the Jedi Order. Trioculus and the Imperials needed to destroy the Jedi and wipe out the leadership of the Republic, and the two sides met on Yavin 4. Trioculus ordered that much of the forest be burned to the ground, in an effort to destroy the Republic's forces. While the Imperials were defeated, the Lost City was shut down during the battle, and all access to the city was cut off. (GMR5, LCJ) Second Birth, The this is the Yevethan term for what the New Republic called the Yevethan Purge. It represented the resurgance of the Yevetha as the primary power in the Koornacht Cluster, as they extended their influence beyond the twelve Duskhan League worlds. (SOL) Second Dawn this was the term used by the natives of the planet Tatooine to describe that period of the day when the second sun rises above the horizon in the morning. It was at this time that most activity on Tatooine began. (SOT) Second Death this was the name used by Warlord Zsinj for the unusual warship created from the pieces of the destroyed Razor's Kiss. Nothing more than the spine, engines, and bow of the Razor's Kiss, the Second Death was used near Selaggis Six to help Zsinj feign the destruction of his flagship, the Iron Fist. All markings on the pieces were changed to those of the Iron Fist. A Sentinel-class shuttle was docked at each end, to allow the crew to escape its eventual destruction. The Second Death was left to be destroyed by the New Republic fleet under Han Solo's command, giving them the false impression of the Iron Fist's demise. Zsinj placed the ship within a null-vision barrier comprised of Nightcloak satellites. He then flew the Iron Fist into the satellites' midst, and detonated the Second Death. To external viewers, it would appear that the Iron Fist was destroyed, and the physical evidence would back it up. However, Zsinj had actually leaped into hyperspace after emerging from the far end of the Nightcloak barrier and returned to Rancor Base on Dathomir. (SOC) Second Droid Revolution this was the codename of the revolution planned by Archa Sabis, during the height of the New Order. He longed to recreate the ancient Great Droid Revolution on the planet Coruscant, giving the planet's automaton population the freedom he flet they deserved. His plans were thwarted, however, when the construction droid he was using as his base of operations was disabled by special forces agents. (CCW) Second Fleet this was the name given to one of the secondary naval fleets of the Galactic Alliance, during the final stages of the war against the Yuuzhan Vong. The Second Fleet, comprised mainly of the surviving ships of the New Republic's Second Battle Group, was commanded by General Garm Bel Iblis from his flagship, the Harbinger (UF) Second Hollastin Insurrection this uprising of the underground resistance on the planet Hollast VII took place shortly before the Battle of Endor. (SWJ4) Second Ilthmar Defense a defensive strategy used in holochess. Blue Max suggested that Han Solo might have used it in a game against Chewbacca. (HSE) Second Imperium Brakiss' vision of the reborn Empire, the Second Imperium would hold to the ideals set up by Palpatine while taking advantage of the power of the Dark Side of the Force.. Brakiss was trying to train a group of Imperial Jedi to act as caretakers for the Second Imperium, just as Luke Skywalker's Jedi were to the New Republic. He was assisted in the creation of the Second Imperium by renegade Admiral Daala, who had been defeated in battle by Garm Bel Iblis and had retreated to the Deep Core. In the midst of Brakiss' work, four former Imperial Royal Guards began a ruse in which they claimed to be the reborn Emperor Palpatine. Three of them guarded a large meditation chamber, while the fourth used a vast collection of sound bites and holo-clips of Palpatine to create an illusion of his presence. Brakiss, as well as the entire crew of the Shadow Academy, were fooled by the ruse, until the Shadow Academy attacked Yavin 4 and the Jedi Academy. As Brakiss came to demand why Palpatine was ignoring him, he discovered the trickery of the four guards. He killed the three protectors in his anger, but the fourth escaped. He managed to activate the Shadow Academy's self-destruct systems before he fled, killing Brakiss in the explosion. (SA, JUS, ECH) Second Jungle Zone this was one of two areas of jungle terrain contained within the Zones of Territory C2, on the planet OM813. It followed the trek through the Turas Valley. (AIR) Second Mistake this was the name used by Ludlo Lebauer to describe an unusual piece of art: the carbonite-frozen body of the Squib, Grees. The Squibs had been passing information on Imperial activities to the Invisible Shell in exchange for rare artworks. The artworks were sold to the Empire in exchange for information. Grees, however, managed to convince his companions to start feeding Ludlo false information. In this way, they could get rich while Ludlo was discredited in the eyes of the New Republic Intelligence agency. Ludlo discovered that the information was bogus, and captured Grees. For his treachery, Grees was frozen in carbonite and hung on a wall in Lebauer's office. The Squibs, hoping to recover their friend, convinced Leia Organa Solo to include the Second Mistake in her negotiations with Ludlo for ten Alderaanian boasa statues. Leia managed to back Ludlo into a corner, forcing him to return the artworks in order to simply save face. Grees was eventually freed of the carbonite. (SWI67) Second Twilight this was the term used by the natives of Tatooine to describe the period of night after the second sun has finally set below the horizon. This is the time of darkest night, when the criminal underground of the planet did most of its business. (SOT) Second Wind this was the name of a cracian thumper which was raced at the Heatherdowns Hotel and Track, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (TSIA) Secrecy Act this law was enacted on the planet Bakura during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, around the time that Prime Minister Molierre Cundertol began his negotiations with the Ssi-ruuvi Imperium. Ostensibly, the Secrecy Act was created to ensure that Bakuran information remained on Bakura, and was not acquired or stolen by the New Republic, the Yuuzhan Vong, or the Ssi-ruuk. In reality, the Secrecy Act was meant to ensure that Cundertol's plans were not discovered. (FH2) Secret Order of the Empire the elite group of Imperial servants who are sworn to protect Emperor Palpatine at all costs, the Order consists of a number of people at varying stages of development and loyalty. The newest members of the Order are known as First Initiates. First Initiates move upward in the Order through the Second, Third, and Fourth Circles, then they can become members of the Inner Circle. Those individuals who are the most dedicated and trusted can reach the level of Emperor's Hand. (TIE) Secret Treasure of the Jedi Vilmarh Grahrk claimed to have been hired to locate this fabled, secret treasure and steal it from the Jedi Kinghts, shortly after the Battle of Naboo. He claimed that he was hired by Bobo - a codename for Darth Sidious - to retrieve the treasure. In order to do so, he "distracted" the Jedi by inciting the Yinchorri to start their conquest of several planets, including Mayvitch 7. This allowed Bobo to infiltrate the Jedi Temple and steal the treasure. However, Bobo left Villie and the Yinchorri to die, and tried to flee unscathed. Villie managed to track him down and take the Treasure for himself, in hopes of returning it to the Jedi for a huge reward. The Jedi Knights, according to Villie, were willing to pay anything for its return, and practically begged him to recover it. Villie later claimed that he lost the reward while betting on Sebulba during the Boonta Eve Classic podrace on Tatooine, when Anakin Skywalker beat the Dug on the final lap. Despite the amazing story, Vilmarh Grahrk never revealed what exactly the Treasure was. (TDV) Secrets of Jedi Power, The this sensationalistic account of the uses of the Force was purchased by Luke Skywalker at the Galactic Archives, on Atzerri. (SOL) Secrets of The Dark Side High Prophet Jedgar's hand-written volume, chronicling all of Kadann's dark prophecies. (MMY) Sectempas this was the Snivvian word for "dry." (HNN5) Sector originally designed to include up to 50 inhabited star systems, the wild expansion of the late Old Republic caused many sectors to grow larger and less structured. (ISB) Sector 223 this song, written and played by the band The Emperor's New Clothes, first appeared on the compilation Artistic Integrity. (GG9) Sector 5 this area of the galaxy is contained within the bounds of the Core, and contains the Prakith System. (SOL) Sector Governance Decree considered one of the many Security Acts passed by the Galactic Senate during the Clone Wars, the Sector Governance Decree was promoted by Chancellor Palpatine as a way to streamline and consolidate the defense and security of individual star systems. Under this Act, regional governors would be appointed to oversee the security and defenses of entire sectors, thereby eliminating redundancy and removing the bureaucracy involved in maintaining defenses at the system level. Ultimately, the regional governors would report to the Senate, although the direction for consistent implementation and management came from Palpatine himself. Many Senators believed that this virtually eliminated the need for the Galactic Senate, since the decisions of the Senate were established on a system-by-system basis, with each Senator representing one or more systems. Over time, this fear became reality, when Palpatine dissolved the Senate and turned complete control of system defenses over to the regional governors. (E3N, SW) Sector Ordnanace/Supply the branch of the New Republic that is responsible for keeping the various armed forces bases fully-stocked and ready for action. It is also responsible for peacetime supplies. (TLC) Sector Patrol this police and security outfit controlled a portion of the Outer Rim Territories during the early years of the New Republic. (TFNR) Sector Performing Arts Center known as a SecPAC, these edifices were one of the few used by Imperial officials for the performing arts. Located on the various sector capital worlds throughout the Empire, the SecPACs were often Old Republic arts centers reused for their intended purposes. (TA) Sector Plexus the central point of flow for all information moving through Imperial Intelligence, Sector Plexus maintained a huge database of all Intelligence officers, their aliases, and the connections implied by those aliases. (ISB) Sector Ranger Database this database was maintained by the Sector Rangers of the Old Republic, in an effort to track the activities of known criminals and suspected criminal agents. (SON) Sector Rangers a loose association of local system police forces which filled the gaps in the galactic law enforcement system, the Sector Rangers were created by the planetary governors of the Old Republic. The Senate authorized the formation of the Sector Rangers in an effort to bring law enforcement to newly colonied worlds quickly and efficiently. The Jedi Knights couldn't be everywhere, so the Sector Rangers held sway in their own systems. When the Empire overthrew the Old Republic, many of the larger forces were usurped into the Imperial machine as the Imperial Sector Rangers. Others simply fell through the cracks, and remained separate enforcement agencies. After the Battle of Endor, the Sector Rangers continued to bring Imperial law to the worlds of the Outer Rim. The motto of the Sector Rangers read, "What others abandon, we protect." (DESB, GG11) Sector Squadron a fleet of six Imperial-I class Star Destroyers. (SWSB) Sector Trade Permit this Imperial document was one of a number of documents required from any spacer who plied the spacelanes during the New Order. The procedures for obtaining the certification were documented in the Spacer's Information Manual. Known as an STP, this document proved that a spacer had been permitted to transport goods and provide travel services across interstellar distances. (SWJ9) Sector Zero see Imperial Center Oversector (CCW) Secura this was one of the most powerful Twi'lek clans, native to the planet Ryloth. The name meant "skilled" in the Twi'leki language. (ROP, GCG) Secure A-3 see Secure-A3 (AEG) Secure Blue this was the Imperial code phrase which indicated a change in the modulation of communications equipment, especially after equipment was stolen or captured. Secure Blue indicated a heightened level of encryption, in order to prevent the enemy from using stormtrooper helmets to intercept transmissions. (TG) Secure-A3 this was a top-of-the-line military comlink, produced by Naboo Technologies during the last decades of the Old Republic. The rod-shaped Secure-A3 had a large grip which housed the primary electronics and power cell, with a thin microphone extending from the top. (AEG) SecuriCo based in the Indellian System, this manfuacturer produced security systems to major installations. They were best known for creating the seven security locks which protected the computer core of Cloud City. (CCC) SecuriDex this massive datafile contained information on those beings who were deemed to be working "against the interests and/or benefit of Alliance operations and/or security." (AIR) SecuriTech manufacturers of certain Corporate Sector Authority patrol vehicles, such as the Espo Walker. (CSA) Security Acts this was the generic term used to describe the various amendments to the Constitution of the Old Republic that were ratified during the Clone Wars. Ostensibly, all the Security Acts were meant to achieve was the consolidation of certain powers in the office of the Supreme Chancellor, and only for the duration of the war, in order to ensure the safety of the Republic and its citizens. The Core Worlds Security Act was the first of these actions, and was followed by a steady stream of amendments that many Loyalists feared were giving Chancellor Palpatine too much power. They also - correctly - feared that Palpatine would not relinquish these new powers once the war was over. (E3N) Security and Enforcement Act this was one of many pieces of legislation that were promoted during the height of the Clone Wars, and ultimately supported by Chancellor Palpatine. The Security and Enforcement Act wwas created to provide the Chancellor with the ability to restructure military forces to ensure the protection of those individuals deemed vital to the survival of the Republic, including the Chancellor himself. The Senate initially voted to table any discussion on the Act during the Battle of Jabiim, but a pirate attack on Bail Organa's transport ship prompted Chancellor Palpatine to restart negotiation on the Act. Organa vowed to fight against it, but found himself powerless to do so. The Act was eventually passed in the wake of the destruction of the Star of Iskin and the death of Finis Valorum, providing Palpatine with even more control. However, once it was enacted, the Security and Enforcement Act only served to embolden the pirates who had grown more prevalent. Because the Act allowed for the utter destruction of pirates and other criminals, it also gave these criminals the right and opportunity to fight back. Many Jedi Knights died in skirmishes with pirates who believed that they had every right to defend themselves. (RDE) Security Case a small, hard case that is attached to its holder's clothing, the security case cannot be forcefully removed without administering a neuroparalysis charge to the individual trying to steal it. The case attaches to the clothing by a thin wire and a small clip. If the wire is broken or if special contacts in the clip are activated by its removal, the case delivers its neuroparalytic charge. The case is also equipped with a locking mechanism, in case the felon is able to withstand the charge. The case also has a hidden safety mechanism that can be activated by its owner, disabling the charge. (HSR) Security Collar although ostensibly manufactured to police forces as a way to restrain prisoners, this Thalassian device was sold to slavers and other criminal organizations. It was similar in virtually every respect to a standard slaving collar, and was formed from a durasteel collar which was attached to a heavy chain and a magnalock. (AEG) Security Council this Senatorial council was one of the many branches of the New Republic government formed after the dissolution of the Provisional Council. (SOL) Security Decryption Interface this was the standard droid security-breaking system available during the decades leading up to the Great Sith War, until Toshan Gant began producing superior technology for the Old Republic. The use of the decryption interface required additional programming, and allowed a droid to bypass most security systems. (KOTOR) Security Domination Interface this device was developed by Toshan Gant as a superior replacement for the Security Decryption Interface that was available some 4,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. Like its predecessor, the Security Domination Interface required a droid with additional programing to work, and allowed the droid to break into computer-based security systems. (KOTOR) Security Field a defensive energy field used to enclose and protect an area from fire, or to limit the flight path of a starship. (COTF) Security Guard this division of the Royal Naboo Security Force was charged with protecting the citizens of Naboo. The 6,000 men and women of the Security Guard all had experience offplanet, and were sometimes charged with training members of the royal family and the Naboo government. (SON) Security Guides this branch of the Keganite Enforcement Guides was charged with maintaining civilian order in the Teaching Circle. (FFT) Security I this was one of three Nebulon-B escort frigates assigned by the Empire to protect the replenishment fleet which contained the Black Ice. (BI) Security Interface Tool this specialized computer interface device was developed for the Old Republic by Toshan Gant, more than 4,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. When attached to a droid with special programming, the interface tool provided a way to bypass security systems of all kinds. (KOTOR) Security Management Control this was the name of the guardian force established by Roy Teda to protect his dictatorship on the planet Romin, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. (JQ8) Security Officer Corps this branch of the Royal Naboo Security Force was made up of the only full-time soldiers in the Naboo military. Roughly 1,000 men and women made up to the Security Officer Corps, and they were responsible commanding the various soldiers and members of the military. (SON) Security Police the long arm of the law within the Corporate Sector, these police (Espos, for short) have no set laws to uphold, just the edicts of the Corporate Sector Authority. They wear distinctive brown uniforms, and act with impunity. (HSE) Security Spike this was a speciallized tool used to defeat security systems. When connected to a locking mechanism or other security measure, the security spike created electronic interference in the lock. This interference essentially shorted the system, unlocking the system and allowing access. (KOTOR) Security Tower a detention area on Cloud City. (ESB) Sedan Anang this being was a Professor of xenobiology at the University of Sanbra, during the years elading up to the Clone Wars. Professor Anang was one of the first beings to witness an 80-meter-long space slug, living in the Borkeen Asteroid Belt. Professor Anang was working with Rogar Farnoster at the time, while Farnoster was researching his novel, The Slug Named Grendel. (HNN5, SWSB) Sedesia this harsh, tundra-covered world was located in the Mid Rim. Sedesia was noted for its 45-degree axial tilt, which caused wild weather patterns to sweep across its surface. Its heavy gravity prohibited the use of repulsorlift ground vehicles. The humans that inhabit the planet are tough and reclusive, but were not resistant to the Imperial-engineered plague that was led loose on the planet. There are rumors that the Empire poisoned the world to quell its pro-Alliance stance. Following the plague, the remaining humans swore their allegiance to the Alliance and openly defied the Empire. The average day on Sedesia lasts 20 standard hours. Its year lasts 220 local days. (SWJ6) Sedeya, Reye this young man was a native of the planet Stassia, during the height of the New Order. Known as a smalltime scam artist, Sedeya was targeted for investigation after a string of winning bets on the Ringer tournaments. Reye's mother died when he was a child, and his father plunged himself into his farming work, so Reye was raised by a nanny droid. He found that he had a gift for picking the winning bet in most gambling games, which was based on a level of Force sensitivity and helped him make a meager living. During one of the Sweepstakes Riner tournaments, Reye was followed by Zeck Tambell, who had a feeling that Reye was innocent, but wanted to link the young man to Aalia- Duu-lang. After Reye refused to help the crimelord out, she was arrested by Tambell. (SWJ6) Sedi Fisk one of the original settlers of the planet Tatooine, he used to live in a manor in the desert. He abandoned it sometime prior to the Battle of Hoth, and a pack of womp rats took up residence in his absence. (TM) Sedratis City this city was home base of the gladiator walker team known as Demelza's Destructors. (GFT) Sedrellium a valuable ore often found in the shells of Andoan mineral-fish. (COG) Sedri a planet which is home to the communal organism known as the Golden Sun, Sedri is completely covered by shallow oceans. It is also home to the Sedrian race, who have built wonderful underwater cities. The Empire researched gravity well projectors on this world, after an Imperial scout ship lost its hyperdrive inhibitor in the vicinity of the planet. The ship's systems were merely shorted out by the presence of the Golden Sun, and the scout limped home and recorded the existence of the planet. Shortly afterward, the Alliance managed to steal the plans and work on them with the Sedrians. The Golden Sun's glow filled the oceans with a soft glow, and the planet had a golden glow when viewed from space. The combination of the glow and the gravity anomalies caused by the Golden Sun force many shipboard navigation computers to register Sedri as a small star, forcing ships out of hyperspace in its vicinity. (GG4, DESB, BGS) Sedrian natives of the planet Sedri, the Sedrians are a race of sleek, aquatic mammals who worship the Golden Sun. They are 3-meter long creatures with seal-like features, including a thick coat of slick fur. They appear humanoid from the torso up, but have the lower body and tail flukes of a seal. They prefer to live in the water, but must breath air to survive. While they have gills, Sedrians also have lungs, and scientists aren't sure why one method of breathing hasn't been lost over the generations. They have constructed several underwater cities, like Fitsay, and appoint a high priest to guard the entrance to the cave of the Golden Sun. Very little is known about the Sedrians history or biology, because the energy shadow given off by the Golden Sun makes hyperspacial travel difficult near Sedri, so most ships simply don't get too near it. Their language is filled with barks and clicks, although they can master the Basic tongue with minimal problems. Their voices are quite loud, making it easy for Sedrians to hear each other underwater. (GG4, BGS) SedriMotors Limited a Sedrian company which manufactured various aquatic transports. They aligned themselves with the Alliance after Alliance agents sved the Sedrian race from extinction. They adopted the current technologies, and began creating their own designs. SedriMotors has since developed some of their own new technologies, such as water-driven drives and hover propulsion systems. (DESB, EGV) Sedriss Sedriss was an enhanced human who studied the Dark Side of the Force under Emperor Palpatine, and was later appointed one of the reborn Emperor's Executors. Before turning to the Dark Side, Sedriss had been recruited by the Imperial military but turned down because of his insolence and lack of respect for authority. Palpatine, however, sensed the innate evil in Sedriss, and gave Sedriss the chance to kill him if he could. Sedriss failed utterly, but Palpatine demanded his complete loyalty or else he would be killed. Sedriss agreed to become Palpatine's agent, realizing that the Emperor was a true superior. He was a massive human with spiked hair, and was unfailingly loyal to Palpatine. Even after the Emperor's death at Endor, Sedriss journeyed to Byss to await his master's return. His loyalty was rewarded years later when he became the first Executor, and the leader of the Dark Side Elite. In this capacity, Sedriss was the primary force behind restoring the Empire via Operation Shadow Hand. He gave the orders that launched the operation following the reborn Emperor's death. When Palpatine ordered him to detain Luke Skywalker on Ossus, Sedriss and Vill Goir both flew there in the Imperial Hunter Scourge One. Unfortunately for Sedriss, the ancient Jedi Master Ood Bnar captured him and reduced Sedriss to microscopic bits in an explosion of colliding Force energies. (DE2, DSSB, NEGC) Seducer Plant a carnivorous plant native to the planet F'tral, they use a sweet-smelling nectar to attract small animals to their location. A mass of vines and stems, the seducer plant waits until the animal is entangled before using the vines to strangle the animal. The seducer plant then draws the animal into its center and slowly digests it. (GG4) See this was a species of scalefish found in the waters of the planet Naboo. These fish were distinguished by their binocular vision, having both eyes located on the front of their blunt heads. Their long, thin bodies were dominated by their stomachs, which could distend to accommodate several large prey. Males and females of the species were distinguished by their unique coloration, with the males having darker yellows and greens while the females were lighter. (IG1, WSW) Seebo Sauce this was a favored food sauce of Corpo the Hutt. (T7) Seed Machees this male Gran was one of the many dealers of death stick who worked for Sebolto during the years surrounding the Battle of Naboo. A bounty was issued for his capture by the Coruscant police force, in connection with the rise in death stick distribution that occurred on the planet during the years following the Battle of Naboo. The bounty was claimed by Jango Fett, when the bounty hunter traveled to Malastare to meet with Sebolto. (BH) Seed Pistol this was an unusual weapon, produced on the planet Manda. (SWDB) Seed World this was a term used by the ancient Jedi Knights to describe a planet that was capable of supporting life. Seed worlds were divided into two types: life-giving, which included planets with oceanic, grassland, or arboreal environments; and death-giving, which included planets with desert, volcanic, or barren environments. (KOTOR) Seedar Bomu this Rodian soldier was a member of the Bomu clan, and worked for Vago the Hutt during the early years of the New Order. (TF) Seedar, Genna this woman served as a medical officer aboard the New Republic starship FarStar during its hunt for Moff Sarne. Genna was the last surviving member of the resistance on Kal'Shebbol, after Sarne wiped out any opposition to his rule. A shy woman, Genna was nonetheless brave and selfless in battle, traits which won her the respect of her former freedom fighters and the FarStar's crew. She was uncomfortable with the reactions of the crew to the prolonged search through the Kathol Rift, and her fears were realized when a mutiny ensued. (DARK, KR) Seedcracker this was a species of small bird, native to the planet Ansion. (APS) Seed-disk this was the second phase of life for a seed-partner, after it was forged by the Langhesi with sky fire lightning. The seed-partner, suddenly energized by the lightning, split open its casing and emerged as a flatten, disk-shaped version of itself. These seed-disks were then shaped around a metal framework and imbedded with various devices to form Sekotan technology. In this way, Sekotan starships were created. Sometimes, a seed-partner will not survive the forging into a seed-disk. In this case, the master to whom the seed-partner had bonded was sent away from Zonama Sekot. When they do survive, they reconnect with the mind of their master and present him with a virtual catalog of the shapes they could take during the annealing process. The buyer had but to envision a certain part or curve, and the shaping of the Jentari would do the rest. (RP) Seed-partner this was the name of the unusual creature which was later formed into a Sekotan starship. Seed-partners resembled large cockle-burrs, about the size of a child's head and covered with short, hooked spikes which it used to move about and cling to another being. In the Uniting Day ceremony, seed-partners are introduced to a prospective starship owner. If one or more seed-partners chooses the buyer, then a starship can be formed for them. If the buyer is rejected, he is no longer allowed to bond with a seed-partner. Until their are allowed to evolve, seed-partners live with their new masters day and night, attuning their biorythms to those of the buyer. It was rumored that seed-partners were formed from the Potentium. On average, one to three seed-partners joined with a buyer at any given time, then are physically melded together to form the starship. As they matured, the seed-partners split out of their husks, revealing whitish flesh beneath. Several groups of spikes merged with one another to form small three-fingered hands, and they elongated so that each seed-partner had four short legs. After the matured, seed-partners were taken with their masters to the forging pits of the Langhesi, where they were struck by sky fire lightning and quickened. This energized the seed-partners, and the Langhesi forged them into new shapes. These new shapes were known as seed-disks. (RP) Seedship this was the term used to describe a Yuuzhan Vong ship dedicated to carrying biological material to a new planet. Once at the planet, the seedship disgorged its cargo, initiating the terraformation of the planet into a world better suited to the Yuuzhan Vong physiology. After the Battle of Coruscant, the Yuuzhan Vong used a highly specialized seedship to transport several immanture dhuryams to the planet. The interior of the seedship was reconfigured to allow the dhuryams to compete with each other in the management of their environment. Once a dhuryam had defeated its brethren, it was allowed to take control of the seedship. It then began breaking the seedship up into a huge number of smaller seedships, which carried biological samples to all parts of the planet to be seeded. This gave the dhuryam a link to all the other seedships, allowing it to coordinate the dispersal of biological materials to specific locations, thereby ensuring a complete ecosystem would be formed on the planet. (EL2, T) Seef this Yuuzhan Vong female served aboard the Sunulok as Tsavong Lah's attendant during the aliens' invasion of the galaxy. (BP) Seefor this was the nickname used by the ARC trooper designated CT-12/74, during the height of the Clone Wars. Seefor helped Kit Fisto and Nate train the commandos of the Desert Wind terrorist group, and was among the survivors who managed to escape their lair when Asajj Ventress sent a group of infiltration droids to destroy them. When Nate's body was not recovered, they feared that Nate had been killed, or had broken the Code and betrayed them all in the first place. (TCD) Seeg this Rodian starship racer was a rival of Siro Simito. He was also Simito's friend, and their public rivalry was carefully cultivated to enhance the popularity of their sport. Their staged fights always boosted their ratings. (CRO) Seeing Without Looking this was one of the many surveillance skills that was taught to the Jedi Knights of the Old Republic. The idea behind seeing without looking was to acquire knowledge about one's surroundings without allowing observers to notice that one was actually doing it. Thus, a Jedi could appear to be taking a simple walk down a street, but their senses were busy gathering in details and facts about the people and locations they saw. (JQ8) Seek a native of the planet Tatooine, Seek was one of young Anakin Skywalker's friends. A ten-year-old boy, Seek was something of a pessimist, and believed that Anakin would never get his homemade podrace to fly. Seek was portrayed by Oliver Walpole in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1, IS1) Seeker a type of remote used for surveillance activities, seekers were developed to assist law enforcement agencies in tracking down criminals. A seeker could be programmed to search out and immobilze a specific target, but in general they were only moderately successful in their missions. Widespread use of seekers diminished during the New Order, although many backwater law enforcement agencies embraced them. (SW, GG11) Seeker this was the brand name of Arakyd's AS-M12 messenger droid. (SESB) Seeker this Twi'lek operated the Junkard scrap and salvage caverns at the Kala'uun Starport, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. He had been cast out of his own clan because he lacked the instincts to become a warrior, instead preferring to tinker with all sorts of machinery. After being befriended by Lo'baan while wandering the warrens of Kala'uun, Seeker helped the old Twi'lek establish the Junkard. Seeker inherited the Junkard upon Lo'baan's death. (PSPG) Seeker Cub this was the name of Captain Stitar's scout ship. In reality, Stitar was the smuggler known as Starter, and the Seeker Cub was a false identity for Starter's beat-up X-Wing. (SWJ4) Seeker Droid see Prowler 1000 (OWS, SWI81) Seeker Sea this was the smaller of two seas found on the planet Bacrana. (FBS) Seeker Torpedo any self-propelled detonation device which can be targetted ahead of time and, when released, will track its target until it can impact with it. (TOJ) Seeker Transport this was the name used by Arakyd for its civilian hyperspace message pod, designed to transport the AS-M12 Seeker messenger droid. It was based on the hyperspace pod used for the Viper series of military probe droids. Because they were available on the open market, and because the interference with a Seeker Transport was punishable by law, many crimelords used these vehicles to transport illegal goods. (FTD) Seeker, The this was another name for the Lesser Mark of Illumination. (SHPT) Seekerbot this was another name for a remote surveillance droid. Small seekerbot were often used to watch over doors and hallways. (MJEH) Seeking Rail Detonator this weapon was similar to a standard rail detonator, except that it was capable of firing projectiles that could home in on a target. This allowed the user to fire quite rapidly with minimal aiming, thereby ensuring a larger number of targets could be hit. (MOTS) Seela this was a common name given to Twi'lek females, and meant "dancer" in the Twi'leki language. (GCG) Seela this was the name used to describe those Aramandi who rejected the new interpretations of the Eeronon and accused these priests of lying to the populace. At the heart of the dissention was the Eeronon's prediction of other sentient life outside the Aramand Cluster, a prediction that had previously not existed in the Eeronon's teachings and only surfaced when the Lant Mining Corporation approached the Aramandi to discuss mining rights. The Seelas were allowed to live in uninhabited areas of the Aramand System, but religious persecution forced them onto undeveloped worlds within the Cluster. (FBS) Seelah, Jedwar this explorer and scout worked out of Mos Espa, on the planet Tatooine, during the last decades of the Old Republic, and attended the Boonta Eve Classic podrace which was won by Anakin Skywalker. (YJC6) Seely this Twi'leki female met Drek Drednar in the Darlonn Sector, and agreed to serve as a lieutenant in his pirate crew. She was a former slaver who stowed away aboard the Sable III, and later became a gifted hand-to-hand fighter. (SWJ5) Seendar this Togorian was taken from his homeworld of Togoria by a group of mercenaries which eventually accepted him into their ranks. He enjoyed the excitement and adventure of the mercenary life, but found that he was uncomfortable around the technology of the galaxy. He couldn't comprehend the various forms of technology. His mercenary band was invited to the planet Narg to help train the local police force, but all non-humans in the group were relieved of their duties upon arrival. Seendar was stranded on the planet, where he roamed the streets around the Free Access Grill. He was one of the few individuals in the city of Grig allowed to carry a personal weapon, only because the local constabulary was afraid to confront him. (TA) Seendat this was a common name among the Togorian race. (UANT) Seeno one of Antar Roat's aides. (WG) Seeqov this was one of the many Vratix hive-clans that allied with the Ashern, during the years of Thyferran history known as the Thriving Season. (PH) Seeqov Thranx this Vratix of the Seeqov hive-clan was a member of the Razorclaws, the group which would eventually become known as the Ashern, during the height of the Alazhixazha period. Thranx also served as the primary contact for the corporate spy known only as the Bloodletter. She was ostensibly his counterpart when the Bloodletter worked as a field inspector for both the Xucphra and Zaltin factions. Her cover during this period was actually based on fact. Thranx was a respected field inspector and research scientist, and had once helped to eradicate a Rodian fungus that had threatened the planet five years earlier. Her hatred of the Bacta Cartel stemmed partly from the fact that both the Zaltin and Xucphra factions kept the incident a secret, and each claimed total responsibility for solving the fungus epidemic without Vratix help. When the Ashern began development on an enhanced strain of alazhi known as kolazhi - the basis for kolcta - Thranx and the Bloodletter were ordered to keep an eye on its development. They worked together for a year before the project was discovered. A mercenary who wore armor much link Jango Fett's had been hired by the Bacta Cartel to eliminate the Ashern responsible for its development. The mercenary shot both Thranx and the Bloodletter and then left them for dead. Thranx, however, survived long enough to use the enhance bacta to bring the Bloodletter back from the brink of death. Before she died, she told him the complete story of kolcta. (PH) Seer this group of Imperial probes was destroyed by the Alliance, shortly before the Battle of Endor. (XWA) Seer Lonnel this Ugnaught was imprisoned at the Oovo IV prison facility for a number of crimes, during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. He became one of the Helmet Squad's most reliable snitches, providing inside information on his fellow inmates in exchange for certain amenities. Because of this, the Dug crimelord Sebolto issued a bounty for his capture, in case Lonnel was ever released from prison. Lonnel thought he was safe behind bars and the relative protection of the Helmet Squad, until Jango Fett infiltrated the Oovo IV facility to "rescue" Bendix Fust. During the attempt, Jango managed to claim the bounty on Lonnel. (BH) Seer of the Temple this alien, a native of the planet Gap Nine, fought against Colonel Traft and the Imperials who occupied the planet. The Seer was more than happy to receive assistance from the Alliance in deposing Traft and retaking their planet. (SWJ7) Seer Varree this was a famous Iktotchi individual, distinguished in the histories of the moon of Iktotch. (UANT) Seerdon, Kohl this Imperial Moff was was a military officer in the Old Republic. He was placed in command of the Chandrila Defense Fleet, replacing Hiram Drayson, after the passage of Emegerncy Amendment 121b during the height of the Clone Wars. Years later, Seerdon was one of the first individuals to recognize the true importance of bacta to the Alliance. Many Imperial officers and leaders felt that the control of arms and foodstuffs would eventually choke out the Alliance, while Seerdon realized that the Alliance would keep on fighting until it could no longer sustain itself. He felt that, in order to eliminate the Alliance's forces, the Empire would have to control bacta. Keeping the healing fluid from the Alliance would mean that it couldn't restore its wounded troops, thereby reducing its numbers and eliminating resistance. He sought to control the world of Thyferra, but was kept from achieving his goals by the combined efforts of Rogue Squadron and the Alliance. (RSG, SWI71) Seerna this was a common name among the Snivvian race. (UANT) Seertay, Anna an Alliance Colonel, Seertay died with her Marines in the Cobolt Offensive. (RASB) Seetee this domestic droid was owned by Imperial Governor Tork Winger. (SWJ2) SeeVee this was the nickname of Platt Okeefe's ASP-7 labor droid, used aboard the Last Chance. It had a limited vocabulary, and could only respond with "affirmative" or "negative" to any question. (SESB) Seezars Planet a planet. (MC77) Seffi this planet, covered with toxic oceans, was the third world in the Rhinnal System. It was orbited by two moons. (CCW) Seft this gas giant was the fourth planet in the Genesia System, and was orbited by six moons. The planet's gaseous atmosphere was mined for use y Genesia's industry. (FBS) Seggor this large, oceanic predator was native to the planet Mon Calamari. It was revered by the Quarren for its strength. (GCG) Seggor this name was commonly given to Quarren males, and referred to a strong, ocean predator that was native to the planet Calamari. (GCG) Seggor Tels Seggor Tels was a Quarren from Calamari. He was the embodiment of the friction betweem the Quarren and their planetary neighbors, the Mon Calamari. He felt that his own race was being neglected by the Mon Cal, whom he felt were taking all the glory for the work the Quarren had done to build the planet's floating cities. He resented the Mon Cal for their dreams and their ambitions. He felt that the Mon Cal had relegated the Quarren to living the bowels of the planet's floating cities, even though they were designed that way. He resented the fact that Ackbar and the Calamarian Council wanted to make contact with the Empire. So, when an Imperial agent slipped past the planet's defenses and approached him, he felt that he could strike out at the Mon Cal by providing the Empire with the codes to evade Calamari's defenses. His hope, that the Empire would cut the Mon Cal down to size, was quickly turned to despair as the Empire enslaved by Mon Cal and Quarren without prejudice. When the Mon Cal began resisting the Imperial yoke, Seggor Tels again laughed at them. However, the forced slavery began to work at his conscience, and he began to wonder whether he should join the Mon Cal rebellion or not. When the Calamarians heard about the Alliance, Seggor Tels rallied the Quarren to join the Mon Cal, despite all their hatred, and together they drove off the Empire and freed Calamari. To this day, Seggor Tels thanks the Imperials - not the Mon Cal - for showing them how to fly to the stars and begin life again somewhere else. (SWSB) Segken Tels this Quarren female served Adriav Kavos aboard the Isilia as a gunner. (PG1) Segmi this race of builders was created by DarkStryder, after it banished the Charr Ontee from its fortress. Essentially huge worms, the Segmi were developed to exude a resinous substance that they wove into strong forms that supported the DarkStryder's fortress. Over the centuries, after DarkStryder no longer desired further modifications to its lair, the Segmi wandered off and formed their own civilization, and they learned to use the Ta-Ree energy that permeated the planet Kathol. DarkStryder later recaptured a segment of the Segmi population for use in developing new parts of its fortress. (E) Segnor's Loop a starship maneuver in which an attacking ship makes a quick run away from its target before doubling back for a second pass. (TFNR) Segue this New Republic shuttle was loaned to Major Showolter, to transport the Yuuzhan Vong priestes Elan to Wayland. (HT) Sehvorah this minor crimelord was, at one time, deeply in debt due to a huge gambling habit he established in the Core Worlds. Sehvorah fled to the Outer Rim and started over, eventually becoming the chief executive officer of the Droxian Traders League. He caught the eye of Dunstain Manliss, but Manliss's son Artur moved to secure Sehvorah's allegiance. Many believe that the Droxian Traders League was responsible for the death of Dunstain Manliss, but others believe Artur agreed to pay off Sehvorah's gambling debts in return for the removal of Dunstain. Sehvorah recognized a good thing when he saw it, and agreed to join the Mandroxan cartel in order to reap the benefits of trafficking spice. (GG11) Sei this was one of the most common female names among the Corellians. (GMR9) Sei one of the family names used by the Bothan people, it literally meant "magician" or "wizard", although its origins were unclear. (GCG, WOTC) Seifax this corporation was a dummy front for Loronar Corporation, during the early years of the New Republic. Based on the planet Antemerdias, Seifax manufactured shielded transport shells for use in constructing Loronar's Needle attack ships. This fact was discovered by the Chadra-Fan journalist Yarbolk Yemm. (POT, NEGW) Seige of Ank Ki'Shor this Galactic Civil War battle featured prominent use of the Y-Wing starfighter. (EGV) Seige of Trasemene, The this was one of the most famous historical battles of the Empire. It was at this battle that Grand Admiral Takel made a name for himself as a brilliant strategist, thanks in part to his addiction to glitterstim. (GFT, SWI66) Seikosha this planet, located in the Breago System of the Borderlands Region, was an undeveloped jungle world at the outset of the New Republic. It had become something of a haven for criminals during the last years of the Empire, and the political wars which continued to rage after the Battle of Endor kept the Borderlands out of most people's minds. Seikosha was the homeworld of the Seikoshan race, and was constantly swept by violent thunderstorms and torrential rains. The average day on the planet lasted 28 standard hours, and its year lasted 422 local days. (POC) Seikoshan this alien race was native to the planet Seikosha. They remained neutral during the Galactic Civil War, in part because their planet was located on the border betwen Imperial and Republic space. They were a primitive culture, and strove to remain so even when smugglers and criminals from the greater galaxy began coming to their homeworld to hide from justice. The average Seikoshan was a reed-thin humanoid with green skin and a small amount of black hair on their head. They have unblinking red eyes, and had a series of ridges running from the bridge of their noses to the top of their skulls. They preferred to live without technology, although they had a highly-developed society with excellent natural engineering skills. (POC) Seilith Music Charms this ribbon-like device was used by jizz musicians as a form of good luck. The charms could be draped over an instrument or its stand, providing a visual experience to the music in addition to its sonic impact. (VD) Sei'lya this Bothan witnessed the destruction of a city on Kothlis by an 850.AA maintenance droid, which had been loaded with Arakyd Seeker droids. She fled the destruction to Elshandruu Pica, and offered a reward on Cynabar's Droid Datalog to any being who could provide verifiable evidence of the responsible party. (SWJ14) Seir, Tarr see Seirr, Tarr (LEV) Seirr, Tarr this young Cerean male was a student of the Force during the height of the Clone Wars. As a youth in the Jedi Temple, Tarr Seirr idolized his fellow Cerean, Ki-Adi-Mundi, and was honored when the older Cerean Jedi turned over the watchman duties on Cerea to Tarr Seirr. Tarr Seirr took the role very seriously, and worked diligently to ensure that Cerea didn't fall to the Separatists. As the Clone Wars ground on, Tarr Seirr was forced to reluctantly leave Cerea and join the ranks of the Jedi Knights who were fighting the battles across the galaxy. Tarr Seirr accompanied Ki-Adi-Mundi to the remote planet Hypori, in an effort to destroy the droid foundries that had been discovered there by Daakman Barrek. However, General Grievous was too well-prepared for such an assault, and the task force was decimated before it reached the ground. Tarr Seirr was among the survivors who reached the planet's surface in the wreckage of their ships, but was among the first Jedi to be killed in battle against Grievous. (OWS, SWDB) Seismic Tank this immense, fifty-five-meter-tall repulsorlift vehicle was developed by Hoar Chall Engineered for the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the height of the Clone Wars. In order to avoid legal entanglements, Hoar Chall developed the tank under the guise of a mining vehicle that could penetrate a planet's crust and expose ores that were otherwise unreachable. First deployed into the field on Dantooine, the seismic tank used a huge battering ram as its primary weapon. When the tank's droid operators brought it onto the battlefield, they centered the tank on an enemy's location. Then, hovering some thirty meters over the target, the tank ejected a huge, cylindrical ram from its underbody, driving the ram into the ground. The ram itself was formed from a heavy metal core, and was guided by frictionless, magnetic impellors, giving it a huge amount of inertia. The resulting quake was similar to the effects of a bomb, but without the fallout potential. The magnetic impellors also prevented any backlash from the impact from reaching the main vehicle. From the point of impact, the ground rippled outward, tossing objects and beings aside or burying them in dirt and debris. (OWS, SWDB) Seitia Prime this planet was located near Rhamalai. (SWJ13) Seito one of the survivors of the Battle of Hoth, Seito was evacuated on the Bright Hope. A combat specialist, Seito was chosen by Toryn Farr to lead one of the groups which fled in an escape pod. (TBH) Sekae N'sehnor this was the name of a noted Sluissi individual. (UANT) Sekct this race of amphibious humanoids was native to the planet Marca. Their population was parthenogenic, with all members being female. Every two years, a mature Sekct can lay a single egg. However, only one of every two eggs ever hatches, because the genetic makeup of the Sekct often causes damaged embryoes. In theory, those Sekct which survive are genetic duplicates of their parent.. They have brown skin, ranging from muddy brown to tan, which lightens as they age. They are short in stature, but have a well-developed sense of honor and are excellent hunters. Shortly after the Battle of Yavin, the Sekct were in danger of being wiped out by the toxic waste-products of the Empire's hyperbaride plant located on Marca. The wastes were introducing devastating genetic changes, as well as killing the environment. A group of Alliance agents, forced to land on the planet when their ship hit a mine, helped the Sekct destroy the hyperbaride plant and oust the Empire from the planet. The Sekct were then allowed to restore their planet and their environment. One of the things which distinguished the Sekct were their two-jointed forelimbs, as each joint was capable of motion in two directions, giving the Sekct a very gangly appearance. They society was quite primitive by modern galactic standards. (POM) Seko Cantina this seedy cantina was located on the planet Ryloth, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (SWT) Sekot this was the Ferroan name for the living part of the planet Zonama Sekot. In reality, Sekot was a living entity in and of itself, and controlled life and death on the world. Sekot had been living in the system for billions of years, and claimed to have seen the formation of the triple-star system in which Zonama Sekot existed. Many Old Republic databases claim that the planet was simply called Sekot, a remnant of the Ferroan term. When Leor Hal first came to the planet, he discovered Sekot's presence, and believed that she was caretaker of the Living Force, as defined by the Potentium. The two established a deep, working relationship in which both worked to ensure Zonama Sekot's privacy and safety. Sekot agreed to provide Hal with information on how to form Sekotan starships, as long as Hal used all profits to purchase huge hyperdrive cores. In this way, they prepared the planet for entry into hyperspace, an extreme escape mechanism. It was during this time that Sekot also came to accept the tenets of the Potentium as facts. When Leor Hal died, Sekot maintained a hologram of him to give the Zonamans and illusion of continuity. When the planet was attacked by the Far Outsiders, Sekot was forced to use the Sekotan technology to kill them, something she deeply regretted. When Wilhuff Tarkin and Raith Sienar attacked Zonama Sekot in an effort to turn the planet over to Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, Sekot appeared to Anakin Skywalker. The young Jedi padawan had traveled with Obi-Wan Kenobi to discover Vergere's whereabouts. Sekot could take many shapes, and often assumed the guise of Vergere herself to make Anakin more comfortable. Sekot revealed that she controlled all life on the planet, and used her powers to manipulate the weather as well as the positioning of the forests. In that way, Sekot was able to hide the large-scale development of planetary hyperdrives which were installed by the settlers of the planet. In the end, Zonama Sekot was unable to thwart Tarkin's assault, and Sekot was forced to take the planet into hyperspace in order to escape. It hid the planet in many places, each time finding conflict and destruction, until it settled in the Klasse Ephemora System. There it remained for many years, until it was discovered by Yuuzhan Vong Commander Ekh'm Val and Jedi Master Luke Sywalker almost at the same time. Sekot drove off the Yuuzhan Vong, but allowed the Jedi to land. Using a series of carefully orchestrated tests, Sekot tried to ascertain the true nature of the Jedis' visit. Only after it was satisfied that the Jedi truly meant it no harm did Sekot reveal itself, as the Fosh Vergere to Jacen Solo and as a young Anakin Skywalker to Luke. It explained many things about its life to Luke and Jacen, hinting that the presence of the Ferroans on Zonama might have precipitated its awakening. Having discovered the Jedi's desire for peace, Sekot agreed to accompany them back to the galaxy, in an effort to bring the war against the Yuuzhan Vong to a peaceful conclusion. However, the treacherous actions of Nom Anor nearly destroyed the planet. In order to avoid a deadly explosion, Sekot had to jump into hyperspace, thereby killing the incubator the Yuuzhan Vong had placed in hyperdrive vanes that moved the planet. Unable to reconcile its situation, Sekot retreated into itself, ignoring the ecological deterioration experienced by Zonama as the planet jumped in and out of hyperspace. Finally, after conferring with Master Skywalker, Sekot realized that it had to "fight without fighting" against the Yuuzhan Vong, and jumped to Coruscant to try and stall the final conflict that was about to occur. Sekot allowed its starships to be used for defense only during the battle, until it realized that Supreme Overlord Shimrra was planning to use the Alpha Red virus against it. Rather than fighting back, Sekot simply used the natural gravitic abilities of Zonama to pull the Yuuzhan Vong toward it, defending itself by welcoming home its true inhabitants. The virus itself was a simple enough matter to convert into a harmless material, but convincing the Yuuzhan Vong that Zonama Sekot was actually the "offspring" of Yuuzhan'tar was another matter. After the hostilities at Corsucant were concluded by the deaths of Shimrra and Onimi, Sekot discovered that it had been a living part of Yuuzhan'tar that had been cast out into the intergalactic void when it was realized that the ur-Yuuzhan Vong were going to obliterate themselves through war and conflict. The hope was that Zonama Sekot would evolve its own consciousness, and hopefull serve as a new home for those Yuuzhan Vong who put aside their warring ways and returned to a path of enlightenment. Sekot believed that its initial encounter with the Yuuzhan Vong some fifty years earlier was actually precipitated by Skot itself, in the form of a psychic call to welcome the Yuuzhan Vong home. This initial encounter ended in brief, and the truth of its events weren't borne out until much later. The Galactic Alliance, acting on the advice of Master Skywalker and the Jedi, allowed the Yuuzhan Vong to have Zonama Sekot as their new home. Sekot believed that, with time, the Yuuzhan Vong would also recover their ability to connect to the Force. To give the Yuuzhan Vong every chance it could, Sekot took the planet into the Unknown Regions and away from Coruscant. (RP, FH3, UF) Sekotan Starship this was the generic term used to describe the incredibly fast starships which were produced on the planet Zonama Sekot, during the last decades of the Old Republic. These ships were organic in nature, and were rumored to be capable of making 0.4 past lightspeed. It was later revealed that these ships were "grown" to a specific master from unique seed-partners which grew around standard starship mechanical parts. The resulting starship was emotionally attached to its master, who controlled the ship by initiating physical contact with it. The development process of these ships was quite intense, and the new master had to be emotionally and mentally ready to accept the burden of ownership. Otherwise, the seed-partners would reject the master. The ships were formed by and extension of Sekot, with the help of immense tree-factories known as Jentari. While not intelligent, Sekotan starships were no doubt alive, and could not survive without the physical and emotional contact of their masters. In order to obtain a ship, a prospective buyer had to locate an agent of Zonama Sekot, who would then arrange for transport to the planet. The planet's exact location was a well-guarded secret, and after the creation process was completed, the buyer had their short-term memory wiped clean to remove any trace of information on the planet or the creation process. After the disappearance of the planet Zonama Sekot some three years after the Battle of Naboo, all Sekotan starships suddenly withered and died, and no others were ever seen in the known galaxy again. This indicated that the living ships also needed a tenuous contact with Sekot itself in order to survive. The development of these starships followed the pattern of the lifecycle of a boras tree, with the seed-partners being forged into seed-disks, then annealed into starship form. (RP) Sektor 242 NewsLine this small, highly-accurate, and objective news agency was based in the Outer Rim. It has traditionally been wildly pro-alien, and is deeply supportive of individual rights. These traits were only heightened by the rise of Emperor Palpatine and the New Order. (GG9) Seku this was a common name given to Twi'lek females, and meant "memory" in the Twi'leki language. (GCG) Seku this Twi'lek female held the rank of Captain within the Hawk-bat pirate command structure. In reality, the Ryloth native was Dia Passik. Seku was easily distinguished by the detailed tattoos which adorned her lekku. During a meeting with Zsinj, during which Castin Donn was discovered within the medical facilities of the Iron Fist, Seku was forced to shoot Donn, much to Dia's dismay. The only thing that kept her sane was the fact that Castin was already near death. (IF) Sel this was a common name given to male Kel Dor. Like all Kel Dor given names, it was short enough that it didn't attract the attention of certain wind spirit, which would carry away young children with long-winded names. (GCG) Sela a group of Imperial cargo freighters assigned to transport a number of TIE Defender prototypes to the Hininbirg. (TIE) Sela this thin, nervous woman served the New Republic Navy as Wedge Antilles' second-in-command abaord the Yavin during the assault on Almania. She was a crack shot and an invaluable assistant while on Coruscant. She held the rank of Major at the time of the attack on Almania. (TNR) Sela this star is the primary body of the Seltaine planetary system of Irishi Sector. (SWJ10) Selab world on which lives the wisdom trees (or so legend has it), part of the Hapan System. (CPL) Selab Tree another name for the wisdom trees native to Selab. (CPL) Selacron this world is one of the moons surrounding Selaggis Six, and was ostensibly in the control of Imperial Warlord Zsinj. Five months before the Battle of Selaggis, Zsinj discovered that a group of colonists had taken up residence on the moon. Infuriated, Zsinj punished them as an example to anyone who would dare to colonize a world within his borders, but without his permission. He destroyed the colony entirely, leaving nothing but ruins behind. (SOC, CPL) Selaggis this yellow star was located at the center of a solar system containing seven planets. It was located eight light-years from Vahaba and close to the Halmad System. Lara Notsil and Tonin deleted its location from the navigational computer aboard the Iron Fist, hoping that Zsinj would be dragged out of hyperspace by its presence when he fled the battle against Han Solo and the Mon Remonda near Vahaba. Her plan worked, as the Iron Fist tried to flee but was brought out of hyperspace when it encountered the star. (SOC) Selaggis Six this yellow-orange gas giant orbited the star Selaggis. It had a heavy debris ring, and was surrounded by several mons. Five months after Zsinj destroyed a colony on the moon of Selacron, Zsinj was forced to flee to Selaggis when he was caught by Han Solo and the Mon Remonda near Vahaba. Lara Notsil had removed Selaggis from the Iron Fist's computers, and Zsinj's fleet was dragged from hyperspace when it encountered Selaggis. (CPL, SOC) Selana this bounty hunter was one of the Lieutenants in the Oquan, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (GMR5) Seland' Ir this Verpine was exiled from his hive, although he claimed to know nothing of the reasons behind the exile. He later joined the Karazak Slavers Cooperative as a project developer, and used his talents to organization and calculation to ensure that any KSC mission would benefit the overall guild. (GG11) Selander a Ripoblus modified CR90 corvette that attacked the Youst station during the Sepan Civil War. (TIE) Selba this Old Corellian word was used to describe a youth who was held in high regard by his elders. (BSS) SELCORE this was the shorten name of the Senate Select Committee for Refugees, established after the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy. (JE) Seldam, Jax this man was a native of the planet Sevarcos, and although he deplored the Alliance's operational planning, he still supported them whenever he could. He acted as a contact point for Alliance personnel on Sevarcos. Seldam also worked to destroy the operations of Lord Quintas, who was strip-mining Sevarcos in order to obtain more spice for the Empire. (SWJ12) Seldibia this was the third moon orbiting the planet Mutanda. (PG1) Seldom Different this YT-1300 transport was owned by Abdi-Badawzi, and operated by Elias Halbert, during the New Order. (SWJ2, BSS) Seldona, Hari a famous poet from the planet Alderaan, Hari Seldona was performing in the Corellian Sector when the Death Star destroyed her home planet. Her poetry had a distinctive anti-Empire theme, and this caused her to drop out of sight when Alderaan was destroyed. She kept on reading her poetry in public, though, appearing unannounced and speaking out against the Empire. Once the message has been delivered, she quickly escapes the crowds and hides. (ISU) Select, The this was the term used by Nom Anor, acting as the prophet Yu'shaa, to describe those loyal individuals who were sent to infiltrate the ranks of the Yuuzhan Vong military and government. Those Shamed ones who showed a quick intellect without too much independent thought were assigned to get as close to Supreme Overlord Shimrra as possible and spread The Message, while carrying concealed villips that would allow Nom Anor to see what Shimrra was planning. (FH2) Seledrood an Imperial Captain killed in battle. (ISB) Selene this woman was captured, along with Dustil Onasi, during the Sith raid on the planet Taris, some 4,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. The pair were brought to Korriban for training, but Selene showed little aptitude for the Force. Uthar Wynn ordered her executed, so that the Sith would waste no more resource on her. (KOTOR) Selenius VII a planet. (GG10) Selenome this huge, predatory sea creature was native to a single world, although its exact location was never discovered. Selenomes grew in huge reefs, a form of camouflage that allowed the colony to exist in plain sight. When a food source got too close to the reef, individual selenomes could reach out anf grab the prey. During the height of the Clone Wars, entire colonies of selenomes were exported by the Separatists for use as defense systems on aquatic worlds like Vandor-3. (TCD) Se'Lenti this was the Gorothite term for The Scouring. (GSE) Selesin Medicinal Electronics this small corporation produced a range of equipment that helped doctors and field medics maintain a being's physical well-being. (FOP) Selestrine this woman was the Queen of the Icarii at the time when Imperial Commander Karda went rogue. Karda had been ordered to destroy the Icarri by his commanding officer, General Nim, and managed to poison the entire Icarii tribe and kill them. Karda then took Selestrine captive, hoping to gain riches and power through her ability to predict the future. Selestrine, already dismayed by the death of her tribe, tried to commit suicide by taking the same poison Karda had used on them. He discovered her plan before it could be complete, and beheaded her before the poison could destroy her head. A group of medics then encased her head in a life-sustaining casket covered with kneeb hide, and she predicted that General Nim would be killed in action. Her prophecy came true when Nim arrived to claim her head from Karda, and he killed Nim and his guards. Karda fled the Empire as a fugitive. It was during this time the Selestrine foresaw her own fate was held by a dark-shadowed man, but she saw nothing more than that. He made several stops and used several different ships in order to evade pursuit, but Selestrine began telling him of his own future. She predicted that Karda would hunted down and killed by Boba Fett exactly thirty-one days from the day he destroyed the Icarii, and she counted them down on a regular basis. This slowly drove Karda mad over the thirty-one days, during which time he had hidden among the brothers of the Ancient Order of the Pessimists on Maryx Minor. In the end, Selestrine's prophecy was proven correct, as Fett captured and killed Karda on Maryx Minor before taking posession of her disembodied head. However, Darth Vader himself was on Maryx Minor, hoping to take possession of her head. Selestrine realized that Vader was the dark man of her own future. She warned him of Vader's approach, and began taunting him as well. Fett took several strands of her bejeweled hair as a hedge against the future, and set out to defeat Vader. During the struggle between the two armor-clad opponents, Fett managed to retain possession of the small casket, until Vader cornered him at the lip of a lava pit. In an effort to throw off Vader's attacks, Fett kicked the casket into the pit. Selestrine believed she was finally dead, until Vader used the Dark Side of the Force to recover the casket before it could hit the lava. She then taunted Vader with visions of his own future, hoping that Vader would pay for the knowledge of his future by killing her. In this she was also proven correct, as Vader destroyed her head shortly before Emperor Palpatine ordered it delivered to him personally. (EOE) Self-Regulating Droidmaker this huge, slab-shaped machine was produced by Loronar Corporation during the years leading up to the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. The SRD was developed to turn large quantities of raw materials into droids, without the need for dedicated manufacturing floorspace for multiple tools and equipment. (SWI75) Selgon this searing ball of rock was the innermost planet of the Axum System, located in the Core Worlds. (CCW) Selid, Kleyn this man served as the Imperial Colonel guarding the Mount Tantiss project on Wayland, during the early years of the New Republic. Selid earned his rank at a young age, was known for his no-nonsense approach to his duties, and rarely took time off from his job. Although he rankled at being given command of the Mount Tantiss base - considering it mere baby-sitting rather than a real command - he became involved in a battle of wills with Joruus C'baoth after the Guardian appeared on the planet. It was Selid who was forced to relay information on the death of General Covell to Thrawn and Captain Gilad Pellaeon, but the information available to him was incomplete. Selid was then faced with a series of strange orders from Thrawn, who had recognized that Covell's death was attributable to the insane Dark Jedi, Joruus C'baoth. Thrawn ordered Selid to seal off C'baoth in the Emperor's chambers, then seal off the mountain from any of the troops which had been in contact with either C'baoth or Covell. Selid didn't understand, but he moved swiftly to carry out the orders. (TLC, TTSB) Selif Xam this Polis Massan was one of the many members of the archaeological team that was investigating the ancient civilization of the sundered world of Polis Massa, during the last years of the Old Republic. Selif Xam was trained as a physician, and served the archaeological team as a doctor and surgeon. Thus, when Padme' Amidala was brought to Polis Massa by Obi-Wan Kenobi, Selif Xam was on duty to assist in helping her deliver her twin babies. (VD3) Seline this remote, outpost world was the site of a Jedi starport during the last decades of the Old Republic. Its facilities were limited, but available to any traveling Jedi who needed assistance. (RP) Selio this was the term used by the Krieks to describe their basic family unit. (SWJ13) Selkath this amphibious race was native to the planet Manaan. Humanoid in stature, the average Selkath was distinguished by its sleek, hydrodynamic body. Their long fingers were tipped with poisonous, retractable claws, although many Selkath used these claws only as a last resort. They were the sole producers of kolto during the height of the Great Sith War, and maintained very strict control over its production and export. They chose to remain neutral during the conflict, and tended to view themselves as superior to the rest of the galaxy. Other races regarded this as arrogance, but the Selkath refused to allow one side or the other to gain an advantage by controlling kolto. When production mysteriously halted, the Selkath appealed to the Old Republic for help. Since Manaan was not officially a member of the Republic, help was neved dispatched to the remote world. Since that time, kolto production had steadily recovered, but the Selkath vowed never to allow outside influences to control their planet or the production of kolto. Over the centuries, however, the Selkath civilization regressed into a primitive state, so that by the time Imperial scouts rediscovered the planet, the Selkath were living in undersea caverns and could barely understand the Basic language. Petty warlords staged unceasing raids on each other, leaving the Selkath with no formal defenses. Thus, when the Empire rediscovered the planet, the Selkath were quickly subjugated by Imperial forces. They were forbidden to return to the seas, and those few who tried were brutally punished. A few Selkath maintained a record of their previous prosperity, if only through stories, and remained hidden from their Imperial oppressors until they could stage a rebellion. (KOTOR, PH) Selkatha this was the native language of the Selkath race. It was formed from a series of guttural, throaty sounds that carried exceptionally well underwater. (KOTOR, PH) Selkren one of the primary cities on the now-destroyed planet of Demophon, Selkren was domed to keep the harsh environment at bay. (SN) Sellasas this planet was under Imperial control shortly after the Battle of Yavin. In their attempt to destroy the Imperial garrison there, the Alliance inadvertently wiped out a large civilian population, including the Srrors'tok village in which Tyionsis Cex lived. (GG10) Sellbo the navigator of the old strahip Last Legs. (GG9) Selle this dark-skinned, female bounty hunter and her partner Brazzo were killed by Darth Vader on Centares, after they learned that Luke Skywalker had destroyed the first Death Star. (VQ) Selligore this large, elephantine creature inhabited the tropical waters of the planet Corsin. Measuring four meters tall at the shoulder and up to twenty meters in length, selligore had colorful hides and were quite harmless despite their size. They lived on the plankton and small fish of their waters. Like other aquatic mammals, selligore could survive underwater for several hours before requiring a breath. Their four feet ended in four long toes, and a fin-like fan covered their dorsal ridge. Their large ears also resembled huge fins, and their long faces ended with four thick trunks. (COG) Sellis Sellis was a news anchor for the Andasala Achievement News. (GG11) Selliwyrm a timid, snake-like creature that would just as soon run and hide than confront another creature. (SWJ12) Sellsecret this was a slang term used on the planet Tatooine to describe any being who make a living buying and selling information. The term sellsecret had a more dubious connotation than infochant. (TG) Selnesh this Imperial prison planet was located in the Seltaine System of Irishi Sector. The surface of the planet was utterly devoid of life, without plants or animals, and had barren, frigid landscape. The prison was contained in several domes which kept good air in and bad air out. This arrangement was often preferred by the Empire, because it made escape from the prison nearly impossible to survive. The average day on Selnesh lasts 37 standard hours, and its year lasts 489 local days. (SWJ10, TFE) Selona this was the third month of the Tapani local calendar, which mapped almost directly to the Coruscant local calendar. (PGT) Selong Lian this Yuuzhan Vong, a member of Domain Lian, served as Warmaster Tsavong Lah's chief aide, following the Battle of Duro. (EVR) Selonia a New Republic fleet hauler damaged when a poacher's bomb - which had been disguised as a datapad - exploded in her hold. (BTS) Selonia one of the five inhabited planets in the Corellian System, Selonia was an ocean world that was home to the Selonian race. The planet and its inhabitants was renowned for its poetry. Han Solo once told his children that Selonia was home to all of the Corellian System's sea monsters, because it was the only planet with oceans large enough to hold them. Much of the planet's crust and mantle was riddled with caves and passageways, and it was in these subterranean locations that the native Selonians made their warrens. For much of its history, Selonia remained aloof from the rest of the galaxy, preferring live in their warrens in relative peace. (AC, CCW) Selonian one of the three primary races in the Corellian System, the Selonians are tall, strong, and quick. Often referred to as serious-minded and refined, the Selonians are well-muscled and covered with short, sleek fur, giving them a seal-like appearance. They have bristly whiskers on their noses, sharp teeth, and long tails. They are excellent swimmers. Taller and more slender than humans, they have long bodies and short limbs. Selonians are equally comfortable walking upright or on all-fours. Each hand or foot is equipped with retractable claws for climbing or defense. The Selonian race is believed to be descended from a predatory aquatic mammal which lived in riverside burrows, but later dug deeper into the ground and farther from water. Each burrow is inhabited by all members of a Selonian family; collectively, they are called a sept. Each sept is distinguished by its lone ferile male breeder. This male, along with the one fertile female, give birth to the sept's members. All male Selonians are born fertile; one of every hundred Selonians born is a male. Of 500 female Selonians, only one will be fertile. These fertile members of the sept, while revered for their fertility, are forced to remain in the burrows. The sterile females run the day-to-day activities of the sept. Non-familial groupings of Selonians, such as the government, are called dens. Each den is made up of sterile females. The Selonians have learned that dealing with other aliens, especially humans, is dangerous. Thus, only specially-trained females ever leave their burrows and contact the outside world. These females learn Basic in addition to the normal conversational Selonian tongue. All Selonians can also speak a modified language of sounds that is used in their burrows. Its pure sounds are not affected by echoes or other auditory anomalies caused by the burrows. (AC, AS, EGA) Selonian this was the name given to the native language of the Selonian race. (ANT) Selonian Coneship any of the hand-built Selonian transport ships, these coneships look like flattened cones. The wide end contains the ship's engines, while the small end contains the cockpit and viewports. The entire ship lands point upward, so that the ship's pilots must face upward on liftoff, rather than foreward as on most horizontal craft. The average coneship measures 20.5 meters in length, and has only enough room for a pilot and two passengers. The New Republic was forced to enact travellers' advisories in the Corellian system whenever a coneship was in flight, due to their unpredictable nature. (AS, CTD) Selonian Enclave the name given to the Selonian embassy building in Coronet, on Corellia. The Selonian Enclave was the sight of the first Human League attack on the Selonians in Coronet, following an attack on a Selonian neighborhood in Bela Vistal. (AC) Selonian Fire this Victory-class Star Destroyer was part of the fleet dispatched under the command of Admiral Ackbar to liberate the planet Ciutric from Prince-Admiral Krennel. Using the Thrawn Pincer to surprise Krennel's fleet, Ackbar had the Selonian Fire and a sister ship, the Corusca Fire, remain on the far side of the Ciutric System until called for. When Krennel activated the gravity well projectors on the Binder, Ackbar ordered the two Victory-class ships to microjump forward. The gravity shadow from the Binder pulled them out of hyperspace behind Krennel's fleet, allowing them to pummel Krennel's ships which were also trapped in place by the Interdictor cruiser. (IR) Selonian Glaive this heavy weapon was developed by the Selonian race, and was the primary weapon used in combat. The shaft of the glaive was formed from heavy wood. At one end of the glaive was an obsidian blade, while the other end sported a collection of obsidian hooks and barbs. Each glaive was created by an individual Selonian female, who proved herself worthy of wielding it by locating the materials herself. (CCW) Seltaya this planet is the thrid of three world which orbit the star Ropagi. Its orbit is quite a distance from Ropagi and the inner planets, Elpur and Ropagi II. It is a frigid ball of rock. (TSK) Seltaya-class Fast Courier this courier ship was developed by Hoersh-Kessel during the last years of the Old Republic. (YDR) Selth a member of Glott's bounty hunters. (ROC) Seltiss-1 this was a form of Hutt Caravel produced by Ubrikkian Industries during the last years of the Old Republic. Measuring thirty meters in length, the Seltiss-1 could accommodate up to sixty-five passengers and 150 metric tons of cargo. Its crew compliment included a pilot and co-pilot, as well as up to three gunners. The Seltiss-1 was armed with four turret-mounted turbolaser cannons, a tractor beam projector, and a concussion missile launcher. (TF) Seltiss-2 this modest caravel design was popular with up-and-coming Hutt figures who were only a few centuries old and have not established themselves as prominent figures. It was a large, space-going barge with a large, overhead sail and a prominent bow. (EGV) Selton this was a city located on the planet Naboo. Dren Melne was a native of this city. (SFT) Seltos this planet is located in the Seltos Syste, and is known for its production of food, lumber, and precious ores. It is a mountainous world covered in dense forests. It orbits its primary star once every 459 days, which last about 20 standard hours. (RPG, GG12, TSK) Seltos Planetary Soldiers this group of law enforcement agents was created when the populace of Seltos overthrew the pro-Imperial government some years after the Battle of Endor. The new government, strongly aligned with the New Republic, established the SPS to help control former Imperial leaders and other dissidents. (TSK) Seltrayne, Melenna this young woman grew up an a street urchin on Ord Mantell, and was recruited into the Alliance when she failed in an attempt to pick Koris Haslam's wallet. She became a loyal member of his unit, answering only to Haslam before accepting the orders of the Alliance commanders. She was a pretty, slightly-built woman with blue eyes and blonde hair, and she often used her beauty to draw her targets off their guard. (SWJ10) Selty one of the Black Sun criminals working with Grobber during the reign of Zekka Thyne over Black Sun's Corellian interests. (TFE) Selu this YT-1300 transport was owned and operated by Twin Suns Transport Service. It was piloted by Aeron Azzameen during the Galactic Civil War, until it came uder fire from Viraxo pirates. Aeron's brother Ace was forced to destroy th Selu to prevent it from falling into the hands of the Viraxo. (XWA) Seluss this serpent was found in the tunnels and caves of the planet Sullust. Its sudden appearance was considered a good omen to Sullustan miners, since it indicated that the area was relatively safe to enter and exist in. (GCG) Seluss this Sullustan pilot worked with the smuggler Jarril, and was Jarril's primary business partner. Seluss once managed to steal the plans to the Millennium Falcon, but he was discovered by Han Solo and forced to return them. He disappeared during the bombing of the Senate Assembly Chamber, and was nowhere to be found when Jarril returned from discussing the Smuggler's Run with Han Solo. Thus, he wasn't aboard the Spicy Lady when it was hijacked by Dolph's agents. Jarril was killed, but Seluss returned to the Run continue Jarril's inquiry into the strange happenings within the Run. He faked his hatred toward Solo to cover his tracks and arrange a meeting with Solo in the Run. He was able to tell Han about the old Imperial equipment being transported through the Run, helping Solo break the mystery of the Run and undermine the efforts of Nandreeson. (TNR) Seluss this name was common among Sullustan males, and referred to a serpent that was found in Sullustan caves. The appearance of this serpent was considered a good omen among Sullustan miners. (GCG) Selvaris this planet, orbited by a single moon, was captured by the Yuuzhan Vong during their invasion of the galaxy. A hot world, Selvaris orbited Centis Major and Renaant, the twin suns of the Tantara system, which continually bathed the planet in oppressive heat and humidity. The aquamarine oceans of Selvaris teemed with life, providing shellfish and fish for food. Its forests and jungles were also bountiful, providing many forms of fruits and vegetables. After the Battle of Coruscant, Selvaris was converted into a prison world, with a number of camps scattered across its landmasses. It was here that the prisoners captured during the Galactic Alliance's Operation Trinity at Bilbringi were taken for incarceration, until they could be sacrificed in a massive ceremony meant to solidify the Yuuzhan Vong's supremacy in the galaxy. It was from Selvaris that Han Solo and his wife, Leia Organa Solo, rescued the Jenet soldier Thorsh, who carried an important collection of mathematics codes in his head. (UF) Selven this woman was wanted by the Sith for a series of crimes, during the years leading up to the Great Sith War. She was killed in her apartment in the Lower City of Taris by a bounty hunter, who had been hired by Zax the Hutt. (KOTOR) Semag System Grand Admiral Thrawn tried to capture Admiral Zaarin in this system, in which the Empire developed its first, working cloaking device. (TIE) Sembla this water-covered planet was the homeworld of the Vurk race. Much of the surface of Sembla was in a constant state of change, as active volcanoes regularly deposited new lava formations to alter the livable landmass. (SWDB) Semmac a Bakuran Naval Captain, he served under Hortel Ossilege in the siege of Centerpoint Station. (SC) Semqi Pefis Vocis Kenit was assigned to this Victory-class Star Destroyer shortly after his graduation from the Imperial Academy on Lianna and his promotion to Junior Lieutenant. (FOP) Semtin this surname was common among human settlements found throughout in the galaxy. (GCG) Semtin, Marl this Imperial Captain was distinguished by the metallic cyborg implants which covered his eyes and ears. A man who was frustrated by the Imperial bureaucracy's slow pace, he often worked with the criminal underground to obtain what he needed. Semtin lost his eyes after a deal with the criminal underground went sour. The staunch Imperial was forced to accept Trandoshan eyes are replacements when a raid on BioTech Industries' base on Ambria - at his direction - failed to produce a human pair. He was in command of the Victory-class Star Destroyer Harrow shortly after the Battle of Endor, and was one of the few Imperial officers who knew of the location of the Eidolon. He had researched the disappearance of the ship, and eventually discovered the truth. He threatened to blackmail Sate Pestage, and the vizier offered him a portion of the cache as payment for keeping the secret. Semtin maintained a small detachment of officers on Tatooine in hopes of securing the Eidolon Base cache for himself, and managed to capture Firith Olan before the Twi'lek could discover Eidolon Base himself. He brought the alien back to Ryloth, in an attempt to draw off Rogue Squadron's interest in Eidolon Base. He later brought out a group of elite special forces under the command of Sixtus Quin, in order to eliminate the Rogues. Once Semtin's treachery in using Olan to further his own plans for domination were discovered by Sixtus' men, they hunted Semtin down at Eidolon Base. Sixtus executed Semtin as soon as he was captured. (XWBT, HXW) Sen this was a common component used to create the names given to Cerean males. In general, male Cereans given an individual name, which is added to the names of their father and grandfather. Complete male names are arranged based on harmony and cadence, but the literal meanings are arranged to ensure proper descriptions. The name Sen indicated a judge or justiciar, or the quality of justice. (GCG) Sen an Imperial assault transport group dispatched to Venzeiia 2 Prime. (TIE) Sen Udo-Mal this Cerean was a noted Jedi Master and consular of the Old Republic. (SWRPG) Sena this was one of the most common female names among the Corellians. (GMR9) Senalak this thin, meter-long organic spike was developed by the Yuuzhan Vong as a defense mechanism. Senalaks were grown in much the same was as grass or reeds, thriving in sandy soil. The roots of the senalak were also covered with thorns, and ravenously dug themselves into the soil. The blue tip of a senalak shaft contained a strand of thorn-studded cord, which was ejected and whipped about whenever an enemy presence disturbed the shaft. The thorny cord would then catch in the clothing or skin of the enemy, trapping it as the cord retracted back into the shaft. (SBS, UF) Senali this was the name adopted by those Rutanians who colonized the moon of Senali and then won their independence in a bloody civil war. Although they were descended from Rutanian stock, they had a silvery coloration to their skin from tiny scales which had evolved over the generations. Senali also wore their hair shorter than the Rutanians. As a society, the Senali tried to do away with titles and the trappings of office, in an effort to ensure that every member of society wsa equal. Where their ancestors the Rutanians preferred to hunt and kill for sport, the Senali chose to hunt only to obtain food. Any food which was left over from a hunt was distributed to other families, so that no part of a kill was wasted. About twelve years before the Battle of Naboo, the Senali people became divided when Prince Leed of Rutan decided to remain on Senali. One faction argued that he should be allowed to do as he wished, since it was legally his decision. The other faction wanted him to return to Rutan, thereby ensuring the relative peace between the Rutanians and the Senalis. In the end, Leed was given the chance to remain on Senali, and the leaders of the two planets re-established the peace. This arrangement worked well for many years, until the Rutanians sold information on the Senali to the Yuuzhan Vong. The alien invaders utterly devastated Senali, wiping out the civilization and much of the planet's surface before turning their attack to eliminate the Rutanians as well. (SP, FH1) Senali this ocean-covered world was one of the moons orbiting the planet Rutan, and was once a colony world established by the Rutanians. Note that Jedi Apprentice: The Shattered Peace also describes Senali as a planet with four moons. The planet's four moons create intense tidal variation, creating swift currents in the oceans. In a violent and catastrophic civil war, Senali won its independence in a stunning upset. However, the war left both worlds devastated. The government of Rutan agreed to recognize Senali as a unique world, and both agreed to work together for peace. In an effort to continue the peace, it was agreed that the first-born child of each generation of the ruling houses on both worlds would travel to the other world once they reached the age of seven. They would remain on the other planet for nine years, learning about the other society. During this time, the children were allowed to receive visitors from, and occasionally visit, their homeworld, so that they never forgot their heritage. At the age of sixteen, the youths were allowed to return home in preparation for taking over as ruler of their homeworld. Another member of the royal family moved to the other world until the next generation was born. This arrangement worked well for many years, until the Rutanians sold information on the Senali to the Yuuzhan Vong. The alien invaders utterly devastated Senali, wiping out the civilization and much of the planet's surface before turning their attack to eliminate the Rutanians as well. (SP, FH1) Senate Action Subcommittee this was the name used to describe the small, speciallized groups of Old Republic politicians that were appointed to perform a specific task. These action subcommittees were funded by the Galactic Senate, and were assigned to any number of necessities. During the Clone Wars, several action subcommittees were created to address various aspects of the war. However, like much of the Senate's proceedings, the work of the action subcommittees was often bogged down in political wrangling, meaning that nothing ever got done in a timely fashion. This was never more evident than when Senator Onaconda Farr was forced to step down as the leader of the Corellian Trade Spine Defense subcommittee, after the planet Duro was captured by the Separatists. Many reporters believed that Chancellor Palpatine would dissolve all current action subcommittees, in favor of a more centrallized war office. (SWI75) Senate Arena this was another term used to describe the Grand Convocation Chamber of the Senate Rotunda, used because it was often the site of heated debates that bordered on becoming all-out brawls. (E3N) Senate Assembly Chamber this huge, multi-tiered auditorium was located near the Imperial Palace on Coruscant. It was crowned by a beautiful stained-glass ceiling. The New Republic used this building to convene the full Senate body on a regular basis. Much of the seating was left over from the days of Emperor Palpatine, and did not quite accommdate many alien species. It was in this building, during a full Senate meeting, that Dolph triggered the detonation devices that were hidden in many of the Senators' personal droids. The resulting combination of explosions destroyed a great deal of the Chamber, and killed a large number of Senators. The initial blasts did a fair amount of damage, but the stained glass of the ceiling was never meant to withstand such a blast. The support structure and most of the glass rained down on the beings convened there, inflicting many lacerations and cuts, many of which were fatal. (TNR) Senate Assembly Chamber this huge, oblate building dominated the center of Galactic City on Coruscant during the Old Republic. The structure measured two full kilometers in diameter. Within its walls, the Senate debated on every aspect of galactic politics. 1,024 repulsor-equipped platforms were arranged around the chamber walls, allowing a delegation to move into the center of the chamber and address the entire chamber. It was rumored that some of the platforms were given speedier repulsor engines, thereby allowing the delegates they carried to reach the Chancellor's podium faster than other platforms. Radiating out behind the bay of each repulsor platform was a long chamber which provided each Senator with an environment that suited their natural worlds. The Chancellor, the Vice Chariman, and their immediate staff presided over the Senate chamber in a centrally-located spire which was topped with an open array of seats and stood 30 meters tall. In order to ensure that everything was done according to procedure, Senate cam droids floated throughout the chamber, recording speeches and monitoring votes while providing real-time coverage of all debates. These droids also piped audio to a central computer, which could send translated audio streams to the other delegates. (IG1, IWE1, COD) Senate Budgetary Committee once part of the Imperial Senate, they were responsible for authorizing the dispensing of credits to various groups within the Old Republic and, later, the Empire. This committee was disbanded along with the entire Senate, by Emperor Palpatine. (ISB) Senate Bureau of Intelligence this was the primary investigative force assigned to the Old Republic's Galactic Senate. The SBI as under the command of Armand Isard during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. Isard was hand-picked by Chancellor Palpatine to reform the SBI, after the secession of many planets from the Republic and the growing terrorist attacks of the Separatists. (HNN5) Senate Cam Droid this was the generic term used to describe the small, repulsor-equipped droids which monitored the Senate proceedings of the Old Republic. Built to be unobtrusive, these droids had audio and video pickups which allowed them to provide real-time coverage of the Seante's proceedings. The coverage was also recorded for future reference. Audio was fed to a central conputer, which could then provide translated audio to the other Senators. A small number of these droids were assigned to individual Senators, while the majority were allowed to move about the chamber and record the debates. (SW1, IG1) Senate Committee on New World Discovery and Exploration this Old Republic Senate committee was charged with funding and furthering the exploration of the known galaxy, beyond all known borders. (PG3) Senate District this area of Imperial City on Coruscant was centered around the old Senate Rotunda, and contained much of the surrounding cityscape. Standing in stark contrast to its opulence, however, was the abandoned factory area known as The Works. (RP, LEV) Senate Emergency Response this body was formed by the Galactic Senate on Coruscant, in case of a catastrophic event that destroyed much of the galaxy's governmental structure. It was used only once in recorded history, in the wake of the First Battle of Coruscant, when Chancellor Palpatine assume the role of Emperor. The Senate Emergency Response team was forced to declare martial law on Coruscant after Palpatine claimed that the Jedi Order had tried to assassinate him, as part of a far-reaching plot to take control of the galaxy. Among their first actions was to surround the Jedi Temple and ensure that the so-called Jedi Rebellion didn't spread beyond its walls. (E3N) Senate Guard this was the order of stoic, blue-armored guards who protected the members of the Old Republic Senate. Their armor was distinctive, and was often considered to be one of the design cues used by the Imperial Royal Guards. Interestingly enough, the design for the Senate Guards' armor was based on the armor of the ancient Neo-Crusaders of Mandalore. Small groups of Senate Guards wer deployed across Coruscant to ensure the safety of the various members of the Galactic Senate. Their jurisdiction was not limited to Coruscant, however, as the Senate Guards often accompanied Senators to conferences and special sessions throughout the galaxy. Thus, the selection criteria for the Senate Guard was exceptionally stringent, in order to locate truly non-partisan guards who served the Repbulic itself. A select unit of the Senate Guard, charged with protecting Senator Palpatine after he was name the Supreme Chancellor of the Republic, was distinguished from the Senate Guard by their red armor. Known as the Red Guard, these guards eventually became the Imperial Royal Guards. During the height of the New Order, the Senate Guard was rendered irrelevant when Emperor Palpatine dissolved the Galactic Senate. (IG1, SWI80, SWDB) Senate Hall this was the original Senatorial building established on the planet Coruscant, to serve as the base of operations for the Galactic Senate. It was later replaced by the Senate Rotunda, also known as the Galactic Senate Chamber. (CCW) Senate Hall this was the name of the building which housed the New Republic Senate, during the earliest years of the New Republic. It was built upon the foundation of the old Galactic Senate Rotunda, which had suffered damaged during the Imperial occupation of Coruscant. The Senate Hall was used for many years until it suffered major damage in an attack by Dolph. In its place, and upon the Rotunda foundation which took very little damage, was built the Grand Convocation Chamber. (SOP, T) Senate Hill located in Imperial City, on Coruscant, Senate Hill was formed by a series of small, unimposing monuments to the justice and glory of Old Republic. When Palpatine rebuilt much of Imperial City, he left Senate Hill alone, preferring to dwarf its significance with the sheer size of the Imperial Palace. (XWN) Senate Hospital see Senate Medcenter (LEV) Senate Intelligence Oversight Committee this branch of the Galactic Senate was charged with ensuring that funds provided to the Grand Army of the Republic were put to proper use, during the height of the Clone Wars. The committee opposed any non-military usage of clone troopers, and had tried to block the use of clone commandos and probe droids on Coruscant itself. Chancellor Palpatine eventually overruled their decision, citing that Separatist spies might already be working on the planet. This decision allowed Mace Windu to assemble a team of investigators to search The Works for evidence of Darth Sidious' existence. (LEV) Senate Interspecies Advisory Committee this group, sponsored by the Galactic Senate several decades before the Clone Wars, was formed to monitor the growing racial tensions between members of various alien and human races. The panel consisted of governmental experts as well as Jedi Knights, in an effort to understand how different races interacted with each other, and how to avoid unnecessary conflict. (DFR) Senate Investigating Commission on Crime Syndication, Dissemination, and Proliferation in the Core and Mid-Rim Systems this committee was formed within the Galactic Senate, several decades before the Battle of Geonosis, to investigate the ways in which criminal organizations were formed, grew, and expanded throughout the Core Worlds and the Mid Rim. Many Senators from other regions of the galaxy demanded that the committee expand its scope, since much of the galaxy's crime was moving away from the Core to avoid the notice of the Republic and the Jedi Order. (SOJ) Senate Justice Council this body, formed from the ranks of the New Republic Senate, was charged with ensuring that the Republic acted legally in its endeavors. (JE) Senate Medcenter this hospital facility was located in the Senate District of Coruscant, during the last decades of the Old Republic, and was set aside to handle the varied needs of the Galactic Senate and its members. (LEV) Senate Office Building this annex of the Senate Rotunda provided offices and working spaces for the Senators of the Old Republic and their aides, allowing them to accomplish work items and communicate with their constituents in between sessions of the Senate. (VD3, E3N) Senate Planetary Intelligence Network known as SPIN, this is a secret organization created by the Alliance after the death of Emperor Palpatine to uncover pockets of Imperial resistance in the galaxy. It was based on Yavin 4, until Trioculus razed the moon in his effort to locate the Lost City of the Jedi. SPIN was relocated from Yavin 4 to a location on Mount Yoda, on Dagobah, before Mon Mothman disbanded it in favor of other important missions. (GDV, MMY, EGC) Senate Plaza this was the name used to describe the open-air walkway that surrounded the Senate Rotunda on the planet Coruscant, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (LEV) Senate Podium see Chancellor's Podium (E3N) Senate Relief Fund this huge relief fund was established by the Galactic Senate of the Old Republic, to fund the recovery efforts that were performed on members worlds which suffered natural disasters or were ravaged by war. (JQ8) Senate Rotunda this was the name of the squat, round building used to house the Galactic Senate, during the last millennium of the Old Republic. Large enough to hold 1,024 delegates, their entourages, and living quarters for Senators and their assistants, the Rotunda plunged deep into the cityscape of Coruscant. Each Senator had a repulsor-equipped dais that allowed them to approach the Supreme Chancellor from their own offices. The docking station for each dais could generate a privacy screen, which allowed the Senators to discuss matters with their advisors. Neighboring privacy screens could be overlapped if two or more Senators wanted to converse. The Chancellor, as befitting his position, presided over the Senate from a tall spire located in the exact center of the Rotunda. The building's architect boasted that the Rotunda was indestructible, and that any weapon that could destroy it would crack Coruscant in half. During the Clone Wars, Chancellor Palpatine disabled the privacy screens, ostensibly to allow for more open dialogue on the war. In reality, this allowed his security hovercams to move about among the Senators, recording conversations that might be considered rebellious. The Rotunda endured the early stages of the Gaalctic Civil War, but suffered damaged when the Empire retook the planet five years after the Battle of Endor. It suffered more damage when the New Republic reclaimed Coruscant, but its internal structure remained intact. The Grand Convocation Chamber of the New Republic was built upon its remains, providing a stable base. (SW1, IWE1, T, VD3) Senate Security Committee this subteam of the Galactic Senate was focused on the safety and security of those beings who were serving as Senators during the height of the Clone Wars. (SWI81) Senate Select Committee for Refugees known as SELCORE, this New Republic Senate-approved committee was formed to address the problem of the incredible number of refugees who were forced to flee their homeworlds in the face of the Yuuzhna Vong invasion. The committee held the Conclave on the Plight of the Refugees in order to gain the agreement of planets to house, feed, and protect the refugees. Their ultimate goal was to establish species-specific enclaves for the peoples of the Tingel Arm and the Corporate Sector, matching compatible species in order to help maximize space. While the committee ran itself well enough, stretching every credit and every resource to its utmost degreee to keep beings fed and housed, the continual advance of the Yuuzhan Vong kept the number of new refugees growing at an alarming rate. Unexpected help came in the form of humanitarian aide from the Hapes Consortium, which gave SELCORE much needed supplies and resources. What they lacked, however, were enough safeworlds on which to transplant the refugees. This situation was compounded by the fact that the Senators of the New Republic continued to argue about which planets to defend and which to abandon, and Senators from many well-defended worlds did not want their already strained resources to be diluted to accommodate refugees. After Viqi Shesh was exposed as a traitor and the Yuuzhan Vong captured Coruscant, SELCORE was more or less disbanded as the government splintered and fled into the Outer Rim. (HT, JE, NJOSB) Senate-class Transport this was one of the most luxurious transport ships developed during the last years of the Old Republic. (RP) Senator Cowardheart this was the term used by the Phindian Captain of the Pride of Honor, when he confronted the New Republic Senators who had commandeered the warship to escape the Battle of Coruscant. He publically denounced the Senators' use of military ships for personal survival, demanding to know how they had the audacity to save their own lives while thousands remained trapped on Coruscant during the Yuuzhan Vong reshaping of the planet. (DW) Senator Curdleguts this was the term used by the Phindian Captain of the Pride of Honor, when he confronted the New Republic Senators who had commandeered the warship to escape the Battle of Coruscant. He publically denounced the Senators' use of military ships for personal survival, demanding to know how they had the audacity to save their own lives while thousands remained trapped on Coruscant during the Yuuzhan Vong reshaping of the planet. (DW) Senator Decamp this was the term used by the Phindian Captain of the Pride of Honor, when he confronted the New Republic Senators who had commandeered the warship to escape the Battle of Coruscant. He publically denounced the Senators' use of military ships for personal survival, demanding to know how they had the audacity to save their own lives while thousands remained trapped on Coruscant during the Yuuzhan Vong reshaping of the planet. (DW) Senator Flyaway this was the term used by the Phindian Captain of the Pride of Honor, when he confronted the New Republic Senators who had commandeered the warship to escape the Battle of Coruscant. He publically denounced the Senators' use of military ships for personal survival, demanding to know how they had the audacity to save their own lives while thousands remained trapped on Coruscant during the Yuuzhan Vong reshaping of the planet. (DW) Senator Scramblefree this was the term used by the Phindian Captain of the Pride of Honor, when he confronted the New Republic Senators who had commandeered the warship to escape the Battle of Coruscant. He publically denounced the Senators' use of military ships for personal survival, demanding to know how they had the audacity to save their own lives while thousands remained trapped on Coruscant during the Yuuzhan Vong reshaping of the planet. (DW) Senator Sneakaway this was the term used by the Phindian Captain of the Pride of Honor, when he confronted the New Republic Senators who had commandeered the warship to escape the Battle of Coruscant. He publically denounced the Senators' use of military ships for personal survival, demanding to know how they had the audacity to save their own lives while thousands remained trapped on Coruscant during the Yuuzhan Vong reshaping of the planet. (DW) Senatorial Accounts Presidium based on Coruscant, this governmental body oversaw the various ways in which the Senators of the Galactic Senate spent credits, from funding campaigns and comittees to travel and other expenses. (IWE2) Senatorial Apartments this building was second only to 500 Republica in terms of luxury accommodations for the beings that made up the Galactic Senate, during the last decades of the Old Republic. The key difference between the two buildings was that the Senatorial Apartments was privately owned and operated. (E3N) Senatorial Communications Center this was the central communications hub, based on the planet Coruscant during the last years of the Old Republic, that linked the Galactic Senate to the far-flung member worlds of the Republic. The SCC was staffed around the clock, in case important information arrived. (JT) Senatorial Debauchery Improv Troupe this was one of the most popular groups of improvisational comedians and actors, active during the height of the New Order. (WOTC) Senatorial Guard this was another name for the Alderaanian Guard, which was dispatched by Bail Organa to protect diplomats from Alderaan during the height of the New Order. They evolved from the ranks of the Alderaan Guard. (JKG, BW) Senatorial News Agency based in Galactic City, on the planet Coruscant, this news agency provided complete coverage of the preceedings in the Galactic Senate during the last decades of the Old Republic. (IWE2) Sencil Corporation a droid manufactured based on Churba, it was nationalized by the Empire in an effort to control Mid-Rim droid markets. (SWJ6) Sencker, Lindu an Imperial scientist, Dr. Sencker was approached by Geothray Camber. Camber prodived Sencker with the scandocs and specifications to the hyperspace orbiting scanner, which he hoped Sencker's team could build. Sencker's team was able to successfully implement the complex technology put forth by Camber. (ISB) Sendarl Electronics this Esselian manufacturer was an industrial giant in Darpa Sector during the New Order. When the fringe rebel group known as the Faceless began attacking Imperial outposts and claiming that the Empire was decidedly pro-Human, Sendarl's mainly alien workforce went on strike. The company's plants were virtually shut down, and operated only with droid labor until Kanno Sebak negotiated an end to the strike. (SWJ9) Sender of Battle see Dra'jhok (GMR1) Sendir this Twi'lek served as Tirgee Benyalle's bodyguard, during the early years of the New Republic. Despite his allegiance to Benyalle, Sendir took a large bribe to allow Imperial Admiral Kermen's forces to infiltrate her organization in preparation for Kermen's hostile takeover of Kaal. When Kermen gave the word, Sendir stabbed Benyalle in the back with a knife. He was quickly detained by agents of the New Republic and held for imprisonment. (SWJ7) Sendo this Imperial General in the Intelligence Bureau's Destabilization Branch was a do-nothing officer on Prince Xizor's payroll. Sendo reported pertinent information to Black Sun for a regular fee. (SE) Sener this Imperial Security Bureau agent recommended that Tamaron Rill's daughter would be the perfect bounty hunter to locate Tamaron himself, who was wanted in connection with "rebellious activities." (GG10) Seneria, Jullisa this girl was the daughter of Yasil Seneria. While playing, she inadvertently slipped off a ledge, but managed to grab a piece of wood and hold on. Her screams were overheard by her father and a roving lepusa. Before her father could reach her, the lepusa fashioned a rope from a length of vine and dangled it down to her. After she grabbed hold, the lepusa pulled her up and out of harm's way. Then, the creature disappeared. (COG) Senerio, Yasil this man was a farm manager on the planet Freliq during the Galactic Civil War. He was one of the strongest supporters of the idea that the lepusa were intelligent, especially after he witnessed a lepusa's problem-solving and tool-using skills when it rescued his daughter from a ledge. (COG) Senesca, Zev Zev grew up on Kestic Station, near Bestne. He and his parents were sympathetic to the Alliance, and worked to supply the Alliance with arms. When the Empire discovered their gun-running scheme, the Star Destroyer Merciless was sent to destroy the station. Zev was able to escape the destruction, and joined the Alliance soon after. He singlehandedly held off three TIE fighters during the Alliance's evacuation of the Alis Point base. He later served at the Alliance outpost on Hoth, and was the snowspeeder pilot who found Han Solo and Luke Skywalker after they had been stuck outside all night. Unfortunately, Zev was killed in the battle. Zev was portrayed by Christopher Malcom in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. (ESB, SWSB, MTS) Se'neth this was the Tarasin word for any dream that was intepreted by a Mother to be a true vision of the future. The occurrence of a se'neth was a rare event, and signaled great events. During the Clone Wars, Mother Dariana experienced a se'neth in which she saw the tide of the war sweeping over Cularin, then the oppression of the Empire. Her vision also showed her a way that the Tarasin could survive, but only if they worked together. (LFCW) Senex Sector an area of the galaxy found in the Outer Rim Territories, it had been ruled by a number of familial houses since it was first settled. It was located near the Juvex Sector and the Ninth Quadrant, and was connected to the rest of the galaxy by the Rimma Trade Route. During the Old Republic, Senex Sector was an independent entity that maintained its autonomous stance with the agreement of the Republic. The open acceptance of slavery by the many Houses that controlled the Senex Sector, especially Houses Vandron and Elegin, was what prevented the Republic from accepting Senex Sector as a full member of the Republic. (COJ, COD) Senex System site of an Imperial Training Center during the Galactic Civil War. Alliance pilot Dev, during one of his training missions, ended up in the system and destroyed the fleet stationed there. (XW) Senin Vant this Utai served as an Air Commodore in the Utapau Skyforce during the height of the Clone Wars. (X3) Senko Systems manufacturers of starship weapons components, including the Tru-Lok 5000 laser cannon. (HTSB) Senn this Imperial Admiral patrolled Airam Sector during the Galactic Civil War. He was in command of the Super-class Star Destroyer Vengeance. (XVT) Senna this was the first planet in the Kessel System, and was a smoldering, boiling rock. Note that the Wizards of the Coast Planet Hoppers feature names this planet Salvo. (JASB, PH) Sennari this deadly poison was often used to coat the end of darts and arrows. Jodo Kast was one of the most well-known individuals to use it, although it was discovered that Jango Fett used Sennari to kill Zam Wesell decades earlier. (TM, NEGW) Sennatt this planet was located near Kothlis. (FTD) Sennes Mountains this mountain range was located on the planet Rhinnal, just north of the city of Rhire and bounded by the Zirfan Glacier. (CCW) Sennex Pirates this group of space pirates, active during the last decades of the Old Republic, was known to have trafficked slaves of many different races. It was believed that the Sennex Pirates purchased Aurra Sing from the Dark Woman, after the young humanoid failed to adapt to Jedi training. (ASNG) Senni this given name was commonly given to female human children throughout the galaxy. (GCG) Senni Vek this Twi'lek worked as a messenger for the Genoharadan Assassin Guild, during the era of the Great Sith War. (KOTOR) Senoti found on the Forest Moon of Endor, but native to the planet New Canistel, the senoti tree was held in near-sacred regard by the healers of the Ewok race. It was believed that the senoti was brought to Endor by a pair of Canistel AgriStar X-19 freighters which crashed into the moon. This theory was accepted by many, despite the fact that the few senoti trees that managed to take root on the Forest Moon did so in widely scattered locations. It required an alkaline soil in which to grow, and its watery sap had a number of medicinal values, including reduction of fevers and relief from pain. (GMR9) SensAll this active sensor array, manufactured by Siep-Irol, was used in the Explorer submergible. (CFG) Sense the second of the three Jedi Force skills, the ability to Sense is how a Jedi recognizes the Force in the universe around him. This flow of the Force tells the Jedi information about their surroundings. (SWSB, IJ) SenseLights this form of lighting was known for its hypnotic, mood-altering patterns and colors. The technology was developed by Lytos Urtell, who created them expressly for the Glow Dome on Adarlon. (WSV) Senshi this Ferroan was one of the leaders of the group which was coerced by Sekot to oppose the Magister, Jabitha, in an effort to test the true reasons Luke Skywalker and his Jedi Knights traveled to Zonama Sekot during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Senshi and his followers kidnapped Jabitha and Danni Quee and brought them to a rogue boras grove, drawing the Jedi to the grove for their final test. When Jacen questioned his motivations, Senshi revealed that he had lost most of his family in the many Crossings Zonama Sekot had done to avoid the rest of the galaxy. He refused to allow Jabitha to agree to helping the Jedi, an action which he believed would strip him once again of his friends and family. He was regarded as an individual who cared more for Zonama itself than Sekot, and had no desire to deal with outsiders. After Sekot had successfully tested the Jedi Knights to ensure that their mission was, indeed, a peaceful resolution to the conflict with the Yuuzhan Vong, the planetary sentience agreed to return to the galaxy and help the Jedi. Senshi was released from Sekot's control and accepted Sekot's decision, and eventually decided that the Jedi were worthy of his assistance. (FH3) Sensis, Maxina this eager, young xenoarchaeologist was attached to the New Republic's Daxis Outpost, where she was the Chief of Research. Before this posting, she had planned to work as a researcher for a Corporate Sector employer. However, when she saw the promotional holovid for the New Republic Scout Service, she was hooked. She was also a close friend and respected colleague of Korren Starchaser. So, when Starchaser and his scout team discovered The Gulch in the Serianan Asteroid Belt, he brought her in immediately to investigate. A native of the Parkis System, Maxina also had a vast knowledge of the history of galactic exploration. She hoped that further scout teams would venture to the Serianan asteroids, but had to wait until the New Republic supplied them. (SWJ8) Sensislug this small, insectile creature was actually a piece of Yuuzhan Vong technology, developed to serve as a remote listening device. When alerted to the presence of an intruder, the sensislug would exude a chemical as part of its normal respiration. This chemical caused most humanoid species to a deep sleep, rendering them unconscious for a short period of time. Upon awakening, humanoids experienced severe headaches, nausea, and irritation of the nasal membranes. (SBS, UF) Sensor any of the various shipboard systems used to detect the presence of other ships or stellar bodies in the vicinity. There are many different kinds of sensors, including full-spectrum transceivers, electrophoto receptors, and hyperwave signal interceptors. (SCRE, SWSB) Sensor Blind unlike traditional countermeasures which try to conceal an object or interfere with sensor operation, sensor blinds attempt to disguise an object by emitting energy patterns to make it appear natural. (HAS) Sensor Decoy a remote probe-like device which is ejected from its parent ship and emits the same broadcast signals as the parent ship. The parent ship can then run silent, and any pursuit shis would pick up the sensor decoy and follow it. Sensor decoys are virtually impossible to determine. (SWSB) Sensor Pallet a starship's complete scanning system, the sensor pallet consists of all the sensory systems employed by a starship. (SS) Sensor Shroud this array of sensor jamming devices was developed as a form of cloaking system during the New Republic. It masked a ship's emissions while providing information about the ship's immediate location. (EVC) Sensor Star this five-armed, aquatic mollusk was native to the planet F'tral. The five arms surrounded a central body section, which was studded with a number of sensory appendages. They live in groups of 20-30 individuals, using their collection of arms to herd small reptiles, fish, and insects. They seem to communicate via a series of subsonic tones which were inaudible to most humanoid races, but could be detected using specialized equipment. Scientists discovered that the "language" of the sensor stars included combinations of tones for concepts like "emergency," "storm," and "food." This allowed determined groups to actually use the sensor star as a primitive sensor system. (COG) Sensor Stealth another term for running a starship without generating any emissions, in order to escape detection. This requires the ship to run on main battery power, and is extremely power-consuming. If the main generators are not put back online soon, the ship will be adrift without life support. (SWSB) Sensor Suite another term for a sensor pallet, it denotes a starship's complete scanning system. (HSE) Sensor Switch a casino coin game. (HSE) Sensorscope this full-spectrum transceiver was used in many droids, primarily the R2 series. It includes electro-photoreceptors, dedicated energy receptors, and heat and motion sensors. The sensorscope interfaces directly with the Intellex IV internal computer, which processes the data received. (CCG4) Sensory Plug-in a device which allows a droid to interface with computers, sensors, and other data systems. (SME) Sensua this was a leather-like material used to create supple bindings and belts for exotic dancing outfits. (VD) Sensyno Station this famed unirail station was one of the many stops on the Vohai Unirail, on the planet Vohai. (SWJ15) Senta this was the capital city of the planet Belasco. (TDR) Sentarr Laboratories this small research facility was owned by Sentarr, Incorporated. They barely turned a profit on paper, and were continually subsidized by their parent company. In reality, Sentarr produced no real breakthroughs. It was merely a front for Sentarr's smuggling operations, which specialized the in the acquisition and sale of rare animal species on the black market. (SPG) Senth this is the nineteenth symbol in the Aurebesh script, and represents the Basic letter "s". (SWM) Sentient Property Crime Bureau this was a special division of the Phindar police force that was focused on the illegal seizure and resale of "personality-bearing artifacts", or droids. (YDR) Sentient Tank another name for a tank droid. (DE1) Sentinel this was one of the Nebulon-B frigates which were used by the Imperial Navy, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (XW) Sentinel this immense beast was found on the planet Alashan. Roughly humanoid in shape, the Sentinel stood well over two meters in height, and had crustacean-like armor plating protecting its body. When it was attacked by agents of both the Alliance and the Empire, the Sentinel showed a remarkable resilience to energy weapons and physical damage, surviving even when it was caught beneath several tons of rubble in an explosion. The Sentinel could also be summoned instantly to another part of the city, and had the ability to alter its size to fit its environment. Luke Skywalker later discovered that the Sentinel creature was a beast of pure energy, created by the ancient inhabitants of Alashan to protect their underground city. When the controls panels which maintained the underground city were destroyed, the Sentinel creature lost much of its power, as its connection to the planet's own energy was broken. Luke then dispatched the Sentinel with a stab of his lightsaber. (MCI6, MCI7) Sentinel this Victory-class Star Destroyer was part of the Imperial fleet which patrolled the Wroona System during the early stages of the Galactic Civil War. (PSG) Sentinel huge beings used to guard the Emperor's palace on Byss, the Sentinels first appeared when the Emperor had hunted down and captured Ashka Boda. In essence, a Sentinel was a former human which had been augmented and enhanced through Sith alchemies, and many were created from tissue stock of other powerful humans. The Sentinels materialized on the battlefield and escorted the fallen Jedi Master to Coruscant. Since then, wild speculation has surrounded the unknown origins of the Sentinels. They are, in fact, clones which have been mutated by the Emperor's Dark Side Adepts. Odd chemicals and the Dark Side of the Force twist the poor beings into slaves that obey the Adepts until they are destroyed. (DE1, DESB, DSSB) Sentinel this was one of the many Interdictor-class cruisers that made up Grand Admiral Thrawn's fleet of warships, during the early years of the New Republic. It served as one of the many Interdictors used by Thrawn to draw Republic forces out of space just outside the Bilbringi System, during the events that led up to the Battle of Bilbringi. (TLC) Sentinel one of three Bakura-class destroyers deployed by Hortel Ossilege, in an effort to assist the New Republic in breaking the blockade of the Corellian System. It was one of four ships, along with the Intruder, Watchkeeper, and Defender, that were built specifically for the defense of the Bakura System, in the wake of the Battle of Bakura. After the decisive battle against the Sacorrian Triad, only the Sentinel and the Defender survived to return to their postings as part of Bakura's defense. During the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, the Bakuran people were again invaded by the Ssi-Ruuk, although this time it was disguised as a peace offering from the P'w'eck. The Sentinel was refitted to accommodate the droid fighters of the P'w'eck, as part of a joint effort to "protect" the Bakuran System. (AS, CTD, FH2) Sentinel 100 this device allowed stock brokers and individual investors to monitor galactic stock markets, provided they were within the device's range to access and download information. (GFT) Sentinel Beetle this small insect was engineered by the Yuuzhan Vong. They were bred in huge numbers, and were created to beat their wings furiously when an intruder was encountered. The wing-song created sounded like an alarm, and alerted the Yuuzhan Vong to the intruder's presence. (DTO) Sentinel IV this heavy blaster pistol was produced by the Caelli-Merced Syndicate. (BSS) Sentinel Squadron this stormtrooper squadron was part of the forces dispatched to Tatooine to protect Prefect Talmont, shortly after the Battel of Yavin. (MEAS) Sentinel-class Landing Craft this Sienar Fleet Systems' design was derived from the Lambda-class shuttle, retaining the Lambda's triple-wing design. As with the Lambda, the Sentinel's two lower wings folded during landing. The Sentinel differed from the Lambda in terms of cargo space and weapons. There were eight retractable laser cannons mounted on the hull, two concussion missile launchers, a retractable ion cannon, and a pair of retractable repeating blaster cannons mounted beneath the cockpit. This weapons system of retractable mounts meant the Sentinel-class was sleek and aerodynamic when swift transport is needed, but it could handle its own in a fight. The Sentinel also had enhanced armor plating for defense. The 20-meter-long central section of the Sentinel was widened and elongated to allow for the transport of up to 54 soldiers and six speeder bikes. If all seats were removed, the ship could accommodate up to thirty-six speeder bikes, twelve combat assault vehicles, or 180 metric tons of cargo. The Sentinel-class shuttle was equipped with a Class 1 hyperdrive for speed, and it could attain speeds of 1,000 kilometers per hour in atmosphere with its HD7 engine array. The Sentinel-class was introduced after the Battle of Yavin, but never became widely used in the Imperial fleet. Following the Battle of Endor, SFS allowed Cygnus SpaceWorks to build their own version of the Sentinel, and the craft became available to private, pro-Imperial concerns. In this way, it also found its way into New Republic fleets via front companies. (EG V, SWSE, CCG9, MTSE, NEGV) Sentinel-class Military Cruiser this class of warships was developed during the early years of the New Order, as a larger ship capable of leading raids on enemy positions without taking a pounding. (WOA34) Sentry Gun this was the term used to describe a class of small, automated turrets that were armed with blaster or laser cannons, and which could be programmed to fire on nearby targets. The original sentry guns were developed for use by the Empire, primarily for defending prisons, garrisons, and other important facilities. (NEGW) Senvi, Nico this man was one of Tatooine's more skilled swoop racers, during the era of the Great Sith War. Motta the Hutt wanted to hire Nico as a professional racer, but was only willing to pay him a small salary. A wandering Jedi Knight was able to negotiate on Nico's behalf, and managed to secure a higher salary. (KOTOR) Senwannus'gourkahipaff known as Sen for short, he is the senior Elder in the Oswaft society when Lando Calrissian first meets Lehesu. He is just over 1,000 meters in width, making him the largest Oswaft in the ThonBoka. During the Imperial blockade of the ThonBoka, he plays sabacc with Lando as Lando outlines a plan to break the blockade. Being somewhat more forward-thinking than his counterparts, Sen agrees with Lando's plan to fight back without violence, and it helps break the blockade in the end. Sen then asked Lehesu to become one of the rulers of the Oswaft society, fearing that his conservative nature almost cost them their lives. The apostrophe in his name represents twelve other syllables in his name, which he is too modest to use. (LCS) Seoul Tapper Quelev's alias when he and Talon Kaarde tried to infiltrate the Morodin safari business of Gamgalon while on Tropis-on-Varont. (EGC) Seoul 5 this ancient world was once the homeworld of the Seoulian race. It was believed that much of the planet had been destroyed by a biochemical weapon during a war many millennia before the Galactic Civil War. However, the Empire discovered the planet and established a base there, during the years leading up to the Battle of Endor. The base was eventually discovered by Han Solo, who obtained the coordinates of Seoul 5 while gambling with a former Imperial scout. (MC84) Seoulian this form of large hieroglyphs was used by the Seoulians, the ancient inhabitants of the planet Seoul 5. (MC84) Seoulian this ancient race of beings lived on the planet Seoul 5, many millennia before the Galactic Civil War. They were believed to have used highly-specialized crystals to harness their mental energies, which were channeled to an underground location and used to power every device on the planet. The Empire employed Doctor Xathan and Fem Nu-Ar to locate Seoul 5, hoping to acquire this mental technology for its own uses. However, the key crystal had been taken years earlier, during the initial scouting survey, by an Imperial officer who had since retired. He lost the crystal to Han Solo while gambling, and Solo traveled to Seoul 5 to see what it could do. He replaced the crystal, setting off a chain reaction which unleashed thousands of years of stored energy that ripped the control center to pieces. (MC84) Sep this was the Snivvian word for "yes." (HNN5) Sep Elopor this ringed gas giant was the seventh and outermost planet in the Calamari System. More than thirty moons were known to orbit the planet. (UF) S-EP1 this humorous-looking droid was one of the New Republic's most effective anti-terrorist weapons. Known as a "Sleepy" unit, these humanoid automatons were manufactured by Ulban Arms to serve as a personal security droid. The S-EP1 combined the best facets of the Warden 10-24 and the Hound-W2 SPD, and was equipped with an Arjan IV logic computer and a database filled with battle tactics, criminal profiles, and emergency and medical routines. The S-EP1 wasn't armed with blaster weapons, but instead had a stun-gas canister installed in its torso to incapacite a target and was sold with a stun staff. Their eccentric appearance belied the S-EP1's ability to use deadly force, if necessary, to stop a criminal. (EGD.) S-EP1 this was Leia Organa-Solo's personal security droid. She nicknamed it Sleepy. (SOL) Sepan 8 the planet, located in the Sepan System, on which Ripoblus and Dimok politicians met to discuss a joint offensive against the Empire. (TIE) Sepan Civil War a protracted internal battle between the Dimoks and the Ripoblus, the Sepan Civil War first broke out some five years before the Clone Wars. Despite the efforts of the Jedi Knights Empatajayos Brand, Bultar Swan, and Chellemi Chuovvick, the two sides were unable to make any sort of lasting peace. The civil war dragged on for many years, throughout most of the era of the New Order. Following the Imperial victory at Hoth, the Empire began expanding its control over these sorts of warring systems. The Empire intervened in the civil war, with the Dimoks opposing them while the Ripoblus tended to wlecome their presence. However, growing Imperial domination forced both sides to drop their gripes with the other and band together against the Empire. Both sides were defeated, and the civil war was ended. (TIE, HNN4) Sepan System the planetary system which is home to the Dimoks and Ripoblus. (TIE) Separatist Union this was one of the most active subgroups of the Confederacy of Independent Systems, during the height of the Clone Wars. The Separatist Union was a mobile operation, allowing it to avoid detection while it gathered information from the battlefronts of the Clone Wars. Much of this information was disseminated via the CIS Shadowfeed, and occasionally was sliced into the Old Republic's HoloNet. (SWI76) Separatists this was the term used to describe those beings who believed that the Old Republic no longer functioned for the good of the galaxy, and advocated the secession of worlds from the Republic, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. Led by Count Dooku, the Separatists were officially known as the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Together, Dooku and the Separatists drove a wedge into the already-crumbling Republic. Thousands of star systems allied themselves with Dooku and the Separatists, who promised completely free trade to any group, corporation, or government which agreed to support them. Funding was secretly provided by the Commerce Guild and the InterGalactic Banking Clan, and war materiel was provided by the Trade Federation. Although the Clone Wars seemed to go in favor of the Separatist forces for many months, the Grand Army of the Republic finally managed to begin scoring victories. Droid factories were destroyed, cutting off the seemingly endless supply of battle droids that had been protecting the Separatists. In order to protect the various leaders of the Council of Separatists, Dooku ordered his half-alien/half-droid commander General Grievous to secret the leaders away on remote planets like Utapau and Mustafar. The deaths of Count Dooku during the First Battle of Coruscant and General Grievous on Utapau left the Separatists without a true leader. When Chancellor Palpatine revealed himself to be Darth Sidious, he ordered his new apprentice - Anakin Skywalker - to travel to Mustafar and eliminate the Separatist leaders. Skywalker's vicious slaughter put an end to the Separatist threat, but only sealed the fate of the galaxy as Palpatine named himself Emperor. (HNN4, AOTCN, VD2, IS3) Sepen, Vega this Corellian woman, distinguished by her reddish hair and green eyes, served as the first officer aboard the No Luck Required during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. When she was fifteen, her parents had been killed in a reactor meltdown on the planet Eriadu, and Vega had stowed away on a smuggler's ship in order to escape the life of an orphan. She earned her passage after defeating the ship's first mate in a vibrodagger battle, and spend many years learning the ropes as a smuggler. She even worked for a brief time aboard the Free Lance for Urias Xhaxin, before the Yuuzhan Vong invasion began. After the Free Lance was nearly destroyed, Xhaxin turned his crew loose, and Vega decided that she had better do everything she could to save her galaxy. She volunteered for the military, but couldn't handle the attitude adjustment she was forced to make. Thus, she decided to join Search and Rescue, and ended up with Uldir's crew. As a member of the Search and Rescue Corp, she was known for her gruff demeanor, but was nevertheless loyal to her crewmates. (GMR10, EOV, SWI62) Sephi this humanoid race was native to the planet Thustra. Outwardly, the Sephi were similar in appearance to human stock, but had a thick spiral of hair-like material that grew from the crown of the skulls. This spiral was a source of personal pride for individual Sephi, who placed gemstones and other adornments into the spiral as it grew. The ears of a Sephi were large and close to the head, with tall points and drooping lobes. The chin was similar in many respects to the spiral on top of their heads, growing into a thick point as a Sephi aged. The Sephi were a long-lived species, with elder individuals living for more than 200 years. (J5) Seppie this slang term was used during the Clone Wars to indicate a person who was part of the Separatist movement. (SHPT) Sept this was the name used by the Selonians to describe individual units within a den. All offspring sired by the same fertile male were considered part of the sept. (AE) Septaas this immense human was a member of Marl Semtin's special forces stormtrooper battalion. Septaas accompanied Sixtus Quin to Ryloth, where they were involved in virtual combat with Rogue Squadron by Cazne'Olan. The Imperials defeated the Rogues, but the simulation resulted in a no-contest when Cazne'Olan wiped out all combatants in a firestorm. Upon returning to Tatooine, Septaas defected to the New Republic when Sixtus Quin exposed Semtin's treachery. (XWBT) Septapus a seven-tentacled seas creature native to Z'trop, the septapus is a herbivorous creature with five glowing eyes. They are timid in nature, contrary to the fact that Han Solo claims to have been attacked by one in the past. (MMY) Septevorres System this star system, located in the Outer Rim, had three stars at its center. (GG9) Septoid an insect native to the planet Eriadu. (CCG) Septsilk a wondrous fabric used to make expensive robes. (DH) Sepulchral Ruby this ancient artifact was first noted in the histories of the planet Utapau some 57,000 years before the Clone Wars, although its original meaning was lost over time. Modern Utapauns maintained iconic images of the Sepulchral Ruby, as an homage to their ancient ancestors. (X3) Seqours, Bon this tall, dashing man was a frequent patron of the Farrimmer Café. He was an imposing man, standing well over two meters in height and wearing a well-polished blaster at his hip. He was known to be a friend to members of the Alliance, remaining neutral himself but doing what he could help the cause. He once pulled off an incredible heist, stealing a wealth of valuable coins and relics from a crimelord by the name of Randar Dowellin. Unfortunately for Bon, the crimelord had laced many of the pieces with a chemical tracer, and sent out a team of bounty hunters to recover the relics and Bon's body - dead or alive. Luckily for Bon, he discovered that the chemical tracer could be neutralized by liberal use of Harmon Kizzlebrew, which he drank whenever he was out in public. (SWJ11) Sequal this was one of the largest moons that orbited the planet Kidron. Like its sister, Primor, Segual's make-up was loaded with valuable ores and minerals. The Orfites of Kidron kept this fact a well-guarded secret. (PG3) Sequencer Charge this portable mine can be placed on the ground or near doors. Acitvated by time-delay or promixity sensors, the sequencer charge has much more destructive capability that a thermal detonator or IM mine. (DF2) Sera this man was a scientist who worked for Karflo Corporation, and he was a contemporary of Trem DeSelvaine. They were also intense rivals, and both had been warned by Karflo executives to tone down their struggles to outdo each other. While DeSelvaine was discovering everything he could about the Polydroxol people, Sera developed a toxin which Administrator Renerdat approved for use in killing the Polydroxol on their homeworld of Sevetta. It was rumored that Polly, the Polydroxol individual DeSelvaine studied, killed Sera and everyone aboard their research station during its attempt to escape. (SWJ12) Sera this given name was commonly given to female human children throughout the galaxy. (GCG) Sera this was one of the most common female names among the Corellians. (GMR9) Seraph this was the name of a series of landspeeders produced by SoroSuub Corporation during the last decades of the Old Republic. Measuring 4.5 meters in length, the Seraph could accommodate a pilot and a single passenger, with up to ten kilograms of cargo. It was best known for its speed and solid handling, factors that made it an excellent choice for the Naboo Flash speeder. (SON, NEGV) Seraphan Industries this corporation active during the height of the New Order, until Illyan Webble was lost on Kalkovak. (UYV) Serat a temperate planet, Serat was the homeworld of the Seratians. (COG) Seratian this alien race was native to the planet Serat. (COG) Serbo-bracket this component of a repulsorlift engine is used to aqdjust the suspension properties of a landspeeder. (CFG) Serdo this Twi'lek was the original owner of the Firerider. He was regarded as a respectable and reputable businessbeing, providing transport services to local and Imperial officials, which helped cover his more clandestine role as spice smuggler. After making his fortune, Serdo retired, and sold the Firerider to Fizzi's Slightly Used Ships on Trevi IV. (SS) Sere Lure this Sluissi engineer was a member of Hydrospeare Corporation's Design Team Beta during the early years of the Galactic Civil War. As chief systems engineer, she had contacts on Sluis Van which allowed her to actually use certain facilities on the planet for Imperial research projects. She was nearly captured by Alliance operatives at the Hydrospeare laboratories on Golh, but barely escaped with her life. (AIR) Seregar this jungle planet was located in the Outer Rim. During the last decades of the Old Republic, several corporations established mining operations on the planet. (ND) Serendina Wriggler this small creature is a favorite fingerfood of many Hutts. (THG) Serenity then-Admiral Thrawn tried to trap Admiral Zaarin near this planet by leaking false fleet movements involving it. (TIE) Serenno a planet. (HNN4) Sereno this Tof Prince was the leader of the invasion force sent to take control of the planet Saijo, some months after the Battle of Endor. It was Sereno who allied the Tofs with Lumiya, especially after she flattered him with long-winded reasons about why she abandoned the Nagai in her pursuit of the destruction of the Alliance of Free Planets. Prince Sereno was distinguished from most other Tofs by his coifured, white-powdered hair. Sereno was eventually captured and held for questioning. (MC107) Sergar, Voria this young girl was abandoned by her slave master on the planet Lok, during the height of the New Order. She was rescued by Isnal Roran and nursed back to health by the members of an Alliance cell on Lok. Thus, it seemed only natural for her to join the Alliance when she was healthy. She became a skilled slicer and computer technician, and she quickly gained ranks among her peers. Unfortunately, she was killed during a mission that took her back to Lok, when she was unable to dodge a missile launched at her vessel by an Imperial patrol craft. One entire quadrant of space within the Karthakk System was named Voria's Ember, in her honor. (SWGAL) Serhan this was the name of the northeastern desert found on the planet Escabar. (COG) Seri this Gallofree medium transport was used by the Alliance to transport bacta during the Galactic Civil War. (XWA) Serial Torpedo a form of missile used by the Alliance during the early stages of the Galactic Civil War. (MC16) Serianan Asteroid Belt this incredibly large belt of debris is located within the Serianan System of the Outer Rim Territories. It is situated between the first planet, Serias, and the outer three worlds, but constitutes more than half the star system's overall size. Scouts from the New Republic, led by Korren Starchaser, discovered that the asteroids were most likely the result of several planetary collisions, rather than randomly collected space debris. Many of the asteroids are marked with huge glyphs and runes. Located within the belt is a huge asteroid that contains the formation known as the Gulch. (SWJ8) Serias this planet, the first in the Serianan System of the Outer Rim, is the only habitable planet in the system. In between Serias and the three outermost worlds is an enormous asteroid belt which takes up more than half the star system. Sensor readings provided by Korren Starchaser and his team of scouts indicate the the asteroid belt was formed as a result of several planetary collisions. Within the belt of asteroids was a huge planetoid that contained the Gulch. (SWJ8) Series 4 E-Wing introduced after the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Series 4 E-Wing utilized more stable blaster gas and a dedicated power generation system for the weapons to overcome the problems experienced with the original E-Wing fighters. These E-Wings could also use R2 astromech droids. (NEGV) Series 4 E-Wing this was the fourth-generation model of the E-Wing starfighter, developed for use by the New Republic Navy during the early stages of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. (SBS) Series 401 Hyperdrive Motivator a top-of-the-line starship component produced during the early years of the New Republic. (BTS) Series III this blaster pistol was manufactured by the Caelli-Merced Syndicate. It was only available for sale on Socorro, or through the black market. (BSS) Series IV Picket Ship this large starship was manufactured by Cindev during the last years of the Old Republic. (HXW) Serifa Altunen this Akranian woman was once a Jedi Master, serving the Jedi Order during the last decades of the Old Republic. However, when the Clone Wars broke out, Altunen abandoned the Order, claiming that the Jedi were supposed to be servants of the people, not the Galactic Senate nor the Grand Army of the Republic. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker were dispatched to Arkania to bring her back to Coruscant, some thirty months after the Battle of Geonosis. Altunen had returned to her homeworld in protest, and was recommending to the government of Arkania to declare itself a neutral party in the war. The two Jedi were unable to convince her to return, and Altunen remained on Arkania. (YDR) Serimerl this near-human woman was a mystery to everyone, even the Hutts who employed her. Jabba and his underlings gave her the name "Serimerl," a term which denoted her allegiance to the Hutts. Jabba placed her at the head of one of his dummy organizations, and Serimerl quickly proved to be a loyal worker. Upon Jabba's death, she was unable to take a large part of the Hutt's empire. However, she commanded a great deal of loyalty, and she decided to make life hard for the Alliance and the fledgling New Republic, in an effort to avenge Jabba's death at the hands of Leia Organa. She and her followers assassinated many high-ranking officials of the New Republic, creating an undercurrent of mistrust and discontent among many member worlds. (GG11) Serinas, Bal this gray-skinned woman was one of the Dark Jedi who rose to power during the early years of the New Republic. (SWRPG) Serinus, Bal this woman was a former Jedi Knight who became a devotee of the Dark Side of the Force when her fears overcame her patience. She was quick to draw her lightsaber in an effort to solve problems, and did so out of fear of being killed herself. She angered a Hutt crimelord by accidentally killing his accountant, and she became indignant that she killed the man out of ignorance. She set out to kill the Hutt and his bounty hunters for "inconveniencing" her. She was later captured before she could kill the Hutt, but escaped and wiped out the Hutt and his entire court, taking only one prisoner: her jailor. She tried to sell the alien to another Hutt, but was forced to outdo the actions of Set Harth to win the Hutt's attention. She fought the other Dark Side adept to a draw, and both were imprisoned by the Hutt. (DSSB) Sermeria this planet was beset by stone mites, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. The infestation was caught early, preventing any serious damage to the urban areas of the planet. (OWS, HNN5) Sermerian Bio-League this group, funded by the planetary government of Sermeria during the last decades opf the Old Republic, was repsonsible for addressing and eliminating an biological or chemical threat to the planet or its environment. (HNN4) Sermerian First House located in the capital city of Addolis, on the planet Sermeria, this building served as the seat of the planetary government. (HNN4) Sern Prime this planet, the capital world of the Sern Sector of the galaxy, was a member of the Old Republic during the height of the Clone Wars. (SWI75, SWDB) Sernpidal this planet, the third in the Julevian System, was the most populated planet in its Outer Rim sector. This made it the first major strike along the Yuuzhan Vong's Vector Prime. It had two moons: a huge moon, nearly one-fifth the size of Sernipdal itself; and Dobido, which only measured twenty kilometers in diameter. The Yuuzhan Vong placed a dovin basal in the center of Sernpidal City and used it to draw Dobido into an ever-closer orbit. Eventually, Dobido crashed into Sernpidal, destroying both worlds. The impact stripped away huge portions of Sernpidal's surface, completely burned away its atmosphere, and created a belt of large planetoids in its orbit. However, this did not diminish the usefulness of the planet to the Yuuzhan Vong. They brought in a swarm of snail-like creatures to refine the larger chunks into usable materials, and set about constructing a huge warship from the rubble. The Yuuzhan Vong referred to this construction as a shipwomb. This shipwomb was later destroyed by the forces of the New Republic, who had been acting on intelligence gathered by Kyp Durron. However, Durron knew that the Republic would not willingly destroy a life-bearing ship, so he lied to them and told them that the shipwomb was a kind of superweapon. Heis words brought back memories of the two Death Stars, and the Republic agreed to destroy it. Kyp's actions drove a spike into his relationship with Jaina Solo, who had begun to think of Kyp as something of a friend and mentor. (VP, DTR, EVR, NJOSB) Sernpidal City the capital of the planet Sernpidal, this city was the impact site of the moon Dobido, when the Yuuzhan Vong sought to destroy the planet. The mayor of the city, a wisened old man, discovered the location of a dovin basal placed in the city to draw Dobido into position to strike sernpidal. He was helped by Han and Anakin Solo. When he realized that there was nothing they could do to stop Dobido's impending strike, the mayor took a thermal detonator and destroyed the creature, giving his life to provide extra time to evacuate his people. (VP) Sernpidalian this was the name used to describe the human inhabitants of the planet Sernpidal. (NJOSB) Seron's Castle this was the name of the pirate base established by Gornt Seron on the planet Korbin. It was hidden in the cliffs of the mountains that ring the planet's equatorial region, near Pleasant City. (WBC) Serooin's Gear this equipment store, located on the planet Betha II in the planet's primary starport, was run by a Squib named Arrejis Mellaha. (SWJ8) Serore, Sonal this Imperially-suported artisan and poet was native to the planet Naboo. It was Serore who dubbed the Alliance's former base in the Naboo System as the Rebellion Remnants. (SWGAL) Serp a reptilian species native to the planet Serphidi, the Serps were a humanoid race. The males of the species were characterized by their red scales and their toothy maws, which were filled with row of needle-sharp teeth. A heavy ridge of bony scales ran along the crown of their skulls, protecting their eyes. Females were more subtly colored, with orange scales. Where the male face was flat, the female Serps had a pronounced snout, and lacked the eyebrow ridges of the males. Many centuries before the New Order, the Serps were a highly-evolved race, and had developed superior technologies. However, the advances of this technology led to a series of civil wars in which various tribes fought against each other for control of technology. Eventually, a peace accord was signed among the tribes, and leadership was given to a single King. Violence was relegated to jousting and other contests which proved an individual's combat skills, until King S'Shah took control and began using certain forbidden forms of technology to turn the jousting contests into death matches, shortly before the Battle of Yavin. (MC64) Serpent this was one of the Nebulon-B frigates which were used by the Imperial Navy, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (XW) Serpent Masters this was the name given to the warriors who served as the paramilitary forces of Tyrann, on the planet Ophideraan, during the height of the Galactic Civil War.Their name came from the fact that they rode flying serpents, which they controlled with ultrasonic signals generated from a medallion worn around their necks. (CSW, SWDB) Serpent Nine this was Barriss Offee's codename, used during her mission to Felucia at the height of the Clone Wars. (ROF) Serpent Rain this intense, dramatic play was written by Thalos Lorin, and chronicled the life of a woman who became one of the Empire's bloodiest bounty hunters. (GG10) Serpentine Crusher this was one of the names used by the New Republic to describe Tu-Scart, the Beater created by the Yuuzhan Vong to destroy structures that are in the path of the Yuuzhan Vong army. Note that the Balance Point claims that Tu-Scart is the Biter. (WOTC) Serpentine Walk this was the name given to the golden paving which surrounded the Azure Walk of Anaxes' Grand Piazza. It was named for the golden serpentine stone used to line its pathway. (CCW) Serpent's Kiss this was one of the many Yuuzhan Vong warships which was called to the planet Coruscant - remade into a new version of the planet Yuuzhan'tar - just before the alien invaders launched their all-out attack on the Galactic Alliance's stronghold on Mon Calamari. (UF) Serpent's Smile this old ship was one of the Victory-class Star Destroyers serving under the Warlord Zsinj, during the early years of the New Republic. When Han Solo and the Mon Remonda tried to capture Zsinj at Vahaba, he sent the Serpent's Smile and the Red Gauntlet to attack the Stellar Web. Solo responded by attached the Skyhook and Crynyd to the defense of the Stellar Web, and their firepower easily destroyed the aging ship. (SOC) Serper, Wyron this Alliance undercover agent was a sensor specialist, and once infiltrated the Imperial Star Destroyer Avenger in order to rendezvous with potential defectors. He served at Hoth's Echo Base as a sensor and communications expert, using his knowledge of Imperial starship sensor images to filter out possible Imperial starships from the Hoth asteroids. Unfortunately, Captain Serper and his team were killed during the Battle of Hoth, after Imperial forces managed to breach the main base. Serper ordered his team to evacuate, but a squad of snowtroopers trapped them in the command center, killing them all on sight. (CCG3, SWI74) Serphidi the fourth planet in the Belial System, it is the homeworld of the Serp race. (MC64) Serpine during the last decades of the Old Republic, the planet Serpine was known for its immense gambling palaces. (RP) Serprine this woman was a corporate pilot for Nebula Consumables. She was strikingly beautiful, and most men considered her even more attractive in her Nebual uniform. She held independent spacers and smugglers in low regard, and often went out of her way to attract them and then use them to her own ends. (PSG) Serrata this gas giant was a near-star located in the Elrood Sector. It was the eighth planet in the Derilyn System, and was orbited by five natural satellites. Its mass was growing even during the height of the Galactic Civil War, and would soon be dense enough to induce fusion. (PG3) Serres Sarrano this noted podracing event took place on Sullust, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (GMR10) Serrian Salt a strong spice. (RPG) Serridge manufacturers of large-scale shield generators for capital ships. (SCRE) Serrol Gathip this Duros was one of the leaders of the Duro Shipwrights Guild, during the years leading up to the Battle of Yavin. Gathip met with Thel Erelen on Duro Delta Twelve, in order to discuss the possible support the Guild could provide to the Alliance. He and his comrades were nearly captured by Sedret Fain and his goons, but a team of Alliance agents defeated the Imperials. Gathip, who had been neutral up until that point, agreed to throw the Guild's support to the Alliance. (RESB) Sertim, Darci this woman, along with her twin sister Marci and older sister Gayle, controlled an independent group of mercenaries during the height of the Galactic Civil War. They were hired by Vost Tyne as "civilian security consultants" at the hyperbaride plant on Marca. The twins are given the position of leadership when Gayle was killed, but were told her death was at the hands of the Alliance. Neither sister was aware of the true nature of Gayle's death, and remained loyal to Tyne and the Empire until a group of Alliance agents crash-landed on the planet and discovered computer records of Tyne's involvement with Gayle's death. Darci and Marci immediately decided to help the Alliance agents, and it was Darci who suggested the enlistment of the Sekct in overthrowing Tyne. However, she was later captured by Tyne and held as a hostage against the Alliance team. (POM) Sertim, Gayle this woman, along with her younger sisters Marci and Darci, ran a group of mercenaries which provided security services. They were hired by Arviz Linden to protect the hyperbaride plant on Marca, and Gayle became enamored of Linden. Their relationship was discovered by Vost Tyne, who had executed Linden in order to take control of the plant. In an effort to ensure loyalty, Tyne sent Gayle off-planet on business, but had her shuttle rigged with a remote-detonated Thermex charge. Tyne told Marci and Darci that their sister was killed by Alliance agents, effectively turning them against the Alliance. Computer records of Gayle's death were later discovered by Alliance agents, who turned the information over to Darci and Marci. (POM) Sertim, Marci this woman, along with her twin sister Darci and older sister Gayle, controlled an independent group of mercenaries during the height of the Galactic Civil War. They were hired by Vost Tyne as "civilian security consultants" at the hyperbaride plant on Marca. The twins are given the position of leadership when Gayle was killed, but were told her death was at the hands of the Alliance. Neither sister was aware of the true nature of Gayle's death, and remained loyal to Tyne and the Empire until a group of Alliance agents crash-landed on the planet and discovered computer records of Tyne's involvement with Gayle's death. Darci and Marci immediately decided to help the Alliance agents. However, their plans were quickly discovered by Tyne, who captured the sisters and imprisoned Marci. She was later freed by the Alliance agents, and set the plant's hyperbatteries to overload and destroy the plant. (POM) Servant a model of Ubrikkian repulsorlift/ion engine used in their Talon I combat cloud car. (EGV) Servenidain Securities, Limited this specialty manufacturer produced several encryption devices for the civilian marketplace. (GFT) Service Scout this was the term used to describe any galactic scout or explorer who worked directly for the New Republic Scout Service. Unlike corporate scouts or independent scouts, the service scout reported directly to, and was paid by, the New Republic. They receive training from the New Republic military, and those scouts which prefer to remain soldiers are often given the chance to become a Scout Soldier. (GG8) Service Special Energy Projector an extremely high-powered, hand-held blaster weapon. It is small enough to be easily concealed, but it has the power output of a starship laser cannon. It has been compared in power to one of a quad-laser batteries four cannons. (LCF) Servodriver this was a small power tool used to tighten or loosen bolts, screws, and fastners. (SW) Serv-O-Droid a defunct droid manufacturer, Serv-O-Droid built several models of droids to help with menial tasks, including the JV-Z1 series of domestic droids. They also manufactured the CZ series of communications droids. The corporation had several marketing slogans, such as "Serv-O-Droid -- modular automatons for a less-than-modular galaxy", "Serv-O-Droid -- A lot of droid. Not a lot of credits", and "Serv-O-Droid -- Shouldn't your droid be serving you?" They were one of the original non-voting contributing sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority, but went out of business shortly after signing the CSA charter. The name Serv-O-Droid remained active, however, being used by a minor manufacturing concern on Elshandruu Pica. (DESB, CCG, CSA, WOTC, PH) Servogrip the mechnical grips used as hands by many droids. (HSL) Servogrip a starship mechanic's tool, similar to a pair of pliers. They employ a servo-mechanism to produce greater gripping force. (HSE) Servo-lifter this was a type of bipedal labor droid which found widespread use during the Old Republic. (E1A4) Servomotor the small device which moves a droid's appendages. (SW, COTF) Seselin Medicinal Electronics this medical technology manufacturer was operative during the height of the New Order. (GFT) Sesfan this Mon Calamari served as Admiral Ackbar's representative to the New Republic's General Council during the early years of the New Republic. Sesfan had joined the Alliance just six months prior to the Battle of Endor, and served as Ackbar's sensor officer during the battle. Ackbar was impressed with his abilities, and retained his services after the establishment of the New Republic. He suffered from Mon Calamari Nerveshock, which he somehow contracted as an adult. The disease seemed to be in remission during much of his career, a fact that allowed him to continue as Ackbar's aide. It was Sesfan who questioned the fact that Luke Skywalker seemed to have established a credit line for Talon Karrde, after Karrde and the fledgling Smuggler's Alliance began providing information on the actions of Grand Admiral Thrawn to the Republic. (TLC, TTSB) Sesid this oceanic world, the primary planet in the Sesid System, is the homeworld of the Draedan race. (GG12) Sespe this star was the central body in the Sespe System. (SSR) Sessa this hot, volcanic planetoid was the innermost planet in the Kothlis System. Sessa was being torn asunder by the proximity of Koth-lar's intense gravity. (SPG) Sessehshellah known as the Sesseh', these aliens resemble giant river otters. They have limited technology, and were no match for the Empire, which took over their homeworld of Shaymore and irresponsibly mined off most of its fossil hydrocarbon fuels. The Sesseh' asked the Alliance to help them remove the Imperial yolk, which was accomplished quickly. (RPG) Sesseranda Ocean this body of water was located on the planet Kothlis. (SPG) Sessian Armaments this small weapons manufacturer produced a variety of personal-use weapons during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (GFT) Sess'Inu this was the only unconnected continent on the planet Mutanda. (PG1) Sesstian Hesser this being was implicated by the Galactic Wildlife Liberation Front in the illegal breeding of several endangered species, during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. (BH) Sesswe this city is located near Lianna, on the planet Lianna. (ML) Sesto this was one of four inhabited continents found on the planet Garnib. (PG1) Sestooine Aurin Leith posed as an innocent traveller, bound for Sestooine, as part of Lieutenant Haslam's plan to infiltrate the Imperial prison on Selnesh and rescue Gebnerret Vibrion. (TFE) Sestra 49 this Khommite, the 49th clone of Sestra, was distinguished in the history of the planet Khomm. (UANT) Sestria this planet was a banking world that rose to some prominence during the height of the New Order. Airen Cracken once encountered Yarr Gatonne on the planet. (WBC) Seswenna Hall this elaborate building, located in Eriadui City, the capital of the planet Eriadu, was known as an architectural marvel. It was essentially a huge dome which crowned one of the highest mounts in the city, and was tiled with a wondrous mosaic. (COD) Seswenna Sector Grand Moff Tarkin ruled here for awhile, and it was here that he developed the Tarkin Doctrine of "rule by fear." The Seswenna Sector included the planet Eriadu. (ISB) Seswenna Sector Bank this was the largest financial insitution of the Seswenna Sector of the galaxy, and was based on the planet Eriadu. (COD) Seswennan Nightcloak this Carrack-class cruiser was one of the ships which participated in the Battle of Fleyars IV. Her captain was fatally wounded during the subjugation of the planet, and Akal Zed was forced to assume command and led the Imperial forces to victory. (PG3) Seswenna-Sluis Conflict this was one of the many battles which occurred during the early stages of the Clone Wars. The Sluis Sector had sided with the Confederacy of Independent Systems, while Seswenna Sector remained loyal to the Old Republic. A peace delegation dispatched by the Republic to Praesitlyn to discuss a cease-fire, but it was destroyed before it could arrive. The Separatists claimed that the ship was destroyed by friendly fire, not by Separatist forces. (SWI69) Set this given name was common human males across the galaxy. (GCG) Setag, Illia this man served as the Chairman of Cybot Galactica, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. (HNN5) Setel Yast this was the name of a noted individual from the Nautolan race. (UANT) Seth this portly man served as the chief of security at Omman's primary starport, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (SWJ3) Seth this man, a native of the planet Hapes, was one of the pilots recruited by Jaina Solo to fly reconnaissance missions against Yuuzhan Vong coralskippers, in order to gather gravitic data on the aline invaders' starships. Jaina hoped that the data would allow her to create yorik coral implants to fool a yammosk into believing that one Yuuzhan Vong starship was actually another ship. Unknown to Seth, his ship contained a piece of yorik coral that projected a gravitic signature similar to that of the Trickster, and Jaina was using Seth's ship as bait to see if the Yuuzhan Vong would track him or not. (DJ) Seth, Jeng this truly psychopathic individual forms the Skulls swoop gang while growing up in the lawless back alleys of Stend VI. (GG9) Seti this Guardian-class droid was the central character in the holo-drama Revella's Journey: A Story of a Girl and Her Droid. (GFT) Setla Lamp this was a form ot tall lamp, developed by the Kaminoan people. Essentially a cylindrical illuminator drawing power from a charge plate in its base, the setla lamp provides apparently sourceless light to a room. (VD2) Setolio System this Tapani Sector star system was part of the holdings of House Calipsa during the New Order. It was seized from House Pelagia after House Mecetti virtually wiped Pelagia out of existence. (LOE) Setor this planet was once the site of Weytin's Colony. The colony suffered from persecution and exile while there, and began searching for a new planet during the New Order. (GG2) Sette, Urlor this huge, well-muscled, bearded man was imprisoned at the Lusankya facility before Corran Horn was sent there. He was assigned to the mines, and supported Jan Dodonna's unofficial leadership of the prisoners. It was Urlor who brought Horn before Dodonna, when Corran was sent to the mines. Later, after Corran escaped, Ysanne Isard's clone used Urlor to provoke Rogue Squadron into a fight. She had Sette implanted with a specialized device which dumping a huge amount of neurotoxin into his bloodstream whenever Corran said his name. She then placed Sette aboard the Home One, just after the Battle of Bilbringi. Isard's clone had discovered plans for a post-battle celebration, and had Sette seek out Corran. Sette then epxlained that he had a message for Corran, but couldn't remember his own name. In this way, Isard guaranteed that Corran would be the one to "kill" Sette. In the end, when Corran said his name, Sette was viciously killed by the neurotoxin and died in Corran's arms. Iella Wessiri and Wedge Antilles traced the components used to build the injection system back to Commenor, but they were simply following evidence planted by Isard's clone. They managed to arrive ahead of the clone's schedule, rescuing several other survivors of the Lusankya and gathering a great deal of data on the clone's plans. (KT, IR) Settlement 23 this was one of the many basic cities located on the planet Quadrant Seven. Many of the planet's largest merchants were found in Settlement 23. (SOJ) Settlement 5 this was one of the many basic cities located on the planet Quadrant Seven. Like other such cities, Settlement 5 was little more than a collection of businesses and homes that was centered on a crossroards, with the city laid out in an orderly grid. (SOJ) Settlement Pact this was the agreement, signed by the settlers who traveled to Leritor and the native Sauvax, which gave the settlers certain rights to land on the planet. The settlers were not allowed to have any presence - either people, buildings, or vehicles - within 100 kilometers of any shoreline. The Sauvax also had the option to contact the settlers for the purposes of trade, but in general the Pact was meant to keep the two peoples safely separated. (GMR10) Settlement Thirty-Two one of the many domed cities erected on the surface of the palnet Duro, this synthplas dome served to house refugees who were fleeing the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. The dome, like other such refugee cities, was located beneath one of Duro's twenty orbital stations, protected by the planetary shield that contained the station. Thirty-two was constantly at odds with Gateway, as each dome tried to obtain the other's supplies in an escalating struggle to feed its inhabitants. The dome's integrity was destroyed when the Vong infiltrated a mutating insect straing into the settlement, which evolved quickly into a flying bug which had an acidic saliva. The bugs attacked the synthplas dome, melting holes in it. The New Republic barely got the refugees out of the dome before it was holed. (BP) Settov Hammer a strong alcoholic beverage. (ML) Seuvhat this was a small vehicle used by the city-dwelling natives of the planet Ansion. (APS) Sev this was the nickname used by the clone commando designated RC-1207 during the early years of the Clone Wars. Sev was known for his grim sense of humor, and the other members of the original Delta Squad often said that his cloning vat must have been spiked with something to produce him. (LAWS) Sev this man, a member of the crew of the Jynni's Virtue, was killed on the planet Korriban by unknown forces, after the ship was forced to crash-land on the planet, near the Valley of Golg. Shortly afterward, Sev's reanimated body returned to attack the ship's surviving crew, having been turned into a thing known as a Korriban Zombie. (PH) Sev this clone commando was a member of Niner's squad, during the Battle of Geonosis. Unfortunately, Sev was among the many clones who were killed in the fighting on Geonosis. (RCHC) Sev Tok this planet, which maintained an Imperial allegience following the Battle of Endor, was the site of Xalto Sneerzick's death. (SWJ9) Seva Ke this was the name of a noted Kaminoan scientist. (UANT) Sevan Domna this being served as one of Jabba the Hutt's most loyal and dedicated majordomos, several decades prior to the Battle of Yavin. Sevan Domna died when he broke up an assassination attempt on Jabba's life, giving his own life so that Jabba could live on. (VD) Sevarcos this planet was the second which orbits the star Lumea, and was most famous for its production of two kinds of spice: the common, white andris and the rare, black carsunum. During the New Order, the Empire established a penal colony on the planet, supplementing their production of spice while maintaining an air of seclusion to Sevarcos. Much of the planet was ruled by the so-called Spice Lords of Sevarcos, a group made up from the leaders of the various criminal empires based on the planet. Sevarcos was dry, arid world covered with sandy deserts. (SWJ2, SWJ12) Sevarcos Dispute this argument, which occurred more than thirty years before the Clone Wars, was successfully mediated by the Jedi Knight Count Dooku. (HNN4) Sevari the human inhabitants of Sevarcos, the Sevari were believed to have been descended from the colonists of the Sevari Cabal who first settled the planet. Over the centuries, the Sevari developed a rigidly-cast social structure that shunned modern technology. (SWJ2) Sevari Cabal the colonists aboard this Old Republic colony ship were believed to be the ship which originally settled the planet Sevarcos. (SWJ2) Sevari Flashpistol a small, holdout weapon, the Sevari flashpistol was named for the fact that it was the preferred weapon of the Sevari. Native to the planet Sevarcos, the Sevari had no interest in advanced technology, and used gunpowders and small bullets in place of blasters. (SWJ2, KT) Sevari Sidestep this term, which was part of the jargon known as deal-slang, was based on the name used to describe a starship maneuver. In the art of the deal, though, it implied the use of finesse and guile to elude the long arm of the law. (SWJ4) Sevari Sidestep this was the smuggler term for the safest way to gain access to the planet Sevarcos, without being captured. It required a pilot to exit hyperspace as close to the Sevarcos System's asteroid belt as possible, thereby avoiding immediate attention. Then, after disabling the ship's gravity-mass overrides, the spacer had to cruise at top speed into near-orbit to the largest planetoid between their position and Sevarcos. The ship's shields had to be angled correctly, so that small debris deflected "naturally" off the spacer's ship. This part of the maneuver helped the ship hide from regular patrols. To reach Sevarcos, the spacer then hopped from asteroid to asteroid until they were close enough to make a direct run for the planet. (SWJ2) Sevark this is the Gree term used to describe any Gree who serves as an intermediary between Gree guild masters and non-Gree clients. They translate their clients' needs to the guild masters, and also provide general escort and translation services to visitors to the Gree Enclave. The caste of sevarks developed recently, as the Imperial expansion of the galaxy led to greater traffic through the Gree Enclave. Their services are often quite expensive, but they are the only providers of this service. (SWJ8) Seven Flames Base this Alliance base was located near Karra. (SWJ1) Seven Skies of Sumarin this was the name of an unusual atmospheric event that occurred on the planet Sumarin. (MJH) Seven Stars, The this was a religious reference used by at least one human culture in the galaxy. (MC100) Seventh Security Zone a section of the galaxy containing Walalla. (BTS) Seventy-Seven Stars this Lantilian cruiser was owned by the Twi'lek To'iir. (SWJ10) Severindas, Reshton this man was the leader of the Ragnar Bounty Hunter Syndicate during the New Order. (GG10) Sevetta this planet was a toxic world of intense volcanic activity and a poisonous, chemical-filled atmosphere. Nevertheless, life emerged on the planet in the form of the Polydroxol species. (SWJ12) SE-Vigilant this was the designation of Fabritech's automated sensor beacon, developed for use by scouts, farmers, and municipal facilities that required a level of protection from external sources. The SE-Vigilant was designed with a variety of security scanners and alarm systems to warn of any intrusion. These devices were marketed to those individuals and groups who had to secure a large area, where an energy fence or full security force would be cost-prohibitive. When properly positioned, a network of SE-Vigilant beacons could privide almost complete surveillance of an area. The SE-Vigilant consisted of a central pole, on which were mounted the sensor and scanner systems, as well as antennae and alarms. (EGW) Sevik this Corellian conman worked with the Qwohog K'zk to swindle passage from Diergu-Rea Duhnes'rd, thereby financing a treasure hunt to the Zelosian Chine. Sevik and his partner, Hanugar, pretended to be shipwrecked vacationers, and were picked up by K'zk's crew before they reached the Chine. (TFNR) Seville, Darion this aging woman was the matriarch of the Seville clan, known for its criminal empire. Darion herself had a penchant for gladiator droid battles, but often used protocol droids instead of full-sized gladiators. She was nearly killed when one of her warrior droids, a conglomeration known MdZ-BLK, got tired ot the endless battles and attacked her. Her son, Yearo, ionized the droid and saved her. (CRO) Seville, Yearo this pirate first joined a gang at a very young age, and had killed his hundredth man by the time he was fifteen. Yearo was the son of Darion Seville, herself a ruthless matriarch, His cunning and cold-hearted nature led him to form his own gang of pirates, and he was generally regarded as the most blood-thirsty criminals in Rayter Sector during the New Order. He manipulated people extensively, and his own subordinates have become paranoid that their work would not be accepted by Seville. Yearo was a typical "swashbuckler," carrying a gold-plated blaster and an ornate walking stick, and wearing expensive, outlandish clothing. Nine parallel scars slash across his left cheek, although it is unknown how he received the. He once saved his mother from a rogue gladiator droid attack, and had the droid sent to Gorbu the Hutt as a "gift." The droid, MdZX-BLK, eventually killed Gorbu, thereby eliminating one of Seville's rivals. Seville was contracted by the Farool Brothers to kidnap Crying Dawn Singer and his entourage, which they did successfully. (TA, CRO) Seville, Yosev this woman and her brother led a team of mercenaries who were hired by the government of Sirdar to eradicate the plague of winged xendrites which was taking over the planet's ecosystem. (COG) Sevorrt this reptile, prized for its leathery hide, was native to the planet Tatooine. (GQRG) Sev'Rance Tann this female Chiss was born on the planet Csilla, and was one of the few members of her race to exhibit a sensitivity to the Force. Although she was a skilled tactician, many attributed her remarkable abilities on the battlefield to her connection to the Force, although she preferred to demonstrate her skills without resorting to any mystical powers. She was known for her demanding attitude and almost casual brutality. During her eraly military training, a professor challenged her to make a competent battle force from a group of untrainable Yresilini. She chose one individual to serve as her "General", teaching only the most basic commands. When the "General" and the other Yresilini laughed at her methods, she killed the "General" and chose a second. From that point forward, the Yresilini obeyed her every command. During the last years of the Old Republic, she came under the scrutiny of Count Dooku. She was trained in the ways of the Dark Side of the Force, and became one of the leaders in the military of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. She participated in the Battle of Geonosis before being given command of a group of Decimator tanks on Sarapin, where she managed to defeat the forces of the Old Republic. Sev'ranace Tann was then sent to Krant, where she was captured by Echuu Shen-Jon. She made the fatal mistake of underestimating his fury, for his own Padawan, Stam Reath, had been killed by Tann on Geonosis. Shen-Jon took revenge for Reath's death, and executed Tann without remorse. (GBC) Sevriina this Elom term describes their underground burrows. (GG12) Sevro Slippers developed and manufactured by Mahled Medical Services, servo slippers were designed to assist beings in walking about on high-gravity planets. Using a sophisticated system of servo-sensors, repulsor compensators, and muscle stimulators, servo slippers provided assistance to disabled beings as well. (GFT) Sevron Ta this Sullustan owned Ta's Roost, located in the city of Gallisport, on Shesharile 5. (SWJ6) Sevv Sunb this Sullustan worked as a business manager for Vurrha, during the early years of the New Order. (WOTC) Sewell, Roons this man served the Alliance as a General in the armed forces, during the years leading up to the Battle of Yavin. Sewell grew up on the streets of a backwater world, fighting his way to freedom while maintaining his humanity. He was nearly killed in a street fight, left for dead and bleeding from external as well as internal injuries. After being rescued by a sanitation crew, Roons plotted to avenge his injuries by luring his tormentors in a spike-filled trap. He felt to qualms about killing the street gang in cold blood, because they would have done the same to him eventually. However, he found himself crying in shame for what he had done. Roons fell in love with an actress named Masla while performing with a theater troupe, but their relationship was short-lived. When Imperial agents tried to shut down the troupe on the grounds of seditious performances, Roons lashed out and tried to throw a chair at the commander. The stormtroopers accompanying him began to fire, and Masla was shot and killed. Roons himself barely escaped, then set out to exact his revenge on the Empire. He fpund a rebel cell, and managed to infiltrate the ranks of the Empire by stealing the uniform of Masla's father and impersonating an officer. After killing an entire squadron of stormtroopers and stealing several Imperial shuttles, Roons and his rebels found the Alliance during the early days of the Galactic Civil War. Roons was the leader of the team which extracted Jan Dodonna and his wife from Imperial service, but found that Dodonna had a greater knowledge of war than he did. When Mon Mothma ordered Dodonna to begin his service to the Alliance by serving under General Sewell, both men found an opportunity to grow, despite the fact that they were polar opposites. Sewell wanted to act, while Dodonna worried about logistics. Together they established the Massassi Base on Yavin 4, with Dodonna focusing on tactics and Sewell on combat. Then, during a raid on an Imperial supply depot, their transport was pursued by Imperial fighters. Roons took a Y-Wing and set out to draw the Imperials way from the transport. Roons was shot down and killed, but Dodonna and the transport returned to Yavin 4 unharmed. Dodonna's eulogy of Roons Sewell went down as one of the most stirring speeches of the fledgling Alliance. (SWERS) Seylas, Debin the Imperial Moff in charge of the Joralla System during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (PG1) Seylott this planet, covered with thick jungles, was the homeworld of the Seylott race. (JF) Seylott this race of humanoids was native to the jungles of the planet Seylott. By the time of the Clone Wars, Seylott civilization was in steep decline. Many of the natives had lost much of their sentience, and were reduced to a primitive society. The Seylotts were known to be extremely sensitive to the Force, but most modern Seylotts had little control over it. Priests and shamans could control the Force, however, with passing skill. These large beings had pot-bellies supported by short, stout legs. Their long arms were strong and muscular, and their large hands were used to gripping tree limbs. Seylotts lacked an upright neck, and their wide-nosed faces seemed to hang from their shoulders. (JF) Seyugi Dervish this ancient cult of assassins was based on the planet Recopia. Distinguished by their red cloaks and white masks, the Seyugi Dervishes were attuned to the Force, just enough to enhance their combat skills and help them locate and capture their prey. The Seyugi eschewed any formal training in the Force, preferring to use it to discover new and deadlier ways to kill sentinents. They hired out their services to the wealthiest of the Core Worlds' inhabitants, and the appearance of their red robes drove a spike of fear into the hearts of millions. They spread throughout the Core for several decades before the Jedi Knights intervened. In a swift move, the Jedi eliminated all but the Seyugi base on Recopia, which remained hidden beneath the main fortress on Mallif Cove. Hidden in its lower levels, a cave held several hibernation chambers containing Seyugi disciples, frozen in carbonite and waiting to be reanimated. (CCW, WOTC) Seyyerin Itoklo this young Jedi Knight was one of those who trained under Luke Skywalker at the Jedi praxeum on Yavin 4, shortly before the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy. When the Yuuzhan Vong claimed they would halt their invasion if the New Republic turned over all the Jedi, Seyyerin Itoklo was one of the first to stand against the Yuuzhan Vong in defending a planet. Itoklo was killed while protecting the planet. (EVC, SWI57) Sez one of the family names used by the Bothan people, it referred to a fish found on Bothawui's oceans. (GCG, WOTC) Sez this fish was found in the oceans of Bothawui. (GCG, WOTC) SFI Systems this droid programming developer was nationalized by the Empire and added to the Imperial Droid Corporation. (FOP) Sficca a plant whose beautiful blossoms were often consumed. (DESB) S-foil the wing assembly of an X-wing. The wings are connected diagonally, and when the S-foil is moved into attack position, the opposing wings spread apart. On an X-Wing, this results in the characteristic X-shaped wing pattern. On a B-Wing, it brings the wings upward to form the well-known cross-shape wing pattern. The name S-foil is a shortened term for Strike Foil, the original name used to describe these wings by Incom Industries. (SW, SWSB, SWTJ) SFX this was the model number of a smoke generator produced for use in theatrical productions by GFBS. It also found use among paramilitary groups, for it helped provide cover during infiltration actions. (ROE) SG82 see SG-82 (GQRG) Sg-82 see SG-82 (AEG) SG-82 this was the model number of Pacnorval Defense Systems' sonic rifle. Like the SD-77 sonic pistol, the SG-82 fired a wide pattern of high-intensity sound waves which could shatter solid objects or stun a living being into submission. (EGW) Sgauru this was one of two Yuuzhan Vong creatures, along with Tu-Scart, dispatched to Duro to destroy the refugee settlements established by the New Republic. Known as a male Beater, Sgauru resembled a segmented, hard-shelled creature with a white head that was dotted with black eyes. Around the creature's mouth were dozens of fleshy tendrils that drew bits of debris into its mouth. It was Sgauru that destroyed the buildings and warehouses on many worlds of the New Republic, with Tu-Scart following behind to consume the rubble. After years of conquest, the Yuuzhan Vong brought Sgauru and Tu-Scart to Coruscant, following the planet's reformation into a new version of Yuuzhan'tar. On Coruscant, the pair was put to work in destroying as much of the duracrete and transparisteel as they could, thereby helping the World Brain to complete its worldshaping activities. Some five years after the invasion began, Sgauru and Tu-Scart were ordered to play a more offensive role, when they were dispatched by Supreme Overlord Shimrra to attack the Galactic Alliance infiltration force that landed on Coruscant. Note that the Wizards of the Coast website claims that Sgauru is the Biter. Also note that The Unifying Force indicates that Sgauru was female. (BP, WOTC, UF) SGB-543 this was a form of gravitic pressure bandage developed by Slusani Interstellar Pharmacologies. Based on a Sluissi design, the gravitiv pressure bandage used a combination of micro-repulsorfield generators to apply a gradient of pressure to a wound, helping to staunch the flow of blood and allow for quicker healing. (FOP, GFT) SGI Systems, Incorporated a major producer of black-market assassin droid components, SGI is headquartered on the planet Druckenwell. It was nationalized by the Empire when Palpatine assumed control of the Mid Rim's droid corporations. (SWJ6) Sgidek a Habeen Lambda-class shuttle operative during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) SGW-0027 the command code used to shut down the construction droids Wedge Antilles used to clean up Coruscant following the death of the reborn Emperor Palpatine. (JS) SH?1-B this MD5 general practioner droid was taken from Jabba the Hutt's palace by Dengar, following the crimelord's death near the Pit of Carkoon. Dengar needed the droid's services, along with those of its companion, 1e-XE, in order to tend to the ravaged body of Boba Fett. Dengar had discovered the other bounty hunter shortly after Fett destroyed the Sarlacc and emerged from its belly. SH?1-B was not above giving its patients a piece of its mind, but it was also easily quelled into submission. When the bounty hunters fled Tatooine, SH?1-B and 1e-XE were left behind. (MA) SH-9 this Czerka Arms slugthrowing pistol was a favorite of Alliance Special Forces agents, because it could be easily silenced and used whenever ranged weapons weren't available. (ROE) Sha this female name was common among the Kel Dor. Like all Kel Dor given names, it was short enough that it didn't attract the attention of certain wind spirit, which would carry away young children with long-winded names. (GCG) Sha a Huttese term of respect. (JTH) Sha grunnik ith-har this was a phrase used by the Yuuzhan Vong to pray for clemency from their gods. It was repeated as a sort of incantation, pleading with one of the gods for assistance. (FH1) Sha Koon this female Kel Dor, the neice of Plo Koon, apprenticed under the Jedi Master Saldith during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. During the Stark Hyperspace War, Sha Koon received a telepathic message from Plo Koon, asking for assistance in fighting back against the forces of the Stark Commercial Combine on Troiken. (SHW) Shaa this immense, humanoid deity was the primary god worshipped by the Seylotts. (ZW) Shaak this unusual creature roamed the plains of Naboo in great herds. They were quadripedal mammals, although their bodies were quite immense when compared to their short, spindly legs. They were physically weak, barely able to keep themselves upright. This made them poor choices for pack animals by either the Naboo or the Gungans. They had flexible snouts that were used to nibble grass and other plants, and the flesh of the shaak was considered to be a delicacy by both the Naboo and the Gungans because it took little preparation to bring out its taste. The fatty ambergris was also used, as a base for perfumes. Their huge body and short legs keep them out of the swamps, where they are helpless to escape. Luckily, their fat bodies allowed them to float, and even a fall over a waterfall caused little real damage. Females of the species were continually pregnant, and their compartmentalized uterine system allowed them to be impregnated by different males at the same time. (GF, SON, WSW) Shaak Ridge this was a low range of rocky outcroppings, located south the city of Theed on the planet Naboo. It was here that the Gungan Grand Army made its stand against the battle droids of the Trade Federation, during the Battle of Naboo. (GB, GBC) Shaak Ti a member of the Togruta race, Shaak Ti was a noted Jedi Master who was active during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. She was best-known for her independent spirit, which ran contrary to her Togruta upbringing. After attaining the rank of Jedi Master, Shaak Ti trained two Padawan learners on her homeworld of Shili, but both were killed by criminals shortly after the completion of the training. This led to many beings within the Jedi Order wondering whether she was acting as an instrument of the Force. Shaak Ti chose to work alone, despite the wishes and assistance of her fellow Masters. Shaak Ti was one of the many Jedi Masters who were dispatched to Geonosis, along with Mace Windu, in an effort to rescue Obi-Wan Kenobi from the Separatists. Shortly afterward, Master Ti was assigned to the team that was dispatched to liberate the planet Brentaal from Separatist control. The mission forced Master Ti to confront the criminal known as Lyshaa, who had killed one of her former students, Fe Sun. Master Ti refused to be goaded by Lyshaa, and allowed the Zeltron to help her infiltrate Shogar Tok's chambers. Shaak Ti wasn't prepared for treachery from Lyshaa, however, and was shot by the Zeltron before she could arrest Shogar Tok. As Lyshaa tried to gain Tok's favor, neither party was aware that Master Ti was still alive. She slowed her metabolism down while focusing the Force to heal her injury. As the rest of the team completed their missions to disable the fortress' defenses, Master Ti revived herself and confronted Shogar Tok. In a brief struggle, she was forced to kill him with her lightsaber. Lyshaa tried to escape, but was killed in a lightstorm chamber protecting Tok's office. With Brentaal freed from Separatist control, Master Ti was rescued and placed in a bacta tank to heal. Her recovery came just before the end of the Clone Wars, and she was assigned to the detail that kept a watchful eye on Chancellor Palpatine. When General Grievous launched his final attack on Coruscant, Shaak Ti and her team rushed to the Chancellor's side. His stubborn nature frustrated the Jedi, and it was Shaak Ti herself who had to tackle Palpatine to the ground in order to protect him from fire. Unfortunately, Shaak Ti and her companions - Jedi Master Roron Corobb and Foul Moudama - were both killed in combat by Grievous. Palpatine was captured, and Shaak Ti was spared, but only so that she could report on her failure - and Grievous' strength - to the Jedi Council. In the wake of the First Battle of Coruscant, Master Ti remained on Coruscant. However, when Darth Sidious revealed his true nature and killed Mace Windu, he sent Anakin Skywalker to eliminate any resistance in the Jedi Temple. The young traitor found Master Ti first, alone in her rooms, and killed her before she could defend herself. Shaak Ti was portrayed by Orli Shoshan in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. (OWS, TCG1, VD2, SWDB, PJSB, J2, LEV, IS3) Shaakling this was a immature shaak. (HNN5) Shaala Doneeta this blue-skinned Twi'lek served as an aide to Count Dooku during the height of the Clone Wars. (SWI72) Shaalir Rech this was the name of a noted Shistavanen individual. (UANT) Shaara this young human female (about fifteen years of age) was a dancer in a Mos Eisley club frequented by Imperial soldiers. She often performed provocative dances, a sharp contrast to her innocent nature. She was simply working to support her family's moisture farm. The Imperials wanted to have their way with her, but she fled to her family's farm. There, the Imperials killed her brother Kamma as she escaped again, this time fleeing into the southern desert. There, after a shot from her punch gun, Shaara knocked the Imperials into the Pit of Carkoon. Unfortunately, Shaara's speeder was disabled, and she, too, fell into the pit. All but one of the Imperials and Shaara herself were swallowed quickly. The remaining Imperial uncharacteristically saved Shaara from one of the Sarlacc's tentacles, and was captured himself. The Sarlacc then grabbed her, but instead of dragging her into its maw, it flung her out of the pit. It may have been because she was still dressed in her metallic dancer's outfit, or it may have been that the Sarlacc knew she was in trouble and helped her. No one will ever know. (TJP) Shaardan this man was one of the many Sith apprentices who were training at the academy on Korriban, during the height of the Great Sith War. After hearing the stories of Ajunta Pall's sword from Galon Lor, Shaardan set out to locate it in Ajunta Pall's tomb. However, he arrived too late, and decided to ambush the students who emerged with the sword. Unknown to Shaardan, the students were actually Jedi Knights in disguise. He demanded that the sword of Ajunta Pall be turned over to him, and became angry when they refused. He decided to fight them for it, but was killed in the brief struggle. (KOTOR) Shabanaar this immense beast lived in a series of caves and warrens, below the surface of the planet Roon. (DCAR) Shabandar, Mici this Alliance operative helped Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa capture the prototype Imperial warship, the Staraker, from the Empire's facility on Foundry, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. During the mission, Mici saved Leia from being killed by Imperial stormtroopers when Leia was grazed by a blaster bolt and injured. Mici herself was badly injured when the Staraker re-directed to Alashan, when the planet itself shot down the warhsip. Mici tried to repair what she could, but a control panel exploded and Mici was smashed into a bulkhead. She survived, aided by medical care from Luke and Leia, but she was unable to protect herself from the might of the planet itself. A huge storm of boulders and energy were sent to bombard the Staraker, and Mici was placed into a form of bio-stasis to help her survive. (MCI5, MCI6) Shabba a member of the ground team supporting the X-Wing Rogue Squadron, Shabba was a green-skinned humanoid with pointed ears. (XWRS) Shabell a Nightsister on Dathomir, she detected the thermal detonator Han Solo tried to carry into Warlord Zsinj's warroom and deactivated it with a command from the Force. (CPL) Shachu this was a common name for Ewok males. Like other Ewok names, it referred to a spirit or character in the Ewoks' mythology. (GCG) Shachu according to Ewok legend, this giant warrior was cursed by a witch. (GCG) Shaclor this female Selonian was a member of the Chanzari den, and was noted for her ability seek out new caves and tunnels to add to the den's warren. (CCW) Shad this is the capital city of the planet Melinz. (CRO) Shad this man served the Empire as a Commander in the armed forces, during the years following the Battle of Yavin. He was placed in charge of negotiating with Nescan Tal'yo for a holocube that contained information on the locations of several Alliance bases. Shad and his detachment were waylayed by the seductive wares of the Quetzal Sisters, who were actually undercover agents working for Orma Hundeen. While the Imperials were wined and dined, Leia Organa managed to destroy the holocube, ensuring that its contents were never discovered. Commander Shad was forced to admit to General Khorak that the holocube was gone, but told a story about ten or twelve well-armed, male rebels getting the jump on them and stealing the holocube. (T15) Shad Furies this shockball team, based in the city of Shad on Melinz, was a five-time champion of the Royal Imperial Shockball League during the last years of the New Order. (CRO) Shad Raal this was the name of a noted Zabrak individual. (UANT) Shadda-Bi-Boran this planet was destroyed when its sun exploded. The Refugee Relief Movement was called in to help evacuate the people of the planet, especially the children, so that their civilization could endure. Unfortunately, the natives of this planet were unable to adapt to any world on which they were transplanted, and they died out. Note that the adaptation of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, written by Patricia Wrede, indicates than Padme' Amidala participated in the evacuation of Shadda-Bi-Boran when she was just eight. (AOTCN, AOTCA) Shadeshine it was rumored that Han Solo saved the natives of the planet Ventooine from this unusual stone, some time prior to the Battle of Yavin. The natives of the planet built a huge statue of Solo, and built an entire religion around his saving of the planet. The Shadeshine allowed the Satab and his minions to see across great distances and within any obstacle, making the Satab virtually omniscient. It also allowed the Satab to speed up the metabolism of a being, aging it many decades in an instant. However, the use of the Shadeshine gave the user incredibly sensitive senses, and external stimuli eventually destroyed the user. The Shadeshine was given to Han Solo for disposal, after Chrysalla and Han Solo defeated the last of the Satabs in combat. Solo dumped it into the engine compartment of the Millennium Falcon, thereby destroying it and freeing the natives of Ventooine. (LTA5, MCA2) Shadiru this is one of the Outer Rim's most popular hotel chains. (GG9) Shador this swamp-covered planet orbitted just 100 million kilometers from its white star. From space, it appeared to be a dark, cloud-covered ball of dirty green seas and yellow-brown continents. Visitors encounter a densely-forested, swamp-covered planet with an atmosphere that is too foul to breathe. Several small cities sprang up nonetheless, mounted on pylons and pilings to keep the structures out of the swamp. Gondollas and repulsor-powered boats moved people around. (SL) Shador a Strike-class cruiser in the Valiant's battle fleet. (ISB) Shadorian this was the alien race native to the planet Shador. They were known to be skilled assassins. (SL) Shadorian Dragonfly a large insect native to the planet Shador. (SL) Shadorian Slime Crab a disgusting crustacean native to the planet Shador. (SL) Shadorian Slime-larva a noxious creature native to the planet Shador. (SL) Shadow this Imperial stormtrooper served as part of the Aurek-Seven unit of the Imperial 501st Legion during the years following the formation of the Imperial Remnant and the signing of a peace treaty between the Empire and the New Republic. Like his companions Grappler, Cloud, and Watchman, Shadow accompanied Chak Fel on the mission to locate the Outbound Flight Project in Chiss space, some three years before the Yuuzhan Vong began their invasion of the galaxy. They took heavy damage when the Vagaari pirates launched their attack, but the unit remained intact throughout the fighting. (FB, SQ) Shadow this was the designation of a squadron of TIE Defenders used by the Empire to protect the Bretie production facility, shortly before the Battle of Endor. (XWA) Shadow this Mon Calamari MC40a light cruiser was part of a fleet which was protected a hospital space station which was sympathetic to the Alliance. (XWA) Shadow this stock light freighter was owned and operated by Lett Minak. (HR) Shadow Academy this huge, cloaked space station, found in the Core Systems, was a training center for Dark Jedi set up by Brakiss following his departure from Yavin 4. He consolidated Imperial money and discovered exiled Nightsisters to help create the station. Brakiss, at the direction of the Imperial leaders of the time, set a number of self-destruction devices on the station, for use in the event that the students of the Dark Side revolted against their instructors. These devices could also be used to destroy the station, should it come into the hands of the New Republic. Brakiss used the station's cloaking ability to maneuver it into position near Coruscant, in an effort to steal much-needed supplies from Republic transports. Raids were launched from the cloaked station, using the modified assault shuttle employed in the attack on GemDiver Station. The transport ship Moon Dash was a victim of a collision with the cloaked station. The station continued to grow, though, under the watchful eyes of Brakiss and Tamith Kai. When the reborn Emperor Palpatine arrived on the station, Brakiss was honored. They began planning to attack the Jedi Academy on Yavin 4, but Brakiss began to doubt the Emperor's motives when he continually snuffed the young Imperial. At the end of the attack, Brakiss went to confront Palpatine, only to find that the Emperor was really a clever ruse perpetrated by four former Imperial Royal Guards. Brakiss killed all but one of them, who managed to set off the Shadow Academy's self-destruct systems. He escaped before the station exploded, killing Brakiss. (SA, LO, JUS) Shadow Barnacle an underground-dwelling creature native to Coruscant, the shadow barnacle was a crustacean that anchored its shell to the foundations of buildings. When the barnacle emerged from its shell, it extended a collection of filaments from its mouth. These filaments were used for breathing. To feed, the barnacle absorbed nutrients through its roots, which were burrowed into the duracrete. (ISU, WSW) Shadow Bird this was the alias used by Han Solo for the Millennium Falcon, shortly after the Battle fo Duro. He used the alias to return to Corellia, where he hoped to buy some time for his wife, Leia, to recover from the injuries she received at Duro. The name referred to the matte-black paint job he had done to the Falcon shortly after the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy. (REC) Shadow Bomb this was the term used by Luke Skywalker to describe Kyp Durron's tactic of launching unpropelled proton torpedoes at Yuuzhan Vong targets with the Force. While this took much of the pilot's concentration away from his starfighter and the surrounding battle, the Yuuzhan Vong were unable to accurately target the proton torpedo when it lacked a propellant trail. This allowed the torpedoes to reach a Yuuzhan Vong craft and detonate before a dovin basil could be used to consume it. Those Jedi Knights who flew the newer T-65XJ3 X-Wing starfighter found that they could load one torpedo launcher with modified proton torpedoes, removing the propellant in favor of more explosive material, making even more potent shadow bombs. (SBS, NJOSB) Shadow Chaser Garowyn's state-of-the-art, quantum-armored starship used to transport potential Jedi to the Shadow Academy. When Luke Skywalker and Tenel Ka infiltrated the station, they stole the Shadow Chaser as their escape ship. The New Republic confiscated the ship, but later gave it to Luke for his own use. It was put it to good use at the Jedi praxeum on Yavin 4 as a transport. (SA, LO) Shadow Creeper this was a predator that was native to the forests of Kashyyyk. Could this be another term for the shadow keeper? (AFA) Shadow Dancer very little was known about this pirate ship, except that her captain had installed a number of countermeasure and stealth systems that rendered it virtually invisible to scanners and sensors. (PP) Shadow Droid designed by Umak Leth and Borborygmus Gog for Emperor Palpatine, these attack craft were basically cybernetic starfighters. They were pilotless, for the most part, being controlled by the biologically-maintained brains of dead Imperial fighter pilots. These brains had been twisted through exposure to the Dark Side of the Force, and obey any command to the death. Shadow Droids were produced in the Deep Core during the period when Emperor Palpatine was reborn on Byss. These craft were armed with an ion cannon, a repeating blaster cannon, a pair of laser cannons, missile- and proton torpedo-launching systems, and an electromagnetic pulse cannon. The only problem with the Shadow Droids was that their once-human brains continued to evolve toward a perceived humanity. This meant that the brains would eventually go insane, once they realized that they were forever confined to their ships. In order to counteract this tendency, Leth and his engineers later installed speciallized hardware the removed all traces of humanity from the brain before its installation. (DE2, EGD, OWS) Shadow Fever this disease was believed to be confined to the planet Ord Cestus, where it was often fatal if left untreated. (TCD) Shadow Forest this area of the wroshyr trees surrounding Rwookrrorro was a densely-forested area in which the bridal-veil sucker and mock shyr compete with the rroshm and rkkrrkkrl for dominance. Deep in the Forest was located the Well of the Dead. The term Shadow Forest was also used to describe the second and third levels of the Kashyyyk jungle, and was considered the domain of the webweavers. (TT, GMR4) Shadow I this was the name of Del Korrot's personal starship. (DSSB) Shadow Keeper this five-limbed creature, known as the kkekkrrg rro to the Wookiees, lived in the lowest depths of the jungle on Kashyyyk, at the fourth level of the biosphere. It was a carnivore, and preferred to hunt for fresh meat rather than scavenge for food. They were not brave or strong enough to attack a large Wookiee, but they had a long history of being a vicious hunter. An individual shadow keeper had three foerlimbs and two rear legs, and move about on all five legs or just the rear legs. Of the three forelimbs, the outer pair were heavily clawed and used for gripping their prey. The inner leg was a bit shorter than the other two but also much stronger, with heavt muscles making it thicker than the other. The claws on all five legs were retractable, and could be used for climbing or hunting. The tongue of this creature was quite abrasive, and could tear the skin off another creature to expose its flesh. The unique, physical design of this creature made them popular among xenobiologists, but no specimen - alive or dead - was ever found for investigation. (TT, RD, GMR4) Shadow Keeper there were only seven of these starships ever built. They were one of the deadliest fighter craft of their time, and were named for a Kashyyyk predator. (SSR) Shadow Killer this was the term used to describe the most accomplished and feared Dashade hunters. (UANT) Shadow Magic this was the name given to the use of the Dark Side of the Force by the Nightsisters of Dathomir. The use of Shadow Magic was documented by Gethzerion in The Book of Shadows. Like all forms of Dathomiran "magic," Shadow Magic employs spells that allow the sister to gather the energy of the Force to her. She can then use its strength to create the desired effect. (CTD) Shadow Night Festival this was an Ewok celebration, in which the Woklings of each tribe dressed in unusual costumes and moved from house to house asking for treats. (ECAR) Shadow of the Alliance this was the name of a small, dense nebula that was located near the Yavin System. Many of the Alliance ships fleeing Yavin 4 in the wake of the Battle of Yavin hid in this nebula to avoid Imperial pursuit. (SWGAL) Shadow Runner this slip-winged starship was owned by Hok and Timar Daragon, and was used to run supplies to the rebels in the ancient Koros System. In a fateful run to bring supplies to the rebels on Kirrek, the Daragons were caught in the middle of the final battle on the planet. The Jedi Knights, using battle meditiation techniques, had quelled all the hardest warriors into a cease-fire. However, a few stray minds attempted to kill as many of Empress Teta's troops as they could. In the cross-fire, the Shadow Runner was struck twice and destroyed. (GAS) Shadow Squadron this was a squadron of Imperial TIE Fighters active during the early years of the Galactic Civil War and assigned to the first Death Star during the Battle of Yavin. (JKG) Shadow Squadron this group of infiltration operatives was a part of the Alliance's Eclispe Team. (AIR) Shadow Squadron this group of New Republic X-Wing fighters was assigned to the Battle Dog. (SOC) Shadow Traproom this archaeological discovery was found on the planet Liok. Two Obroan Institute explorers - Dreiss and Mokem - were killed during the initial excavations of the site. (TT) Shadow V this was a model of combat airspeeder produced by MandalMotors during the last decades of the Old Republic. The Shadow V was 6.5 meters in length, and required a pilot and gunner to operate. It was armed with a double laser cannon, and could carry up to ten kilograms of cargo and a single passenger. (SWRPG) Shadow Warriors this was another name applied to the ancient Taungs of the planet Coruscant. (SWI80) Shadow Wing this notorious pirate gang was commanded by Abin-Ral-Xufush during the height of the New Order, and terrorized the Perlemian Trade Route for many years afterward. The Shadow Wing was somewhat unusual in that its members actually used the loot that they stole, after dividing it up amongst the members based on rank and priority. In this way, the Shadow Wing acquired most of its starships, by stealing the corvettes and fighters they needed from passing convoyus, then refitting them to their own needs. When captured ships did not meet their needs, the Shadow Wing often employed shipjackers and other criminal agents to acquire the necessary ships. Note that this pirate gang is referred to as the Dark Wing in Pirates and Privateers. (WOTC, PP) Shadow, The this was another name for the Rainbow-Eyed Enemy described by The Message of the Yuuzhan Vong Shamed Ones. (FH2) Shadowcast this was one of the most secret operations ever undertaken by the Alliance. It was a communiations network developed to encrypt messages to deep-cover Alliance agents in Imperial propaganda advertising on the HoloNet. This allowed the leaders of the Alliance to reach those agents and spies who had infiltrated the deepest confidences of the Empire, without raising suspicions. In order to maintain the integrity of the Shadowcast codes, Leia Organa suggested that they be hidden in the Alderaanian moss-painting, Killik Twilight. Although the moss-painting was lost shortly after the destruction of Alderaan, the Alliance - and later, the New Republic - continued to use Shadowcast to communicate with its agents. What the codes used by Shadowcast offered in security, they took away in speed. Each transmission had to be encrypted by hand, then dispatched over a ghost wave. This ghostwave attached itself to a commercial transmission, allowing it to be broadcast on the HoloNet. (TG) Shadowcloak this unusual piece of technology was developed to allow individuals to meet face-to-face without having their true identities discovered. The shadowcloak provided two forms of protection. First, it used speciallized scramblers to alter the user's voice beyond any recognition. Second, the covered the user with a field of blackness that completely masked their appearance. (CCW) Shadowfire this Suwantek TL-1200 freighter was once owned by Derrend Montis, who used the ship as a personal transport. Montis had the ship outfitted with hidden combat capabilities, as a measure of protection when traveling in unknown parts of space. After Montis' death, the Shadowfire was sold to a shipping company which went bankrupt shortly afterward, before it was acquired by Popara the Hutt for use as part of the Skydove Freight fleet. The Shadowfire was armed with a pair of turret-mounted quad laser cannons, two ion cannons, two concussion missile launchers, and a tractor beam projector. It was designed to be operated by a single pilot, and could accommodate up to 150 metric tons of cargo and 100 passengers. (TF) Shadowhawk this was the popular name of Ikas-Adno's XR-10 speederbike. (WSV) ShadoWing-4 Glider this para-wing glider was produced for recreational use by Neor-Yatten, but found widespread usage among scouts and paramilitary groups as well. It was based on original Imperial military glider designs, and included many of the safety features developed to keep troopers alive during field activities. It was equipped with geomorphous wings and a medium-duty repulsor engine, which provided the ShadoWing-4 with a high flight ceiling and incredible maneuverability. (ROE) ShadoWing-6 Glider this was the two-man version of Neor-Yatten's ShadoWing-4 glider. (GG2) Shadowlands this was the name given to the deepest, densest part of the forest floor on the planet Kashyyyk, by the ancient Wookiees. It was believed that Rothrrrawr lost the blade to Bacca's Ceremonial Blade while fighting a creature - which later became known as the Great Beast - in the Shadowlands. (KOTOR) Shadowmen this was the common name used to describe the race of beings that inhabited the planet Nivek. The Shadowmen were a race of rail-thin, insectile humanoids who resembled walking skeletons. They evolved unique adaptations to living in the near-total darkness of Nivek's environment, and had incredibly sensitive night-vision. As a people, the Shadowmen were known as skilled hunters and trackers. During the height of the Clone Wars, the Shadowmen sided with the Separatists, and allowed a weapons facility to be erected on the surface of Nivek. (CWA1) Shadowport this was the term used to describe any starport that catered to the less-reputable spacers of the galaxy, and provided services without requiring official licensing or notification. (FOP) Shadowsilk this strong, flexible thread had a number of uses in weapons and armor. It was incredibly durable and had a high tensile strength, and was often braided to form the bowstrings on bolt-throwers. When woven into fabric, shadowsilk actually absorbed ambient light and sound. This fabric was used by Ayelixe/Krongbing in the creation of Shadowsuits for the Alliance. (ROE, AEG) Shadowspawn this Imperial Lord led the Imperial resistance on the planet Mindor, before being defeated by Luke Skywalker and the armies of the New Republic. (ECH) Shadowstone this unusual stone was the powerful opposite of the Sunstar. The Shadowstone was controlled by the Tulgah witch Morag for many years, until it was stolen by the Ewok shaman Logray and combined with the Sunstar. The two stones provided enough energy for Logray to defeat Morag and maintain the freedom of the Ewoks. Logray then hid the Shadowstone and the Sunstar, keeping them separate and working to ensure that no other Ewoks tried to control their powers. (ECAR) Shadowstrike this unusual Ta-Ree magic allowed the wielder to "send" a physical blow at an opponent, without actually coming into contact with the opponent. The force of the blow would be equivalent to an actual punch thrown by the wielder, but allowed the wielder to remain at a distance from their opponent. (E) Shadowsuit this was the specialized form of lightweight, armored bodysuit produced by Ayelixe/Krongbing for use by the Alliance's Infiltrators. The shadowsuit provided a variety of passive stealth and anti-sensor benefits, mainly derived from the use of specialized fabrics such as shadowsilk. (ROE, AEG) Shadowtrooper this was the name of the elite stormtrooper unit which specialized in undercover, special-forces type operations. Also known as Storm Commandos, these forces were initially trained by Crix Madine, before he defected to the Alliance. The shadowtroopers, however, were considered very useful by the Emperor himself, and remained as a part of the military structure. Like Alliance SpecForce troops, the Shadowtroopers were used to infiltrate secure areas and break open stalemated situations. Shadowtroopers remained part of the Imperial military for many years following the Battle of Endor. (ROE, JK2) Shadren V this planet was the site of an Imperial base which was destroyed by the Alliance shortly after the Battle of Yavin. (GG10) Sha'Dria this enigmatic woman worked as a bartender at the Oasis, located within the Bantha Traxx establishment on Lianna. Her background was unknown to almost everyone but herself, and she covered her true identity with a mask she called a N'Noch. A physically attractive woman, Sha'Dria was also a good listener and had a wealth of wisdom, just a few of the reasons she was such a good bartender. She could also handle herself in a fight, and actually destroyed Haelon Tice's hand when he got too friendly with her one night. (WSV) Shadun this pant produced a fragrant clove at its base. The clove, once it was de-thorned and peeled, could be crushed to add an exotic flavor to many dishes. (HNN5) Shaelas this male Selkath approached the Jedi Knights who were on Manaan, during the Great Sith War, to investigate the disappearance of several Selkath youths. Shaelas feared that they had been captured by the Sith, a fear that was proven correct. However, the Jedi also discovered that Shasa and the other Selkath had been falsely lured to the Sith base as part of a plot to infiltrate the Selkath people. In the end, Shasa was freed and the Sith treachery was exposed. (KOTOR) Shaelo Cliffs the Empire had a base located within these cliffs during the Galactic Civil War. The cliffs are located on the planet Harix. (CSWEA) Shafar this was the name given to those priests of the Ni'Shaw-Dak Ministry who worked around the planet V'shar, preaching the teachings of Ni'Shaw in individual ministries. (AIR) Shafr Center this was one of the most prestigious schools of xenoarchaeology during the height of the New Order. (GMR9) Shaft, The this was the name of the longest corridor located on the Jubilee Wheel space station. (HT) Shag this term, used in the Elrood Sector, was an affectionate nickname for a Wookiee. (PG3) Shag this is Huttese slang for "slave." (IS1) Shag Fern this species of quick-growing fern was native to the planet Kashyyyk. (HT) Shagrad Loset this Gotal worked with the Gotal Foreign Affairs Commune during the last years of the Old Republic, and publically denounced the involvement of the Jedi Knights in the rescue of Nathanjo Nirrelz. (HNN5) Shah, Eyal this red-haired man was a native of Corellia, but lived on the planet Dantooine shortly after the Battle of Yavin. He tried to capture Tash Arranda when she entered the Jedi ruins on the planet, but was stopped by the Shi'ido Hoole. He claimed to be a member of the Alliance base which was supposedly abandoned prior to the Battle of Yavin, but was fully manned when Eyal led them to the base. He hoped they could restore the base's dilaptidated freighter to working order. Eyal also told them that the Alliance had abandoned them on the planet. It was later revealed that Eyal and his "rebels" were part of an experimental cloning process that created clones in just over two weeks, rather than the year it normally took, using the rapid cloning technique. The Empire used the legends of the Jedi ruins to keep the native Dantari away from the lab, which was built beneath the ruins. Several versions of Eyal had been created. (GOF11) Shahn this man served the Alliance as a sensor operator at the base on the planet Arbra, in the months following the Battle of Hoth. (LTA5, MC58) Shahverdian, Rafe this man was Denno Yanglan's only true friend, during Yanglan's service to the Empire on the planet Bakura. When Yanglan defected to the Alliance, Shahverdian joined him. (TBSB) Shak this Twi'lek clan ran the Kala'uun Starport on Ryloth during the early years of the New Republic. They were also the providers of the Twi'leki dancers sold to Durga the Hutt, through negotiations with Ghitsa Dogder. (KT, TFNR) Shak this was the Eickarie word for "ready". (SQ) Sha-kae this was one of the many Eickarie clans that made up the Si-shae-ral tribe on the planet Kariek, during the height of the New Republic. (FB) Shaka-ka this Barabel hunter and tactician organized her fellow Barabels against the atrocities committed by Planetary Safaris against her people. The safari corporation petitioned the Empire to eradicate the "savages," despite the fact that the Barabel were obviously sentient. When Captain Alater and sector governor Paro Lanto exposed Planetary Safaris' deception and admitted Barab I into the Empire, Shaka-ka commissioned and built the city and starport at Alater-ka. (GG4) Shaka-ka Memorial this memorial, erected in honor of the Barabel visionary Shaka-ka, was built in the city of Alater-Ka. However, when the Yuuzhan Vong attacked Barab I, the Memorial was destroyed. (FH1) Shaki, Kisa this woman worked for Jabba the Hutt as a manager at the Swift Hutt Spacer's Service Depot, during the height of the New Order. When Jabba was killed just prior to the Battle of Endor, Shaki murdered her pit boss and assumed control of the Service Depot, then began plotting a way to take control of Jabba's criminal empire. Shaki gathered many of Jabba's former mercenaries and guards, and formed a militaristic organization of her own. Her main competition came from Qes Dollis, and the two spent most of their resources pummeling each other's forces, and neither was able to take advantage of Jabba's death. (RESB) Shakka this Lethan Twi'lek was the female companion of Graxol Kelvyyn. (SWK, YJC6) Shakka this was a common name given to Twi'lek females, and meant "lightning" in the Twi'leki language. (GCG) Shakker an Alliance Lambda-class shuttle captured during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Shakra this bounty hunter was one of the few who accepted the challenge of capturing Bornan Thul, after the Alderaanian stole a datadisk from Nolaa Tarkona. She nearly outwitted Boba Fett by capturing Thul's ship and boarding it, but Thul had set it to self-destruct if he were captured, and Shakra died in the explosion. Shakra was a frilled, reptiloid. (TEP) Shakri Lia this sword was the symbol of the King of the Kentra people. The name "Shakri Lia" translated to "honor bound" in the Kentra language. (SWJ2) Shakwa Rehakas this was the name of a noted Thakwaash individual. (UANT) Shal Koom this was one of the many Neti individuals who hailed from the planet Myrkr. (UANT) Shal Tor this Yuuzhan Vong consul was escalated shortly after the aliens began their invasion of the New Republic, only to have his body reject the implants which signified his new position. As a result, Shal Tor was forced out of his position and relegated to the ranks of the Shamed Ones. (UF) Shal, Bryn this man was the head scientist assigned to Project Wayfarer, during the Expansionist Period of the Old Republic. (PG3) Shala this Hutt maintained a group of pirates attached to the Invids. Shala and much of his team were nearly killed in a attack on a spice shipment coming out of Kessel, when New Republic warships intercepted them. One of his freighters was sucked into the Maw before Leonia Tavria could arrive with the Invidious and drive off the Republic's forces. When Corran Horn began scaring the residents of Vlarnya with his "avenging Jedi" persona, Shala simply took it as a challenge and began to have his pirates perform more and more heinous crimes, in an effort to draw out the Jedi. Shala also had his demolitions expert, Rach'talik, create a trap for him. However, Shala overestimated the Twi'lek's loyalty. Rach'talik built a trap that would kill both Shala and the Jedi. When Corran attempted to remove the deadHutt switch Shala was holding, the only thing he did was scare the Hutt into dropping it. Rach'talik's laser-flechette armaments went off perfectly, reducing Shala to a puddle of laser-blasted flesh. Corran managed to escape with the help of the Force. (IJ) Shala this was one of the many Twi'leki clans which were native to the planet Ryloth. In the Twi'leki language, the clan's name meant "crying" or "tearful". (GCG) Shalam this planet, which suffered large amounts of damage during the height of the New Order when it was bombarded by Grand Admiral Il-Raz's flagship Emperor's Disciple, opened negotiations with the New Republic some 13 years after the Battle of Endor. (TBH, SWI66) Shalaman a type of tree native to the planet Belsavis, shalaman wood was often used in furniture and in stair railings. (COJ) Shalamite this is the name used by the natives of the planet Shalam. (TBH) Shaldania Parade this huge procession of floats, bands, and military regiments was known throughout the galaxy as the first true event of Fete Week on Coruscant. (SWJ8) Shaleena this woman was one of Rukil's younger apprentices, living in the Undercity of Taris during the era of the Great Sith War. (KOTOR) Shalik this family of Sedrians is one of the few that lived off-planet from Sedri. They were employed by the Empire to maintain the Imperial aquaria on Kailor V. (GG4) Shalini this slender woman was one of the leaders of the Typha-Dor resistance, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. Along with her husband, Mezdec, Shalini rallied people from throughout the Uziel System for her crusade against the invasion plans of the Vanqors. Although she was saddened when a traitor was discovered in their midst, Shalini was even more dishearted to learn that the traitor was actually Mezdec. Luckily for the Typha-Dor people, the data regarding the Vanqor invasion plans was contained on a datadisk that was in Shalini's control. She turned the disc over to Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, in the hopes that they could get to Typha-Dor and transmit the information back to the Old Republic. (JQ7) Shall Screel this name was attributed to a known Shi'ido individual, but it remained unclear whether or not it was the Shi'ido's given name. (UANT) Shalla this was one of the most common female names among the Corellians. (GMR9) Shalla this given name was commonly given to female human children throughout the galaxy. (GCG) Shallamar this female Barabel once accused Han Solo of cheating at sabacc on Barab One, shortly after Han had been discharged from the Imperial Navy. He had won fair and square, but Shallamar was angry. Her female Devaronian partner fled the encounter, so Shallamar attacked by herself. Han tried to draw his blaster, but the sight hung up in his holster. The fight was quickly ended when Chewbacca picked up Shallamar and flung her across the room. Han and Chewie fled into the night. After the encounter, Han filed off the blaster's sight for easier drawing. He met up with Shallamar again on Cloud City, for the huge sabacc tournament there. She had to be physically restrained from injuring Solo, because she still held a grugde against him. The casino security on Cloud City proved that Han was free of skifters and other sabacc cheating devices, and Shallamar was sent on her way. (THG, RD) Shallence, Ellisa this Baroness-Administrator of Cloud City was in charge of the outpost when Lobot was arrested for theft. She made the young rogue a deal: spend a lifetime in prison, or serve Cloud City as a cyborg computer interface. Lobot chose to serve the City. (GG2, EGC) Shallow March this planet was the site of the Shallow March Supply Post, maintained by the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. (CRO) Shallow March Supply Post this Imperial supply center was located in the farthest reaches of the Outer Rim Territories, but provided a vital link to remote garrisons and fleets. (CRO) Shalm this planet was the site of an abandoned Imperial garrison which was used as a base by Pendarran's Revenge. The base was located on the western side of Ganton Mountain. (WBC) Shal'mak this female Kian'thar, the mother of Kreet'ah, once tried to take control of Alexi Garyn's fortress on the planet Ralltiir, during the last years of the Old Republic. The descendant of one of Shaum Hii's most successful criminal families, Shal'mak was a businesslike individual who took her work as a crimelord very seriously. The wife of a derlac herder, Shal'mak was also one of Black Sun's most dangerous agents on Ralltiir. (CCW) Shalo this given name was common human males across the galaxy. (GCG) Shalo this man started his own cantina in the city of Mos Eisley, on Tatooine, during the period leading up the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Supported by a criminal network, Shalo hoped to take away a good portion of Chalmun's business. Shalo got his start in the criminal underworld working for Durga the Hutt as a hired gun, and eventually worked his way up the criminal chain. Shortly after the Battle of Duro, Shalo double-crossed Han Solo by trying to capture Jacen Solo for the bounty on his head, placed there by the Yuuzhan Vong. When Talon Karrde and Shada D'ukal showed up to support Han, Shalo backed off, claiming that he wouldn't actually turn Jacen in. He said that he would have simply extorted protection money from Han. (EVR) Shal-Orl this was one of the most famous Draethos individuals to hail from the planet Thosa. (UANT) Sha'lott this was the name of the great ibbot ridden by the Drall Wingrider Elamm. The name "Sha'lott" came from the Drallish word for "graywing". (CCW) Shalthan Leeru this was the name of a distinguished Morseerian individual. (UANT) Shalunask this was a common name among the Temolak race. (UANT) Shalyvane this planet was the homeworld of the Em'liy race. It was also believed to be Shira Brie's homeworld. It was later revealed that Shira was lying about this, as part of the cover provided to her by Darth Vader. She infiltrated the Alliance in the city of Chinshassa, which had been devastated by a civil war between the wilderness barbarians and the city-dwelling humans. (MC60, UANT) Shamarok a small, flying rodent native to the planet Ithor, these creatures have the ability to mimic the voices and sounds of other creatures. Shortly before the Battle of Yavin, these creatures were very popular on certain Imperial worlds, especially Lianna, and the smuggling of shamaroks became a lucrative business. (SWJ3, DTR) Shamd City this is one of two major cities on the eastern continent of Kirima, and is the site of a major staroport. (TSK) Shamed Ones this was the name used by the Yuuzhan Vong to describe those warriors who suddenly were unable to withstand the intense scarring and ritual deformation of their species. Other Yuuzhan Vong were Shamed from birth, simply unable to withstand the impants and scarring. The Yuuzhan Vong believed that their gods had deemed an individual unworthy of continued favor, and changed their bodies. The ritual scarring became infected, and implants failed to take root. While these Yuuzhan Vong usually failed in their missions, they were considered too valuable to sacrifice to the gods. They were reduced in caste, relegated to the Shamed Ones, and forced to be humble and utile to their masters. The Shamed Ones believed that the generation-spanning mission to conquer the New Republic was ordained to be their salvation, for Yun-Shuno would redeem the Shamed Ones once the unclean galaxy was cleansed of heretics. Their beliefs were given a measure of credence when Vua Rapuung was revealed to have been infected by Mezhan Kwaad. The Shamed Ones now had evidence that a member of their caste could redeem him- or herself, because his disease was not god-given but merely a natural occurance. They also began wondering if their lower-class standing was not ordained by the gods, but imposed upon them by the higher castes. Also, Vua Rapuung's experiences with Anakin Solo gave the Shamed Ones hope for redemption, and the belief that the Jedi Knights were their hoped-for saviors spread quickly after Yuuzhan Vong were defeated on Yavin 4. (BP, EVC, EVR) Sha-mees craa shes-ayi this Eickarie phrase was used to praise the valor of one's comrades in battle. (FB) Shamel this small-time spacer hired Tesslar to steal speeders for his personal smuggling ring. (GG10) Shamunaar this large, predatory sauropod was native to the planet Roon, and was the only threat to the wild banthas which lived there. (EGP) Shamus Admiral Zaarin's modifed Nebulon-B2 frigate, it was his command ship during the Galactic Civil War. He used it to transport the various TIE prototypes he was developing. It was attacked numerous times by Alliance starfighters, but always managed to survive and perpetuate the TIE Fighter growth pattern. He used it to launch his attack on Emperor Palpatine at Coruscant. (TIE) Shan this surname was common among the Sullustan race, and meant "gold" in the Sullustan language. (GCG) Shan this Herglic term was originally used to describe a Herglic's pod aunt, or any sibling of its parents. After Herglics began traveling in the galaxy, it also was used to indicate any ship on which a Herglic have never ridden. (PGT) Shan Sien this was a noted Gossam individual, distinguished in the history of the planet Castell. (UANT) Shan, Bastila a native of the planet Talravin, this Jedi Knight was known for her strength with the Force, and was one of the Jedi dispatched to help liberate the planet Taris from the Sith some 4,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. She had been taken from her family at a young age, and she harbored some anger toward the Jedi for this, even after she fully embraced their teachings. Bastila was very young when it was discovered that she had immense skill in the techniques of battle meditation, and the development of this skill placed Bastila on the front lines against the Sith hordes. While outwardly she appeared overconfident, Bastila was all too aware of her situation and that of the Jedi. She devoted her life to the defeat of the Sith empire, hoping that along the way she would also prove herself as a Jedi Knight. It was rumored that her ability to control a battle with only her connection to the Force was discussed privately among the Sith, who feared her abilities might halt their advances. Her strong skills also worried the Jedi Council, which urged her to proceed with caution rather than on impulse alone. After the capture of Darth Revan and his subsequent forced return to the Light Side of the Force, Bastila was part of the team that was dispatched to Taris aboard the Endar Spire. After escaping Taris, Bastila and her band returned to Dantooine, where she was paired with Revan on a mission to locate Darth Malak and the Star Forge. They were captured, along with Carth Onasi, by Malak and held aboard the Leviathan, and it was during their escape that Revan learned of the truth behind his return to the Jedi. Bastila attacked Malak in order to allow the others to escape, and was again captured by the Sith. Malak tortured her, driving her to embrace the Dark Side of the Force. She nearly stopped Carth and Revan on the Unknown World of the Rakata, but they were able to drive her off. Later, at the Star Forge, Bastila confronted her former friends, but was unable to defeat them in combat. The Jedi among them managed to turn her away from the Dark Side. She returned to the Jedi Code, and helped the Jedi defeat Darth Malak and control the Star Forge. Bastila Shan was voiced by Jennifer Hale for the video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. (SWI67, KOTOR, SWDB) Shan, Deena this young woman joined the Alliance shortly after the Battle of Yavin, choosing a life of possible adventure over motherhood or a boring job. She was based on Etti IV, working aboard the Kalla's Stanchion as a supplies and requisitions agent. She had hoped to meet Han Solo, but was frustrated by his growing attraction to Leia Organa. She found herself flying aboard the Millennium Falcon when the Kalla's Stanchion was attacked by Imperial forces, and Han was forced to transport Leia to a meeting on Aguarl III. Their first jump into hyperspace went as planned, taking them to a remote corner of the galaxy. However, a distress call forced them to break off the rest of the jump. They found the remains of a ship that crashed on an uncharted planet, but the crew had been consumed by the native wildlife. Han and Chewbacca almost met the same fate, but Leia and Deena managed to reach them in time to blast them free. It was in the quiet time following the battle that Deena realized she had joined the Alliance for the wrong reasons. Instead of searching for her own future, Deena resolved to work harder at ensuring a better future for the rest of the galaxy. (SWEAT) Shan, Helena this woman was Bastila Shan's mother. During the height of the Great Sith War, Helena found herself stranded on Tatooine, during her search for daughter. Bastila and a group of other Jedi traveled to Tatooine to verify her story, and Bastila was surprised to find that Helena was actually her mother. They got into a huge argument over Bastila's loyalty to the Jedi Order, and Bastila turned her back on Helena. However, she realized that her mother was her only surviving family member, and returned to patch things up. Helena then revealed that Bastila's father had hidden a holocron in the desert, and allowed Bastila to recover it. (KOTOR) Shan, Zavol this was one of the many tourists who traveled to the planet Manaan during the height of the New Order, only to discover that the "luxury resort" was actually a polluted environment which was being destroyed by industrialization. (PH) Shana a female Mistryl guard working for Mara Jade. She was killed when Tol Sivron took the Death Star prototype from the Maw Installation and attacked Kessel. A shot from the station's superlaser caught her ship and destroyed it. (COTF) Shand Essil this was a noted individual from Koorivan history. (UANT) Shan'dira this young Twi'leki female sought passage off Ryloth, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. Her clan objected to her departure, and imprisoned her to keep her from leaving Ryloth. Mal'aa and a young Twi'lek named Halno'an helped a team of mercenaries infiltrate the Dira clan warrens and liberate Shan'dira. (PSPG) Shando this metropolitan area was located on the planet Lirra. (SWJ12) Shandor Squadron this Alliance starfighter squadron assisted a team of Onderonian rebels in destroying the Empire's Jyrenne Base, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. (SWJ10) Shang Lines this shipping and transportation corporation served the Endocray Sector during the Galactic Civil War. (IA) Shanga, Klyn the farmer-turned-militia Leader who led a rag-tag team of vigilantes across the galaxy to kill Vuffi Raa, who they believe was the cause of the destruction of the Renatasia System. Shanga's militia was hired by Rokur Gepta, who played Shanga's anger at Vuffi Raa for nearly destroying his system against his own need for revenge against Lando. He commands a specially-built combination of starfighters. None of the 24 ships are identical, but all are physically linked to a huge flying energy source. It appears to be a large, space-going spider when first encountered. Shanga has many titles in his rag-tag militia, including Fleet Admiral of the Renatasian Confederation. His face is covered with scars, so much so that it appears he has no original skin on his face. Shanga was a farmer in the Mathilde nation-state, and grew up as a warrior in the various interstate wars on Renatasia III. (LCF, LCS) Shang-Troy Thanabo this ancient Jedi Master, an alien being who resembled a white-skinned Nautolan, was one of the first of the Jedi Masters to take an apprentice. In fact, Shang-Troy took to siblings - twin boys from Boranall - as his Padawans. He discovered the children when they were still in their mother's womb; their connection to the Force brought him across the galaxy to Boranall to find them. Master Thanabo helped the mother give birth, but was forced to pull the two boys apart to get them out of the womb. This seemed to scar one brother, making him different from the other. He took the twin boys to his training facility and raised them himself, teaching them everything he knew about the Force, and learning a few things from the twins along the way. The bonds between then grew strong, and when the boys were old enough, Shang-Troy took them out into the galaxy to fight against evil. However, when the younger brother earned the love of a beautiful woman, the older one grew jealous and angry. He tried to sneak into the girl's room and steal her love, but she recognized the birth-scar on the older brother. This forced a wedge into the brother's love for each other, a wedge that Master Thanabo could do nothing to prevent or resolve. In their anger, the boys started fighting, and Master Thanabo tried to intervene. Blinded by their anger, the twins cut down their teacher and killed him. Instead of stopping them, Mater Thanabo's death only added to their hatred of each other. Calling upon huge amounts of Force energy, the two brothers destroyed themselves, the girl, and the entire planet. The resulting explosion created a star in the heavens. The story of Master Thanabo and his two Padawans became legend within the Jedi Order, and served as the basis for two of the Order's most prominent rules: a Master could only take a single Padawan learner, and intense emotion must be controlled or an individual risked being consumed by the Dark Side of the Force. (T14) Shanh this was the apex predator of the planet Ansion. The head of the shanh was dominated by its large teeth, while it moved about on six powerful legs. The teeth of the shanh were serrated and pointed backward, allowing the creature to grip its prey with incredible force. Shanhs often hunted in family groups, with the male making the initial attack while the females waited in ambush. (APS) Shanifer this was one of the most common names used by the Farghul people. (UANT) Shanko this three-meter-tall, insectoid being was the owner of Shanko's Hive, on the planet Borgo Prime. Distinguished by this three pairs of arms, Shanko also tended bar. (SA) Shanko's Hive an establishment on Borgo Prime, it was a cone-shaped building sealed in its own atmosphere. It was colored grayish-green. (SA) Shanks this man was one of many lieutenants serving Orman Tagge, during the years following the Battle of Yavin. Shanks originally took the position of liaison to the House of Tagge in an effort to further his career, but the continual failure of Orman to carry out his plans left Shanks without distinction. Unfortunately for Shanks, he was aboard the Tagge ship when they tried to abmush the Alliance at Junction. They had hoped to use the Omega Frost device to destroy the Alliance fleet, but Luke Skywalker was able to deactive the system and allow the Alliance ships to pass unharmed. They opened fire on the Tagge ship, destroying it in minutes. All hands aboard, including Orman Tagge and Shanks, were killed in the explosion. (MC25, MC33) Shankti Drive Works this company was headquartered in the city of D'larah, on the planet Demophon. They were among the forerunners in hyperdrive manufacturing and development, and created the hyperdrive motivators used on Imperial-class Star Destroyers. Note that The Far Orbit Project denotes this corporation as Shanki Drive Works. (SN, FOP) Shannador's Revenge a two-kilometer-long Invincible-class Dreadnaught used by the Corporate Sector Authority. It intercepted a disguised Millennium Falcon when Han Solo and Chewbacca try to escape from Orron III. (HSE, CSA) Shannessi, Jeph this Imperial Colonel was in command of the forces controlling the planet of Minntaa, until a group of Alliance SpecForce agents assassinated him just outside his garrison base. His officers and troops were suddenly demoralized, and the Alliance was able to take control of the planet. (ROE) Shanpa a musical style developed on Manpha, it is centered by the music of the Growdi flute. (MTSE) Shan-pakk this Herglic phrase meant starport. (PGT) Shanpan this was the only city on the planet Manpha that had a spaceport. (MTSE) Shantee, Phinea this woman lived in Bestine, on the planet Tatooine, during the height of the New Order. (GQRG) Shantipole one of the Roche asteroids inhabited by the Verpine. It was the site of a research station that developed the B-Wing. (SFS) Shantipole the Alliance Corvette used to evacuate the Verpines working on the Shantipole Project with Admiral Ackbar. They were forced to evacuate when the project was compromised by a spy. (XW) Shantipole Project a joint venture commissioned by Admiral Ackbar and the Verpine colonies of Slayn & Korpil, the Shantipole Project was designed to create more effective starfighters to combat the growing Imperial war machine. The primary offspring of the Project was the B-Wing starfighter. It was nearly taken over by Captain Kolaff and the Empire during the development of the B-Wing Expanded, but Alliance agents working with Ackbar were able to drive Kolaff off. (SFS) Shanzar this Em'liy was distinguished in the history of the planet Shalyvane. (UANT) Shapani Bypass this short hyperspace route branched off the Rimma Trade Route and connected Tapani Sector to the rest of the galaxy. It was also known as the Bacta Bypass, since it was originally created to provide a means by which bacta - produced on Thyferra - could reach the Core faster. (PGT) Shaparo this Alliance agent was part of the team which was trapped between Imperial forces and the Assassin's Guild in the Tylerin Embankment, on Archais. Shaparo's ability to keep their damaged equipment operating allowed the Alliance team a chance to escape. (AIR) Shape Throwing this was the given to the process by which a non-corporeal deity creates a physical manifestation of itself. (CSWDW) Shapers this caste of Yuuzhan Vong society was known for their ability to create living technologies from raw, organic materials. There were three tiers of Shapers: Initiates, Adepts, and Masters. Like most other Yuuzhan Vong castes, the Shapers had a patron diety, known as Yun'N'Shel. As an Adept grew in power and skill, they ritually scarred themselves in ways similar to that of Yuuzhan Vong warriors. However, the mutilations of the Shapers were purely functional. Chief among them was the removal of each natural hand, which were replaced with specially-grown hands equipped with various tools and blades for use in shaping new forms of bio-technology. The right hand was the most obviously different, having a cephalopod shape and eight fingers instead of five. Another distinguishing feature of a Shaper was the unusual headdress they wore, which seemed to writhe like a Medusa's head and was attuned to the Shaper's emotional state. Once the Yuuzhan Vong realized that the Jedi Knights were unusual enough to manipulate the Force - an entity that didn't exist in their galaxy but obviously could be used - several sects of Shapers were put to work on finding a way to exterminate the "Jedi problem." (DTR, EVC, SWI62, UF, UFCD) Shaping this was the process in which the annealed seeds of the boras tree were shaped into new forms of boras. The process of shaping seed-disks into Sekotan starships mimicked this natural process. (RP) Shar Dakhan this ancient Sith magician was one of Naga Sadow's supporters. He was one of the primary planners and organizers of Sadow's naval fleet, which was created to attack the Old Republic and expand the Sith Empire. (FOSE) Shar Shar this bloated Zeetsa served as an assistant to regent G'Mai Duris, during the height of the Clone Wars. (HIV) Shar, Ayla a native of the planet Korbin, this woman worked as a miner and resource coordinator for Vulca Minerals before joining the Alliance. She provided the Alliance with a wealth of information on industrial sabotage and resource management, and was instrumental in the hijacking of many Imperial ore haulers. Ayla also served, for a time, as a foster agent. (AIR) Sharalon this woman was the main desk manager at the Regal Bothan Hotel during the height of the Galactic Civil War. She was also an Imperial Intelligence agent who had spent most of her career bringing down rebellious cells throughout the Core Worlds. She was assigned to the Regal Bothan after a debacle on Kuat. (SESB) Shard native to the planet Orax, this was a species of intelligent, crystalline lifeform. Their physiology was based on silicon rather than carbon, and they grew to sizes of 40 centimeters in length. They appeared to be simply crystals, but the molecular makeup of their forms resembled a complex form of circuitry which developed its own form of electromagnetic energy, and gave them the ability to think, sense, and interact. The average Shard has a long lifecycle, with the oldest clusters being several thousand years of age. After making contact with early settlers on Orax, the Shards and their human neighbors discovered a way to "disconnect" a Shard from the planet and place it inside a droid body, thereby giving it mobility and enhanced sensory input. These Shards traveled to the corners of the galaxy, attempting to gather information and then return to Orax. During the New Order, Orax was raided for crystals, and many clusters of intelligent life were destroyed, believed to be simply stones. The suriving Shards eventually aligned themselves with the Alliance, and those with droid bodies became some of the Alliance's best spies. (AE) Shard this was the nickname given to the clone trooper commander who was assigned to Jedi Master Darrus Jeht, during the height of the Clone Wars. (LFCW) Shard of Alderaan this computer slicing program was known to be capable of defeating the security measures of almost any Imperial scandoc. It was created by the Alliance agent known as "Never Die," but was stolen by pirates who worked for Begas Tok. Tok then arranged to auction off the computer program to the highest bidder. He set up an elaborate auction aboard the luxury sail barge Dune Princess, and invited representatives of the Alliance and the Empire, as well as independent interests. Unfortunately for Tok, the sail barge was beset by a sandstorm, and in the resulting confusion, Tok lost the datapad containing the program. It's exact whereabouts were never discovered. (LAA) Sharda this woman was a member of the Rabid Mynocks when she met Chop Harlison. They fell in love and got married, produced a daughter named Jardra. Unfortunately, Sharda was killed when the Spiders attacked Mynock territory. (SWJ6) Sharden, Eida this woman was a wealthy entrepreneur native to the planet Exocron. She was a long-time friend of Captain Horzao Darr, although he didn't know that she was also a member of the western pirates who loathed the Devisors and wanted technology returned to the people. When Darr suggested to Kaiya Adrimetrum that Eida could help free the crew of the FarStar, she agreed, but only if Adrimetrum would provide her with enough technical information to allow her to create modern hyperdrives and computer systems. (KO) Shardona, Plin this young woman was an Alliance field procurement working for the Sandwind Team after the Battle of Hoth. (SSR) Shardra this smuggler worked in the Corporate Sector, where she met and fell in love with Doc, the former Klaus Vandangante. They were married, and had a daughter, Jessa. Shardra did not live to see her daughter grow up, however, as she was suddenly killed in a fuel dump explosion. (CSA) Sharene this man, the husband of Lodos, was one of the first colonists to settle the Elrood System many thousands of years ago. (PG3) Sharene this was the first of Elrood's two moons. It was named for Sharene, the husband of one of Elrood's first colonists. (PG3) Shargael this Imperial Moff survived the aftermath of the Battle of Endor, managing to maintain control of I-sector in the process. (POT) Shark this small fighter, designed by the Mon Calamari for use by Commander Merai's forces during the Clone Wars, was hidden within the hold of Merai's command ship. During the Battle of Kamino, the command ship was forced to crash-land in the oceans of Kamino. Merai himself took the Shark into battle beneath the waves, hoping to destroy the cloning facilities and eliminate the Old Republic's source of clone troopers. While the Shark could function equally well in water, atmosphere, or open space, it took a tremendous amount of power to change from one environment to another. This meant that it had to be launched into the right location for combat, and could not chase down a craft which could move between water and air. The Shark resembled a flat, lozenge-shaped craft, with a small tail fin at the rear, giving it the appearance of a flat-bodied shark. When Merai's forces could not defeat the Jedi defending Kamino, Commander Merai flew the Shark into the midst of the hyperspace rings used by the Jedi starfighters, and activated the self-destruct mechanism. The ship exploded, destroying many of the hyperspace rings and killing Merai, but the resulting confusion allowed Merai's forces to flee into hyperspace. (RDK) Shark this Mobquet combat airspeeder was an ugly, ungainly craft which handled like a crippled bantha. Much of the craft's handling problems came from the wart-like weapons turret that supported the double laser cannon that served as the ship's only weapon. The turret was taken from the P-34 prototype, and was quite powerful despite its effects on the craft's mobility. The Shark measured five meters in length, and required a pilot and gunner to operate. It could carry very little else, with only enough space to handle ten kilograms of cargo. The Shark had a flight ceiling of 300 meters, and could attain speeds of 1,000 kilometers an hour. (GSE) Shark an Imperial assault transport operative during the Galactic Civil War. It was protecting station NL-1 during Thrawn's visit. (TIE) Sharka'k this Gree craftsman created the device which became known as the Sharka'k Noor. It was the premier device in his collection, but he died on Asation before passing on its use to an apprentice. (SWJ14) Sharka'k Noor this ancient Gree device was created by Sharka'k, who died before he could pass on its operation to an apprentice. The device was formed from three short cylinders connected by short arms. The outer cylinders were shorter than the central cylinder, and had fingertip-shaped depressions at their tops. The central cylinder was marked by glyphs, and had a display panel. It emitted a deep, bass tone as it was used. Sharka'k designed the Noor to manipulate geological activity of the world on which it was used. It could create new volcanoes, cause earthquakes, and affect changes to the planet's core. It was originally designed as a planetary engineering tool, and Sharka'k guarded its secrets so that it couldn't be used as a weapon. Unfortunately, Sharka'k died before passing on any knowledge of the Noor's operation, and the was stored in the Gree archives for many millennia. It ws later stolen by Doctor Ils Ee, who inadvertently set off a series of volcanic eruptions on Tujiamoor with it. Doctor Ee's whereabouts, and those of the Noor, remain a mystery. (SWJ14) Sharky this smuggler and his gang were one of the first groups to begin smuggling goods to the natives of the planet Ralltiir, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. (SWJ3) Sharky a group of Alliance YT-1300s destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Sharlee this white-haired young woman worked as the sensor and computer technician on Constancia's Outpost 8 defense facility, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Like most such workers, Sharlee spent a local year on the asteroid before being relieved for ground-side work, and much of the year was spent in solitude. To ensure her safety while working on Outpost 8, Sharlee wore a suit of augmented battle armor that gave her the appearance of an ornate battle droid. It was Sharlee who rescued Luke Skywalker and Gamine from their starship, when Imperial forces tried to destroy them. She later showed her skills with a blaster when she accompanied Han Solo on a mission to distract the Imperial forces over Constancia, while Luke and Gamine traveled to the surface. (LAT1) Sharlissian Trade Corridor this hyperspace trade route was open during the last decades of the Old Republic, and allowed Coreward planets to do business with planets such as Kabal. In the wake of the Battle of Naboo, the Sharlissian Trade Corridor remained one of the most heavily-taxed trade routes, making it cost-prohibitive for most shipping companies to makes runs. This led to food riots on planets like Kabal. (HNN4) Sharnaff this was a species of specially-designed, bio-engineered creature that was found on the planet Corellia. (GQRG) Sharockk this intelligent, attractive woman served Santhe/Sienar Technologies as a receptionist at the corporation's Lianna headquarters. She is very good at sifting out the riff-raff from the real businessbeings, and is tough as a Wookiee when it comes to keeping them out. (ML) Sharp this was Alliance starfighter pilot slang for a TIE/fc fighter. (SWJ10) Sharp Elbow this was the name of an Imperial starfighter maneuver in which a ship banked hard to the right, banked again immediately to the left, then again to the right, in order to evade pursuit. (SWED) Sharp Spiral this was the name of the Cutlass-9 starfighter owned by Jedi Master Saesee Tiin. The ship was a gift from a grateful diplomat from the planet Duro, and had been heavily modified by Master Tiin over time. With its augmented drive systems, the Sharp Spiral had a Class 1 hyperdrive, and was capable of speeds near 8,000 kilometers per hour in atmosphere. (NEGC, PJSB, NEGV) Sharpshooter V BlasTech's modified blaster carbine, this weapon has been fitted with a multi-spectrum targetting sight. This addition, when coupled with the Sharpshooter's tightly-coherent energy bolt, makes the weapon deadly accurate over a long range. The combination of these two advances drains an incredible amount of power from the weapon, however. (ISB) Sharptooth Collector this specialized repulsor-equipped sled was developed on Naos III as a way for fishermen to transport their catch to the nearest city for processing. The Naos sharptooth was considered a delicacy in many parts of the galaxy, but it had to be harvested and flash-frozen as soon afterward to maintain the best taste and texture. The sharptooth fishermen couldn't wait until the harvesting was done to offload their catch, so they employed drivers to operate the collectors on regular runs. (LEV) Sharu many fabulous legends held that the Sharu were an ancient alien race which inhabited the Rafa System, but which mysteriously disappeared ages ago. They were a technologically-advanced race, as evidenced by the wonderful buildings and monuments they built throughout the system. They left a treasure trove of artifacts behind, many of them left to their descendents, the Toka. One of them was the Mindharp, which was rumored to be a way that the Toka could recall the Sharu from their hiding it the Toka were in dire straits. The Sharu were described as "superhumanoids" by scholars, and are believed to have lived in an incredibly long period of advanced evolution, possibly billions of years. When the first humans came to the Rafa System, they befriended the Sharu. When the Sharu were forced to disappear, some bind with the humans was broken. Those humans, the ancestors of the Toka, were unable to recover from this breaking of contact. All of this was disproved when Lando Calrissian and Mohs found the Mindharp on Rafa V. It was then revealed that the Sharu, fearing some threat to their civilization, decided to hide their knowledge and intellect until it was safe to re-emerge. They built huge structures which resembled living spaces but where really vast computer banks of stored knowledge. They devised a grand scheme in which their race could survive, but it required them to be rendered ignorant, and their knowledge stored in the computer banks. They developed the life-crystals as a device which would continually sap the intellect and knowledge from all subsequent generations, maintaining the disguise of the simple-minded Toka. A single member of each generation would be allowed access to the ancient knowledge. This High Singer would keep the hidden Sharu alive by teaching various chants and rituals to the Toka. The Singer's duty was to await the coming of the Bearer and the Emissary, or pass on his knowledge to the next generation. In order to unlock the captive Sharu intelligence, the ancients created the Mindharp, which they hid in the Great Pyramid on Rafa V, and the Key of the Overpeople, which they sent out of the Rafa System. When the threat to the Sharu had passed, the Bearer would arrive in the Rafa System with the Emissary, bearing the Key. He would then use the Key in the Great Lock, entering the pyramid and finding the Mindharp. He would then use the Mindharp to release the Sharu. The Toka Mohs was just about to pass on his duties as High Singer when Lando Calrissian entered the Rafa System. Lando and his droid, Vuffi Raa, were set up by Duttes Mer and Rokur Gepta as the Bearer and the Emissary, respectively. Together, Lando, Mohs, and Vuffi Raa retrieved the Mindharp, only to have it stolen by Duttes Mer, who believed it could control the minds of others. He activated it, thus beginning a system-wide reshaping of the land. Mer was absorbed by the Mindharp as it started activating the Sharu computer banks. The Rafa System continued to undergo massive geological and physical changes, in preparation for the return of the Sharu. (LCM) Sharu Trammic this was a sub-dialect of the Old High Trammic language, adapted for use by the Sharu that lived on Rafa V. (GMR5) Shasa this young Selkath female and her roommates were part of a group of several Selkath youths who were tricked into joining the Sith on the planet Manaan, during the height of the Great Sith War. It was Shaelas who feared that they had been captured by the Sith, and he asked the Jedi Knights to investigate. The Jedi discovered that Shasa and the other Selkath had been falsely lured to the Sith base as part of a plot to infiltrate the Selkath people. In the end, Shasa was freed and the Sith treachery was exposed. (KOTOR) Shasa Ale an ale favored by the natives of Ado Sector. (FOP) Shasa Tiel this female Ishi Tib was an accountant for SoroSuub until she was blackmailed into working for Jabba the Hutt. She served as an assistant to Mosep, but hated her job and secretly longed to escape from Jabba. (CCG7) Shasan this was the term used to describe an individual member of the Order of Shasa. (PH) Shasfath Cluster an area of the galaxy located near the Inner Rim and the Expansion Region. (SWJ5) Shashay this race of avians descended from birds on the planet Crytal Nest. They are humanoid in basic appearance, with colorful plumage and vestigial wings. Their wings are no longer used for flying, but will allow the Shashay to glide across a short distance. They are a graceful race, but are also given to quick tempers. The Shashay communicate with a wondrously-rich series of trills and riffs, and those Shashay which have left the planet are known as space singers. Because of their ability to manipulate the various musical arrangements required of their songs, the Shashay have developed large brains, and have the innate ability to calculate galactic navigational coordinates. This ability also garnered them the nickname space singers. (TA) Shas'mink this is a Laerdocian swear-word. (SOP) Shassa this is a curse used by the natives of Emberlene. (SOP) Shasstariss Whisperers Corporation this family-run business was contracted by the Empire to developed specialized, military encryption codes for Imperial computer systems. Among the codes developed by Shasstatiss was the encrypt codes that protected the control nodes for Imperial-class Star Destroyers. (GMR10) Shata native to the Uba System, this large beast was domesticated by the Ubese people, who used its hide to create a durable leather. (VD) Shatoon Monastery a religious retreat on the planet Onderon. (EE) Shatoyo an old Jedi Master who, at the Assembly on Deneba, spoke out on the way the Dark Side and the Sith teachings behave. (DLS) Shatras this was a race of bipedal reptilians native to the planet Trascor. These aliens were similar in size to tall humans, but were exceptionally strong. Their wide, flat heads were supported by a snake-like neck, and dominated by four bulbous eyes. This physiology allowed the Shatras to see in a 720-degree area. There were five distinct races of Shatras, including the Y'tras and the Hy'tras. (AE, AIR) Shatter Gun developed by the Verpine, this weapon was a delicate pistol which fired highly-accelerated particles of alloy. The shotgun effect was devastating, but the shatter gun was prone to breakdown or explosion if improperly handled or dropped. (GFT, RCHC) Shatter Missile this was a type of projectile weapon developed by the ancient Mandalorians. Upon impacting a target, a shatter missile fragmented into hundreds of smaller pieces, causing huge amounts of collateral damage. (SWI80) Shattered Rock, The this was the name given to one of the Alliance's asteroid bases, scouted by Mils Gessak and built with the help of Arago Tanca. (HAS) Shatterpoint this term was used to describe the locations at which even the hardest material could be struck, resulting in its breaking into pieces. Most commonly associated with Corusca gems, shatterpoints are notoriously difficult to locate, and the judgement of how much force to exert on a shatterpoint is an art only a few beings ever learn. Too little force applied to a shatterpoint results in a degradation of the crystalline matrix, which caused the gem to fall apart later. Too much force, and the entire gem shatters instantly. A precisely-gauged blow resulted in the shearing of the gem along a certain plane, resulting in a beautiful facet. (SHPT) Shatuun this planet is a largely uninhabited world found in the Kathol Outback between the Uukaablis and Nah'Malis Systems. Its surface is dominated by rugged moutain ranges which are continually strafed by intense electrical storms. This combination means that travellers between Uukaablis and Danoor rarely, if ever, stop here. This was quite all right with a pair of Duinuogwuin star dragons who decided to reproduce there. They created a home for themselves some 60 years before the Battle of Endor, but were quite reclusive in their ways. They would accept visitors they believe they can trust, since they didn't want the rest of the Outback to know they were there. (KO) Shaum Hii a oceanic planet located in the Tragan Cluster, Shaum Hii is the homeworld of the Kian'thar race. It is known for its loud, raucous derlac "cattle markets." (DFR, GG12) Shaupat this nocturnal Nabooan predator uses its claws to cut up its prey into small pieces, since its mouth is quite small. The blood of the shaupat contains an alkyl poison which is deadly to some other carnivores, helping the shaupat avoid being eaten. The bite of a shaupat is also quite painful, as their saliva has a mildly poisonous element in it as well. The Gungans have discovered that the shaupat blood can be distilled and used as a bleach-like stain remover. (GF) Shaupaut this was a species of carnivorous marsupial native to the canopy of the jungles found on the planet Naboo. Shaupauts hung from branches by their prehensile tails, waiting for small creatures to fly or wander by. The sharps claws and long fingers of the shaupaut made grasping and capturing easier. (WSW) Sha'vah this was the Noghri command for silence. (DFR) Sha-viri this was the name of a distinguished Vor individual. (UANT) Shavit this is a swear word used by the farmers of Pakrik Minor. (VOF) Shavree this young woman sold a working lightsaber to the proprietors of Exotic Items, located aboard the Ithorian herdship Bazaar. She claimed it was her own lightsaber, although she was unable to communicate with the Force. (GA) Shawda Ubb this alien race, native to the planet Manpha, resembles a pot-bellied amphibian. They have green skin that covers their bulbous body, which is supported by spindly arms and legs. Their small heads are dominated by heavy brow-ridges, and a thin row of knobs runs from their foreheads down their necks. When cornered or attacked, Shawda Ubb can spit a paralyzing poison at their enemies. (CCG9) Shawgrim, Ral a native of the planet Zalso, this Alliance technician was discovered to be a traitor selling information to the Empire. Born aboard the Panorama while his parents were on vacation, Ral joined the Alliance after his parents were killed by Imperial troops on Zalso, and proved to be a valiant warrior. He was hospitalized twice during the battle for Jendar. He was supposed to deliver plans of the X-Wing starfighter to Moff Brinkan, but failed to do so. Brinkan later put a bounty on his head, but Shawgrim was never captured by Imperial forces. He reappeared shortly afterward, wanted by the New Republic for the theft of the X-Wing plans. (SWJ4) Shawken this planet's dense catacombs were littered with traps, set by the ancient Shawkenese to deter graverobbing and pillaging. It was on Shawken that Luke Skywalker and Plif were invited to attend a meeting with the planet's leaders, shortly after the Battle of Endor, to discuss Shawken's position on the new galactic government. Up until this time, Shawken had been under Imperial control. Santor, the planetary leader, explained that the Imperials simply packed up and left when they learned of Emperor Palpatine's death, and Shawken simply forgot about them. A number of excavations were left open when the Imperial left, however, providing unusual scavenging opportunities. (MC87) Shawken Spur this was one of many ancient hyperspace pathways that connected Coruscant to the rest of the galaxy. This particular route connected Coruscant with the planet Shawken. (CCW) Shawkenese this was the name used by the human natives of the planet Shawken. They were known for their ability to harness energy into seemingly inert objects, creating batteries and power cells from everyday things. Ancient Shawkenese were known as philosophers and scientists, but they also followed a nihilistic view of the universe. Ancient Shawken scientists devised ways to bringing about the destruction of the universe and a new sort of "big bang" which would rebuild a better galaxy. To this end, they devised monstrous technologies that could destroy solar systems and galaxies by creating a self-sustaining chain reaction of collisions and explosions. Luckily for the rest of the galaxy, the secrets of using this technology died with the ancient Shawkens. The technology was almost activated by Rik Duel and his gang of thieves, while they were accompanying Luke Skywalker on a diplomatic mission. Only the heroic efforts of Kiro stopped the device and saved the galaxy. (MC87) Shawnkyr Nuruodo this female Chiss was a member of the Syndic Mitth'raw'nuruodo who served under Jagged Fel in the Chiss Navy. Two years younger than Jag, she accompanied him on a mission to scout those planets already captured by the Yuuzhan Vong from the Unknown Regions Coreward, shortly after the Battle of Coruscant, to find any shred of information on the Yuuzhan Vong. After meeting up with Jaina Solo on Hapes, Shawnkyr failed to see what Colonel Fel saw in the younger woman. Shawnkyr was openly disdainful of Jaina's skills and ability to lead, despite the impressive results she achieved against the Yuuzhan Vong. When Jagged joined the Twin Suns Squadron, Shawnkyr was given command of the Chiss Vanguard Squadron which was assigned to the New Republic remnant on Borleias. Just after the Second Battle of Coruscant, Shawnkyr bristled at the prospect of being re-missioned, believing that their mission was simply to evaluate the galactic situation and return to Csilla. Jag explained that any damage they could do to the Yuuzhan Vong while on Borleias would only help the Chiss, and would provide deeper intelligence on the alien invaders. Shawnkyr agreed to remain on Borleias and transmit any information they gathered via holotransmission to Csilla, provided that Jag agreed to return to Csilla immediately if she were to die in combat. Together, they worked with the New Republic military, after Jag realized that they would have to fight alongside the Republic in order to gather detailed intelligence to send back to Csilla. Shawnkyr bristled at the idea of fighting for the Republic, but understood the necessity of good data. After the Battle of Ebaq, however, Shawnkyr decided that there was enough information on the Yuuzhan Vong, and was given leave by Jag to return to Csilla. (DJ, EL1, EL2, FH1, GMR7) Shawpee Gang this gang of mild-mannered hoodlums patrolled the street of Mos Eisley during the last years of the New Order. (CCG9) Shawti one of the many Hutt colony worlds, Shawti was also a breeding world for many of their slave races. Clan Desilijic bred Klatooinan slaves on this world. (CCG9) Shaxrigge, Rex this heavily-marketed Core celebrity was under investigation for stealing corporate secrets. Authorities in the Corporate Sector trails him, believing that he would woo female executives and get them to reveal their corporate secrets. The last woman he tried to swindle was actually Dagmar Vozda, who was working undercover on Etti IV. However, Shaxrigge nearly got away from her and almost killed her, but for the timely intervention of Fiolla. She was on vacation from school at the time, and happened to recognize him. When he pulled a vibroknife on Vozda, Fiolla stepped in and thwarted his escape. Shaxrigge was arrested on the spot. (CSA) Shay a native of Targonn, Shay led a series of attacks on the dictator Craw. The Targonnians he led were known as Revoltists, and tried to overthrow Craw's despotical reign. He failed to overthrow Craw, but did manage to rescue the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO from Craw's clutches. The droids were reunited with Master Zorneth, who eventually toppled Craw's empire. (DRO) Shayl this was one of the many names given to female Bothans. In the Bothan language, it meant "sweet" or "dear." (GCG, WOTC) Shayl Le'tah this female Bothan was a Jedi Knight who was known for her skills as an investigator. (GMR3) Shaymore home planet of the Sessehshallah, it was mined extensively for its fossil hydrocarbon-based fuels. The Alliance helped to free the planet from Imperial control. (RPG) Shaynday this Snivvian word represented the number 6. (HNN5) Shayne Gerarre this Cerean male, an employee of the Spirited Spirits shop in the city of Hedrett, was a native of the planet Cularin. Shayne was known to the general populace of Hedrett and Gadrin as the creator of the Double-Dip Outer Rim Rumdrop, the specialty drink that made Spirited Spirits famous. He was later discovered to have been one of the original members of the underground resistance that sprang up on Cularin, after the Metatheran Cartel began taking control of the planet's trade. (EOS) Shaywa, Mapes this man was a non-descript individual with a secret life. Working from a base on Mexeluine, Mapes could assume any number of roles, depending on the mission he was given. He was outwardly an agent of FiggEx Security, but in reality he was the police force's Chief officer. Mapes was also a key member of FiggEx Security's so-called "black ops" force, responsible for carrying out the dirty work that needed to be done in order to Figg Excavations to succeed. He often assumed the alias of Barseth Gynes, and it was in this role that he hired Nogo Sistek to locate the noted pirates Salmakk and Clabburn. As soon as the pirates were hired, Mapes worked diligently to ensure that any ties between the pirates and FiggEx were eliminated, providing FiggEx with a way to legally break away from the Mining Guild. (WOA34) Shazeen a older Swimmer living in the Dellaltian lake near J'uoch's mining camp, he is Kasarax's uncle. Shazeen was the Top Bull on the lake when Kasarax decided to take control of the lake, and was bested in a race by Kasarax. This meant Shazeen had to submit to Kasarax's usurious practices. This ended when Han Solo bargained for transport across the lake. At first, Shazeen thought Hasti was Lanni, since she had dressed in the same clothes Lanni had worn a few months earlier. This spurred Han's group on, since it gave them another clue as to where Lanni might have been going just before she was killed. Kasarax demanded 40 driit each, to transport the group across the lake, which enraged Shazeen. Shazeen offered to transport them for nothing, in an effort to get Kasarax angry. It worked, and a challenge race ensued. The race quickly degraded into physical combat, in which Shazeen overcame the younger Kasarax and forced him to submit. This ended Kasarax's control of the lake. (HSL) Shea this Cerean woman was Ki-Adi-Mundi's bond wife. He was reluctant to have a child with her, for births with his other honor-wives had always produced girls. She was somewhat sensitive to the Force. Ki desperately wanted a son, and after he rescued Slyvn from Ephant Mon, they agreed to try and have a child of their own. (PTR) Shea this was a common name among Cerean females. Unlike their male counterparts, Cerean females use a single name unless they became a bond-wife. In this case, a female will take on their husband's grandfather's name for official matters. The name Shea indicated darkness, nighttime, or mystery. (GCG) Shear Mite this insect, native to the planet Dathomir, was named for its razor-sharp mandibles. (GQRG) Shear-Plane Mode a way of operating a tractor beam, shear-plane mode involved using the beam in such a way that it moved an object perpendicular to the beam, rather than along it. (TTSB) Shearran this was a common name given members of Trianii society. (WOTC, UANT) Sheathipede-class Shuttle this was the official class designation of the Neimoidian Shuttle. These shuttles measured just fifteen meters in length, and were piloted by two droids. Each shuttle was armed with a single blaster cannon. (NEGV) Shebba Kalshi Desilijic a member of the Desilijic clan, this Hutt was the master of a vast plantation on Shawti. Shebba owned the Klatooinan named Umpass-stay until the Klatooinan insulted Shebba's nephew, Jabba. Jabba had Shebba assassinated and took ownership of Umpass-stay. (MTSE) Shebs this was a Mandalorian swear word that referred to certain private body parts. (RCHC) Sheckil this surname was common among human settlements found throughout in the galaxy. (GCG) Sheckil this man was a former warrant officer from the planet Concord Dawn, who joined the Empire as a security officer and quickly rose through the ranks. As a Lieutenant assigned to the Death Squadron, Sheckil was placed in charge of the transport of dangerous prisoners. It was rumored that he was Boba Fett's twin brother, although this was never substantiated. It was Lieutenant Sheckil who was ordered by Darth Vader to ensure that Leia Organa, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and C-3PO did not discover the Imperial presence on Cloud City until Lord Vader could capture them himself. Lieutenant Sheckil was portrayed by Jeremy Bulloch in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. (CCG5, T6, OWS) Shedao Shai this Yuuzhan Vong commander assumed control of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy after Nom Anor failed to secure the intial worlds of Vector Prime. Shedao himself tasted defeat on Bimmiel and Dantooine, but regained control and decided to strike out against the Jedi Knights. Shedao was a descendant of the famed Mongei Shai, whose expedition was one of the first to venture into the galaxy some fifty years before the assault on Belkadan and Dubrillion. Shedao had hoped to recover the body of his ancestor, but Doctor Anki Pace and her team recovered the remains in order to better study the Yuuzhan Vong. After learning that the Jedi defeated and killed two members of his famly on Bimmiel, Shedao Shai felt a need to know more about the New Republic and the Jedi. Thus, when Elegos A'Kla submitted himself as an emmissary, Shedao Shai agreed to show him everything about the Yuuzhan Vong. He was questioned constantly by his second in command, Deign Lian, who was secretly working with the Yuuzhan Vong Warmaster to further the invasion's progress as quickly as possible. In the end, though, Shedao Shai was forced to strangle Elegos with his bare hands. He then had the Caamasi's skeletong gilded and sent back to Corran Horn, who had killed Shai's kin. Shedao Shai demanded retribution and the return of Mongei Shai's remains, despite the pleas of Deign Lian to abandon his "personal agenda." After the Battle of Garqi, Shedao Shai agreed to a duel with Corran on the surface of Ithor. The stakes were simple: the winner obtained possession of Ithor. Corran managed to defeat and kill Shedao Shai in the struggle, leaving Deign Lian in control of the Yuuzhan Vong forces. Despite the honor of Shedao Shai's death, Deign Lian went ahead with his own plans and wiped out all life on Ithor. (DTO, DTR) Shedra Line this section of the monorail commutubes that criss-cross Umgul City runs through the center of the city. (JASB) Shee this was a Korunnai expression of exasperation. (SHPT) Shee, Cian this almond-eyed woman was a frequent, though mysterious, patron of the Outlander Club during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. She was sometimes seen with Kalyn Farnmir, which lent a dangerous aspect to her already mysterious past. (OWS, SWI75) Sheebareevadee this lazy Squib owned a general store named Sheebareevadee's Emporium of Interstellar Goods in Jugsmuk Station, on Gamorr. He hated Gamorr, but was too lazy to pack up and find a new location. (SWJ14) Sheebareevadee's Emporium of Interstellar Goods this general store, located in Gamorr's Jugsmuk Station, was owned by the Squib named Sheebareevadee. (SWJ14) Sheebla according to a humorous story that appeared on the HoloNet during the years following the Battle of Naboo, Sheebla was a female Gungan warrior who was in love with George R. Binks. However, George turned down the love of Sheebla to marry another female, since Sheebla was unable to bear him a son. Unfortunately for George, his first and only son turned out to be Jar Jar Binks. (T20) Sheer Silence this was the brand name of Audio Performance Incorporated's disruption bubble generator. This device created a two-meter sphere which did not allow sound waves to penetrate it. Thus, beings inside the Sheer Silence bubble could converse without fear of being overheard. The Sheer Silence was originally marketed to beings who wanted to enjoy music or a conversation in a semi-public area, creating a personal "listening chamber." However, criminals and spies soon discovered that the Sheer Silence provided an added emasure of security for clandestine communications. (ROE, AEG) Sheeshoo this was a common name for Ewok females. Like other Ewok names, it referred to a spirit or character in the Ewoks' mythology. (GCG) Sheeshoo according to Ewok legend, this tree spirit often talked to Ewoks by shaking the leaves of the tallest trees. (GCG) Sheff, Wip this man was one of the prison guards known as the Helmet Squad, working at the Oovo IV prison facility during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. Sheff was part of a large internal smuggling operation that ensured the inmates had all manner of articles that were otherwise prohibited at many prison facilities. Compounding this fact, Sheff was skimming profits from the smuggling operations, fueling his own illicit desires. This was discovered by several prisoners who were eventually released from Oovo IV, and related to several prominent Hutt crimelords. This led to a bounty being placed on Sheff's head, which Jango Fett claimed during his "rescue" of Bendix Fust. (BH) Sheffield, Quinn this Baron of House Reena had represented Reena for seven consecutive years in the Vor-cal without making a single kill. Despite his record, Sheffield was not upset, since the Vor-cal provided him a chance to escape the stuffy politics of Tapani Sector and spent all of his time in the outdoors. His lack of success also distracted other nobles from the fact that Sheffield was also one of House Reena's key advisors. (LOE) Shef'na this was a fruit-bearing plant that provided growers with a sweet fruit that grew in two distinct halves. (RCHC) Shelf Station 321 this Rendeel Industries deep-water processing plant was abandoned after the Quekka Trench Station was abandoned. (HAS) Shelf Station 432 this Rendeel Industries deep-water processing plant was a sister station to the Quekka Trench Station. Station 432 was destroyed in the governmental civil war which wiped out the population of quekka fish in the area. (HAS) Shelkar this ancient Selkath served as a judge in Ahto City, on his homeworld of Manaan, during the decades leading up to the Great Sith War. Shelkar was one of the judges who presided over the trial of Sunry. He knew of Sunry's heroic past, but was unable to understand how his Hero's Cross medal came to be on Elassa's body. (KOTOR) Shell this was one of the most common female names among the Corellians. (GMR9) Shell this young woman was a computer slicer. She and her partner Deke once broke into a backup computer maintained by the New Republic Intelligence agency, shortly after the Starbuster Plot was exposed, and stole secret information. They were eventually caught when a tracer, planted on Deke, led Lieutenant Prace to their position. (CTD) Shell Bat a flying reptile from Doallyn's homeworld of Geran. (TJP) Shell Hutt one of the most unusual factions of Hutts, the Shell Hutts resemble their brethren in every physical aspect. They are huge, sluglike creatures with tough skin and internal organs protected by dense layers of blubber. However, the Shell Hutts chose to protect themselves from external radiation - which about the only thing that will naturally kill a Hutt - by enclosing themselves in riveted metal shells. They broke away from the rest of the Hutt clans, which had failed to genetically alter themselves to protect against radiation, several millennia before the Battle of Yavin, choosing to encase themselves and perpetual their lines. The shells must be continually shed as the Shell Hutt grows, and the donning of a new shell is often a cause for celebration. Everything but the Shell Hutt's face is contained within the shell. Even their hands are hidden inside, manipulating the controls which maintained the shell's repulsor engines and directional thrusters. The Shell Hutts took control of the planet Circumtore and used it as their base of operations. They were quite paranoid about security aroundf Circumtore, and often sent delegates to meet with potential clients or enemies in orbit. These delegates had their shells stuffed with explosives, which could be triggered from within in the event of an emergency. The resulting explosion would kill the Shell Hutt and the enemy force, eliminating any threat to the continued security of their planet. (MA) Shell One the inner section of Centerpoint Station, surrounding the open space of Hollowtown. The entire central sphere of the station was divided into shells. (SC) Shell Spider this arachnid was known for its incredibly tough and durable silk, which was used to form dense armor plating for personal protection. When woven into a mat, shell spider silk could deflect a vibroblade as well as low-power beams and lasers. (DMSH) Shell, Kendrell this man and his partner, Deeka, encountered a slork consuming a rotting corpse while scouting the planet Kidron. (COG) Shella this planet was the primary world in Tapani Sector's Shella System, and was part of the holdings of House Melantha during the New Order. (LOE) Shella this searing ball of rock was the innermost planet of the Essesia System. (CCW) Shellar this man owned a junkyard, located six miles east of Mos Eisley on Tatooine, during the height of the New Order. He was working on the side with the Twi'lek starship mechanic Jela'han, with both men overcharging their customers for referrals to the other's business. Shellar was also sympathetic to the Alliance, and often allowed rebels the opportunity to scavenge his junkyards for parts, provided that they paid their bills. Shellar was a tall, well-muscled man, distinguished by his bald pate as the monocle he wore over his right eye. (GMR2) Shellava this was a species of tree which produced a tight-skinned, crisp fruit. (RP) Shellcrusher this powerful weapon was developed by the Aqualish, during the years leading up to the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. (WOA34) Shell-head this derogatory term is used by the Rabaanites to describe the S'krrr race. (SWJ9) Shelltooth this modified Gymsnor-3 freighter was owned and operated by Kal'falnl C'ndros. Armed with a single heavy blaster cannon, the ship contained a special hold where Kal'Falnl protected her clutch of eggs, shortly before the Battle of Endor. (SSR) Shelov this Herglic was a tenth-generation resident of the planet Abregado-rae, and was also one of the most vocal proponents of the Tundei regime. In fact, Shelov was one of the founders of the regime, having formed the government with other off-worlders who had mad Abregado-rae their home. He eventually assumed a leadership position on the Tundei Tribunal, shortly after the Battle of Endor. (CCW) Shelova Week this traditional Herglic holiday celebrates commerce and family, two things which are interrelated to the Herglic race. A prominent holiday in the Tapani Sector, Shelova Week is a time to exchange gifts, make new business alliances, discuss trade arrangements, and spend time with family members. As the human population of the sector began interacting with the Herglics, they too began celebrating the holiday, although many humans simply take vacation instead of also developing business partnetships. On the Tapani local calendar, Shelova Week fell between the months of Helona and Melona. (LOE, PGT) Shelryn this was a common name among the S'kytri people. (UANT) Shelta Sune this female Devaronian was engaged to mary Lavek Talstin, until he got cold feet and fled Devaron. Shelta begged her mother, aunts, and sisters to find him, so they sent their husbands on a continual series of missions to recover Lavek. (CRO) Shelter this was the name of the base set up by Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo from the remnants of the Maw Installation, as the starting point for Luke Skywalker's Great River, during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. In the wake of the Second Battle of Coruscant, Shelter became the primay destination of the Great River, after Eclipse base was compromised. Much of the station was cobbled together by Lando Calrissian and a team of advisors and patrons he most trusted. (EVR, EL1) Shelter Base this was the Old Republic's primary base of operations on the planet Jabiim, during the height of the Clone Wars. The base was attacked when its forced were deployed in the field against three Separatist locations, leaving Shelter Base with minimal protection. Only Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, Orliss Gillmunn, and a handful of clone troopers remained behind, and they were overrun by the Separatist attackers. Many Jedi died in the fighting, and it was initially feared that Master Kenobi was killed in the assault. (SWI69, RBJ) Shelvay, Corwin this young human was full of good intentions, but he was quick to anger. He was taken as an apprentice to the Jedi Knight Darrin Arkanian, who tried to teach Corwin of the Force. Corwin was a quick student, but felt that his powers should be used directly against the Empire. Arkanian tried to get Corwin to control his emotions at every turn. Together, they traversed the galaxy, staying one step ahead of the authorities while searching for surviving Jedi Knights. During one mission, Corwin was captured and brought to Coruscant. There, High Inquisitor Tremayne tortured him in an attempt to reveal Arkanian's whereabouts. Corwin resisted until Arkanian attempted to rescue him. In a battle with Tremayne, Arkanian was cut down, and Corwin became enraged. He leapt after Tremayne and lashed out, severing Tremayne's arm and damaging his face with a lightsaber. Corwin and Arkanian fled, but Arkanian died a few days later. Corwin realized that, in the battle with Tremayne, he had touched the Dark Side of the Force. In a vision some time later, Corwin saw himself as Tremayne's twin, and this shocked him back to the Light Side. Corwin then tried to return to his home, only to find that the Empire had killed his family ten years earlier. What he didn't know is that they had spared the life of his sister, Elena. Corwin, cut loose from all the ties that mattered to him, roamed the Outer Rim until he met Devon Fuller. Fuller's hatred for the Empire touched Corwin's anti-Imperial feelings, and drove Corwin to join the Alliance. Thus, he became an invaluable operative and recruiter in the Outer Rim. Corwin later led a mission - commanding Kyle Katarn, Shira Brie, and Erling Tredway - that was dispatched to disable the superlaser of the second Death Star, while it was en route at D'rinba IV. (GG9, WOTC) Shelvay, Elena the sister of Corwin Shelvay, Elena was not killed when the Empire murdered the Shelvay family. She was brought to High Inquisitor Tremayne, who sent her to COMPNOR for training. After spending time in the Imperial Security Bureau's Re-Education program, she came to believe that Corwin was the cause of the deaths of her parents. She was brainwashed into hating him, and has become emotionally unstable and disjointed because of it. However, she also became a competant ISB agent, and was assigned as an aide to Moff Balfour. (GG9) Shem-Lern this slug-like being was one of Lando Calrissian's enemies, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (LTA3, MC51) Shemsher a Ripoblus Nebulon-B Frigate captured by the Empire during the Sepan Civil War. (TIE) Shemson, Motto this man served the New Republic as the head communications technician for the 3rd Platoon stationed in Atrivis Sector during the struggle with Grand Admiral Thrawn. He was the first Republic officer to document the Cracken Twist, following the fiasco at Xyquine. (TTSB) Shemza this wizened old man was a noted scientist who hid on Cloud City to avoid being captured by the Empire, during the early years of the Galactic Civil War. Shortly after the Battle of Hoth, Doctor Shemza was captured on Cloud City by a group of thugs hired by Jabba the Hutt. The Alliance's agent on Cloud City, the astromech droid Shorty, helped a team of Alliance agents rescue Doctor Shemza. (WOA9) Shen this Herglic term was originally used to describe a Herglic's herd mother. After the Herglics began traveling in the galaxy, it took on the meaning of a starship in which the Herglic had ridden. In this new usage, it leterally translated as "one who has nurtured him in space." (PGT) Shen this man a member of Leia Organa Solo's New Republic crew, dispatched to located the Katana Fleet some five years after the Battle of Endor. Shen assisted in getting the Katana's weapons and navigation controls back online in an effort to combat the Judicator. He sustained serious injuries during the attempt to recover the Katana Fleet, but was transported to safety in time to treat them. (DFR) Shen a sister of the Singing Mountain clan on Dathomir. (CPL) Shen this is the seventh of the eight combination symbols used in the Aurebesh script, and represents the Basic combinaiton "sh". (SWM) Shen, Merri this young woman, a native of Aduba-3, was saved by Han Solo when he was stranded on the planet shortly after the Battle of Yavin. Solo and his group of ragtag mercenaries was trying to put an end to the predations of Serji-X Arrogantus, and tried to fend off an attacking group of high-hounds. Her grandfather summoned the Behemoth, in an effort to bring down Serji-X Arogantus, but was unable to control. Don-Wan Kihotay, Hedji, and Han Solo destroyed the creature, while Merri fell in love with Jimm the Starkiller Kid. They eventually got married and had a child named Hanna. (MC9, MC16, GMR4) Shen, Oncho this village leader was a native of Aduba-3, and one of many who struggled against the Cloud Riders during the years leading up to the Battle of Yavin. He honored Han Solo for saving the life of his daughter, Merri, during an attack by a group of high-hounds. (MC9, GMR4) Shen-and-Gretta Pikeual-Angeles of Lorrd this was the full name of Pike Angeles. (CRO) Shenbit Bonecrusher this vicious, reptilian preadator was native to Barab I, and was hunted by the Barabels for sport and meat. (EGP) Shenbit Bonecrusher Blow this was one of the many attack postures practiced by the warriors who trained in the teras kasi martial arts. If properly executed, this movement can be fatal to the target. (HNN5) Shendar this man was an Imperial Moff during the early years of the New Republic. (GG11) Sheneel this graceful being was a dancer/acrobat who works for Kersh Lauskner's Travelling Animal/Acrobatic Arcadium. She mesmerized her audiences with her turquoise-hued, iridescent skin and long, silver hair. (GCQ) Shenir referring to a version of spice produced on Mon Calamari, this was a common female name among the Mon Calamari race. (GCG) Shenir this was a type of spice that was produced on the planet Mon Calamari. (GCG) Shenir Rix this female Mon Calamari was a member of the board of directors for Fergriss Pharmaceuticals, until it was forced out of business. She left corporate life for the casinos of the Inner Rim, buying and selling information to the highest bidder. (GG11) Shen-Jon, Echuu this man made his home on the planet Krant, during the era of the New Order. Echuu Shen-Jon was believed to have been a Jedi Master during the last years of the Old Republic, and had been trained by Mace Windu himself. After losing his Padawan, Stam Reath, during the Battle of Geonosis, Shen-Jon took Reath's sister Naat to be his new apprentice. He led several important missions during the Clone Wars, including infiltrating the criminal organization of Boorka the Hutt and eliminating the crimelord to cut off his connections to the Separatists. All the while, Shen-Jon and his new apprentice slipped closer to the Dark Side of the Force, and Master Windu began to worry about their actions. When Naat was captured by Sev'rance Tann on krant, Shen-Jon learned that Tan was the Dark Jedi who had killed Stam on Geonosis. Rather than bringing the Dark Jedi to justice, Shen-Jon executed her for her actions. Naat stopped him from doing any more damage, and asked her Master to return to Coruscant with her. He decided to remain on Krant to avoid punishment, and was later deemed a hero for saving Naat's life on Krant. Shen-Jon's isolation on Krant allowed him to escape the destruction of the Jedi Knights at the hands of Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader, durnig the early years of the New Order.. During the early stages of the Galactic Civil War, Shen-Jon's existence was discovered by Leia Organa, who had been working to free the Krantians from Imperial domination. He was forced to destroy the Vor'Na'Tu in order to prevent it from falling into the hands of Darth Vader, an event which many believe had been foretold by the Force. (GB, SWDB, GBC) Shensarile V this could be a type for Shesharile V. (ML) Shenvehr, Pertaal this man was the Assistant Features Editor for Colonial News Net during the height of the Galactic Civil War. He sed his position on the news staff to pass information to members of the Alliance. He maintained columns like "Art Galaxy Roundup," "Ask Argothil Anything," and "Personalities in the News," fielding letters from readers and responding as appropriate. Many believed his columns were simply idle discussion and advice-giving, but Pertaal had developed a complex form of coded messaging that allowed him to get information to Alliance agents with relative ease from his office on Findris. (CRO) Shenvehr, Vadid this man served as a Lieutnenant within the Byblos Traffic Central control organization, working as a hangar controller at Byblos Tower 214's hangar 217-11. He was an excellent officer, giving concise commands and adhering to the rules of the galactic government. He was impartial toward the parties of the Galactic Civil War, prefering to dedicate his life to his job. (PSPG) Shep this Herglic word translated to "friend." It literally meant "pod mate," to indicate any other Herglic who was a member of its pod but not related by blood. (PGT) Shepherd Ship this was another name for the Shepherd-class shuttle. (OE) Shepherd-class Shuttle this Ithorian starship was a smaller version of the hership, and was used like a tugboat to manuever the larger ships during herd meets. (OE) Shep-pakk this Herglic phrase was used when referring to an individual's homeworld or home city. (PGT) Sheris this Outer Rim world was the sight of a repulsortank battle between the New Republic and Imperial forces. The battle occurred in Bhir'khi Pass, near the end of the reign of Grand Admiral Thrawn. (SWJ9) Sherruk this ancient Mandalorian was part of a larger group that was based on the planet Dantooine, some 4,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. Sherruk was known for his ability to hunt down and kill any other being, including Jedi Knights, and several unique lightsabers were found among his remains after he was defeated in combat by another Jedi Knight. The Jedi had been asked by several villagers to put an end to the abuses caused by the Mandalorians, and many refused to back down. Sherruk was among them, and he fought to the death, rather than back down. (KOTOR) Sheryc Seka this female Yarkora was one of the best-known smugglers of the Greater Javin, during the height of the New Order. If a being needed a hard-to-find piece of hardware, Sheryc Seka was the being to talk with, especially if one needed an unusual - and untraceable - weapon. She spent much of her career working with the Mon Calamari pirate Salmakk, in a mutually beneficial relationship. Salmakk often provided her with large shipments of weaponry, and in exchangem Sheryc "scrubbed" the weapons used by Salmakk's pirates so that they could not be traced to their source. This relationship continued for more than ten years, until Salmakk was eventually caught and arrested in connection with Figg Excavations' plans to break from the Mining Guild. After that, Sheryc kept to herself on Darlyn Boda for many years. When the Peace Brigade approached her about joining with the aYuuzhan Vong, Sheryc flatly refused. Unfortunately, the Peace Brigade then destroyed her operations as well as her credability with the criminal elements of the Greater Javin. To exact a measure of revenge, Sheryc began running weapons for the New Republic. (WOA34) Sheryc Sheka see Sheryc Seka (WOA34) Shesh, Viqi this woman, a native of the planet Kuat, was that planet's Senatorial representative to the New Republic. She was considered handsome, with flowing black hair and a slender build. She was relatively new to the politics of the galaxy, having grown up in a family of wealthy industrialists. When Kuat of Kuat committed suicide by destoying a section of Kuat's orbiting drydocks, the Shesh family lost much of their enterprise and, therefore, much of their status. In order to rebuild the Shesh name, the family began making alliances with the fledgling New Republic, despite the continued Imperial control of the planet. Their persistence paid off when the Empire was forced out of Kuat, and the Shesh family was awarded huge contracts. Viqi herself decided to go into politics and a short educational career as a marketing executive, some six years before the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy. Senator Shesh was one of the few voices in the Senate who worked toward a solution to the Yuuzhan Vong attack which would best suit the needs of the Republic, and not individual worlds. She loved the feeling of power, and was attracted to beings who held power. It was even rumored that she was taken with Chief of State Borsk Fey'lya for a short time. She had been approached by none other than Nom Anor, who recruited her to the Yuuzhan Vong cause. Shesh spoke to the Senators and appealed for unity in devising a suitable response to the Yuuzhan Vong, rather than having individual worlds try to work against each other. She later entered into a deadly game of cat and mouse, pretending to be a traitor to the New Republic and dealing with both Borga the Hutt and Nas Choka to provide information on the Republic. She also used this tenuous position to spy on the enemy, and return information to the Republic on their actions. It was later revealed that it was Viqi Shesh who had provided the Yuuzhan Vong with the news of Elan's seeming defection. During this time, Shesh was appointed to be the ninth member of the New Republic Defense Force's leadership committee, and cast the deciding vote for defending Bothawui instead of Corellia. She was subpeonaed by the Senate Justice Council in the aftermath of the Battle of Fondor, and was advised by her lawyers to provide only the facts as she knew them, in order to avoid further investigation. Later, she began meeting with liaison Pedric Cuf, whom she knew to be working for the Yuuzhan Vong. Shesh insinuated herself into position to head SELCORE, which allowed her to strand great numbers of refugees on defenseless worlds, where they could be taken by the Yuuzhan Vong for slave labor or sacrifices. She also began working toward her own form of peace, and promised the Yuuzhan Vong that her agents would completely dismantle with repulsors on Centerpoint Station to prove her truthfulness. Senator Shesh also managed to gain a position on the New Republic Military Oversight Committee, and she hoped parlay this position into an election as Chief of State, when she began plotting the assassination of Chief of State Fey'lya. However, this incredible workload eventually began to wear on her. When Leia Organa Solo began to understand Shesh's role in the invasion, and started exposing bits and pieces of the plans, Senator Shesh launched a secret, personal series of attacks on the Solo family. These led to her undoing, as she was caught on surveillance cameras acting against the New Republic. She was run out of politics, and barely managed to flee Coruscant with her life. She was captured by the Yuuzhan Vong and threatened with death, but she insinuated to Warmaster Tsavong Lah that the Shapers were working against him. She had just enough circumstantial evidence to remain alive, especially when a series of events lent unexpected credence to her claims. However, she was trailed everywhere she went by Denua Ku, and was later forced to accompany the warrior to Coruscant to track down any Jedi still on the planet. She managed to escape several times, and nearly fled the planet aboard the Ugly Truth, but was thwarted each time by her captor, Denua Ku. When the warrior was impaled, Shesh left him for dead and tried again to reach the Ugly Truth, only to find that it had been confiscated by the Jedi. She was confronted once again by Denua Ku, but rather than allow herself to be killed by the Yuuzhan Vong, Shesh threw herself out a window and fell to her death. (DTO, HT, JE, BP, SBS, EL1, EL2, NEGC) Shesharile this gas giant, the primary planet in the Shesharile System, was located in the Minos Cluster. It had a large number of moons. Two of them, Shesharile 5 and Shesharile 6, were large enough to be planets, and are capable of supporting life. They were known as the Twin Planets, despite the fact that they are moons. (SWJ6, GG6) Shesharile 5 this fifth moon of the gas giant Shesharile is large enough to be a planet itself. Along with Sesharile 6, they are known as the "Twin Planets" despite the fact that they are moons. Shesharile 5 has been devastated by the corrupt government that runs them. This moon is known for its resorts, but they are dirty and care little about the environment they are destroying. Pollution has led to ecological disaster, and the inhabitants have regressed to become warring factions. Each blames the others for destroying the twins. Much of the commerce on the moon was centered around making the Imperials that controlled the Minos Cluster happy, so when the Empire pulled out Shesharile 5 went into a swift decline. Much of the planet is run by gangs under the control fo Yerkys ne Dago. The average day on Shesharile 5 lasts 26 standard hours, and its year lasts 377 local days. (SWJ6, GG6) Shesharile 6 this sixth moon of the gas giant Shesharile is large enough to be a planet itself. Along with Shesharile 5, they are known as the "Twin Planets," even though they are moons. Like its twin Shesharile 5, Shesharile 6 has been devastated by the corrupt government that runs them. Shesharile 6 is run by the Twi'lek crimelord Yerkys ne Dago, who also controls Shesharile 5 with a group of gangs. Pollution which has run rampant on Shesharile 5 has found its way to Shesharile 6, and the moon has been continually polluted over the years. The average day on Shesharile 6 lasts 26 standard hours, and its year lasts 377 local days. (SWJ6, GG6) Shesharilian Vodka this powerful liquor is fermented and bottled in the Shesharile System. (GG6) Shesstellek this thin Devaronian was deathly afraid of Tern Ashandrik, but sold information on his whereabouts to a group of bounty hunters in order to earn some quick credits. (ND) Shettora this Hutt controlled a large ring of criminal organizations in the Ringali Shell during the Galactic Civil War. (FOP) Shev this surname was common among the Sullustan race, and meant "fresh breeze" in the Sullustan language. (GCG) Shev this was the name of a noted Pho Ph'eahian individual. (UANT) Shev, Xexus this corrupt Imperial Colonel was in command of the Imperial garrison on Phaeda in the years after the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn. In his youth, Shev cared little for the Empire, until he was implicated in a crime. He chose attending the Imperial Academy over being sent to the spice minesof Kessel, and remained in Imperial service ever since. A tall, bald man with a neatly trimmed goatee, he was too busy accepting bribes from the local smugglers to notice that the New Republic had set up a cell on his planet. He was in a bar with his officers when Kir Kanos arrived on Phaeda. When Kanos eliminated his officers and a squadron of stormtroopers, Shev set out to capture Kanos himself, in the hope of gaining favor with Carnor Jax. Jax's commander, General Wessel, learned of the incident from one of Shev's Lieutenants, and ordered Shev's forces to stand down so that Jax could personally take care of Kanos. Shev realized that his garrison would never stand up to an inspection, and realized that his only hope for remaining alive was to have Kanos in custody when Jax arrived. To this end, he paid Tem Merkon a hefty sum for the location of Kanos and Mirith Sinn's hideout. He then ordered a full assault on the hideout, but his forces were overwhelmed by Kanos' counterattack. When Jax arrived on Phaeda, he executed Shev for his betrayal. (CE, HCE) Sheva this backwater planet, located in the remote Sheva System, was located in the Freeworlds Region of Tapani Sector. Its liberal govnerment made the planet more receptive to smugglers and other small-time criminals. (LOE) Shevo Banks located on the planet Selonia, the Shevo Banks were noted for their smooth slopes, which had been worn away by centuries of pounding surf. The Shevo Banks were a popular vacation spot for the native Selonians, who used the smooth slopes as slides. (CCW) Shevre'starn this city was located on the eastern continent of the planet Bothawui. (SPG) She-Who-Speaks this was the name given to the leader of a tribe of the Sekct people. This Sekct was considered the wisest or strongest member of the tribe, and all decisions and negotiations were deferred to her. . (POM) Shey Tapani University this institute of higher education was named for Shey Tapani, and was located on Estalle Island on Procopia. It was first dedicated by the first emperor of Tapani Sector the same year that the sector capital was moved to Procopia, amking the university several thousand years old. Over the years, the university grew too large to be completed housed on Estalle Island, and was expanded to sites on Destato Island. (LOE) Sheyf this was the name given to the leader of the planet Kiffu, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (DRKN) Shiak this was one of the most honorable of the Jedi Knights' "marks of combat." Shiak was stabbing of an opponent with the tip of the lightsaber blade, causing little physical damage while inflicting a fatal blow. Many Jedi Masters felt that shiak showed as much respect as possible for the Living Force as well as one's opponent, since it dispatched the opponent without destroying living tissue. (SWI62) Shiarha Root this plant, native to the humid rainforests of Kirtania, produced a thick bulb. This bulb, pink in color mottled with red, contained a thick fluid. This fluid was discovered by Doctor T'jaleq Kith'Araquia to counteract the deadly effects of the Direllian Plague. (SWJ1) Shibatthi this New Republic Senator held Han Solo to blame for firing the shots which started the riots on Bothawui, shortly after the revelation of the Caamas Document, even though there was no supporting evidence. (SOP) Shibric Riij Winward claimed to be travelling from Tramanos to Shibric when he was captured by Captain Niriz while on the Hopskip. (TFE) Shield this Defender-class assault carrier was part of the New Republic's Fifth Battle Group, and participated in the initial blockade of the planet Doornik-319 during the Yevethan Purge. (SOL) Shield Bicapsular Directrix abbreviated SBD, this was a measure of a starship shielding system's rate of recharge. (XW) Shield Generator a power source used to create and maintain a deflector shield. They are often ground-based implements which use a focusing dish to project the shield around a ship, a building, or parts of a planet. (ROTJ) Shield Hover a maneuver which tests the shield integrity of a starship, the shield hover involves maintaining a starship's weight off the ground with nothing but its shields. The ship is first lifted by its repulsors, then the shields are activated. The landing gear is retracted, and the repulsors are then slowly cut off. If the shields hold, the ship then hovers above the ground. Good pilots are ready, in case the shields fail, to engage the repulsors and catch the ship before it crashes back to the ground. In some cases, either the forward or aft shield will go, while the other remains intact. This can cause the ship to bounce and flip over onto its topside, causing greater collateral damage. (AC) Shield Projector a shipboard component which generates and projects a defensive shield around a starship. They can be small (such as the Chempat projectors used on X- and Y-Wings) or large (such as the Serridge SEAL system). They create deflector shields which roughly follow the contour of the ship. (SW, SCRE) Shield, The this group of freelance "security specialists" was also a collection of Alliance operatives, active during the Galactic Civil War. They started out protecting corporate couriers during intra-system travel, then expanded to act as executive bodyguards. Eventually, The Shield got into espionage and security work. Much of their work was done to protect supporters and members of the Alliance, provided that their resonable prices were paid. (CRO) Shieldship a huge, umbrella-shaped craft used to shield spacecraft from the heat of Nkllon's sun. It was one of the first creations of the Republic Engineering Corporation. The design specifications were originally formed by Lando Calrissian. It is basically a curved, 800-meter dish on top, with a 400-meter long cylinder extending from the bottom. The underside of the dish is packed with various cooling systems, while the cylinder contains the main drive. The shieldships proved to be hard to pilot, because of their unique configuration and the rigors of keeping the large ships in place to protect smaller craft. Also, due to the harsh conditions in which they operation, shieldships require constant maintenance of their shields and cooling systems. Lando originally purchased twelve shieldships, allowing him to make three trips from the shieldship depot on Qat Chrystac to Nkllon per day. This allowed plenty of downtime for the repairs necessary to keep the ships running well. After the destruction of Nomad City by Grand Admiral Thrawn, no other shieldships have been built. (HTTE, EGV) Shieldship 9 this was the designation of the shieldship assigned to escort the Millennium Falcon and Luke's X-wing to Nomad City, during the New Republic's attempt to enlist the aid of Lando Calrissian in the fight against Grand Admiral Thrawn. (HTTE) Shieljar this was a pseudonym used by a smuggler who had a great deal of experience with droids. Shieljar was based on Duroon. (SWJ13) Shien this was the ancient term used to describe the Form V lightsaber fighting style. Note that the Wizards of the Coast website indicates that the Shien style of fighting was unique, with a Jedi holding their lightsaber horizontally. The tip of the blade was pointed at the opponent, and was swung in a quick arc as the Jedi punched their sword-hand at their opponent. (SWI68, WOTC) Shiendi Lomu this was the name of a noted Woostoid individual. (UANT) Shif, Lufta this woman, a native of the planet Naboo, served Queen Amidala as the minister of education. (IG1) Shifa System this Tapani Sector star system was part of the holdings of House Calipsa during the New Order. (LOE) Shiffrin this Outer Rim Territories world is home to a population of humans. (TTSB) Shiftshield any type of deflector shield which helps deflect solid material, rather than energy. They are used to deflect small meteorites. (SWN) Shigormallan, Mishowan a native of the planet Yelsain, Shigormallan joined the crew of a cargo hauler as a teenager. When the planetary government began taxing shipments in order to support the Empire, his commanders opted not to pay them. He found himself constantly under the scrutiny of Imperial Customs agents and the Imperial Security Bureau, He met a group of Alliance field agents during one of his detention periods, and decided to join the Alliance. He completed training in the Special Forces division, and was given a place in the Pathfinders regiment. He was hoped to get a position with the Wilderness Fighters, but attacked his new position with zeal despite the setback. He was quickly promoted from Trooper to Lieutenant, and accepted a position in Task Force Shen. He replaced a popular officer who was killed in action, and his brash, abrasive style didn't immediately mesh with the rest of the team. However, his skills proved he was more than worthy of the job, and he excelled in leading the Patfinder platoon under the command of Major Mart Stevez. (ROE) Shii-Cho this was the ancient term used to describe the Form I lightsaber fighting style. (SWI68) Shi'idese this was the name of the ancient language of the Shi'ido. Incorporating a wide range of vocalizations, the Shi'idese language was believed to have no written form. (UANT) Shi'ido native to the planet Lao-mon, the Shi'dio - or Sh'shuun, in their native language - were a rare race of shapeshifting aliens. The Shi'ido had the uncanny ability to fog the minds of those around them, allowing them time to alter their appearance and make those around them seeing their new form as the true form. These two traits allowed the Shi'ido to co-exist with nearly any other race as if they were members of it. They could appear to be almost any species, and cloud the minds of those around them to reduce suspicions. Unlike other polymorphic species, the Shi'ido's natural endoskeleton limited their ability to shape-shift to humanoid forms only. Because of their unusual abilities, the Shi'ido were thought of as disreputable spies and assassins, roles for which they were sought after by the Empire and large, criminal organizations. In general, however, they were a non-aggressive species which could live to be 500 years old or more. (ISU, GOF4, SWJ12, AE) Shi'ido this Aqualish served as an aide to Po Nudo, during the height of the Clone Wars. (VD3) Shiim this was one of the "marks of combat" defined by the Jedi Knights for lightsaber combat. Shiim was the use of the edge of a lightsaber blade to inflict a wound on the opponent's body. Many Jedi Masters considered shiim to be an inferior form of mark, since it suggested a Jedi's indecision in battle and the superiority of one's opponent. (SWI62) Shiin this mysterious being owned Shiin's Library in Mos Eisley, on the planet Tatooine, during the height of the New Order. She only met her patrons after they passed the test of her droid gatekeeper, and different visitors reported her race as Cerean, Mon Calamari, and even Twi'lek. The truly erudite visitors to the library cared little for her appearance, although many wondered whether Shiin was a shape-shifter or simply several different beings all claiming to be Shiin. (GMR7) Shiin's Library this library was located in the city of Mos Eisley, on the planet Tatooine, during the era of the New Order. The library was privately maintained, although the benefactor(s) of the library were just as mysterious as its owner, Shiin. Inside the walls of Shiin's Library was an impressive collection of records and information Shiin had amassed over the years, and the library was only opened to those beings who were truly scholars in search of data. Access to the library was maintained by a droid gatewatcher that grumpily asked each visitor a series of questions to verify their educational background and reasons for access. Once past the gatewatcher, visitors were greeted by Shiin herself, or at least a being who claimed to be Shiin. She collected a small fee from each visitor, then led them to a computer access terminal rfom which they could gather information. Hidden within the databanks of Shiin's Library were the B'omarr Registry and the Quilan Pyradex, just to name a few of the obscure and unusual documents Shiin had collected. Other information was regularly culled from corporate and governmental networks, and Shiin sometimes offered her services as slicer to her clientele. (GMR7) Shik this was a vulgar term, used to indicate another being who you despised. (TAE) Shikitari this lush, jungle-covered planet was located in the Unknown Regions, and was the homeworld of the Shikitari race. (SWDB) Shikitari this immense race of barely-sentient, insectoid beings was native to the planet Shikitari. Like most insects, the Shikitari had a multi-staged lifecycle. Shikitari larvae mature inside eggs which were protected by a poisonous gel. As pupae, Shikitari emerge from their eggs and fuse to one another, forming a single being from many smaller individuals. Individual Shikitari grow specialized body parts to become eyes, mouths, feelers, and the entire organism evolved to mimic its guardian or parent. Thus, Shikitari that were raised by humanoids were humanoid in appearance. When the various pupae of a Shikitari individual matured, which took only two standard days, they exuded a chitinous material that formed an immense chrysalis. During this time, individual Shikitari pupae metamorphosed into flutterscouts, which craked open the chrysalis and flew away. (SWDB) Shil Tervo this being served as the Project Engineer during the development of the Lantillian GX1 Short Hauler. (HNN4) Shild this surname was common among human settlements found throughout in the galaxy. (GCG) Shild, Sarn this former Moff controlled the Hutt space arund Nal Hutta during the early years of the New Order. A tall, sallow man with ascetic looks, Shild wore no jewelry except for a black krayt dragon pearl in one earlobe, mirroring his jet-black hair and black uniform. He received several unsolicited "political contributions" and other gifts from the Hutts, and he, in turn, left the Hutts alone to do business as they pleased. He honored this agreement until a group of rebels, smuggled onto the planet Rampa II, destroyed an Imperial outpost there. Shild then issued orders to cut off any and all smuggling in his sector, and bring the Hutts to their knees. Jabb and Jiliac sent Han Solo to bribe the Moff, but he refused to be swayed. He ordered Admiral Greelanx to attack Nar Shaddaa and wipe out the smugglers' moon, but the assault failed for several reasons. Shild retired to his estate on Teth, only to learn that his beautiful aide - cunningly played by Bria Tharen - had left him. Rather than face the wrath of the Emperor, Shild committed suicide. (THG, RD) Shili this planet was the homeworld of the Togruta race. (VD2) Shi'lin this slaver and his crew were known to have treated their slaves quite well, including using stun batons rather than blasters to keep slaves in line. (GUN) Shilley's this dark, seedy cantina, owned by the Morganian Tan Shilley, is located in the heart of Gralleenya city, on Questal. It was the favored locale for illegal meetings and transactions, although it was considered neutral ground between law and order. The owner paid good, hard credits to both sides to keep it that way. (GCQ) Shiltu this bloated Hutt crimelord was a vigo for the Black Sun organization during the decaded leading up to the Battle of Naboo. It was Shiltu to managed to acquire the entire organization of Tarnese Lyanne, although many questioned the ethics of his actions. Tarnese Bleyd had hoped to exact a measure of revenge on Shiltu, to assuage the humiliation the Clan Tarnese had to endure. Unfortunately for Bleyd, Shiltu died some eight years before the Battle of Geonosis from a massive cellular hemorrhage. (MBS) Shim-bay Crispa this meal was a specialty of the chefs of the planet Brentaal. (SWJ13) Shimer Londalin this Ruurian won the decaped-plus race in the "Mobquet Presents: Fastest Land Beings" racing series, just prior to the onset of the Clone Wars. (HNN5) Shimia this planet, located in the Outer Rim Territories, was the homeworld of the Pacithhip race. It was a remote world, but was located close enough to a major trade route to attract business. (AE) Shimiese this was the native language of the Pacithhip race, a language of snorts, trumpets, and intricate vocalizations. The written form of Shimiese used a collection of pictograms to convey words and figures of speech. (UANT) Shimmer this frozen world was the site of an Alliance labor camp. (SWJ1) Shimmerlizard native to the planet G'rho, these reptiles were named for the way their shiny scales caught and reflected light. (TBSB) Shimmersilk a stylish fabric originally used for women's clothing, shimmersilk was used to create wonderful cloaks and robes for nobility across the galaxy. (HSE, WOTC) Shimor this was a common name among the Ryn. (UANT) Shimper Ale this was the cover name of a small rebel cell working on the planet Obulette, in Tapani Sector, at the height of the Galactic Civil War. Most of its members were enthusiastic amateur warrioers from House Mecetti, but they were extermely careful in their activities. (LOE) Shimrra a member of Domain Jamaane, this Yuuzhan Vong was the Supreme Overlord during the initial invasion of the known galaxy. It was Lord Shimrra's vision that led the Yuuzhan Vong to leave their own galaxy and seek out the New Republic. He believed that he was given a vision from the gods, of an unclean galaxy which needed to be cleansed. Yuuzhan Vong priests agreed that his vision was true, and approved the generation-spanning mission to cross the galaxies. Shimrra was an enormous individual, and spent a great deal of his time secreted in a vast chamber aboard an unspecific worldship, surrounded by all the trappings of the Yuuzhan Vong elite. An immense hau polyp dais supported his weight, and rare paaloc incense burned in his chamber. Shimrra was distinguished among the Yuuzhan Vong by the fact that he was born with a twin sibling, a rare event that was supposedly pre-ordained by the gods whenever a strong leader was needed. As lore required, Overlord Shimrra killed his twin brother, thereby allowing him to grow powerful and worshipped as the favorite of the gods. Shimrra developed his base of power by killing Quoreal, the former Overlord, claiming that the gods had chosen him as the new Overlord. Shimrra did much to cover his tracks, and he continually claimed that his power came from the gods. In reality, he developed much of his power through subtle manipulation of the Yuuzhan Vong religion and the cortexes of knowledge they maintained. As the battle to control the galaxy raged on, Shimrra began to panic as early victories gave way to a grudging stalemate, then turned to defeats. He continued to manipulate religion to secure his position, but many of his subordinates began to question his authority, primarily Nen Yim and the Shapers. When it was discovered that Shimrra had killed Ekh'm Val to cover up the existence of the plaent Zonama Sekot, Shimrra's position began to crumble. His fear of the planet, which seemed to tie the Yuuzhan Vong to the galaxy, became more and more public knowledge, despite his efforts to cover it up. After many months of watching his forces lose ground to the flesgling Galactic Alliance, Shimrra had tired of the growing opposition to his rule, as well as to the unusual problems that kept the dhuryam on Coruscant from functioning properly. Using his people's desire to please their gods as a base, Shimrra told the Yuuzhan Vong that their lack of faith in his leadership was actually a lack of faith in their gods, who had appointed Shimrra in the first place. He then went on to say that the problems on Coruscant and the mounting defeats in battle were caused by the gods' desire to show the Yuuzhan Vong that they had failed to maintain the proper levels of devotion. The situation, he explained, was based in the generations-long migration from their original galaxy, during which time a lack of wars and combat made the Yuuzhan Vong forget about their gods and focus on their own glorification. As if to prove himself, Shimrra created the Slayers, a mingling of warrior and priest to develop a Yuuzhan Vong version of the Jedi Knights. He surrounded himself with Slayer guards, and retreated into The Citadel. Secretly, Shimrra believed that the gods had abandoned the Yuuzhan Vong bcause they were angry at being cast aside, and jealous that Shimrra had gained so much power over them. He seemed to have his beliefs confirmed when Zonama Sekot arrived in orbit near Coruscant, as he raged to Nom Anor that it was the gods who brought the living planet from the brink of disaster to harrass the Yuuzhan Vong. It was an act of war, he claimed, against the beings who had decided they no longer needed the gods. By destroying Zonama Sekot, Shimrra believed he could destroy the gods themselves, thereby gaining absolute power over the Yuuzhan Vong. To accomplish this goal, Shimrra held the dying ship that had returned from Caluula in orbit around Coruscant, then dispatched it to land on Zonama Sekot. Shimrra reasoned that the Alpha Red virus would affect Zonama Sekot much the same way it had affected the Yuuzhan Vong. Ensconced in the Moonbeam Throne, Shimrra commanded the World Brain that controlled Coruscant to begin destroying the planet's surface. Couched in commands that made it seem as if such destruction was necessary to save the planet, Shimrra's words were directed toward a less-noble goal, for Shimrra simply wanted to destroy the planet and make it unusable to either side of the war. This plan was thwarted when Jacen Solo arrived on Coruscant with his sister Jaina and their uncle, Luke Skywalker. The trio infiltrated the Citadel after Jacen gained control of the World Brian's mind, but Shimrra dispatched fifteen of his best Slayers to attack them. The three Jedi held their, in part because the World Brain was tossing the Citadel around like a ball. Shimrra remained in his throne until it appeared Luke as exhausted from the battle. Descending the throne and unfurling the Scepter of Power, Shimrra easily overpowered Luke and wrapped him in the amphistaff's coils. Shimrra then drew a lightsaber from his cloak, laughing as he revealed that the weapon had once belonged to Anakin Solo. As Shimrra prepared to kill Luke with the weapon, Luke allowed the Scepter of Power to stab him in the side, momentarily distracting the Supreme Overlord. With this small chance, Luke gained possession of his own lightsaber, as well as Anakin's. In one swift motion, Luke drove both weapons into Shimrra's neck, then drew them apart to decapitate the Supreme Overlord. It was only after Shimrra's death that the forces of the Galactic Alliance came to realize that Shimrra was not actually in control of the Yuuzhan Vong throughout the invasion. Shimrra, it seemed, had been merely the puppet of his familiar, the Shamed One known as Onimi. It was Onimi who had managed to re-establish a connection with the Force, giving him powers that the other Yuuzhan Vong could never have. His position as a Shamed One had given Onimi the opportunity to take control of Shimrra's mind, using the Supreme Overlord to do his bidding. With the death of Onimi at the hands of Jacen Solo, the true Overlord was indeed killed. (HT, EVC, EVR, SBS, FP, UF) Shimsha a pleasant-smelling flower found on Kuan. (TIE) Shind this man served as one of the traffic control controllers at the Soco-Jarael Spaceport, on Socorro, during the years surrounding the Battle of Endor. (GMR2) Shinda this man was the Imperial Moff in command of Spirva Sector, during the height of the New Order. (SWJ12) Shinda Center located on Procopia's Estalle Island, this was the largest shopping mall found in the Expanse of Tapani Sector at the height of the New Order. It measured almost two full kilometers in length, and had seven levels at its largest point. (LOE) Shindra Lady this was the name of Jinjur Tomas' starship, an MRX-BR Pacifier she purchased shortly after the Battle of Hoth. She loved the ship, even though it was completely stock, considering it "her baby." (LOE) Shindra System this Tapani Sector star system was part of the holdings of House Melantha during the New Order. (LOE) Shindra's Veil this area of nebular gas was located in Tapani Sector. (TSIA) Shine Astara this upscale restaurant was located in the city of Daplona, on Ciutric. The word "Shine" was pronounced "sheen," with an Imperial accent. (IR) Shiner this R2 astromech unit served as Myn Donos' co-pilot as a member of Wraith Squadron. (WS) Shinev, Thuv this man served as a New Republic Senator, representing the Tion Hegemony during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. After the fall of Coruscant, Senator Shinev began arguing in support of the Jedi Knights, calling out those Senators who had called for their surrender after the Jedi were instrumental in defeating the Yuuzhan Vong at the Battle of Ebaq. (HT, FH1) Shinkai Abyss an underwater chasm measuring 5,000 kilometers in length, the Shinkai Abyss was found in the oceans of Spira, cutting across much of the eastern hemisphere of the planet. Its walls are encrusted with crystals. (SWJ1) Shinnan this woman was a native of the planet Ennth. She was among the first to greet Zekk, when the youth returned to his homeworld in the midst of its worst devastation. She was married to the leader Rastur, and they all worked relentlessly to evacuate Another Hopetown and its environs during the earthquakes and fires. She had been a friend of Zekk's when he was a child, although she was four years older than he was. When the last of the evacuees was aboard a transport, she took a break and returned to her home to retrieve the plans she and Rastur had for rebuilding their home. She was caught in a sudden earthquake, and was killed when the old homestead collapsed on top of her. (SHA) Shinnan this was one of the most common female names among the Corellians. (GMR9) Shintel this planet was located in Kathol Sector, between Tanquilla Beach and Ivatch. It was largely uninhabited, although the Empire established a supply and patrol base on the planet during the last years of the New Order. (DARK) Shiny Switch Rule this was a common rule of thumb used by starship pilots, when they were faced with having to fly another starship, especially one that has been modified. These modifications usually altered the standard start-up sequences, and most pilots ame to discover that simply pushing the shiniest switch - which was usually the one that was installed last - often got the ship started. (JT) Ship this was the only name given to the huge, organic starship which captured Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa, sometime after the Battle of Yavin. In their own galaxy, there were many of these ships, operated by humanoids who eventually exterminated themselves in a series of vicious wars. After a plague bomb was used to wipe them all out, a single survivor fled in his starship and ended up in the Star Wars galaxy. Its surviving pilot ordered the organic computer to capture them, and played games with them until it realized that there was still love and caring in the universe. It agreed to free them, but was first intercepted by an Imperial Star Destroyer. Ship unleashed a flurry of anti-matter bombs on the Imperials, and then set Luke and Leia free. Ship and its pilot set out to locate another galaxy which didn't remind them of their past. (LTA2) Ship this was the name given by Luke Skywalker to the unusual, mechano-organic starship he and Leia Organa encountered, shortly prior to the Battle of Hoth. They had been trying to escape an Imperial warship while running supplies to a remote Alliance base, and tried to flee into hyperspace with a damaged drive system. When they reverted to realspace, they found themselves in the starless gulf between galaxies. It was here that Ship first appeared to them. Resembling an immense, green blob of matter, Ship was the only surviving member of an ancient race that had been destroyed in a conflict eons before the Galactic Civil War. Over the millennia, the mind of the survivor had melded with the computer and the ship itself, creating the entity Luke described as simply "Ship." It then spent its time traveling between the galaxies, hoping to flee the reality of its own galaxy and the loss of its companions. Ship initially felt that Luke and Leia were invaders, and tried to eject them into the vacuum of space. However, their compassion and love for each other made Ship close itself up and try to return them to their own galaxy. They were attacked by the Imperial warship which had pursued Luke and Leia, and Ship had to release anti-matter pods to destroy the Imperials and save itself. Ship then released Luke and Leia to continue their mission, while fleeing back into the void to escape the reality of the Galactic Civil War. (MC38) Ship Shop G-S7 this starship repair facility was located on Genesia's G-S7 orbital station, and was owned and oeprated by Plu Makor during the early stages of the Galactic Civil War. (FBS) Shipbuilders and Astrmoechs Guild formed during the early years of the New Republic, this guild designed many of the starships and navigational system used by the Imperial Remnant. (HCE) ShipFinder this was the name of Drooim-Durtha Systems' subspace tracking device. Its developed was contracted out to Neb Ufentes, and was unique in that it was so small. The smaller size meant that it had a shorter operational lifespan before it needed recharging, but Ufentes helped prolong its life by designing it to send out bursts of particles at preset intervals rather than continuously. The interval can be programmed in, but a faster interval decreases its operational span. Ufentes had developed a prototype that would last up to eight days, but it was stolen by the crimelord Mahk'khar. In the heist, Mahk'khar killed Ufentes. (SWJ8) Ship's Operating License this Imperial document was one of a number of documents required from any spacer who plied the spacelanes during the New Order. The procedures for obtaining the certification were documented in the Spacer's Information Manual. Known as an SOL, this document identified the starship and its owner as being cleared to operate in interstellar space. (SWJ9) Shipwomb this incredibly huge ship was grown by the Yuuzhan Vong to serve as the "birthplace" of a new generation of ships. Larger than the Death Star, the shipwomb was formed from the same yorik coral as other Yuuzhan Vong ships, and was surrounded by a collection of thick protuberences that flared out from the central hull like the arms of a spiral galaxy. Because all Yuuzhan Vong ships were living creatures, they eventually grew old and died. For this reason, the shipwomb was a vitally important part of any long-distance war fleet, such as the one that invaded the known galaxy. The Yuuzhan Vong destroyed the planet Sernpidal in order to "feed" the shipwomb and the "offspring" ships that it would produce, then set up an operation in which several young shipwombs were grown in the remnants of the planet. The first worldship to begin dying was the Baanu Miir, and the Yuuzhan Vong realized that a living shipwomb would allow them to continue their fight against the New Republic. However, Kyp Durron learned of the growing shipwomb, hidden within the remnants of the planet Sernpidal, and convinced Jaina Solo and Rogue Squadron to attack it. He claimed it was a superweapon in order to gain their support, and the combined forces of the Rogues, Kyp's Dozen, and the Ralroos managed to destroy the shipwomb. (EVR) Shipwomb this was the Yuuzhan Vong name for the "breeding ground" they used to create their living warships. Because of the size of their warships, individual shipwombs were often created from the destroyed hulks of planets. (DTR) Shipwrights Union this union was formed during the early years of the New Republic, to ensure that starshipwrights of all skill levels received adequate compensation for their work. Their primary motivation for forming the Union and enforcing its codes was the emergence of droid labor in the construction and repair of starships, especially at the Kuat Drive Yards. (CCW) Shipyard Lab 6671-X42 this droid starship research facility was jointly funded by the Corellian Engineering Corporation and Loronar Corporation. It was known as the Nerfworks by the employees of the facility, who explained that they were too smelly to be visited by corporate executives. The Lab produced a dozen or so droid-controlled ships, including the YQ-400 Monitor and the Ycaqt Cargo Ship, but only a few of these designs were actually manufactured. (GMR10) Shiran Vallendri this was a noted member of Chagrian history. (UANT) Shiraya this was the ancient Naboo goddess of the moon. (VD3) Shire, Josen this man and his daughter, Tanith, were imprisoned by the Serpent Masters of Ophideraan when their starship crashed into the desert world, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. (SWDB) Shire, Tanith this young woman worked as a supply tug operator at the Fondor shipyards for many years during the height of the New Order, until she and her father, Josen, were enslaved by the Serpnet Masters of Ophideraan. They had been forced to crash-land their own ship on Ophideraan several years before the Battle of Yavin. They were captured and put to work in the Great Well as slaves of the Serpent Masters, who eventually learned of her former career. Tanith was allowed to leave Ophideraan for brief periods, provided that she returned with a loaded supply ship from Fondor. She would then crash the ships onto Ophideraan for salvaging, before returning to Fondor with stories of system malfunctions. She was rescued from Fondor by Luke Skywalker when he stole the plans to the Super-class Star Destroyer Executor. They fled the shipyards together, and returned to Ophideraan, the only homeworld she knew. Both were quickly placed in the slave levels of the Great Well. After a time, they defeated the Serpent Masters and freed her people. She fell in love with Luke, but decided not to leave her people when he returned to Yavin 4. (CSW, SWDB) Shiri this was a common name given to Twi'lek females, and meant "singer" in the Twi'leki language. (GCG) Shiri'ani this Twi'leki female worked as Lady Valarian's chief lieutenant during the early years of the New Republic. Valarian trusted her with every aspect of her operations, and groomed Shiri'ani to take over for her when she died. A cunning woman with a shrewd sense of business - both criminal and legitimate - Shiri'ani was a former slave who had been transported to Tatooine by Bib Fortuna. Upon her arrival, she learned that Jabba the Hutt had been killed and Bib Fortuna was missing, so she fled into the streets of Mos Eisley. She was later discovered by Valarian, who believed she might know the location of Jabba's treasure hoards. Valarian later put her to work as a dancer at the Lucky Despot, but quickly discovered Shiri'ani's business skills. Valarian began to groom her as a successor by giving her the opportunity to develop the operations of the Lucky Star hotel and casino. All the while, however, she held a deep need for revenge against Bib Fortuna. Despite her loyalty to Lady Valarian, much of Shiri'ani's focus was on locating her fellow Twi'lek and facing him. When Firith Olan appeared at the Lucky Star, Shiri'ani was immediately drawn to him. She agreed to help him in his operations, hoping that he could locate Fortuna for her. Shiri'ani was completely unaware that it was Fortuna's brain that was functioning in Olan's body. When Firith Olan showed her the brain walker in which he had placed Fortuna's brain, Shiri'ani was only too glad to help torment it, unaware that she was being duped. (SOT) Shirka this man was a Minister with the Ralltiiri Secretariat at the time when the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy. It was Shirka who refused to allowed Leia Organa-Solo and refugees from Gyndine land on Ralltiir, shortly after Gyndine fell to the Yuuzhan Vong. (JE) Shirley this Dilonexan woman was a second cousin to Bernie, the customs inspector. (LCF) Shirley this woman was a famous entertainer, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. She was hired to perform at the delegation held on Kabray station, shortly before the Battle of Endor. During this time, she went by the monicker, The Chanteuse of the Stars. (MC77) Shirmar Base this was a staging area and processing center built by the Ugnuaghts on Drudonna. It allowed them to easy access to Velser's Ring. (GG2) Shiro this was a species of slow-moving, turtle-like reptiles native to the planet Naboo. The flesh of the shiro was used by the Gungans in a tasty stew. The hard shell of the shiro was deeply ridged and spined, and seeds and spores from swamp plants sometimes became lodged within the ridges. In this way, tooke trap plants often grew from the backs of the shiro, becoming the symbiotic entity known as the shiro-trap. (GF, WSW) Shiro-Trap this symbiotic pair of creatures, native to the planet Naboo, is really a tooke-trap plant which has grown onto the top part of the shiro. The relationship allows the shiro to be camouflaged by the tooke trap plant, so predators won't notice it; the tooke trap plant, on the other hand, is protected from being uprooted and eaten by clodhoppers and other Naboo herbivores. (GF) Shirro this burly man was the leader of the swoop gang known as the Blood Razors. He always carried a length of metal pipe, and had a special sheath for it mounted on his swoop. He had a tough exterior, but his motivations were always to keep the gang armed and provide for the dishomed of Biivren. (PSG) Shirshir Desert this temperate desert was located on the planet Nishr. (ROE) Shish one of the communications officers that worked for Booster Terrik aboard the Errant Venture. (SOP) Shisha Oil this viscous fluid was used in desert climates, where temperatures plummeted during the evening. The shisha oil was heated during the day by the burning suns of the planet, and then pumped through pipes which were built into the walls of a desert dwelling. The heat from the shisha oil was transferred to the building material in the wall, heating it up and radiating heat into the dwelling. (IWE1) Shisha Oil-pipe this device was created to allow beings to literally "smoke" shisha oil as a sedative. (NEGC) Shissan, Antyard-Wo this Jedi Knight was killed on Atzerri, during a mission to free Nathanjo Nirrelz from a band of Roshu Sune terrorists. (HNN5) Shistavanen this was the name given to the native language of the Shistavanen, consisting of barks and growls. (ANT, UANT) Shistavanen a race of wolf-like bipeds whose eyes glow red, the Shistavanen were native to the Uvena system, and are veiled in mystery throughout the galaxy. They are hunters by nature, and are known for their abilities as bounty hunters and scouts. However, they were also isolationist as a species, and tended to discourage interaction with other species. The Empire enlisted the aid of the Shistavanen many times, in an effort to explore the farthest reaches of the galaxy. (SW, SCRE, AE) Shiu-Shiu Race Systems this corporation manufactured racing-quality wheeled propulsion systems for use in automated devices like droids and load shifters. (DWK) Shiva IV Princess Leia battled an Imperial warlord on this planet, sometime after the Battle of Hoth. (MC53) Shiwal Sector during the Galactic Civil War, Alliance operations in this area of the galaxy were believed to have been infiltrated by the Gand Findsman Lu'daal-ud. (AIR) Shlecho Newt this creature was native to the Yuuzhan Vong's home galaxy. They preferred to eat coomb spores, a fact that allowed the Yuuzhan Vong to use them to detect the presence of the spores in a victim. They have a brownish-green coloration in their normal state, but turn bright crimson when they detect the presence of coomb spores. (VP) Shlith-Dan this Arconan criminal is distinguishable by his dark grey skin, which has several deep brown stripes. He is also addicted to salt, as denoted by his golden eyes. His addiction spans most of his life, and his later years have been spent as a dealer in salt, further deepening his dependence. His small criminal empire grew after he migrated into the Minos Cluster, where his black market network is bested only by that of Yerkys ne Dago. He hoped to locate a method of inducing a similar form of addiction in humans, and succeeded during the Galactic Civil War. He discovered a fungus which, when given to the people of Shesharile 5 and 6, created an intense addiction that nearly tore the worlds apart. (GG6) Shmus this was the designation of a Nebulon-B2 frigate that was part of the Alliance's fleet. (TIE) Sh'ner-class Planetary Assault Carrier this pointed, oblong Ssi-ruuvi batleship measured 750 meters in length, rivaling the Shree-class cruisers in sheer size. The Sh'ner-class assault ship was essential to any Ssi-ruuvi attack plan, although it was known that only one Sh'ner-class was sent as part of the force which invaded the planet Bakura. The Sh'ner-class was slow and underpowered for the work it was assigned, and thus was protected by Fw'sen-class picket ships and Wurrif-class light cruisers. They have been equipped with weak shields and minimal weaponry - six ion cannons and two tractor beam projectors - which further increases the need for support craft. The primary mission profile of the Sh'ner-class carrier was to drop off D'kee-class landing ships to battle sites. Each Sh'ner-class ship was equipped with six launch bays to handle the twelve D'kee-class ships it carries. The Sh'ner-class was also sparsely crewed for its size. Only 60 Ssi-ruuk form the command crew and man the entechment labs. 500 P'w'eck are used for assistance and manual labor, so the ship was riddled with stun traps. There were also 30 Ssi-ruuk gunners to man the weapons stations. The Sh'ner-class carrier could also transport up to 5,000 metric tons of cargo. (EGV, TBSB) Shnick, Tecknel this underworld leader controls much of the shipping that leaves Travnin. (GG6) Shoals, The this was the name of one of the first settlements established outside the borders of Bartyn's Landing, on the planet Lamaredd. The Shoals was originally leased by Hugo Bartyn to a group of Quarren workers who wanted to live on their own, yet still remain employed by Bartyn's seafood harvesting operations. Bartyn realized that he could make more money by expanding his base of operations, and later funded several other frontier locations like The Shoals. (GMR7) Shoame, Trann this man was the leader of the Qektoth Confederation in the years following the Battle of Endor. Shoame advocated and supported the development of biochemical weapons to use against the weakers races of the galaxy, and tested one of them on the crew of the FarStar. Shoame also negotiated for the rights toseel the biochemical weapon with an unknown agent, trading the weapon for ships from which to unleash the weapon. (KO) Shoaneb Culu a blind, humanoid of the Miraluka race, Shoaneb discovered that her race's innate abilities with the Force were quite strong within herself. Against her parents' wishes, she decided to leave her homeworld of Alpherides and seek out training with the Jedi Knights. The journey was hard, as the Force changed on every world she encountered, forcing her to relearn all the skills she had mastered on Alpherides. After a year or so, Shoaneb landed on Ossus, and was apprenticed to the Jedi Master Vodo-Siosk Baas. Baas felt that her insatiable desire to learn more about the Force and the Jedi was really a desire for power, but soon realized that she was extremely curious. However, despite her sensitivity to the Force, Shoaneb struggled to master the basic techniques of controlling it and using it. Lightsaber construction came particularly hard for her, as well as combat. While this might have driven off other students, Shoaneb continued to train, and eventually attained the rank of Jedi Knight. During her studies, which lasted much longer than most of her peers, Shoanbed learned a great deal about the Jedi Prophecies. She attended the Jedi Assembly on Deneba to discuss the Krath. She was killed in the Cron System, when Aleema tried to defeat the Jedi Knights by ripping the core from a Cron star. (FNU, DLS, TOJC) Sho'ban Do this near-human, a settler of the planet Pitann, was the runner-up in the presidential election that elevated Chandra Hobat to power in the Kathol Republic. Do believed that Hobat's political stance would ruin the Kathol Republic. He felt that the Republic should remain isolated from the Empire and the New Republic, and maintain its self-sufficiency. At the time Moff Sarne sent Rolf Treidum into the Kathol Outback, disguised as a New Republic fleet, to make trouble, Sho'ban Do's political position was strengthened. Do was a short, barrel-chested person with a wide face, and hoped to name himself the leader of the Kathol Tyranny. He was also the main prponent in the sport of gladiator droid wars, hoping to develop a droid army that he could use against his enemies. (KO) Shobquix Yards this starship manufacturer built the Gauntlet and Toscan 8-Q starfighters. (CSA, PP) Shock Cloth manufactured by Fabreth Medical Biochemicals, this type of cloth was used to control the effects of trauma. When connected to a medical scanner and wrapped around an injured being, the shock cloth provided warmth and could administer fast-acting medicines through dermal contact, reducing the effects of traumatic shock. The dermal contact was maintained by hundreds of tiny injectors woven into the cloth. (GFT, GMR10) Shock Cord this flexible, elastic cord was used by climbers as a safety line. If a being fell from a height, and the shock cord was anchored, it would stretch and give before returning to its original length. This allowed the user to survive an otherwise dangerous fall. (HT) Shock Grenade any explosive device which uses shock waves, instead of shrapnel, to cause damage. They are similar to pressure bombs. (HSE) Shock Hauler 33 this small fighter was produced by Incom Industries. It measured 14.5 meters in length, and was armed with four laser cannons. (GMR6) Shock Lance this was a form of electropole that was developed during the height of the New Order. The ends were tipped with small power generators that delivered a powerful charge when they struck a target. (SWGAL) Shock Raiders this was an elite squadron of Black Sun starfighter pilots. (SSE) Shock Squadron this New Republic X-Wing squadron was decimated during the defense of Coruscant against the Yuuzhan Vong. After the alien invaders captured the capital world, the survivors of Shock Squadron were reassigned to the Twin Suns Squadron, under the command of Luke Skywalker. (EL1) Shockapede this was a vicious insect known for its stinging bite. (SBS) Shock-back one of the offensive positions played during a game of shockball. (SSR) Shockball an athletic competition in which two teams try to pass a charged orb into their opponent's goal. They use insulated mitts to pass the orb. (HSL) Shockball 3 a game of strategy and skill found in may up-scale casinos. (WSV) Shockboxing this sport pitted two combatants against each other in a ring. Both fighters wore specialized boxing gloves. The gloves delivered a random electrical charge when they hit an opponent, with the strength ranging from a light sting to a near-fatal jolt. (HR) Shocker this highly-maneuverable combat droid, resembled a winged sphere, was developed by the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the early stages of the Clone Wars. The two pairs of wings allowed it to move in tight circles and avoid laser fire, while a dedicated power generator allowed it to fire a burst of intense, electrical energy at its target. In this way, it could incapacitate a living being or overload an electrical system. The primary development facility for shocker droids was hidden on the planet Dagro, until it was destroyed by Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, about a year after the Battle of Geonosis. (SWI77) Shocker Squadron this was the dedicated starfighter squadron assigned to protect the Jedi Knights' base on Eclipse, during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Later, as the war ground on, Shocker Squadron was recalled to help with the general war effort. (SBS, UF) Shockprod this was the name of the traditional Gand staff. Measuring more than three meters in length, the shockprod had one end that was shaped into a forked V. Each of the tines at the end of the shockprod could deliver an intense electrical shock, which often stunned or rendered an opponent unconscious. (UANT) Shockwave Harrsk's flagship Imperial-class Star Destroyer, the Shockwave was built at his own hidden shipyards in the Core Systems. The Star Destroyer was ravaged by Teradoc's fleet while Harrsk was discussing unification with Admiral Daala, and exploded while Kratas was on board. (DS) Shockwave this spherical concussion missile was produced just before the Clone Wars. It was noted for the way in which the concussion field expanded in a sphere, allowing a ship gunner to fire it the midst of several attackers and have the effects of the blast hit multiple targets. (GMR9) Shockwave Generator this was a form of sonic weapon developed by the ancient Mandalorian Crusaders. It used an intense wave of sonic energy create the shockwave, which tore apart a target upon impact. (SWI80) Shockwhip this vicious weapon is formed from a thin strand of flexsteel connected to an insulated handgrip. Within the grip is a small power generator, which produces a stunning electric charge through the flexsteel whip whe activated. (SWJ9) Shodon Ko this representative of the ancient Navigator's Guild sold the rights to the Goluud Corridor to Ssk Kahorr. Following the loss of the Zeta Five near Primus Goluud, Shodon Ko was murdered - and later eaten - by Ssk Kahorr for his part in the loss. (GAS) Shodu meaning "gracious", this was one of the most common names among Rodian females. These names generally described characteristics of historical individuals, and different Rodian clans used up to three names to describe an individual. (GCG) Shodu meaning "vengeful", this was one of the most common names among Rodian males. These names generally described characteristics of historical individuals, and different Rodian clans used up to three names to describe an individual. (GCG) Shodu this female Ewok was the mate of Deej, and mother to Weechee, Widdle, Wicket, and Winda. Among the Ewoks of Bright Tree Village, Shodu was known for her ability to create special poitons from the various plants and herbs that could be found in the forest. Shodu was portrayed by Pam Grizz in both The Caravan of Courage and The Battle for Endor. (EA, BFE, SWDB) Shoen, Levi this Alderaanian woman was the star of the popular holovid series which centered on the character of Queen Jesrella, until she was assassinated by Melo Centris. (WOTC) Shoengen this port city was located on the planet Brosi, at the northwestern tip of Shoengen Coast. The city was formed in the delta of the Nihun River. (AIR) Shoengen Coast this coastal area was located on the planet Brosi, within the Bay of Sypon. (AIR) Shoengen Delta located on the northwestern edge of the Shoengen Coast, this delta formed the mouth of the Nihun River. (AIR) Shoengen Shores this was the name of the western coastline of the city of Shoengen, on the planet Brosi. (AIR) Shofeld this Alliance intelligence agent was assigned by Lieutenant Commander Zhir-Khan to observe Zayl Braith's movements on Ord Mantell, shortly before the Battle of Hoth. (AIR) Shogun this planet was known for its unusual dreamscapes. (SWI80) Shok Choka this Yuuzhan Vong warrior was part of the group which invaded the Yag'Dhul system and took control of the massive space station maintained by the Givin. When Anakin Solo challenged Nom Anor to a duel, the Executor turned it down in order to complete his own mission. This action angered the warriors, for a Yuuzhan Vong warrior would be shamed if they turned such a challenge down. Shok Choka took up the challenge, and engaged Anakin in combat. During the battle, Anakin was able to get Shok Choka off-balance, and cleaved his head off with his lightsaber. (EVR) Shol'Arma this man discovered that the Mon Calamari Leviathan armor could be used by other humanoids, provided that they understood that they had to move about like a Mon Calamari. (GUN) Shollo this bounty hunter liked to use the S-3 force cage to transport his prisoners, but once gave a captive a datapad with some fiction to read. The resourceful captive used its circuitry to bypass the force cage's shocking system, allowing him to escape. (GUN) Shome Trahan this was the name of a noted Woostoid individual. (UANT) Shomu, Mont this was one of the aliases adopted by the spy Kaird, during the time he spent on the planet Drongar, during the height of the Clone Wars. Shomu was a corpulent human, and the costume was effective because it completely masked Kaird's true form. It was Shomu who provided Ord Vorra with a copy of the latest broadcast of Galactic Sports Update, which chronicled the Strag Sector Match Championship. Kaird counted on the fact that Vorra would bring her boyfriend, Biggs Bogan, to view the recording, which would allow Kaird to disable Bogan and obtain control of Admiral Erel Kersos' shuttle. (MJH) Shont, Kena an employee of BioTech, Kena Shont was also an Alliance supporter. Shont downloaded data copied by Doctor Saren Llalik and transmitted it to a nearby Alliance base. (CRO) Shook this feline predator was native to the planet Carratos. It lived in the trees, and often ambushed its prey from above. These creatures were characterized by the heavy tusk at each corner of their mouth, and their long, pointed ears. (EGP) Shoolbloorp this is the Ergesh name for the ceremonial swamplands in which the Ergesh mating ritual takes place. The seeds of two Ergesh are planted here during reproduction. Literally translated, the word shoolbloorp meant "land of beginnings." (PG2, AE) Shool's Club one of the Clubs owned by Ace Lorle on Demophon, it was used by Alliance agents as a meeting place. (SN) Shoon-mi Esh this was one of the small group of Shamed Ones who lived beneath the surface of Coruscant, after the planet had been transformed into a likeness of Yuuzhan'tar. Shoon-mi was a creche'-brother to Niiriit Esh, and was one of the few Shamed Ones who lived independently, away from groups like that led by Vuurok I'pan. Like the other Shamed ones, though, Shoon-mi believed that the Jedi Knights were not abominations, but saviors of the Shamed Ones and symbols of the new ideology which should be embraced by the Yuuzhan Vong. For this reason, their band remained small, in case they were captured by the Yuuzhan Vong warriors. This ensured that their small cult of Jedi followers would never be fully discovered. Shoon-mi was also devoted to protecting his sister Niiriit, who wasn't so independent that she refused his help. Unfortunately for the small group, they were discovered, and a group of Yuuzhan Vong warriors destroyed most of them. Shooni-mi, along with Nom Anor and Kunra, managed to survive the raids. Shoon-mi agreed to work with Nom Anor to ensure their further survival, as the former Executor adopted the name Yu'shaa and began to spread The Message to the Shamed Ones of Coruscant. However, unknown to Nom Anor, Shoon-Mi had begun to doubt the Prophet's dedication to The Message, and came to feel that Nom Anor was offering the Shamed Ones one form of servitude for another. In a bold attempt, Shoon-Mi and several other Shamed Ones loyal to him tried to assassinate Nom Anor. He hoped to kill the former Executor and, using an ooglith masquer, pretend to be the Prophet until such time as he could reveal himself. As Shoon-Mi tried to stab Nom Anor with a coufee, Kunra discovered the plot and stabbed Shoon-Mi in the back, severing his spinal column. Nom Anor, having survived the attack, then suffocated the remaining life from Shoon-Mi's body. (FH1, FH3) Shoosha, Bann this man, a native of the planet Brentaal, was a noted composer during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. His Vissencant Variations were written about his family's escape from Brentaal during the early stages of the Clone Wars. (MJH) Shoot First this was the signature song played by the band Proton Overload. (WSV) Shoot-back Blaster this type of starship weapon was developed in the wake of the Galactic Civil War. When the ship it is attached to is shot at, the blaster pops up from its concealed port and fires back at the attacker, aiming in the general direction the initial shot came from. (CTD) Shootcrawler this Charon bio-construct was a modified version of the basic Charon body structure. They had the spider-like body of a Charon warrior, but also had a blaster built into their exoskeletal armor. (OS) Shooter the nickname of one of Leia Organa-Solo's bodyguards, Shooter followed her wherever she went. He was heavily armed and armored, and his role was to come between anyone wanting to harm the President. (BTS) Shootfirst this was the nickname used by Eelo Begraas to describe his astromech droid, R6-A1. (WOTC) Shooting Gallery an outlawed version of the Kessel Run obstacle used in swoopchasing races, the Shooting Gallery employed real laser cannons to fire randomly along the straightaway. (BSS) Shooting Star this was Adi Gallia's callsign, used whenever she was dispatched on a mission by the Jedi Council. (SWI81) Shooting Star this was an Alliance-owned Nebulon-B frigate, active during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (JKG3) Shooting Star this was another name for Koensayr's VGK-3 heavy assault starfighter. (SWJ6) Shooting Star this Alliance Corona-class frigate collided with the Endor after a mistimed hyperspace jump. The jump was part of a fleet exercise, and all hands on both ships were lost. It became an object lesson for all New Republic fleets, highlighting the need for perfect execution of fleet maneuvers. (SOL) Shopani System this Tapani Sector star system was part of the holdings of House Cadriaan during the New Order. (LOE) Shopper's Round this location of shops and open-air bazaars surrounded Circle Park, in Tasariq City. (SWJ15) Shoppingland this major retail outlet is located in the center of Lola Curich starport, and has everything a tourist to the planet Lianna could need. (ML) Shor this Shyriiwook word was used as the prefix to many Wookiee names. It translated into Basic as "fierce" or "lethal", and could be combined with one or more suffixes to form a complete Wookiee name. (GMR10, GCG) Shoran this male Wookie is one of Chewbacca's many relatives. It was Shoran who received a transmission from Leia Organa-Solo describing the capture of Han Solo by the Yevetha. Shoran and Freyrr tracked Chewie down, during Lumpawarumps Test of Ascension, to recall the Wookiee to his duty. Shoran, along with Dryanta, Jowdrrl, and Lumpawarump, went with Chewbacca to rescue Solo. When the Wookiees attacked the Pride of Yevetha, Shoran and Chewbacca went in first. During the initial firefight, Shoran was gravely injured by a blaster bolt. Shoran was brought back to the Millennium Falcon by Chewbacca, but was unable to recover despite the ministrations of the New Republic. He died after being treated on the Intrepid. (RD, TT) Shorda'ki this was the Tarasinese word used to describe one of the most solemn and powerful of all the Tarasin rites. By invoking the shorda'ki, the Tarasin expended a great deal of strength - both physcial and mental - to ensure the very survival of their species. History only recorded two invocations of the shorda'ki, once during the wars that nearly destroyed the ancient Tarasin, and another during the height of the Clone Wars. This latter invocation was performed in preparation for the tarana-te'sath, which the Tarasin believed was about to occur after discussions with a strange Human Jedi Knight. This Jedi agreed to help train the younger generation of Tarasin to connect with the Force, but this required that the elders begin to relinquish their power in order to concentrate the Force among the young. (LFCW) Shore Patrol this branch of the Gungan Grand Army was charged with ensuring that no invaders entered the water and discovered the location of the Gungan cities. (E1A10) Shorg, Kirla this man was a soldier in the Old Republic military, and was part of the task force dispatched by Colonel Jir Tramsig to recover the head of the protocol droid L80-RC. (WOA4) Shoribus this was the capital city of the planet Kabal. (HNN4) Short this was the name used by Gaph and R'vanna to describe the shorter of the two humans who approached them to forge a series of transport vouchers for refugees on Ruan. Working with his partner, known only as Tall, Short transported his charges aboard the freighter Trevee. (JE) Shortgrass this pink-bladed grass was native to the planet Drongar, and was the only true form of grass that grew on the planet. (MBS) Shorthoppers this was the name of the squadron of Howlrunners and Vigilance Interceptors which supported the Jolly Man during its hunt for a Yuuzhan Vong yammosk. (SBS) Shorts this was another name for the Utai race, referring to both their short stature and their short lifespans. (E3N) Short-term Memory Enhancement a technique used by the Jedi Knights to capture and replay recent events at a later time. (SWSB) Shorty this astromech droid was located on Cloud City during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Shorty was secretly an Alliance agent, and was on Cloud City to help refugees reach Alliance safeworlds. (WOA9) Shosk'irid this mercenary favored personal body armor that was developed for unique, alien physiologies. (GUN) Shotaleve, Byll this man was a resort owner who saw business drop off sharply during the Separatist crisis which shook the Old Republic, just before the Clone Wars. His properties were scattered across the beaches of the planet Amfar, and he saw the beaches reclaimed by redfish after the lack of tourists meant the beaches were empty. (HNN5) Shotarr Kass this Tunroth warrior was orphaned by the Reslian Purge. He chose to train as a hunter in order to maintain as much of his species' culture and history as possible. Well educated in Wookiee culture as well as that of the Tunroth, Shotarr eventually was employed by the Nalroni crimelord Sprax as a personal bodyguard. He earned the nickname "The Strap" because Shotarr preferred to wear leather jerkins. Shotarr was not part of Sprax's own security force, and was often left out of many operations he felt should have been his work. This troubled him, but his loyalty to Sprax never wavered, even when Black Sun chose Ket Maliss to wipe out the Disac pirates and not himself. (SSR) Shotel this was one of the many Strike-class cruisers that made up the front lines of the Imperial Naval fleet. (TIE) Shoten Lounge this bar and recreation area was located on the luxury liner Stellar Mermaid. It was considered something of a spacers' bar, despite its setting on the luxurious ship. (POC) Shotgun a Nharwaak CR90 corvette destroyed by the Empire when it raided the Nharwaak base. (TIE) Shoti, Harissa this woman was one of the most popular holo-drama stars during the last years of the Old Republic. She was under contract to Kailio Entertainment during the years leading up to the Clone Wars, and was rumored to have been the actress chosen to portray Jonava Billane in a holo-drama based on the life of Ludi Billane. (HNN4) Shoto Eyefire this Shistavenan Wolfman took control of Horn Station and used it to fund his own criminal activities during the last decades of the Old Republic. Shoto was also an infamous blastfighter. He met his match, though, when an anonymous Jedi Knight posed as a scared rock miner with a quick draw. Shoto ordered his goons to bring the miner in, then challenged him to a duel. Shoto stacked the odds in his favor, wearing a suit of blast armor and arming his best thugs to guard against any treachery. However, the Jedi's reflexes were too good, and his aim was too precise. Shoto was shot in both knees and his gun hand before he could even get a single shot off, and the Jedi quickly neutralized the armed thugs before escaping. Shoto was forced to flee Horn Station in order to receive medical attention, and the planet was restored to freedom. (T2) Shott this man, an Admiral, was a noted criminal who was active during the years following the Battle of Naboo. He was implicated in the distribution of illegal holograms with Gabo the Wicked, but never arrested. (BH) Shouldersculp an ornamental form of art worn at the shoulder of a female's dress. (DFR) Show, The starfighter pilots' slang for a space battle. (HSE) Showalter a Captain serving the New Republic Intelligence agency, he greets Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian when they return from their discovery of Thrackan Sal-Solo's interdiction field. He is a young man, with pale skin and a heavy-set, muscular body. Is this the same man as Showolter, who appears during the New Jedi Order? (AS) Showcase Formation this is the basic New Republic Naval fleet formation used when entering a system in preparation for war. It provides the most imposing view of the fleet, and is primarily for display purposes only. Once the battle is joined, the formation is broken up in favor of more tactically-efficient formations. (TT) Shownar this planet, locate in Parmic Sector, is composed mainly of vertag crystal. This creates a uniquely beautiful landscape of stunning crystalline vistas. It is located near the Torch Nebula, whose eerie glow lights up the planet's nighttime hours. The average day on Shownar lasts 25 standard hours, and its year encompasses 370 local days. (GG9) Shownar Lullaby this odd music is created by the wind blowing thourgh the vertag crystal spires on the planet Shownar. (GG9) Showolter this New Republic Major was placed in charge of the mission to bring the Yuuzhan Vong priestess Elan to a facility on Wayland, where the New Republic could interview her. Showolter was a former member of the Alliance military intelligence agency, and he often played the part of an Imperial officer while on a mission. His muscular physique gave him the right body to blend in the the Imperials, but became a liability after the Battle of Endor. Then, while working for the New Republic, his thick body made him stand out more. This led to his promotion into more of a supervisory role, which he held at the time the Yuuzhan Vong launched their invasion. Showolter and Elan made it to Wayland without a problem, but the Yuuzhan Vong launched a false "assassination" attempt on Elan's life after they arrived at Wayland. Their location was given away by Elan's familiar, Vergere, and forced Showolter to book transport for them to Coruscant. Traveling as a couple - with Elan wearing an ooglith masquer to appear human - they boarded the Queen of Empire in order to return to the Core. Unfortunately, the Peace Brigade learned of the undercover operation from a well-placed spy in the New Republic, and intercepted the luxury cruiser. In an attempt to save Elan's life, Showolter took blaster fire from the Peace Brigade's mercenaries. Badly injured, he was forced to turn Elan and Vergere over to Han Solo. Showolter eventually recovered from his injuries. (HT, NJOSB) SHPA-C this version of the Self-Propelled Heavy Artillery-Turbolaser tank, developed by the Old Republic to support the Army of the Republic, featured a concussion missile launcher in place of the turbolaser. (SWI64) Shrag Brothers sneak-thieves on Nar Shaddaa. (DE1) S'hrah this man was a noted doctor who taught medicine to the interns who did their residency at the Coruscant Medical Hospital during the last decades of the Old Republic. An irascible man, Doctor S'hrah had little patience for non-medical disciplines. He would yell at his students when they tried to branch out or apply medicine to other uses, screaming that they were doctors, not some other profession. (MBS) Shrail this baked, sweet bread was popular on the planet Garos IV. (SWJ5) Shran this given name was common human males across the galaxy. (GCG) Shredder Bat a vicious, avian creature native to the planet Atrisia, shredder bats are extremely adaptable to a variety of ecosystems. They have a wingspan of up to a meter across, and hunted in packs of more than twenty individuals.Shredder bats use a complex hearing system, with hearing organs in their necks and behind their ears, to sonically locate their prey. They attacked their prey by diving down on it and taking bites with their sharp fangs, causing their prey to bleed to death. The bats would then land on the downed prey and use their long tongues to consume all the blood and other bodily fluids. They were considered a dangerous nuisance throughout the galoaxy, as colonies of shredder bats have been established on over 1,000 different worlds. Once in a new environment, they tend to attack everything in sight in order to establish a territory. These attacks include humans and humanoids. (ND, COG) Shreebird this rare avian was nearly extinct by the time the Clone Wars began. A special aviary was erected on Coruscant to preserve a small colony of shreebirds. (HNN4) Shree-class Battle Cruiser this Ssi-ruuvi design was a heavy battleship measuring nearly 900 meters in length, and armed with 24 Ssi-ruuvi turbolasers, 24 ion cannons, 12 concussion missile launchers, and 12 tractor beam projectors. Up to 500 Ssi-ruuvi battle droids can be carried in its holds. The decks on the Shree-class are five meters tall, to accommodate the Ssi-ruuk body. The P'w'ecks that perform menial tasks on the ships have a series of accessways and tunnels in which they can operate. Stun-traps have been set in various access portals to keep the P'w'ecks from entering sensitive areas. Unlike most galactic ships, the Ssi-ruuvi designs lack anti-gravitational systems, and so they employ conductive netting to help stabilize gravity. They also lacked reliable inertial compensators, and sudden changes in direction caused inprepared passengers to be thrown against bulkheads. It also had a large entechment lab used to power the ship and its drones. Each Shree-class cruiser required a crew complement of 800 Ssi-ruuk officers, 234 gunners, 5,000 P'w'eck laborers, and 350 P'w'eck troops. It could also transport up to 5,000 metric tons of cargo. (EGV, TBSB) Shreeftut literally known as "His Potency", the Shreeftut was the supreme ruler of Lwhekk, and the leader of the Ssi-ruuvi Imperium and the Ssi-ruuk people. Sometime before the Battle of Endor, the Shreeftut made a deal with Emperor Palpatine to provide personal battle droids if the Emperor would provide human prisoners. Although this particular deal fell through, the Shrefftut continued to work to further his own species. The Shreeftut was advised on all governmental matters by the Elders' Council, and on religious aspects by the Conclave. (TB, FH2) Shreel this graduate of the New Republic Space Academy served a member of Leia Organa-Solo's honor guard during her mission to the Chorios Systems to meet with Seti Ashgad. He served as a Yeoman aboard the Borealis, and perished when Ashgad unleashed the Death Seed plague. (POT) Shreetam'tiz this specially-bred subspecies of the Yuuzhan Vong yammosk was created to emit a powerful signal of interference within the telepathic bands used by yammosks, dhuryams, and other such bio-engineering organisms. This allowed the Yuuzhan Vong to temporarily disrupt the control a yammosk had over starships, or broke the link between a dhuryam and its attendant slaves. The shreeyam'tiz was a large, barrel-shaped creature that existed in a large vat of nutrient fluid, and had to be carried into location by Yuuzhan Vong warriors. The shreeyam'tiz was especially useful during the tizo'pil Yun'tchilat, when the dhuryams had to figure out a way to survive without the help of their slaves. (T) Shreev this small, winged creature is native to the planet S'krrr. They are the natural enemies of the drog beetle, which is the favored food of the shreev. The bat-like shreev are covered with blue fur, and have a snake-like tail. They were protected by the S'krrr, because they kept the drog beetle population under control. Without the shreev, the drog beetles would eventually consume all the crops grown on S'krrr. The average shreev can consume some thirty drog beetles each day. (GOF8) Shri one of Rei'kas' hired thugs, Shri was sent to intercept Talon Kaarde at the Ithor Loman on Dayark. The assault failed when H'sishi and Shada D'ukal managed to taken the thugs out. (VOF) Shriek this unusual race of pink-skinned beings lived on the Forest Moon of Endor. Shrieks were easily distinguished by their three eyes. Shrieks were named for the loud noise they made whenever they defended their homes, but they could be convivial friends. (ECAR) Shrike this Imperial Star Destroyer was the flagship of the customs fleet that patrolled the Corellian Sector, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (CCW) Shrike this nimble starfighter was used by Mara Jade, during her early years of service to the Smuggler's Alliance. (NEGC) Shrike an Imperial frigate destroyed by the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. (XW) Shrike Squadron this was the designation of the group of TIE Fighters garrisoned at Argenhald Base, on Saffalore, during the early years of the New Republic. (SOC) Shrike, Garris this Corellian trader and smuggler worked aboard the starship Trader's Luck, commanding a ragtag band of thieves and swindlers. He employed without prejudice, using street urchins to beg and steal while using strong alien races for extortion and loan sharking. He was infamous among the underworld for his elaborate schemes, in which he would swindle the rich and wealthy of Corellia out of their credits. He ran the Trader's Luck with an iron hand, and demanded complete loyalty or swift retribution would follow. He dressed in the style of Imperial Moffs, with several medals and decorations purchased at pawn shops. It was Shrike who pulled a young Han Solo from the alleys of Corellia, taking the boy in and using him in many of his best schemes. When Han tried to leave the Trader's Luck, Shrike killed the Wookiee Dewlanna before he was knocked cold by young Solo. Shrike never forgot the incident, and when he discovered Han on Coruscant, he intended to pay him back. Their struggle spanned several levels of the city-world's structures before Shrike gained the upper hand. Just as he was about to deal Han a deadly blow, a bounty hunter that had been trailing Han shot Shrike dead. Han was able to escape the bounty hunter as well, dodging a charge at the last minute and sending the hunter careening into a stone structure and snapping his neck. Han then switched clothing with the hunter, placing all his false IDs in the hunter's jacket. He then burned the face off the hunter with Shrike's blaster and dumped the body into a seemingly bottomless shaft. With Shrike dead and his IDs on another body, Han was finally free of his past. (TPS) Shrike, Larrad this man was Garris Shrike's brother. As cruel and demented as Garris, Larrad was one of the bullies who maintained order on the Trader's Luck. When Han Solo attempted to flee the ship, Dewlanna the Wookiee stepped in to help him. Larrad and seveeral others noticed that Han had bypassed several security systems, and they set out to apprehend the youth. As Garris struck out at Solo, Larrad was attacked by Dewlanna. The Wookiee grabbed him by the arm and swung him around with all her might, smashing Larrad into a bulkhead and breaking nearly every bone in his body. Larrad didn't survive. (TPS) ShrinCord this defensive substance is similar to other webbing and netting used by law enforcement agencies and bounty hunters. ShrinCord is either shot from a gun or laid atop a trap. When it hits living flesh, it begins to shrink, tightening around its target and immobilizing them. (ML) Shrine of the Sleeper this chamber was located in DarkStryder's fortress, on the planet Kathol. It was here that the Yapi and Charr Ontee discovered the image of the Sleeper. When DarkStryder drove the Charr Ontee and the Yapi away, they took the image with them, because they knew that DarkStryder feared the return of the Sleeper. The crew of the FarStar, after surviving the destruction of their ship, discovered that the Shrine contained the preserved body of the Jedi Knight Halbret, who had been trapped on Kathol during the Rift Disaster. It was Halbret's image the Charr Ontee remembered. Halbret had been preserved by the Kathol after she helped them enter the Lifewell, mainly to help restore the Kathol once the danger of the Dark Jedi had passed. However, DarkStryder continued to evolve, and chose not to revive Halbret or the Kathol, desiring power for itself. (E) Shrines of Kooroo this ancient monuments were claimed by the Fellowship of Kooroo to be the original edifices built by Kooroo to focus the minds of his followers on true enlightenment. The Fellowship of Kooroo believed the enlightenment came in the form of telepathic abilities. The shrines consisted of a central, domed sanctuary surrounded by carved stone obelisks. The obelisks are all inscribed with runes and sigils, and their placement around the central building resembled the spokes of a wheel. Shortly after the Battle of Yavin, reporter Andor Javin earned the wrath of the Fellowship of Kooroo by claiming that the Shrines were not religious artifacts but a form of ancient communication device created by an ancient civilization which scouted the galaxy millions of years earlier. (SWJ13) Sh'rip Sh'pa this was the name given to Yuuzhan Vong spawn ships, which were similar in appearance to gargantuan gemstones. These ships were essentially freighters or cruisers that had been refitted to transport terraforming biotechnology to newly-conquered planets. Measuring about 810 meters in length, the Sh'rip Sh'pa required a crew of 525 Yuuzhan Vong warriors to operate, and could accommodate up to 2,044 passengers - usually from the Shaper caste - and 2,460 metric tons of cargo. These ships were armed with forty plasma cannons, any of which could be moved to a different facet of the hull to provide an infinite range of fire. A specialized dovin basal provided enhanced protection, helping to ensure that the Sh'rip Sh'pa reached its destination intact. (NJOSB) Shrithek Al'lya this Bothan served as the Consul of Natural Resources to the government of Kothlis, at the height of the Galactic Civil War. An enterprising entrepreneur, Shrithek used his position to stymie competitors while providing access to favored corporations. (SPG) Shrivel Braittrand this hunchbacked humanoid was one of the galaxy's best podracers, some ten years after the Battle of Naboo. (RACR) Shriwirr a Ssi-ruuvi Shree-class battle cruiser, the Shriwirr was the flagship of the Ssi-ruuk attack on the planet Bakura. The word shriwirr means "ripe with eggs" in the Ssi-ruuvi language. The Shriwirr was accompanied by 4 Wurrif-class light cruisers, 20 Fw'sen-class picket ships, a Sh'ner-class planetary assault carrier, 12 D'kee-class P'w'eck landing ships, and a Lwhekk-class manufacturing ship. A force of over 1,300 battles droids was unleashed in the system. It was captured by the Luke Skywalker and the Alliance during the Battle of Bakura, when Luke escaped from his entechment chair. The Ssi-ruuk evacuated the ship, rather than facing Luke's ability with the Force and possibly dying on an unconsecrated world, and abandoned the ship. It was later renamed the Sibwarra, in honor of Dev Sibwarra's sacrifice to alert the Alliance to the Ssi-ruuvi threat, although its crew secretly called it the Flutie. (TB, EGV, TBSB) Shron this small, volcanic world was the innermost planet of the Hoth System. (PH) Shroom Steak despite its name, this was not actually a cut of meat, but a thickly cut piece of mushroom which grew on the planet Drongar. Because the mushroom was so large, and its cooked texture was tender and firm, it was called a steak in many recipes and menus. (MBS) Shroomchip this was a snackfood that was created by frying thinly-sliced pieces of the native mushrooms that grew near the swamps of the planet Drongar. (MBS) Shroud this was the name used by the New Republic to describe the Ghtroc 720 freighter it modified for use by Luke Skywalker. It was named for the covert shroud maneuver, for which the ship became famous. The Republic's technicians gutted the basic Ghtroc 720 and chopped a landing bay inside its hold area. Most of the cargo space was dedicated to the hangar, but a small amount was kept in the bow of the ship for storage of the trac-reflective countermeasures used in the covert shroud manevuer. A repulsorlift generator was added to assist in getting particles out in front of the ship, and an rear-facing proton torpedo launcher was added. (TTSB) Shroud this Arakyd Helix Interceptor starship was owned by the Shi'ido Hoole, and he used it to transport himself and his young charges, Tash and Zak Arranda, across the galaxy during the Galactic Civil War. It had been owned by Doctor Evazan, and sold to Meego to fund Evazan's reanimation serum development. When Hoole attempted to get off the planet, D-V9 discovered that Meego had sold the ship Hoole had put a downpayment on. D-V9 negotiated for the sale of the Shroud, and eventually got Meego to sell the ship even before he had wiped its memory banks clean. It was equipped with a GBp-629 hyperdrive, and Hoole later had equipped it with a slave circuit, in order to hide it during their adventures and then call it out when needed. The ship was nearly destroyed over the planet Kiva, when an automated defense system shot the Shroud down. Hoole managed to land it safely, and an Alliance team later rescued them. (GOF2, GOF7, GOF11) Shroud Team this group of Alliance operatives was one of the busiest groups of the Divis Arm, based in Corint City on Pirik. Led by Dutra Zeneta, the group acted as spies, foster agents, and infiltrators. (SWJ10) Shrulldike, Gorvan known as "Blackblood" to the Daupherm military, this man was a loyal member of the military until he decided to defect and become a smuggler. He recruited Evram Darkmere, and the two managed to steal a ship from the Daupherm government. They renamed it the Retribution, and set out to make a living as smugglers. Shrulldike had few morals, and chose to make a living transporting slaves. Darkmere objected to this career, and challenged Shrulldike for command of the ship. In single combat, Darkmere soundly defeated Shrulldike and assumed command of the Retribution. (CRO) Sh'shak this S'krrr warrior was his planet's champion in the years just prior to the Empire's invasion of the Ishanna System. He was also a renowned poet among the S'krrr. He was destined to meet Mika Streev in battle on the Combat Moon, should a dispute arise between S'krrr and Rabaan. He meticulously studied human anatomy and psychology, looking for any advantage he could find. Sh'shak was short for a S'krrr, measuring only 1.7 meters in height, but he was well-trained in the ways of the warrior. He meditated prior to combat, to center his thoughts on the battle ahead. When the Empire finally decided to subjugate the system, Sh'shak and Streev were already on the Combat Moon, preparing to do battle in the ritual Combat. Imperial forces, with the help of Andos Delvaren, attempted to escalate the conflict into a full-scale war by killing both combatants. Sh'shak was hunting Streev when the Imperials began hunting Streev. Streev managed to escape, convinved Sh'shak to work together and them off. Sh'shak was injured when Commander Glave shot him in the thorax, but was rescued by Streev and a group of Alliance agents. They escaped off the moon, and agreed to join the Alliance after they hunted down Delvaren and Glave. (SWJ9, GOF8) Sh'shuun this planet, also known as Lao-mon, was the homeworld of the Shi'ido race. Very little was known about the planet, other than it was a tropical world in the Colonies Region. The name Sh'shuun was a Shi'ido word. (GOF4, UANT) Sh'simm this was one of the small group of Shamed Ones who lived beneath the surface of Coruscant, after the planet had been transformed into a likeness of Yuuzhan'tar. Sh'simm was one of the few Shamed Ones who lived independently, away from groups like that led by Vuurok I'pan. Like the other Shamed ones, though, Sh'simm believed that the Jedi Knights were not abominations, but saviors of the Shamed Ones and symbols of the new ideology which should be embraced by the Yuuzhan Vong. For this reason, their band remained small, in case they were captured by the Yuuzhan Vong warriors. This ensured that their small cult of Jedi followers would never be fully discovered. (FH1) Sh'tk'ith this Ssi-ruuvi Elder was known as Bluescale because of his coloration. He was extremely well-versed in the physiology of humans, and was the leader of the task force dispatched to subjugation the planet Bakura. Sh'tk'ith was also charged with maintaining the obedience of Dev Sibwarra. It was discovered that Sh'tk'ith was chosen for the leadership of the Bakura mission by the Shreeftut itself, and acted as the Shreeftut's voice to the Ssi-ruuk on the mission. There were rumors that Sh'tk'ith was the true power behind the Shreeftut, but no facts were discovered before Sh'tk'ith died during the Battle of Bakura. Luke Skywalker believed that Sh'tk'ith was the exact opposite this, sent to Bakura with enough power to draw potential enemies away from Lwhekk and the Shreeftut. (TB, TBSB) Shturlan this is the twelfth of the Tunroth Hunter rankings, and is an average level of achievement. (GG12) Shu Mai this female Gossam served as the President of the Commerce Guild, some ten years after the Battle of Naboo. Shu Mai was known among her peers and competitors as a being of unusual intelligence. It was Shu Mai who gathered enough credits to purchase her homeworld of Castell from the Commerce Guild, but she remained loyal to the Guild and kept taxes high to maintain control of her people. Her shrewd actions impressed the Guild, which continued to promote her to higher ranks. Her unscrupulous work ethic soon earned her the promotion to President. She was also a confidente of Count Dooku, and was one of the leaders of the secession movement which formed the strongest undercurrent of the politcal landscape of the Old Republic at the time. Shu Mai made arrangements with Senator Mousul to work toward Mousul's homeworld of Ansion being one of the first worlds to secede, hoping to drag along the Malarians and the Keitumites and bring about a sudden and strong reformation of the Republic. While their plans were thwarted by the Jedi Knights who neogitated a treaty between the peoples of Ansion to remain part of the Republic, Shu Mai and Senator Mousul remained loyal to Count Dooku's plans for secession. However, Shu Mai refused to openly support Dooku and the Separtists, instead pledging secret support in order to keep from actually committing treason against the Republic. After the Battle of Geonosis, Shu Mai and her assistants returned to their base of operations on Felucia, only to learn that the Republic was planning to attack the planet. They fled Felucia on the orders of General Grievous, who advised them to go to Belderone. After Grievous was routed at Belderone by Anakin Skywalker, Shu Mai returned to Felucia. However, the Republic's forces tracked her down, and Shu Mai might have been captured if Grievous hadn't returned to transport her to Utapau. After hiding on Utapau under the protection of General Grievous, the Separatist leadership was taken to Mustafar. It was there, after Darth Sidious finally lured Anakin Skywalker to the Darth Side of the Force, that the Separatist leaders met their deaths. Skywalker was dispatched to Mustafar by Sidious himself, with orders to eliminate them. Skywalker quickly killed Shu Mai, before setting off after the rest of the Separatist leaders. (APS, SWDB, ROF, LEV, IS3) Shu Shu meaning "beloved" - or, more literally, "love love" - this name was common among Gungan females. (GCG) Shubelle, Graekus this man served as the Administrator of Hologram Fun World, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. (HNN5) Shud this was the fifth planet in the Obas System. It had five moons. (IA) Shudderup this was a form of music which was not enjoyed by the Gungan race of Naboo. Many street vagrants chose to play it, encouraging passersby to pay money to make them stop playing. (NEGC) Shug this given name was common human males across the galaxy. (GCG) Shug Ninx an outlaw tech on Nar Shaddaa, and an old friend of Han Solo. He is part Theelin and part Corellian human, and had only two fingers on each hand, along with a two-jointed opposable thumb. This combination left him with few choices as far as education and careers went. He found a niche as a mechanic, and saved up enough money to buy a space on Nar Shaddaa. There, he set up his own "spacebarn." This starship garage got him a few good friends, namely Solo, Salla Zend, and Lando Calrissian. They all left to pursue the stars, but Salla's accident brought her back to the spaceport moon. Their partnership was solidified over the years, during which time Shug continued to grow in expertise. His starship garage is located within the spaceport's inner depths, and its entrance is hidden by a large holoscreen. The entry is built from a kilometers-long chute built from a construction module from the second Death Star prototype. (He found the surplus on Bonadan.) He and Salla Zend left the spaceport after Han Solo destroyed one of their prized cruisers, and after Zasm Katth and Baddon Fass ransack the garage. (DE1, DESB, DE2, THG) Shug's Spacebarn this was Shug Ninx's starship repair facility, located on Nar Shaddaa. (RD) Shuldene this ice-covered planet was located in the Yarith Sector of the galaxy, just Coreward of the Kiax Nebula. The planet was once covered with oceans, but its orbit was pushed outward by an unknown event, and the surface water forze solid. (WOA33) Shulell this city is the capital of the planet Lan Barell. (SWJ1) Shullos, Trebian this man was the Maestro of the Conservatory Epic Orchestra during the height of the New Order. (SWJ13) Shulstine V this was a planet known for its seedy cantinas. (WOA32) Shultisam meaning "twilight", this was a common female name among the Mon Calamari race. (GCG) Shumavar this planet was the site of a trade conference at which Bornan Thul was to turn over the Emperor's Plague to Nolaa Tarkona. (TEP) Shume this was the name of a noted Sludir individual. (UANT) Shumogi this planet was the site of an Imperial Ordnance Research Facility during the Galactic Civil War. (JASB) Shun this was the term used by the Jedi Knights of the Old Republic to describe a one-handed grip on a lightsaber, which is then spun through a 360-degree arc to gain speed for an attack during lightsaber combat. (VD2) Shunta Osarian Dharrg this Osarian was the ruler of the planet Osarian, during the time when Nom Anor rose to power among the Rhommamoolians. (VP) Shurgg this female Quarren worked as a ship thief for Pal-Nada, during the height of the New Order. Shurgg often stole the uniforms of port authorities where she worked, claiming to be a safety inspector in order to gain access to a target ship. (WOA17) Shusk this Chadra-Fan was an ocean guide during the New Order, working with Kimsh to take visitors out to see the bildogs and proops. (EGA) Shusugaunt this language, the native language of the Shusugaunt race, was also adopted as a second language by the Anx. (UANT) Shusugaunt this race of spacefaring warriors was native to a planet of the same name. A short-statured race, the Shusugaunt were encountered by one of the many Anx colonization ships that spread throughout their sector during the millennia before the Clone Wars. The Shusugaunt then tried to take control of the planet Gravlex Med, hoping to wipe out the Anx, but the Shusugaunt were unprepared for Gravlex Med's heavy gravity. Unable to fight without quickly becoming fatigued, the Shusugaunt fled Gravlex Med and left the Anx alone. Note that Star Wars Gamer magazine, issue 7, claims that Shusugaunt was the heavy-gravity world, not Gravlex Med. (UANT, GMR7) Shusugaunt this ocean-covered world was the homeworld of an alien race by the same name. Ancient xenobiologists of the Old Republic believed that the planet was also the homeworld of another race, the Anx, a theory that surfaced after the skeletons of several Anx were found in the shallow seas of the planet. It was later learned that the skeletons were from members of an exploration party of Anx that had made a trip of several dozne light-years to explore Shusugaunt, but were killed by the natives. (GMR7) Shutter Shield this form of planetary defense shield doesn't encase a planet in a sphere of energy broken only by fire gaps. Instead, the shutter shield can be opened and closed to allow starships to move through, as well as to fire weapons at orbital targets. Shutter shields are less expensive to power, but are also less effective at keeping an enemy outside as the opening of the shield creates a large hole to fly through. (HAS) Shuttle 37 the designation of the shuttle Mara Jade and Luke Skywalker used to get on board the Chimaera and rescue Talon Kaarde. (DFR) Shuttle-skimmer a large repulsorlift craft used to transport people and cargo across short distances. (HSR) Shutz an Alliance Lambda-class shuttle captured during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Shuura native to the planet Naboo, this plant produced a yellow-and-cream-colored fruit, which was juicy and sweet. (AOTCN) Shuxl this star was located in the Yarith Sector of the galaxy, on the edge of the Ivax Nebula. There were no planets in orbit around this star, just a series of dust-filled rings. However, a hyperspace beacon was inserted into the system to help starships traveling along the Corellian Trade Spine reorient themselves. (WOA33) Shuzz this huge Kubaz was part of the group working for Meres Ulcane and the Kaarenth Dissension. Shuzz worked the cantinas of Betha II's starport, inviting members of non-human races to Ulcane's rallies. (SWJ8) Shvash this was the name of the noxious gas which developed below the surface of the swamps covering the planet Gelgelar. (SWJ14) Shvash Gas Cooperative this loose affiliation of shvash gas collectors was run by Vleen Argoe, and attempted to ensure that collectors were paid a fair and consistent procie for the swamp gas. Its officiers were located in Gelgelar Free Port. (PSPG) Shwock Dubllon this piece of classical music is probably the best-known piece from the Mon Calamari composer Dembaline. Considered Dembaline's most rousing music, it opened with a flourish before fading into a soft mix of discordant notes. The title, when translated to Basic, is known as Crested Wake. (VP) Shwpi this small herbivore was native to the planet Bimmiel. They were fairly abundant, once the planet swung into the closer portion of its elliptical orbit and began to warm up. As plant life re-established itself after winter, the shwpi were roused and began to breed. They were the favored prey of the slashrats, whose voracious appetite kept shwpi population under control. During the winter period of the planet's orbit, the shwpi hibernate until the next warm season. (DTO) Shwuy Exchange this minor hyperspace trade route ran between Shwuy and Fakir Sectors. (PP) Shwuy Perimeter this was the area of the galaxy located along the Coreward border of Shwuy Sector. (PP) Shwuy Sector an area of the galaxy that was heavily re-equipped by the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. (ISB) Shyarn this was the traditional dueling scimitar used by the Cerean race. Its name was derived from an ancient word meaning "dancer", and described the sinuous curve found in the scimitar's blade. Made from metals found only on Cerea, the shyarn was a light weapon that required a certain amount of skill and finesse to wield. The martial art form shyarn-ado evolved to teach Cereans who to fight and defend with a shyarn. The metals in the blade have unique magnetic properties, which added to the skill necessary to use it. When two shyarn blades struck each other, the impact created vibrations which increased its natural magnetic forces, locking the blades together and forcing the wielders to move in intricate steps to free the blades. Strength and control were needed to break the connection without losing possession of the shyarn. (UANT) Shyarn-ado this was the specialized form of swordfighting which was developed by the Cerean people to wield the shyarn scimitar. Usually, a trainee must agree to train with a single master for their entire lifetime, before training can actually begin. This helped to ensure that the availability of shyarn blades was strictly controlled. (UANT) Shylar this Jedi Master was one of many who volunteered to infiltrate the Separatist forces surrounding Count Dooku, during the height of the Clone Wars. After the defection of Sora Bulq, the Jedi Council was dismayed to lose contact with Master Shylar for several months, fearing that she too had defected. However, Dooku saw through Shylar's deception and had her imprisoned and interrogated. Despite her situation, Master Shylar refused to say anything to Count Dooku. She was angry and dismayed when Quinlan Vos appeared at Dooku's side, and Vos himself was dismayed by the fact that he couldn't reveal himself without blowing his cover. When Shylar died during the torture, Vos held himself somewhat responsible. Later, Vos admitted to the Jedi Council that he had had a relationship with Master Shylar, during their training as Padawans. Their relationship was voluntarily ended, so that they could remain true to the Jedi Order. (J4, RDR) Shynne this woman was raised in the Citadel Inquisitorius, on the planet Prakith, during the early years of the New Order. She eventually became an Inquisitor herself, and chose the Deep Core as her jursidiction, since her connection to the Dark Side of the Force was strongest in the Deep Core. (PH) Shyntak this name was common among members of the T'surr race. (WOTC, UANT) Shyrack Caves this series of natural caves was found on the planet Korriban. The primary entrance was hidden in the Valley of the Dark Lords. (KOTOR) Shyriiwook this was the name of the Wookiee language known as the 'tongue of the Tree People.' It had a wide range of emotional adjuncts, and was primarily used for trade and travel. Because the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk was covered with dense forests, Shyriiwook provided many different words that translated into a single word in Basic. For instance, Shyriiwook had over 150 words for "wood", depending on grain, moisture content, and underlying structure. (TBH, RD, VD3) Shysa, Fenn it was believed that Fenn Shysa was one of the three surviving Mandalorian Protectors, along with Alpha-02 and Tobbi Dala, from an original group of 212 which was sent into battle by the Separatists during the Clone Wars. Popular rumor held that it was Boba Fett, not Alpha-02, who survived the conflict. Note that The Essential Guide to Characters claims that the two other Mandalorians were Boba Fett and Jodo Kast. Shysa and Dala served under Alpha-02 during the battle, and both returned to Mandalore when the fighting was over. Whatever the truth to these rumors, what was known was that Fenn Shysa organized the natives of mandalore and got them to fight back against the slavers who had taken control of the planet in their absence, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. One of the beings they captured was the bounty hunter Dengar, just after Tobbi Dala was captured by the slavers. Shysa agreed to a prisoner exchange, but Leia Organa demanded to speak to Dengar. The swap was canceled when Dengar escaped and led the Imperials in Kedalbe to Shysa's base. Fenn infiltrated the slavers' base and rescued Leia and Tobbi Dala, but was unable to protect Dala when the Suprema shot him in the chest. Fenn managed to capture the Suprema, but could not save Dala's life. Fenn was eventually named Mandalore, and the Mandalorian Protectors once again flourished. He remained in touch with the Alliance, and eventually pledged Mandalore's support to the Alliance of Free Planets. Unknown to Shysa, though, was the fact that the former Kaminoan cloner, Taun We, had discovered that he was the only surviving Mandalorian from an attack on Kamino during the Clone Wars. She asked Boba Fett to hunt him down to avenge the destruction of her homeworld, and Fett agreed. Note that, although Star Wars Insider magazine, issue 80, says that Fett hunted Shysa down, it also says that Shysa gave his life for Fett on Shogun. (MC68, MC69, EGC, MC99, SWI80) Shysha, Fenn see Shysa, Fenn (GMR9) Si this Gran served as a Commander in the New Republic, and was one of the first base commanders of the Esfandia Long-Range Communications Base. It was Commander Si who discovered that the Brrbrlpp were sentient, and devised a form of trinary machine language which the Brrbrlpp could use to communicate with the base. (FH3) Si Qurr this noted poet was one of the surviving members of the Abinyshi race. (SWJ14) Si Treemba this young Arcona worked for Arcona Mineral Harvest Corporation, and was transported to the planet Bandomeer aboard the Monument with Obi-Wan Kenobi. The two became good friends after Obi-Wan stood up to Offworld Mining's Hutt leaders aboard the transport ship. To Si Treemba, this was one of the bravest things a being could do, and he held Obi-Wan with high regards. When the two discovered that Offworld had been sabotaging Arcona Mineral Harvest's equipment while en route to Bandomeer, they tried to tell their superiors but were thwarted by a pirate attack on the Monument. In the aftermath, Si and Obi-Wan brought out the dealings of Grelb and Jemba, and helped bring many Offworld workers over to Arcona Mineral Harvest. After landing on Bandomeer, Si Treemba and Obi-Wan discovered Xanatos' part in the sabotage of the Home Party Mine, and helped Arcona Mineral Harvest take control of Bandomeer. (RF, DR) Sia this given name was commonly given to female human children throughout the galaxy. (GCG) Siak-series Protocol Droid developed and manufactured by Roche Industries, the Siak-series of protocol droids was the first real commercial success the Verpines had during the New Order. More human in shape than the J9 worker drone, the Siak incorporated the technological advances of the TranLang IV communications module. (FTD) Sian this name was common among Sullustan males, and meant "inventive". (GCG) Sian this was a common name among the Zeltron people. (UANT) Sian Tevv this rebellious councilor from Sullust was responsible for bringing Nien Nunb and his raiding squad into the Alliance after the Empire forced them out of the Sullust system. He was a rebel from the start, hanging around with spacers and technicians in order to learn more about starships and droids. This dismayed his parents, who were Sullustan diplomats. One of his first friends was another Sullustan youth, Nien Nunb, who taught Tevv a great deal about starships. Eventually, though, Tevv went to school and became a diplomat like his parents. He was known as one of the youngest Sullustan diplomats to ever travel to Coruscant. However, while he was there, he witnessed first-hand the real power behind the Empire, as the Senators debated over policy changes while the military subjugated world after world. He decided that Sullust would have to join the Alliance to Restore the Republic if it truly wanted to be free. At first, Tevv was worried about what open rebellion would mean for his people. In early talks with Bria Tharen, he and Jennsar SoBilles felt that rebellion would simply mean powerful reprisal for the Empire. He was later instrumental in the development of the Declaration of a New Republic. Tevv then contracted the Krytos virus while on Coruscant, shortly after the planet was liberated from Ysanne Isard. He didn't evidence any symptoms, but underwent preventative bacta treatment to maintain his health. Because of his various dealings with the Provisional Council, Tevv was considered a possible suspect in the Delta Source leak, although he was never charged with any crimes. His innocence was proven when the ch'ala trees near the Imperial Palace were discovered to be bugged. During the hunt for Prince-Admiral Krennel, Tevv was one of the many Republic councilors who doubted the veracity of Wedge Antilles' transmission to the Republic which indicated Rogue Squadron was alive and well, though in the control fo Ysanne Isard. (TLC, HTSB, KT, RD, IR, TTSB) Siang Lance this was the traditional weapon of the Kilian Rangers, and served as a form of badge of office and symbol of their loyalty to Kilia IV. The lance was essentially an ancient sporting blaster rifle, to which was attached a long bayonet. High-ranking Kilian Rangers learned to imbue the Force into their lance, giving it enhanced power and accuracy. (RESB) Siarr Tepinnel this vocal opponent of the Corporate Sector Authority was imprisoned at Stars' End by Viceprex Hirken. (CSA) Sibarra this Hutt was the brains and the funding behind Ace Entertainment Corporation and the Ace of Sabres casino. A demented Hutt with cybernetic replacements for his right arm and right eye, Sibarra was outcast from mainstream Hutt society. From that point on, he hated all other Hutts, and went out of his way to harass them in business ventures. Many believed that the only reason Sibarra was still alive during the height of the New Order was because of the skills of Dunan Par'Ell, who managed the security of the Ace of Sabres. Sibarra used the Ace enterprise to cover his more illegal activities, and he also curried favors from his high-powered guests in return for small wins at the games. Sibarra also sold the less-fortunate losers at the Ace to Aubro Ahntanda. (WSV) Sibble this was a common name among the Kushiban race. (UANT) Sibha Habadeet this collective was one of the Alliance's major suppliers of micrel equipment, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. They specialized in the manufacture of bioelectronic power supplies, like the one which powered Luke Skywalker's cybernetic hand prosthesis. (HTTE) Sibisime a planet. (GMR10) Sibiu one of Munto Codru's younger, less experienced families. (CS) Sibwarra this was the name given to the captured Shree-class Ssi-ruuvi warship, the Shriwirr, in the wake of the Battle of Bakura. The New Republic refitted the ship for humanoid operation, and sent it into the Ssi-ruuvi star cluster to reconnoiter the threat the aliens posed to the fledgling Republic. The New Republic discovered that the Ssi-ruu had been attacked by a force of Chiss from the Unknown Regions, and that the aliens were all by defeated. (TB, ECH) Sibwarra, Dev a human forced to work for the Ssi-ruuvi during their invasion of Bakura, Dev was a small boy born to Force-sensitive parents. His mother, Ydra Kilwallen Sibwarra, had just begun Jedi training on Chandrila when the Emperor ordered the Jedi purged from existence. The fled to the planet G'rho, but they arrived just before the Ssi-ruuk overtook the planet. The alien invaders captured the curious lad, and brought him to their own homeworld for five years of conditioning. After that, Dev became a spokeman for the Ssi-ruu race in their quest to entech human minds. The Ssi-ruuk brought Dev with them to Bakura, and hoped he would ease the struggle to entech its human inhabitants. However, Dev's Force-sensitive mind was discovered by Luke Skywalker, who helped Dev overcome the Ssi-ruuvi conditioning and shrug off their renewals. Dev came back to the world of humans following the defeat of the Ssi-ruuk, but he sustained mortal injuries and died at Bakura. (TB, TBSB) Sibwarra, Ydra Kilwallen this woman was an apprentice Jedi at the rise of the New Order, and was forced to flee her homeworld of Chandrila. She hoped to avoid Emperor Palpatine's Jedi Purge, and to save her family, which included a young son named Dev. They decided to settle on the Chandrilan colony world of G'rho. Later, Ydra was killed when the Ssi-ruuk first invaded G'rho. (TBSB) Sickener this was the name of one of the most disgusting trainined facilities established for the training of cloned soldiers on the planet Kamino, during the build-up to the Battle of Geonosis and the Clone Wars. The Sickener was named because the facility was basically a huge field of trenches, each of which was filled with the entrails of dead animals and other decaying matter. The clones were forced to crawl, wade, or slither through the Sickener, as part of a training regimen designed to ensure they didn't falter in actual combat. The instructors who drove their soldiers through the Sickener constantly reminded the soldiers that it was nothing compared to what they would encounted on an actual battlefield. (RCHC) Sickhealers this caste of Bosph was made up of those individuals which excelled at tapping into the Force to help heal others. (SWJ13) Sickle Rasp this species of rasp was native to the moon of Rori. It was named for its sickle-like beak, and was known to deliver a mild poison when it attacked its prey. (GQRG) Sickle-back Mantis this predatory insect, native to the planet Dantooine, was known for its intense mating rituals. During the ritual, the red-and-black insects court each other. However, once mating was successful, the female mantis tore the head off her mate and laid her eggs in his carcass. The young mantises then ate their way out of his body, attacking each other to gain their freedom. (YDR) Sicorn this Nebulon-B2 frigate was part of the Imperial Navy, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (XVT) Sic-Six an intelligent race of arachnids from the planet Sisk, these black aliens have hard outer shells, eight eyes, and eight 6-jointed legs. They are a highly anitsocial race, and have been unable to form a coherent government or any form of industrialization. However, they do have an advanced technology (which they consider to be better than anyone else's), and use it to capture their prey. The poison used in the Sic-six' fangs, while deadly to other members of its species and other creatures native to Sisk, is valued throughout the galaxy as an intoxicant by other races. They are descended from a race of web-lingerers which simply lunged around waiting for prey to become entangled. However, as the star Sisk collapsed and cooled their homeworld, the Sic-Six were forced to begin foraging for food. Eventually, they became the intelligent, sophisticated hunters they are today. (GG4, CCG7) Sid Te', Berren this man, a native of the city of Fabrillan, was the leader of the Alliance sleeper cell known only as V-16. He lived most of his life as a lowly street urchin, but ued his standing to create a massive network of unknowning spies and informants. Sid, as he was known to his associates, detested the Imperial presence in Fabrillan. He had seen firsthand that the Empire despised entrepreneurs and individuals, and worked to provide any information he could to the Alliance. For all appearances, though, Sid seemed to be an enterprising street vendor with a large network of salesbeings. (CRO) Siderider developed by Chop Harlison, this unusual swoop racer was based on the standard Nebulon-Q swoop chassis. The main difference was the addition of a sidecar, which most corporate swoop producers believed would always overturn a standard swoop. Chop Harlison added a large wing on the opposite side of the swoop, counterbalancing the sidecar with the help of gravity compensators. The working prototype of the Siderider was also armed with a pair of blaster cannons. (SWJ6) Sidewa meaning "musical", this was one of the most common names among Rodian females. These names generally described characteristics of historical individuals, and different Rodian clans used up to three names to describe an individual. (GCG) Sid'han known as a mud crawler, this large reptile was native to the planet Seikosha. Resembling a small-headed crocodile, the Sid'Han were vicious predators which were capable of taking down multiple victims at once. They burrowed in the mud, sensing their prey's approaching footsteps by vibrations. When the prey was close enough, the Sid'Han lashed out with its tail, wrapped the prey before inflicting terrible wounds with its toothy jaws. They can grow to be 10 meters in length. (POC) Sidi Driss Inn this was one of the most luxurious hotels found in the city of Anchorhead, on the planet Tatooine, during the early years of the New Republic. During the last decades of the Old Republic, the Sidi Driss was a simple moisture farm, until Dama and her newly-married husband decided to transform it into an inn. Over the years, the Sidi Driss became quite elegant, and catered to all sorts of beings. The Hutts who used to control much of Tatooine's criminal operation seven had a special wing set aside for their use. Note that this hotel was named for the actual Sidi Driss Hotel, located in Tunisia, which served as the location for shooting the Lars homestead during the making of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. (TG) Sidney Shortfang this Pada was a miner and prospector, and spent much of his career working the Sil'Lume Asteroid Belt with Gideon Smith. Like all Pada, Sidney hated violence and killing, and was rather reserved. This made him the opposite of Gideon's swaggering boisterousness, but their relationship deepened because of their good fit. Shortly after the Battle of Yavin, Sidney and Gideon met Luke Skywalker, and enlisted his help in rescuing Erling Tredway from Imperial Governor Parnell's prison on Tol Ado. During the rescue, Sidney was forced to kill a stormtrooper who would have surely killed Luke and Gideon. Sidney greatly regretted the action, feeling that his soul would be stained forever. Both Gideon and Luke reminded him that, if he hadn't shot the trooper, they would all be dead along with Erling. This reassurance did little for Sidney's spirit, but he remained loyal to his friends. However, Sidney was killed shortly after Luke and Erling escaped from the prison, in a firefight with Imperial troops. Luke made sure to remember Sidney's contributions when he returned to Yavin 4. (JH) Sidral II an Alliance freighter used to transport war materiel to a hidden stockpile during tHe Galactic Civil War. (XW) Sidras, Mael this Old Republic Senator who somewhat outspoken in his opposition to the New Order. Sidras was assassinated while vacationing aboard the Savage Pleasure, an action which resulted in the deaths of many other passengers. (CRO) Siege of Dalron 5 when the Empire decided that it wanted to subjugate the planet Dalron 5, it laid siege to the planet using techniques developed by Jan Dodonna. The Empire was able to overtake the planet, dishoming its people. (MTS) Siege of Kal'Shebbol this was the name given to the New Republic's assault on the planet Kal'Shebbol, some four years after the Battle of Endor. The New Republic's goal was to bring down Imperial Moff Kentor Sarne, but Sarne managed to escape and fled to Kathol. (E) Siege of Kyrska this intensely-fought, three-month struggle took place during the Galactic Civil War. It involved several house-to-house campaigns. (ROE) Siege of Saleucami this was the term used by historians to describe the five-month-long battle between the forces of the Confederacy of Independent Systems and the Old Republic, during the final months of the Clone Wars, for control of the planet Saleucami. The Jedi Order had discovered that Sora Bulq and Rath Kelkko had begun creating clones for a "shadow army" from the genetic material of Bok, a Morgukai Warrior of great renown. This shadow army was trained by the Anzati in the ways of stealth and assassination, and was deemed too dangerous to develop by the Jedi Council and Chancellor Palpatine. The Republic's forces were led by Jedi Masters Oppo Rancisis and Quinlan Vos, but accomplished little more than preventing the cloned Morgukai from leaving the planet. (RSOS) Sien this name was common among Sullustan males, and meant "ingenious". (GCG) Sien Siev this New Republic Councilor was part of the new breed of intermediaries created after Ponc Gavrisom was named President. Siev was also a historical expert, with a vast knowledge of Imperial history. (SOP) Sien Sovv this Sullustan Admiral was the backbone of the New Republic Defense Force, during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. In the wake of the debacle at the Battle of Fondor, Sien Sovv barely overcame a vote of no confidence within the New Republic Senate. He happened to be leading a small fleet of warships in the vicinity of Reecee when Han Solo discovered Yuuzhan Vong forces massing near the Black Bantha. Sovv was forced to engage the Yuuzhan Vong, in an effort to disrupt their plans to attack Coruscant. His fleet was woefully small, and only delayed the second wave of ships which eventually attacked Coruscant. In the wake of the Second Battle of Coruscant, Admiral Sien Sovv was the highest ranking officer in the Navy, and was designated by Senator Pwoe as the Supreme Commander of the remaining New Republic armed forces. Unfortunately, this rank stood even after Pwoe was ostracized on Kuat, and Admiral Sovv was forced to take the brunt of the criticism when New Republic forces were soundly defeated in many battles against the alien invaders. After the Yuuzhan Vong surrendered to the Galactic Alliance at Coruscant some five years after the start of their invasion, Admiral Sovv unexpectedly decided to retire. He was succeeded by Traest Kre'fey. (HT, BP, SBS, EL1, DW, UF) Sienar Advanced Projects Laboratories this division of Sienar Design Systems created many experimental prototypes during the last decades of the Old Republic, including the Infiltrator craft used by Darth Maul. Many credit the Advanced Projects team with the earliest advancements in the use of contained hypermatter, which eventually led to the immense power core of the Death Stars. (X1, RP) Sienar Army Systems this brand-name used by Santhe/Sienar Technologies was introduced following the Battle of Endor. Lady Valles Santhe created this division to help redeem her name in the eyes of Imperial supporters. (EGV, NEGC) Sienar Coporation new name of Santhe/Seinar Technologies, after the fall of the cloned Emperor Palpatine on Byss. (COJ) Sienar Design Systems this early brainchild of Raith Sienar was an internal workshop of Sienar Technologies, and eventually became Sienar Fleet Systems. SDS was known for its one-of-a-kind designs and secret projects, which were developed in the Advanced Projects Laboratory. Note that The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology indicates that SDS was a subsidiary of Republic Sienar Systems. (X1, NEGC, NEGW) Sienar Fleet Systems a division of Santhe/Seinar Technologies and once known as Republic Seinar Systems, they are the builders of the TIE family of starfighters, Interdictor-class Cruisers, and other Imperial war machines. They have the reputation of being one of the most dominant starfighter manufacturer, and their designs have become wildly successful since the advent of the New Order. (SW, SWSB, EGV) Sienar Intelligence Systems this subsidiary of Santhe/Sienar Technologies was developed during the early years of the New Order to provide droid programming for the Empire. It worked with smaller corporations, like LesTech, to ensure that Imperial automata were given similar personalities, skills, and traits. (FOP) Sienar Patrol Ships this was a form of patrol craft produced by Sienar Fleet Systems, during the years following the Battle of Endor. (DFR) Sienar Refinery this was the name given to the immense refinery and reclamation facility established on Raxus Prime by Sienar Fleet Systems, during the last decades of the Old Republic. Note that the Star Wars Databank provides the Sienar Fleet Systems reference, placing its formation from the old Republic Sienar Systems many years before the institution of the New Order. Scientists at the Sienar Refinery discovered that the sewers of Raxus Prime were constructed to help sweep away waste many thousands of years before the Battle of Geonosis, indicating that the planet had been a toxic wasteland for many generations. (WOTC) Sienar Ships this was the civilian branch of Sienar Fleet Systems, and produced many freighter and transport ship designs. (CRO) Sienar Technologies this corporation took control of the industrial world of Lianna about 100 years before the Battle of Yavin. Sienar Technologies was the latest in a series of corporations headed by the Sienar family, which traced its roots back to the designers of the warships used by Empress Teta during the Unification Wars. When Emperor Palpatine took control of the galaxy, he nationalized Sienar Technologies and renamed it Sienar Fleet Systems. Shortly afterward, Kerred Santhe purchased controlling interest in Sienar and renamed it Santhe/Sienar Technologies. (ML, NEGC) Sienar, Narro this man was the father of Raith Sienar, and was the chief executive officer of Sienar Technologies before he was killed in a explosion aboard a family starship near Dantooine. The explosion was caused by a group of mercenaries, who had been hired by the Xi Charians to eliminate Raith. Raith managed to escape before their ship blew up, but Narro did not survive. The board of directors of Sienar Technologies, upon learning of the ambush and Narro's death, turned over full control of Sienar Technologies to Raith. (NEGC, LEV) Sienar, Raith this man was the founder of Sienar Design Systems, and the designer of the basic courier ship which eventually became the Infiltrator. He was born around the same time as Wilhuff Tarkin, and the two grew up as friends within the complex social structure of the planet Coruscant. Raith was the son of Narro Sienar, and was part of a long line of industrialists who could trace their roots back to the warship producers of Empress Teta's Unification Wars. He was trained at the Rigovian Technical University, and his skills with starship design and construction were well-known, and Sienar ships were in high demand. In fact, it was one of Sienar's designs - the Expeditionary Battle Planetoid - which Tarkin eventually stole and claimed as his own which became the first Death Star. Sienar spent a considerable future buying 2,112 failed designs of his competitors, looking for new ideas which failed for simple reasons which could be adjusted to his own uses. In their early thirties, Tarkin convinced Sienar to join him in an attempt to take control of the planet Zonama Sekot. Tarkin hoped to gather one of the unusual Sekotan starships, but he also hoped to eliminate Sienar and gain favor with Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. He appointed Sienar a Commander, and gave him a small fleet led by the Admiral Korvin. Tarkin also assigned Ke Daiv as Sienar's assistant, a move which told Sienar he would be expendable if the mission failed. Until the end, though, Sienar was unaware that he was already expendable. He convinced the Blood Carver that Tarkin was only working for the good of humankind, and was able to turn Ke Daiv away from his assassination attempt. In the end, Ke Daiv was unable to recover a Sekotan starship, and Tarking decided to attack Zonama Sekot and take control of it himself. Sienar struggled against Tarkin's plans, until the planet disappeared into hyperspace. Both Tarkin and Sienar was disgraced in the eyes of Palpatine, but both worked to turn the loss to their own advantage. Years later, Raith developed the basic outline of the T.I.E. starfighter, which became the design basis for the TIE fighter and its follow-on fighters. Unfortunately for Raith, his success created many jealous rivals, and it was believed that one of these rivals arranged for Raith's assassination during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (X1, RP, NEGC) Siene Symm this male Sullustan was the co-pilot of the modified Lantillian Deluxe short hauler, the Long Shot. He was obvious from most Sullustans by his gaudy clothing, which is considered tasteless by some of his acquiantences. Siene Symm is a natural con artist, and made his living taking credits from whoever was fool enough to part with them. When the Empire abducted him, Siene Symm was put to work as a starship mechanic. This provided him with invaluable skills and a burning hatred for the Empire. When he escaped and joined Ixsthmus's crew, he threw himself into this new line of work with great pleasure, which impressed Ixsthmus. Siene Symm's cunning side has also endeared him to his new employer, for it helps make negotiations easier. (SWCP) Sienn this Twi'leki female, a member of the Rha clan, was abducted by Bib Fortuna and sent to the best dancing schools in preparation for her presentation to Jabba the Hutt. Sienn was younger than her companion, Oola, and Fortuna's instructors had cultivated the image that Sienn was young and vulnerable. Her lekku were tattooed with floral patterns just before she landed on Tatooine. Once there, Sienn and Oola were approached by Luke Skywalker, who offered to rescue them from Jabba. While Oola couldn't make herself leave, Sienn escaped with Luke. (TJP, KT) Sienn this was a common name given to Twi'lek females, and meant "maiden" in the Twi'leki language. (GCG) Sien'Soro this band was popular during the height of the Clone Wars. Their transport convoy once ran into a Separatist blockade, and escaped only after Jedi Master Darrus Jeht arrived on the scene. The band was indebted to him, and was able to provide him with tickets to several upcoming shows. Jeht used the tickets to bring his fellow Jedi, Aayla Secura and Trilinae, to one of their concerts. (LFCW) Siep-Irol manufacturers of passive sensor arrays. (SCRE) SIE-TIE Engine developed by Sienar Advanced Systems and overseen by Republic Sienar Systems, this groundbreaking starship ion drive system was the forerunner of the modern twin ion engine system used on Imperial TIE fighters. Designed by Raith Sienar, the SIE-TIE system employed microparticle accelerators to agitate ionized gasses to relativistic velocities. One of the key features of the SIE-TIE was the fact that it had independently articulated ion stream deflector manifolds for pinpoint maneuvering accuracy. Like the modern TIE fighters, the SIE-TIE drew power from onboard solar panels. (HNN5) Sif, Doak this Corellian man and his brother, Hirsch, were combat veterans of a mercenary gang that was active during the early years of the New Order. When the Empire began to extend its power, the Sif brothers "retired" to Talus, where they established their own mercenary crew of Trandoshans. (SWGAL) Sif, Erran this Corellian woman was believed to have once been an Imperial spy, active during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Her primary role was to infiltrate the Alliance and report back on any information that might be useful. Sometime after the Battle of Yavin, it was learned that Erran was actually working for the Hutts, stealing information from both the Alliance and the Empire. She fled Corellia and went into hiding on Talus, where she was protected by her two brothers, Hirsch and Doak. (SWGAL) Sif, Hirsch this Corellian man and his brother, Doak, were combat veterans of a mercenary gang that was active during the early years of the New Order. When the Empire began to extend its power, the Sif brothers "retired" to Talus, where they established their own mercenary crew of Trandoshans. (SWGAL) Sif'kric this planet, the primary world in the Sif'kric System, was the home of the Sif'krie race. (SOP, VOF) Sif'krie this alien race was native to the planet Sif'kric. They were involved in a feud with the Frezhlix which began shortly after the Battle of Endor and lasted for thext fifteen years. It flared up after the revelation of the Caamas Document, when the Sif'krie supported the Drashtine Intiative and blocked the Frezhlix Senator from voting against it. (SOP, VOF) Sifo-Dyas it was believed that this being - a Jedi Knight of small renown - placed the first order for the cloned soldiers developed by the Kaminoans for the Army of the Republic. The order was placed around the time of the Battle of Naboo, directly to Lama Su himself, despite the fact that Master Sifo-Dyas was supposedly dead at that time. The Kaminoans believed that Master Sifo-Dyas hand-picked Jango Fett to serve as the genetic basis for the clone army, admiring his bounty hunting skills, discpline, and incredible attention to details. Yoda later revealed to Obi-Wan Kenobi that Master Sifo-Dyas had, in fact, placed the order for the clone army. Sifo-Dyas had foreseen the disenchantment of both Qui-Gon Jinn and his Master, Count Dooku, and realized that the Old Republic was going to experience a period of conflict. He had also seen the Jedi Order retreat within itself, becoming self-absorbed with its own neutrality. Sifo-Dyas became one of Dooku's closest friends, and Dooku's plans were something that he agreed with, but couldn't act upon. In secret, however, and without the consent of the Jedi Council, Master Sifo-Dyas traveled to Kamino to order the clones. An investigation on Kamino revealed more about Sifo-Dyas' plans, including physical evidence of his presence on the planet. Unfortunately, these investigations also led to the discovery that Count Dooku had murdered Sifo-Dyas shortly after the initial order was placed, allowing Dooku to choose the clone template: Jango Fett. (TCG1, AOTC, AOTCN, LEV) Sifu mungu this Sunesi phrase translates loosely to "He has touched you," and refers to the Maker's ability to work wonders through the Sunesi. (SWJ10) Sifuchi a planet. (WOA32) Sif-Uwana this planet was the homeworld of the Sif-Uwanai race. (SWJ7) Sif-Uwana Council Talon Kaarde claimed to be a part of this consortium whenever he used the alias Syndic Pandis Hart. (EGC, TFE) Sif-Uwanai this alien race was native to the planet Sif-Uwana, and are very "casual" with their money. (SWJ7) Sig this gas is one of the most common gases used for blasters. (CFG, GG2) Sightline this was the brand name of Incom's IN-344-B holographic targeting computer system. (SCRE, EGW) Sigil this was one of the many crystals used by the ancient Jedi Knights in the construction of a lightsaber. It was believed to have given the wielder the ability to cause more energy damage to an opponent. It was mined solely in the Sigil System. (KOTOR) Sigil System this star system was believed to have been the only source of sigil crystals, which could used by the ancient Jedi Knights in the construction of a lightsaber. (KOTOR) Sigma-class Shuttle this starship design was developed and manufactured by Koensayr during the early years of the New Order. The Sigma-class shuttle measured 21.6 meters in length, and could carry up to eight passengers and 100 metric tons of cargo. It required a pilot and co-pilot to operate, as well as a pair of gunners. The Sigma-class shuttle was eventually replaced by the more powerful Lambda-class shuttle. It was armed with a pair of turret-mounted laser cannons. (AIR) Sign of the Tri-Forked Tongue this seedy tavern was located in the underworld of the planet Coruscant, during the last years of the Old Republic. It was one of several businesses run by Hat Lo by himself, funded by profits he had skimmed from his agreements with the Hutts. The entrance to the tavern was denoted with a virtual-reality image of a huge monga serpent, its mouth open to reveal its three tongues. (BF6) Signal Operating Instruction this was a specialized datapad created by the military forces of the Old Republic, designed to carry all the current signs and countersigns used in combat. The datapad was updated each month, and loaded with the identification codes for every day of the month. All dates were cross-referenced to the date on Coruscant, so that each force with a datapad knew what day's codes to use. (JT) Signal Your Surrender this was the trademark song played by the band called Boss Code. (WSV) Signaler this subnode was generated by Kud'ar Mub'at to provide incoming ships with external information on where to land on the web. A snakelike subassembly, Signaler encircled the section of Mub'ats web set aside for starship docking, and had just enough intelligence to guide incoming ships to their berths. (MA) Signature produced by Paradour Enterprises, this scent synthesizer was developed to allow the user to create his or her own unique perfumes and scents, using thousands of stock fragrances as a base. (GFT) Sigrit this was a common name among Quarren females. It meant "cherished". (GCG) Sigurd a family of moisture farmers who were contemporaries with the Lars and Jensen families. (TME) Sihan Peach a fruit grown by the colonists of Sapella. (KO) Si-hen this female bird was native to the planet Gelgelar. They were raised for their eggs, and as a source of meat. (SWJ14) Sihha this young Bothan male was a student of astrogation at Garqi Ag University shortly after the Battle of Endor. He was a member of the resistance there, working with Dynba Tesc to throw off the Imperial yoke. (TFE, SWJ7) Siin Suub a Sullustan, and Chairman of the SoroSuub Corporation when it assumed leadership of Sullust and aligned itself with the Empire. (SWSB) Siiruulian Phantele this was the name given to Max Rebo upon his birth. Siiruulian was the youngest of five offspring, and was also the runt of his family. His mother feared that he would waste away, since what food he consumed was immediately digested. He adopted the name Max Rebo at the behest of Evar Orbus, in an effort to make his name more accessible to humans. (SWI67) Sika Peninsula this spit of land was part of the Encheeko continent, on the planet Rodia, and extended into the Ioliu Sea. (SPG) Sikadian Gardens found on the planet S'krrr, this cultural landmark was created by the insectile S'krrr. Its exact age is unknown, but historians know that the Gardens have been around for thousands of years. No modern technology is used to maintain the gardens, which were built on the site of an ancient worshipping ground. Several insect-shaped statues mark where a cult of S'krrr worshipped the insects which they believed were gods. (GOF8) Sik'ark'kuck this Gree work literally means "Swallower," and is the name of the largest desert found on the planet Te Hasa. (SWJ8) Sikes this Alliance soldier accompanied Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker, and Han Solo to Kiva, in an effort to exposed Project Starscream. Unfortunately for Sikes, he was consumed by the biological weapon known as Eppon. (GOF6) Sikurd this planet was the homeworld of the Sikurdian race. (SWMW) Sikurdian this alien race was native to the planet Sikurd. (SWMW) Sikurdian Battle-Axe a dangerous weapon, this was an unpowered axe created by the Sikurdians. (MC7, SWMW) Sil Unch this Neimoidian served as a communications officer during the blockade of the planet Naboo. Sil Unch specialized in the programming of droid command ships and droid control interfaces, and was known to have disliked taking orders from Daultay Dofine. Sil Unch perished in the Battle of Naboo. (YJC6, CCG15) Sil Vaturha this Twi'leki female was orphaned on Corellia and left to fend for herself. She was captured and sold into slavery, and was eventually purchased by Kaylo NaKuda. She found her calling while tinkering with speederbikes and swoops,and truly enjoyed the company of the mechanics and technicians who worked in Kuda's Compound. (WSV) Sil-50 see SIL-50 (AEG) SIL-50 commonly referred to as the "Sleep Inducer," this was Pacnorval's most advanced sonic weapon. It used hypersonic wave energy to disrupt a target's nervous system, rendering the target disoriented in a few seconds. (EGW) Sila this Galacian was part of Deca Brun's political campaign team, during the democratic elections to determine Queen Veda's successor. (MOC) Sila, Civ this man was a frequent patron of the Coruscant underworld during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. He was often seen in the company of his friends, Zey Nep, Dixon Just, and Artuo Pratuhr. Civ Sila was portrayed by Trevor Tighe in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. (SWI75) Silais a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name meant "gatekeeper" or "caretaker". (GCG) Silais this Twi'lek was a representative of the Old Republic, and was dispatched to assist in bringing the planet Cerea in the Republic. He was not expecting the elders of the planet to resist becoming a member of the Republic. Silais spoke of the benefits the Republic could bring to what he considered a backwater world, but Ki-Adi-Mundi the elders remained stoic in their position. Despite their rebuffs of his efforts, Silais provided the technology which exonerated Ki of the murder of a young man and implicated Maj-Odo-Nomor. After the discovery of the Trade Federation's role in the import of technology to Cerea, Silais was recalled to Coruscant without warning. (PTR) Silan this creature was believed to be nothing more than a terrible legend, although Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi discovered a specimen on Arorlia during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. The silan was an immense, gray-skinned creature which was armed with a multitude of suckered tentacles, and its body was covered by many wide mouths filled with knife-like teeth. Despite his reverence for all living things, Qui-Gon was directed by the Force to kill the Silan. (T1) Sil-ar this is one of the six races of Tiss'shar. Sil-ar Tiss'shar are characterized by their diamond-shaped markings. (GG12) Silas this man was a member of the surviving Mandalorian Shocktroopers, working with Jaster Mereel and young Jango Fett after Vizsla and the Death Watch split from their band. Silas joined the Mandalorians after the split with the Death Watch, and had very little knowledge of their existence until the mission to Korda 6. There, Silas was one of a handful of Mandalorians to survive the ambush laid by Vizsla's forces. Unfortunately, Silas was captured by Count Dooku some ten years before the Battle of Geonosis and interrogated, so that Dooku could gathered evidence and information on Jango Fett. (JFOS) Sileen a Mistryl warrior working with Manda D'ulin. She was the pilot of the Skyclaw, and survived the ambush in Gorno. (TME) Silencer this IntelStar communications jamming system allowed pirates, smugglers, and independent starship captains to block a nearby vessel's outside communications. (PP) Silencer 1 this first World Devastator was built at the shipyards of Thomork. (DESB) Silencer 7 a "mature" World Devastator, the Silencer-7 was under the command of Titus Klev during the Battle of Calamari. This huge ship - the largest World Devastator ever seen - measured 3,200 meters in length, and stood 1,500 meters tall. It was manned by a crew of 23,684, with 1,975 gunners, 2,000 slaves, 1,600 droids, and could transport 8,803 troops and 1,500 pilots. It was armed with 125 heavy turbolaser batteries, 200 blaster cannons, 80 proton missile tubes, 15 ion cannons, and 15 tractor beam emplacements. The World Devastators were disabled by Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 when R2 was able to tap into the Master Command Codes and take control of the ships. R2 then programmed the World Devastators to destroy themselves. (DE1, DESB, NEGW) Silent Blades this group of pirates was eventually wiped out by Captain Kenit and the Far Orbit, but took out a full squadron of Imperial starfighters and caused considerable damage to the Far Orbit before succumbing. The survivors eventually formed the Tarnished Blades. (FOP) Silent Meditation this was a relaxation technique practiced by the Jedi Knights of the Old Republic. Most students learned the technique by the time they were five standard years old. (YDR) Silent Voices, The this was the term used by the Anzati race to describe the unusual auroral lights that were often seen in the skies of their homeworld of Anzat. Many Anzati claimed that the lights had voices, and could communicate with them in their minds. The Anzati did little to dispel these stories as myths of urban legends, since stories of the Silent Voices originated in the earliest recorded history of their race. The original Anzati believed that the Silent Voices were the disembodied spirits of their dead, and formed a vast collection known as the Sea of Memory. It was this Sea of Memory that later became associated with the idea of "soup". (RT) Silent Water a Mon Calamari cruiser commanded by Adar Tallon as the flagship of his Alliance fleet. (RC) Silent, The this mysterious group of veiled individuals began showing up in hospitals and medical facilities throughout the galaxy during the height of the Clone Wars. Their mission - which was communicated in writing and never spoken, thus the name of the group - was to assist doctors and surgeons in healing their patients simply by means of their presence. Members of The Silent always wore an identity-concealing osmotic veil when in the presence of the sick or injured, ostensibly to prevent transference of contagions. They never spoke, not even to each other, and took their meals in a private location. It was unknown how The Silent drew their strange power, but the evidence in their favor was startling. Those operating rooms and hospitals in which a member of The Silent was working experienced higher recovery rates than non-staffed facilities. Many believed that The Silent drew upon the Force, although the Jedi Order claimed no relation to The Silent. (MBS) Silerian Stall this starfighter maneuver requires a pilot to stall his ship's forward progress, causing pursuers to shoot past and in front of his ship. The pilot can then fire on them, rather than be fired upon by them. (XWWP) Sileron this is the first planet in the Veron System, and it has a radical axial tilt. This causes wild and violent seasonal changes. The plants and animals found on the planet have developed distinct cycles that coincide with the seasons. Sileron had two moons. (PG1) Silicartha this drug, developed on the planet Tatooine, was used to kill nuisance creatures and pests that dug into hydroponics and destroyed the meager crops of moisture farmers. (MC63) Silicavore native to the planet Kamur, this family of creatures consumed rocks as part of their diet. (COG) Silika this species of aliens was made of living stone, and was distinguished by their craggy faces and wide mouths. They were humanoid in shape, but had a third arm protruding from the center of their chests. To other species, individuals were indistinguishable. The Silika had many deep-rooted traditions, including using the same initials for children in a specific family unit, which seemed inane but were nonetheless treated with the utmost respect. (SWJ1) Silika Water a highly-potent alcoholic distillation created by the Silika race. (SWJ1) Silky this unicorn was native to the Forest Moon of Endor. It often pretended to be a loving, caring creature, in an effort to gain the confidence of its victims. Then, Silky would rob them of their most valuable possessions. (ECAR) Sill this name was given to female Zabrak, and meant "warm breeze". (GCG) Sillizar, Gurion this man spent much of his life trying to exact revenge on Doctor Evazan. Evazan killed seven members of his family by first poisoning them, then operating on them. Gurion attempted to kill Evazan in his castle laboratory, on the planet Ando, with three other brothers, but they all perished while trying to gain access to the castle. Gurion nearly killed Evazan, but he was killed in a fall from the roof of Evazan's castle. (TME, SWDB) Sil'Lume this weak, orange star is the central body in the Sil'Lume System, which included the planet Tol Ado and the Sil'Lume Asteroid Belt. (JH) Sil'Lume Asteroid Belt orbiting the star Sil'Lume, this huge asteroid field was considered fairly easy to navigate. This was because, despite a million planetoids and billions of smaller chunks of rock in the belt, there was a great deal of space between them all. The Sil'Lume Belt was incredbily wide, taking up millions of square kilometers of orbital real estate. Nearly 900,000 of the asteroids had been catalogued by their owners, and each was assigned a number and a name. The number corresponded to the order in which it was catalogued, and the name was that of the asteroid's first owner. Thus, 24 Tredway was the twenty-fourth asteroid catalogued in the Belt, and was originally owned by the Tredway family. Most of the asteroids in the Sil'Lume Belt were owned by miners and prospectors, until the Empire took control of the Belt and began taking taxes and other tariffs from the independent owners. (JH) Silly Rabbit this constellation of stars, which contained the Coachelle System, was located in the Mid Rim. (GMR4) Silman Eel an aquatic creature native to Yavin 4. (EVC) Silooth this normally docile creature, no larger than a womp rat, was altered by the ancient Sith alchemists to become a huge, ferocious predator. Its eight legs were strengthened and given huge talons, and its skin was altered to become covered with chitinous, armor plates. Its huge jaws gnashed as it moved, biting and consuming anything in its path. Although these creatures had excellent night-vision, the average silooth could only see things within ten meters of its location. Once it located prey, however, the silooth attacked furiously, and could actually spit acid in a wide spray in an effort to bring down its prey. This acid is stored within the creature in two separate sacs, and was inert until mixed and expelled. (DSSB) Silttes this was a common name among Quarren females. It meant "quiet". (GCG) Siluria III this planet was subjugated by the Empire, until Kaiya Adrimetrum rallied the inhabitants against the Imperial forces and deposed the local Governor, Quannith. (DARK, GG9) Silurian Rodents filthy rodents who live in dank cave connected by tunnels. (GG9) Silver an Alliance shuttle group destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Silver Arch Hotel and Casino one of the Outer Rim's most popular resort locations. (GG9) Silver Bolt Erisson Flask's starship. (RC, TM) Silver Bull this Imperial container transport was assigned to the SpecWar manufacturing facility. (TIE) Silver Claw this was the name of Gchalla's personal starship. (PSPG) Silver Egg this was the name of Nandreeson's personal starship. (TNR) Silver Falcon this was the general name for V'Jar Technologies' V'Jar be' Mun De' B'Den rotorcraft. (GSE) Silver Flow the name given to the period of Alderaanian spring when the millions of glimmerfish eggs hatch. The abundance of tiny silver fish flooded the waterways, creating a flashing, silver flow. The Silver Flow was held as a planet-wide holiday on Alderaan, signifying the wonderful rebirth of life each spring. (ISU) Silver Foil this thin cable is a common connector found on swoops. (CFG) Silver Forest of Dreams located on the planet Kubindi, this forest is filled with giant trees which have huge, 20-meter-wide leaves. When the leaves fall in autumn, they float to the ground like giant rafts. (RF) Silver Fur this was the codename of the Alliance's chief undercover agent on Bespin's Cloud City, during the period between the Battle of Hoth and the Battle of Endor. An aging Bothan, Silver Fur was one of the agents charged with helping refugees of the Empire's occupation of Cloud City to the safeworld of Kaliska. Silver Fur was killed when Jodo Kast opened fire on the Alliance agents, hitting the Bothan square in the chest with a small missile. (GMR3) Silver Koanwood this exotic tree is found on very few worlds. A stand of them is maintained in the Lonatran Gardens. (SWJ8) Silver One this was Loh'khar's nickname for Platt Okeefe. (SWJ6) Silver Sea found on the planet Chandrila, this body of water was located near Mon Mothma's childhood home. Her mother was the governor of a port city along its coast, and she later redecorated her rooms on Coruscant to inspire her memories of the place. (KT) Silver Speeder a sleek racing landspeeder owned by Boba Fett, it was equipped with cutting lasers, harpoons, and a chainsaw shredder. (DCAR) Silver Star a luxury liner operative during the Galactic Civil War. (RPG) Silver Station this YsreTech Mining Outpost Station was located in a hidden position within the Doldur Sector. Located near the Dragonflower Nebula, it was originally known as Machenry Station, and was established to mine the nebula of gases. It measured 400 meters in length, and is comprised of a central tube surrounded by interconnected cylinders. After Una Poot and her second husband renamed it to Silver Station, it became a secret base of operations for Alliance activity occurring in the Doldur Sector. (SWJ6) Silver Unifir this is the official title given to the brotherhood of the Pedducian Warlords. (POT) Silver-backed Fish a species of fish native to the moon Yavin 8. They are consumed by adult Melodies. (LW) Silverblade this was the Yuuzhan Vong's name for Corran Horn. (DTR) Silverblade Squadron this Alliance X-Wing squadron was based out of outpost DVL-181, on the planet Aracara. (HAS) Silver-class Engine see Type 7 Hyperdrive (RP) Silver-class Starship this class of starship used Type 7 hyperdrives, which were specially designed for it by Haor Chall. (RP) Silverhand this was the nickname given to H-9PO. (SWJ11) Silverhorn this tree, native to the planet Cularin, was noted for its tightly-grained wood. This wood was used to carve all manner of objects, including unique blaster handles. (LFCW) Silverjaw this was another name for the C'Oon Bel of Goroth Prime. (GSE) Silver-nape Beetle this flying insect, named for the silver color at the base of its head, was native to the planet Dagobah. Silver-nape beetles often burrowed into gnarltrees to make their homes. (IWST) Silvertreads this was the name used by Han Solo to describe the primary droid which served the masters of the Nova Prince. It resembled a beefed-up version of the basic Treadwell platform, with a large dome in place of the manipulator arms. (LTA2) SilverWing Squadron designated 20/181, this was one of two starfighter squadrons commanded by Vel Terno and assigned to protect space station 2LC/Blue during the Galactic Civil War. (FOP) Silverwood this tree grows in the forests of the planet Kubindi. The silverwood is named for its highly reflective bark. The bark is not mirror-like in its reflectivity, but it does seem to glow with reflected light. (SWJ10) Silvu Donte this Advozse was a member of the powerful Zorzsin family, and represented his homeworld of Riflor to the Galactic Senate, during the last years of the Old Republic. (GMR4) Silvuit Corporation this subcontaractor of Sienar Fleet Systems was used in the design of the Lambda-class shuttle. They emerged from obscurity after the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn to produce the Svelte-class shuttle and the Vibre-class cruiser. (JASB, SOG) SIM see Systems Infiltration Manager (GOF10) Sim, Balthazar this noted smuggler and mercenary was known for his ability to cover up his tracks. During the height of the New Order, Sim was hired by the Imperial financers of Aucellis Park to clean up the mess which occurred when a shipment of the drug known as "pleaz-mo" was stolen and planted in the food and beverages of a dinner party. Unfortunately for both parties, Sim was caught on a security tape, and found himself pursued by his old rival, Evin Telbre. Several years earlier, Sim was implicated in the death of one of Telbre's friends on Coruscant, as part of his activities to cover up a conspiracy. Sim evaded capture, although Telbre continued to follow his activities. When Sim stole a crystalline corsage from a victim, he failed to realize that the corsage contained a tracking device which was designed to locate its original owner. Telbre learned of the theft, and used the corsage's transmissions to locate Sim while he was en route to Keriba VI. A group of agents, assisting Telbre, located Sim and his commander, Hoogi Grym, beneath the Cavern's Delight ride at Aucellis Park, sparking a wild chase through the attraction and the Imperial facility beneath it. Grym used lies and deceit to enable a hasty escape, leaving Sim behind to be captured. In order to gain a measure of revenge, Sim agreed to tell Telbre and his associates about the true nature of Aucellis Park. (WOA27) Simcronics this specialty manufacturer produced several models of personal shielding systems, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (GFT) Sim-First this was the name of the first settlement established on the abandoned world of Simpla-12, after the planet had been strip-mined by the Old Republic. No other settlement had ever been established, and Sim-First simply spread out from its center and eventually covered a great deal of the planet. (EVE) Simik System this area of the galaxy was controlled by the Empire during the height of the alactic Civil War. (AIR) Simito, Siro this charismatic man was born into the Vallaido pirate clan, and spent much of his childhood manning turbolasers on pirate vessels. When he was forced to kill four of Gorbu Dalo's henchmen during a boarding exercise, he began to rethink his involvement with the pirate group. He retired from active duty, and was soon employed by Pann Tefilous as a starship racer. He excelled as a racer, and remained neutral as the Galactic Civil War spread through the Outer Rim Territories. He was forced to change his stance when Yearo Seville and his gang allied themselves with the Empire and used Imperial warships to destroy the Vallaido fleet. Simito allied himself with the Alliance and offered his services as a courier. His skills as a racer, and his fast ship - the Axe - allowed him to take sidetrips during a race, in order to make his drops and still finish at the top of the leaderboard. (CRO) Simiyiar-class Light Freighter produced by the Mon Calamari shipyards, this 26.3-meter freighter was built to transport up to 150 metric tons of cargo and eight passengers, with just a single pilot controlling the ship's functions. (AIR) Simms, Merrick this young starfighter pilot served the Alliance at Dantooine, in the years leading up to the Battle of Yavin. A disciplined and controlled pilot, he successfully led Alliance forces in a victory against the Empire about a year before the destruction of the first Death Star. This victory earned him the rank of Captain. (RA) Simonelle this Ingoian created Guri from the plans stolen from the Alliance's Project Decoy. A noted leader in the field of automatons, Simonelle used the nine million credits he received for Guri to create a replica droid of himself, in order to avoid Xizor's plans to ensure Guri's uniqueness. Simonelle's planning paid off, for Xizor later sent Guri to dispatch him. She effectively killed the replica droid, and Simonelle fled to an hiding. (SSE, SESB) Simons this man served as helmsman on the bridge crew of the Errant Venture, during the raid on the Imperial Ubiqtorate base at Yaga Minor. Led by Garm Bel Iblis, the raid was designed to obtain a copy of the Caamas Document. (VOF) Simoom a desert region located on the forest moon of Endor, it is the home of the phlogs. (ECAR) Simpla-12 a remote planet, Simpla-12 was considered one of the most notoriously criminal planets in the galaxy. The planet had been strip-mined of its natural resources and abandoned by the Old Republic, and eventually became a haven for outcasts and smugglers. Over time, a thriving black market community evolved. Simpla-12 orbited a weak sun, and it was continually shrouded by dense cloud cover. (DH, EVE) Simple Homes these buildings were used by the Zanazi of the Cosmic Balance religion as places were adherents could live and work in their faith. Led by Home Mothers and Fathers, every member of a Simple Home had specific duties to perform. Additionally, each member of the Home had to regularly deny themselves of some necessity in order to cleanse their spirits. (TBSB) Simpson, Mason this noted mathemetician was a professor at the Salis D'arr Academy. In the aftermath of the Battle of Bakura, Simpson was consulted by the New Republic to investigate the Ssi-ruuk's mathematics. Simpson and his team discovered that the Ssi-ruuk once used a system based on the number twelve, ostensibly because they had a total of twelve digits on their hands and feet. However, Simpson's team learned that the Ssi-ruuvi computers were base-10. Simpson concluded that the Ssi-ruuk simply got lazy, and simply adopted technology from the greater galaxy. (TBSB) Simran Hit-trap this device is used to screen visitors to a building or room. It is used to detect the presence of weapons and explosives. (MJEH) Sims, Tigor this man was a member of the Alliance's intelligence agency during the years following the Battle of Yavin. He suddenly disappeared while en route to the command base aboard Home One, during a mission to recover datafiles on the reconstruction efforts being taken by the Imperial military to rebuilt itself after the destruction of the first Death Star. His ship crashlanded on Granus IV, and a team was sent to recover the datafiles. (RESB) Simsoft this is military slang for the software which gets loaded into a flight simulator. It defines the mission, the opponent's strength and configuration, and the the artificial intelligence necessary to similate the opponent's actions. (XWES) Simula-Scenery this was a brand of specialized form of wallscreen, which could be programmed to display a wide range of backdrops for a room. Simula-Screens were popular in casinos and rstaurants during the height of the New Order, allowing the owners to change their décor quickly and regularly, in order to maintain interest with their customers. (MC20) Simunition this was a specialized form of ammunition that was created for the training of the clone troopers produced on Kamino for the Grand Army of the Republic. Combat instructors were forced to recognize that they had just a few years to get the clones ready for combat, and took advantage of technology whenever possible. Simunition was essentially pretend ammunition, so it wouldn't permanently harm any individual it hit. However, it delivered a nasty hurt when it struck, so that a clone knew when it was hit. By using simunition, combat instructors trained the clones to shoot their weapons instinctively, rather than by relying on targeting technology. (RCHC) Simus this ancient Sith Lord was one of the most powerful of his era. He trained the Sith magician Naga Sadow while in his prime. However, he was defeated in battle by Marka Ragnos and fated to die. Simus had other plans, and used the Dark Side magic of the Sith to preserve himself. His head was encased in a specialized, crystalline container, and he existed this way for another century before Ragnos died. When Ludo Kressh and Sadow began fighting over the rulership of the Sith Empire, it was Simus who urged Kreshh to consider the possibility that Jori and Gav Daragon were truly hyperspace mappers, and not advanced scouts for the Old Republic. When Kressh refused, Simus gave his support to his former student, Naga Sadow. This trust proved to be short-lived, for Sadow had Simus killed as part of the deception surrounding his plans to become the Dark Lord of the Sith. (GAS) Simus Minor this star was the central body of the Simus Minor System, located in the Outer Rim Territories beyond the Tion Hegemony. (WOA32) Simus Minor Belt this asteroid belt marked the outer edge of the Simus Minor System, orbiting Simus Minor beyond the path of Muskree. (WOA32) Simus Minor I this barren, rocky world was the innermost planet of the Simus Minor System. (WOA32) Simus Minor II this planet was the second world of the Simus Minor System. (WOA32) SimuTunnel a point-to-point hyperspace connection, these pathways - in conjunction with S-threads - were used to connect the various star systems linked via the HoloNet. (ISB) Sin Shai this was a noted member of the Nagai race. (UANT) Sin Suub this Sullustan was one of the chairbeings of SoroSuub Corporation, during the early years of the Galactic Civil War. (AIR) Sinal this ball of searing rock was the innermost planet of the Bacrana System. (FBS) Sinan Mat this Yuuzhan Vong warrior was part of the group which was dispatched to Yavin 4 to capture the students at the Jedi praxeum. A Field Commander in the military, Sinan Mat was able to discover Anakin Skywalker's whereabouts, after the young Jedi escaped from the training complex. However, Anakin's control of the Force allowed him to call down a swarm of piranha-beetles on Sinan Mat, who was unable to repel the attack. The beetles tore the flesh from his bones, and Sinan Mat was eaten alive. (EVC) Sin-bullet this was the name given to the gullet-stones which were coughed up by Vashan bodhis, as part of an unusual religious ceremony that took place at Inicus Mont, on the moon of Mina, every mid-winter. The bodhis of Mina coughed up the polished stones from their six antestomachs, spraying them around the base of Inicus Mont. Vashan pilgrims then rushed to acquire the sin-bullets, an event that often led to fighting. However, it was believed that any Vashan who consumed a sin-bullet and crushed it in their true stomach would be absolved of any sins they had made during the previous year. Thus, the pilgrimage to Mina was a highly religious and spiritual event for the Vashan people. (GMR9) Sinded General Crix Masst was assassinated by Morteos on this planet. (WBC) Sinewy Ana Blue this smuggler plied the trade from a base in the Smuggler's Run. She earned her nickname from the blue replacement tooth she wore. She is an old acquaintence of Han Solo, having dealt a number of sabacc matches in which Solo won a great deal of credits. She always thought he was lucky, but couldn't ever link up with him. Eventually, as the Empire crumbled and the Hutts lost control of the Run, Ana went to work for the Glottalphib crimelord Nandreeson. She worked with Zeen Afit, Kid DXo'la, and the Wookiee Wynni, and was secretly in love with the rogue Davis. She met up with Solo once again when he came to the Run to investigate Jarril's death. Like her colleagues, she pretended to befriend Solo in an effort to bring him to Nandreeson. However, her conscience got the best of her, and she helped Han rescue Lando Calrissian from Nandreeson. Her life took a rough turn, though, when stolen droids - meant to be on Coruscant as part of Dolph's plans - exploded all over the Run. Ana was injured, but Davis was killed in the explosion. (TNR) Sing, Advisors, Sing! this was one of the trivial, pro-Imperial dramas produced by Ahric Korownosek and the NovaCluster Players, during the height of the New Order. (SS) Sing, Necil this dark-skinned woman, distinguished by the jeweled veil she wore across her face, was a regular patron of Coruscant's Outlander Club during the years leading up to the Battle of Geonosis. (SWI75) Singfruit this unusual tree grows on the planet Di'wor. When it pollinates, the tree gives off a strange song as an attractant. The annual pollination atrracts tourists from around the galaxy. The tree itself produces a tasty fruit. (SOP) Singing Lamp this was a form of functional art which was created by the Jumerian race. (AFA) Singing Mountain this settlement was the home of a witch clan by the same name, on Dathomir. (CPL) Singing Mountain Clan this clan of Force-using witches on Dathomir was one of the first to be raided by Brakiss and Tamith Kai, during their early "recruiting" for the Shadow Academy. (DK) Singing Plant this plant, distinguished by its glistening leaves, was native to the equatorial regions of the planet Ansion. (APS) Singing Savrip this freighter was owned and operated by Hagk Baht, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (WOA6) Single Trooper Aerial Platform see STAP (X1) Single Trooper Compact Assault Vehicle this small, armored land machine was designed for use by Imperial stormtroopers. It was developed with enough defenses and firepower that a single stormtrooper could use it to control a large amount of space on undeveloped worlds which cuold offer little resistance. (MMY) Single-celery Soda this is a favored beverage of the Ugor race. (SH) Singularity this highly-modified Imperial-class Star Destroyer was controlled by the Imperial agent known only as Blackhole, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. It armor plating was coated with a stygium-triprismatic polymer that made it virtually impossible to detect using standard sensor systems. It was armed with 60 turbolasers, 60 ion cannons, and 10 tractor beam projectors. (GMR5, RESB) Singularity Mine this Yuuzhan Vong weapon was essentially a miniature dovin basal - an organic black hole - contained in the shell of a normal explosive. When activated, the singularity mine exerted an incredibly strong, highly focused gravity field, sucking anything in close proximity into the black hole. (SBS, NJOSB) Sinidic Drom Guldi's aide, he was a nervous little man with faded blonde hair and faint wrinkles covering his skin. He is killed by a Wampa on Hoth, when the beast slipped inside their base unnoticed and attacked him in a storeroom. (DS) Siniteen this humanoid race is characterized by their huge cranis, which are ridged and convoluted as if their brains were directly under their skin. They have incredible mental abilities, and can process huge calculations in their heads. (CCG2) Sinjaffe this childhood disease sometimes struck young members of the Bitthaevrian race, and was almost always fatal. (AIR) Sinjan Outpost this was one of the Alliance's many bases, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (SWJ10) Sink Crab a life form native to the rocky islands of Bestine IV, these crustaceans use several swim bladders to help propel themselves through the water. (SWSB, EGP) Sink Hole, The this was the name given to a section of the Agrilat Swamp Circuit, one of the most popular swoop racing courses of the New Order. (SWGAL) Sinkar this species of helium-based slug creatures was native to the inhospitable world of Sinkar, and resembled huge, black amoebas. These huge creatures crawled across the surface of Sinkar, living on solar energies and minerals scraped from the ground. They were believed to live for an extremely long time, and many believed that their minds held many of the secrets of the universe. However, the Sinkar were also known as slow and ponderous thinkers, and obtaining even tiny bits of information from them could take years. (SWCP) Sinkar located in the Lawreys System, this frigid world barely supported life. Much of the oxygen on the planet was frozen on the planet's surface, making carbon-based life impossible. However, the planet was the homeworld of the Sinkar race. The Empire garrisoned the planet, although the exact reason for their presence on the planet was never discovered. (SWCP) Sinker this young man, born two years after the Battle of Endor, was one of the many smugglers - known as Huxlings - who worked for Jerf Huxley. When Huxley tried to bully Mara Jade Skywalker into surrendering 500,000 credits from Talon Karrde, Sinker was ordered to take Mara's lightsaber. Mara used the Force to ignite the weapon in his hands, then move it about wildly while he tried to control it. This distraction allowed Mara's husband, Luke Skywalker, to arrive on the scene. After the Skywalkers gained control of the situation, Sinker was forced to turn the lightsaber back over to Mara. (SQ) Sinking Stone a Stellar Mag V mining vessel used on Jatee. (SN) Sinn, Jahren this man, a farmer from the planet Nez Peron, married Mirith Sinn. He was elected to speak for the farmers of his nation, in an effort to convince the planetary government to align with the New Republic. When Imperial forces demanded that Jahren provide them with supplies, he refused, and was executed for hindering their efforts. (CE, CE2) Sinn, Mirith this strikingly beautiful, red-haired woman was the leader of the New Republic's forces in the sector of space controlled by the Imperial garrison on Phaeda. Her base of operations was on Phaeda itself. A one-time native of the planer Nez Peron, she was married to Jahren Sinn when Imperial forces decided to stop at his farm for supplies. They tried to take what they wanted from Jahren, but he refused. The Imperial troops shot him dead on the spot, and Mirith escaped only because the troops were too busy stealing supplies to notice. She dedicated her life to the destruction of the Empire, joining the Alliance just before the Battle of Endor, and rising quickly to the rank of Commander. However, her skills were more in Intelligence and counter-insurgence rather than battle tactics. When Tem Merkon told her about the existence of Kir Kanos, she decided to bring the former Imperial into her organization. She was met with resistance from Massimo, who challenged her to a duel. When Colonel Shev discovered location of her stronghold on Phaeda, she tried to rally her troops but instead sent part of her force too far. She ignored the warnings of her second-in-command, Sish Sadeet, and nearly lost the battle. Kir Kanos took control of the fight, quickly dispatching Shev's stormtroopers. She offered to get him off-planet on the Millennium Falcon, for she was a friend of Han Solo. Kanos declined, and Sinn set about moving her forces to Collo Fauale. She also donned a cloak and tried to draw Imperial forces away from Kanos' escape, hoping to use Merkon's treacherous double-cross to her advantage. She was captured in Kanos' place, but was severely tortured by General Wessel's forces and Carnor Jax himself. After Jax let her go, she followed Kanos to Yinchorr where she and Sish Sadeet eliminated Blim before he could kill Kanos. They then tried to take Jax alive, but Kanos killed him in combat. When Sish Sadeet tried to kill Kanos for not keeping Jax alive, Kanos also killed Sadeet in defense. He then left Yinchorr to plan his next move. Mirith, angered by the loss of Jax and Sadeet, vowed to hunt down and destroy Kanos. She employed the services of Grappa the Hutt, in an effort to locate and eliminate Kanos. While inhis employ, she discovered that Grappa held the real Feena D'Asta captive. Mirith's fiance had done business with Feena's father. She tried to free D'Asta, and was assisted in her rescue by a cloaked assassin. However, Mirith was confronted by Grappa himself, who had learned from Massimo that she was secretly trying to break Grappa's piracy ring which had been plaguing New Republic ships. Grappa had both Mirith and Massimo turned over to the Zanibar for betraying his trust. She was rescued from certain death by Kir Kanos, and they left Massimo to die a traitor's death. They then fled the Zanibar camp, and Sinn was rescued by Kennede's son. She later rescued Kanos from Grappa the Hutt, when she imprisoned Grappa and recovered the real Feena D'Asta. Mirith then contacted the Baron D'Asta and returned his daughter, then helped Kanos eliminate Xandel Carivus. She tried to convince the Baron to side with the New Republic, but he chose to lead his sector of space by himself. They did remain friends, however. She met with a similar failure when she tried to convince Kir Kanos to stay with her. He chose to leave, knowing in his heart that he would always be an Imperial while she was loyal to the Republic. (CE, CE2) Sinni this was a common Psadan name. (UANT) Sinosai native to the planet Ithor, this highly intelligent predator had unusual teeth. The outer covering of the teeth was shed like skin, and each tooth maintained several layers at one time. (TBSB) Sinsang this industrial world was located in the Raioballo Sector of the galaxy. (GMR7) Sintalta, Derembus this man served the Alliance for many years, after years of distinguished service to the Old Republic. He continually refused to be promoted to a desk job, in order to remain working as a field agent. Shortly before the Battle of Hoth, Sintalta held the rank of Commander, and served in Midnight Squadron, the heavy weapons division of Eclipse Team. (AIR) Sinthenol this drug, developed during the last years of the Old Republic, was believed to counteract the affects of alcohol in the systems of many humanoid races. With the correct dosage, a being could imbibe in large quantities of alcohol without suffering any of the long-lasting effects on the brain. (MJH) Sinthia Pulchatt this Kibnon spice merchant worked as a liaison between her own boss and Jabba the Hutt. She worked in Mos Eisley. (GG7) Sinton a planet which was subjugated by the Empire during the Galactic Civil War, General Sulamar claimed to be in command of the Imperial forces that route the planet's defenses. (DS) Sinya this white-skinned Twi'lek female serverd as Darnada's personal bodyguard, during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. She was distinguished by the scar which ran across her left eye, and wore the traditional lekku wrappings of a dancer. It was Sinya who claimed that Darth Maul was nothing but a common assassin, when the Sith Lord arrived on Darnada's space station to eliminate any being who had been in contact with Hath Monchar. However, she soon learned that Maul was much more, and was killed when Maul eliminated every being on the space station. (DM) Sinya this was a common name given to Twi'lek females, and meant "darkness" in the Twi'leki language. (GCG) Sio this species of tree towered above the jungles of its native planet, Joralla. (PG1) Siolo a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name meant "poet". (GCG) Siolo Ur Manka this Twi'lke Jedi Master left Corusant for the Jentares System more than seventy years before the Battle of Naboo, in an effort to separate himself from the rest of the galaxy and meditate on the Force. During the time he spent at the Jedi Temple, he was considered among the best Jedi warriors of the time. However, just before leaving for Jentares, Siolo Ur Manka renounced his lightsaber and set out to contemplate a purer technique. Darth Sidious ordered his apprentice, Darth Maul, to assassinate Siolo Ur Manka, but the Twi'lek managed to disarm Darth Maul with little more than a wooden stick. It was rumored that this defeat caused Maul to develop his two-bladed lightsaber, since the single-bladed weapon he had used against Siolo Ur Manka had been ineffective. Rather than creating a single weapon, though, Maul welded two lightsabers together at the base, creating a weapon with the element of surprise. Maul returned to the Jentares System shortly afterward, to complete his mission. When Siolo Ur Manka again bested Maul in combat, the Sith apprentice activated the second blade and killed the Twi'lek. Darth Sidious was impressed with Maul's skills and his creation of the two-bladed lightsaber. (T10) Siolu Sporipri this being was the Mayor of the city of Lagabee, on the planet Ord Tiddell, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. (HNN5) Sione, Marcus this youth was regarded as one of the most talented freelance tech specialists on the planet Kuat, during the height of the New Order. Just thirteen years old at the time of the Battle of Yavin, Marcus was known as "The Wizard" among his peers. For this reason, the Empire tried to have him abducted and imprisoned, but to no avail. Marcus always seemed to have an escape route, and many believed that he must have been sensitive to the Force. His primary adversary, Lucius Rothingham, made a career out of trying to capture Marcus. (CCW) Sionian Skup a race of bio-engineered humanoids of human stock. They have small, close-set eyes, thin, brittle hair, and cheese-colored skin. They are known throughout the galaxy as master thieves. (TME) SIP see Scientific Information Packet (SWI77, RAR) Sipharium the Imperial shuttle used to take Kirtan Loor from Borleias back to Imperial Center. (XWN) Sir a large, red alien C-3PO and Kalarba's baron meet on Hosk. He has a square, noseless face with a wide, toothless mouth. (DRO) Sir Mac this Bith was a frequent patron of the Outlander Club, during the years surrounding the Battle of Geonosis. (OWS) Siran this was a common name among the Sarkan race. (UANT) Sirdar this planet was overrun with winged xendrites, after a small population of the avians was brought in to control the insect population. (COG) Siren III this modified Aavman Extravagance 11-S space yacht was owned and operated by Leger DeMain. Much of the ship's original infrastructure was gutted and rebuilt to accommodate the traveling revue, with the entire bow dedicated to a large stage. The original 24 staterooms were converted to dressing rooms and living quarters for the members of DeMain's troupe. The middle engine was removed and replaced with a mocked-up cargo hold, and a small shuttle hidden among the escape pods for emergency escapes. (CRO) Sires Vant this Devaronian male was known as a criminal and loanshark during the early years of the New Republic. He was a member of Valis Lorn's organization, and controlled much of the underworld money-lending on the planet Andasala. (GG11) Sirhka this Noghri was one of the group which accompanied Corran Horn and Jacen Solo to Garqi, during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Sirhka later assisted in helping Ganner Rhysode recover from the facial wounds he suffered in battle with Krag Val. (DTR) Siri this smuggler felt that a C4LR ligitation droid might be useful as an astromech replacement, given the C4LR'a flawless memory. Siri worried, however, that the C4LR would suddenly remember that it was once programmed for use by the Empire, and call in the nearest Imperial patrol to arrest the smuggler and recover the droid. (FTD) Sirilla this gas giant was the fourth, and outermost, planet in the Cirius System. It was orbited by seventeen moons. (WOTC) Siringana this huge, reptilian predator was native to the planet N'zoth. These beasts had four three-taloned legs, a pair of clawed arms, and a spiked tail. Their mouths were filled with dagger-like teeth, and were considered to be as brutal as the Yevetha. The Yevetha themselves revered the siringana with a kind of holy awe, seeing the creature as the perfect killing machine. (EGP, CCW) Si'rin'ha this Rodian word as used to describe the best hunter of a clan. The si'rin'na was chosen from among the rin'na of a given clan, and the term literally meant "chief protector." (SPG) Sirl, Marten this man was the father of a twelve-year-old girl who received a cybernetic replacement for her injured arm, thanks mainly to the work of Jondrell Inx. Sirl remained indebted to the pirate, and helped Inx evade capture by the bounty hunters dispatched by Prefect Rinn. (GG10) Sirlahn Alsek this was the name of a noted Sluissi individual. (UANT) Sirlul a Quarren Commander serving under Admiral Ackbar on Home One, Sirlul was Ackbar's personal assistant. (WG, KT) Siro see Isolde. (T5) Siroma one of six Kathol Republic Marauder-class corvettes sent to rescue the Bravado III from attack, shortly after the FarStar offered assistance. The 195-meter vessel was armed with eight double turbolaser cannons and three tractor beam projectors. (KO) Sirpar this arid world, located in the Arkanis Sector, had a gravity which was 1.25 times heavier than standard, and was used by the Empire as an Army training post. It was the homeworld of the Eklaad race, and had an ecosystem that was filled with hardy flora and fauna. The Empire chose Sirpar for its varied terrain and environments, established eight distinct training centers. The heavy gravity made the Imperial trainees that much stronger, earning Sirpar a prominent place in Imperial circles. (SWJ2, SWMW) Sirpar Hills this was the name of the hillside country that surrounded the Anaxes Citadel, on the planet Anaxes. Most of the Sirpar Hills were covered with the estates of families whose members had provided generations of officers to the naval defense of the galaxy, both during the Old Republic and the New Order. In order to preserve the natural beauty of the landscape, motorized vehicles were forbidden within the borders of the Sirpar Hills. Most residents maintained stables of keffi, which they rode between Sirpar Station and their homes. (CCW) Sirpar Station this was the name given to the guardpost which protected the entrance to the Sirpar Hills, on the planet Anaxes. It was here that residents exchanged their landspeeders and groundcars for keffis, since motoroized vehicles of any kind were forbidden in Sirpar Hills. (CCW) SirparSpeeder manufactured by the Azure Motorworks corporation, this quiet, low-emission speeder was developed with environmental requirements of Sirpar Hills and Pols Anaxes in mind. (CCW) Sirplex manufacturers of shipboard shield projectors. (SCRE) Sirrakuk Lowbacca's younger sister, she was a free spirit who didn't want to conform to her family's idea of normal. Although she didn't resent her brother's ability with the Force, she chafed at the idea of simply working in the local factories on Kashyyyk. In open defiance of her family's wishes, she shaved her fur in intricate patterns in order to make herself different. She hoped that her parents would realize her desires for an adventurous life. Sirra wanted to spend her life among the stars, much like her uncle Chewbacca. She shared this dream with her best friend, Raabakyysh. Sirra was shaken by the disappearance of Raaba, who was never found after the young Wookiee tried to prove her adulthood by venturing into the lower jungles without Sirra. Shortly afterward, Sirra decided that it was time to prove her own adulthood. Lowie returned to Kashyyyk to accompany her, but their plans were cut short by the Shadow Academy's raid on the Wookiee factories. The Imperials succeeded in gaining essential computer and starship components used by the New Republic, but Lowie and Sirra had their own success. They battled the Nightsister Vonnda Ra in the depths of Kashyyyk's jungles, and both Sirra and Vonnda Ra fell into the clutches of a syren plant. With the help of Jacen Solo and Tenel Ka, Lowie managed to rescue his sister before the plant captured her. Vonnda Ra was eaten by the plant, but not before Sirra managed to obtain some of the tough, silky fibers from the plant's interior. Thus, she had proved her bravery to Lowie and her parents, and was recognized as an adult for her bravery. As the struggle with the Diversity Alliance intensified, Sirrakuk was captured and held on Ryloth with Lusa, Lowbacca, and several other non-human friends of Jaina and Jacen Solo. They were eventually freed. (DK, TEP) Sirrik Olyeg this female Chagrian earned the respect of Hugo Bartyn as a boat captain on the planet Lamaredd, many centuries before the Galactic Civil War. After toiling for nearly two decades as an underpaid laborer, she finally earned the right to pilot her own ship. However, she was not blind to the fact that Bartyn was a pro-human bigot who only kept his alien workforce on-hand because they were invaluable assets. Olyeg quietly began to foment unrest among the other non-human ship captains, and was instrumental in staging several work stoppages that attracted the attention of Bartyn. It was Olyeg who demanded a meeting with Bartyn, and he was forced to agree to her terms in order to maintain his business. Among the concessions were the ceding of Jotsen's Island to the Union and the opening of large portions of The Ring to non-human inhabitants. Because of her work, Olyeg was named the first chairbeing of the Sailor's Union. However, Bartyn never forgave her for putting him into a bargaining position, and eventually ordered her assassination. (GMR7) Sirrus this man was one of the Jedi Masters assigned to the task force which was dispatched to liberate the planet Jabiim from Separatist force, during the height of the Clone Wars. Master Sirrus and his Padawan, Aubrie, were kept near the front lines to help ensure the health and safety of the Republic's forces. (RBJ) Sirta Kum this Ho'Din physician was once an assistant to Doctor T'jaleq Kith'Araquia. (SWJ1) Sirty this was the nickname used by the ARC trooper designated CT-36/732, during the height of the Clone Wars. During the height of the Clone Wars, trooper CT-36/732 was the first of his kind to face a JK-series security droid in combat, although it was in a demonstration at the T'Chuk Arena on Coruscant. Sirty was soundly defeated by the droid, known as JK-13, which captured him after a mere twenty seconds of effort. Sirty suffered little physical damage, although his nervous system was overloaded, causing an irregular heart beat for several hours. His experiences earned him the notice of the ARC trooper known as Nate, who was forming a group to accompany Obi-Wan Kenobi and Kit Fisto to Ord Cestus to investigate the production of the JK-series droids. Nate recognized the knowledge Sirty might have, and requested his presence on the team. Sirty helped Kit Fisto and Nate train the commandos of the Desert Wind terrorist group, and was among the survivors who managed to escape their lair when Asajj Ventress sent a group of infiltration droids to destroy them. When Nate's body was not recovered, they feared that Nate had been killed, or had broken the Code and betrayed them all in the first place. (TCD) Sirul Rosk this was the name of a noted Shistavanen individual. (UANT) Sisar Run this hyperspace trade route was controlled by Sprax and Black Sun during the Galactic Civil War. The Run cut through the heart of the Periphery, linking Tharin Sector with Hutt Space. It ran along the borders of Hutt space, a situation which led to animosity between the vigos Sprax and Durga. It started at Nwarcol Point, where it connected with the Salin Corridor, then traveled through Sriluur to Terman Station before terminating at Sespe. (SSR) Sisar Runners this group of resistance fighters sprang up during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Led by the male Hutt known as Embra, the Sisar Runners harrassed the alien invaders from a number of secret locations along the Sisar Run. (UF) Sisar Terminal another name for Nwarcol Point. (SSR) Sise Fromm an Annoo-dat, Sise Fromm was a powerful crime boss from the planet Annoo during the early years of the New Order. He controlled most of the planet by fear, having sent the Trigon One weapons satellite into orbit around the planet. He wanted Thall Joben and his friends killed for angering him, and so he employed Boba Fett to kill them in the speeder races on Boonta. Fromm, covering all his bases, also planted a bomb on Joben's speeder. When Fett tried to kill Joben during the races, he activated a magnet in order to draw Joben nearer. However, the magnet dislodged Fromm's bomb, and Fett was nearly destroyed. In his anger, Fett captured Sise Fromm and his entire gang, and turned them over to Jabba the Hutt. (DCAR) Sish this was one of the more common, albeit archaic, names used by Trandoshan hunters. Like most Trandoshan names, it was reserved for males, but could be adopted by those rare females who became hunters. In the Trandoshan language, the name meant "swims through fire", and referred to an ancient Trandoshan test of courage and endurance. (GCG) Sish Sadeet this green-skinned Trandoshan was a member of the New Republic's forces, and was assigned as Mirith Sinn's second-in-command on the planet Phaeda. He had fled Trandosha by stowing away on an Imperial transport, but was left to die on Mokk IX when he was discovered. There, he met up with Mirith Sinn, who nursed him back to health and convinced him to join the New Republic. A suspicious creature, Sadeet thought it very unwise for Sinn to bring Kir Kanos into their group. However, he accepted her orders. This did not stop him from disliking Kanos, especially when the human scoffed at the defenses Sadeet had established to protect their hideout. In the end, Sadeet learned that the real traitor to their operation was Tem Merkon, and after the New Republic had freed Phaeda from Imperial control, he accompanied Mirith Sinn to Yinchorr. She hoped to find Kanos again, and Sadeet hoped to regain an ally. They arrived just in time to eliminate Blim, who was trying to shoot Kanos. Kanos then killed Jax in battle. Sadeet and Sinn had hoped to take Jax alive, in order to extract information about the Empire from him. When Kanos killed him, Sadeet grew angry and tried to attack Kanos. The former Imperial Guard anticipated Sadeet's attack, and speared the Trandoshan with a jab of his double-bladed sword. Sadeet died next to Jax, and Mirith vowed to kill Kanos for the unnecessary death. (CE, HCE) Si-shae-ral this was one of the many Eickarie tribes native to the planet Kariek, during the height of the New Republic. The Si-shae-ral was one of the strongest and most influential tribes, having produced some of the more prominent leaders in Eickarie history. Just before the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, Ha-ran was revealed to be a Prince of the tribe, nominally the leader of his people. (FB) Sisk the red dwarf star which is the primary sun for the planet Sisk, it was once a large orange star that underwent a partial atomic collapse. This caused the normally lush planet of Sisk to cool, reducing it to a barren, cold world. (GG4) Sisk a planet which is home to the Sic-six race, it is the primary planet orbiting the star Sisk. It was a lush, warm world until the star Sisk suffered a partial atomic collpase. The planet was then rapidly cooled, and most of its natural flora and fauna died out. (GG4) Siskeen this planet, located in the Outer Rim Territories, was the site of a Separatist research facility during the height of the Clone Wars. (RT) Sisquoc this Samuac graduated from the Galactic Outdoor Survival School before joining the Alliance as a scout and tracker. His wilderness skills eventually earned him a promotion to the rank of Major, shortly before the Battle of Hoth. He later served the Alliance at the Suolriep Sector headquarters on his homeworld of New Kisge, serving as an instructor and field agent. (AIR) Sissalik this Mon Calamari starship pilot and former oceanographer was enslaved by an Imperial officer named Farvakine and forced to work on the planet Tatooine during the height of the New Order. In order to avoid dying from dehydration, Sissalik - known to his friends as "Slick" - killed his master by slowly adding a poison created from chubas to his personal water supply, and set out on his own. His escape from Tatooine led him to Ando, where he slowly recovered from the variety of health problems he suffered in Tatooine's dry climate. He eventually took a job working on the Nanda's Luck, despite the obstacles he faced as a Mon Calamarian. He proved to be a hard-working, loyal addition to the crew, attributes which bore themselves out when the Pirate Queen of Ando herself, Pyash Yopayomba, attacked the Nanda's Luck. She offered the vessel's Captain, Bipopa Bogzider, a chance to have the vessel repair in exchange for his surrender. Captain Bippi grudgingly surrendered, at which point Yopayomba cut off his head. She forced Sissalik to go to work for her as the new Captain of the Nanda's Luck, growling that nobody who worked for her ever surrendered, no matter what the situation. Sissalik once again found himself an indentured servant, as well as the unwitting accomplice in a grand scheme. Yopayomba had been led to believe that the Imperial governor of Ando would pay her handsomely for starting a civil war between the Aquala and the Quara, a war which the Empire could use to fully subjugate the Aqualish. Her plans failed, though, when Sissalik reprogrammed the autopilot on the Nanda's Luck, ramming the ship into Pyash's own flagship, the Majestic. All hands on board, including Sissalik himself, were killed in the explosion. (PH) Sisseri Deo this golden-skinned Firrerreo youth was one of the many students of the Force who were training at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant during the height of the Clone Wars. He was one of the many students who participated in the Apprentice Tournament, and was known for the way he mixed lightsaber combat with other types of martial arts. Sisseri made it to the third round of the tournament, but was defeated by Tallisibeth Enwandung-Esterhazy. Scout, as she preferred to be called, distracted Sisseri's initial lightsaber attack by throwing a cup of muja juice in his face, then launching into him with a melee attack. They rolled across the floor for several minutes before Scout managed to get Sisseri in a choke-hold, then pinned his arm with a painful nerve pinch. Writhing in pain, Sisseri was forced to yield. (YDR) Sissk a group of Trandoshans, the Sissk were the primary builders of the Stouker concussion rifle. All such weapons are hand-built. (DF) Sissubo this ball of frozen rock was the seventh and outermost planet of the Chandrila System. It was orbited by a single moon. (CCW) Sistek, Nogo this Corellian scout and information dealer worked from a base on the planet Darlyn Boda during the height of the Galactic Civil War. He was known for his encyclopedic knowledge of the hideaways and boltholes found in the Greater Javin area of the galaxy, and was often approached by beings who needed a place to hide to escape from the law. He willingly took their credits and gave them excellent information, but he made no guarantees that he wouldn't sell information on their whereabouts after six months had passed. It was believed that Sistek provided information on the locations of both Salmakk and Clabburn the Younger for Figg Excavations. When a group of freelance agents began sniffing for clues on the reappearance of Salmakk and Clabburn, Sistek provided only minimal information before he was murdered by FiggEx goons. As he died, he gave the agents the name of Barseth Gynes as his contact at FiggEx. (WOA34) Sisters of the Crimson Mark founded by the Aquar known as Vilhona, this band of female Aquar dedicated themselves to disrupting the operations of Nexcore Mining Corporation on the planet Velusia. Vilhona herself had been summarily fired and dumped into the lowest levels of Mount Hollow when it was discovered that NMC had tried to monopolize the mining of Velusia's seas, and Vilhona knew too much to keep her around. The Sisters rose up, opposing NMC's abuse of the Aquar people and its control of Velusia. Most of their crimes were small, but over time they began to cause real trouble for NMC. (CCW) Sistra Mountain a mountain found on Yavin 8, Sistra has an almost religious connotation for the Melodies. (LW) Sistros this was a noted demagogue from the early years of the Old Republic. (VD2) Sith this ancient race of insect-like humanoids was native to a region of the galaxy that was isolated from the rest of the Old Republic for many millennia. As a race, they were characterized by its dark, red skin, cranial horns, and long bony chins. There were several subspecies of Sith, each with its own place in their society. Some were slaves, other were warriors, and the highest caste of all were the magicians. They lived in a remote sector of the ancient galaxy, and were unknown to most until a group of Jedi Knights discovered their existence. The early Sith regarded the Dark Jedi as gods. The Force-sensitive Sith magicians proved to have control over the Dark Side of the Force, and the Jedi took many of their tomes and teachings back to study. They hoped to determine ways to avoid the Dark Side, but a group of Jedi found the allure of the Dark Side and the Sith teachings too powerful. They rose up against their Masters, but were not yet powerful enough to defeat them. The Dark Jedi were banished from the Old Republic, and chose to flee across the galaxy to the worlds of the true Sith. Over the millennia, the two groups intermingled, until very little pure Sith blood remained. One of the early Dark Lords of the Sith was Marka Ragnos, who was succeeded by Naga Sadow. Freedon Nadd was a later Dark Lord who was caught by the Jedi Knights on Onderon and entombed there. Nadd's spirit invaded the body and mind of Exar Kun, who eventually became a Dark Lord himself. They developed a rigid hierarchy of magicians and warriors, with the leadership of the brotherhood falling to the current Dark Lord of the Sith. The Sith wrote expansive volumes on the control and use of the Dark Side, and described incredible manifestations of power. Later, they were able to created amulets and weaponry that could assist the user in controlling the Dark Side. These devices amplified the Dark Side, making the user incredibly powerful. Much of the Sith lore was hidden on various worlds when the ancient Jedi Knights first sought to eradicate the Sith. Some was stored on Korriban, some on the moon of Yavin 4. The last remained true-blooded Sith were wiped out by Exar Kun during the Great Sith War, when he stole their life energy in an effort to defend his fortress on Yavin 4 against the forces of the Old Republic. (SW, DA, FNU, DLS, TSW, GAS, FOSE, NEGW) Sith this ancient brotherhood of Jedi Knights split from the ranks of the "lightsiders" when access to the ancient Sith lore was forbidden. The Jedi Council feared that the knowledge of harnessing the Dark Side of the Force would be twisted and used to perform many evil acts. The Sith brotherhood was founded some 2,000 years before the Battle of Yavin by a rogue Jedi Knight who yearned to learn more of the Dark Side of the Force. Together with about 50 followers, this rogue fled the Old Republic and established his own Sith order. With galactic domination on their agenda, these new Sith Lords quickly became distrustful of each other and abusive of their dark side powers. In a short time, they had nearly wiped themselves out again. One Sith Lord remained, a man by the name of Darth Bane. He swore that the Sith would never again vanish from the galaxy, but also made certain that they never grew beyond their means. He established a rigid code by which there could only be a single Sith Lord and a single Sith apprentice. When the Lord finally expired, his current apprentice was promoted and allowed to take his own student. This pairing continued for the next several centuries until Darth Sidious rose to power as the Sith Lord. Sidious eventually took Darth Maul as his apprentice, and hoped to take control of the galaxy by bringing the Old Republic down from the inside. However, Maul was destroyed by Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Sidious' plans were briefly thwarted. Decades later, Emperor Palpatine established Darth Vader as the last Dark Lord through the rigorous training he gave Anakin Skywalker. Following the deaths of Vader and Palpatine at the Battle of Endor, and with the destruction of Palpatine's clones on Byss, the order of the Sith was exterminated. Interestingly enough, it was the Sith who realized that the Force was more than just light and dark, and that a complete understanding of the Force could not be achieved without embracing both aspects as a single entity. Although their ultimate use of the Force was evil, the Sith were perhaps closer to a true union with the Force than the Jedi Order of the time. (SW, SW1, TPM, DSSB, LEV) Sith this was the ancient language of the extinct Sith race, and was spoken mainly on the planet Korriban. (EGP) Sith this was the name used to describe any creature which had been altered by Sith rituals and magicks into something hideous and terrifying. These creatures were bred from naturally-evolved stock, but were heavily tainted by the Dark Side of the Force. (TOJC) Sith Academy this was the name given to the training facility established by the Sith on the planet Korriban, during the build-up to the Great Sith War. The facility continued to operate during the war, producing multitudes of soldiers and warriors imbued with the Dark Side of the Force. (KOTOR) Sith Archives this hidden storehouse of knowledge was the repository of all information known to the Sith. It was formed shortly after Darth Bane established the Sith brotherhood. (JDM) Sith Assassin Pistol this ancient blaster weapon was developed by the Sith as a tool for dispatching an opponent without revealing one's true identity until absolutely necessary. The power output of the pistol can be regulated to cause a quick or lingering death, depending on the desire of the Sith using it. These weapons were common during the era of the Great Sith War. (KOTOR) Sith Assault Gun this was a specially-created blaster carbine that was imbued with the Dark Side of the Force by the ancient Sith, during the decades leading up to the Great Sith War. (KOTOR) Sith Battle Cruiser this immense, 215-meter-long warship was developed by the ancient Sith Empire to serve as the flagship of its naval fleets. Each Battle Cruiser was armed with six blaster cannons and three concussion missile launchers, and required a crew of 25 officers and gunners to operate. It could transport up tp 850 troopers and 5,000 metric tons of cargo, and was equipped with a Class-4 hyperdrive. (DSSB) Sith Elite Warbot these combat droids were developed by the ancient Sith to serve as part of their ground-based armies. Individual Elite warbots were used for both training and active combat, with stun blaster and stun batons used on training versions. Full combat versions were armed with a blaster pistol mounted on each arm, and carried a Sith sword as a melee weapon. The armor of the Elite warbot was alchemically treated, giving it additional protection in combat. Unfortunately, they were very expensive to produce, and never found widespread use in the army. Like most other ancient Sith droids, most of the Elite warbots disappeared after the Great Hyperspace War. (GMR5) Sith Fighter this was the term used to describe the unusual starfighters that were created within the Star Forge for use by the Sith, during the Great Sith War. The drive systems of the Sith Fighter were a hybrid of technologies from the Rakata and the Old Republic, and were based on a twin ion engine design that provided incredible amounts of thrust and maneuverability. This combination required that the fuselage and auxiliary systems of the Sith Fighter be greatly enhanced, to overcome the instability that speed and maneuverability created. When docked or cruising, the Sith Fighter could retract its wings and power down its weapons, conserving energy for later consumption. In combat, the wings were spread open to provide maneuverability and a wider dsitribution of weapons. The weaponry of the Sith Fighter included a blaster cannon at each wingtip. (SWDB) Sith Gunship this 75-meter-long attack craft was the primary warship of the ancient Sith naval fleet. Armed with six autoblasters can capable of carrying 30 troops into battle, the Sith Gunship was built for speed and maneuverability. These ships required a dedicated crewof eighteen Sith warriors, can could also carry up to 250 metric tons of cargo. (GMR5) Sith Hall this section of the ancient Galactic Museum on Coruscant contained a wealth of artifacts and texts which were used by the Sith Empire. These artifacts were created by the original Sith species, many of which died out after the fall of the Sith Empire 1,000 years before the Great Sith War. (TOJC) Sith Hound this mutated canine was developed by the ancient Sith warriors from stock native to the planet Korriban. These hounds were alchemically enhanced, giving them increased size and strength, as well as a collection of horns and vicious teeth. The brain of the Sith Hound was also increased in size and intelligence, and they were rumored to have had the ability to speak limited amounts of the ancient Sith languages. These beasts were black in color, with a mane of bony spikes surrounding their heads. Their glowing, red eyes sat atop a fearsome snout, and their huge paws were studded with razor-sharp claws. (DSSB, RSS) Sith Infiltrator one of Sienar Advanced Projects Laboratories' prototype designs, this ship was eventually modified for use by Darth Maul. Originally designed from the Star Courier platform, the 26.5-meter-long Infiltrator was given advanced weaponry, propulsion systems, and a full-effect stygium-based cloaking device for invisibility on command. The sublight engines were X-C 2 ion arrays, while the hyperdrive was an SSDS 11-A powerplant. Weapons included six prototype laser cannons which were concealed along the side of the craft, and which could be deployed in seconds. The craft had a long, main fuselage to which was attached the ball-shaped control center aft. The wings of the craft were used to radiator the intense heat of its engines, and could be folded down during landings. The designs of the control center and the wings were later incorporated into the TIE Advanced prototype produced for Darth Vader. Darth Maul named his ship the Scimitar. It could attain speeds of 1,180 kilometers per hour in atmosphere, and was equipped with a Class 3 hyperdrive. After the Battle of Naboo, the Scimitar disappeared, and its whereabouts were never discovered. (X1, DSSB, IG1, NEGV) Sith Lanvarok this wrist-worn weapon was used by the ancient Sith warriors, derived from the ancient lanvarok polearm. It was extremely complicated to use, and favors those users who are left-handed because of its configuration. The firing mechanism was mounted on the left side of the weapon, with the firing stud in a position to be pushed by the left thumb. The Sith lanvarok was originally developed as a hunting weapon, and fired a spread of thin, razor-edged disks at its target. It was time-consuming to reload, but deadly accurate at short range. A more primitive version of this weapon was used by the Massassi warriors of Yavin 4, which resembled a polearm and required brute strength to throw the disks. After being used to launch the disk, the Massassi lanvarok could also be used as a slashing weapon. Both forms of the lanvarok were little-used after the Great Hyperspace War, as the Sith began to use more modern weapony. (BW, MJEH, DSSB, NEGW) Sith Mammoth this immense beast was developed by the ancient Sith as a warbeast. Sith warriors rode atop the huge beasts, to be carried into battle. (GMR5) Sith Mask this unusual mask was created by the ancient Sith, many millennia before the Galactic Civil War. It was imbued with the Dark Side of the Force, and was worn to block outside mental influence and sensory input, thereby allowing the wearer to focus their concentration without interruption. (KOTOR) Sith Meditation Sphere this was the name given to the unusual starships of the ancient Sith warlords, developed to help them channel their battle meditation techniques. First used by Naga Sadow some 5,000 years before the Battle of Yavin, the Sith Meditation Sphere resembled a huge, floating eye that was propelled by huge wings. (NEGV) Sith Personnel Carrier this ancient craft was developed by the Sith Empire, more than 5,000 years before the Battle of Yavin, to carry troops and smaller craft into battle. Very few of these ships survived the Great Hyperspace War, and those that did were quickly outdated. The 215-meter-long Personnel Carrier was armed with eight light laser cannons, and normal hull plating and shielding, with most of its protection coming from the Sith magic of its operators. It could transport up to 360 troops or 24 Sith Mammoths, and had space for 1,000 metric tons of war materiel. Each of these ships required a command crew of twelve Sith officers. When deploying troops or vehicles, the Personnel Carrier hovered in the atmosphere, using massive chains to lower troop containers to the ground. It was during the delivery or pick-up of troops that the Personnel Carrier was most vulnerable. Each of these troop containers could accommodate 60 troops, a Sith Slayer, or a War Behemoth. (GMR5) Sith Regenerator this unusual cybernetic implant was developed by the ancient Sith, many millennia before the Battle of Yavin. The Regenerator stimulated cell replication in the user's body, allowing wounds to be healed quickly and easily. It was designed for use by spies operating behind enemy lines for extended periods, where medical treatment was not normally available. (KOTOR) Sith Scorcher this was one of the more popular mixed drinks served at The Glow Dome, on Adarlon, and was set afire before being served. (WSV) Sith Sects during the last decades of the Old Republic, this was the term used by the Jedi Council to describe the small groups of beings who tried to emulate the ancient Sith brotherhoods. Most of the members of these Sith Sects were not attuned in any way to the Force, but their anger and frustration with the galaxy led them to search out the Sith teachings. (JAF) Sith Sentry these ancient droids were developed for use in the Sith army as security guards and sentries, replacing organic beings. Each Sith Sentry was armed with an arm-mounted blaster rifle, and was often deployed in groups of six droids. (GMR5) Sith Slayer this ancient Sith war droid was essentially a tank with a droid brain, although it was alchemically created by Sith magicians. The average Slayer was costly to produce, requiring a wealth of magical elements and alchemy techniques which were arduously molded over a long period of time. Measuring over twelve meters in height, the Sith Slayer was armed with two shoulder-mounted blaster cannons, and two spinning blades mounted on each arm. Like the Sith Elite warbot, the Slayer was protected by magical armor, giving it a measure of invulnerability which was lacking in organic warbeasts like the Sith Mammoth. (GMR5) Sith Speeder this was a specialized, circular, one-man speeder developed for use by Darth Maul. Designed to be compact and fast, this speeder was built on the basis of the Razalon FC-20, resembling a circle with the upper arc removed. The rider sat in the concave section of the speeder, and had hand and foot controls with which to maneuver the speeder. This speeder was unarmed, something that was not a deficit for its rider due to their skills in the Dark Side of the Force. This speeder was also easily stored in the forward section of Maul's Infiltrator starship. (SW1, IG1, AEG) Sith Starfighter these bulbous fighters were developed for use in the ancient Sith naval fleet. Like the more modern TIE Fighter, the Sith Starfighter lacked a hyperdrive. It was armed with a triple blaster cannon, and was highly maneuverable. (GMR5) Sith Torture Mask this ancient Sith mask was developed to completely cover a being's head, allowing only the eyes to see what was happening. The Sith placed the mask on their prisoners and captives, especially the Jedi Knights, in order to break them for questioning. The mask itself was unremarkable to behold, but was imbued with intense Dark Side energy, which made it impossible for a Jedi Knight wearing the mask to concentrate on using the Force for little more than basic survival. (RHF) Sith Warbird this was a form of organic lifeform which was twisted by Sith alchemies to perform a specific role for the armies of the ancient Sith. Most of these warbirds were naturally-occurring avians which stood more than six meters in height, and which had been altered to submit to the control of a Sith master. These creatures were fitted with a special harness that provided a saddle for a Sith warrior and a mounted blaster cannon as weaponry. A small fusion generator was also mounted on the harness to power the cannon. (GMR5) Sith Wars see Great Sith War (LFC) Sith Wyrm originally created by Naga Sadow, this immense reptilian insect lived in a subterranean lair on the moon of Yavin 4. The ancient Massassi worshipped it as a god, until Exar Kun killed the beast in an effort to prove his worth to Freedon Nadd. The Sith Wyrm was originally an infant space slug which was captured and altered using Sith alchemy. The slug had attached itself to Naga Sadow's personal starship, and Sadow chose to keep the beast alive and use it in experiments in magical alteration of physical forms. Jedi historians believed that there was only one Sith Wyrm, as there was no record of another space slug being captured and altered in any way. (DSSB) Sith'ari this was the name used by the ancient Sith to describe a perfect being who would rise to power and bring balance to the Force. According to prophecy, the Sith'ari would rise up and destroy the Sith, but in the process would return to lead the Sith and make them stronger than ever before. (KOTOR) Sithspawn an expletive used by Wedge Antilles. (XWN, KT) S'itl Thirr this Abinyshi came out of hiding to make contact with Doctor Tem Eliss, in order to expose the true story of the Empire's part in nearly wiping out the Abinyshi. (SWJ14) Sitnalta this New Republic officer personally led the investigation into the whereabouts of the Nikto agent Ma'w'shiye. (SWJ4) Sitrep this was a military term used to denote a situation report. (TG, RCHC) Sittana Marble this was one of the most exquisite kinds of marble found in the galaxy. Known for its lustrous graining, Sittana marble was used to build some of the most expensive buildings in the galaxy. The Kallarak Amphitheater on Coruscant used Sittana marble to create its teired benches. (CCW) Sitting Duck this small ship was Una Poot's hidden escape craft, docked on Silver Station. It was originally used by Una and her first husband, Drogue, as a culslon gas transport, and was equipped with twelve gas canisters that were tethered to the stern of the ship. (SWJ10) Sitting Hummock this form of plantlife was developed by Yuuzhan Vong Shapers to serve as a kind of moldable chair. The sitting hummock confromed its soft cells to match the user's form. (FP) Sitting Right of Refusal this was one of the most obscure of laws created by the Senators of the Old Republic. It could be invoked when a Senator had good reason to keep the details of their personal or private business from the public eye. In most situations, the right of refusal was necessary to protect the Senator's alliances and certain business or political property. In other situations, however, it could bring the Senator's dealings into doubt. (JQ5) Situng Borokii this was one of the two most powerful overclans of the Alwari Ansionians, during the last decades of the Old Republic. They were challenged in size and power only by the Hovsgol Januul overclan. Like the Januul, the Borokii overclan was made up from several smaller clans, forming a large unit. The Borokii and Januul had been enemies for many generations, until Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luminara Unduli, along with their Padawans Anakin Skywalker and Barriss Ofee, met to discuss a treaty between not only the Borokii and Januul, but between the Alwari and the city-dwelling Ansionians of Cuipernam. The Jedi hoped to avoid the secession of Ansion from the Old Republic, preventing a massive crumbling of the Republic. After Obi-Wan and Luminara were able to form a peace between the Borokii and Januul, both overclans agreed to the treaty with the city dwellers. (APS) Sivantlie Base this was the name of the temporary base, located on Coruscant, used by Wraith Squadron as they planned their assault on Warlord Zsinj. (IF) Sivar this man owned and operated the Suprosa during the Galactic Civil War. (SESB) Sivel, Ela this frail woman was a native of the planet Naboo, shortly before the Battle of Naboo. An artist, Ela was one of the first residents of Theed captured by the Trade Federation's battle droids during their invasion of the planet. (IOT) Sivestri Trace this remote branch of the Rimma Trade Route connected the Rimma to the Inner and Outer Zuma regions of the galaxy. However, the connection was tenuous at best, and even the Empire's formation of the Sanctuary Pipeline did little to ensure safe passage to planets such as Endor. (GMR9) Sivilin this was a common name among the Umbaran people. (UANT) Siviviv this spreading vine was native to the planet Cartao. (SWI68) Sivorian Sea this vast ocean was famous for its deep, emerald-green waters. (JH) Sivron this was one of the many Twi'leki clans which were native to the planet Ryloth. In the Twi'leki language, the clan's name meant "shrewd". (GCG) Sivulliq this prototype RK-720 freighter was stolen from the SoroSuub headquarters in the Cularin System, but was eventually returned to SoroSuub by the citizens of Cularin. Miim Te'Suub, the Director of Formal Activities for SoroSuub, announced that the corporation decided to forego producing such an exquisite starship design. Instead, they turned the Sivulliq over to one of the Cularin natives who turned the ship in. It was later discovered that a key piece of proprietary technology was never removed from the freighter, and the pilot refused to allow the technicians of SoroSuub to retake possession. (WOTC) Six Local Systems this was a collection of Mid Rim star systems. During the height of the New Order, all six systems were under the contol of a single Imperial Governor, Shran Etison. Governor Etison's based was one Tuttin IV, in the Tuttin System, during his tenure. (GMR6) Sixteenth Vissencant Variation supposedly entitled Etude for Dawn, this was a false name used by Zan Yant to fool his good friend, Jos Vondar. Vondar had no knowledge of classical music, but truly enjoyed listenign to Zan play. Thus, when Zan first played Duskin re Lemte's Cold Midnight for Jos, the human was bewildered at the fusion of leap-jump and heavy isotope fusion. To poke gentle fun at Jos' lack of refinement, Zan called the piece the "Sixteenth Vissencant Variation" to see if Jos knew that, in fact, there were only fifteen Vissencant Variations. (MBS) Sixth Decant this section of the galaxy was held by the Alliance shortly after the Battle of Yavin. (CSWEA) Sixty Hour War this was the brief conflict during which the Empire subjugated the various rebellious factions on the planet Derilyn. During the War, the Empire wiped out the city of Paran in an effort to wipe out the rebels. (PG3, OE) Sizinnian this Snivvian spent most of his adult life trying to read and understand the Journey of the Minds. To this end, the slightly insane Snivvian lived deep in the sewers of Eyar City in a collection of chambers he called his "Inner Sacntum." Sizinnian would often become emotionally unstable whenever Eyar Treatment Systems came through to clean the sewers, reaching a peak of paranoia and fearing that everyone was out to steal his research. (HAS) Sizzton, Andar this bounty hunter was contracted by the Empire to search out the group of Alliance agents investigating the construction of the Bissillirus Resupply Base, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. The Empire actually contracted five boutny hunters, in an effort to ensure that the agents were captured. Sizzton was the only hunter who trailed the agents to Entrus from Draenell's Point. For a number of reasons, Sizzton's hunt was known to the Alliance agents, which made him nervous because he wasn't sure their actions weren't meant to draw him into a trap. (GMK) Sk this is a unit of measure, and describes a large amount of computer data. (CFG) Ska Chusko this Rodian expression translated into Basic as "grow up". (HFG) Skaak Tipper Gang this gang of miscreants was active on the planet Naboo during the height of the New Order. (GQRG) Skagras a primary city on the planet Dohu VII. (SWJ1) Skahrolta this Dug was a member of Sebolto's gang during the years following the Battle of Naboo. The Pixelito Grand Council issued a bounty for his capture in connection with the sale of death sticks to the youth of Pixelito, a bounty that Jango Fett managed claim during his attempt to meet with Sebolto. (BH) Skahtul this female Barabel bounty hunter was the first to stumble onto Luke Skywalker following the Battle of Hoth. Skahtul had been trained by another bounty hunter who had taken her on as a guide, and allowed her to pursue her own freedom as long as she never tried to hunt him down. She and her band had heard of both the Imperial bounty on Luke, issued by Darth Vader, and Prince Xizor's bounty. As a Barabel, she held a deep respect for the Jedi Knights, but capturing Luke and turning him over to the highest bidder was just good business. Luke managed to escape from her before she could deliver him to either Vader or Xizor. Shaktul was later contacted by Xizor's niece, Savan, in the hopes that the Barabel could track down the human replica droid Guri. She staked out Doctor Thrumble's labs on the world, noting the increased defenses after Kar Yang failed to capture Guri. Note that she is called Skahtul in the Dark Horse Comics version of Shadows of the Empire. (SE, SEE, SESB) Skako this city-covered planet was the homeworld of the Skakoan race. The atmosphere of Skako was filled with methane and other unusual chemical compounds, many of which were incredibly heavy. This meant that the atmospheric pressure on Skako was extremely high, making it unlivable to many other species. The Skakoans, however, evolved over time to survive there. This meant that nearly all Skakoans remained on Skako, since the equipment needed to maintain the unusual atmospheric pressures of Skako was prohibitively expensive. (SWDB, SWI70) Skakoan this vaguely humanoid race was native to the planet Skako. Because the atmosphere of Skako was unusually dense, Skakoans evolved over time to survive in the intense pressures there. This meant that nearly all Skakoans remained on Skako, since the equipment needed to maintain the unusual atmospheric pressue was prohibitively expensive. Any Skakoan caught on a world with low atmospheric pressure would explosively decompress. Despite their relative anonymity, Skakoans were know for their ability to create microelectronics, and their manufacturing processes were considered quite advanced. Very few beings ever saw a Skakoan without their protective suits, although it was believed that they resembled guant humans with folds of sickly-colored skin. During the last decades of the Old Republic, the Skakoan presence in the galacxy was most felt during the Clone Wars, as the Techno Union sided with the Confederacy of Independent Systems while under the direction of Wat Tambor. However, with the rise to power of Emperor Palpatine, the Skakoans were relegated to subordinate positions, and many retreated to Skako, disgusted with the human race. This self-imposed isolation continued even after the Battle of Endor, leading the rest of the galaxy to consider the Skakoans to be secretive xenophobes. (SWDB, SWI70, UANT) Skakoform this was the native, written language of the Skakoan race. Many other races often mistook Skakoform for techincal blueprints or circuit diagrams. (GMR10, UANT) Skakoverbal this was the native, spoken language of the Skakoan race, a complex form of machine language which closely resembled Bocce. (GMR10, UANT) Skalokor this was the second moon of the planet Yabosta. It was covered with treacherous mountain ranges, and was the homeworld of the Dolandu. (GMR10) Skalus this Imperial Consul-General was assigned to maintain and control access to the Gree Enclave. He hated the posting, and cared little about maintaining the balance of trade in the Enclave. He was purposely inattentive to his duties, and hoped that the backlog of uncollected taxes would get him reassigned to another world. (SWJ8) Skandit a squirrel-like creature that lives in forests of Endor's Sanctuary Moon, the skandits have black, furry masks. They use slingshots and whips to ambush unwary travelers. (ECAR) Skandrei Bandits this group of cutthroat pirates was extremely active in the Kathol Outback during the early years of the New Republic. They maintained a fleet of capital ships and support craft that was rivaled only by the Imperial Navy fleet assigned to Kathol Sector, making them a formidable opponent. This firepower made them virtually unstoppable, and they attacked wherever and whenever they chose. The Skandrei later allied themselves with Gorak Khzam and the Sabriador Slavers, in an effort to eliminate the Qektoth Confederacy. During the Battle of Kathol, the Skandrei agreed to help Khzam defeat the FarStar as well as the Confederacy, but their combined forces were not enough to overcome the Imperial warships in orbit arounf Kathol. The Skandrei Bandits and the Sabriador Slavers were both destroyed in the battle. (KO, E) Skann this planet is located in Astal Sector. It is famous for its Skannbult Likker. (GG9) Skannbult Likker this alcoholic drink is made from surplus dust-corn and dry gene wheat on the planet Skann. It has been described as the galaxy's most volatile form of fire-water. (GG9) Skar this was the alias used by the droid SCr-114, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. The simple name allowed the droid to appear to be organic during early negotiations, where another being might resent having a droid as a smuggler. (SWJ5) Sk'ar this immense, humanoid being was assigned the rank of Imperial General, and was placed in command of the garrison on Shiva IV shortly after the Battle of Hoth. Distinguished by his grayish skin, toothy jaws and jutting chin, Sk'ar ordered the captured of Aron Peacebringer and Leia Organa just after the destruction of the city of K'avor. Sk'ar's mission was to subjugate the populace of Shiva IV and conscript the strongest survivors to become soldiers for the Empire. He believed that defeating Aron in combat would break the spirit of the Calian Confederacy and make his job that much easier. It was Sk'ar who had ordered the destruction of K'avor, an event he hoped to repeat at Illyriaqum during the celebration of the signing of the Concordat of Peace. His dreams of power were shattered, however, when Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, and Chewbacca arrived on Shiva IV to rescue Leia. They apprehended Sk'ar's warship as it attempted to destroy Illyriaqum, and Leia managed to disarm the bomb Sk'ar planned to drop on the city. Protected by a personal shield, Sk'ar tried to escape in an airship, but Chewbacca was able to destroy the ship before it could flee. Sk'ar died in the explosion. (MC53, MC54) Skar'kla also known as the glitterclaw, this predatory beast was native to the planet Bothawui. The skar'kla were distantly related to the krak'jya feline, having evolved more for speed than power. Skar'klas rely on stealth to get close to their prey, then burst from cover and attack before the prey even knows they were being hunted. If a prey should ever escape, the skar'kla had plenty of speed to catch them and bring them down. Skar'kla were native to the mountainous areas of Bothawui, and tended to stay well away from civilization. However, as the populations of krak'jyas was hunted down for its pelts, the skar'kla numbers rose, and they began to encroach on urban areas. This results in attacks caused more by mistake than by deliberate planning. (SPG) Skarten a Kalkal academic who, along with Ra Yasht, wrote the paper Torture Observed: An Interview With Jabba's Cook. This work brought both of them instant tenure at Beshka University, much to the chagrin of P'tan. (TJP) Skartis this planet was known for its seven, wondrous moons. (MCA1) Skatecoaster this small boat-like vehicle is driven by a small repulsorlift engine. Large enough for a single rider, it is easily slowed by placing a foot on the ground. (SA1) Skavers this swoop gang of Skeebos operated from a base in the Southern Crags of the planet Skeebo. They were considered outlaws, but we secretly working for Kaptain Voor. They kidnapped the H'uun Anachro, during her honeymoon on Skeebo, and held her for ransom. Their plans were thwarted when Gorga the Hutt employed Boba Fett to rescue Anachro. (BF) Skawn a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name meant "merchant". (GCG) Skawn Bonduna this Twi'lek male was a gifted musician and scholar, who grew up during the last years of the Old Republic. His education allowed him a future as an attorney or governor, and his muscial skills seemed to promise a fabulous career in show business. His band, the Sonic Free, was coming into its own just as Emperor Palpatine instituted the New Order, and much of their music was banned by the Imperial Board of Culture. The IBC claimed that Sonic Free was using subliminal manipulation of their music to coerce citizens into acting against the Empire. The other members of Sonic Free were arrested, but Skawn managed to escape. He was spotted in the Mid Rim shortly afterward, and a bounty was posted for his capture. Skawn then fled into hiding again, and remained at large even during the Galactic Civil War. (GMR6) Skee a Tetsus Rodian, noted for his ability to hunt and kill the Manka cat. (TME) Skee meaning "charismatic", this was one of the most common names among Rodian males. These names generally described characteristics of historical individuals, and different Rodian clans used up to three names to describe an individual. (GCG) Skeeb Desert this is the largest desert found on the planet Skeebo. (BF) Skeebo this ancient race of spotted-skinned humanoids has lived on the planet Skeebo for several millennia. (BF) Skeebo the Hutt Gorga and his new bride, Anachro, spent time on this planet during their honeymoon. Anachro was kidnapped and held for ransom by Kaptain Voor and the Skavers. Skeebo was also the homeworld of a race which was known as the Skeebos. (BF) Skeebo City this is the capital city of the planet Skeebo. (BF) Skeeg this creature is infamous for its incredibly noxious smell. A mollusk, skeegs were native to the planet Vendara, where they lived in the warm swamps and rainforests. Their were considered unique in the mollusk world because of the shape of their shells. Over time, the calcareous material exuded to create the shell forms a pair of movable wings. However, these wings provide no assistance to the locomotion o the skeeg, which simply moves by contracting and expanding the muscles of its fleshy foot. What the wings do allow the skeeg to do is catch its prey. When an insect lands on the skeeg's back - attracted by the scent exuded from glands on its rearend - the skeeg used its wings to reach up and grab it. Then, using spines on its body, the skeeg injects a poison into its prey to immobilize it. Once the prey stopped moving, the wings helped move the insect to the skeeg's mouth for consumption. (TPS, COG) Skeel this well-muscled Cerean youth was the leader of the band of techrats which hung out with Kordren and Maj-Odo-Nomor. In order to hide his identity while riding swoops out on the plains, Skeel often painted his face white with black markings around his eyes. He led the raid on Ki-Adi-Mundi's house to steal groceries, shortly after Sylvn joined their band. Skeel's desire for technology, and the thrill of racing a swoop, often clouded his judgement, and when he and Kordren tried to race within the walls of the Outsider Citadels, Skeel lost control of his swoop and crashed into a dead-end wall. He was killed instantly, and Kordren was hospitalized after leaping from his swoop before it hit the wall. (PTR) Skeel this was a common component used to create the names given to Cerean males. In general, male Cereans given an individual name, which is added to the names of their father and grandfather. Complete male names are arranged based on harmony and cadence, but the literal meanings are arranged to ensure proper descriptions. The name Skeel referred to a famous warrior in Cerean mythology. (GCG) Skeel this was the name of a famous hero from Cerean mythology. (GCG) Skeendo Tunnels this network of abandoned mining tunnels and canyons is found in the Southern Crags of the planet Skeebo. A city was built from the wreckage of starships scavenged from the Skeeb Desert by the Skavers. It was here that the Skavers held Anachro for ransom. Boba Fett was able to infiltrate the tunnels and rescue the H'uun. (BF) Skeete, Jaspar the last City Governor of D'larah, Skeete was notorious for his poor crisis management. The fact that Demophon and its star were doomed during the Galactic Civil War placed Skeete out of his comfort zone. (SN) Skeeter this tiny, winged being was the majordomo of Princess Lourdes. He held Lord Gar-Oth's guards at gunpoint while Lourdes defeated Gar-Oth and Yoshi Raph-Elan destroyed The Goliath battle droid. (SWS) Skeezer this Imperial Navy Captain was dispatched to Yavin 4, to pick up Grand Moff Tarkin in the wake of an assumed Imperial victory over the Alliance. When he arrived at Yavin 4, he found no sign of the Death Star or Tarkin, and was hard-pressed to defend his small fleet against the Alliance's meager forces. (MIS1) Skefta this game of chance was popular in the Outer Rim Territories, where much of the gambling done during its play was controlled by the Hutts during the New Order. (MA) Skekfish this species of fish-like creature was a hybrid of carbon- and silicon-based lifeforms. They were named for the way they "swam" through soil, and could easily move through solid rock. They accomplished this by their swimming motion, which placed their razor-sharp, metallic scales in contact with the surrounding material. These scales literally scraped away material. Skekfish had no eyes, and hunted purely by their sense of hearing. When they attacked larger prey, the skekfish would first jump at their prey, using their knife-like bodied to slash at it. Skekfish were known for their swift speed, voracious appetites and incredible reproduction rate, and it was theorized that a colony of skekfish could eliminate the major fauna on an undeveloped planet in little time. Whenever a colony of skekfish ran out of food, they reproduced one last time, laying their eggs in the carcasses of their prey. These last eggs, if undisturbed, could survive for thousands of years before hatching again. The only known defense against these creatures was the use of ion weapons, which caused them to explode. (WOA10) Skerr Kyrric this was the Yuuzhan Vong name for their living armor, creating from the organic material of the vonduun crab. In essence, the skerr kyrric armor was just one large vonduun crab, bioengineered to wrap itself around a Yuuzhan Vong warrior. (NEGW) Skerrit this male Devaronian, spouse of Anirak, was one of many who smuggled bandaras off Devaron in order to breed them for eventual return to the planet. His work helped offset the desire of the female Devaronians to exterminate the bandaras. (COG) Sketto this large, flying, carnivorous reptile was native to the deserts of Tatooine. It can reach lengths of up to a meter. These creatures were something of an anomaly in the galactic animal kingdom, being warm-blooded reptiles which gave birth to a single offspring at a time. They lived in caves and crevasses, hanging upside down by clinging to the rock with the claw on their tail. The large fangs and teeth of the sketto were used for gathering insects and piercing the hide of larger creatures, allowing the sketto to lap up the blood which flowed from the wound. It was rumored that a swarm of skettoes could suck a sleeping dewback dry of blood. (GF, WSW) Skevon this gas is one of the most common gases used for blasters. (CFG) Skewer this was one of the many Zorbian pirate ships that harassed the spacelanes of Moddell Sector, during the early years of the New Republic. It was believed that the Skewer attacked and disabled an Ayrou freighter near the Forest Moon of Endor several years before the Battle of Yavin, stranding the Ayrou Tessent somewhere in the forests of the moon. Note that Star Wars Gamer, issue 9, also seems to indicate that the Skewer was the ship that was shot down. (GMR9) Skew-flip this starfighter maneuver was used during the height of the Clone Wars, and involved a pilot using his forward attitude jets to kick his starfighter into a reverse position. In this way, a pilot could surprise the pilot of an enemy ship that were in pursuit. Because the fighter was suddenly facing backward, the pilot could fire on his pursuit and eliminate them. (E3N) Skidder, Wurth this brash young man graduated from Luke Skywalker's Jedi praxeum on Yavin 4 during the years leading up to the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. He was part of a group which followed Kyp Durron and formed an almost vigilante brigade of Jedi Knights, bringing their own form of justice to remote parts of the galaxy. He was one of the first Jedi to fly the XJ version of the T-65 X-Wing, a vehicle he used to bring down the Rodian mercenaries of the Osarian First-Force, against the wishes of Leia Organa Solo. Later, during the Battle of Ithor, Wurth was severely injured in battle with the Yuuzhan Vong on Ithor's surface. He survived, and vowed to return the fight to the Vong. He was part of the delegation sent to Gyndine to help relocate refugees, where he allowed himself to be captured by the Yuuzhan Vong. He tried to convince the young yammosk aboard the Creche' that Randa the Hutt was plotting to Chine-kal, while Sapha planted the idea in Randa's mind that Chine-kal was going to kill him. The plan was to create confusion aboard the clustership, but only succeeded in killing Fasgo and attracting the attention of Chine-kal. Chine-kal captured Wurth and planned to present the Jedi as a present to Tsavong Lah. After being attacked by Kyp's Dozen at Kalarba, though, Chine-kal fled to Fondor. He grew angry with the Jedi, and Skidder in particular, and physically abused him. Skidder was broken badly by the torture, and barely survived to discover that Kyp had found him at Fondor. Before he died, Wurth asked Kyp to rescue Randa, who had been playing the Yuuzhan Vong for information to give to the Republic. (VP, DTR, JE) Skids Esege Tuketu's weapons officer in the Fifth Battle Group, Skids controlled their K-Wing's bombs. (BTS) Skids, The this was the name given to the seedy section of the city of Tyrena, on the planet Corellia. (CCW) Skiff a repulsorlift utility vehicle like those employed by Jabba the Hutt. They average about 9 meters in length, and are piltoed by a single driver who uses directional steering vanes to maneuver it. (ROTJ) Skiffer this man was part of a small group which managed to survive the destruction of his homeworld of Coruscant, after the Yuuzhan Vong took control of the planet. Skiffer was a member of a collection of humans which tried to wipe out the Walkway Collective and take over their territories and steal their supplies. Skiffer and his group were killed when Yassat led the being he described as Lord Nyax into Skiffer's territory. The dark being murdered them all, and Yassat managed to escape. (EL2) Skifter a fake sabacc card that can change its suit and value with a touch of one corner. (DFR, DA) Skile Curve this power-pulse pattern is generated on a computer monitor when a repulsorlift generator is correctly calibrated for proper output. The skile curve is a multi-humped curve which lessens over time before jumping back up slightly. (CFG) Skilis this man served the Empire as a Commander in the armed forces, and was assigned escort duty aboard the shuttle Kandarra during the Imperial occupation of Garos IV. (SWJ4) Skillet-roe this dish, which consisted of pan-cooked roe from a variety of native fish, was popular among the fisherman and sailors of the planet Ando. (PH) SkillWare this was the name given to the computer code which provided a droid with the ability to perform certain actions. It was copyrighted by Sienar Intelligence Systems during the Galactic Civil War. (FOP) Skimboard a repulsor-equipped board used by children and some athletes to move about. They are also called hoverboards. (GOF2, GOF7) Skimm, Roth this man and his partner, Belgar Overlord, were a pair of freelance explorers who stumbled upon a habitable world on the edge of the Core Worlds some 600 years before the Battle of Naboo. They named the planet Belgaroth, and the system became known as the Belgaroth System. Before they could turn the system into a way station and turn a profit for their efforts, however, they shot and killed each other over a disputed game of cards. (CCW) Skimmer this was the generic term used to describe any small starship designed to skim the atmosphere of a gas giant and collect gases. (FBS) Skimmer another name for a landspeeder. (SW) Skimmer this was the codename used by Alliance operative Lyda Skims, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (SWGAL) Skimmersub this was a form of underwater transport, similar in many respects to the Gungan bongo, that was developed for use on the planet Lamaredd. Many of these vehicles were produced by the Noloh Gunga Bongoform corporation, which produced a standard version that was common across the planet. This common skimmersub measured 9.25 meters in length, and required a single pilot to operate. It could accommodate up to 4 passengers and 18,000 kilograms of cargo. (GMR7) Skims, Athon this young Corellian man was the son of Doyle and Lynn Skims. Athon followed in his father's footsteps, joining the Alliance as a pilot during the early stages of the Galactic Civil War. Unfortunately, Athon was delivering information to Alliance contacts on Alderaan when the planet was destroyed by the first Death Star. He perished in the explosion. (SWGAL) Skims, Doyle this Corellia man joined the Alliance as a fighter pilot, and was one of the many Y-Wing pilots who died during the Battle of Yavin. He was survived by his wife, Lynn, and their daughter, Lyda. (SWGAL) Skims, Lyda this young, Corellian woman was an Alliance operative during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Her mother, Lynn, was a textile worker, and imparted a wealth of information on clothing design to Lyda. She also was an accomplished engineer, and learned a great deal about droid repair from her father, Doyle. Lyda joined the Alliance after the deaths of her father and her brother, Athon. She was known to her fellow agents as Skimmer, and was responsible for locating information on Project Dead Eye, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. Unfortunately, she went into hiding shortly after discovering the information, fearing that the Imperials would locate her before she could return. A group of Alliance agents working in the Corellian System managed to locate her and return her safely to Alliance headquarters, where she revealed that Dr. Vacca was the leader of Project Dead Eye. (SWGAL) Skims, Lynn this Corellian woman owned a small textiles on her homeworld of Corellia, during the early years of the New Order. Her husband, Doyle, and her son, Athon, were both killed during their service to the Alliance, and Lynn was forced to sell the business after Doyle's death. Lynn retired to her small home, and feared for the life of her only surviving child, Lyda. (SWGAL) Skin Buster this was the working name of a biochemical substance created by the Genetech orbital lab over Gorsh. This red goo was created from an irritating sap which caused severe burning sensations on the skin of most humanoids. If left untreated, the victim often went insane, screaming from the pain. (PG1) Skinchanger this battered transport ship was owned and operated by Prit Kessek. (WOA26) Skine Bounty Hunter College this Outer Rim syndicate was a small-time operation which speciallized in locating vagrant fugitives. (GG9) Skine Sector this area of the galaxy is located in the Outer Rim. (GG9) Skin-glove developed for medical use during the years leading up to the Clone Wars, this special material could be applied to a doctor's hands in order to protect them from infection. Because it was a free-flowing material, skin-glove could be used to protect the hands of virtually any race. (MBS) Skinker this obese man, distinguished by his bald head and extravagant moustache, employed Valance the Hunter to bring in some of the galaxy's most wanted criminals. In return for Valance's services, Skinker provided the bounty hunter with droid. Skinker didn't understand why Valance always destroyed the droids on sight, but the removal of his rivals was well worth the price. Additionally, Skinker kept his ears open for any information on the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker, as the final payment for Valance's services. Skinker's base of operations was on the planet Junction, which gave him an excellent opportunity to interact with Alliance agents. When the Empire blockaded the Yavin System, the Alliance was forced to look beyond well-known outposts for supplies, and Junction was quite near Yavin. Because of this, Skinker was able to discover that Skywalker had arrived on Junction to purchase droid repair parts. When Valance arrived to capture Skywalker, he was forced to blast open a magnetically-sealed hatch to reach him. In the resulting blast, Skinker and his helper, polyp, were killed. (MC27) Skinkner one of the Black Sun criminals working with Grobber during the reign of Zekka Thyne over Black Sun's Corellian interests. (TFE) Skinpopper this was a general term used by medics of the Old Republic to describe a small hypodermic needle used to administer small doses of medicine. (MBS) Skinshirt this was a shirt that was created from thinskin. (MBS) Skinto, Mygo this young woman resembled any of the multitude of children dishomed by the Galactic Civil War and the struggle to control her homeworld of Norne. Mygo could pass as a boy or a girl, and appeared to be a simple orphan. In reality, Mygo was old enough to have children of her own, although she had dedicated herself to making sure the children of Norne were given a chance to survive the battles. She also worked to ensure that the children of Norne weren't exploited and used as slaves or indentured labor. Mygo herself was an orphan who lost her parents when their space yacht disappeared. She was passed among various aunts and relatives until she was old enough to set out on her own. She was hampered by the fact that her physical growth stopped by the time she reached her teens, leaving her with the appearance of a child. She eventually went underground, establishing a series of warrens below the city where "her children" could hide out while still receiving the nourishment and care they required. Mygo was sympathetic to the Alliance, and often passed on information she gained to agents she knew. (CRO) Skinwing this flying predator was native to the planet Goroth Prime. Similar in many physiological respects to a Gorothite, the partly mammalian skinwing had longer arms and great membranes connecting them to its body. All the creatures fingers ended in long talons, and it lacked opposable digits. These ferocious beasts were quite clumsy on the ground, but were accomplished fliers. The average specimen stood almost two meters in height, and had a wingspan of three meters. (GSE) Skinwing an avian creature native to the planet Trinta, the skinwing is a reptilian bird with leathery wings and a deafening screech. They have a large, bony head which ends in a long, tooth-filled beak. (DOE) Skip 1 the first of the Smuggler's Run asteroids to be colonized, it is the 35th asteroid in the Run. Despite being the most efficient of the Skips, it continually oozed a greenish-yellow slime which could not be stopped. A Bothan tried to stop it once, but the asteroid began to shake to its roots, causing a large amount of damage to the smugglers' haven. Skip 1 serves as the gateway to the Run, and contains an abundance of docking bays and repair facilities. (TNR) Skip 2 this Smuggler's Run asteroid was rocked with a series of explosions when Dolph detonated his specially-built droids. The droids were meant to be on Coruscant when they exploded, but a number of smugglers stole droids to keep or sell on the black market. A great deal of damage was caused by the explosions, and there were a number of casualties. (TNR) Skip 3 this Smuggler's Run asteroid was rocked with a series of explosions when Dolph detonated his specially-built droids. The droids were meant to be on Coruscant when they exploded, but a number of smugglers stole droids to keep or sell on the black market. A great deal of damage was caused by the explosions, and there were a number of casualties. (TNR) Skip 5 Han Solo, Chewbacca, and the Sullustan Seluss convened on this Smuggler's Run asteroid to discuss their reactions to Jarril's death and talk about their next move. Han and Chewie were in the Run, investigating not only Jarril's death but the unusually large amount of credits flowing through the Run. Skip 5 is riddled with caves strewn about in the stony planetoid, but is too hot for most species to inhabit. Some of the caves were large enough to house six luxury liners, and they believed that the strange cargoes passing through the Run were stored here. All they found was a group of resident Jawas and the smuggler Davis. Skip 5 was rocked with a series of explosions when Dolph detonated his specially-built droids. The droids were meant to be on Coruscant when they exploded, but a number of smugglers stole droids to keep or sell on the black market. A great deal of damage was caused by the explosions, and there were a number of casualties. (TNR) Skip 52 this asteroid, part of the Smuggler's Run, is continually wracked by vicious, swirling rock storms. (TNR) Skip 6 this asteroid, which is nothing more than a huge mudball, is found within the Smuggler's Run, and was the base of operations for the Glottalphib crimelord Nandreeson. He had it hollowed out and reformed into the perfect replica of Glottal, down to huge swarms of watumba bats and parfue gnats. His lair was hidden deep within the asteroid, and only by traversing a complex series of tunnels and caves could one get in or out. (TNR) Skip 72 this Smuggler's Run asteroid was rocked with a series of explosions when Dolph detonated his specially-built droids. The droids were meant to be on Coruscant when they exploded, but a number of smugglers stole droids to keep or sell on the black market. A great deal of damage was caused by the explosions, and there were a number of casualties. (TNR) Skip 8 Chewbacca once landed the Millennium Falcon here and decided to sleep inside the ship. This prompted the smugglers of the run to attack him for believing himself above their ranks, and Han Solo had to rescue the hapless Wookiee. (TNR) Skipper the generic term used to describe any small craft used to travel between Skips within the Smuggler's Run. These ships are quick and maneuverable, a necessity when dodging asteroids. (TNR) Skipper a species of wild bird known for its ability to avoid being caught. (TFNR) Skipper Squid this immense squid was native to the oceans of the planet Naboo. (NEGW) Skippy one popular rumor which sprang up in the wake of the Battle of Yavin, after Luke Skywalker had told of his humble upbringing on Tatooine, was that the droid R5-D4 was actually connected to the Force. Known by the nickname of Skippy, R5-D4 had been given lubricants what were infected with midi-chlorians, giving it incredible Force sensitivity. Among Skippy's abilities was the ablity to foresee the future, which manifested itself when Skippy first encountered R2-D2. The Force told Skippy to blow is own motivator when Owen Lars purchased it from the Jawas, allowing R2-D2 to be pruchased instead. (T1) Skipray Blastboat this was another name for the GAT-12 series of heavily-armored starfighters, designed by Sienar Fleet Systems to be fast and powerful. They are long, streamlined ships, about twice the length of an X-wing. Because of their size and their design profile, the Skipray Blastboat was created to fill the gap between small starfighters and well-armed capital ships. Despite the fact that the Skipray was equipped with a hyperdrive and could go on missions that starfighters could not, they never became as popular as TIE fighters, and became obsolete in the mind of the Empire. They were found primarily in smuggler defense fleets, until Grand Admiral Thrawn began using them to a great advantage against the New Republic. They have rear-mounted engines, and have a ventral fin for stability. (HTTE, DFR, WOTC, SWDB) Skip-tracer a slang term for a collections agent. (HSR) Skirata, Kal this man served as a Sergeant in the Grand Army of the Republic, and was one of the first instructors chosen to train the army's clone commandos. Despite his gruff and unfeeling demeanor, many commandos recalled his lessons with an emotion that bordered on fondness. Sergeant Skirata did everything he could to get the clones trained in time to participate in the Clone Wars, but knew that all his training was no match for real combat. He also provided them with the knowledge that their Jedi commanders might not have the same level or kind of military training, and privately warned them not to blindly obey the orders of an inexperienced leader. In addition to calling his trainees "dead men" and "wet droids," Skirata was forced to admit that they were data-rich but experience-poor. The clone perplexed him, because they were essentially children who had the best combat training in the galaxy, and because they were able to accept their fate and do their duty without questioning their creators. In public, Skirata seemed to be invisible, having an average appearance that tended to blend into a crowd. His short, wiry body and nondescript face allowed him to pass almost unnoticed in public. However, when he chose to fight, it was obvious that he wasn't just any other being. As the Clone Wars raged on, Skirata found himself "promoted" to the position of special security advisor to the Senate Security Council, helping the Senate Guard and the Coruscant Security Force interact with the various clone commando units dispatched to handle volatile situations. (RCHC, SWI81) Skirmisher this was the term used by the Old Republic's military officers to describe the small boarding craft used by the Separatist navies during the height of the Clone Wars. Skirmishers were usually cloaked, to avoid detection, and held back from the main fighting until most of the warships on both sides were engaged. Then, they would slip behind a Republic ship's defenses and latch onto the ship's hull, blowing a hole in the plating to allow swarms of battle droids to board the Republic ship. Because the Separatist boarding party was made up entirely of battle droids, skirmishers didn't require life support systems that could be detected by most scanners, providing an added meaure of stealth. (JT) Skirtopanol a drug which is used to reduce a prisoner's resistance to any interrogation. When it reacts with the drig lotiramine, it causes chemical amnesia and, sometimes, death in the prisoner. (XWN) Skitter this small creature, native to the planet Verkuyl, is known for its attraction to metal and other shiny objects. (TFNR) Skitterfly a small insect native to the planet Hirsi, skitterflies live on the surface of the freshwater lakes. (GG12) Skloob a Brigian term for urination. (HSL) Skoa this refreshing beverage is best served cold. (SOL) Skodhan, Rya this woman was a native of Mantooine, where she grew up as a street urchin and thief. After learning to deal sabacc and taking three months' pay from Airen Cracken, he recruited her into the Alliance. She later got a job dealing sabacc at the Imperial Palace Casino on Ord Mantell, where she could make contact with a great number of Imperial officers. She then steals information from their rooms - after learning its location with idle chatter during the game - and provides to Alliance agents who show up at her table. After establishing an agent's identity by dealing the agent a winning hand,and having the agent lose it intentionally, she deals the agent a hand that contains a coded message. (CRO) Skoff, Emiel this aging human male was a respected instructor at Darakin University before the Empire took control of its curriculum. Skoff left the university, rather than face persecution at the hands of Imperial agents, and set to work trying to discover a way for the Alliance to defeat the Empire. He believed that a heavily outnumbered force such as the Alliance could always prevail in battle. He also said that a reliance on technology provided a false sense of security. He once tried to locate information on a planet in the Gesaril system which was hidden by the Empire. Skoff cared little for appearances, and rarely bathed or changed his clothing. He wrote most of his notes on paper, rather than use a datapad. (GG6) Skolos this man served as the chief engineer aboard the Black Ice. He wasn't loyal to either side during the Galactic Civil War, but saw the Alliance team which tried to take control of the ship as a group of pirates. Skolos eventually turned the ship's computer systems against the Alliance, hoping to use her defense systems to eliminate them. Skolos caused a number of failures in life support and communications, then turned the maintenance droids on the Alliance agents. When he couldn't stop their actions, Skolos fought them to the death. He threw every form of grenade he could at them, but was eventually forced to surrender. (BI) Skona this was a common name among the Elom race. (UANT) Skone System this planetary system, located in Brak Sector, was controlled by the Empire at the height of the New Order. (FBS) Skoo Runkin this was a noted Nuknog individual in the history of the planet Sump. (UANT) Skor II this small, dense planet was the second world in the Squab system, and was the homeworld of the Squib race. It was located in the Calaron Sector, and had a virtually unlimited supply of natural resources, but they tended to be found in concentrated deposits. The temperate world was covered with forests, oceans, and mountains, and was temperate enough to support most forms of life. During the height of the Clone Wars, Skor II was one of many planets that became battlegrounds. (GG4, REB, LEV) Skorp-Ion this was the name of the starfighter used by Quinlan Vos during the Clone Wars, when he appeared to defect from the Jedi Order to join the Separatists. The craft resembled an insect, with wide wings sprouting from a body that had segmented legs for landing gear. The tailfin on the Skorp-Ion was curved upward and toward the front of the ship, giving it the appearance of a stinger. When Quinlan tried to escape from Dooku and found himself pursued by Asajj Ventress and Tol Skorr, he took the Skorp-Ion through a series of random hyperspace jumps, only to have the ship damaged in the process. He was forced to dock with the abandoned hulk of the Titavian IV to make repairs, but the Dark Jedi found him and set the Skorp-Ion adrift. Vos and Obi-Wan Kenobi were able to recover the ship after escaping from Ventress and Skorr. Unknown to the two Jedi, however, was the fact that Ventress managed to place a tracer on the hull of the Skorp-Ion, which allowed them to follow the Jedi to Rendili, then Coruscant. (J4, RDR) Skorr Skorr was a hulking humanoid with pale, pebbly skin and pointed ears. He seemed to have been disfigured, and he wore a metal half-mask. He worked with the Rybet, Gribbet. He kidnapped Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa, in an effort to draw Solo out. He left Luke's lightsaber behind a proof that he held them. A homing beacon inside the lightsaber gave him a measure of control if Solo left the planet too quickly. Solo managed to liberate Luke and Leia, but was followed by Skorr and Gribbet when they fled the planet. Skorr continued tracking the homing beacon in the lightsaber until Han ejected it in a lifepod. Skorr followed the life pod, believing Solo was in it. He ended up within the midst of an Imperial fleet on maneuvers in the system, and was shipped off to the spice mines of Kessel. He later escaped from Kessel, and vowed to get revenge on Solo. He tracked him to Hoth, where the Alliance was investigating the planet's suitability as a base. Skorr captured Han, Luke, and Chewbacca, with the help of Bossk and Zuckass. They agree to meet Boba Fett on Ord Mantell, where they would turn Solo over to the bounty hunter for transport to Jabba the Hutt. They were intercepted by Darth Vader's fleet near Ord Mantell, and barely made it to the surface. While hiding in a moisture plant, they were ambushed by Raskar, who managed to free the Alliance agents and thwart Skorr's plans. (CSW) Skorr, Tol this former Jedi Knight was shot down over the planet Korriban during the early stages of the Clone Wars. He was rescued by Count Dooku, who helped him recover. From that point forward, Skorr became an apprentice to the Dark Side of the Force, and remained one of Dooku's most loyal servants. Quinlan Vos, on a mission to infiltrate the Separatists, was forced to defeat Skorr and Kadrian Sey in combat in order to gain audience with Dooku. Skorr remained loyal to Dooku, however, even as Vos gained more and more power. He eventually became Asajj Ventress' chief lieutenant, and found renewed favor in the eyes of Count Dooku when Vos was exposed as a spy. Skorr and Ventress nearly captured Vos aboard the Titavian IV, but the timely intervention of Obi-Wan Kenobi saved his life. Skorr and Ventress were left to explain the loss of the two Jedi to General Grievous himself. However, Ventress set off on a mission of personal revenge against Kenobi, leaving Skorr to take the brunt of the General's displeasure. During the Siege of Saleucami, Skorr and a group of agents working for Salje' Tasha were dispatched to Saleucami to ensure that Khaleen Hentz and Vos kept their end of the bargain by relaying information on the movements of the Republic's forces on the planet. (J4, RSS, RDR, RSOS) Skorrupon this was one of the many resort worlds maintained by the Empire during the height of the New Order. (GCG) s'Korth'an this was a hilly region of the planet Guiteica. It was revered among Bitthaevrian warriors, for the greatest of their numbers were buried there. (AIR) Skosef this man was one of the small cadre' of Imperial officers who allied themselves with Grand Moff Trachta during the years leading up to the Battle of Yavin. A General in the Imperial armed forces, Skosef was assigned by Trachta to oversee the infiltration of special agents onto the shuttle which would have taken Emperor Palpatine to the first Death Star. The assassination attempt was actually a feint, designed to eliminate a large portion of Palpatine's personal detachment of stormtroopers. Trachta's specially-altered replacements would then be presented as a gift to Palpatine, allowing them to overtly infiltrate the Emperor's guard. Unfortunately for Skosef, his constant opposition to Trachta's plans led Trachta to set up a communications chain that linked Skosef to the explosion aboard the Mathayus that was supposed to assassinate Darth Vader. Skosef was arrested and later executed for his treachery. (SWEB) Skotcarp this lizard was native to the planet Barab I, where it lived on the slopes of Mount Ste'vshuulsz. (FH2) Skoth this dried-up riverbed is found on the planet Prakith, and was the source of valuable ores. The mines which studded the riverbed were controlled by the Imperial warlord Foga Brill. (SOL) Skra'akan this huge ocean creature is found in the polar regions of the planet Calamari, but a sighting is incredibly rare. It resembled a massive, thick-bodied squid in that it had a number of long tentacles, but it also had a great mouth that it used to consume its prey. (CCR) Skraeling this was one of the many Victory-class Star Destroyers which were still active, as part of the Imperial Navy, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (XVT) Skrag a Corellian swear word. (TFE) Skrag Turn this was the name given to a section of the Agrilat Swamp Circuit, one of the most popular swoop racing courses of the New Order. (SWGAL) Skraj'Tais this was the primary starport located on the planet Coyn, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Its name literally meant "Skyland." It was similar in design to Kwenn Space Station, and was used mainly by beings who had no business on Coyn itself, but were merely stopping over. (PG3) Skrank this was a Sluissi swear word. (GMR1) Skreeg this bristly-furred herbivore was native to the moon of Yavin 4. Skreegs were known to be aggressive, especially when defending their herd. (GQRG) Skreej, Tamtel the alias used by Lando Calrissian to gain entrance to Jabba the Hutt's palace. EV-9D9 discovered Calrissian's presence when she became paranoid about the appearance of R2-D2 and C-3PO following a number of strange droid problems in Jabba's palace. She thought that Calrissian was in the palace to recapture her. (TJP) Skreeka this was a somewhat disreputable city found on the planet Atzerri. It was much less refined than Talos, and boasted a small spaceport. (SOL, EGP) Skreeker a small creature native to Belsavis, skreekers are nocturnal. (COJ) Skree-skater this predator was native to Galantos. Its feet had evolved over time to allow the skree-skater to move across the surface of the gelatinous pools which covered the planet. Their bodies were often covered with colorful, quivering tendrils, which helped them attract their prey. (EGP, CCW) Skreev this was another name for the Dxunian raptor, or the Dxun Devourer. (GMR3) Skrilling an alien race which evolved on the planet known simply as Agriworld-2079, the Skrillings are humanoid scavengers of large size and stature. They have baggy skin covering their large bodies. Their poor, small eyes sit above eight breather tubes that take the place of a nose. These tubes are studded with olfactory buds that allow the Skrillings to rely on their sense of smell instead of their poor eyesight. Their mouths are filled with sharp teeth. They feed on the carcasses of the various grazing beasts of their homeworld, filling a niche in the ecological system. This has led many other races to regard them simply as disgusting, annoying beasts with no real intelligence. They avoid conflict, and were discovered by a M'shinni exploration ship. The Skrillings had no name for their world, so the M'shinni simply named it Agriworld-2079. It has been determined that the name 'Skrilling' is in fact a M'shinni term that means 'bone picker.' The Skrillings had been a nomadic race, but the segmentation of agricultural land by the M'shinni forced them to form loose villages. Skrillings have a unique talent that allows them to continually ask the same question in many different ways, wearing their opponent down but never angering them. This allows them to ingratiate themselves into any situation, and is the method they used to gain transport on M'shinni cargo ships and escape Agriworld-2079. The Skrilling race developed minimal levels of technology before the advent of the M'shinni, and have evolved minimally since then. (GG12) Skrilling this was the name given to the native language of the Skrilling people. (ANT) Skrim, Wilhalm this man lived on Tatooine during the height of the New Order. (GQRG) Sk'rirak this female Tarong was the younger sibling of K'derek, and has light and dark olive green plumage. Like her brother, she was a skillful merchant before she became an information gatherer for the Alliance. Sk'rirak and K'derek sold their information for droids and jewelry. (GG12) Skrisst this was one of the more common names used by Trandoshan hunters. Like most Trandoshan names, it was reserved for males, but could be adopted by those rare females who became hunters. In the Trandoshan language, the name meant "tears his enemies to pieces". (GCG) Skritch Gudb's pet gorm worm, Skritch was responsible for the death of Andur Sunrider. (TOJ) Skronkie this species of small insect makes a loud humming noise when it swarms together. (VOF) S'krrr this is the third planet in the Ishanna System, and is a hot world blanketed by rainforests and jungles. It is the homeworld of the S'krrr race. The average day on S'krrr lasts 22 standard hours, and its year lasts 310 local days. (SWJ9) S'krrr this alien race, native to a planet of the same name, has been a rival of their human neighbors from the planet Rabaan. For centuries, the two races settled their differences in one-on-one combat on the Combat Moon. The S'krrr are tall, mantis-like insectoids with sharp body segments and small, transparent wings on their backs. They use these wings to communicate in what is known as "wingsong." They have managed to remain technologically advanced for their remote location, but never developed space travel. It is generally assumed that the S'krrr descended from insects, most likely the drog beetle, although there is no evidence to support this. Certain members of the S'krrr population worship the lower insects for this purported ancestry. (SWJ9, GOF8) Sku this was the Ewok word for "hello". (BTRKS26) Skud this alien was one of Jabba's henchmen during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Unfortunately, Skud was shot and killed by Han Solo on Orleon, when Jabba tried to capture the smuggler on the planet soemtime after the Battle of Yavin. (MC28) Skugg this was a derogatory name for an individual, but was often used in friendly arguments. (T4) Skuhm the hide of this creature, native to the planet Muzara, was used to make protective clothing and carrying bags. (TOJC) Skull starfighter pilot slang term for a Z-95 Headhunter. (IJ) Skull of Thalemute this remarkable xenoarchaeological find was discovered by Doctor Angrail Ryhl. (HR) Skull-Biters Flightknife one of the many Cartann fighter squadrons which opposed Wedge Antilles and the Running Crimson Flightknife during the war against the forces of the Yedagon nation, on Adumar. They were defeated by Wedge's forces in battle, and surrendered. (SOA) Skulls this swoop gang, founded on the planet Stend VI, was started by Jeng Seth. They have since relocated to the Hook Nebula. (GG9) Skull-Stone this pendant is worn by members of the Guild of Vindicators. (CSWDW) Skurvis this Krish worked as a bodyguard to Treytis Prash, until he was shot and killed by Celia Durasha. Celia was led by Thune to believe that Prash was a bounty hunter holding her partner, Kaj Nedmak. This allowed Thune to eliminate the two bodyguards and capture Prash. (SWJ14) Skusk an aromatic plant that Wuher uses to create the perfect liqueur for Jabba the Hutt. (TME) Skustell Cluster this collection of stars and systems was known as the home of the Ongree race. (SWDB) Skutch Meeka Reen's lieutenant, he was placed in charge of guarding Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa when they were taken from Ryko Vant in the wastes of Jerne. He was killed on Adony Station during the attempt to open the vault containing the eternity crystal. The vault had been rigged by Darth Vader to explode and kill Luke and Leia. They escaped, but Skutch was not so lucky. (CSWDW) Skutu, Trel known in Imperial circles as "Scourge," Trel was a flight leader for a wing of TIE Fighters during the Galactic Civil War. He believed that the starfighter and its pilot were the real victors in a space battle, not the slow capital ships. (MTSE) Skuwkrith this was the name of a noted Ssi-ruuk individual. (UANT) Sky Cannon this strange device was located within Mount Yeroc, on Tahlboor. The cannon resembled a huge spotlight, and generated an intense beam of energy when activated. The cannon was controlled by Chief Nimodro for many years. Although he knew that his ancestors had used the cannon to communicate with the planet, he never really understood what they meant. He knew that the beam of energy was blindingly bright, and seemed to be most powerful near the planet's surface. The true use of the cannon was eventually revealed by R2-D2 and C-3PO, when the droids were in the service of Counselor Harthan. Shortly before an all-out war between the Troobs and Hobors, R2-D2 determined how to activate the cannon's communication functions. He used it to project a huge image of C-3PO above the surface of the planet, an image which was visible and audible several miles away. The cannon was actually built by an ancient, though highly technical, Tahlboorian civilization. They designed it to harness the power of the planet's inner core to carve the surface of the planet to their own design, hoping to create a paradise for themselves. They had planned to use the cannon to adjust the orbits of Tahlboor's moons, thereby modifying the tides, but they did not survive to see this goal achieved. Jake Harthan also learned of the sky cannon's abilities, and sought to undermine his father's work in order to gain control of the cannon. Thanks to the droids, he failed, and the Hobors and Troobs moved closer to achieving peace. (DRPC) Sky City this city is located on the northern-most end of the Landra continent of Lianna. (ML) Sky Fire this was the Langhesi name for the huge bolts of lightning which were called down by the boras and the Jentari during the process of forging their seeds. (RP) Sky Mine this form of explosive weapon was developed during the last decades of the Old Republic. Sky mines were deployed in orbit by a delivery ship, then activated. They were given rough targetting parameters, often with transponder code masks, and then hunted down their targets. They had excellent maneuverability, and chased after their target until they ran out of fuel or were destroyed. Since sky mines were mobile, and could lock onto a target of their own volition, starfighter squadrons had to have their missions coordinated with the parameters used to program the mines. (RP) Sky Seraphs a group of deities worshipped by Doallyn. (TJP) Sky Slicing this sport developed on urban planets during the height of the New Order. A one-man event, sky slicing involved "surfing" through the air on a repulsor-equipped platform, using only one's balance to maneuver. (GFT) Sky Stone see Um'Tal (HR) Sky Striker 5000 this modified swoop was produced by Aratech during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Capable of achieving a top speed of 580 kilometers an hour, and with a flight ceiling of 200 meters, the Sky Striker 5000 allowed its rider to "surf" through the air in the sport of sky slicing. This small vehicle was controlled by pressure from the feet and legs, and maneuverability was based primarily on balance. A pair of magnetic boots was required to maintain contact with the swoop, and a leg rope was attached to prevent the platform from getting away from a rider. (GFT) Sky Swooper this repulsor-augmented hang glider was designed and manufactured by Nen-Carvon for the Empire., and was used to travel above the jungles of Aris. They have a twin blaster mounted on the frame, above the flier's head. The Imperial forces occupying Aris found sky swoopers invaluable transports. (RM, ROE) Sky Yards-class Herdship this Ithorian herdship was similar in most respected to the Manollium-class herdship, but it was solely produced by the Ithor-based Ithorian SkyYards corporation. (GMR4) Skyarch this is an architectural structure that resembles a group of suspended bridges. Made famous by the Grand Rim Promenade on Cejansij, skyarches span most of the Canyonade and link the opposing sides of the Promenade. The skyarch consists of nine walkways which are held in place without the use of repulsorlift technology. This is what makes them almost unique in the galaxy. There are nine walkways in all, arranged in a diamond pattern. The three middle walkways connect the Promenade, and there are two walkways above and below, then one more above and below those two. The skyarch had been in place for nearly three centuries prior to the Battle of Endor. (SOP) Skybarge Fadoop's patched-up aircraft. (HSL) Skybird a popular model of racing swoop manufactured by Ubrikkian, the Skybird was designed to compete with the Nebulon-Q and Flare-S swoops. Despite the fact that it could attain speeds of 650 kilometers per hour or more, it was more expensive that the other models and had a flight ceiling of just 35 meters. (RPG) SkyBlind this Loronar reconnaissance ship found acceptance among galactic scouts, for its design and capabilities allow many scouts to explore new worlds with a great deal of concealment. The SkyBlind is a 21-meter sphere which can carry a pilot and up to seven passengers, along with about fortty cubic meters of cargo. The SkyBlind is shielded, and is armed with a single proton torpedo launcher. The spherical shape allows most long-wave sensor scans to pass around it, providing a measure of stealth. The cargo space is often limited by half, however, because one of the SkyBlind's unique features is the inclusion of a small, spherical landing craft. The landing craft is six meters in diameter, and can transport the SkyBlind's entire crew to the surface of a planet. Where the main SkyBlind ship is an interstellar craft equipped with a hyperdrive, the landing craft is a repulsor-powered module and must have sufficient gravity to operate. The landing craft is air- and watertight, is minimally shielded, and has no weapons. Both the SkyBlind main ship and its landing craft are equipped with sensor-masking technology, allowing them to move into a hostile situation without drawing attention. (GG8) Skyboat Pirates this band of pirates terrorized the royal family of Xoman Free, during the years following the Stark Hyperspace War. They were thwarted in their efforts to kidnap the royal princess by Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos and his apprentice, Aayla Secura. (SHW) SkyCenter Galleria this amusement center was built on Cloud City by Lando Calrissian and Cojahn after the failure of Hologram Funworld, about 19 years after the Battle of Endor. Lando used the profits from GemDiver Station to build it, and hoped it would be the first of many centers throughout the galaxy. It boasted restaurants, shopping centers, holomazes, experience chambers, and thrill rides. He brought Jaina and Jacen Solo, as well as the other Jedi trainees at Luke Skywalker's praxeum, to Cloud City to try it out and give it a "test-drive." When he arrived, though, he discovered that Cojahn had been murdered by agents of Black Sun, who wished to gain control of the Galleria. (TCC) Skyclaw one of two disguised starfighters used by Manda D'ulin's team of Mistryls. (TME) Skyclaw a Preybird-class attack ship owned by Mazzic. Its hull was painted to resemble a huge bird of prey surrounded by red flames. Mazzic and his crews performed heavy modifications to the Skyclaw and its twin, the Raptor, acquiring military parts produced by the Empire on the black market in order to augment their capabilities. The ship required a pilot and a gunner to operate, and was armed with a pair of havey laser cannons and two concussion missile launchers. (TLC, LCSB, GMR4) Skycrawler this was the affectionate term used by Leia Organa-Solo to describe any child who would be born to Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade Skywalker. (BP) Skycycle this was another name for a speederbike. (DRKN) Skydome Botanical Gardens a huge terrarium on Coruscant, designed, financed, and built by an Old Republic philanthropist. Ostensibly built to provide the people of the galaxy with a collection of the most wondrous plantlife, much of the Gardens were set aside for research and breeding. Among the "off limits" exhibits was a collection of carnivorous plantlife, which required more than two tons of meat each month. (JS, CCW) Skydove Freight this was one of the many legitimate businesses that were owned by Popara the Hutt, during the early years of the New Order. Skydove maintained a warehouse on the planet Endregaad for many years. (TF) Sky-Dreadnaught this huge airship was the primary warship of the fleet that protected Exocron from invasion. It was essentially a 200-meter long airspeeder, consisting of a central air-foil spar connected to two huge, finned cylinders. The crew consists of 340 officers and 120 gunners. The gunners handle outdated but nevertheless effective weaponry like 18 projectile cannons, 38 repeating percussion cannons, and 2 static ion field dischargers. These ships are incapable of travelling beyond Exocron's immediate atmosphere, with a flight ceiling of about 10 kilometers. They were escorted by squadrons of Skylark airspeeders, which could be landed in the central spar. (KO) Skye this rugged, mountainous planet was the homeworld of the S'kytri. During the height of the Clone Wars, the planet was kept free of Separatist control through the valiant efforts of Anakin Skywalker. However, years later, the Empire took control of the planet and renamed it Marat V. The planet was under Imperial control during the height of the Galactic Civil War, with Kharys ruling the world at the order of Darth Vader. However, Luke Skywalker's presence on Skye changed that, as he turned out to be the being who was prophesied to free the S'kytri from Kharys' domination. (LTA1, MCA1, SWI73) Skyfang this was another name for the mountain M'Nis, located on the planet Goroth Prime. (GSE) Skyflipper developed by Sandtek, this small transport craft was designed to carry a pilot and passenger across short distances. (NEGC) SkyFoil this was Bespin Motors' amateur model of sling racer. It was capable of attaining speeds of 230 kilometers per hour. (SPG) Skyheist 43v this was a well-equipped repulsorcraft that was used on many aquatic worlds during the New Order and into the era of the New Republic. (GMR9) Skyhook the name given to any of the orbital platforms used by the wealthier residents of Coruscant as a stopover point in travelling from the ground into space. Thet are connected to a planet's surface by a long, flexible, elevator tube. Some were simply small landing pads on which beings could wait for further transport. Others were lavish constructions nearly the size of asteroids. Emperor Palpatine's skyhook was particularly lovely, as it had been created as a botanical refuge from Coruscant's urban buildings. Prince Xizor tried to steal Palpatine's gardener for his own skyhook, Falleen's Fist, but the being had an "unfortunate accident" before his met his new employer. (SE, SSE) Skyhook this Imperial-class Star Destroyer was part of the fleet assigned to Han Solo and the Mon Remonda during the hunt for Warlord Zsinj. In the attempt to trap Zsinj at Vahaba, the Crynyd and the Skyhook were assigned to protect the Interdictor cruiser Stellar Web. (SOC) Skyhopper this was the brand name for Incom's T-16 pleasure/utility craft, originally produced during the last decades of the Old Republic. It was a tropospheric craft, although it shared a number of common systems with the X-Wing T-65. (SW, SHPT) Skyhopper any craft designed to operate in a planet's atmosphere, such as the Bestinian Skyhopper. (ROTJN) Skyhouse a form of architecture in which the entire house is levitated on repulsorlifts. The house then appears to float in the sky. (ZHR) Skyjumper this transport ship was owned by Drev Jalok. The ship was disabled over Altier by Drek Drednar and the Sable III. (SWJ5) Skylane this is generic term that was developed on the city-world of Coruscant. There, skylanes referred to the complex magnetic pathways which were established to regulate traffic moving throughout Imperial City and around the planet. There were a mutlitude of levels of skylanes, and each level was dedicated to a specific direction or speed. Any craft wishing to travel on the planet must have a navigational computer which could be slaved into the skylane's magnetic controls. Once a destination had been selected, the skylane control would move the craft along the magentic pathways, changing levels and directions as needed, until the craft reached its destination. This automated control kept traffic accidents to a minimum, which was important on Coruscant where thousands of craft of every size and ship moved around the planet each hour. (IG1) Skylark this form of combat airspeeder was developed for use by the military police of the planet Exocron. They have a cylindrical shape highlighted by eight wing-like stabilizers. They are equipped with primitive wave-form communications terminals, and are armed with a single projectile cannon and two percussion cannons. (KO) Skylight Market located at the very center of the Center Sphere district of Bartyn's Landing, on the planet Lamaredd, this open-air market was the ideal place to purchase exotic or illegal items on the planet. It was named for the fact that it was located beneath the open section of the Sphere. (GMR7) Skylight Squadron this group of TIE Fighters served aboard the Allegiance during the defense of Adumar. (SOA) Skylow, Tor this former Imperial Navy officer convinced her crew - a group of customs inspectors on tour - to defect. They took over control of their frigate, and placed anyone who chose not to defect into the escape pods. The pods were jettisoned near Travnin, with Skylow informing the authorities of their whereabouts. The Empire responded to the defection by claiming Skylow and her crew cruelly left the Imperials to die. Skylow and her crew then fled to the Yelsain system, where they refitted the frigate and renamed it the Counter Puncher. They turned to waylaying Imperial supply ships, taking their cargoes but leaving the crews alive and intact. The goods they stole were then sold on Yelsain for cheap prices. In return, the natives of Yelsain hid Skylow's team whenever they were pursued. She has had several cyborg implants added to her athletic body, but the exact modifications are not known. She is the prototypical noble pirate, down to her flowing red hair and lavish dress. (GG6) Skynara this planet is located in Skine Sector. It was located at one end of the Five Veils' Tour Route. (GG9) Skynx a Ruurian expert on pre-Old Republic history in the Tion Hegemony, Skynx was still in his larval stage when Badure approaced him to help translate the log-recorder from the Queen of Ranroon . He agrees to help Badure, for Skynx had a yearning to experience a true, human adventure before moving into his pupal stage. He is adept at playing the musical instruments of his people. Skynx proved a valuable asset, helping to translate the ship's log-recorder and later tricking Gallandro into following him into the Queen's holds. This activated the ship's anti-weapons systems, killing Gallandro before he could kill Han Solo. When the mystery of the Queen was uncovered, Skynx left to return to his studies, hoping to complete them before he was forced to spin his cocoon and metamorph into a chroma-wing flier. (HSL) Skynxnex, Arb this tall, thin human was imprisoned on Kessel as a young man for his involvement with the criminal organization Black Sun. The crime he was arrested for was theft, and he escaped the death sentence because he was young and healthy. He became part of Moruth Doole's spice-smuggling operation. He was assigned to the prison for his long record theft and assassinations, and grew in favor under Doole's watchful eye. Doole used Skynxnex as his liaison to the smugglers who transported loads of spice. Skynxnex was killed shortly Han Solo and Chewie crash-landed on Kessel, when they and Kyp Durron escaped from the mines. (JS, WG, JASB) Skypath Industries this textile firm maintained an outlet on Dravian Starport. (GMH) Skyraptor another combat airspeeder developed for the Exocron Airfleet, it is superior to the Skylark in terms of agility and armament. The Skyraptor is armed with two percussion cannons and four air-to-air rocket launchers. (KO) Skyreach Hotel a chain of hotels operated in the Outer Rim Territories. (GG9) Skyrung Manufacturing headquartered in the city of Syward, on the planet of Lavisar, this corporation was a licensed builder of Lambda-class shuttles for the Empire. (IF) Sky-scan Sensor a portable sensor which can be mounted on high ground and used to monitor the approach of an enemy. (HSR) Skysitter Restaurant this was one of the most exclusive restaurants found in Galactic City, on the planet Coruscant, during the last decades of the Old Republic. Only the wealthiest of the galaxy's Senators could afford to eat at the Skysitter, which sat atop a spire in a rotating structure that provided patrons with an expansive view of the city. It was located near the Nicandra Counterrevolutionary Signalmens' Memorial Building. (IWE2) SkySlayer this is the name given to one of Aratech's light assault ships. The SkySlayer measured 20 meters in length, and was armed with a pair of quad-laser cannons and four blaster cannons. It required a crew of seven. (SH) Skyspeeder the primary mode of transportation used by the Cloud Riders on Aduba-3, a skyspeeder was the frame of an Aratech Peregrine 240 swoop which had been refitted with Nebulon-Q thruster jets. This pairing combined the speed and maneuverability of a swoop with the durability of a landspeeder. The main body of the skyspeeder was protected by an armored nosecone, and a pair of long rails served as landing gear. The Incom T-47 was a prime example of a skyspeeder, when it was modified to employ high-power repulsor engines and a pressurized cabin for high-altitude flight. (MC8, MC9, NEGV, GMR4) Skytowers Residence this apartment building, located in the city of Brenn on Genesia, was an Alliance safehouse during the early years of the Galactic Civil War. (FBS) S'kytri this was name of the race of tall, winged humanoids native to the planet Skye. Despite being loyal to the Empire during the Galactic Civil War, the S'kytri believed that a being would arrive on Skye and overthrow Kharys the Majestrix and free them. The prophesy had been set down shortly after the Clone Wars, when Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and Anakin Skywalker saved Skye from total destruction. This being turned out to be none other than Luke Skywalker. The average S'kytri was distinguished by its green skin and silvery topknot of hair. In their native language, the name 'S'kytri' literally meant 'Windborn.' (LTA1, MCA1) S'kytric this was the spoken language of the S'kytri race. During the height of the New Order, S'kytric was nearly replaced by Basic when the Empire subjugated the planet Skye. However, in the aftermath of the Battle of Endor, S'kytric was one of many forgotten languages embraced by folk singers and artists. (UANT) Skytunnel this term was developed on Coruscant to describe the shielded traffic lanes which wound through the upper levels of buildings across Galactic City, connecting main traffic lanes with each other. These skytunnels were constructed with openings at specific levels of several buildings, with connecting tunnels between buildings, creating a single pipeline for traffic to move from place to place. Skytunnels were developed to be bombproof, so that terrorists couldn't disrupt traffic flows. They also contained high-level tracking systems to monitor traffic and ensure that vehicles maintained safe speeds. Skytunnels were created to solve two problems. First and most obvious was the continual upward development of Galactic City's spacescraper buildings, which often rose into established traffic lanes. Second was the need to allow traffic to move through private or high-security zones, without allowing access to these zones. (IWE2) Skywalker Epoch this was a name used by some historians to describe the modern era of the galaxy, into which Anakin Skywalker and his chidren, Luke and Leia, were born. (TOJC) Skywalker Lars, Shmi this woman's family was captured by pirates when she was very young, and sold into slavery. She was passed form owner to owner over nearly three decades before being sold to Gardulla the Hutt. Shmi is best-known as the mother of Anakin Skywalker, although she remembers no man participating in Anakin's conception. Instead, she simply discovered she was pregnant and gave birth to the boy. Being a slave, there was no uproar over the fact that she was unmarried and did not know the father. After Gardulla lost a bet to Watto, Shmi and Anakin became the property of the ornery Toydarian. As Anakin grew, shmi knew that there was something special about her son. She hid as much of it as she could from Watto, hoping that the beast wouldn't use Anakin to his advantage. When Qui-Gon Jinn travelled to Tatooine, Shmi understood that Anakin was to leave with him. She could no longer hold the boy back from his destiny. When Anakin won the Boonta Eve podrace, Qui-Gon managed to win the boy in a bet with Watto, but was unable to gain Shmi's freedom. She remained behind on Tatooine, hoping to see her young son again someday. Five years later, Shmi's freedom was purchased by a gruff man named Cliegg Lars, who had fallen in love with her. Cliegg and his son, Owen, devised a plan with Shmi's help, in which they tricked Watto into trading Shmi for an intact Tobal lens. It was then that Watto admitted Shmi had been moreor less free since Anakin left Tatooine, since Watto had deactivated her slave transmitter shortly afterward. He feared that Shmi would wander aimlessly off in her sorrow, and blow herself up. When Cliegg asked her to marry him, Shmi agreed. She found that she loved Cliegg, as well as his young son Owen, and wanted to share their lives. For five years they lived in relative bliss on the Lars moisture farms, although Shmi kept a vigil every night, hoping that Anakin would return from the stars. Just before the onset of the Clone Wars, Tusken Raiders began attacking the outlying moisture farms. One morning, Shmi went out to pick mushrooms from the moitsure vaporators, but was captured by the Tuskens on her way home. She was brutally tortured for more than a month, holding onto her memories of Anakin in an effort to remain alive. When Anakin finally arrived on Tatooine, drawn to his mohter's pain through the Force, he was able to free her from bondage. However, Shmi's injuries were too great, and she died in the Tusken camp. In his anger, Anakin killed the entire Tusken clan. He then collected Shmi's body and returned it to the Lars homestead. Shmi was buried next to Cliegg's first wife and parents. Note that a story in Star Wars Insider, issue 77, indicates that Shmi died twelve years before the Clone Wars. After Cliegg's death, the headstones on the Lars moisture farm were removed by Owen Lars, who claimed that no one needed to know where Shmi was buried. Note that Star Wars Insider magazine, issue 80, claims that Owen told Luke Skywalker about Shmi, because his last name came from hers. Shmi Skywalker was portrayed by Pernilla August in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1, IG1, AOTC, TG, SWI77, SWI80) Skywalker Technical Maintenance Service a ruse used by R2-D2 to hide from the Imperial stormtroopers in Mos Eisley, he and C-3PO posed as maintenance droids from this false start-up company in order to gain access to a machine shop. They told the owner that they would fix his energy lathe for free, as part of a one-time, promotional offering. (SWR) Skywalker Tour this was the name of a tour developed by the government of Tatooine shortly after the Battle of Endor. It was created to draw more tourists to the desert planet, and claimed to highlight all the locations Luke Skywalker visited before he became a hero of the Alliance and the first of the new Jedi Kngihts. Stops included the old Lars homestead, the Mos Eisley Cantina, and the site of the wreck of Jabba the Hutt's sail barge near the Pit of Carkoon. (SWTJ) Skywalker, Anakin Anakin grew up as a slave in the markets of Mos Espa, on Tatooine, arriving on the planet with his mother Shmi when he was just three years old. Shmi later revealed that there was no father to Anakin, that she simply found out she was pregnant and carried the child to birth. Anakin and his mother were owned by Gardulla the Hutt at the time, but were eventually won in a podracing bet by Watto. Despite his gruff demeanor, Watto treated the Skywalkers fairly. After meeting Qui-Gon Jinn, Anakin dreamed of becoming a Jedi Knight. His chances were enhanced when Qui-Gon learned of his immaculate conception, believing Anakin to be the Chosen One prophesied by the ancient Jedi lore. After winning the Boonta Eve Classic podrace and being freed by Qui-Gon, Anakin left Tatooine and trained by Obi-Wan Kenobi. His own lightsaber was constructed on Ilum, but Anakin could only remember obtaining the red blade from a vision of Darth Maul. Eventually, he grew into a brash young pilot who joined the Old Republic as a fighter pilot, gaining recognition during his education at the Academy and then during the Clone Wars. Anakin was still a brash young man, and the barriers of patience and hard work seemed to stifle his growing proficiency in the Force. During much of his training, Anakin thought of just two people: his mother on Tatooine, and Padme' Amidala. He fell in love with Padme', and was frustrated that this love was unreturnable. It was about this time that Senator Palpatine also noticed the young Anakin. Sensing the Force within him, Palpatine also sensed Anakin's desire to learn quickly. After the death of Shmi Skywalker Lars at the hands of a clan of Tusken Raiders, Anakin became so enraged that he killed the entire clan, inclding the females and the children. His descent into the Dark Side had begun. During the Battle of Geonosis, Anakin lost his right arm in a lightsaber duel with Count Dooku. The arm was replaced with a cybernetic prosthesis, but took away some part of Anakin's humanity. Anakin slipped further from the Jedi ideal when he secretly married Padme' on Naboo. Anakin fought beside Obi-Wan during the Clone Wars, but Anakin's secrets and his anger often put them at odds. As the war ground on, Obi-Wan was forced to go off on a mission by himself, and Anakin was chosen to accompany Nejaa Halcyon to Praesitlyn. Anakin's quick thinking and daring heroics assured that the hostages there were saved, and the Jedi Council decided to promote him to the level of Jedi Knight upon his return. He made sure that his Padawan's braid was removed from the Jedi Temple and given to Padme' for safekeeping, as another reminder of his love for her. After Anakin beheaded Count Dooku during the First Battle of Coruscant, it was hoped that the Clone Wars came to an end. However, the Outer Rim Sieges continued to rage, forcing the Senate to continue supporting the needs of Chancellor Palpatine. It was during this time that Chancellor Palpatine introduced Anakin to the wonders of the Dark Side of The Force. He also learned that Padme' was pregnant with his child, although he soon began having dreams of her death during childbirth. Anakin realized that, with the power of the Dark Side of the Force behind him, he would be able to provide for himself and his pregnant wife. There would be nothing to hinder him, and his security seemed assured. He became Palpatine's student and was given the title of Darth Vader, and the fall from the Light Side to the Dark Side happened so quickly that Kenobi was powerless to stop it. Kenobi pleaded with Anakin to return to the Light Side, but Anakin would have no part of it. He became Palpatine's personal weapon, destroying the inhabitants of the Jedi Temple before traveling to Mustafar to destroy the Council of Separatists. Padme' and Obi-Wan both followed Anakin to Mustafar, where Anakin accused them of betraying him. After a heated argument in which Anakin nearly choked Padme' to death, Anakin and Kenobi confronted each other in a vicious lightsaber duel. They were evenly matched physically, but Obi-Wan's knowledge of the Force was much greater than Anakin's, and Kenobi was able to maintain his strength. Obi-Wan was forced to cut off Anakin's legs and arm in order to stop him, and Anakin fell into a lava-filled pit, where he was seared alive. Obi-Wan then turned his back on Anakin, leaving him to die in the hopes that the evil in the galaxy would be eliminated. Palpatine, however, managed to locate Anakin before he could die and pulled the burning Anakin from the pit. Palpatine spared no expense in trying to save Anakin, employing a team of medical droids to replace his lost limbs and fit him with a cybernetic life-support suit. Meanwhile, Kenobi then fled with Padme', taking her to Polis Massa where she died during childbirth, just as Anakin had foreseen. It appeared that she died of a broken heart, as medical scans revealed no physical trauma. Anakin's anger boiled over when he learned of Padme's death, especially when Palpatine explained that it had been Anakin himself who killed her. After giving in completely to his anger and hatred, Anakin became Palpatine's minion. Sometime after the Battle of Yavin, Palpatine was able to discover that Anakin had had a son. He used this knowledge to help secure his hold on the former Anakin Skywalker, as well as a way to help turn Luke to the Dark Side. The Light Side of Anakin Skywalker seemed to try and return to the surface, and Vader was faced with a crisis. During the Battle of Endor, Luke managed to get the Light Side of Anakin to re-assert itself, and as the Emperor was trying to kill Luke, Anakin rose up and threw the Emperor down the Death Star's power shaft. The life-support systems that kept Darth Vader alive, however, were seriously damaged by the Emperor's Force lightning, and failed. Anakin died soon after Luke removed the facemask to allow Anakin to see his son with his own eyes. Anakin was portrayed by Sebastian Shaw in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, by Jake Lloyd in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, and by Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. (SW, ESB, ROTJ, SW1, JQ, JQ2, AOTC, AOTCN, JT, IS3, E3N) Skywalker, Ben this was the name given to the infant son of Luke Skywalker and his wife, Mara Jade Skywalker, born shortly after the Battle of Duro. Ben was born aboard the converted Star Destroyer Errant Venture, during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. He was separated from his parents shortly afterward, both to protect him and allow them to fight against the alien invaders. Ben was taken in by his aunt and uncle, Leia Organa Solo and her husband, Han, and brought up on Coruscant. When the Yuuzhan Vong launched their attack on Coruscant, Ben was in Leia's custody as the Solo family made its way to the Millennium Falcon. However, the intervention of Viqi Shesh forced Leia to turn Ben over to C-3PO, who was whisked aboard the Byrt instead of remaining with the Solos. (EVR, SBS) Skywalker, Luke Luke was the son of Anakin Skywalker and Padme' Amidala, and the older twin brother to Princess Leia Organa. He was separated from his sister just after their birth, in order to conceal his potential Force-sensitivity from the Emperor and Darth Vader. He was hidden on the planet Tatooine by Obi-Wan Kenobi, and lived his early years under the watchful eyes of Owen and Beru Lars. Luke was an eager boy, and was always flying his T-16 skyhopper in the canyons near his home while dreaming of being a starpilot at the Academy. Known as Wormie by his friends, he was a reckless youth whose best friend was Biggs Darklighter. When Biggs went off to the Academy, and later the Alliance, Luke felt that he was being mistreated by his Uncle, who annually refused to allow Luke to enroll. Fate and fortune intervened, however, when Owen purchased two well-worn droids named Artoo-Detoo and See-Threepio. With their purchase, Luke was catapulted into the midst of the Alliance. Obi-Wan Kenobi began to instruct Luke in the use of The Force. Luke then rescued Princess Leia from the first Death Star with the help of Han Solo. Following Kenobi's death, Luke destroyed the Death Star by calling on The Force. Later, Luke was visited by Kenobi's spirit, and directed to the planet Dagobah, where Luke trained under the Jedi Master Yoda. Following Yoda's death, Luke became the last of the Jedi Knights. He used his new-found strength to defeat Emperor Palpatine and turn Darth Vader from the Dark Side of the Force, returning Anakin Skywalker to the Light Side. In the years following the formation of the New Republic, Luke was instrumental in the New Republic's defeat of the Ssi-ruuk, the reborn Palpatine, as well as Imperial Admirals Thrawn and Daala. Luke continued his training on his own, and eventually became a Jedi Master. He set up a new Jedi Academy on Yavin's fourth moon, and began teaching the ways of The Force to a new set of Jedi Knights. During the period following the revelations of the partial Caamas Document found on Wayland, Luke travelled to Nirauan to search for Mara Jade. Mara was reported missing and out of touch, after tracing the paths of several unusual starships. They discovered the Hand of Thrawn complex, and managed to eliminate any potential threat it held to the New Republic. During their escape, Luke and Mara worked together with the Force, and both were opened up to the other's inner thoughts and feelings. This deepened and strengthened their relationship to a point that neither could ignore. Just before leaving Nirauan, Luke proposed to Mara. She agreed, and they were married, first in a solemn ceremony performed by Kam Solusar and witnessed only by the Jedi, and later in a public ceremony when they returned to Coruscant. Luke and Mara then left the Jedi Academy on Yavin 4 in the hands of the new Jedi Knights and travelled the galaxy teaching potential Jedi about the ways of the Force. Luke proposed to the New Republic that a new Jedi Council be established, but many members of the Senate feared that the Jedi would become too powerful. Shortly afterward, Luke and Mara were forced to bring the Jedi into battle when the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy. Despite their ties to the Force, the Jedi were unable to defeat the alien invaders. Several Jedi, led by Kyp Durron, struck out on their own to fight the battle their own way, much to Luke's dismay and to the consternation of the Senate. However, even in battle, Luke was surprised to find that Mara was pregnant with a son. His devotion to Mara, and his deep connection to the Force, allowed Luke to drive out the Yuuzhan Vong disease and help Mara give birth aboard the Errant Venture, shortly after Borsk Fey'lya ordered Luke's arrest. They named their son Ben, in remembrance of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Luke and Mara spent less time with Ben than they had hoped to, when they were pressed into action defending the Eclipse base from invasion and, later, defending Coruscant. With the fall of Coruscant, Ben was separated from them, but was kept safe by Leia Organa Solo and her husband, Han. After talking with Jacen Solo, who had recently returned from captivity at the hands of the Yuuzhan Vong, Luke decided that the best chance for ending the conflict was to locate the rogue planet, Zonama Sekot. Along with his wife, Jacen, Danni Quee, Saba Sebatyne, and Doctor Soron Hegerty, Luke traveled to Csilla to enlist the help of the Chiss. Along the way, he earned the respect and assistance of Arien Yage the Imperial warship Widowmaker, providing an escort for his mission. Eventually, Zonama Sekot was found, but the living sentience of the planet refused to help without first ascertaining Luke's true motives. When it was satisfied that Luke and the Jedi Knights wanted to find a peaceful resolution to the war with the Yuuzhan Vong, Sekot agreed to come out of hiding and provide assistance. Han, Leia, and Jaina Solo had been dispatched to meet them when Zonama Sekot suddenly emerged from hyperspace near Coruscant, and the extended family was briefly reunited before returning to the war. Jacen and his sister accompanied Luke to the surface of Coruscant, in an effort to gain access to the Citadel and bring Supreme Overlord Shimrra to justice. Jacen was able to reach the mind of the World Brain which was controlling the planet, and was able to calm it down and put a stop to the destruction it was causing on the surface. Upon entering Shimrra's throneroom, they were beset by a group of fifteen Slayers, and only Jacen's link to the World Brain allowed them any measure of success. When Jaina set out to capture Onimi, Luke found himself facing Shimrra himself, as the surviving Slayers focused their attention on Jacen. Unable to gain an advantage ove the immense Yuuzhan Vong, Luke was quickly captured by huge amphistaff that served as the Scepter of Power. Caught in its grasp, Luke as only able to free one hand, which he used to keep the Scepter's head from biting him. However, Shimrra commanded the weapon to constrict, driving the breath out of Luke's lungs. As Shimrra produced Anakin Solo's lightsaber from behend his robes and threatened to kill Luke with it, Luke let go of the amphistaff to grab Shimrra's arm. As the creature drove itself into his side, Luke cried out in pain. However, this action momentarily distracted Shimrra's concentration. Luke regained control of his lightsaber, and used the Force to acquire Anakin's. Luke then drove both weapons into Shimrra's neck, severing his huge head from his body. He and Jacen then set out after Jaina, who had gone in search of Onimi. However, the poison from the Scepter of Power began to act on his body, and Luke was unable to continue on his own. He was brought out of the Citadel by Mara and Kenth Hamner, only to learn from a Shamed Shaper that the poison of the Scepter had no known antidote. Luke retreated into the Force, using the technique discovered by Jacen to reach a deeper state of rapport with the Force. Although much of the poison was neutralized in this way, Luke realized that some part of it had simply added to his own person. Luke Skywalker was portrayed by Mark Hamill in the three Star Wars films, as well as for the Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back Radio Dramas on National Public Radio. (SW, SWR, ESB, ESBR, ROTJ, TB, DE1, TLC, COTF, SOP, VOF, VP, DTR, BP, U, EVR, SBS. NEGC, FH2, FH3, UF, IS3) Skywalker, Luuke this was the name of the clone created by Joruus C'baoth from sample B-2332-54, which contained cells from the the hand Luke Skywalker lost during his duel with Darth Vader on Cloud City. Because of the sample's source, Luuke also used the lightsaber Luke had on Cloud City, the lightsaber that once belonged to his father, Anakin. The clone, as were all of the clones that were grown too quickly in their Force-resistant vats, was mentally unstable. Luuke was defeated by Mara Jade, who fulfilled the prophecy laid on her by Emperor Palpatine, although not in the way he believed it would be. (TLC) Skywalker, Tan according to the Alliance omputer known as Mnemos, this man was Luke Skywalker's father. (LAT1) Skyway Flyer this was one of the many public transportation providers which was operative on the planet Coruscant, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (HNN4, HNN5) Sla Kar the name of the lowest class of citizens on the planet Demophon, the name derived from the term "slacker," and was applied to the slaves and poor degenerates of the planet's society. (SN) Sla Tsun this Yuuzhan Vong warrior served as a commander under Warmaster Nas Choka, during the battle to retain control of the planet Coruscant, which had been reformed into a new version of Yuuzhan'tar. Commander Sla Tsun was part of the main task force Nas Choka had ordered to attack Zonama Sekot, after the living planet had suddenly appeared in orbit between Coruscant and Muscave. (UF) Slaag Lado this male Draag was a known terrorist, living in the industrial district of Coruscant during the years following the Battle of Naboo. It was believed that Slaag was a member of the Calamasthon Defiance group, and was also working for Groff Haug at the time. He was wanted by the Mon Calamari Civil Authority in connection with a seismic disaster that devastated the Salinrerian Sea, causing environmental damage and a perpetual rain. Slaag was eventually captured by Jango Fett. (BH) Slabba Drewl this being was a friend of Micah Giiet, and was captured by Corpo the Hutt several years before the Battle of Naboo. Corpo would only release Slabba Drewl if Giiet and Plo Koon could create better food that the renowned droid chef Urahasam Moreemohtwo. Using a number of deceptive moves, Plo Koon managed to sabotage the droid's meals and help Giiet earn Slabba's release. (T7) Sladak this young boy and his sister, Slatka, were chosen by Torr Snapit to accompany him to Ruusan. The siblings displayed a connection to the Force, and Snapit hoped to use their strength to augment that of the Jedi Knights massing at Ruusan to combat the Brotherhood of Darkness. Unfortunately, their starship was shot down when it reached Ruusan, and Sladak and Slatka were killed in the attack. (JVS) Slader, Roark this space pirate was once a commander in the Entrallan military, but left the service to become a smuggler and pirate. He commanded the ship Slader's Raider II during the early years of the New Republic. (SWJ3) Slader's Raider I this Vee-Kir 4 bulk transport served as Roark Slader's command ship during the early years of the New Republic. Unlike the Slader's Raider II, this ship managed to escape from an ambush set for the pirates by the Pentastar Alignment. (SWJ3) Slader's Raider II this was the name of Roark Slader's personal gunship, which he added to his pirate fleet during the early years of the New Republic. The ship took heavy damage when Slader's gang was ambushed by the Pentastar Alignment's naval forces. (SWJ3) Sladru Nalas this was the name of a noted Givin individual. (UANT) Slaf this racing sport's participants ride plastic sleds down a slafcourse defined by impellor fields. The slaf is actually one of the many portals on the course into which the racers can maneuver to collect points. The object is to make it to the end of the slafcourse with the most points. (RM) Slafcourse a racetrack which is used for recreation, the participants have to navigate plastic sleds around an obstacle course defined by various impellor fields. The slafcourse can alternate between being open and being tunneled. At various points on the course, slafs (portals) can be entered by the players who want to gain more points. The slafs are the obstacles, and it is not always easy to get into them. Many racers get thrown off the course if they miss them. (RM) Slaff this was a common male name among the Gamorrean people. Like most Gamorrean names, it was essentially gibberish that indicated what a Gamorrean would do if you made him angry. (GCG) Slaff this Gamorrean worked as Telowe's assistant at the Desert Survey Office in Mos Eisley, on the planet Tatooine, during the height of the New Order. (GMR7) Slag this searing ball of rock was the innermost planet of the Sacor, or Sacorria, System. (CCW) Slag Flats this ancient, female Ithorian was one of the original settlers of the planet Tatooine. She was exiled from Tatooine for being a known criminal, and was the ringleader for a sizable organization. After landing on Tatooine, she established a minor crime ring in Mos Eisley. She lived near Tower Ridge, and once helped Adar Tallon when he first arrived on Tatooine. Momaw Nadon fell in love with Slag during his stay on the desert planet, which helped him overcome his own homesickness. Slag was later murdered by Jodo Kast, who was trying to capture Tallon and recover the bounty on his head. (GG7, TM) Slag Pit, The a run-down drinking establishment in the Corellian sector of Nar Shaddaa's spaceport. It is one of the three most popular hangouts for Corellian spacers, and is a dismal, crowded bar. (DE2) Slagg this was the pseudonym of a Bothan mercenary, active during the early years of the New Republic. (GUN) Slake, Ema this woman owned a wondrous estate on Oseon 5631, during the height of the New Order. She was known throughout the Centrality for her vast music collection, much of which was formed from her own recordings. Ema Slake was, at one time, a skilled vocalist, and shamelessly promoted herself even after retirement. Her music collection was rumored to contain over twenty-five percent of the kown music in the galaxy. (GMR5) Slalliin this alien was a noted rebel, who fought against the Corporate Sector Authority during the height of the New Order. (GUN) Slams, The this gang of criminals was founded by Roper Slam and Valadon on their homeworld of Mamendin, during the years following the Battle of Naboo. After successfully carrying out minor crimes on Mamendin, the Slams branched out and started doing jobs on other worlds in the Core, including the theft of the entire planetary treasury of Vuma. However, after trying to break into the secure vaults of the Commerce Guild, they were caught and sent to the Greylands Security Complex on Tentator. About two years before the Clone Wars broke out, the four-being gang managed to escape from Greylands. However, their starship remained impounded, and was later used by Obi-Wan Kenobi and Siri Tachi. The two Jedi Masters, along with their apprentices Anakin Skywalker and Ferus Olin, used the ship to impersonate the Slams, during a mission to capture Janna Zan Arbor on Romin. (JQ8, JQ9) Slane, Kirney this was one of the many aliases used by Gara Petothel. Kirney was the daughter of a Coruscant hotelier, and had studied economics before she decided to get married and start a family. Kirney spent much of her time talking with the wives of influential businessbeings, picking up pieces of information otherwise unavailable to Gara Petothel. The alias was abandoned for several years, until Gara - then known as Lara Notsil - fled the service of the New Republic and Wraith Squadron after her true identity was revealed by Garik Loran at Kidriff Five. Kirney reappeared on the planet Corellia, and sent a communication to Myn Donos letting him know she was there. (IF, SOC) Slap Match developed by the Wookiees of Kashyyyk as a form of hand-to-hand combat training, a slap match involved two individual combatants who could only use their hands to hit their opponent. More than brute strength was needed in a slap match, as the goal of the match was to knock your opponent off his or her feet. Thus, knowledge of physics and an opponent's center of gravity was key in devising a pattern of attack that would topple an opponent. (AFA) Slapswitch a switch that is activated by simply swiping the hand across its face. (AS) Slar native to the planet Port Evokk, this predator inhabited the forests and used its muscular legs to pounce on its prey. Measuring a meter and a half tall and three meter in length, including its prehensile tail, a slar had long, taloned arms and a menacing facial structure. They were generally fearsome in appearance, and had an unusual blue-green skin coloration which mirrored that of other creatures native to Port Evokk. It is believed that many herbivores with the same coloration evolved over time because their predators thought they were slars, and so avoided them. Their feeding patterns were erratic, making them unpredictable hunters, and their ability to attack and kill most humanoid races made them targets for elimination. (COG) Slard this four-legged feline was native to the planet Enaleh, where it preyed on the flying helas. (COG) Slar-dan ti Gardi this Twi'leki criminal was captured by New Republic patrol officer Dasha Fanron and imprisoned for a mere two months before being released. He later joined Borun Call and learned the slave trade. Gardi spent much of the rest of his career harassing New Republic agents in the field, selling any that he managed to capture into slavery. He was recognizable by his gaunt frame and blue-green skin tone. (SWJ8) Slarka this was one of the more common surnames used by the Duros people. Like all such names, Slarka was used only for official business, to indicate one individual from another when in the presense of non-Duros. This name literally meant "baker". (GCG) Slarm this was one of the most common Gungan surnames, taking from the father's side of the family. These surnames were not dropped, even after marriage. To the Gungans, it meant "cold waters". (GCG) Slarm this being was Stroon's first mate, and assistant in the Starhunter Intergalactic Menagerie. (DCAR) Slash Squadron one of the fighter groups protecting the Backstab, it was made up of pilots from the Khuiumin Survivors. (IJ) Slasher this was one of two Skipray Blastboats stolen by Bazak's Gang. Along with the Slicer, the Slasher saw action during boarding actions. The ship's armament was upgraded to include three medium ion cannons, a pair of turret-mounted laser cannons, a proton torpedo launcher, and a concussion missile launcher. (FBS) Slashing Wampa this was one of the attack postures found within the teras kasi martial artform. (DMSH) Slashrat this species of predator was native to the planet Bimmiel, and were sometimes referred to as sandbiters. These large, rodent-like creatures traveled through the sandy desert areas of the planet, swimming like fish through the grit by swinging their tails back and forth. Their thin, pointed heads were protected by armor plating, which allowed them to burrow without being injured. They attacked in packs, swarming their prey and tearing it to shreds. Like their favored prey, the shwpi, the slashrat population flourished while Bimmiel was in the closest part of its elliptical orbit and the planet grew warm. Much of its body, from its wedge-shaped head to its short limbs and tail were covered with chitinous scales and downy grey fur, and its tail was flattened to help propel it through the sand. They exude a basic set of pheromones known as different types of sweat, one of which marks an area of attack (known as killscent) and one which marks the location of a dead slashrat (known as stink). (DTO, ANT) Slash-spider this large, predatory insect was native to the planet Kashyyyk. It was known for its large mandibles, which were used like an organic pairs of scissors. The individual mandibles were offset slightly, allowing them to cross over one another and slice apart whatever was between them. (E3N) Slatha essach sechel this Illodian phrase translates to 'keep it to yourself.' (TT) Slather created by the Gungans, this slimy chemical compound resembled grease, and was used by miners. The miners covered their bodies with Slather in order to slide through small openings in the rocks. It later found widespread use as a lubricant. (E1A12) Slatka this young girl and her brother, Sladak, were chosen by Torr Snapit to accompany him to Ruusan. The siblings displayed a connection to the Force, and Snapit hoped to use their strength to augment that of the Jedi Knights massing at Ruusan to combat the Brotherhood of Darkness. Unfortunately, their starship was shot down when it reached Ruusan, and Sladak and Slatka were killed in the attack. (JVS) Slava Dancing an exotic form of dance. (TT) Slave any being held against its will and forced to labor for its owner, the possession of slaves was generally outlawed by the Old Republic and its eventual successor, the New Republic. Emperor Palpatine's New Order didn't exactly condone it, but neither did it outlaw the practice. Any being could be made into a slave, and usually had a small transmitter inserted into its body. The exact location of the transmitter was hard to find, which meant that an individual slave had no idea how to remove it. If a slave tried to escape, its owner could send a signal to the transmitter. At a low setting, the transmitter would jolt its host into unconsciousness. At a high setting, the transmitter could destroy its host. (SW1) Slave Circuit this is basically a remote control mechanism for a starship. It be as simple a landing assistance command or a fully-rigged maintenance and operation program. (DFR) Slave I best-known as Boba Fett's personal ship, Slave I was a highly-modified Kuat Drive Yards Firespray-31 cargo ship. Unique in its design, very little of the original Firespray-31 that formed Slave I remained, as Boba Fett and his father, Jango, both made changes to support their lifestyles as bounty hunters. The craft was originally manufactured as one of six patrol ships, sweeping the space near Oovo IV to prevent prison breaks. Jango stole the ship from Oovo IV after the destruction of the Jaster's Legacy, destroying the other five patrol ships before fleeing the system. Jango then began refitting the ship for his own uses. Many of the modifications, performed at Kuat Drive Yards, were designed and supervised by Kuat of Kuat himself. This was partly because of Kuat's innate technical skill, but also so that the leader of KDY could keep an eye on what went into the ship's new form. Slave 1's outer hull was reinforced with plating and ray shielding, to compensate for reduced particle shielding. The hull is formed from a magnetically-polarized metal, making it the perfect electromagnetic receptor. This allows the ship to collect magnetic energies from the surrouding space - including the signals and pulses of pursuing ships - and reflect them as so much static. This jams the pursuer's sensors, making Slave I nearly invisible. Boba Fett has also dampened the ship's particle vapor trail to further eliminate proof of its passage. The ship appears to bear only a pair of twin-mounted blaster cannons on the tip of the command/cargo section, although rumors abound about hidden ion cannons, concussion missile launchers, and a powerful tractor beam. The ship's engines have been modified for speed. The Kuat Systems Engineering F-31 sublight engines provide an intense burst of power when first activated. This reduces maneuverability but increases the likelihood of Fett's capturing his quarry before it can escape. These are paried with four KSE X-F-16 power generators to provide that burst of speed, and gave the ship a top speed of 1,000 kilometers in atmosphere. The ship's Class 1 hyperdrive has also been updated, allowing for quick jumps to outrace a victim to their destination. The ship's interior has never been seen, but it is rumored to have a large enough hold to contain a force cage. Various hull reinforcements are also rumored to be present, to keep the cage from being jostled by larger races. There isn't a great deal of cargo space, for much of it has been given over to housing the ship's engines and power generators. Always one to plan for contingencies, Fett also had several duplicates of Slave I created for his use. These dummy ships looked and acted like the real thing, but were mere shells. Boba Fett used Slave I to track Han Solo to Bespin. From there, Fett took Solo's frozen body to Tatooine for delivery to Jabba The Hutt. Following his emergence from the Sarlacc, Boba Fett took his ship to Nar Shaddaa for repairs, but it was disabled at Nar Shaddaa during Palpatine's first resurrection. It sat at the spaceport receiving more repairs until Han Solo and Princess Leia returned to Nar Shaddaa searching for Vima-Da-Boda. Boba Fett was able to reactivate Slave 1 and its new Incom shields, only to receive a good deal of damage to one of its wings in a collision with the Millennium Falcon. (ESB, MTS, DE1, DE2, EGV, SLS, VD2, X2, NEGV, BH) Slave II Boba Fett's backup ship, this modified MandalMotors Pursuer patrol vehicle was weaker than Slave I, but it served its purpose well after the Alliance confiscated Fett's primary ship. However, what it lacked in punch it made up for in speed and maneuverability. The original engines had been replaced with twin Mil-StarIV engines mated with three x41 maneuvering thrusters mounted in the port-side strut. It had a forward-firing ion and twin blaser cannons, as well as a rear-firing proton torpedo launcher. Slave II also had enhanced sensors, but lacked Slave I's stealth capabilities. Slave II was severely damaged over Byss when Boba Fett tried to pursue Han Solo and Salla Zend near the planet. Solo took the Millennium Falcon into a dive toward the planet's surface just as the planet's shield generators kicked on. Slave II hit the shields and glanced off them, ripping off the portside stabilizer and causing massive system damage. Luckily for Fett, the ship's shield generators were at full-power. Fett drydocked Slave II after this incident, returning to the use of Slave I. (DE1, DESB, DE2, EE, EGV) Slave III Boba Fett briefly used this starship on his bounty-hunting missions, after he lost Slave I during a failed attempt to capture Han Solo on Nar Shaddaa. Fett used Slave III only briefly, since it was badly damaged during the attack on the Azgoghk. (NEGC) Slave IV Boba Fett owned this starship some fifteen years after the Battle of Endor. He used it to track down Kardue'sai'Malloc on Peppel, and return the Devaronian to Devaron for judgement. He also used the ship to track down Bornan Thul, in response to a bounty placed on the shipping magnate by Nolaa Tarkona. The ship was eventually abandoned on Shogun, after Fett wsa intercepted by Ailyn Vel. (TBH, TEP, SWI80) Slave Quarter this was the name of the compact are of hovels used to house the slaves owned in the city of Mos Espa, during the last years of the Old Republic. (IG1) Slave Seed this was the name of the yorik coral implant used by the Yuuzhan Vong to control those beings they took as slaves. The slave seed began as a tiny grain that was placed inside the slave's body. Most often, the slave seed was placed near the heart, but it could be inserted anywhere on the slave's body. As the slave seed grew, two things happened. First, it established a connection with the nearest controlling organism, usually a yammosk. Then, it extended its own nervous system along the nervous system of its host, developing a deep-rooted connection to the slave. This connection, known as the slave seed-web, was then tapped by the controlling organism, allowing the Yuuzhan Vong to control vast numbers of slaves with a single organism. Like many other pieces of Yuuzhan Vong bio-technology, the primary stimulus for controlling slaves was pain. The controlling organism could direct the slave seed to stimulate or shut down certain nerve clusters, causing a wide range of painful shocks to its host. In this way, slaves were conditioned to do what the Yuuzhan Vong wanted them to do. Slave seeds were engineered with a unique fail-safe: whenever contact was broken with the controlling organism, the slave seed-web administered an intense pain which could only be assuaged by contact with its parent coraltree basal. This was useful during the tizo'pil Yun'tchilat, when the maturing dhuryams had to survive on their own, without the assistance of their slaves. Slave seeds were no longer independent creatures after they began extending their nerves along those of the host. If a slave seed were to be removed from its host, it would die immediately. (T) Slave Seed-Web this was the term used to describe the network of nerve connections which were developed by the slave seeds of the Yuuzhan Vong. This nerve network meshed with the nervous system of the host, virtually becoming a single network which was controlled by the host's brain and the slave seed's controlling organism. The web's primary purpose was to connect with sensile nerves in the host, allowing the controlling organism to administer pain whenever the slave disobeyed. The web was engineered with a unique fail-safe: whenever contact was broken with the controlling organism, the web administered an intense pain which could only be assuaged by contact with its parent coraltree basal. This was useful during the tizo'pil Yun'tchilat, when the maturing dhuryams had to survive on their own, without the assistance of their slaves. (T) Slave/Owner Card this form of identification was required by Imperial law. Any alien who was a member of an enslaved species was required to be accompanied by its owner while traveling or working outside the owner's establishment. The owner was required to show the card whenever it was demanded by Imperial agents. (CRO) Slavelord Boulevard a street in Kessendra. (GDV) Slavemaster Stun Carbine developed by the Trandoshan race, this rifle was used by many bounty hunters and slavers throughout the galaxy. It was designed with the Trandoshan physique in mind, so it was easily used by most Trandoshans. It was developed during the height of the New Order, and continued to be popular for many decades. It fires a pulse of energy that stunned a target into submission, using a normal blaster power pack. (WOTC, UANT) Slaver Syndicate this large bounty-hunting syndicate was based on the planet Karazak. It speciallized in capturing large alien races such as Wookiees, Gamorreans, and Agorffi. They collected individuals with bounties on their heads, bought their ownership rights, and resold them as slaves. (GG9) Slaver's Line a thin cord made up of special circuitry, the slaver's line is used to link a number of captives into a single group, controlled by a director. The line attaches to slaving collars worn by the slaves, and transmits the punishing impulses from the director the collar. They are illegal, since slavery has been outlawed since the time of the Old Republic. (HSR) Slaveship this was the term used by the New Republic to describe the immense, spherical ships used by the Yuuzhan Vong to acquire living beings from a conquered planet. The main body of the slaveship was protected by dense yorik coral, and was studded with dovin basals for protection. The slaveship was unarmed otherwise, and required a coralskipper escort when it was called for. After the Yuuzhan Vong had taken control of a planet, they brought in the slaveship to collect their prize - the living inhabitants. Five thick tentacles hung from the stern of the slaveship, and were lowered to the planet's surface. The muscular tentacles, then, literally sucked up any captured beings, ingesting them in such a way that very few were killed. Once inside the slaveship, captives were bound to the inner walls with a modified form of blorash jelly, where they were fed just enough to keep them alive until they could be processed by the Yuuzhan Vong. (FH1) Slaving Collar this was the name given to a wide variety of collars used to control enslaved beings. They took a number of different forms, from simple shackles to elaborate pain-delivering nooses which were equipped with deadman switches. These systems allowed a slavelord to have complete control over a slave, eliminating any chance of escape. (EGW, HSR) Slayer, The this is one of the nicknames of the Yuuzhan Vong god Yun-Yammka. (VP) Slayer, The this was the Menahuun name given to Hugo Bartyn, the man who nearly drove the Menahuun to extinction some 500 years before the Clone Wars. (GMR7) Slayers this was a new caste of Yuuzhan Vong warriors, superior even to the Hunters, created by Supreme Overlord Shimrra some four years after the start of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion. Molded from the aspects of the warrior and priest castes, the Slayers were created to serve as the final blow to the New Republic's chances to retake the galaxy. Their robust bodies were made from all manner of Yuuzhan Vong biotechnology, including vonduun crabs and dovin basals. The Slayers also appeared to have been Shamed, with Steng's Talons sticking from their bodies and oozing blood. Shimrra created the Slayers as an answer to the Jedi Knights, capable of piloting coralskippers and fighting with incredible agility and speed. They were armed with specially-bred amphistaffs, stronger and more vicious than their cousins. When cut in battle, the wounds of a Slayer healed almost immediately. Shimrra also used their creation as propaganda that proved his right to rule the Yuuzhan Vong. If their gods were truly displeased with him he reasoned, they would not have allowed the Slayers to be formed int the first place. The coralskippers of the Slayers were also unique, capable of making jumps into hyperspace on their own. These more powerful coralskippers had three triangular sections, with the forward two housing a pilot and gunner and the rear section housed the dovin basal propulsion system. The forward sections had three pairs of legs each, giving the fighter the appearance of an Aruzan stingcrawler. Each leg was equipped with a plasma missile launcher. The Slayers made their first appearance during the Galactic Alliance's attempt to rescue the prisoners who were held on Selvaris. (UF) Slayer's Conceit this was one of the many Yuuzhan Vong warships which was called to the planet Coruscant - remade into a new version of the planet Yuuzhan'tar - just before the alien invaders launched their all-out attack on the Galactic Alliance's stronghold on Mon Calamari. (UF) Slayke, Zozridor this Old Republic Navy Captain was in command of the corvette Scarlet Thranta, during the year leading up to the Clone Wars. Very little was known or remembered about his history, although he was known for his talents and abilities as a naval leader. When the Galactic Senate deadlocked itself over what to do about the Separatist crisis, Captain Slayke and his crew mutinied against the Navy and decided to take the fight directly to the Separatists. The Scarlet Thranta fled into Sluissi space, but was pursued by Nejaa Halcyon and the Plooriod Bodkin. Although Halycon managed to trap Slayke's forces on Bpfashh, Slayke had the last laugh. He sent one of his lieutenants, a Rodian named Grudo, to confront Halycon, knowing that the Jedi Master would not simply hack his way to Slayke. While Halcyon accepted Grudo's challenge of combat, Slayke slipped behind the lines and made off with the Plooriod Bodkin, adding the ship to his growing fleet. While Halcyon returned to Coruscant in embarassment, Slayke continued his campaign against the Separatists. As soon as he had escaped from the Republic, Slayke and his forces dubbed themselves Freedom's Sons and Daughters. Shortly afterward, he was officially pardoned for his mutiny by Chancellor Palpatine himself. Nevertheless, Slayke chose to remain independent. His small fleet was the only force nearby when the Separatists attacked the communications center on Praesitlyn, and his daring battle plan got him inside the Separatist blockade and onto the planet's surface. He managed to send off a request for reinforcments to Coruscant before he entered the jamming field of the Separatists. Once on Praesitlyn, his forces fought bravely, but were badly outnumbered by the Separatists' battle droids. Only the timely appearance of an Old Republic battle force - led, ironically, by Master Halcyon himself - gave them any hope. Slayke was reluctant to step out of a command position and turn the fighting over to Halcyon, but he was impressed with Halcyon's second-in-command, young Anakin Skywalker. He was also motivated by the speech of Reija Momen, who obviously disobeyed the orders of Pors Tonith in reading a prepared statement pleading for her life. As a group, they devised several plans of attack for recovering the communications center, but battlefield confusion forced them into a desparate rescue attempt. Their combined forces managed to defeat the battle droids commanded by Pors Tonith, and Slayke graciously offered to return the Plooriod Bodkin to Halcyon. Halcyon politely refused, and they parted ways on more friendly terms. (HNN5, JT) Slayn one of the Verpine colonies which helped Ackbar develop the B-Wing starfighter. (RASB) Slayn and Korpil Corporation a company formed by the neighboring Verpine colonies which helped Ackbar develop the B-Wing starfighter. It was a well-known source of starships during the time of the Old Republic, and remained loyal to the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. Following the Battle of Endor, Slayn and Korpil helped design the V-Wing combat speeder. (RASB, DESB, EGV) SlaynRoche Company this Verpine corporation produced a variety of asteroid mining and excavation vehicles during the era of the New Order. (GFT) SLD-26 this was the designation of CoMar's planetary shield generator. This immense shield generator was designed to protect a large area of a planet's surface, but could also be configured to protect an orbiting moon or space station. The Empire used the SLD-26 to protect the second Death Star, during its construction in orbit around the Forest Moon of Endor. (EGW) Sleak this was a species of insect that fed on the scum that collected on the surface of swamps. (MBS) Sled Fox this was the largest predator found on Berea, living in the tundra and preying on a variety of birds and small creatures. The sled fox had only two true legs, and had vestigial hind appendages which it used to steer its body as it slid down icy slopes. This form of locomotion earned the fox its name. (TBSB) S'lee this Trandoshan assassin worked for Jabba the Hutt during the height of the Galactic Civil War. S'lee was captured on Corellia, and Jabba dispatched Yondalla to retrieve him before he could be forced to reveal information on Jabba's business dealings. (SWGAL) Slee, Beru this woman was a noted expert in the martial art of teras kasi, during the years leading up to the Battle of Geonosis. (HNN5) Sleeft Docking Bay Maintenance this Mos Eisley corporation controlled several cargo storage locations near the spaceport. They once tried to steal high-quality droid parts from a shipment that belonged to Notsub Shipping, but an ambitious Bith named Angor Farn tried to steal it. Farn was eventually caught by Coral Ohah and a group of Alliance agents. (GG7) Sleek Cruiser Inn located on Grand Eucer Street in the capital city of Eusebus, on the planet Euceron, this hotel was definitely not sleek. Located in the shabbiest part of Eusebus, the Sleek Cruiser Inn catered to those beings who did not want to be identified while they were on Euceron, and didn't want to pay a lot for lodging. The exterior was a collection of plasteel sheets nailed together, while all usable interior space was turned over to lodging. The owner discovered that beings would pay for the space in the hallways and stairwells, and soon all manner of beings were living on the floors and in closets, as well as in the rooms. (JQ3) Sleemo this is a Huttese word used to deride or embarass another individual. Roughly translated into Basic, it means "slimeball." (SW1, YJC1) Sleemo Gang this gang of hooligans and vandals was active on the planet Talus during the height of the New Order. (GQRG) Sleemo poy this Huttese word translated into Basic as "drool". (GMR5) Sleemo Poya Jeedai this enormous, Hutt-owned yacht was one of many pleasure craft on which the band Distraction played their songs, during the early years of the New Order. Translated into Basic, the ship's name meant "The Drooling Jedi". Beings came from all over the Astal Sector of the galaxy to attend concerts aboard the Sleemo Poya Jeedai. (WOA28) Sleen this monitor-like lizard was an omnivorous feeder native to the planet Dagobah. Sleens sought out damp, dark environments which were strong with the Force. (CCG4, TCG7) Sleena this was the alias used by Shada D'ukal, when she and Talon Karrde infiltrated the Peace Brigade while trying to rescue the students at the Jedi praxeum on Yavin 4, during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. (EVC) Sleep Coffin a hibernation bed used to keep a person in suspended animation during a long, sublight stapce flight. (CS) Sleep Inducer this was another name for the Pacnorval SIL-50 stun pistol. (GFT) Sleeper this was a the name of a figure out of Charr Ontee legend. The modern Charr Ontee discovered that Jessa Dajus was the Sleeper of their legends. It was her image - or one very similar to Jessa - that the Charr Ontee found on a 1,000-year-old document within DakrStryder's fortress, in a location which came to be known as the Shrine of the Sleeper. The Yapi also believed in the legend of the Sleeper, having learned that DarkStryder was fearful of the Sleeper ever awakening. (E) Sleeper this was a slang term used to describe a hold-out blaster. (KOTOR) Sleeper Bomb a detonation device used to cripple a starship in deep space. It is attached to the ship's hull in such a way that it can continuously and innocuously drain power from the ship's core. When it reaches a certain power level, the bomb begins to draw an increasingly greater portion of the ship's power as it approaches detonation. With a shaped charge and the correct power level, the bomb explodes, ripping a hole in the ship's hull. The impending depressurization quickly and effectively kills the ship's crew and leaves her stranded in space. A sleeper bomb could also be used to destroy a ship which was berthed on the ground, provided that a nearby power source could be found to draw energy from while the bomb charged. (HSR, JQ2) Sleeper-One this was DarkStryder's name for the ancient Jedi Knight Halbret, who was referred to by the Kathol natives as the Sleeper. (E) Sleep-inducer this wrist-mounted weapon is favored by Twi'leks. It is a close-range weapon which is jabbed into the target's flesh. A small trigger releases a sleep-inducing fluid into the victim, knocking them unconsious. (THG) Sleepy Grin, The this was the term used by Palleus Chuff to describe one of the many facial expressions used by Jedi Master Yoda. Chuff was a noted actor whose portrayal of Yoda in Jedi! made him famous across the galaxy. (YDR) Sleerinwilpher-remalior this Squib, who preferred the nickname Wilpher, was a noted individual in the history of the planet Skor II. (UANT) Sleeve Gun this was the term used to describe any holdout blaster or other weapon that could be hidden inside the sleeve of a garment. When the hand was thrust outward with a flick of the wrist, the sleeve gun dropped into the palm, ready to be fired. (GMR10) Sleft-chuffni this species of huge floating gasbags was native to the gas giant Taloraan. The sleft-chuffni can grow to be 200 meters in length, and drift along capturing airborne algae with their hanging tentacles. They are the primary source of food for the fleft-wauf. (SWJ5) Sleheyron this planet was under the control of Bochaba the Hutt, during the era of the Great Sith War. (KOTOR) Sleight Box this normal-looking cargo crate has a low-power repuslor coil matrix and power supply built into the casing. This allowed the user to transport a very heavy object in a crate that, when lifted by customs agents, seems to contain something very light. In essence, it neutralizes the weight of the object inside. A crate full of thermal detonators would weigh virtually nothing when transported in a sleight box. They are fairly expensive, and used primarily by smugglers. (TFE) Sleightan this old man wandered the corridors of the Mynock 7 Space Station, accompanied by the droid L7-BO. Sleightan claimed to be down on his luck, having lost his son Armbrus to an Imperial customs officer who imprisoned him. He kept trying to sell the droid in order to have enough credits to survive, since Amrbrus could no longer send him monthly spending money. However, few realized (until it was too late) that L7-BO was also a con artist, and would flee from any being who purchased and return to Sleightan for another "sale." (SWJ11) Slenn an Imperial Vice Admiral, Slenn was placed in charge of the invasion of Datar during the Galactic Civil War. When he mistakenly made the Alliance team aware of his invasion fleet, the Alliance was able to rally and defeat the Imperials. Darth Vader executed Slenn for this mistake. (TME) Slerog Fenn this greedy Rodian tried to take financial control of the Gelgelar Free Port by offering services equal to those of Loro Ecls, but at a reduced price. Fenn had a number of criminal connections, which helped pay for Fenn's Landing and his repair facility - known as Fenn's Warehouse - and to help offset his cutthroat prices. (SWJ14, PSPG) Sleta Suke this female Ortolan was the daughter of Orto's primary ambassador to the Old Republic, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. Her father leased the Grand Reception Hall for her engagement party, after she became betrothed to the son of an important Ortolan businessbeing. However, Sleta wanted nothing to do with the arranged marriage, having fallen in love with Trunks Bibo. With the help of the Lost Ones, Trunks was able to crash the party, drugging the food in order to eliminate any opposition before "rescuing" Sleta and whisking her away. (CCW) Sleuth the brand name of Incom's A-24 scout ship. (WBC, LAA) Slice, The this was the name given to the wedge-shaped section of the galaxy which had its point in the Core Worlds and expanding outward. The Slice was originally defined in the Corellian Treaty, an ancient pact that created The Slice. The edges of The Slice were defined by the Corellian Trade Spine and the Perlemian Trade Route, and it extended into the Mid Rim and Beyond. The establishment of The Slice defined the boundaries of the Old Republic at the time. (RPG, CCW) Slice-hound this carnovirous mammal was native to Corellia, although a subspecies was also discovered on the planet Dantooine. These creatures was somewhat tmable, and often were trained to be guard beasts. (CCG, GQRG) Slicer this was one of two Skipray Blastboats stolen by Bazak's Gang. Along with the Slasher, the Slicer saw action during boarding actions. The ship's armament was upgraded to include three medium ion cannons, a pair of turret-mounted laser cannons, a proton torpedo launcher, and a concussion missile launcher. (FBS) Slicer this is the term used to describe a computer hacker. (HTTE) Slicer Chip a small information chip which allows the holder to bypass certain computer-driven systems, based on the chip's programming. They can be used to bypass door locks and security fields, to name a couple of uses. (COTF) Slicer droid a machine which is programmed to infiltrate computer systems. (COTF) SliceRat this was the pseudonym of a slicer who worked on the planet Bothawui during the early years of the New Republic. (GUN) Slicewire similar in form to a garrote, slicewire is a strong, flat wire held between two batons. The wire itself is only a molecule wide, and is finely serrated on both edges. It is capable of cutting through most solids, as the wire can withstand large amounts of abuse. (ROE) Slick this gambler was stranded at Edan II during the Imperial assault on the Alliance's Edan Base, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. (IAG) Slick a nickname Han Solo acquired while still a cadet in the Academy, it refers to a time when Badure has rigged an old U-33 loadlifter to purposely malfunction for training exercises. Han Solo was one of the cadets on the mission, and when the ship began to malfunction, Han took over and landed the crippled vessel. The officer in charge began calling Han 'Slick' because of his knowledge of the ship and his ability to land it. (HSL) Slick this viscous substance, which was essentially fermented seaweed oil produced on the planet Vaynai, had certain medicinal properties. Most of the slick produced on the planet during the height of the New Order was manufactured by Onoron Fil'vye, who controlled nearly all the exports of slick from Vaynai. When the seaweed from Vaynai's shallow oceans was pureed and allowed to ferment, it created an smily oil which stimulated tissue growth when applied to open wounds. When ingested, it helped to accelerate the body's own natural healing. When ingested in large amounts, or when taken as a recreational drug, slick caused a sort of euphoric delusion in the minds of most humanoid races. If improperly stored, slick had a slightly corrosive chemical structure that quickly ate away at plastoid containers, and could weaken most glass jars. (GMR8) Slickplast this thin film was used to produce posters and other wall hangings, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (HNN4) Slider first made popular by Dexter Jettster on the planet Coruscant, this form of ground-meat sandwich was made from perforated food-board. A slider was often served with a special sauce for garnish, although many beings consumed the garnish first as an antidote to the gastrinal distress which was often caused by the consumption of food-board. Many competitors claimed that Dex used addictive drugs in his garnish sauce, which was why his sliders were somuch more popular than any other being's version. (VD2) Slideramp this was a form of moving sidewalk developed to help get beings from one level of a building to another. (SWI67) Slidewalk a moving sidewalk used to transport people from one area to another, this device is also known as a slideway. (BTS, MC35) Slideway see slidewalk. (MC35) Sligh this Squib was part of a trio who worked behind the scenes, gathering information about the shadier parts of the galaxy and providing it to the New Republic Intelligence agency. They worked from a base on Tatooine, and were known to have extensive knowledge of the planet's deserts. Sligh accompanied Leia Organa Solo and her husband, Han Solo, to Tatooine, as part of a mission to intercept a group of Imperial agents. Sligh worked with his partners, Grees and Emala, to complete their non-human entourage. When the bidding began on a holocube image of nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker, taken when he won the Boonta Eve Classic podracer just prior to the Battle of Naboo, Han instructed Sligh to bid on it for Leia. However, Sligh got carried away with the bidding and had to be physically restrained by Han. After Tatooine, the Squibs decided that selling art to the Imperials was not only profitable, but an excellent way to obtain more information about Imperial activities. They also aligned themselves with the Invisible Shell to help further their efforts in obtaining rare artwork. They made no effort to correct the NRI's assumption that it was Ludlo Lebauer providing the artworks to the Empire, since it ensured they could continue their efforts without being identified. Unfortunately, Grees had gotten too greedy and was captured by Ludlo Lebauer and frozen in carbonite, after a deal had gone bad between them. Emala and Sligh were forced to manipulate the Solos into helping rescue Grees, who had become known as the Second Mistake to Lebauer. Using their NRI contacts, the Squibs met up with the Solos on Pavo Prime and convinced them to recover the Second Mistake in addition to the ten Alderaanian boasas which were the real object of the Solos' mission. (TG, SWI67) Sligo Pirates this gang of pirates haunted the undercity of Coruscant, during the years following the Battle of Naboo. (AA) Slii this unusual, crawling plant was distinguished by its knotted roots and large, gauzy leaves. It was often found on the coastlines of tropical planets. (EVR) Sliideptra native to the rainforests of Tel IV, the sliideptra was a species of annelid worms with three sets of eyes and an internal air sac used to collect and expel poison gas. Their yellow-white coloration has been described as "particularly distasteful" to humans. These creatures hang from tree branches by wrapping a series of tendrils around the branch, the hanging upside down. When it senses prey nearby, it expels the poisonous gas and waits for the prey to breathe it in and expire. The sliideptra shambles itself into position above the dead prey, then unwraps its tendrils until it can touch the prey. The sliideptra then extends its head and drools saliva over the prey, and then waits for preliminary digestion to begin. After an hour, the flesh of the prey become semi-liquid, and the sliideptra can then begin sucking it up. In this way, a sliideptra can feed on a carcass for several days, simply retracting its tendrils and resting in the tree in between feedings. (COG) Slim starfighter pilot slang term for an A-Wing. (IJ) Slime Sea this disgusting body of water, found on the planet Sullust, was noted for the dedicated and vocal sailors who worked on it. The vulgar jargon of the Slime Sea sailors was legendary for its crude and insensitive nature. (MBS) Slime Yeast this was a disgusting form of plantlife. (LTA3) Slime-bug a disgusting creature native to the planet Aracara. (HAS) Slimego this Rodian bounty hunter accompanied Crutag to Trinta, in pursuit of a team of Alliance agents. He and Slimego were intent on taking the rebels dead or alive, although Crutag wanted them alive to obtain a larger bounty. Slimego was captured by the Alliance agents and stranded on Trinta, along with Slizzik. (DOE) Slime-snake this species of snake was native to the planet Dagobah, and was named for the viscous slime it exuded from beneath its scales. This slime helped to prevent parasites from attaching to its skin, and its awful taste discouraged larger predators. (SWED) Slime-wart an unintelligent creature. (TME) Slimp the eyes of this creature are considered a culinary delicacy by the Hutts. (BF) Sling Racer similar in many respects to podracers, these modified airspeeders used a variety of maneuvering vanes and jets to wind through a course, with repulsors used only to keep the vehicle off the ground. Also like podracers, these airspeeders often required their pilots to operate and control several individual jets and engines, leaving little time for concentration on the racecourse. (SPG) Sling Racing this sport burst onto the galactic scene after podracing was outlawed on many worlds. Using lightweight, modified airspeeders, racers were forced to navigate though mountains and canyons at incredible speeds. (SPG) Slingball this sport was popular during the early decades of the New Republic. Played in an indoor arena, two teams used curved gloves throw a ball back and forth, in an effort to get close enough to the other team's goal to throw the ball in. (U) Slip-jaws Maneuver named for the scissor-like mandibles of the slash-spider, this starfighter maneuver was used by the pilots of the Old Republic to draw off pursuit before shooting the enemy craft. Two pilots flew in patterns that were exactly opposite in pattern, splitting their pursuit into two groups. At the height of their arc, the two pilots then cut back sharply, until they were flying directly at one another. At the last second, the two ships jinked ever so slightly, passing belly-to-belly while firing on the enemy ships that were pursuing the other fighter. The surprised enemy ships usually could not maneuver out of the path of the oncoming blasts in time, and were destroyed. For most human pilots, this maneuver was almost impossible, since it subjected body to incredble G-forces and required split-second timing. However, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi perfected the maneuver during the height of the Clone Wars. (E3N) Slippery Eel Casino this upscale casino served as a front for the illicit activities of its owner, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (GCG) Slippery Gelgelar Eel despite its name, this was the best place to eat at Gelgelar Free Port. Run by the Ithorian Thulls, the Slippery Gelgelar Eel catered to every level of society. (PSPG) Slips this was the name of Mara Jade's V-1 astromech droid, used aboard the Jade's Fire. (VOF) SlipSheet this thin sheet of metal has many uses. (CFG) Slipter this company maunfactured small, personal-use landspeeders. (VOF) Slique Brighteyes this was one of the last surviving Gulmarids, during the early years of the New Republic. He hired Boba Fett to kill Mir Tork and Leonis Murthe', the two Imperial who destroyed the Gulmarid civilization, with just 100 credits and the implied notion that Fett needed to eliminate them in order to regain his reputation as the galaxy's best bounty hunter. Slique managed to survive on the planet Basteel just long enough for Fett to return with the heads of the two Imperials, before finally dying. (AOD) Slisst this Trandoshan trained on his homeworld of Dosha to be a bounty hunter, and left to seek his fortune. Overly confident in his own abilities, Slisst was unprepared for the ferocity with which a cornered target could fight back. After being severely injured when his first bounty fought back and escaped, Slisst briefly considered retirement, but instead joined the Bounty Hunters Guild in order to gain access to their resources. He acquitted himself quite well under the Guild, but yearned to locate that first bounty and make him pay for the embarrassment he caused. (WOTC) Slith a primitive, reptilian race native to the deserts of Yavin 13, the Slith awere limbless carnivores noted for their large mouths, which were filled with spiked teeth. They moved about by "swimming" through the sand and over the rocks, but could also move laterally - a motion called side-slithering - with incredible speed. The Slith lived in a nomadic, patriarchal society, with small tribes of no more than 15 individuals moving across the desert in search of food and water. Each tribe seemed to have an alpha male, two breeding females, and a male "lieutenant", in addition to immature individuals. (GG2, LW, PH) Slith Skael this Sluissi served the Old Republic as the chief of the communications staff at the Intergalactic Communications Center on Praesitlyn, during the height of the Clone Wars. He served under Reija Momen, and was especially protective of her when Separatist forces stormed the center and took the staff hostage. He was outwardly a very calm cool individual, but he was passionate about his work and the attachments he made in life. (JT) Slitherhorn this instrument was considered part of the repertoire of a jizz band, during the last years of the New Order. (CCG9) Slithering Destroyer this was one of the names used by the New Republic to describe Tu-Scart, the Beater created by the Yuuzhan Vong to destroy structures that are in the path of the Yuuzhan Vong army. Note that the Balance Point claims that Tu-Scart is the Biter. (WOTC) Slithian this sibilant language was the native tongue of the Slith race. (PH) Sliven this Tusken Raider was the leader of his tribe when he decided to adopt Tahiri Veila. Sliven himself had been separated from his tribe several months earlier, after surviving a skirmish with a group of smugglers, and was taken in by Tahiri's parents, Tryst and Cassa. They tended to his wounds and restored him to health, despite the inherent cultural differences between humans and Tusken Raiders. While in their care, Sliven learned the Basic language, and became fond of Tahiri. The compassion of Tryst and Cassa made Sliven understand that their two peoples could live together, if only they were able to look beyond their ingrained fear and hatred of each other. To help rebuild his strength, and to help repay is debt, Sliven began to teach Tryst how to fight with a gaderffi. It was during one of their training sessions that Sliven's clan found him. They had been tracking him ever since the smuggler attack, and were surprised to find him in combat with a human. Believing him to be in trouble, the Tusken Raiders attacked and killed Tryst and Cassa with a swiftness that startled Sliven. Rather than abandoning Tahiri to the desert, Sliven demanded that she be taken into the tribe. However, he faced criticism from his tribe for the decision, especially from Vexa. He was forced to keep Tahiri's true parentage a complete secret from the girl, on penalty of death. Before leaving the farm behind, Sliven made a small pendant from a peice of mud, which he imprinted with the fingerprints of both Tryst and Cassa. The pendant he gave to Tahiri, although he could only tell her that the prints were from her parents. In order to learn the complete story of her parents, Tahiri would have to earn her place among the Tusken Raiders in a trial of adulthood. Sliven abided by the agreement, mainly because he loved the child and wanted her to grow up strong and free. Several years later, when Tionne came to Tatooine looking for Force-sensitive individuals, Sliven allowed Tahiri to travel to Yavin 4 in order to receive training as a Jedi. However, knowing that Tahiri would soon have to face her trial, Sliven made a deal with Tahiri. Tahiri had to return six months later and face the trials of a Tusken Raider youth. If Tahiri succeeded, then Tahiri would be allowed to learn of her true parentage. If she chose to remain on Yavin 4, she would be banished from the tribe forever. Sliven secretly hoped she would remain with the Jedi, although he admitted to himself that he didn't want to die. Tahiri surprised everyone, even Vexa, by returning to Tatooine and surviving her trial. Sliven gladly told her the truth about her parents, and was relieved when Tahiri felt no anger at him or the tribe for their deaths. He was also quietly heppy when Tahiri made her deicison to return to Yavin 4 and continue her training as a Jedi. As they parted, Sliven gave Tahiri a second pendant, this one with his own fingerprint, as a reminder of all three of her parents. Sliven passed away shortly after Tahiri returned at the Jedi praxeum on Yavin 4. (P, KB, FH1) Sliverfish this schooling fish was native to the planet Spira, and was the favored food of the Camray Eel. (SWJ1) Slivilith first encountered on the planet Arbra, this immense, avian predator was noted for it unusual body structure. Resembling a huge crab, the slivilith's body was wide and flat, with a pair of reptilian wings sprouting from its shoulders. The underside of the slivilith was dotted with thick tentacles, which it used in place of arms. The wings of this creature were blue across the top, and creamy-white below. The rest of the body was greenish-blue, with the belly being the same white as the underside of the wings. Most of the galaxy considered the slivilith a myth, a belief that was emphasized by the holo-series The Voyages of the VSD Protector. Supporting this belief was the fact that only four sightings of living sliviliths have been recorded since the era of the Freedon Nadd Uprisings. Xenobiologists agreed that the slivilith was not a creature that could have evolved on its own, however. Many believed that the ancient Arkanians created them, while other held that the Sith Lords were responsible. In reality, it was later discovered, the slivilith was one of the Yuuzhan Vong's earliest attempts to create a living ship that could travel faster than light, for use in obtaining information on nearby galaxies. The slivilith project was eventually abandoned, but not before many were released into the void. The Hoojibs managed to learn than the slivilith on Arbra had traveled through space for many years before landing on Arbra. This information, when re-analyzed many years later, pointed out the startling fact that the Yuuzhan Vong had been experimenting with inter-galactic travel for more than 4,000 years. (WOTC, ANT, SWDB, MC55) S'lixike this New Republic Naval officer was the Commander of the 32nd Cruiser Squadron. He scoffed at the Kalindean DeepSpace Fleet, despite the fact that they held their own against Imperial and Corporate Sector forces. (TSK) Slizzik this Barabel was part of the team assembled by Crutag the Taloron Hunter, during his attempt to recover the bounties on a group of Alliance agents. She and her husband joined Crutag's gang some three years before the Battle of Yavin. Slizzik and Slimego were intent on taking the rebels dead or alive, although Crutag wanted them alive to obtain a larger bounty. Slizzik was eventually captured by the Alliance agents and stranded on Trinta with Slimego. (DOE) Sljee this low, slab-shaped alien race was native to the planet Sljee. Their bodies were surrounded with a number of prehensile tentacles, and olfactory antennae projected from its upper surface. These aliens use their antennae to smell out other lifeforms, since they have no true eyes. They have not yet adapted well to the multitude of alien lifeforms in the galaxy, and humans particularly confound their sense of smell. Sljee moved about on a collection of short, stumpy legs. Most other races were unfamiliar with the Sljee, and often mistook them for some bizarre form of alien creature. (HSR, CSA, AE, WOTC) Sljee a planet, the homeworld of the Sljee race. (CSA) Sljee this was the native language of the Sljee race. (WOTC) Sloane, Baruche this Corporate Sector Authority Fleet Commander was in control of the starships which tried to wrestle the Kalinda System from the hands of the pro-Imperial forces and New Republic forces already in the system. Sloane led the battle group from the command ship Enforce. A tall, stern man with gray eyes and a grim expression, Sloane's loyalty to the CSA was unwavering. He commanded respect, and didn't appreciate failure. (TSK) Sloat, Warren this man served as a Judicial Official for the Old Republic, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. Sloat presided over the trial of Ker-Zakk and Egome Fass, on the planet Coruscant, but was forced to call an extended recess when both aliens began fighting with each other. (HNN4) Slochan a lush plant native to Belsavis. It bears a sturdy fruit, which allows it to be packaged by droids, instead of humanoids. (COJ) Sloke this was one of the more common surnames used by the Duros people. Like all such names, Sloke was used only for official business, to indicate one individual from another when in the presense of non-Duros. The meaning of this name was unknown. (GCG) Sloma this was once of the many names given to Duros females. The meaning of this name was lost over time. (GCG) Sloogarian this was a race of diminutive, tadpole-shaped aliens. They lacked true limbs, using a group of extendable pseudopods to move about and grasp objects. As a race, Sloogarians were known to be pathetic liars, twisting the truth in order to gain an advantage. (T16) Sloom, Regec this smuggler was hiding from the Empire on Gelgelar when he first met Cev Malanx. They formed a quick friendship, and became smuggling partners. They plied the Outer Rim - based out of Betha II - until it became unpopular to do so, then fled for the Core Worlds after helping the New Republic locate Meres Ulcane. (SWJ8) Sloor this was a common name among members of the Dug race. (UANT) Slootheberry a fruit used to make wrinkle cream. (COJ) Sloppet an obnoxious Rylothian vermin. (JTH) Slork this species of foul-smelling beast was native to the marshlands of Kidron. They were solitary scavengers which marked out their territories and defended them from others of their kind. They consumed just about anything, from garbage to carrion to industrial wastes, and fed ravenously when hungry. In general, though, slorks are harmless to other species.Because of their diet, slorks possess an intensely noxious scent, making them exempt from the food chain because no other predator could stand to get close to them. Slorks use their noses to sense their environment by "breathing" vibrations, and a slork with an injured nose was essentially blind to their environment. (COG) Slork a bad-smelling bird native to Corellia. (TFE) Slorth this is a type of slovenly creature which, although large in size, is fairly low on the evolutionary scale. (TBH) Slosin, Mox this man served Emperor Palpatine as one of his High Inquisitors, terrorizing the Lesser Plooriod Cluster during the height of the New Order. Slosin was known as one of the Empire's most sadistic and cruel individuals, rivalling High Inquisitor Tremayne in sheer reputation. Slosin spent much of his time searching out Alliance cells in the Lesser Plooriod Cluster, traveling in his Trenchant-class cruiser Ironhand, and controlling the Cluster from his palace on Urce. (AIR) Slothar this musical instrument was played by waving it in the air. (SWI67) Slott this alien was a former slicer who worked as a computer expert, during the early years of the New Republic. (GUN) Slow Almost Menacing Smirk, The this was the term used by Palleus Chuff to describe one of the many facial expressions used by Jedi Master Yoda. Chuff was a noted actor whose portrayal of Yoda in Jedi! made him famous across the galaxy. (YDR) Slow Dancing Star this song, written and played by Annadale Fayde, first appeared on the compilation Darkness on the Land. It was rated scarlet by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9) Slssk this Hutlarian was among the mercenaries and bounty hunters assembled by Beilert Valance to attack and destroy the Anglebay Station on Telos-4, in an act of revenge that the former Imperial stormtrooper carried out shortly after the Battle of Yavin. Slssk was a former gladiator who had survived many battles on Loovria before winning his freedom and becoming a mercenary. He later signed on with Valance, and served as the first mate aboard the Kill Switch for many years. (SWMW) Sludbug a slow-moving insect. (COJ) Sludd this treacherous alien served King Gokus as a general in the armed forces of the planet Alzar, during the early years of the New Order. Unknown to Gokus, it was General Sludd who convinced Prince Plooz to stow away on a freighter to the planet Sooma. (MDCAR) Sludese this was the spoken language of the Sludir, consisting of harsh-sounding vocalizations. No written form of the language existed, and any visual description of concepts was accomplished with base-six mathematics or intricate images. (UANT) Sludge Panther this feline predator was native to Talus, and was named for the fact that its primary hunting grounds were near swamps and other fetid locations. (GQRG) Sludgenews this term originated in the Corporate Sector, and referred to sensationalist journalism and the gathering of news on just about any controversial or inane subject. Much of it revolved around the exploits of holovid stars and sports figures, but also reported on women who claimed to be carrying Emperor Palaptine's children and on the fact the Darth Vader was still alive, just hiding out until he could return to reinstate the Empire. Much of it was blatantly false information meant to stir up more controversy, but the masses bought their newsfeeds with gusto. (SOA) Sludir a centaurian race native to the planet Sluudren, the Sludirs are a violent, military race with a history of warfare and combat. They have six short, muscular legs supporting a heavy body. Their upper torso has two arms, and their long skulls are marked by a large, tooth-filled mouth. Their skin is naturally thick and dense, providing them a natural armor that they take great pride in. They evolved a primitive, tribal society based on a complex feudal system containing several rigid castes. Each caste has its own codes and rituals, but primary among all of them is the honor of battle. To the Sludir, combat is the surest test of individual power. No Sludir has ever fled from battle. They also have an intense desire to further their families, and the securing of an heir is extremely important. However, the Sludirs' immense strength and unusual appearance made them prime targets for slavers and mercenaries. The Empire did nothing to assist the Sludir, declaring them a legitimate slave race. Thus, many Sludir found off Sluudren were either slaves or criminals until the Battle of Endor. With the demise of the Empire, the Sludir retook control of Sluudren and established a loose form of government made up from crimelords of varying degrees. Many Sludir who returned to their homeworld were dismayed to find this new government, and soon left the planet once again for a better life. (GG12, UANT) Sludir Soap this mushy substance was created by the Sludir to patch their natural, armor-like skin. (GG12) Slug Beast a large, brown creature native to the lower levels of the Kashyyyk forest ecosystem. Resembling little more than a large patch of slime, the slug beast hangs itself over tree branches and waits for its prey to stumble onto it. It then reacts by heaving its bulk upward, capturing its prey by wrapping itself around it. It then exudes digestive juices into the cavity it creates, dissolving its prey and then absorbing the nutrients. (DK) Slug Named Grendel, The a book written by Rogar Farnoster, about the doomed mission of the starship Darkfire to hunt down the legendary space slug Grendel. (SWSB) Slugga this female Gorph was the Queen of her people during the early years of the New Order. She was continually hoping that her son, Vork, would find a princess, but eventually tired of his procrastination. Queen Slugga captured the young Ewok Latara, hoping that Latara would marry her son. (ECAR) Sluggins, Gad this man was part of the team dispatched to Corellia to capture or kill the Jedi Master Eelysa and any other Jedi they found. Slug, as he was known to his comrades, was a member of the Peace Brigade who worked for Roxi Barl during the mission. They ran into Han and Leia Organa Solo at the medical facility that was treating Eelysa, and were forced to flee or be shot by the Solos. (REC) Sluggo the Hutt this was the psuedonym used by the founder of the jizz band Hutt. He was obviously not a Hutt. (GMS) Slugland this was a smuggler's nickname for Nal Hutta. (SWJ7) Slug-rat this foul creature is native to the plabet Ruten. It resembles a rat in its initial appearance, but is completely hairless and has a long, slimy body. The slug-rat has four legs that move it quickly along, and its toothy bite is almost always rabid. They breed quickly, and have thwarted every attempt at extermination by the Ruten natives. The average length of a slug-rat is about one meter. (TSK) Slug-rifle an out-dated weapon that shoots a metal projectile at its target. (HSL) Slugthrower a small tool that can be used as a weapon. (DFR) Sluis Control the transportation monitoring center at the Sluis Van Shipyards. (HTTE) Sluis Sector area of New Republic control containing Sluis Van, Bpfassh, Dagobah, and the Praesitlyn communications station. (HTTE) Sluis Van this was the primary planet in the Sluis sector. The native Sluissi lived in habitation spheres that were placed at or near the surface of the planet, allowing them the abiity to access the planet's resources. (HTTE, SWJ15) Sluis Van Central this space station, orbiting Sluis Van, was loyal to the New Republic. The primary duty of the space station was the protection of the Sluissi and the Sluis Van Shipyards. (HTTE, DFR) Sluis Van Congregate this was the name of the governing body of the planet Sluis Van. (SWJ2) Sluis Van Outer Starfighter Base this was the New Republic's primary starfighter base, located in orbit around Sluis Van during the early years of the New Republic. (DARK) Sluis Van Shipyards this orbital shipyard is controlled by the Sluissi. In a stationary orbit around Sluis Van, the shipyard is a long, multi-segmented station with a wide central tunnel. Each of sixteen modules contains starship repair facilities, along with living accommodations and shops. (HTTE, HTTEC) Sluissese this was the native language of the Sluissi people. (GMR10) Sluissi native to the planet Sluis Van, these creatures are humanoid from the waist up, but have snake-like tails below the waist. The Sluissi have long been supporters of the Republic, and have shared their technology freely with other member planets. They are known as a plodding, methodical race which has an easy-going attitude and never seems to get excited. (HTTE, DFRSB) Sluissi Wanderlust this transport ship was pressed into passenger duty shortly before the Clone Wars, carrying refugees from Separatist worlds to Naboo. It was supposed to land at Kwilaan Starport, but was prevented from doing so immediately by a protest staged by local miners. The Sluissi Wanderlust was eventually cleared to land at Theed. (HNN5) Slum Rat this rodent, a relative of the womprat, was native to the planet Tatooine. (GQRG) Slungerhound this furry mammal, which stood about a half-meter in height, was purchased as a pet by those beings who needed more security. However, these creatures were banned as pets in many Core sectors when it was learned that they attacked their owners as often as they attacked intruders. (SWJ10) Slurd-u pas pas min this Snivvian phrase meant "I did not mean any insult." (HNN5) Slurry Sea this was the nickname used by the natives of the Moridebo District, on the planet Metellos, to describe the Ciuray Sea. (CCW) Slusani Interstellar Pharmacologies this medical corporation produced a variety of bandaging and sterilization products of Sluissi design, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (FOP, GFT) Slushtime this was the term used by the Gamorreans to describe the spring season on their homeworld of Gamorr. It was named because the climate was usually rainy and dismal, and runoffs of melting snow turn the ground into muddy quagmires. It was during Slushtime that most of the fungi and mold grown on the planet begin to grow, taking hold in the damp ground and dank hollows. Most Gamorrean offspring are born during this season, and most Gamorrean weddings take place at the midpoint of slushtime. The end of slushtime, denoted by the gradual drying out of the mudflats, signals the beginning of wartime, and sparks the raiding of other villages. (SWJ14) Sluuce Canyon this relatively straight canyon was located just west of Mos Eisley, and provided travelers with easy access from the higher land of the Jundland Wastes. (IWST) Sluudren this rocky, Outer Rim world is the home planet of the Sludir race. (GG12) Sly Moore this bald, female being was Supreme Chancellor Palpatine's aide, during the last years of the Old Republic. A native of the planet Umbara, Sly Moore was rumored to have engineered the removal of Sei Taria from public office, thereby ensuring that she was named as Palpatine's aide. This was never proven, however, but that did not dispel other rumors about her possible hidden agenda. In reality, Sly Moore worked behind the scenes to ensure that Palpatine's plans were carried out, often making anonymous calls to Senators and groups to play on their emotions and loyalties. After the onset of the Clone Wars, Sly Moore was given a standing order from Chancellor Palpatine: no matter what his schedule, Palpatine could always be interrupted for a meeting with Anakin Skywalker. Sly Moore was portrayed by Sandi Finley in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. (SWI53, SWDB, JT, SOJ) Slyder this Rodian bounty hunter nearly captured Kyle Katarn and Jan Ors aboard the Star of Empire, shortly before the Battle of Yavin. Slyder approached Governor Dol Donar II with the information on Jan's location and Kyle defection, and accompanied the Donars when they took off after Jan, Kyle, and the Truly Sorry. Before leaving the Star of Empire, Slyder managed to capture the droid A-Cee, and hoped that its memory banks would contain valuable information to sell to the Empire. When they activated the droid, however, it took notice of Nathan Donar's Imperial uniform and self-destructed. Slyder and the Donars were killed in the blast. (SFE) Slyte an alien race. (COJ) Slyter, Talon a native of the planet Draethos, this man was a noted expert in the martial art of teras kasi, during the years leading up to the Battle of Geonosis. (HNN5) Slyther Bushforb this Nuknog was living in the CoCo District of Coruscant during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. Slyther was a private investigator who had learned to keep his nose out business that wasn't specifically his or his client's. He was also a frequent patron of Dex's Diner. (HNN4, SWDB) Slythmonger this term was used to describe any beings who illegally sold prescription drugs or narcotics for a disbarred physician. (HNN4) Slythor this Squib was a major crimelord who worked from a base on Korad during the height of the Galactic Civil War. He considered himself the "High Exalted Ruler of Korad,´a position few doubted because no one wanted to live on the junk-covered planet. He traveled about the planet on the Peeve, a pleasure craft created from a salvaged Imperial AT-AT walker. (OE) Slzzk this Hutlarian served as Valance's first mate. When the mercenary band attacked Telos-4, it was Slzzk who discovered Don-Wan Kihotay and learned of Luke Skywalker's part in the destruction of the first Death Star. Believing him to be on the planet Aduba-3, Valance and his team set out to destroy Skywalker. After a brief firefight with the Rabbit's Foot in orbit around Aduba-3, Slzzk and the crew traveled to the planet's surface to search the downed ship for Alliance survivors. After Jimm the Starkiller Kid and Jaxxon arranged a stampede of banthas which killed most of Valance's ment, Slzzk was shot by Amaiza. (MC16) Smad this was a common name given to male Kel Dor. Like all Kel Dor given names, it was short enough that it didn't attract the attention of certain wind spirit, which would carry away young children with long-winded names. (GCG) Smada a Hutt gangster, Smada used the planet D'vouran as his base. The small gang wars that erupted on the planet allowed him to take control and rise to power. Smada maintained a group of Gank Killers as bodyguards and enforcers, and once tried to recruit Mammon Hoole into his schemes. He hoped to use the Shi'ido as an assassin, and would do almost anything to acquire Hoole's services. The Shi'ido refused, and Smada then captured Tash and Zak Arranda in an effort to get Hoole's agreement. Still Hoole refused, although he did try to rescue the children. In a struggle near the Heart of D'vouran, Hoole managed to recover the children, while Smada fell into the pit and was consumed by the planet. (GOF1) Sma'Da, Drawmas this immense human was known for his ability to predict the outcome of the battles waged during the Galactic Civil War. Through his self-proclaimed Invisible and Ineluctable Casino, he offered the galaxy's richest beings to wager on the outcome of the multitude of confrontations between the Alliance and the Empire. No battle was too small for Sma'Da, who became quite accurate in determining the odds for each side of the battle. He was too good, in the eyes of Emperor Palpatine, who put out a substantial bounty for Sma'Da's capture. In order to avoid being taken, Sma'Da remained in his own home, and only ventured out to the establishment of Salla C'airam, where weapons were not allowed. This didn't deter Zuckuss and 4-LOM, who installed a small power source in the droid's head which took the place of its primary motivator. This meant that the droid would be unable to move once it was removed, but it meant that Zuckuss would be able to get a working blaster inside C'airam's bar. The plan worked to perfection, as Sma'Da was completely unaware of his imminent capture. Zuckuss managed to capture Sma'Da, and obtained a second motivator for 4-Lom from C'airam, before turning in the man for the bounty. After being released from custody, Sma'Da accepted a bet from Manaroo. The wager was based on whether Dengar would survive the mission he and Boba Fett undertook, to discover the plans of Kuat of Kuat. Sma'Da had little faith in Dengar, and took the bet. In the end, Dengar survived, and Sma'Da was forced to pay them a handsome return on Manaroo's original bet. (HM) Smak telia this was the Huttese word for "snack." (GMR5) Smalyun this man, a native of the planet Aargau, served as a Captain for Bank of Aargau Security, Limited, during the height of the New Order. He eventually replaced Captain Ryyts, although his new subordinates failed to find a way to respect him. He was continually making excuses for his own actions and miseducation, covering up by asking his officers to brief him on "the latest technology." (PH) S'man, H. an Alliance Commander working on the Independence, he was almost seven feet tall and weighed almost 300 pounds. His size helped him gain a measure of control over the young starfighter pilot recruits that made their way to the Independence, such as Keyan Farlander. (XW) Smarck this wilderness planet was the home of Black Sun's operations, during the era of the New Republic followed the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn. (CE2) Smart Blanket a blanket which has special sensors and circuits which allow it to monitor the user's body temperature and the surrounding conditions to adjust the blanket's ability to heat and protect the user. (CS) Smarteel Cabrool Nuum had a base here, before Jabba the Hutt killed him. (JTH) Smartfuse this is a type of detonation fuse that can be programmed to go off after certain criteria are met. The most common is a time delay of up to two months from activation. The fuse can also be set off by temperature, moisture, or pressure changes. (CRO) Smartrope a strong cord tipped with a heat-seeking device, it is very useful for ensnaring prey or an opponent. Boba Fett's Mandalorian armor has at least one installed, which he used to try and hold Luke during Luke's escape from Jabba the Hutt and the Pit of Carkoon. (ROTJ, HTTE) Smartvac this was a generic term used to describe a specialized vacuum-cleaning droid developed during the last decades of the Old Republic. (YDR) Smarx, Plo this Doctor was in charge of Hydrospeare Corporation's Design Team Beta, until he was imprisoned for sedition and espionage by the Empire. (AIR) Smashball this sport was popularlized during the last century of the Old Republic, and continued to maintain a large following during the New Order and into the era of the New Republic. It involved 25 players wearing skates, all of whom carried thick mallets that were used to strike the ball and sent it toward a goal. (COJ, HNN4, GMR1) Smashbone Fever this disease caused the ligaments in a being's body to tear violently, literally smashing the bones when they ruptured. The disease was believed to be caused by a microorganism that was neither bacteria nor virus, and was considered about fifty percent fatal even when treated with muscle relaxants. Although there was no known cure for smashbone fever, it sometimes went into remission, only to reappear later in life. (MJH) Smasher developed by Locris Syndicates, this was a form of personal protection armor made for private security forces. Modified versions were also used by bounty hunters. (GUN) Smath, Sodilayno an employee of TransGalMeg Industries, this small, dark-skinned human operated the souvenir shop located in Narg Starport. Smath was rude and loud, but he didn't make his living selling trinkets. Instead, he was the primary source of information and black market goods at the starport, and the bluster he expresses is more of a cover. Despite his high prices, Smath's information was quite often reliable. (TA) Smazzo this type music, punctuated by its percussion, was popular during the last decades of the Old Republic. (SHPT) Smebba Dunk this Hutt was in command of the Clan Council, at the point when the Empire first took control of Nar Shaddaa's Corellian Sector. (SWJ7) Smeberellich a Twi'lek deity. (JTH) Smeel, Jenn this Imperial Army Colonel took the place of Crix Madine, after Madine defected to join the Alliance. (SWJ5) Smeeleeya this was the Huttese verb for "to smile." (GMR5) Smekt this female Noghri worked as a clerk for Hyperspeed Express at their base on Wayland, during the years following the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn. She was a very demanding representative, and was always suspicious of Imperial spies trying to break into company records. When Dal Konur arrived on Wayland to search for a lightsaber, he used the Force to cloud Smekt's mind, making her believe he was actually the Jedi Knight Streen. He then arranged for several shipments to be transported to Bilbringi, where he planned to steal a ship and travel to Bastion. (WOA29) Smelly Saint a smuggling ship known to run illegal copies of agricultural droids in the Kimm Systems. It is a light stock freighter, not capable of long hauls. (COJ) Smethwile, Chalden this Imperial Lieutenant serves as a customs inspector at the spaceport on Kelada, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. A tall, gaunt man who was overly insulting to the independent spacers he detained, Smethwile often overlooked spacing infractions while berating a freighter's crew. (SWJ5) Smiff, Relan this man was a noted herpetologist who investigated the evolution of giant, fanned rawls on the planet Naboo, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (SWGAL) Smiler any individual affected by the herb savorium. They were described as the only truly contented individuals in the galaxy. A smiler is characterized by a totally accommodating nature, and would do anything for anyone. For this reason, they were prime targets for slave labor, since they would work until they were exhausted and worked for free. (DRO) Smileredon-Verdont known as Smiley, this annoying Squib had a vastly enlarged view of his position in life. Despite the fact that he was traded at age seven for a mining borelifter, and spent much of his life as a drifter in the Minos Cluster, he would gladly tell you that he was raised on the Wholesale and trained in the Mystic Martial Arts of Squib Combats and Transactions. He was briefly employed on a freighter in the Minos Cluster, and claimed that he and his partner tamed with wild forests of Yelsain by themselves. (HR) Smiley a nickname used to describe Klorr Vilia, after he had become affected by his own creation, savorium. He was kept impounded by Master Zorneth, who was one of the few who knew the secret of savorium because he was present when Vilia first ingested savorium. Smiley was kidnapped by the Dictator-Forever Craw, who wanted to have the secret of savorium for his own evil uses. Smiley was rescued by R2-D2 and C-3PO, with the help of Shay and the Revoltists, but later perished when Zorneth's starship self-destructed while under attack by Craw's forces. (DRO) Smiley this was the name used by Mace Windu to describe Nick Rostu, before they were properly introduced. (SHPT) Smith, Gideon this boisterous, independent prospector spent much of his career working the Sil'Lume Asteroid Belt. He and his partner, Sidney Shortfang, took a great deal of work with the Tredway family on 24 Tredway. When they learned that Erling Tredway had been captured by Imperial Governor Parnell and imprisoned on Tol Ado, shortly after the Battle of Yavin, they enlisted the help of Luke Skywalker in rescuing him. They learned that Erling's sister, Dena, had been sent to 24 Tredway to convince Erling to stop his rebellious activity in the Belt, but found Dena had been injured in Parnell's attack on 24 Tredway. They brought Dean to Ire Eleazari, then returned to Tol Ado to rescue Erling. However, in their initial flight from the Deathblock, Gideon was bounced from their boss-buggy while they were being chased by Imperial forces. Gideon went down shooting, but was quickly cut down by Imperial stormtroopers. His death meant a great deal to Luke, and he sadly remembered Gideon's contributions when he returned to Yavin 4. (JH) Smitken this man was the Port Import Inspector at the Drepplin starport, during the early years of the New Republic. (POC) Smoke Demon summoned from the very essence of The Force, this creature existed as a deadly plume of smoke until it could feed on living tissue. When it captured a living being, the smoke demon first paralyzed it, then insinuated its smoky form into the physical body of its prey. The smoke demon then sucked every bit of living essence from the body, leaving nothing behind. As it fed, the smoke demon became more substantial. As it grew stronger, the only way to kill a smoke demon was with the Force itself. When a smoke demon died, the souls of its victims - which had been trapped inside it - were finally freed. (LTA1) Smoke Moth this small, flying insect was once native to the planet Nal Hutta. (NEGV) Smoke Screamer this combination sonic screecher and smoke bomb was often used by Puggles Trodd. When detonated, the smoke screamer gives off thick, black clouds of smoke along with an ear-piercing wail. (TM) Smoking Blaster this smuggling ship was once employed by Nilya Fek'ra to transport security droid logic matrices to the rebels on Cotellier, during the Galactic Civil War. The ship's computer memory also held information on Yosger's operations, which resulted in Yosger's pirates attacking and waylaying the ship en route to Cotellier. The Smoking Blaster was a modified Loronar medium transport ship, measuring 75 meters in length and armed with four twin laser cannons. The ship had been in service for 50 years prior to the Battle of Endor, although its owners were heavily in debt to Yosger for the ship. (GMH) Smoking Jets a pre-fab bar and grill on Spaceport Row in Plawal. Like most of its kind, the Smoking Jets was build from 3 pre-fab cubes linked together in a line, with the connecting walls knocked out. (COJ) Smoky Crystal another name for Spook Crystals. (POT) Smoky Dreams Bria Lavval sang this song with Umjing Baab and his Swinging Trio aboard the Queen of Empire. (RD) Smoo this was one of the many Twi'leki clans which were native to the planet Ryloth. In the Twi'leki language, the clan's name meant "blessed". (GCG) Smoor this plant is often used by terraformers as a food source. It grows in harsh climates. (POT) Smootie this elderly, alien criminal was incarcerated at the Oovo IV prison facility during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. Smootie was once good friends with Jango Fett, and served as Fett's primary source of inside information for many years. Smootie later provided Fett with information on the Bando Gora cult, when Fett returned to Oovo IV to break Bendix Fust out of prison. He related the story of another bounty hunter who had tried to locate the Bando Gora, but returned in a state of shaking fear and without any memory of where he had gone. (BH) Smoppy a putty-like substance used by the Twi-leki. (JTH) Smotl this alien race was characterized by its blue-green skin. (APS) SM-series Droid this form of automaton was developed by the New Republic and used as scavengers at battle sites. As directed by Operation Flotsam and the Historic Battle Site Preservation Act, these droids were used to recover any physical evidence from a battle site, for investigation by the New Republic Intelligence agency, prior to release for public viewing. These droids were often accompanied by DA-series analysis droids. (CTD) Smugglers' Alliance in the years following Grand Admiral Thrawn's defeat, the tenuous collaboration between the galaxy's best smugglers was consolidated into a formal alliance which agreed to assist the New Republic in any way possible. Mara Jade served as the liaison between the Republic and the Alliance for many years, before marrying Luke Skywalker and training at the Jedi praxeum on Yavin 4. During the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, the Smugglers' Alliance maintained a low profile, as many of its members turned to more legitimate activities such as running supplies and weapons to worlds that had been ravaged by the alien invaders. With the surrender of the Yuuzhan Vong at Coruscant some five years after the invasion began, the leaders of the Smugglers' Alliance decide that it was time to disband the alliance. Many of the goods they had been providing to the galaxy - chief among them the various forms of spice - had been in short supply during the war, and most beings had been forced to confront their addictions and overcome them. This meant that there was a very small market for these illegal goods. Thus, the members of the alliance set off to help the galaxy rebuild itself. (COTF, UF) Smuggler's Confederation this loose alliance was formed in the Cularin System, shortly before the Battle of Naboo. They were the chief rivals to the power of Riboga the Hutt, having organized themselves into a loose guild in order to gain a measure of respect and power in the system. Over time, Riboga made a deal with the Confederation which brought the organization into Riboga's operations. The day-to-day operations of the Confederacy were unchanged, and many smugglers actually welcomed the leadership Riboga brought to the group. (LFC) Smuggler's Fade this was the name used by smugglers to describe an evasion tactic in which a wanted individual was cornered in a room or building, but hid behind a false wall or inside a compartment, thereby "fading" into the background and avoiding notice. (TG) Smuggler's Hideaway a bar and restaurant located on Nar Shaddaa. (THG) Smuggler's Kit this small, black-box device is attached to a starship's hyperdrive and identification transponder. It changes the starship's identification codes and registry information each time the ship jumps into hyperspace. (SOL) Smuggler's Pie this meal, which is basically a careful combination of left-overs, derived from the basic smuggler's dinner which consisted of whatever was available when the smuggler was hungry. (TNR) Smuggler's Rest this tavern is located on Nar Shaddaa. It has rooms available for rent, and is generally described as sleazy. Bria Tharen stayed here, while planning the Alliance's attack on Ylesia. (RD) Smuggler's Reverse a starship maneuver in which a ship under attack suddenly stops and swings around 180 degrees to face its attackers. (VOF) Smuggler's Run this collection of asteroids was once controlled by the Hutts. It served as a base of operations for many smugglers who couldn't afford the relative luxury of havens like Nar Shaddaa. The Smuggler's Run has been in use for several centuries, and has remained unchecked due to its hazardous entrance through the asteroids. Several asteroids have been hollowed out or riddled with caverns to support life, and have been nicknamed Skips. The Skips were numbered in the order in which they were inhabited. A few minor crimelords developed personal empires within certain asteroids, but their influence rarely extended beyond a single rock. After the deaths of Jabba the Hutt and Emperor Palpatine, the Run became freed of Hutt control and began to operate on its own. During this time, the failed Jedi Dolph found an ally in the crimelord Nandreeson, and together they began shipping Dolph's rigged droids through the Run to points on Coruscant and other New Republic worlds. Many smugglers took jobs working for Nandreeson and Dolph, but many of them suddenly disappeared when they got too involved. (TNR) Smuggler's Scuttlebutt this galaxy-wide newsnet sprang up during the New Order, and was created to provide smugglers and independent spacers with relevant information on various sectors of the galaxy. Rather than provide information on legitimate spacing opportunities, the Smuggler's Scuttlebutt detailed the current underworld situation in a given location. (FBS) Smugglers' Strip this chain of mountains ran down the center of Elrood's largest continent, separating Elrooden from Dinbar. Originally founded by Lud Chud as an isolated landing strip, this area was allowed to remain operative by Elrood Starport Command only through Lud Chud's careful management. Only a few ships were allowed to land at the Smugglers' Strip each day, in order to maintain traffic through the main starport. (PG3) Smuggling Guilds the unofficial title used by the various groups who are running smuggling operations from Nar Shaddaa. (DE1) Smuggling Interdiction Division this was a branch of the Corellian Defense Force, charged with monitoring and apprehending smugglers who used Corellia as their base. Corran Horn joined this division after his mother, Nyche, was killed in a speeder accident. It was during this time that he first met Iella Wessiri. (NEGC) Smythers this Imperial Lieutenant served under Captain Alijah Orr in the Mestra System. He constantly hounded and bullied Renea Luies, especially after Orr began his personal against smugglers. Smythers hoped to get promoted by quickly and energetically carrying out Orr's orders. He tried to catch Shamus Falconi smuggling weapons, but was unable to do so successfully. (SWJ9) Snack Beetle this form of beetle was bred by the Yuuzhan Vong as a source of food. (UF) Snackquarium this device was developed by the Hutts, and served as a living environment for the aquatic creatures they loved to snack on. (TPS) Snagel a member of the Imperial Select Committee. (ROC) Snaggeltooth this was the nickname under which the Snivvian Zutton worked as a bounty hunter. (SWJ11) Snaggletooth a derogatory name given to the Snivian race. (SW) Snaggmakh this was a common male name among the Gamorrean people. Like most Gamorrean names, it was essentially gibberish that indicated what a Gamorrean would do if you made him angry. (GCG) Snake-Eyes Scarlet Bloodhawk's Ky'lessan second-in-command. He turns her and her Alliance friends over to the Empire for a nomial fee. (RPG) Snakes' Den this starport area, located on the planet Camden, was named for the fact that the starport served as a crossroads for the trade of the Outer Rim's fringe society. (CRO) Snap Baton this weapon appears to be a short, stocky cylinder when not in use. However, it can be snapped open with a flick of the wrist, extending the shaft into a meter-long club. The snap baton was used by law enforcement agencies which were limited in their use of laser weapons. (ROE) Snap Bug related to the blast bug used by the Yuuzhan Vong, the snap bug was a much smaller creature, although it exploded in much the same way as a blast bug did. Instead of causing physical damage, however, snap bugs produced a blinding flash of light which disoriented an individual long enough for a Yuuzhan Vong warrior to launch and attack. In low light situations, snap bugs could also provide a spark of illumination. (GMR8) Snapit, Torr this ancient, gray-skinned man was a scout for the Jedi Knights, searching the galaxy for Force-sensitive individuals in preparation for the struggle against the Brotherhood of Darkness. It was Snapit who discovered Tomcat and Bug on the planet Somov Rit, and he arranged for the the children to be transferred to Ruusan. Upon arrival, however, their ship was set upon by Sith starfighters, and only Snapit, Bug, and Tomcat survived the crash-landing. The youths were impatient with Snapit's lack of action, and were amazed when the elderly Jedi did not draw his own lightsaber in a struggle against a team of Sith scouts. Nevertheless, Snapit managed to defeat the Sith, and believed that he had finally taught the boys a lesson. As they fled the Sith warriors, Snapit was forced to sacrifice himself to save the boys. After the boys crossed a narrow bridge, Snapit lured the Sith onto the bridge before cleaving it in two with his lightsaber. Snapit and the Sith fell to their deaths. Tomcat tried to find Snapit, but only to take his lightsaber. (JVS) Snaplaunce this local policeman was a large, eight-foot-tall Ithorian which had relocated to the planet Nam Chorios. Snaplaunce worked with the human Grupp in maintaining the peace of Hweg Shul. He believed that Beldorion was nothing but a Hutt crime-boss. It was Grupp and Snaplaunce that intercepted Luke Skywalker and removed him from the rocks and spears of the Oldtimers that attacked him near Taselda's house. Snaplaunce provided Luke with information on Callista's travels through the city. (POT) Snapping Septiod this bar was located on Vos Gesal Street, in Coruscant's Uscru District, next door to the Outlander Club. (SWDB) Snapping Septoid this arcade was located in the Uscru District of Coruscant, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (HNN5) SnapShoot this was the brand name of Greff-Timms Industrial's DT3 quick-draw pulse-wave blaster. (TOJC) Snark this was a swear word used by the human inhabitants of the planet Ord Mantell and several other planets. (ROP, REL) Snart this was a creature known for its slimy coating. (T7) Snayd this Bothan served as Admiral Traest Kre'fey's chief aide aboard the Ralroost, during the years of the New Republic's struggle against the Yuuzhan Vong. (Y, DW) SNDF-12 this navigation and direction finding device was produced by Celextrian during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Known as a NavDif, the SNDF-12 could communicate with orbital satellites, triangulating the position of its user in seconds. (GFT) Sne this given name was commonly given to female human children throughout the galaxy. (GCG) Snedarl Electronics this contractor developed a number of electronic equipment systems for the Empire. (FOP) Snee this was the name given to the native language of the Sneevel people. (ANT) Sneel, Jarred this man, a native of the Corellian System, was a noted droid rights protester during the height of the New Order. Not much was known about Sneel, except for the fact that he was obsessed with automata of every kind and the preservation of their rights. He was also the leader of the fanatical group known as the Mechanical Liberation Front. Many law enforcement agencies believed that Sneel and the MLF were actually front groups for Black Sun, but this was never proven. (FTD) Sneerzick, Xalto this human was the son of a brilliant droid designer. His early years were filled with loneliness broken only by the company of droids, which Xalto came to love as his real family. As he grew, Xalto started to believe that all droids were at least somewhat sentient, and deserved to be treated as equals to organic lifeforms. Xalto's education followed his father's footsteps, and he became a genius in droid mechanics. His behavior turned fanatical and irrational in his later years, and a tattoo of a cog and a lightning bolt on his right hand signifies his complete devotion to freeing all droids throughout the galaxy. He founded the Droid Abolitionist Movement, and a small team of confederates gathered around him, including Babalabbet Swoont, Zoonia Tantra, and a blue droid known as G-3PO. A loud and fiery speaker, Xalto was highly charismatic. When he discovered that Cosmohaul Shipping was transporting large numbers of droids, he and his followers began pirating Cosmohaul ships. He and his team infiltrated Cosmohaul's crew pool, and managed to gain access to the Argent Lady and its cargo of R5 droids. Xalto added his "emancipation virus" to the droids, and hoped to set them free. However, his droids' programming caused the droids to rebel even against him. His group on the Argent Lady was tracked and killed by the R5 droids before a group of freelance mercenaries could stop them. (SWJ9) Sneeve this planet, located in the Kastolar Sector of the Expansion Region, was the homeworld of the Sneevel race. Sneeve was one of the first ten planets to join the Refugee Resettlement Coalition, shortly before the Clone Wars. Note that the galaxy map inside Star Wars Insider, issue 65, places Sneeve in the Mid Rim, between Tholatin and Chalacta. (IWE1, HNN5, SWI65) Sneevel an alien race, the Sneevel were native to the planet Sneeve. Roughly humanoid in stature, Sneevels stood nearly two meters tall and had a square jaw set below an upturned nose. They were first discovered by Duros explorers some 14,000 years before the Battle of Endor, and had already achieved a high level of technology at that time. After being given the gift of hyperdrive technology by Duros and human spacers, the Sneevels began exploring the galaxy for themselves. They were known as excellent scouts and explorers. (IG1, IWE1, ANT) Sneeze this unpredictable young man was a member of the Friends of Paran resistance group on Derilyn, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. He considered himself a soldier and all-around trouble-maker, and claimed to be able to smell Imperial forces a mile away. Sneeze and Kailage Lanis were good friends, although both were captured by Imperial forces during the Alliance's attempt to expose Operation: Elrood. (OE) Snerp this was a sland term used on the planet Corellia, as a derogatory way of describing another person. (MC100) Snic 2-4-2 this repulsor-equipped droid was designed to move small cargoes from place to place. Two large grasping arms were mounted to the front, and a pair of smaller manipulator arms was located on each side. (BTRKS29) Sniffer a BlasTech weapons detector consisting of a cube-shaped, handheld scanner. (CSA) Sniffer one of Leia Organa-Solo's bodyguards, he was given the nickname Sniffer because his job was to preceed Leia wherever she went. He carried a backpack filled with various electrical and chemical sensors to detect threats to Leia before she encountered them. (BTS) Snig this beverage could be served cold or boiled, depending on the drinker's tastes. (SWJ11) Snigvine this thorned, creeping plant is a third-generation variety used on terraformed worlds. It is a hardy plant with a dense root structure that helps anchor the soil. (POT) Snil, Tarrant this customs officer worked in the city of Lay Pa-Sidian, on the planet G'wenee. Snil was targetted by Grappa the Hutt for weaseling out of a bribe the crimelord had paid him, stealing from him, and generally interferring with Grappa's business. After Zee Ethda failed to capture him, Grappa sent Kil Kenix, unaware that Kenix was really Kir Kanos. Kenix quickly dispatched Snil's bodyguards, and easily took Snil into custody. Snil was then transported to Genon, and was given to the Zanibar for one of their blood-sacrifices. (CE2) Snillik a thick liquer that Lando often orders when a sabacc match requires alcoholic consumption. He chooses snillik because it tastes awful, so he must sip it slowly. It is produced somewhere in the Core Systems. (LCF) Sniper this was the name of an Imperial attack craft developed in the wake of the Battle of Endor. A cross between a swoop and an airspeeder, the Sniper was a fast, maneuverable repulsorcraft that was protected by heavy armor and armed with a twin blaster cannon, a twin medium blaster cannon, and a concussion missile launcher. These curve-winged vehicles could attain speeds of 600 kilometers an hour, mainly because the designers fitted an immense ion afterburner just behind the cockpit. This enhanced drive system gave the Sniper a characteristic whine whenever it flew into battle. (SWG2) Sniquux this Rodian was one of the mercenaries employed by Jabba the Hutt to infiltrate Ylesia just prior to the Alliance's assault on the planet. Sniquux was sent to Colony Nine to make sure that the t'landa Til working to get the colony operational never succeeded. Just before the Battle of Ylesia, Sniquux laid several traps of monofilament wire and portable speakers. From the speakers, he sounded the call of a thota, and stampeded the t'landa Til. The huge beasts panicked, running into the monofilament fibers and shredding themselves to ribbons. (RD) Snit Droopy McCool's "real" name, Snit was actually the given to the Kitonak by the beings who enslaved him as a youth. He resented the name Snit, but his actual name - a whistled sequence of notes - was unpronounceable in Basic. When Sy Snootles decided to call him Droopy McCool, Snit gladly shed his slave-name, although he maintained a deep connection to his birthname. (TJP, SWI67) Snitch this was a nickname, used in the spaceport town of Mos Eisley to describe Garindan. (CHRN) Snitchly Gritch this was the codename of a criminal informant who had a number of contacts within the Black Sun organization, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (WOTC) Snit-spore a snack food favored by the Squib, Mace Windu. (SWJ11) Snitworm a noxious slug. (JTH) Snivas, Jerik a native of Lianna, this greasy-haired man served as an investigator for the Imperial Office of Criminal Investigations for many years. His successes, both in the field and in in the bureaucracy, earned him a posting as an officer in the Kwenn Station IOCI facility. However, several shady deals caught up with him, and he quit the IOCI in order to avoid being investigated himself. He remained on Kwenn Station, brokering information to the highest bidder. He also expedited the postings of bounties, matching them to specific hunters in order to minimize the paperwork a hunter was required to do in order to take on a bounty. It was later learned that Snivas had been working for Tern Ashandrik, sending less-qualified hunters to Seregar in order to help maintain Ashandrik's freedom. (ND) Snivgold this was an Ansionian swear word, used to describe another individual in a rude way. (APS) Snivgold this was an Ansionian swear word, used to describe another individual. (APS) Snivvian an alien race native to the planet Cadomai, the Snivvians are short-statured humanoids with protruding lower jaws studded with short fangs and tusks. Their toothy maws have earned them the nickname "Snaggletooth." Their physiology is indicative of their environment, although it is somewhat unusual. The harsh, frigid conditions on Cadomai have given them thick skin instead of heavy fur. This skin is formed of special membranes that open and close pores to regulate heat loss, in response to temperature differences. Snivvians don't sweat, since their skin doesn't exude moisture. They also don't suffer from frostbite. The adaptations of the Snivvians to their enviroment makes them excellent scouts and trackers. They have evolved a high level of genetic technology, a result of their intense desire to breed out undesirable characteristics. The Snivvian biology produces two offspring at every birth. Normally, the birth results in one male and one female child. However, a flaw in their genetics - the so-called Blood Code - produces twin males once every several million births. Only 200 such births have been recorded in Snivvian history, but all have led to trouble. The flaw reveals itself in one of the male twins, and ususally causes the male to become emotionally unstable. It mutates the male throughout his lifetime, resulting in an sociopathic individual capable of destroying Snivvian civilization. Thus, the Snivvians strove to discover the possibility of twin males and what causes one male to be flawed. However, this genetic technology has given them a false sense of security, and their strength as a race led them to become enslaved by the Thalassians several centuries before the Galactic Civil War. They were rescued by the Old Republic, which helped introduce them to hyperspace travel. This continued travel through hyperspace has somehow caused genetic changes in the Snivvians, and the possibility of male twins is on the rise. As a race, they have begun to recede, desparately trying to prevent the birth of unstable male twins. Rumors of a Snivvian destroyer began to circulate just before the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy, and many Snivvians feared that this evil being had allied itself with the Yuuzhan Vong. (GG12, CCG7, UANT) Snivvian this was the native language of the Snivvian race. (HNN5) Sno this Shyriiwook word was used as the prefix to many Wookiee names. It translated into Basic as "curious" or "quick", and could be combined with one or more suffixes to form a complete Wookiee name. (GMR10, GCG) Snogar this species of creatures inhabit the ice world of Ota, where they were constantly repairing their heating machines to stay warm. These shaggy humanoids are a primitive race that have devolved from a highly-technological race. These ancient ancestors are known among the Snogars as the Old Ones, and supposedly developed the heating machines. The Snogars barely survived life on Ota. Sometime follwoing the Battle of Yavin, they were able to capture Luke Skywalker and Boba Fett, and demanded that the two fix their machinery. The two escaped, but returned to the Snogar city to rescue Han Solo. In the ensuing battle, the Mole appeared and pinned Fett to a wall with a magnet while the others escaped from the Snogars. (CSWEA, EGC) Snogrutt this Gamorrean developed the large, ultrasonically-enhanced axes used by Jabba the Hutt's guards. (CCG7) Snoigit this was a swear word used by the Talz. (SWEIA) Snoopscoot this was fighter pilot slang for any recoinnaissance craft, such as the Incom T-65R, designed to get in and out of a system to collect data without being discovered. (IR) Snoova this infamous bounty hunter was a Wookiee. He learned the trade while we was indentured to Asteria, but eventually earned his freedom. Snoova kept the fur on top of his head cut in a spacer's flat-top, with the hair on the sides and back of his head pulled into a long ponytail. Snoova was captured by the Twi'leki crimelord Lonay, as part of Prince Xizor's plans to capture Luke Skywalker and discredit Darth Vader. Chewbacca pretended to be Snoova when he and Leia Organa infiltrated Coruscant to meet with Prince Xizor. (SE) Snopps III, Regenald Hanniper this man was the youngest son of Zafiel Snopps, but was nothing like his father. Regenald failed to gain entry to the Imperial Academy, despite some string-pulling by his father, and he lacked the focus needed to be a true officer. He believed himself to be the most important person in the galaxy, and was known to be paranoid about his delusions of grandeur. He spent much of his time trying to entertain himself, often gambling on luxurious worlds like Spira, threatening to call in his father's Imperial forces wheneer things didn't go his way, in order to reassure himself of his own importance. (SWJ1) Snopps, Zafiel this Imperial governor once presided over the Corluag House of Citizens, ensuring that the planet remained under Imperial control during the height of the New Order. Before this, Snopps was a Senator to the Old Republic. During the Clone Wars, Snopps was elected to the position of Governor, and barely survived a Separatist attack on the Legislative Hall in Curamelle. At the height of the New Order, Governor Snopps was second only to Moff Jamson Caglio in controlling the Bormea Sector of the galaxy. (SESB, SWJ1, SWJ7, SWJ12, WOTC, GCG) Snorbal this species of large herbivore, distinguished by its split tusks, was native to the planet Lok. (ROD) Snoruuk this mobile mushroom was found in the forests of the planet Gamorr. They grew in rings of up to 30 individual plants, and each plant had a "foot" that it uses to cross the forest floor. The Gamorreans discovered that, if you have enough patience, the snoruuk could be herded like other creatures by tapping on their caps. The ring moved away from the vibration. The snoruuk was a staple food of the Gamorreans, although the spores of the mushroom were known to cause fatigue and exhaustion if breathed by most other races. (SWJ10, GCG) Snot Vampire a derogatory term for the Anzat race of predators. (TJP) Snow Demon native to Toola, these flying predators have white talons, massive sharp teeth, and a purple tongue. Their long tails are covered with hair. Snow demons average 1.5 meters in length, with a wingspan of up to 3 meters. Like the Whiphids, snow demons prey on mastmots, which often brings the two species into competition. These creatures hunt in flocks, and fly with the use of wings combined with a methane-filled gas bladder in their digestive tract. (CPL, SWJ10) Snow Demon this race of heavily-furred, humanoid creatures was native to the planet Akuria Two. They hated the presence of the Empire on their planet, and allied themselves with Colonel Odan to fight back. The Imperial forces on Akuria Two hunted the Snow Demons like beasts, never realizing that they were sentient beings. Snow Demons were distinguished by their light-gray beards and the bony spines which grew along the centerline of their skulls. What made them unusual was their fur, which appeared to be gray or white, but allowed a Snow Demon to blend almost perfectly into the snowy environment of Akuria Two. (PZZ2, MCI4) Snow Falcon an extinct species of birds, snow falcons were once native to the planet Rhinnal. By the time of the New Republic, they could only seen as images in the Holographic Zoo of Extinct Animals on Coruscant. (DA, CCW) Snow Flyer this was the name given to any landspeeder which was modified for use in arctic environments. (PZZ2) Snow Hawks a division of Imperial Cold Assault Stormtroopers. (SWSB) Snow King this ancient being was the sibling of the Sun King and his sisters, the Leaf Queen and the Flower Queen. According to the Ewoks of the Forest Moon of Endor, the Snow King was responsible for bringing winter to the moon. However, the Snow King was not satisfied with sharing the power of the seasons with his siblings, and often plotted with his mistress, Oodra, to take control of the weather. Sometime before the Battle of Endor, the Snow King planned to steal the Season Scepter used by his siblings to control the weather of the Forest Moon of Endor, in the hopes of using it to obtain the Sunstar from the Ewoks. However, the Leaf Queen learned of her brother's plan, and called upon the Ewoks and other creatures of the moon to help defeat him. (ECAR) Snow Nara a pleasure barge that operates on the ice-world of Toloran, the Snow Nara caters to those tourists who wish to go ice skiing, sightseeing, and ice dragon hunting. (DFRSB) Snow Slug this large, mollusk-like creature lived in the snowy crust of the planet Alzoc III. It captured prey by moving through the snow with its huge mouth wide open, swallowing anything which it could find. (EGP) Snow Snake a vicious creature found on the planet Ota, snow snakes are covered in a deep indigo fur and have pointed snouts filled with sharp teeth. (CSWEA) Snow Stork a species of large, white-plumed bird native to Berea. (TBSB) Snowat this was one of the most common male names used by members of the Ithorian race. Although most Ithorian names were not used for a specific meaning, historians found that this name meant "mountain". (GCG) Snowball this was the name of Bnugor's pet snuzzleguff. (SWJ11) Snow-borer a this specialized repulsor-craft was used dig through ice and snow to form tunnels. Mining operations and explorers used them to reach solid ground beneath the surface of icy worlds. (MOC) Snowcat see Edan Tiger (IAG) Snowflake Base this was the name used by Jonox Forb to describe the base he established on Hoth for his smuggling operation. (PH) Snow-flier this was a modified form of airspeeder, adapted for use in the extreme cold of the planet Csilla. They resembled floating, vertical disks that sat on four spindly legs when on the ground. These craft could be equipped with blaster cannons for use by military and police units. (FH2) Snowman this was a slang term used by the Alliance to describe and Imperial snowtrooper. (SWJ3) Snowspeeder converted Incom T-47 airspeeder used on Hoth by the Alliance as a low-altitude fightercraft. They had to be specially modified to operate in the extreme cold of Hoth's ecology, as well as to survive military duty. They are heavily shielded, and the standard cockpit has been replaced with a Y-wing cockpit pod. They are two-man ships, and have two heavy laser cannons (one on each wing) and a rear-mounted harpoon cannon. The modifications performed by the Alliance limited the T-47's ceiling to only 175 kilometers. (ESB, SWSB) Snowtrooper another name for an Imperial Cold Assault stormtrooper, this is a specially-trained stormtrooper who has been conditioned to work in extremely cold conditions. They have modified body armor which generates heat and recycles oxygen. (ESB, ISB) Snow-wolf this predator was native to the tiny mountain ranges found on the planet Kabaira. They were named for their stark, white fur. (SWJ7) Snowwood this unique, white-wooded tree was ground in the underground caverns of the planet Csilla. The Chiss used specialized nurseries to grow these trees, and harvested them to create furniture and artworks. (FH2) Snoygal, Paxtrell this old man was a representative of Cosmohaul Shipping. He had spent the majority of his life plying the space lanes for the Old Republic, but has since seen better days. He lost most of his teeth, and his breath became very bad. He lost his left eye under unknown circumstances, but had it replaced with a jeweled senor. Snoygal was directed by Felben Cuplatt to hire some freelance mercenaries to protect Cosmohaul transports. Snoygal provided the mercs with the Argent Lady from which to run their operation, which resulted in the discovery of Xalto Sneerzick's crew and their defeat. (SWJ9) SNS-600 this device was known as a sound bubble. Produced by Paretaine Sonics, the SNS-600 generated a small field which sound could not penetrate. Incoming sound waves were dampened upon hitting the field, allowing the user inside to experience a modest level of peace and tranquility. (GFT) Snubfighter another name for an X- or Y-wing. (SW) Snubship another name for an X- or Y-wing. (SME) Snufftalon this huge Wookiee was employed as an enforcer by the owner of Shilley's, on Questal. (GCQ) Snunb this was a common female name given to Sullustan females. It meant "popular" in the Sullustan language. (GCG) Snurf a small parasite. (JTH) Snuzzleguff this round, furry creature resembled a fuzzy beachball. Snuzzleguffs were carnivorous, and injected their prey with a poison to immobilize it before eating it. Using their tiny wing-like arms, snuzzleguffs can also glide over short distances. (SWJ11) Snyle, Sarchen this meticulous Imperial customs agent worked at the Brentaal starport during the Galactic Civil War. He was secretly sympathetic to the Alliance, and often overlooked suspicious cargoes whenver they were bound for Alliance bases. He appeared as gruff and angry as any other customs officer, and made sure he badgered each starship captain with the same vigor, no matter what their allegiance. However, working in tandem with Morrina Reugus, Sarchen would make sure that Alliance starships in the port received a lighter scrutiny than other ships. (CRO) So Leet this Cerean was active in the politics of his homeworld, shortly before the Battle of Naboo. (SWRPG) So Much for Tact this song, written and played by the band Deeply Religious, first appeared on the compilation Advanced Explosives Handbook. It was banned by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9) Soames this young man served as a Lieutenant within the small band of rebels that opposed the Imperial occupation of Jabiim during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (SWESF) Soammei this Rodian clan is generally considered to have produced the first Inta'si'rin'na of the Rodian people, but was destroyed by other clans while defending its leadership claim centuries afterward. (SPG) Soara Antana this alien Jedi Knight was considered to be the best lightsaber combat teacher at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, during the years following the Battle of Naboo. She was a sturdy being, well-muscled and ready for anything. When Soara and her Padawan, Darra Thel-Tanis, were dispatched to Radnor to ensure an orderly evacuation of the planet, they were separated when the Jedi Masters on the team - including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Siri Tachi, and Ry-Gaul - went into the city of Aubendo, while their apprentices - Anakin Skywalker, Ferus Olin, and Tru Veld - remained in Tacto. The Jedi were cornered in a canyon after discovering that the plague in Aubendo was dying out, and Soara's leg was injured before the Padawans rescued the Masters. Later, Soara was part of the delegation that brought relief supplies to the failing world of Nuralee, along with Thel-Tanis. With the completion of this mission, the pair were attached to the team that was dispatched to Korriban to apprehend Granta Omega. In one of the final battles, Soara was devastated when Darra took several blaster bolts in the chest, as she leaped to protect Ferus. Darra eventually died of her wounds, and Master Soara returned to Coruscant with a heavy heart. (JQ1, JQ9, JQ10) Soarer a huge, winged alien native to Ammuud, these reptilian avians were also known as pterosaurs. They had long, sharp beaks and large claws. While they are severely limited in intelligence, they are still cunning predators who use speed and surprise to capture their prey. They are carnivorous, often feeding on grazers. (HSR) Sobel Zeelesi this male Rodian was a known arms smuggler during the years following the Battle of Naboo, and was wanted by the Republic Security Force for his part in the destuction of several RSF facilities. He was captured on the Outland Transit Station by Jango Fett and brought in for the bounty on his head. (BH) Soboba this was the Huttese word for the number fifteen (15). Note, however, that the Huttese counting system was based on a base-eight system. So, soboba indicated the number thirteen (13) in the Basic language. (GMR5) Soboll this platform city was established on the planet Cularin by the Old Republic, as a place to house the small military force which was dispatched to maintain the peace in the Cularin System during the era of the Battle of Naboo. Years later, after the Thaereian Military began to usurp control in the system, Soboll became a major base for the Thaereians. Just before the Clone Wars, when Operation False Horizon was launched by the Cularin Militia, Soboll provided the main fallback location for the defeated Thaereians. The Thaereians used multiple levels of shielding and security systems to protect their base on Soboll, hoping for reinforcements to arrive. (LFC, LFCW) Sobrik this was one of the manufacturing centers of the planet Balmorra, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (HNN5) Socco this world of barren, rocky wastes is the second planet in the Outlier System based around Sacor. (CTD) Sochi this planet was controlled by the Empire durnig the height of the New Order, and it served as a vacation world where Imperial officers, dignitaries, and soldiers could spend their holidays. A "retirement home" for stormtroopers, known as the Troopers' Rest, was also located on Sochi. (PM4) Society for Self-Actualization this quasi-religion replaced the Il Madri religion of the Ayrou, after the Ayrou first made contact with the Old Republic. (GMR9) Society of the Black Bha'lir this guild organization was made up of smugglers and pirates who had adopted the planet Socorro as their base of operations. They maintained a high standard and strict work ethics, and all members were required to adhere to them. The Society was also the primary members of the government on the planet Socorro, although leadership of the planet is divided among the four main tribes and other criminal organizations. The Society also maintained a presence in the Omman System, and was a bitter rival of the Hutts. Note that Secrets of the Sisar Run indicates that this society is of Corellian - not Socorran - heritage. (BSS, SSR) Socker, Nap this smelter was one of the colonists of the planet Nam Chorios. He was in business with Tinnin Droo. When Dzymand Seti Ashgad began inciting the Newcomers to revolt, Socker was badly burned when a Force storm suddenly ignited the smelter. The burns and trauma he suffered resulted in the loss of his legs. (POT) Soco-Jarel Station located within the Ibhann'I Tribal Lands near Vakeyya, on Socorro, this was the planet's major city and the location of landing pads and hanger bays. It offered smugglers and pirates high-quality repairs at reasonable rates, as well as a wealth of residences and safehouses to live in. Among the natives of Vakeyya, the starport was known as the "stargate of the city," for all visitors to Vakeyya must pass through it. (SWJ2, BSS) Socorran this was the native language of the beings who lived on the planet Socorro. (WOTC) Socorran Shield this was a nickname used to describe the Society of the Black Bha'lir. (BSS) Socorro this planet was the innermost of two worlds orbiting the red giant Sokor. A planet over very little natural value, it was named for the Old Corellian term which meant "scorched earth." It was an arid world covered with eons of volcanic ash. It has long been a safe haven for pirates, free-traders, and outlaws. The planet was first settled during the Old Republic, some 3,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. Six colony ships originally set out to settle the planet, but two were lost on the trip. The colonists evolved over time into several nomadic tribes and a population which preferred to stay in the cities. (SWJ2, BSS) Socorro this Old Corellian word literally meant "scorched earth." (SWJ2) Sodarra this Imperial Captain was in command of a team of highly-skilled stormtroopers shortly after the Battle of Yavin. Sodarra and his team were dispatched to Ord Mantell by the Emperor himself, when it was learned that Darth Vader's TIE Advanced cockpit had been located there - with the Dark Lord himself inside and unconscious. They managed to recover the cockpit before Governor Vellam, and fled Ord Mantell in a CR90 corvette. Vellam dispatched the Eradicator to intercept them, and they were shot down over Mon Torri. There, they encountered Han Solo and Chewbacca, who were flying the Millennium Falcon to Tatooine to intercept Alfreda Goot. Both ships were damaged, although Alfreda provided the necessary parts to repair the MillenniumFalcon. Sodarra then tricked Han Solo into believing that the cargo he and his men were carrying was a prototype cloaking device that he and his men had stolen from Governor Vellam, shortly after they defected from Imperial service. Sodarra claimed that they had planned to sell the prototype to Ploovo Two-for-One, but the crimelord doublecrossed them and they were on the run. Han, meanwhile, was racing against Alfredo Goot, in an effort to recover Leia Organa. Han believed Sodarra's story, and agreed to help the "ex-Imperials" get to Shador, where they would drop off the cargo. On Shador, they were double-crossed by Lieutenant Birdloe, who was actually a spy for Governor Vellam, but they managed to flee the planet and reach Tatooine. There, Han discovered the true nature of Sodarra's cargo shortly before he rescued Leia. Han and Sodarra reached a "gentlemen's agreement" that allowed both parties to walk away from the situation. Sodarra and his men then arranged for passage to Coruscant with Vader's body. (SL) Sodbeast this slow-moving creature is found in the Kidron System. (POT) Sode this was one of the most common surnames found among the human population of Corellia. (GMR9) Sodonna this is the smallest city on the planet Teyr which had its own spaceport. Sodonna was one of the terminus stations of the River District Flyway, and it straddled the Noga River. Nearly 500 years before the birth of the New Republic, Sodonna served as the gateway to the Inner River District of Teyr, but the city's splendor and importance have since dwindled. (SOL) Sodonna Syndic this was the ruling body of the city of Sodonna, on the planet Teyr. (SOL) Sodrab this Imperial Carrack-class cruiser was part of the fleet which protected the Damorian repair yards near Esseles. It was destroyed by the Alliance just prior to the Battle of Endor. (XWA) Soe one of the multitude of species of scalefish which inhabit the seas of Naboo. (IG1) S'oelle Khiss this Sluissi was a nephew of Secles Uslopos, and served Abdi-Badawzi as a lieutenant. S'oelle was in charge of running the day-to-day activities of the Twi'lek's court, as well as maintaining a working relationship with the Alliance. S'oelle also made sure that he was ready to step in for his uncle, should Uslopos ever disappointed Abdi-Badawzi. S'oelle kept up a list of contacts within the Society of the Black Bha'lir, as a kind of public relations officer between Abdi-Badawzi and the Black Bha'lir. (BSS) Soergg Vosadii Bezhin this Hutt was one of the most powerful businessbeings on the planet Ansion, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. Soergg was also one of the members of the growing secession movement within the Old Republic, seeing in any possible secession the chance to become rich. Soergg was contacted by Shu Mai, who convinced the Hutt to ensure that Ansion became the first world to actually secede from the Republic. Despite his best efforts, which even included the kidnapping of the Jedi Knight Padawan Barris Offee, Soergg and his forces were unable to prevent the formation of a treaty between the Alwari and the Unity of Community. He was even forced to shoot his own majordomo, the Ansionian named Ogomoor, in order to cover up his involvement in the secession of Ansion. Ansion, however, remained part of the Republic, and Soergg was left to his own devices on the planet. (APS, HNN5) Soft Landings Inn this flophouse was located on Quarter Moon Street, in the third quadrant of the Senate District on Coruscant, some twelve years before the Battle of Naboo. Despite its shabby appearance, it was known as a place where spacers could get a few hours' rest in between runs. (DH) Softboots this was the generic term for any footwear designed be worn in moderate activity, but made with supple materials so as not to chafe the skin. (SQ) Sogthane this is a gas made by the Gungans from xosha grass. (GF) Sohli found on the planet Dagobah, the sohli tree had bark which could be stewed and eaten. (VD) SOIT see Standard Officers Intelligence Test (FC) Sojis this Imperial Navy Lieutenant served under Ors Dogot on the Bloodprice. He patrolled the area of the galaxy known as Sector 5, working under the command of Warlord Foga Brill. Sojis, like all the rest of the Bloodprice's crew, was killed when Dogot ordered the ship to intercept the Teljkon vagabond. The vagabond's defenseive mechanisms were brought on line, and the ship fired on the Bloodprice. The starship was destroyed, along with all hands on board. (SOL) Sokan this form of lightsaber combat was developed by the ancient Jedi Knights. It combined the kinetic motions of Form IV combat with tactics that allowed for mobility and evasion. Originally created during the Great Sith War, Sokan involved quick movements and tumbles, as well as swift strokes of the lightsaber aimed at an opponent's vital areas. Battles which involved Sokan techniques could range across large amounts of terrain as combatants worked to maneruver their opponent into a vulnerable position. (WOTC) Soknar this custom-made weapon was created by the master smith Mlatar Thon Gra for his friend, Cene Gilvent. It was forged to take advantage of the best properties of history's finest weapons, including the Barnax Twenchok, the Drevun Six's Somreth tri-blade, and the Coynite sat'skar. (AIR) Sokor this unstable, red giant star is the primary body in the Socorro System. It is belived that when Sokor expanded to its current state, it destroyed the innermost three planets of the original system, creating the Thrugii Asteroid Belt and thrusting the planet Neftali into a wider, erratic orbit. (BSS) Sol Sixxa this hulking Mere was the leader of a group of freedom fighters who tried to overthrow the Trade Federation's control of the planet Maramere, some six years after the Battle of Naboo. Sixxa recovered an experimental cloaking device from the Syren after killing Lord Toat, and used it aboard his own pirate ship, the Revenant. He then cultivated the idea that he was a ghost, and that the Revenant could appear and disappear at will. The leaders of the Mere feared that Sol Sixxa might turn on the native population, should he ever defeat the Federation, and so they sent Loreli Ro to hire the Feeorin mercenary Nym to defeat him. Nym agreed, but found that he and Sixxa had a common bond: to overthrow the Trade Federation. After defeating the forces of Ruuk, Sol Sixxa played dead for several weeks before contacting Nym. However, rather than kill Sixxa, Nym offered him the chance to join the mercenaries and fight the Trade Federation together. Sol Sixxa chose to serve with Nym, and the two fought together to overthrow the Federation. (CRBN) Sol'aa this Jedi Knight was also a noted pazaak player. Sol'aa was assigned to the Jedi enclave that was located on the planet Dantooine some four millennia before the Battle of Yavin. (KOTOR) Solacton this was the primary planet in the remote Solacton System, a place where several minor hyperspace routes intersected. These routes connected the Sisar Run to the Iotran Expanse. (SSR) Solaest Uprising a revolt that occurred during the Galactic Civil War, it was suppressed by the Imperial Navy. (SWSB) Solag this searing ball of rock was the innermost planet of the Corulus System. (CCW) Solah this phrase was used by the Jedi Knights of the Old Republic, and literally translated into Basic as "It is enough." It was used to explain to students and fellow Jedi that simplicity and truthfulness were the keys to all things. (SWI62) Solanus this planet was unique in that its surface-covering ocean was considered to have a minimal level of sentience. The waters of Solanus' oceans were rich in complex chemicals, and their interactions and connections allowed the ocean to process and store billions of thoughts. This planet-wide consciousness chose to remain neutral during the Galactic Civil War, a decision made easier by the fact that the Empire refused to acknowledge its sentience. (PM16) Solar Bath this was a form of droid cleaning system, which used solar energy to excite the cleaning solution. By using solar energy instead of dedicated electrical power to agitate the solution, droids could be cleaned without the worry of accidental memory loss. (MDCAR) Solar Dynamica this was the name of Elta Besk's personal starship, a brand-new Corellian Buccaneer. (SWJ3) Solar Fire this ore hauler worked for Lant Mining Corporation, transporting refined ores from the Lormar 23 station in the Mangez System. Her crew had a running feud with the crew of the Black Hole. (FBS) Solar Flair this Ghtroc 720 freighter was owned by the Alliance, and loaned to Devon Fuller during the Galactic Civil War. It was an old ship that had been heavily modified and continually pushed to its limits. (GG9) Solar Flare this modified YT-1300 freighter was owned by the tramp freighter captain Trynic. The ship's engine section was modified to accept a larger hyperdrive, and the space between the forward mandibles was used as additional cargo space. A pair of turret-mounted laser cannons occupied the dorsal and ventral weapons pods, while a turret-mounted heavy blaster cannon replaced the portside escape pod. (GG6) Solar Flare this modified Barloz-class medium freighter was part of the small Alliance fleet of ships present in Tapani Sector after the Battle of Hoth. The ship's power generators had been greatly updated in order to accommodate additional weaponry. The Solar Flare was armed with a single quad turbolaser, a pair of double laser cannons, and a pair of concussion missile launchers. It employed the Corellian Engineering PL-8 Piercer missile. (LOE) Solar Gardens located in the Nubian Palace resort, the Solar Gardens was an interior park nestled between two restaurants. In order to bring sunlight into the Gardens, a huge transparisteel wall reflected both sunlight and the Nubian landscape into the Gardens, providing the visitors to the restaurants with spectacular scenery. (CCW) Solar Grazer this dilapidated Cuirilla-Raye Xylines Tug was owned by the Cragmoloid gambler Rooty. It was basically unarmed, but had a pair of tractor beam projectors which could be used to grapple with an attacking ship. (GMR6) Solar Sailer this unique starship design was developed by the Geonosian people as a gift to Count Dooku, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. It was created from a Punworcca 116-class sloop adapted to deploy an immense solar sail to take advantage of solar winds, as well as the small bits of interstellar energy. The main body of the ship was connected to the sails, which were actually more like scoops which caught the solar winds and dragged the ship behind it. These sails could also collect energy from the vacuum of space, allowing the ship to move about in deeper areas of the galaxy. The addition of the sail system gave the Punworcca 116-class fuselage to 16.76 meters, while the fully-deployed sails brought the overall length of the sailer to 105.16 meters. The interior of the sloop section was appointed to Dooku's refined tastes, and an FA-4 pilot droid was used to steer the ship. With the solar sails fully deployed and the ship at full power, the solar sailer could move across the galaxy with the efficiency of a Class 1.5 hyperdrive. The sails for the ship were acquired by Count Dooku in the Gree Enclave, and were much smaller than those used on other ships which sailed on the solar winds. It was powered by an unusual supralight emission system, although its exact function was never truly understood. (TCG1, X2, SWDB, NEGV) Solar Terrors this pirate group was formed by Venslas Beeli and several other pirates, during the early days of the New Order. The Terrors were infamous for their ability to capture other starships, which was their primary method of acquiring new ships for their own use. The Terrors were captured by Imperial Captain Lev Kepzen and the Feral, and used in the effort to locate the Far Orbit. The Empire forced the Terrors to act like privateers hoping to help the Alliance out. (FOP) Solar Wind Squadron this group of New Republic B-Wings served aboard the Allegiance during the defense of Adumar. (SOA) Solarflower a flowering plant which grows to incredible heights. (TME) Solari this unusual crystal was known only to the ancient Jedi Knights, and was believed to have the ability to inflict additional damage when used against a Dark Jedi or Sith. Many of the solari crystals that existed were considered artifacts of the purest part of the Light Side of the Force. (KOTOR) Solassi Interzonal Challenge Match this was one of the premiere gladiator walker fighting contests, staged on the Core Gladiator Walker League's professional circuit, during the height of the New Order. (GFT) Solay this planet was unusual in that it orbited a system of ten suns, making it a bright and arid world. In the wake of the Battle of Endor, Solay was plunged into a period of anarchy, and it was this period in which Luke Skywalker made a visit to Solay. He was on a diplomatic mission to bring worlds together to discuss a new galactic government, and he arrived just in time to help Raggold and his rebels defeat the pro-Imperial leadership. Unfortunately, Raggold was killed by a traitor, and Luke set out to locate him. Solay was freed from King Blackart's grasp for a few short days before Imperial forces returned to the system and subjugated the planet once again. (MC89) Solder-blaster this was a pistol-shaped soldering utility. (YDR) Soldier Beetle this was the generic term used to describe any of the Neimoidian harvester beetles that acted as a soldier within a hive. Soldier beetles were charged with protecting the hive and the queen hidden within it. During the height of the Clone Wars, these soldier beetles were used as infantry against the Grand Army of the Republic, when war broke out on Neimoidia and its purse-worlds. (LEV) Soldier's Life is a Sorry Thing this song was written by Rorax Falken for the band, Ghost Jedi. (XWPA) Soleil this was a common name among the Zeltron people. (UANT) Solem this planet was brutally subjugated by the Empire, in the wake of the Battle of Yavin. (SWES) Solenbaran Merchant Route this remote hyperspace trade passage connected the planet Saclas with other, more profitable, worlds. (AIR) Soleric this Imperial Navy Commodore was in command of the small fleet which patrolled the Induparan Crown Worlds during the Galactic Civil War. After the Alliance started employing pirates to ambush Imperial starships, Soleric's forces were hard-pressed to maintain control of the systems. (PP) Solferin Shipping Company a Bothan-owned interstellar transport corporation, their branch office on Dordolum was the target of rioters which were incited by Klif and Drend Navett. (SOP) Solgg Chemical Company this mining operation was responsible for the discovery of cirrifog in the atmosphere of Monor II. They established a base there, naming the world Kline Colony after its discoverer, Eujustus Kline, and mined the microcrystals for the Empire. (SWJ10) Solhek this was a common name among the Yinchorri race. (UANT) Soli this plant was grown on the planet Telos as a source of cereal grains. (DOR) Solidarity one of six Kathol Republic Marauder-class corvettes sent to rescue the Bravado III from attack, shortly after the FarStar offered assistance. The 195-meter vessel was armed with eight double turbolaser cannons and three tractor beam projectors. (KO) Solis this battered Tac-Spec Footman droid was a companion of Fidelis for many years, while Fidelis was on Coruscant to watch over Whie Malreaux, during the last years of the Old Republic. Like Fidelis, Solis had been built centuries before. The pair were often seen playing a game of courtier dejarik, although Solis was often the loser. Because Solis had been alone on Coruscant, it had never received the regular upgrades that Fidelis had. Solis made sure that, with the meager resources it could acquire, that it obtained only the most useful upgrades, and logic and gaming strategy were never a high priority. When Whie was added to Master Yoda's mission to Vjun, both Fidelis and Solis managed to book passage aboard the Reasonable Doubt, so that Fidelis could continue to watch over his young charge. It was during this time that Solis' true programming came to the fore, when the droid realized that Whie and his companions were traveling with none other than Jedi Master Yoda. Solis made up a story about being a purser droid to gain access to Tallisibeth Enwandung-Esterhazy - otherwise known as Scout - and draw her away from Whie and allow Fidelis to talk to his young charge. Unfortunately for the Jedi, Solis provided all the information he learned about their location and destination to Separatist forces led by Asajj Ventress, allowing her to pinpoint their locations and attempt to assassinate Yoda. However, after Ventress was unable to capture Yoda on Phindar, Solis found himself on the short end of the deal. Count Dooku had severely chastised Ventress for wasting credits, and she refused to pay Solis for his information. Solis himself set out for Vjun, to square away the situation. He managed to locate them by following the death-cry of Fidelis, after the droid had been forced to destroy itself in order to save Whie. Upon entering the Crying Room, Solis chose to allow Scout and Whie to live, hoping it would make for better odds in bringing Ventress down. Unfortunately, Ventress had recovered the neural-net eraser Fidelis had been forced to use, and she managed to hit Solis squarely in the back with a blast, rendering him a useless pile of scrap before he could get a good shot off. As Solis fell to the ground, it managed to fire a wild blast from its mini rail cannon, striking Ventress and giving the Padawans a chance to escape. (YDR) Solis Axum this star was the central body in the Axum System, which contained the planet Anaxes and was located in the Core Worlds. (CCW) Solistation this free-drifting suuply station agreed to be a waystation along the Great River escape route devised by Luke Skywalker, during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. (SBS) Solitary World a musical composition played by Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes. (TME) Solitude this group of militant supporters of the Alliance rose up on the planet Corellia during the Galactic Civil War. (GQRG) Solk, Chanto an old acquaintence of Han Solo, Chanto Solk made a great deal of money during the Galactic Civil War by anticipating the demand for starships, and selling to the side that needed them. When his health started to fail, he married Karia Ver Seryan, a life witch on Leria Kerlsil, about five years after the Battle of Endor. She Supported him for five years, and in return was named the heiress to his fortunes. Solk died four years later, when Karia was forced to withdraw her Support. Chanto Solk was Karia's 49th husband. Note that Cracken's Threat Dossier indicates Solk's first name was Chantu. (AC, CTD) Sollace this scorched ball of rock was the innermost planet of the Brentaal System. (CCW) Sollag see Zolag (SWDB) Sollaine this man was easily distinguished by the cybernetic replacements he used for arms, because he made no pretense to disguise them. Sollaine chose not to have them covered with synthetic skin, making his appearance that much more fearsome. During the height of the New Order, Sollaine was in command of the Imperial Security Bureau, and was appointed by Emperor Palpatine himself to ferret out the location of Alliance spies who had infiltrated Imperial service. Sollaine was recommended for the work by Darth Vader, shortly before construction was completed on the Executor. In reality, Vader simply wanted Sollaine out of the way, and Sollaine never forgave the Dark Lord. Sollaine tried to intercept Rivoche Tarkin on Corulag, shortly before the Battle of Hoth, ignoring the list of suspected Alliance agents provided by Vader. When Vader learned of Sollaine's execution of Captain Nevik, the Dark Lord intercepted Sollaine at Corulag and executed him with a clean swipe of his lightsaber. (SWJ12) Sollas this was a common name used by the Geonosian race. (UANT) Solloops this hairstyle, popular during the last decades of the Old Republic, involved forming a female's hair into tall, looping forms atop their heads. (VD2) Soll's Pay-Later Lot this was one of the most "famous" repulsorlift vehicle parking lots found in the CoCo District of Coruscant, during the last years of the Old Republic. It was slated to be turned into an Ithorian museum, an event which was blocked by the Parking Conservation Fund. (HNN5) Solm this Feeorin was a member of the Antarian Rangers during the height of the Clone Wars. In the wake of the Clone Wars and the Jedi Purge of Emperor Palpatine, Solm and his followers were one of the few groups which maintained their allegiance to the Antarian Rangers while openly opposing the Empire. (WOTC) Solo this was one of the most common surnames found among the human population of Corellia. (GMR9) Solo Embarrassment Factor this was a private joke between Han Solo and his wife, Leia Organa-Solo. Coined by Leia, it referred to the way in which all of Han's plans to create a private vacation for them always ended up in ruin. (VOF) Solo Fleet this was the nickname given to the first group of twelve Solo-class combat freighters, produced by the Metalsmiths' Guild of Vandelhelm as a gift to the New Republic. They were delivered on the tenth anniversary of the return of the Venerated Ones, Lilli and Endro. The ships were laden with alloys, ores, and construction materials, as well as valuable artwork, as a further gift to the New Republic. The Solo Fleet was turned over to Han Solo and Nien Nunb during an elaborate ceremony. (PH) Solo Holotheater the name Han Solo gives to his makeshift holotheater on Kamar. It is basically a natural amphitheater in the Badlands desert, and Han uses a Brosso Mark II holoprojector (left over from an unpurchased cargo) to display the features. It was short-lived, however, for the Kamarians destroyed it after Han failed to show a feature about a water planet, denying the Kamarians their fantasies. (HSR) Solo Jaxal this was the alias used by Han Solo, shortly after his marriage to Leia Organa, when he accompanied his wife to Tatooine to intercept a group of Imperial agents. Jaxal was a Devaronian, and Han was disguised with his own pair of horns. (TG) Solo Project this was the term used by Nom Anor and Vergere for their attempt to turn Jacen Solo away from the Jedi Order and the Force, and convert him to a believer in the True Gods of the Yuuzhan Vong. After Jacen's capture at Myrkr, he was subjected to months of torture within the Embrace of Pain. When he finally discovered a way to accept the pain for what it was and use it to his advantage, Vergere allowed him to escape the Embrace of Pain, only to strip him of his connection to the Force. He was then placed aboard the seedship which was developing the dhuryam specimens which would eventually seed Coruscant. He was continually faced with decisions about helping the rest of the slave population, and he eventually developed a relationship with his controlling dhuryam. According to Vergere, this put the Solo Project on target, but Nom Anor was skeptical. Master Shaper Ch'Gang Hool was livid at the intrusion of Solo's presence on the development of the dhuryam, but was forced to accept it. When Jacen discovered that there was a side of the Force he had never discovered, he began to influence the dhuryam in strange ways, which threatened the outcome of the tizo'pil Yun'tchilat. His violence nearly killed all the dhuryams, but Vergere interceded to stop him from killing the last World Brain. This near-disaster was all in the plans, according to Vergere, who then forced Ch'Gang Hool to accept Jacen's presence on the planet Coruscant, now reformed into a version of Yuuzhan'tar. While Solo managed to escape their grasp, the new Yuuzhan Vong homeworld was more or less intact. Nom Anor had fled when it seemed Jacen might destroy it, while Vergere joined Jacen in an attempt to leave the planet. (T) Solo Slingshot this method of gaining speed around a Yuuzhan Vong dovin basal mine was inadvertently discovered by Han Solo, during a mission to Bastion shortly after the Battle of Coruscant. The Solo Slingshot was similar in many respects to using the gravity of a planet to "slinghsot" a ship into a higher orbit. It involved diving a ship directly toward the dovin basal, keeping enough power and control to break off the flight at the last moment and allowing the dovin basal's gravity to fling the ship in an unexpected direction. This allowed New Republic ships to gain a measure of surprise on the Yuuzhan Vong. However, the Yuuzhan Vong began to use the tactic themselves, gaining a measure of surprise on the Republic's forces during the siege at Bilbringi. (DW, FP) Solo Strobe this was a model of personal location device produced by Saladar Systems. The Solo Strobe was developed to help a lost being indicate their position to a rescue team. In a pinch, it could also be used to blind an attacker. (PSG) Solo, Anakin Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo's second son, Anakin was born on Nespis VIII about a year and a half after his siblings, Jaina and Jacen. He was named for this maternal grandfather, Anakin Skywalker. He was incredibly strong in the Force, especially for a child so young. By the time he was three, Anakin's gifts had become obvious to his uncle, Luke Skywalker. By the time he was seven, he had demonstrated a remarkable ability to make anything mechanical work, regardless of whether he understands the device's purpose or its components. His siblings, Jacen and Jaina, have discovered his abilities, and use them to bypass locks and security cameras. They even tried once to have Anakin create a working droid from various scrap components. Unfortunately, the primary motivator Jacen found was faulty, and the droid blew up. Anakin figured prominently in the discovery and activation of some of the Corellian planetary repulsors during the reign of Thrackan Sal-Solo on Corellia. He continued to show great aptitude with the Force, and when his siblings returned from their initial studies on Yavin 4, Anakin was allowed to go as well. He was eleven at the time, and was immediately befriended by Tahiri Veila. Together, they discovered the Golden Globe beneath the Palace of the Woolamander and the existence of the ancient Jedi Master Ikrit. After a great deal of thought and meditation on the Globe, Anakin and Tahiri were able to penetrate it and release the Massassi spirits trapped within. He returned to Yavin 4 following the attack by the Shadow Academy, and helped rebuild the Great Temple by viewing its rubble as a huge puzzle to be solved. Anakin, as well as his brother Jacen, trained directly with Luke, when Luke began moving the new Jedi Knights back to the pre-Empire format of teaching. Both brothers had different ideas on what the future of the Jedi should be. Jacen agreed with Luke, that the formation of a new Jedi Council would help bring the vigilantes under control. Jacen also believed more in the spiritual aspects of the Force, while Anakin held to the physical uses of the Force. They clashed often, claiming their intense lightsaber duels were simply training. When the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy, Anakin was forced to act on his beliefs, and doggedly protected Mara Jade Skywalker on Dantooine. After saving her, Anakin learned that he was needed at Centerpoint Station. Archaeologists and engineers at the Station had been trying to reactivate it, but discovered that the Station had attuned itself to Anakin's fingerprints, brainwaves, and DNA. It wouldn't activate without him. The New Republic hoped to use the repulsors onboard the massive station to wipe out the Yuuzhan Vong fleet, but Anakin refused to be the wielder of such power. Thackan Sal-Solo took the shot instead, but only succeeded in destroying much of the New Republic's fleet at Fondor, including most of the Hapan fleet which supported it. Thrackan was portrayed by the media as a hero, while the Jedi Knights were vilified for their lack of action. In the wake of the Battle of Fondor, Anakin's training was taken up by Luke himself, in an effort to refocus Anakin's powers. Anakin grew stronger and more respected among the Jedi, and was eventually chosen to lead the strike team which was dispatched to Myrkr to eliminate the voxyn queen. However, once aboard the Baanu Rass, Anakin took an amphistaff wound to the abdomen, and found himself dying. However, his connection to the Force remained strong, and he gathered energy around him like a magnet. Anakin became glowing extension of the Force itself, almost invincible as he cut down Yuuzhan Vong in order to get his friends closer to the voxyn queen. However, the intense energy quickly consumed him, and Anakin died shortly after ensuring that Tahiri was safe. His physical form suddenly radiated an intense light shortly before he died. Anakin's body was recovered by the Jedi survived the assault in the Baanu Rass, in an effort to bury him within the Republic. Anakin was laid to rest on Hapes, where his physical form disintegrated into thousands of motes of firelight when his bier was lit. (DE1, COTF, AC, GG, LW, AQ, SHA, VP, JE, BP, SBS, DJ. NEGC) Solo, Berethon e one of Han's early ancestors, he introduced democracy to the Corellian Empire. He lived nine generations before Han, some 300 years before Han was born. (CPL, TPS) Solo, Dalla born on the planet Duro to the pretender Korol Solo, Dalla Solo was believed to have been Han Solo's grandfather. He was forced to change his name to Dalla Suul to avoid notice following the hanging of his father. He was a kidnapper and pirate, known to the galaxy as Dalla the Black. His illegitimate daughter was Threkin Horm's mother. Han's true lineage was later discovered to have descended from Denn Solo. (CPL, TPS) Solo, Denn this man was a native of the planet Tralus. Denn Solo never liked human servants, and always had droids working for him. He married Tira Gama, and she was pregnant when a group of pirates attacked the outling worlds of the Corellian System. She gave birth to twins just before the attack on Tralus. She managed to flee with a daughter, whom she later named Tiion, and they hid in the hills. Denn fled with a son, but they were lost in the battle. After Thrackan Sal-Solo and Han Solo discussed it, they came to the conclusion that Denn Solo was actually Han's grandfather, and that the son he fled with was Jonash Solo. Jonash later became han Solo's father. (TPS, CPL) Solo, Han Han Solo was born on Corellia. He was a good student, and caught the eye of Imperial Senator Garm Bel Iblis with his pointed questions during a school political rally when Han was 11. Some of his friends goaded him to ask Bel Iblis about the growing xenophobia in the Senate, as well as the apparent internal corruption in the Old Republic. This helped Han get an appointment to the Academy on Carida, where he excelled. Following his graduation, he was considered for Naval Officer's training, but he was sidetracked by Imperial atrocities against the Wookiee race. On a particular mission, Han tried successfully to rescue a Wookiee slave named Chewbacca. Chewbacca claimed a life-debt to Han even as Han was receiving a dishonorable discharge from the Imperial Navy. They were forced to flee Imperial control and live their lives at the fringes of the lawful world. For a number of years, Han tried to shake Chewie, who was always at his side. Even though Han took the worst kinds of jobs, Chewie stuck with him. Eventually, Han realized the depth of a Wookiee life debt, and accepted Chewie as part of his life. Han was awarded a second-level set of Corellian Bloodstripes for his bravery and selflessness in rescuing Chewbacca. (It is unknown at this time how Han earned his first-level Bloodstripes.) They turned to smuggling, using Han's starship knowledge and Chewie's muscular and mechanical skills to quickly gain recognition in the smugglers' world. Han's skills at gambling became equally sharp, and in a famous Sabacc match, he managed to win the smuggling ship Millennium Falcon from Lando Calrissian. With a ship and a partner, Han had many adventures. He spent a number of years based on Nar Shaddaa, working with Shug Ninx and falling in and out of love with Salla Zend. He left that life behind to work in the Corporate Sector, and spent a number of years there with Doc, Jessa, and Roa. After all these adventures, Han ended up in the domain of Moruth Doole and Jabba the Hutt. Han was one of many pilots who were contracted to make the Kessel Run and smuggle spice out from beneath Imperial control. Han made the run a number of times, once in under twelve parsecs. However, his last run almost cost him his life. He was set up by Doole, who was in the process of being set up by Jabba the Hutt, and the Imperials were tipped of as to the time of Han's Run. In order to escape the Imperials, Han was forced to dump Jabba's spice and flee. This earned him a death mark from Jabba, and Han was again forced to go underground. In an effort to make some extra credits and pay off Jabba, Han accepted Obi-Wan Kenobi's offer of 17,000 credits to transport Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, R2-D2 and C-3PO to Alderaan. The mission was sidetracked as the Millennium Falcon was captured by the first Death Star. Han and Luke rescued Princess Leia Organa, and brought her to Yavin 4. Han tried to leave with his reward money and pay Jabba off, but his conscience interfered again. He destroyed Darth Vader's wingmen and gave Luke the time he needed to destroy the Death Star. Following the Battle of Yavin, Han spent time with the Alliance, helping them gain key victories against the Empire while trying to stay one step ahead of Jabba's mercenaries. He was even promoted to the rank of General in the Alliance. After a close call with a bounty hunter on Ord Mantell, Han again tried to return and pay Jabba, only to be forced to Cloud City while escaping Darth Vader and the Imperial Navy. During this time, he and Princess Leia began to fall in love. This trip reunited Han with Lando Calrissian, but led to Han's being tracked by Boba Fett, imprisoned in carbonite, and returned to Jabba for the reward money. Han was freed by an elaborate plot by Luke Skywalker on Tatooine, and Han rejoined the Alliance to lead the ground assault on the forest moon of Endor. His timely destruction of the second Death Star's main shield helped the Alliance destroy the space station and the Emperor, thus ending the Imperial Civil War and restoring the Republic. Following the formation of the New Republic, Han and Leia tried to continue their relationship, but Leia's duties often interfered. Han resigned his commission with the New Republic, but stayed on as a freelance pilot. Following the Battle of Bakura and the fighting on Dathomir, Han and Leia were finally married. Their marriage produced twin children - Jaina, a daughter; and Jacen, a son - as well as a second son, Anakin. Leia's Force sensitivity was passed onto all of the children, and this made them prime targets for the Jedi clone Joruus C'Baoth and the reborn Emperor Palpatine. Han and Leia continued to protect their children against the Imperial threat. During a vacation from his wife's Republic world, Han and Chewie were shot down over Kessel, and captured by Moruth Doole's forces. He was forced to work the spice mines for Doole, which led him to discover Kyp Durron and the Maw Installation. Han's friendship with Kyp helped avoid serious damage when Kyp was corrupted by Exar Kun's spirit. Despite the fact that Han had resigned from service to the Republic after his marriage to Leia, he was often pressed into service. One of those times occurred during the Yevethan Purge. After Etahn A'baht was unable to blockade the Koornacht Cluster, Han was temporarily promoted to Commodore and placed in command of the Fifth Battle Group. This move was designed to keep Leia's supporters, as well as the supporters of Borsk Fey'lya, from arguing over the position and focused on the battle. However, the deceit of Tig Peramis provided this information to Nil Spaar, who sent several of his Interdictor cruisers to intercept Han's shuttle before it reached the fleet. Han was tortured and interrogated by Spaar himself. Later, Han was instrumental in the resolution of the problems in the Corellian Sector, overcoming the Human League and the actions of his cousin, Thrackan Sal-Solo. Han and Chewbacca continued to serve the New Republic, despite the fact that they had resolved their commissions long ago. At fifty-four years old, however, Han met his match when the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy. During a rescue mission to Sernipdal, Chewbacca was stranded on the planet while trying to ensure that Han and his son, Anakin Solo, made it to the Millennium Falcon. Chewie died saving them, and Han immediately blamed Anakin, who had been piloting the Falcon. He soon realized that there was no fault to be givenin Chewie's death, since the Wookiee was simply honoring a life-debt with all his strength and energy. This did nothing to soothe Han's heart, though, and he distanced himself from his friends and family while trying to come to terms with his grief. He found an outlet when Roa asked him to help locate Reck Desh. Han took off for Ord Mantell, only to have Roa captured by the Yuuzhan Vong. As Han fled the Jubilee Wheel, he found an unexpected ally and friend in Droma, a nomadic Ryn. However, Han's relationship with Leia deteriorated when he explained that he was headed back out to find Roa and help Droma locate his family. Their estrangement only worsened in the aftermath of the Battle of Fondor. Han remained behind, helping to get Droma and his family settled on Abregado-rae, then helping Roa recover from his captivity. Leia continued to work with SELCORE, and refused to meet Han on Coruscant. After the loss of Kalarba, Han ran into Leia on Duro, and they decided to stop being foolish and restore their lives. Their relationship continued to deepen once again, despite the loss of their son Anakin at Myrkr. The Solos threw themselves into the battle against the Yuuzhan Vong, and Han found himself volunteering for some of the most dangerous and crazy of assignments. Han and Leia were instrumental in the rescue of Thorsh from Selvaris, and later the rescue of Judder Page and several more Selvaris prisoners. After watching Caluula Station be destroyed, Han again volunteered for a dangerous mission, this time to return to Caluula and destroy the yammosk which had been installed there. However, as soon as they reached the yammosk, Team Meloque was attacked by four Yuuzhan Vong Slayers. As he tried to defend leia, Han was bitten in the neck by one of the augmented amphistaffs and poisoned. However, something about Caluula's environment reduced the potency of the amphistaff venom, and Han soon recovered. Han returned to Coruscant with his family during the final battle against the Yuuzhan Vong, working with the Jedi Knights and an Alliance infiltration team to reach the Citadel and eliminate Shimrra and Onimi. Han Solo was portrayed by Harrison Ford in all three Star Wars films. Han Solo was portrayed by Perry King for the Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back Radio Dramas on National Public Radio. (SW, SWR, ESB, ESBR, ROTJ, CPL, HTTE, JS, COTF, SE, CSA, SOL, HT, JE, BP, NEGC, UF) Solo, Jacen Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo's first son, Jacen was born five minutes after his sister, Jaina. The twins were born on Coruscant some five years after the Battle of Endor, in the midst of Grand Admiral Thrawn's attempt to take control of the galaxy. He was very strong with the Force, and had the special ability to communicate with animals. When he and his sister turned 14, they were allowed to attend Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy on Yavin 4. While there, Jacen developed an extensive collection of the jungle moon's exotic fauna, many of which escaped the cages built for them by Jaina. When he finally constructed his own lightsaber, Jacen chose focusing stones which produced a glowing, emerald green blade. He later trained directly with Luke himself, as Luke began moving the new Jedi Knights back to the pre-Empire style of teaching. Luke also trained Jacen's brother, Anakin, although both brothers had different ideas on what the future of the Jedi should be. Jacen agreed with Luke, that the formation of a new Jedi Council would help bring the vigilantes under control. Jacen also believed more in the spiritual aspects of the Force, while Anakin held to the physical uses of the Force.They fought often, verbally and with lightsabers, both claiming their intense sessions were simply training. He traveled with his younger brother, Anakin, to Centerpoint Station, just before the Battle of Fondor, but urged Anakin not to use the Force to fire it. When Thrackan Sal-Solo fired it instead, and nearly destroyed the combined Republic and Hapan fleets, Jacen felt himself lost in his struggle to understand the Force. After having an intense vision of the galaxy, teetering on a single balance point that he alone controlled, Jacen tried to stop using the Force altogether. His family tried to bring him out of this mental state, but Jacen doggedly refused. However, when his mother was threated by the Yuuzhan Vong on Duro, Jacen realized that he had reached the balance point in his vision. Drawing on the Force, he managed to escape with his mother and get her to safety. During the escape, Jacen badly injured the Yuuzhan Vong Warmaster, Tsavong Lah, earning him a position of hatred among the alien invaders. When the Yuuzhan Vong learned that Jacen and Jaina were twins - an event which was rare in Yuuzhan Vong births, and indicated an omen from the gods - both siblings were targeted for capture and eventual sacrifice. Shortly afterward, Jacen and his siblings joined the Jedi strike team which was sent ot Myrkr to locate and destroy the voxyn queen. When Anakin was killed aboard the Baanu Rass, Jacen found that his sister blamed him for Anakin's death, despite the fact that Anakin gave specific orders to reach the queen. Eventually, the Jedi were able to defeat the voxyn queen, but Jacen was captured when Vergere betrayed him to the Yuuzhan Vong. Despite her changing allegiance, Vergere provided Jacen with several of her healing "tears," to help prepare him for the torture he was about to receive after his capture. The rest of the strike team fled, vowing to rescue Jacen at the soonest possible moment. However, once in the Hapes Cluster aboard the Trickster, Jaina and the others received a wave of anguish through the Force that seemed to indicate Jacen's death. Jacen, however, had been taken aboard a Yuuzhan Vong seedship and secured in a modified Embrace of Pain by Vergere, as part of something known as the Solo Project. Vergere and Nom Anor hoped to turn him to the Yuuzhan Vong's True Way, and he was held in the Embrace of Pain for many months. Vergere, in an effort to eliminate his reliance on the Force, took away his link to the Force and forced him to recognize other ways of tapping into its energy. This was the "death" Jaina and other Jedi felt. Jacen began to understand the pain could eventually be overcome and used to his advantage, and that the Force was not simply black and white. Vergere's lessons taught him that the Yuuzhan Vong existed in another facet of the Force's energy, and that there were more grey areas than Jacen had ever believed possible. Upon his release from the Embrace of Pain, Jacen discovered he was aboard a seedship, where he was bound as a slave to an immature dhuryam. Jacen developed a relationship with the future World Brain, and eventually discovered that he could tap resources within the Force that he never knew existed. When the tizo'pil Yun'tchilat occurred, Jacen chose his time to strike at his captors. Never truly turned to the True Way, Jacen tried to destroy the World Brains before one could be inserted into Coruscant's new environment. Vergere interferred, playing on his emotions to stop Jacen from killing the dhuryam which had become his "friend". Jacen awoke to find himself on Coruscant, now renamed Yuuzhan'tar in honor of the original Yuuzhan Vong homeworld, along with Vergere. They were hunted by the warriors assigned to Master Shaper Ch'Gang Hool, and forced to accept the Ture Way. He then put into motion his next plant, tocapture Ganner Rhysode. Ganner had been searching for Jacen, who lured him into the chamber of a camp ship and captured him. Once on Coruscant, Jacen subtly explained that he was worked with the Yuuzhan Vong in order to gain their confidence. Them he planned to use the World Brain to act as his agent on Coruscant. Ganner gave his life to keep Jacen alive long enough to gain access to the World Brain, which had been the dhuyram he befriended. Jacen asked the World Brain to help him monitor the situation on Coruscant, then he fled the planet with Vergere. Jacen later returned to Master Skywalker, who accepted his return and allowed him to return to work with the Jedi Knights. He tried to listen to Vergere's words and advice on the nature of his destiny within the Force, but when his sister Jaina was in danger during the Battle of Ebaq, Jacen blindly raced to her rescue. He was trapped by Yuuzhan Vong in the mines of Ebaq 9, and only Vergere's sacrifice allowed him to survive. He eventually reached Jaina, where they were attacked by Tsavong Lah. Jaina managed to defeat the Warmaster in combat, and the twins were rescued by New Republic forces. Jacen then commited himself to reconciling the Yuuzhan Vong with his definition of the Force, and vowed to honor Vergere's memory by working to fulfill his destiny. As part of this personal mission, Jacen agreed to accompany his Uncle Luke and Aunt Mara on a mission into the Unknown Regions, in a search for the planet Zonama Sekot. He had learned of the planet from Vergere, and hoped that his connection to her would help their cause. Upon finding the planet in the Klasse Ephemora System, Sekot initially refused to help them. In a series of devious tests, the living part of the planet separated Jacen from Luke and tried to learn their true motives for coming to Zonama Sekot. Eventually, both Luke and Jacen convinced the planet they were seeking a peaceful end to the conflict with the Yuuzhan Vong. Sekot then agreed to accompany them back to the galaxy, in an effort to find a way to end the war. Upon reverting to realspace near Coruscant, Jacen found himself once again in the company of his family. Han, Leia, and Jaina had been dispatched to meet them, and the family was briefly reunited before returning to the war. Jacen and his sister accompanied their uncle Luke to the surface of Coruscant, in an effort to gain access to the Citadel and bring Supreme Overlord Shimrra to justice. Jacen was able to reach the mind of the World Brain which was controlling the planet, and was able to calm it down and put a stop to the destruction it was causing on the surface. Upon entering Shimrra's throneroom, they were beset by a group of fifteen Slayers, and only Jacen's link to the World Brain allowed them any measure of success. When Jaina set out to capture Onimi, Jacen found himself facing the remaining Slayers, who had abandoned Luke so that Shimrra himself could destroy the Jedi Master. After Shimrra's defeat, Jacen left Luke in Mara's capable hands and set out to locate his sister, only to be assailed by Onimi. Jacen suddenly realized that Onimi was perhaps the most powerful of all Yuuzhan Vong, since he had managed to tap into the Force in a way that no other individual could. His own Shaping had somehow reconnected him to the Force, and gave him powerful abilities as a Shaper and as a fighter. Jacen was forced to fend off all manner of projectiles, then had to find a way to neutralize the poisons that Onimi created to kill him. Drawing on the power of the Force, Jacen understood that only a complete surrender to its energy would save. In this state, Jacen was able to fight off whatever Onimi threw at him, realizing that he had finally found the truth about the Force and the way in which a Jedi should connect to it. He became simply a living conduit for the power of the Force, embracing neither good nor evil but simply existing within it. In this manner, Jacen was able to eradicate the evil and greed within Onimi, killing the Shamed One in the process. With the Yuuzhan Vong surrender at Coruscant, the war was ended and the Galactic Alliance set out to restore as much of it as possible. Jacen decided to set out in search of other Force users - such as the Jensaarai, the Sunesi, and the Fallanassi - to deepen his already vast knowledge of the Unifying Force. (TLC, CS, HTF, DK, VP, BP, SBS, DJ, T, Y, DW, FH2, FH3, UF) Solo, Jaina Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo's first child, Jaina was born on Coruscant some five years after the Battle of Endor. She was five minutes older than her twin brother, Jacen, and was equally strong with the Force. She had certain mechanical abilities, much like her father, but not as strong as her brother, Anakin. When she and Jacen attended Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy on Yavin 4, at the age of 14, she collected all sorts of old technology from the original Alliance base, using some of it to create cages for Jacen's exotic collection of creatures. Others she kept to see if she can repair them. Jaina created a lightsaber of violet light while studying at Yavin 4. She later trained directly with Mara Jade, after Mara's marriage to Luke, when Luke began moving the new Jedi Knights back to the pre-Empire style of teaching. A real student of the Force, Jaina found it hard to be around her mother when she tried to use the Force. Jaina felt that Leia used her skills with the Force as a kind of toy, nothing really serious and often clumsy in operation. During the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, Jaina put her skills with the Force to work as a member of Rogue Squadron, flying an X-Wing into battle against the aliens. She survived a number of engagements, but was forced to eject from her fighter during the defense of Kalarba. She was caught in the explosion of the Champion, and suffered blinding damage to her eyes which left her with fuzzy vision for several weeks. She was shipped off to Duro, to make room for more desparate injuries, and helped her father in the evacuation of Settlement Thirty-two. Over time, her eyesight returned, and Jaina longed to get back into the cockpit. However, her status as a Jedi Knight forced Gavin Darklighter to place her on extended leave, in order to appease the politicians of the Senate. Jaina agreed to be part of the Jedi strike team which was dispatched to Myrkr to eliminate the voxyn queen, along with both of her brothers. She was unprepared for the losses the Jedi took just to infiltrate the Baanu Rass, and was was overcome when Anakin was killed aboard the worldship. She openly blamed Jacen for Anakin's death, claiming that Jacen left him to die. In her anger over the loss of Anakin and her blame of Jacen, Jaina turned to the Dark Side of the Force. She conjured up an intense storm of Force lightning when a Yuuzhan Vong nearly killed her, utterly destroying the alien attacker without remorse. After finally destroying the voxyn queen, the Jedi were forced to flee the worldship in order to return to Eclipse. Jacen, however, had been captured by the double-crossing Vergere, and Jaina was forced to leave him with the Yuuzhan Vong in order to save the rest of the team. She vowed to rescue her brother, despite her earlier animosity toward him. The Jedi stole the frigate Ksstarr, which Jaina later renamed the Trickster, and headed to Hapes. There, they hoped to learn as much as they could about the frigate and Yuuzhan Vong technology. However, Jaina became caught up in the political intrigue of Hapan life, and the former Queen Mother Ta'a Chume chose Jaina to server as her protégé. Jaina didn't fully realize her position, but used it to gain access to Sinsor Khal and the scientists on Gallinore, who created lab-grown version of Yuuzhan Vong yorik coral. As Jaina sank deeper into the plans of Ta'a Chume, her friends worried that she was slipping further toward the Dark Side of the Force, especially after she agreed to train under Kyp Durron. After the fall of Coruscant, Jaina was groomed by the Inner Circle on Borleias to become the incarnate version of Yun-Harla, in an effort to trick the Yuuzhan Vong. It was during this time that she also admitted her feelings for Jagged Fel. Jaina was also promoted to the rank of Major in the New Republic military for her work at Hapes and Borleias, then to Lieutenant Colonel following the Battle of Ebaq. She was given command of a full battle group during the defense of Esfandia when, as the ranking Jedi Knight, she was requested by Captain Todra Mayn to coordinate the combined forces of the Galactic Alliance and the Imperial Remnant. After the near defeat at Bilbringi, as part of Operation Trinity, Jaina was recalled to Mon Calamari. As the Galactic Alliance planned its final move in the ongoing war - a strike at Coruscant itself - Jaina was reunited with her parents. Together, they were dispatched to Coruscant ahead of the main fleet, when the living planet Zonama Sekot suddenly reappeared in orbit between Coruscant and Muscave. The Solo family was briefly reunited on Zonama Sekot before returning to the war. Jaina and her brother accompanied their uncle Luke to the surface of Coruscant, in an effort to gain access to the Citadel and bring Supreme Overlord Shimrra to justice. Jacen was able to reach the mind of the World Brain which was controlling the planet, and was able to calm it down and put a stop to the destruction it was causing on the surface. Upon entering Shimrra's throneroom, they were beset by a group of fifteen Slayers, and only Jacen's link to the World Brain allowed them any measure of success. Following the will of the Force, Jaina left the main battle and set out to capture Onimi, who had fled the chamber. She failed to consider the Shamed One's ingenuity, and Onimi was able to subdue Jaina with ease when he used his fang to inject her with a mild toxin. He then dragged her into the command chamber of the Citadel's escape craft and set out to flee Coruscant. Jacen, however, pursued them through the Citadel and into the escape craft, confronting Onimi with the pure power of the Force. Jaina tried to lend her brother some help, but Jacen fought on his own, allowing Jaina to concentrate on healing herself. After the deaths of Onimi and Shimrra, the rest of the Yuuzhan Vong force at Coruscant surrendered to the Galactic Alliance, bringing the war to an end. Despite Jag's admission of his love for her, Jaina decided that it was not yet time for her to settle down. She told Jag that she had to ensure that the galaxy would be a better place for future generations, especially her own children. Jaina and Jag shared one final, passionate kiss before going their separate ways. (TLC, AC, HTF, ROM, VP, DTO, BP, EVR, SBS, DJ, EL1, Y, DW, FH3, UF) Solo, Jarik this street urchin from the Corellian sector of Nar Shaddaa once claimed to be a relative of Han Solo's. He claimed that his father, Renn, was Han's father's second cousin. Han didn't believe for a minute that the youth was his relative, but his own years of eking out an existence as a beggar told him to take Jarik in and keep him off the streets. Roa eventually confirmed that Jarik was nothing more than a street kid. Jarik accompanied Han and Chewbacca on many adventures in the Bria, including several Kessel Runs. When Han decided that he had to leave Nar Shaddaa to escape an impending marriage to Salla Zend, Jarik stayed behind to pursue a new girlfriend and a job at Shug's Spacebarn. Although the girlfriend left him, Jarik continued to work for Shug Ninx. When Han returned to recruit smugglers fo the assault on Ylesia, Jarik joined up, having lost his girlfriend but maintaining his skills. He joined the team which attempted to destroy the turbolaser emplacement protecting the planet, but was killed in the firefight which preceded the Alliance's victory. (THG, RD) Solo, Jonash Jonash was believed to have been the son of Dalla Suul, and Han Solo's father. Later investigation by Thrackan Sal-Solo revealed that Joansh was actually the son of Denn Solo. Although Jonash's wife's name remains clouded by history, it is believed that Jonash was truly Han's father. (CPL, NEGC) Solo, Korol this man was believed to have been Han Solo's great-grandfather, and a pretender to the throne of Corellia. He was hanged for his crimes. (CPL) Solo, Renn this was supposedly Jarik Solo's father. (THG) Solo, Tiion see Sal-Solo, Tiion. (TPS) Solo, Tira Gama see Gama, Tira. (TPS) Solo-class Combat Freighter originally designed by the Metalsmith's Guild of Vandelhelm, on the orders of the Venerated One known as Lilli, the Solo-class combat freighter was named in honor fo Han Solo. Developed during the early years of the New Republic, the Solo-class freighter was manufactured jointly by the Republic Engineering Corporation and SoroSuub, with facilities provided by the Fondor Independent Shipyards, and was based on the prototypes produced on Vandelhelm. It was first marketed as "a revolution in armored transports." The idea behind the Solo-class combat freighter was to create a cargo ship that could more than handle its own against enemy ships, whether pirates or Imperials. The hull was double-plated with titanium alloys that could withstand a great deal of fire, and was formed around a lightweight plasteel superstructure. It was armed with six ball-mounted dual turbolaser cannons, three on each side, giving the ship complete coverage and eliminating any vulnerable spots. A pair of concussion missile launchers provided additional armament. The Solo-class combat freighter measured 96.5 meters in length, required a crew of six to operate, and could accommodate up to ten passengers and 22,000 metric tons of cargo. If the holds were empty, the ship could transport up to 100 troops. Despite its ability to move through space without an escort, many critics felt that the Solo-class combat freighter was overarmed and a waste of credits, as they carried a hefty price tag. (PH) Solokin Sakellar this being was the Grand Warden and "absolute ruler" of Coruscant's University of Yabol Opa, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. (IWE2) Solomahal this Lutrillian was a veteran of the Old Republic military who retired from active duty following the Clone Wars. During the Clone Wars, Solomahal earned the rank of General, and was assigned as the commander of the Republic's secret base on Azure. After the war, he continued to work as a scout, working in the Outer Rim Territories to avoid Imperial notice. Solomahal operated a YV-888 known as the QuadStar, and took on work whenever he could. However, as the galaxy plunged into the Galactic Civil War, Solomahal's reputation diminished greatly, and he was forced to move around the Greater Javin area in search of work. Among the jobs he took on was the transport of the Nothoiin refugee Covah to a remote location in the Greater Javin region of the galaxy. What many beings didn't know - or didn't remember - was that Solomahal was actually a hero of the Clone Wars, when he served as a General for the Army of the Republic. He was credited with liberating the Wode from enslavement, as well as destroying the 2nd Regiment of the Sun Guard. He was also considered something of a hero for his part in the Battle of Azure Spaceport, after he destroyed Talesan Fry's codebreaker before it could fall into the hands of the Separatists. Although he was captured during the fighting, Solomahal escaped just a few days later and was given a new command. (CCG2, JKG, WOA34, SOJ) Solonar Rangers this was a group of para-military mercenaries who were active during the Galactic Civil War. They were easily distinguished by the blue-and-yellow coloration of their armor and vehicles. (MBC) Solo's Bane see Renlo (GG10) Solo's End Run this was a spaceflight maneuver developed by Han Solo for getting out of the Sevarcos System, especially during the Imperial occupation of the system. It involved a spacer turning off his ship's transponder system after leaving Sevarcos and heading toward the system's asteroid belt. Shortly before entering the asteroids, the spacer launched a remote probe that transmitted his starship's true transponder codes, causing any pursuit to chase after the probe and not the starship. (SWJ2) Solov, Reina this stern-looking woman was an associate professor of archaeology at the University of Byblos. She specialized in the study of ancient cultures, and was investigating the Fellowship of Kooroo at the height of the Galactic Civil War. (PSPG) Solsee this name was common among Ithorian females. Although such names do not generally have meaning, Ithorians who studied their race's history learned that the name meant "summer". (GCG) Solum'ke this Weequay female and her beloved, Diergu-Rea Duhnes'rd, were vacationing on Zelos II when they were approached by K'zk. The Qwohog convinced them to finance a treasure hunt to the Zelosian Chine, and Solum'ke quickly agreed. Despite finding the treasure, they were double-crossed by K'zk, who left them to die as the tides rose around them. Solum'ke and Diergu-Rea were eventually rescued by another group of vacationers, but were flat broke. (TFNR) Solus, Dapp a native of Nar Shaddaa, this man never grew up from playing pirate games as a child. The problem for those he didn't consider to be friends was that he still played them like a child, with reckless abandon, but as a grown-up he had size, strength, and experience to back up his enthusiasm. After stealing a ship and wandering the galaxy for a few years, he met up with Salem Victory. The two of them collaborated on the design of the Starcat, and eventually formed the Happy Blasters. He was a competant and ruthless right-hand-man to Victory's brains and vision. It was rumored that Dapp had several cybernetic implants, but no one ever learned exactly which partsof his body had been replaced. (SWJ13) Solusar, Jem see Ysanna, Jem (HDE) Solusar, Kam a Jedi Knight, Kam was the son of a Jedi slain by Darth Vader. He spent nearly thirty years hiding from the Empire in the most remote parts of the galaxy. When his whereabouts were discovered by a group of Dark Jedi, he was tortured and forced to embrace the Dark Side of the Force. The reborn Emperor used him as one of his personal Dark Side Elite on Byss. When Luke Skywalker first met him on Nespis VIII, Luke sensed his strength in the Force behind the Dark Side facade, and challenged Kam to a game of Lightsider. Luke won, and convinced Kam to return to the Light Side. Kam eventually returned to Luke, joining the Jedi candidates on Yavin 4. He became one of Luke's most gifted apprentices, and became a full Jedi Knight several years after the death of Palpatine's clones. Kam fell in love with Tionne, and the two were married shortly before the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy. They acted as the administrators of the Yavin 4 facility for many years, and Kam himself presided over a solemn Jedi wedding for Luke and Mara Jade, before the pair were wedded in a public ceremony on Coruscant. Kam and Tionne served Luke as the wards of the youngest Jedi trainees during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, spiriting the children away from Yavin 4 aboard the Errant Venture and eventually settling them into a new home at the Maw Installation. Ultimately, Kam and Tionne were among the handful of Jedi Knights to survive the conflict with the Yuuzhan Vong. It was Kam's suggestion to Luke that the Jedi Knights return to the planet Ossus to rebuild their new Jedi Order, an idea that Luke eventually agreed to. (DE1, DA, DTO, U, NEGC, UF) Solusar, Ranik this man was a Jedi Knight who killed by Darth Vader during Palpatine's Jedi Purge. Ranik had a son, Kam, whom he taught in the ways of the Force. (DE2) Somago this carnivore was related to the raen sovra, but lived far from the electrically-active vinna forests on Tenek. Known as a choker, this creature has a muscular body which is uses to constrict its prey. Somagos would hang in the branches of trees and wait for prey to wander by. It would drop out of the tree and latch onto its intended prey with its sharp claws. Once attached, the somago would entwine its body about its victim and begin to constrict its muscles, effectively choking the prey. There were several forms of somago, including the sheet somago, saddle somago, and tapestry somago, each identified by its body shape and attack method. The rarest form is the helmet somago, which has a bell-shaped body which was adapted to capturing humanoid prey. Xenobiologists specualte that the helmet somago is an evolutionary throwback to the time when humanoid life lived on Tenek. Once the somago chokes the life out of its prey, it then fed on the dead body with several small mouths on the underside of its body. (COG) Somaprin this was a powerful soporific drug produced during the last years of the Old Republic as a pain killer. (MJH) Somavva this planet was the first to report to the Independent Trader's Infonet that the Empire was boarding free-traders' ships, shortly before the Battle of Hoth. (SWJ13) Somax, Greg a mathematics instructor stationed at the Imperial Academy during the Galactic Civil War, Somax was really an Alliance recruiter. He would review each class for potential recruits, and supply their names to a nearby Alliance agent. (RASB) Sombure Sector this area of the galaxy was located near the Wornal Sector. It was controlled by Imperial Moff Prentioch during the early years of the New Republic, and served as his base of operations as he tried to expand his sphere of influence. (SWJ7) Somerce, Akeeli this woman was, at one time, an assistant to the Prex of the Corporate Sector Authority. During the height of the New Order, Somerce found herself under investigation by the Auditor-General's office, on several counts of corruption. Fiolla was dispatched to arrest her, but Somerce managed to capture her and hold her at gunpoint on Abo Dreth. Her attempt to avoid capture was thwarted by Naven Crel, who had been working undercover to expose Chils Meplin. In a brief firefight, both Crel and Somerce scored killing hits. Somerce died swiftly, while Crel was able to relay brief information about his mission to Fiolla. (SWDB, OWS) Somin City this city, located on the planet Seltos, is known to be the home of the largest group of Tarro in the galaxy. Note that Twin Stars of Kira often refers to it as Sommin City. (GG12, TSK) Sommen this Alliance agent was infiltrated into Neuro-Saav's Tauber facility, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. (AIR) Somms this blond-haired Corellian served Black Sun under the command of Zekka Thyne, before the near-human was imprisoned on Kessel. (TFE) SomnaSkol Red this was a popular whisky during the last years of the Old Republic. (YDR) Somniject this poison was a fast-acting sedative that rendered the victim unconscious in a few seconds. It was never fatal, and could be counteracted by the injection of an anti-toxin. (SL) Somo this was a common component used to create the names given to Cerean males. In general, male Cereans given an individual name, which is added to the names of their father and grandfather. Complete male names are arranged based on harmony and cadence, but the literal meanings are arranged to ensure proper descriptions. The name Somo was an archaic name that referred to a caretaker, neighbor, or lamplighter. (GCG) Somov Rit this planet was a semi-tropical world covered by shallow seas and marshy inlets. The natives of this planet feared a legendary swamp demon, and would not use their own given names for fear of making themselves vulnerable to the demon's possession. (JVS) Somreth this three-bladed weapon was the trademark sword of the Drevun Six. (AIR) Somtay, Jyl this woman was one of the many Jedi Padawans who were away from Coruscant when a 200-member team was dispatched to the planet Geonosis, during the opening battle of the Clone Wars. Her former Master, Lura Tranor, was among the Jedi who traveled to Geonosis, although Master Tranor was unfortunately killed in the fighting. Jyl herself arrived after the main battle, to help clean up any pockets of resistance and gather intelligence on Count Dooku and the leaders of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. She received a field promotion to Jedi Knight, and was given command of a squad of clone troopers, to seek out any survivors and work with Doctor Frayne to ensure that weapons technology remained behind. Her inexperience nearly cost her when she agreed to test out a new clone trooper helmet Frayne had developed. The helmet contained a mild poison that quickly rendered Somtay unconscious. She managed to escape, collecting Naj Pandoor along the way. His sweet-talking and smooth manner grated on her nerves, especially when he suggested that she leave the Jedi Order and join him as a smuggler. They located Doctor Frayne's body shortly afterward, although it was in pieces. They discovered that she had been attacked by a female nexu, and were forced to fight their way past it and its cubs. In an underground lab, she discovered a Geonosian sonic blaster that was capable of shifting its frequency with every blast, which would have made it unstoppable by the Jedi. Pandoor managed to steal the weapon and tried to use it against her, but the nexu returned and mauled him. Somtay managed to fight it off, and after recovering the sonic blaster, dragged Pandoor to a place where she could bind him and turn him over to the authorities. She reluctantly put in a good word for him, because he helped her reach the weapon. (SWI79) Sonam-Ha'ar this man was a native of the planet Cinnagar, some 5,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. He resembled a wizard, with a hooded cape covering his bearded, hawk-like face. (GAS) Sonda Armament a small company contracted by the Empire to design and built armored dropships, such as the AIC-4. (SWJ2) Sondarr this planet was the site of the base of operations for Star's Nova. (WBC) Sondarr Base this was the name of the base of operations maintained by Star's Nova. It was located in the Lunnes Wastes of the planet Sondarr. (WBC) Sondat manufacturers of starship atmospheric systems. (RM) Sonde Balloon this was a small, inflatable balloon used in survival kits to signal someone's position. (HTTE) Song of the Clouds this was one of the many Ithorian herdships which could travel between star systems. The Song of the Clouds was a Manollium-class herdship. Vop the Usurer had planned to purchase a sealed lockbox from the Ithorians aboard the ship, but was undermined by the actions of his rival, Ritinki. (SWJ15) Song of the Dongtha Slayer this well-known epic poem was created by an ancient Askajian. It was known to have 722 verses. (TG) Song of the Reflective Telescope one of the chants Mohs has memorized, it is a ritualized description of the stars and planets in the Rafa System, handed down from the ancient Sharu. (LCM) Song of War this deep-red Hapan Battle Dragon served as Prince Isolder's flagship during the struggle against Warlord Zsinj at Dathomir. Many years later, during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, Isolder again used the Song of War, this time as the flagship of the fleet he commanded under Commmodore Brand. During the Battle of Fondor, Isolder and the Song of War narrowly escaped the destruction of the Hapan fleet, when a blast from Centerpoint Station ripped through the system. (CPL, JE) Song Rasp this species of rasp, native to the planet Talus, was noted for its song-like calls. (GQRG) Song Serpent a feathered snake with colorful plumage, native to the deserts of Proxima Dibal's single planet. They are often used as pets. (HSE) Song Sparrow a bird with a musical call. (TFE) Songbuk a species of herbivore native to the moon Yavin 8, the songbuk was the favorite prey of the ursod. (GG2) Songoquin Street this was one of the many open-air marketplaces located in the city of Cuipernam, on the planet Ansion. (APS) Sonic Bath a hygenic device which uses sound waves to gently clean away bodily grime. They can be set to use varying wavelengths of sound, imparting a basic cleansing or a soothing massage. (JS) Sonic Beam Projector this device is used to eliminate large targets by damaging them with intense sound waves. (CSWEA) Sonic Blaster this form of sonic weapon was developed by the Geonosians during the years leading up to the Battle of Geonosis. They developed a handheld version of the sonic blaster as well as a larger, turret-mounted version. The sonic energy was ejected from the blaster within a plasma containment sphere, which glowed a strange gold color that seemed to ripple and writhe as it moved through the air. When it struck its target, the containment sphere exploded, unleashing an omnidirection blast of sonic energy. (SWDB, AOTC) Sonic Blender this cooking implement used generated sound waves to mix ingredients together. (GMR8) Sonic Broom a cleaning device which uses sound waves to propel dust and dirt in front of a wide paddle. The broom is used to push the dust into a receptacle. (TJP) Sonic Dampener this was a form of ear insert that limited the amount of sound the reached the inner ear, thereby reducing the risk of injury in those being who had sensitive hearing. These devices were popular among beings who worked in mines, or among the support personnel in a war, since they helped deaden the impact of an explosion's noise. (MBS) Sonic Dissipator this ovoid device is used by beings who need to control sound in an enclosed environment. Initially designed for miners and demolition crews, the dissipator takes ambient sound waves and literally eats them, reducing both the volume and amount of sound. The user could then set off explosions in close proximity and not have to worry about damage to their hearing organs. Later, bounty hunters and other criminals discovered that sonic dissipators could be used to hide their activities. (MA) Sonic Free this band, formed by Skawn Bonduna during the last years of the Old Republic, was banned by the Imperial Board of Culture. The IBC claimed that Sonic Free's music held subliminal suggestions which coerced their listeners to act out against the Empire. Imperial soldiers captured the members of Sonic Free, although Skawn Bonduna managed to escape. The imprisoned members later died in a prison brawl before they could be arraigned. (GMR6) Sonic Generator a device which can be used to torture an individual or group by creating grating, unending noise that quickly becomes unbearable. They can also be programmed to interact with light sources and tactile torture devices. (SA) Sonic Grenade this explosive device emitted a loud, disorienting blast when it exploded. Developed more than 4,000 years before the Galactic Civil War, sonic grenades were designed to operate on two levels. First, the sound of the explosion itself was deafening, and often ruptured the eardrums of any being in the blast radius. Second, the frequency of the sonic blast it emitted was barely perceptible to most humanoid races, causing severe disorientation. Millennia later, the Geonosians developed a modern version of the sonic grenade thayt destroyed a target's equilibrium. (KOTOR, NEGW) Sonic Jammer this tool was used as a weapon by Quarg's father, a well-known pirate who was defeated by the Jedi Knights of the Old Republic. With a group of jammers spread through the Korteen Asteroid Belt, he wrecked passing ships and tore them apart for salvage. The Old Republic eventually ran him off, and he fled to Drexel. Once there, while using the jammer to draw starships to the surface so that the pirates could salvage their metals, he discovered that the devices affected the hearing of the sea-dragons, and he tried to defeat the Dragon Lords by using the jammers on their mounts. Han Solo and Luke Skywalker destroyed the devices, allowing the dragons and Dragon Lords to defeat Quarg. (MC14) Sonic Motivators devices which use varying wavelengths of sound to manipulate water or other media. They are often employed in water sculptures. (TB) Sonic Pacifier this sound-generating device was used by Orion Ferret to control the Watcher Beasts he placed on Patch-4 as guardians. (MC59) Sonic Puncher this motion-activated grenade was designed during the early years of the New Republic. It creates a sonic concussion when activated. (ROM) Sonic Screwdriver this was a tool which used low-frequency sound waves to literally jiggle a screw into and out of its bore. (SWJ4) Sonic Screwdriver this potent alcoholic mixed drink was created from spicebrew, Sullustan gin, and Old Janx Spirit. (MJH) Sonic Shower similar to a sonic bath, except that the user can stand upright while being cleaned. (ROM) Sonic Staff this form of Geonosian weapon was formed from a resin staff which measured about a meter in length. Thicker than an electro-staff, the sonic staff's internal components could generate a powerful blast of sonic energy which could knock an opponent off their feet. Because the sonic staff used compressed sound waves as its primary projectile, the energy blast could not be deflected by a lightsaber. (UANT) Sonic Whistle a device which uses sound waves to blast a signal. (TME) Sonie Cerasi claimed that she was Wehutti's daughter, come to tell of him her Aunt Sonie's death, during the attempt to rescue Tahl. Cerasi had been confronted by the guards protecting Tahl, and hoped the diversion would allow Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi to recover Tahl. (DOD) Sonn Vilmari System this planetary system contains the homeworld of the Pan-preneur species. (SWJ8) Sonnel an Alliance CR90 that assisted in the evacuation of Briggia following the Operation Strike Fear assault there. (XW) Sonniod a compact, gray-haired little man whose cocky attitude is evident in his mannerisms and dress. He wears a floppy red cap, and is a former smuggler and bootlegger. He worked a legitimate business, shuttling holofeatures from planet to planet for a major distributor. He worked a total of 50 backwater systems. When his cousin asked if he would help her out by carrying a load of chak-root with some of the features destined for the Corporate Sector, he happily agreed. After finding out that chak-root was illegal, and that it was also highly profitable to run it, Sonniod eventually joined his cousin's organization full-time. During this time, he first met Han Solo, and the two became friends. He eventually went straight, returning to the holofeature business. He helped set Han up on Kamar, where Han was trying to make money showing holofeatures. (HSR, CSA) SonoMax manufacturers of sound pistols and other sonic weapons. (CSA, WSV) Sonopo Bomoor the alias used by Gaar Suppoon when he invaded, raped, and pillaged Kosh Kurp's homeworld. (JTH) Sons and Daughters of Freedom see Freedom's Sons and Daughters (JT) Sons of Barab Han Solo once invoked the names of the Sons of Barab during his escape from the Trader's Luck. (TPS) Sonsen, Jenica Sonsen was the Chief Operations Officer, in charge of Administration and Operations, on Centerpoint Station during the time when the Starbuster plot was in motion. She was one of the last people to leave the station when it started acting strangely. She greeted Lando Calrissian and Luke Skywalker when they arrived at the station, thinking they were going to help her get the station back to normal. (SC) SonTag this silver-haired Meerian woman was the governor of Bandomeer some 12 years before the Battle of Naboo. She was a supporter of VeerTa and the Home Planet Party, although she knew that her planet's wealth was dependent upon Offworld Mining Company's operations. She welcomed the unexpected arrival of Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi to Bandomeer, although she did not summon them for assistance. That was the work of Xanatos, who hoped to exact revenge on Qui-Gon by taking control of the ionite mines or - if necessary - destroying the planet. When VeerTa was also implicated in Xanatos' plans, SonTag was forced to rebuild her planet's government from scratch, a task made easier by the expulsion of Offworld Mining and the recovery of the Home World Party. (DR) Sontor Skipper this independent freighter was owned and operated by Captain Ross. He used it to carry foodstuffs from Baralou to various Alliance bases, in exchange for gemstones mined on Baralou. (PG1) Sonus this was a common name among the Sarkan race. (UANT) Sook the Ewok word for rock, it comes from the name of one of the Ancient Token of the Legendary Ewok Heroes. The Sook is given to the party member who needs direction for his feelings. Logray bestowed it upon Mace Towani, whose anger and aggression at the loss of his parents needed to be channeled. Mace discarded the rock, but Wicket recovered it, saving it until Mace needed it. Inside the Sook is a magic arrow head that will scoot along the ground, leading the party to a hidden destination. (EA) Sookcool meaning "wealthy", this was one of the most common names among Rodian males. These names generally described characteristics of historical individuals, and different Rodian clans used up to three names to describe an individual. (GCG) Soolehad this Rodian went by the pseudonym of Falloon, during the early decades of the New Republic, in order to avoid being identified. Soolehad was once a senior accountant for the Black Sun criminal organization, and still maintained may century's worth of data in the memory banks of his protocol droid, 9T-LOM. When the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the known galaxy, Soolehad used his Falloon alias to obtain passage off Sriluur, in order to return to Coruscant with the information in 9T-LOM's brain still intact. He hoped to turn 9T-LOM over to some former Black Sun leaders for a considerable reward. After he revealed his true identity to the mercenaries who got him off Sriluur and back to Coruscant, Soolehad turned 9T-LOM in for a considerable reward, then retired. (WOA13) Sools, Jiri this freighter captain discovered what he called "the errors of monogamy" on the planet Zeltros, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. Sools fell in love with a cafarel named Lissahl, and vowed never to leave Zeltros again. (PH) Sooma C-3PO and R2-D2 were dispatched to this planet as diplomatic couriers, during the decade before the Battle of Yavin. The planet was the homeworld of a race of spindly, insectile humanoids. Unfortunately, this race was exterminated by Stenax invaders during the Stenax Massacres, which occurred some ten months after the Battle of Endor. (MDCAR, GMR1) Soon this given name was common human males across the galaxy. (GCG) Soong peetch alay this Huttese phrase translated into Basic as "It's too late for that." (GMR5) Soonis this Jedi Knight was responsible for apprehending the looters of the Vaults of Narner on Salliche. Soonis also stopped a band of armored raiders from rampaging Wroona. (SWJ3) Soose this Tahlboorean term means "enough." (DRPC) Soothfast commanded by Skent Graff, this New Republic Proficient-class warship patrolled the Meridian Sector during the early stages of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion. The ship was in position to recover the escape pod which contained the Yuuzhan Vong priestess Elan and her familiar, Vergere, after destroying a yorik coral spawn ship (Sh'rip Sh'pa). (HT, NJOSB) Sophistication this was the name of the art gallery owned and operated by Tal Anavere on the planet Obroa-skai. (CRO) Sophouse this brew-pub was located on the planet Cularin, during the last decades of the Clone Wars. Although its menu featured some of Cularin's most popular exports, the regulars at the Sophouse preferred to drink something else. (LFCW) Sophra Cray Mingla's aunt, she feared that Cray's mother, Margolis, would manifest sensitivity to the Force as did their mother. (COJ) Sopor-moss this form of algal moss, native to the oceans of Calamari, was used by Mon Calamari doctors as a natural anesthetic. (FH1) Sora Bulq one of the few members of his race to and aptitude for the Force, this Weequay Jedi Master was one of the handful of Jedi who survived the initial stages of the Battle of Geonosis. Known for his skills with a lightsaber, Master Bulq was one of the best teachers of lightsaber combat at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. Master Bulq was also worked with Mace Windu in the development of the Vaapad form of combat. Sora Bulq was part of the small group who were surrounded by the droid armies of Count Dooku and his Separatists, just before the Army of the Republic arrived on Geonosis. Note that Inside the Worlds of Star Wars: Episode II indicates that Sora Bulq died during the Battle of Geonosis, when his LAAT/I was shot down and crashed. However, as the Jedi Council advocated a stronger military presence for the Jedi Knights, Sora Bulq began to grow more and more dissatisfied with the Jedi. He finally decided to break away from the Jedi in protest, gathering a group of Jedi and retreating to the moon of Ruul. Note that Star Wars: Republic - Trackdown indicates that Sora Buld was captured by Count Dooku on Bakura, shortly after the Battle of Geonosis. Some three months after Geonosis, Master Bulq agreed to meet with Master Windu on Ruul, to discuss a mediation to their dispute. However, Bulq had other plans, having turned down the path to the Dark Side of the Force. He allowed Asajj Ventress to land her starship on his estate, and was "injured" early in a struggle with Ventress to allow his supporters to come to his aid. Mira's death only served to turn his supporters further away from the Jedi Order. When Master Windu confronted Bulq about this, Master Bulq openly explained that he had come to understand Count Dooku's position in the Clone Wars. Bulq and Ventress banded together to fight against the Jedi, but Master Windu, Jeisel, and K'kruhk managed to survive. Bulq remained on Ruul, planning his next moves against the Jedi. He eventually made contact with Rath Kelkko on Anzat, in an effort to establish as "shadow army" for the Confederacy of Independent Systems, in an effort to offset the growing advantages of the Republic's clone troopers. He then traveled to Saleucami, where he took advantages of the heat and power supplied by the open magma flows in the creation of clones of the Morgukai warriors. (OWS, J1, IWE2, RT) Sorannan, Sil this Imperial Major was stationed in the Koornacht Cluster, as part of the Black Sword Command. He was one of the survivors of the Yevethan rebellion, and became the de facto leader of the prisoners on Pa'aal. He and his cohorts were dispatched to individual Yevethan warships to assist in expanding Nil Spaar's armed forced, which played into their plans perfectly. He and his officers arranged an elaborate plot that involved the coordinated takeover of a great portion of Spaar's navy during the final battle of the Black Fleet Crisis, robbing Spaar of any advantage he may have held. Sorannan himself took control of the Pride of Yevetha, and captured Nil Spaar. As Sorannan and his officers fled the Koornacht, they deposited Nil Spaar into hyperspace aboard an escape pod as the Imperials headed toward Byss and the Deep Core. (TT) Sorbiss Valley located on the planet Kal'Shebbol, this valley was the site of Imperial Moff Kentor Sarne's stronghold. Much of the Sarne's infrastructure was maintained at the Sorbiss Valley location, including his computer systems and even a few capital ships, including the corvette Renegade. (DARK) Sorcerers of Tund an allegedly ancient and mysterious brotherhood of magicians from the Tund System, these overly flashy sorcerers clothed themselves in distinctive charcoal-gray robes and turban-like headgear that covers everything but their eyes. Their race was unknown, since no one outside the brotherhood has seen one without their robes on. The Jedi Knights knew of the Sorcerers, who called their connection to the Force magic. The Jedi Council of the ancient Old Republic chose to allowed the Sorcerers to continue their dabblings in the Force, provided that they didn't turn very far down the path to the Dark Side. In the aftermath of the Battle of Ruusan, the Sorcerers were all but forgotten. What no one realized is that, near the time the Empire was born, the Sorcerers were wiped out, and the planet Tund reduced to a glowing ball of ash, by Rokur Gepta. Gepta continued to spread rumours and stories about the Sorcerers, to keep his mystique valid. Emperor Palpatine even became interested in the Sorcerers, believing that their religious teachings were based on ancient Sith doctrines. (LCM, ECH, DSSB) Sord Montok this "corporation" specialized in the transport of slaves, during the height of the New Order. (GMR6) Sord Montok this slaving transport ship was owned by Sord Montok, and was used to ferry slaves from place to place during the height of the New Order. (GMR6) Sordaan Xris' this Rodian was considered the wealthiest of his species living on the planet Kashyyyk, during the height of the New Order. He was the founder and owner of Sordaan Xris' Safari Partners, a big-game hunting expedition service that catered to the needs of adventure seekers from across the galaxy. Xris' managed to buy large tracts of land - which became part of the Etyyy, or Rodian Hunting Grounds - on which his employees led dangerous safaris into the Kashyyyk jungles. Many considered Xris' to be softer than most Rodian hunters, living behind his wealth and using his credits to hire the experienced hunters to work for him. Among his chief detractors was his long-time rival, Ziven Tissar. Eventually, even the Wookiees who worked for Xris' turned their backs on him, after he allied himself with the Imperial agents who took control of Kashyyyk. In order to prove himself, Xris' set out to locate and kill the legendary Kkorrwrot, but was unsuccessful. (SWGAL) Sordaan Xris' Safari Partners this small business, founded by Sordaan Xris' on the planet Kashyyyk, offered beings from across the galaxy the chance to participate in dangerous, big-game safaris into the jungles of the Wookiee homeworld. The safaris took place in the Etyyy, which was the Wookiee term for the Rodian Hunting Grounds. (SWGAL) Sorderian Weftfabric this expensive fabric was used by the Hutts to cover their caravels and sailbarges. (MA) Sordu Gogg known as "Sordu the Job Doc," this Rodian was one of the most well-liked members of Socorro's criminal organizations. An information broker by trade, he was also Vakeyya's most prominent employment sources. If a job was available to a smuggler or pirate, Sordu knew about it. Sordu had a suite in the Boliscon Towers, but spent much of his time at The Custom Shop. (BSS) Sorella this planet, located in the Freeworlds Region of Tapani Sector, was part of a group known as the Three Ellas. Along with Dorella and Pernella, Sorella had a liberal government that was more receptive to smugglers and criminals than other worlds. (LOE) Soresu this was the ancient term used to describe the Form III lightsaber fighting style. (SWI68) Sorfina this planet was known for its wonderfully gaudy artwork. (PSG) Sorgoth this ancient Evocii was the grandfather of Matha, and the leader of a clan which lived in the depths of Nar Shaddaa during the early years of the New Order. At 150 years of age, Sorgoth was an elder among his people, and was known to have a strong sensitivity to the Force. Sorgoth and his clan survived by scavenging what they could from the upper levels of Nar Shaddaa. (TF) Sorimow this planet was conquered by the Epicanthix people. (SESB) Sorl a planet. (TDR) Sormahil Fire Gems a particularly rare and beautiful gemstone. (SOP) Sormic this short, pudgy, bald man was a Captain in the New Republic's Starfighter Command forces, and was assigned to training pilots for combat. He commanded the simulated group known as Gold Squadron, and it was Sormic who first trained Lara Notsil. Because he was unaware that she was trying to fail the course - as part of a plan to expose Atton Repness' blackmarket sale of starfighter parts - she nicknamed her "Deadstick Notsil." (IF) Sorn one of the Chiss pilots who served Voss Parck and Stent at the Hand of Thrawn compound on Nirauan, Sorn was responsible for reconnaissance of the Imperial capital on Bastion. (VOF) S'orn, Ren this young Belascan man was the son of Senator Uta S'orn. He was born Force-sensitive, and longed to attend the training given to potential Jedi at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. However, his mother forbid any contact with the Jedi, and Ren fled Belasco. When his mother petitioned the Jedi Knights to help locate him, Ren rejected their offer to return to his mother. Some twelve years before the Battle of Naboo, it was reported to the Jedi that Ren had died on Simpla-12, and that all the blood had been drained from his body. His death appeared surprisingly similar to that of Fligh, who had stolen Senator S'orn's datapad. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Astri Oddo discovered that Ren had submitted himself to the testing of Jenna Zan Arbor, who was searching for the key to the mystery of the Force. He ordered her to release him, but he returned to Simpla-12 a broken man. (DH, EVE) S'orn, Uta this woman was the Senator from the planet Belasco, some twelve years before the Battle of Naboo. She had planned to retire after trying to form a coalition of support to halt the activities of the Tech Raiders, but she was forced to announce it earlier when Fligh stole her datapad. He obtained it one day when Uta put it down while eating the Senate commissary, but she chose not to report the theft in order to ensure the success of her coalition. Shortly after Fligh's death, it was revealed that Senator S'orn's son, Ren, was Force-sensitive, and that she had forbade his attending of the Jedi Temple's training. Ren fled Belasco, and remained separated from him mother for years, despite her efforts to have the Jedi Knights bring him home. Her decision to retire came on the heels of Ren's death on Simpla-12, which Senator S'orn claimed had occupied her mind to the point that she could no longer concentrate. She returned to Belasco and remained something of a recluse, only coming out of her dwelling to help tend to the children who were made ill by the bacterial infection which swept the planet every seven years. It was later revealed that Senator S'orn had, in fact, been helping Jenna Zan Arbor propogate her studies of the Force but infecting innocent worlds with bio-engineered viruses, then "rescuing" them with expensive treatments. Senator S'orn had been falsifying Senate records to indicate support for Arbor Industries, and stored the original records on her datapad for use in blackmail in an emergency. Uta S'orn admitted to her part in Zan Arbor's plans, and was exiled on a penal colony with Zan Arbor for the rest of her life. (DH, EVE, TDR) Sorol this was the name of a legendary Duros politician, who supposedly was one of the original creators of the Old Republic. (GCG) Sorol this was a common name given to male Duros children. The name Sorol referred to a legendary Duros politician, who supposedly helped to create the Old Republic. (GCG) Soronia this frozen ball of ice and rock was the seventh and outermost planet in the Corellian System. (CTD, CCW) Sorontill this was the largest of the four primary continents found on the planet Essowyn. (PG1) Sorosub another spelling of SoroSuub? (COJ) SoroSuub a group of Alliance modular containers that were attempting to supply Harkov's fleet during its defection. (TIE) SoroSuub Chew this tobacco-like substance was produced in a chewable form favored by the pirate Quist. (TM) SoroSuub Corporation a diversified conglomerate headquartered on Sullust, SoroSuub manufactured such diverse products as food packaging, space mining tools, blaster weapons, and repulsorlift crafts. With its diverse portfolio of products, SoroSuub came to employ nearly half the entire population of Sullust in its laboraties and factories. When the New Order was spreading through the galaxy, the Sullustan Council was disbanded, and SoroSuub announced Proclamation Number 173d, stating that it was assuming leadership of the planet. Then, it declared that it would be fully supporting the Empire with its goods and services, and denounced the Alliance as criminals and malcontents. This occurred on the 62nd day of the Sullustan year 8,494. SoroSuub was also one of the original non-voting Contributing Sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority. All of this didn't sit well with many Sullustan employees, who saw the Empire for what it really was. A well-planned coup was staged in the wake of the Battle of Hoth, which saw the pro-Imperial leadership of SoroSuub ousted in a quiet takeover. Following the Battle of Endor and the role of the Sullustans in it, they were able to retake control of SoroSuub and ally it with the New Republic. (COTF, SWSB, EGV, CSA, RESB, NEGW) Soro-Suul this Lambda-class shuttle was owned a mercenary group which tried to bring down Twin Suns Transport Services and the Azzameen family. (XWA) Sorotarr VI this planet is the site of The Game, a gambler's paradise that attracts many high-ranking officials. They all arrive incognito, looking for something interesting to happen in their presence. (GG9) Sorr this man served the Galactic Alliance as an Admiral in the armed forces, during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. It was Admiral Sorr who assigned Corran Horn to accompany Tahiri Veila on a mission to Coruscant, which had been reformed by the Yuuzhan Vong into a replica of Yuuzhan'tar, in an effort to locate the Prophet, Yu'shaa. (FP) Sorran this man was the pirate captain who staged an assault on Naboo's TFP-9 space station, shortly before the Battle of Naboo. He commanded the assault from his flagship, the Velumina. He claimed to have been employed by Challep, the planetary governor of Agamar, who wanted to obtain several of the Naboo N-1 starfighters and a Naboo Police Cruiser, in an effort to reverse-engineer the Nubian drives and bolster his own security force. Sorran was told that Dren Melne, a member of Naboo's Bravo Squadron, would assist in obtaining the starships. However, Dren didn't count on resistance from Essara Till and the loyal Naboo pilots of Echo Flight. When it became apparent that Dren would be unable to deliver the starfighters, Sorran ordered Dren's own ship destroyed, in an effort to remove any link back to his employers. The Velumina then jumped into hyperspace and disappeared. (SFT) Sorr-ul-Paan Plateau this flatland, located on the planet Ansion, was distinguished as the location of the city of Cuipernam. (APS) Sorrus this large, semi-arid planet was the homeworld of the Sorrusian race. There was very little open water on the planet, which was geographically dominated by wide deserts and rugged mountain ranges. Sprawling cities dotted the landscape. The planet had three distinct capital cities. (DH,EVE) Sorrusian this race of humanoids was native to the planet Sorrus. They were adept at changing their appearance via subtle manipulation of skin coloration, and their skeletal system was flexible enough to allow them to compress and conform their bodies to a variety of shapes and sizes. This allowed Sorrusians to move through obstacles which would block a normal human. Most people considered Sorrusians to be friendly beings, until you asked them a question. (DH, EVE) Sor-Sull II a Sullustan frigate rescued by Keyan Farlander and the Rescue group of shuttles. (XW) Sorth, Dellin this smarmy, fawning weasel of a man owns Club Prosperine on Algara II, and is the Chief Executive of Prosperine Entertainment. (PG2) Soruus System this planetary system's rulers pitted criminals against each other in gladiator-style fights to the death. (SWJ3) Sosakar pseudonym of the only survivor of the Darkfire, a ship captained by Flandon Sweeg that was lost in the Borkeen asteroid belt while searching for the huge, legendary space slug, Grendel. (SWSB) Soshu Londahl this Ithorian was a noted publisher during the last decades of the Old Republic. (WOTC) Soskin Guard this was a small-time para-military outfit that sold its services for protection. (SOP) Sossen-3 this was the designation of a Nubian ion drive system produced in the years following the Battle of Naboo. (X2) Sossil Wekwa this was a distniguished member of the Pacithhip society. (UANT) Sosten Freet this Advozse served as Ema Slake's agent, during the height of the New Order. He tried to steal a group of silicate trophies from Slake's personal collection, blaming the thefts on her former director, O'lif Khaz. However, Khaz was proven innocent, and Freet was later arrested and imprisoned for the crime. (GMR5) SOSW a Mon Calamari power converter. (RM) Sotak this clan of Doneer ruled the city of Sotak'vik, on the planet Doneer'so. The Sotak were known as charismatic and powerful, and inspired fanatic loyal within their clan, and extreme jealousy from other clans. (SWCP) Sotak'vik this Doneer'so city-hive was controlled by the Sitak clan during the Galactic Civil War. (SWCP) Soterios this dry, rocky world was the capital of the province held by House Melantha of Tapani Sector. Much of its surface was covered with windswept canyons and desert wastelands. A few settlements managed to eke out a living, and the species they brought with them quickly overran the native flora and fauna. As a result, vitually none of the planet's original lifeforms existed at the height of the New Order. (PGT, LOE) Soth Petikkin this native of the planet Tefau worked as a recruiter for the Alliance shortly before the Battle of Endor. Petikkin had a limited form of precognition, and used his contacts within Jabba the Hutt's organization to locate potential recruits. (CCG9) Sothek this Yinchorri was a member of the Intelligentsia class, during the years following the Battloe fo Naboo. Sothek was one of the few Yinchorri who doubted Vilmarh Grahrk's plans to steal starships from the Golden Nyss Shipyards, mainly because Grahrk wasn't a member of a Yinchorri clan. (TDV) Sotipe this gas giant was the seventh planet in the Derilyn System, located in the Elrood Sector. It was orbited by fourteen moons. (PG3) Sottos this Hutt was a mid-level crimelord on his homeworld of Nal Hutta, during the early years of the New Order. (WOTC) Soul for Sale this song, written and played by the band Starburst, first appeared on the compilation StakeOut. It was rated scarlet by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9) Soul Snare this ancient device was used to capture the life energies of Force-sensitive individuals. (CSWDW) Soul Stealer this milky-white, carved talisman was part of a collection of sinister artifacts maintained by the ancient Jedi Humat, more than 19,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. When touched by unsuspecting beings, the soul stealer took possession of the holder's mind, forcing the individual to do the talisman's bidding. Once under the soul stealer's control, a being was compelled to kill every being they came into contact with. The talisman was inadvertently rediscovered by construction crews during the last century of the Old Republic, during a building demolition. Before it could fall into the wrong hands, a group of freelance agents recovered the soul stealer and returned it to the Jedi Knights. (CCW) Soul Tree this was the name of the ceremonial tree planted for every Ewok at its birth. When the Ewok died, its hood was tied around its Soul Tree's trunk. (ECAR) Soullex this planet, located in the Outer Rim Territories' Fardon System, was used as a base by Admiral Drommel after his defeat in the Battle of Tantive V. Drommel established a garrison on the planet while repairs were made to the Guardian, which sustained heavy damaged from New Republic forces. (WBC) Soulworm this creature fled the known galaxy several centuries before the Galactic Civil War, in an attempt to find a place to worship evil. It has many followers in the known galaxy, foremost of which was the Five. (CSWDW) Soun IV a planet. (IWE2) Sound of Her Wings, The this musical piece was written and played by Gayman Neeloid, and was popular during the early years of the New Republic. (POT) Sound Slug a form of memory storage unit about the size of a blaster power pack, capable of sotring multiple compilations of musical material. (GG9) Sound Sponge this device was used by bounty hunters. When placed in the center of a room, it absorbs and deadens all sounds eminating from within the room. (RD) Sound Weapon these kinds of pistols or blasters don't emit energy beams or particles, but a high-pitched sonic blast that can be used to stun a victim. They can be modulated for use against various species, and for varying pitches and decibel levels. (CSA) Soundmound this music and dance club, located on the planet Mrlsst, was one of the many holoconcert sites played by Ghost Jedi. It was here that Rogue Squadron first met Koyi Komad. (XWPA) Soun-Giju this Herglic settlement, located on the planet Tallaan, maintained the culture of Giju instead of melding with its neighboring human culture. Its name translated to "Little Giju." (LOE) Soup this was the colloquial term used by members of the Anzat race to describe the life energies contained in a being's brain. A being's "soup" contained memories of all of their life experiences. When a being died, their "soup" ascended into the stars was lost, although it was believed that the life energies of an Anzat became part of the Sea of Memory. Over time, the Anzati discovered that they could actually taste this "soup" when they consumed the brains of their victims. Note that Star Wars Gamer magazine, issue 1, indicates that the essence is actually called "luck", while "soup" was the medium through which the "luck" could be consumed. (RT, TME, TJP, GMR1) Sourthal, Bakki this eager young man wanted to be a starfighter pilot, and planned to attend the Imperial Academy. However, his father believed that the Empire was too powerful, and his outspoken position was noticed during Bakki's initial interviews. He was refused admission to the Academy, so Bakki decided to join the Alliance. A handsome man with a totally fearless personality, Bakki once told his comrades that he would have been a holovid star if the Alliance hadn't taken him. Bakki was promoted to Lieutenant Commander shortly before the Battle of Hoth, and was placed in command of Red Squadron of X-Wings in Fakir Sector. When not on active alert, Bakki also served the Special Forces branch of the Alliance as a field agent.. (SWCP, AIR) Sourthol, Bakki this man served as the Commander of Fakir Sector Command's Red Squadron, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Commander Sourthol was also a charismatic speaker, and often was dispatched "on loan" to other Alliance bases to discuss starfighter tactics against Imperial opposition. (SWJ10) Souse-mustard this was an Ortolan condiment that was often used to create a tapenade that could be served with crackers. (YDR) South Beach this coastal area was located on the Unknown World of the Rakata race. During the height of the Great Sith War, the South Beach area was under the control of the Elders. (KOTOR) South Conical Mountains this was the name used to describe the arrangement of seven cones - one large cone surrounded by six smaller cones - at one end of Centerpoint Station. It was believed that the cones formed the primary repulsor generation system for the Station, since the arrangement of cones resembled that of ancient repulsor devices. (JE) South Elrood Ocean this was the largest of the three oceans found on the planet Elrood. (PG3) South Horn Flightknife one of the many Yedagonian fighter squadrons which supported Wedge Antilles and the Running Crimson Flightknife during the war against the forces of the Cartann nation, on Adumar. (SOA) South Islands this island chain on the planet Alderaan was home to a group of Caamasi refugees during the reign of Emperor Palpatine. (SOP) South Kallis this was one of the three continents found on the planet Corulag. (CCW) South Market this section of the city of Iritsa, located on the planet Chazwa, was the primary shopping area used by those beings who lived in The Stones. (ND) South Mudflats this mud-covered area of the planet Antiquity ran for thousands of kilometers. (POC) South Qaestar Ridge this section of the Qaestar Ridge formed the southwestern border of Qaestar Town, on the planet Talus. (CCW) South Refineries this was one of four ore refineries established on the Ugnaught Surface, during its construction. Once the floating city was completed, the refinery was converted into housing and business facilities for the Ugnaughts who made their homes on the Surface. (PH) South Ridge this rocky, V-shaped outcropping of rock was located on the planet Hoth, just to the east of the Clabburn Range. It was here that the Alliance established a final rendezvous location for the forces at Echo Base, in case of an Imperial attack. In the wake of the Battle of Hoth, Luke Skywalker and many other pilots had to make their way to the South Ridge in order to escape. (IWST) South Swing this was the name given to a section of the Tiaran'grast Sling Course, known for its sharp, serpentine turns and vicious cross-winds. (SPG) Southern Crags this desolate, remote area of the Skeeb Desert was located near Skeebo City. It was here, in the Skeendo Tunnels, that the Skavers created their base of operations. (BF) Southern Deserts this area of the planet Sevarcos was known for its rich deposits of andris and carsunum. (SWJ2) Southern Enclave a section of Coruscant's Imperial City where Prince Xizor had a former mistress buried in a building foundation, after she failed to cut off their relationship. (SE) Southern Hatagai this was one of the smaller overclans of Alwari, native to the planet Ansion. (APS) Southern Nikto this is the common name for the M'shento'su'Nikto race. (GG12) Southern Province this was the name given to the southernmost habitable part of the planet Zeltros. (MC104) Southern Reach this open plain, located on the planet Venaari, was the site of a struggle between the rebel underground and the Imperials who controlled the planet, during the early years of the New Republic. (SWJ5) Southern Tanlassa see Tanlassa (MJH) Southern Underground this city-area on Coruscant, located in the southern hemisphere, was populated with beggars, homeless beings, and criminals. It was extremely dangerous for an outsider. (SE) Southern Wastelands this lifeless area dominated the southern continent of the planet Kathol, and was inhabited by a reclusive Charr Ontee clan. (E) Southern Wastes an area of the planet Uba IV which was controlled by the Vorsazg clan during the height of the New Order. (SESB) Southview Village this rustic village was the smaller of two settlements located on the planet Edan II. After the Alliance was routed from their base by Imperial bombardment, its surviving members hid in this city until they could gather their strength for a counterattack. (IAG) Southwest One one of two starports located on the Anai continent of Lianna. The starport is located to allow easy shipment of the minerals and ores extracted from Lianna's barren wastes. (ML) Southwest Refineries this was one of four ore refineries established on the Ugnaught Surface, during its construction. Once the floating city was completed, the refinery was converted into visitor housing facilities by the Ugnaughts who made their homes on the Surface. (PH) Southwest Two one of two starports located on the Anai continent of Lianna. The starport is located to allow easy shipment of the minerals and ores extracted from Lianna's barren wastes. (ML) Sovar this man worked for Platt Okeefe as a "cargo solicitor," during many runs to Tatooine during the Galactic Civil War. (SWG10) Sovar Imperial Hotel this upscale hotel was located near Calliandro's, in Rodia's Equator City. (SESB) Sovara this was a common name used by the Klatooinan race. (UANT) Sovereign this New Republic supply ship made a regular run to the planet Alvorine during the years following the Battle and Endor. Note that this ship is also referred to as the Soverien. (GMR5) Sovereign this was the the first Sovereign-class Star Destroyer created for the reborn Emperor Palpatine, although it was never completed. (DE1) Sovereign Beetle this beetle, native to the planet Neimoidia, was noted for its intricately ornamental shell. (COD) Sovereign Protectors highest-ranking Imperial Royal Guards, the Sovereign Protectors are a highly trained and motivated group of elite guards. Individuals are chosen for their fitness, stamina, and strength, as well as their loyalty to Emperor Palpatine. They are tutored by the Dark Side Adepts in the use of the Force, but they have control of only the most elementary abilities. (DE1, DESB) Sovereign-class Star Destroyer these huge, 15-kilometer-long warships were to be the penultimate Imperial weapon, surpassed only by the Eclipse-class Star Destroyer. Designed to instill fear, the Sovereign-class ships were equipped with an axial superlaser designed to destroy planets in much the same way the Death Star's laser eye would. Manned by 601,670 crewers and 4,075 gunners, the Sovereign-class also boasted 500 heavy turbolaser cannons, 500 turbolaser batteries, 75 ion cannons, 100 tractor beam projectors, and 5 gravity well projectors. (DE1, DESB) Sovler this creature was known for its disgusting eating habits. It enjoyed consuming small rarks. (VOF) Sovra this was a species of small, poisonous creature. (SWJ14) Sovv this surname was common among the Sullustan race, and meant "pilot" in the Sullustan language. (GCG) Soypro a meat substitute. (SE) Soz this was a common name given to male Duros children. The name Soz referred to an ancient melee weapon once used on Duro. (GCG) Soz this ancient melee weapon was once popular on the planet Duro. (GCG) Sozzenels this was a noted jizz band, active during the early years of the New Order. (WOTC) SP.9 this was the mobile version of the Golan Arms DF.9 anti-infantry battery, which was most often used by the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. The SP.9 found little outside support, however, because it was extremely large for its firepower, and was difficult to transport. The SP.9 required a pilot and three gunners to operate. (ROE) SP12 this was the astrogation abbreviation for the planet Simpla-12. (EVE) SP-3 this was a form of delivery speeder produced during the last decades of the Old Republic. The Sp-3 was roughly trapezoidal in shape, allowing for a large variety of cargo to be moved about with it. (BH) SP-4 this was a model of librarian droid, used by the Jedi Knights to provide access to their immense archives found on the planet Coruscant, during the last decades of the Old Republic. Based on the PK-series of labor droids, the SP-4 series was modified by Cybot Galactica to have enhanced sensory apparatus and behavioral circuitry which allowed it to monitor its environment. This gave the SP-4 the ability to gauge any Jedi who approached it, gleaning information from the Jedi's actions and behavior. The vocoder of the SP-4 was shaped like the long snout of a Pa'lowick. (AOTCN, SWDB) SP-597 this was the callsign of one of the many stormtroopers who served under Admiral Galak Fyyar, during the early years of the New Republic. (JK2) SP-80 a series of programmable, single-puprose droids. (COJ) Spaar this Yevethan clan rose to power just after the Battle of Endor, as the Imperial presence in the Koornacht Cluster began to dwindle. Nil Spaar became the primary power among the Yevetha, killing the former Viceroy in order to make his own way into the position. (SOL) Spaarti Creations this corporation was created on the planet Cartao as part of a joint effort between the human and Cranscoc populations. The unique aspect of Spaarti Creations' manufacturing line was that it had evolved out of Cranscoc fluid technology, allowing it to be retooled in a few hours to meet any new configuration. Much of the technology was not understood, and seemed to be organically linked to the Cranscoc themselves. For this reason, access to the manufacturing facilities was heavily restricted, and many workers were required to live on-site in order to prevent unauthorized entry. Just south of the facility was a strip of grassland, which the Cranscoc had set aside from their own use. No one was allowed to build on it, nor were people allowed to travel across it. The presence of other beings on this land upset the Cranscoc, which affected their ability to manipulate the fluid-technology on the manufacturing lines. Thus, the leaders of Cartao enforced the restrictions on the grassland. Spaarti Creations was nationalized by the Old Republic about a year into the Clone Wars, in an effort to generate more modern cloning facilities. Kinman Doriana was dispatched to Cartao to negotiate the changeover, and his efforts were nearly thwarted when the Separatists learned of the mission. The Separatists swarmed in and took control of Spaarti Creations, and Doriana enlisted the help of those around him in an effort to force them out. These plans, however, were dashed when a Republic gunship piloted by a task force of Jedi Knights, was purposely crashed into the main manufacturing facility. Doriana later discovered that the gunship had been piloted remotely by an agent of Darth Sidious, who used the destruction of Spaarti Creations to create a groundswell of hatred toward the Jedi Knights. Known to only Doriana, Sidious, and Chancellor Palpatine, however, was the fact that several thousand cloning cylinders had been rescued from the doomed facility, which were quickly stored on Wayland. (SWI68, SWI70) Spaarti Cylinders originally designed early in the Clone Wars by Spaarti Creations on the planet Cartao, these specially-designed canisters provided a more modern method for the Old Republic to generate clone troopers for the Army of the Republic. During the battle for control of the planet Cartao, most of these cylinders were destroyed. Then Chancellor Palpatine, however, saved a number of them in his warehouse hidden within Mount Tantiss, on the planet Wayland. These cylinders were lost for decades until Grand Admiral Thrawn rediscovered them. He used them to clone troopers to augment his own forces, including the captured Dreadnaughts of the Katana Fleet, during the early years of the New Republic. The only known drawback to the use of Spaarti Cylinders was that they tended to create clones that went insane farily rapidly, as a result of their accelerated growth cycle. (DFR, SWDB, SWI68, SWI70, NEGW) Space Barge any heavy-duty short-range transport ship used to shuttle cargo between faster hyperdrive transports or orbital installations. (SWSB) Space Beldon related to the beldon that inhabited the Life Zone of Bespin and many other gas giant planets, the space beldon was adapted to live in the gaseous, interstellar regions defined by nebulae and minor gas clouds. Individual specimens were known to roam a limited region of space, subsisting on the various gases they could scoop into their systems. Over the eons, an individual beldon converted these gases into rethin, which kept the space beldon inflated, and tibanna gas, which it expelled. Space beldons also exuded a mild acid, which allowed them to consume the solid elements found in asteroids. In comparison to their planetary cousins, the space beldon was much faster in its rate of movement, to avoid asteroids and other space-borne debris. Like normal beldons, the space beldon built up an internal charge of ions, which it discharged as a defense mechanism. (WOTC) Space Carrots this was a form of processed foodstuff, made from roots vegetables, which was often served from starship galleys. (MC8) Space Diamond this was a form of densely-compressed carbon that resembled terrestrial diamonds, but was found in asteroids and other space debris. (SWGAL) Space Dock this was the brand name of Rendili's mobile starport platform, developed during the early years of the New Republic. They have the advantage of being mobile, and are moved among planets with ease. (VOF) Space Drifter this medium transport was owned and operated by Core to Rim Shipping, and was under the command of Prem Nistt shortly after the Battle of Yavin. (FBS) Space Fighter Corps this was the small group of Royal Naboo Security Force officers which was charged with protecting the interplanetary spaces of the Naboo System. Originally, the Space Fighter Corps was established as an honor guard for the Naboo Royal Starship, ready to defend the royal family as it traveled in the greater galaxy. The 100 men and women of the Space Fighters Corps used N-1 starfighters and Naboo Police Cruisers to patrol their home system. (IG1, SON) Space Grazers an alien lifeform, thought to be extinct for thousands of years before the Great Sith War. Aleema used Dark-Side illusions of them to try and deter the combined Jedi-Republic force that was sent to liberate the Empress Teta system. They were said to be space-faring, floating in the ether between the stars and eating any unsuspecting ships that passed near them. They resemble huge amoeba-like slugs with jellyfish-like tentacles hanging below them. (DLS) Space Master Medium Transport this starship was part of a generic line of transport ships produced by Kuat Drive Yards. Measuring eighty meters in length, this Space Master transport had a long fuselage that allowed for a variety of cargo modules to be attached to it. The forward section of the ship was a circular disk that contained the cockpit and main quarters, while the engine array was mounted at the rear. The medium transport required a crew of eight to operate, and could accommodate up to four passengers and 19,000 metric tons of cargo. In its stock form, the Space Master could be armed with up to four turret-mounted, twin laser cannons. (GMR4) Space Pirate Boogie a dance Han Solo taught to Leia at his housewarming party on Bespin. (ZHR) Space Pirates of Iridium this group of Old Republic bandits raided spice haulers using power gems, scouring the Atrivis Sector for more and more plunder. They were finally stopped by the Jedi Knights, who dispatched Kit Fisto and a team of Jedi to bring about an end to their predations. (CSW, OWS) Space Pirates of the Galaxy this holo-series was popular during the early years of the New Order. (MDCAR) Space Poker this is a card game popular among pilots and other military individuals. The deck of card is covered with different spacial bodies, such as planets and moons. Each round is marked by the use of propulsions and turbos to try and improve a players hand. The primary goal is to get the best combination of spacial objects among the cards in your hand. A full planetary system is one of the best hands. (SA1, SA2) Space Rangers this was the name assigned to agents of the Intergalactic Law Agency. (MDCAR) Space Rescue Corps this branch of the Old Republic military was charged with maintaining the safety of space travellers everywhere. Even after the rise of Emperor Palpatine and the Imperial Navy, the Space Rescue Corps was allowed to provide rescue services to registered starship owners. The SRC painted their rescue vessels with a striking red and black pattern for easy recognition. (FOP) Space Singer this is the term used to describe those Shashay who act not only as musical performers, but as starship navigators. The term was first created when a Shashay starship was forced to land on Kashyyyk after experiencing a malfunction. The Wookiees helped the Shashay crew repair their ship, but the only thing the Shashay had to offer as repayment was an evening of song. In an alternate usage, Shashay navigators are called space singers. The song of the Shashay is a complicated combination of trills and riffs, and the mental acumen required to memorize and perform the song lent itself to the ability to manipulate navigational coordinates. The Alliance employed the Shashay as navigators during the Galactic Civil War. (TA) Space Skeet a target-shooting activity which uses low-power laser rifles to shoot specialized targets launched into space. The shooter shoots from behind a transparisteel barrier, while the target is launched into space. When the laser beam strikes the target, it explodes in a bright flash, indicating a hit. (RM) Space Slug a pink, snake-like creature capable of living in the vacuum of space, space slugs sustain themselves by digesting the minerals in asteroids. Much of the slug's body is smooth and pliable, but the rearmost portion of the slug is covered with root-like tendrils that burrow into the rock of the asteroid and serve as the primary method of obtaining nutrients. It is known that they are a silicon-based organism, much like the mynock. Space slugs, also like mynocks, reproduce via fission into two new organisms. Many scientists claim that space slugs eat mynocks for sustenance, although larger slugs have been found with colonies of mynocks living inside them. The average space slugs attains a length of around 100 meters living in the weightlessness of hard vacuum. For this reason, there have been plenty of verified reports of huge slugs reaching lengths of 900 meters. Space slug flesh, being inorganic, has many technological uses. Their skin is also used, in a ground-up form, as a commercial abrasive. It was rumored, during the last decades of the Old Republic, that miners and smugglers in the asteroid belt of the Cularin System actually trained space slugs to act as guardians of their bases. Other rumors claim that certain slugs were tame enough to allow smugglers to land their ships in their mouths to escape capture. Although these rumors were never substantiated, many starship captains went out of their way to avoid space slugs in the Cularin System. (ESB, SWSB, ISU, LFC) Space Snipe this Alliance defensive tactic was developed as a way to fight against Imperial blockade and control of a planet. Squadrons of starfighters were deployed in key hiding places throughout a planetary system, waiting to ambush attacking forces with surprise attacks. If properly planned and supplied, the space snipe can cut off an invading force, rendering it unable to continue and eventually freeing the system. (SWJ2) Space Tape this adhesive has a multitude of uses. Like duct tape, it has a strong substrate and dense, tactile glue. (POT) Space Warper a starship built by Novaldex. (MMY) Space Worrt believed to have evolved from normal worrt stock that was accidentally transported to the asteroids between Antar and New Plymto, this species of worrt could grow to incredible sizes. First encountered by a pair of Rodian pilots, the space worrt was quite adept at camouflaging itself to blend into its surroundings. Weesh, one of the two Rodians, stumbled upon a space worrt without even seeing it, and was quickly consumed by the creature. This first space worrt was larger than a Wookiee, and resembled its smaller cousin in nearly every detail except size. Space worrts adapted to survive on virtually any form of matter, including the silicon matter found in mynocks. (WOTC) Spaceboat another name for a lighter. (HSL) Spacecaster-class Shuttle an outdated form of orbital shuttle, the Spacecaster was a hyperspace-capable craft designed for short excursions between planets. (VP, NJOSB) Spaceguide this was the official publication of the New Republic Scout Service. It documented the goals and ideals of the Service to prospective and new members. (GG8) Spacelane Bureau a branch of the Old Republic Navy, the Spacelane Bureau patrolled the ancient jump beacons used to demark hyperspace travel routes, ensuring their accuracy the safety of their routes. (TOJC) Spaceman's Rest a bar located in Teguta Lusat, where Lando Calrissian goes in search of a sabacc game while trying to gather information on the Treasure of Rafa. (LCM) SpaceOps this division of the Alliance's Special Forces group was typically ship-based personnel which speciallized in combat which took place aboard a starship. They were considered the 1st Regiment of the SpecForces of the Alliance. (ROE) Spaceport any facility which provides starship landing, repair, and modification facilities. The Imperial Space Ministry defined five levels of spaceport classification: Landing Field - any flat, level area with the barest minimum of services. There is no flight tower to control starship traffic. Limited Service Starport - a step up from a landing field, limited service starports have some form of control tower, limited storage space, and only the basic services. Standard Class Spaceport - this facility has a full-staffed control tower, and offers all the basic services plus restocking facilities and a small shipyard. Stellar Class Spaceport - these facilities can handle most of the common starship designs, and provides landing and docking facilities for them. A number of shipyards are available for repairs, and a fully-staffed Customs office is on-site. Imperial Class Spaceport - luxurious and modern, this facility offers a wide range of landing and docking facilities, as well as maintenance areas and storage facilities. Any and all amenities required by a starship's passengers and crew area readily at hand. Customs facilities are top-notch, and security is extremely tight. (GG6) Spaceport Bar a well-known chain of Outer Rim hotels and bars. (GG9) Spaceport Express this Mos Eisley messaging service was formed by Monom Gantrum, with help from Norun Gep. Gantrum worked a deal on the side with Lady Valarian, which allowed her to scan his manifests for interesting cargo in return for other favors. Its primary office was located on Spacers Row. (GG7, IWST) Spaceport Gusher this was the name of the massive water-pumping station that supplied the Abregado-rae Spaceport with water. It was located between the modern spaceport and the Old Patch. (CCW) Spaceport Hotel this was generally considered one of the nicest hotels in Mos Eisley, on the planet Tatooine. (SWTJ) Spaceport Region this section of Celanon City was dominated by the vast starport which served the planet Celanon. The central spaceport control tower measured 140 stories in height. (PG1) Spaceport Row a street filled with bars and restaurants serving the various traders, shippers, and smugglers that come to Plawal and Belsavis. (COJ) Spaceport Security Authority this was the generic term used to describe the security forces which guarded the largest spaceports in the galaxy. They were most prominent at Imperial-class spaceports. (IR) Spaceport Speeders this used landspeeder lot was located in Mos Eisley, just off Outer Curved Street, on the planet Tatooine, during the height of the New Order. It was owned by Unut Poll, and operated by Wioslea during this time. It was here that Luke Skywalker sold his old speeder to pay for passage to Alderaan aboard the Millennium Falcon. (GG7, TME, IWST) Spacer slang term for a starship pilot. (SW) Spacer Quarter this section of Alderaan's capital city of Aldera was dedicated to providing offworlders with the services they required. Bars and taverns, hotels and inns, gambling houses and specialty shops could all be found there. (CCW) Spacer's Bar this was one of the Outer Rim's most accessible chains of restaurants and hotels. (GG9) Spacer's Berth this warehouse-district cantina was a favorite meeting place of Snitchly Gritch, during the last years of the Old Republic. (GCG) Spacer's Bistro a bar and grill location on Byss. (DE2) Spacer's Chest this was the generic term used to describe any form of chest or locker in which a starship pilot kept their personal belongings. (SWJ4) Spacer's Garage a starship repair facility on Nar Shaddaa. (DE1) Spacers' Hill this low mountain, found on Aduba-3, was the site of a cemetary used to bury natives and their companions who traveled the galaxy. (MC7) Spacer's Information Manual this Imperial document was required reading for any being who operated a starship during the New Order. Produced by the Imperial Bureau of Regulations, it outlined the necessary documents required for any spacer, as well as providing information on any possible scenario under which a starship may be boarded. However, many Imperial Customs agents relied more on first-hand knowledge of particular spacers and situations in boarding situations. (PSPG, SWJ9) Spacer's Lounge a cantina located in Imperial City, on Coruscant, during the early decades of the New Republic. (HT) Spacer's Luck this was one of the many gambling halls located in the Spacer Quarter of Aldera, on the planet Alderaan. (CCW) Spacer's Rest a cantina located near the main starport serving the planet Wroona. (PSG) Spacers Row this was one of the main thoroughfares found in the city of Mos Eisley, on the planet Tatooine. It was named for the businesses that lined it, which catered to the needs of traveling starship crews. It met up with the Outer Curved Street at the Ubrikkian Trade Tower. (IWST) Spacer's Street one of the main thoroughfares in the capital city of Cilpar, located near Mos Tommro Spaceport. (SOP) Spacescraper this word evolved on Coruscant, as a description of the tallest buildings found on the planet, if not in the galaxy. (UF) Spacetroopers this was the term used to describe specially-trained stormtroopers used for zero-G battles in outer space. They were trained as deadly commandos, second in stature to only the Imperial Royal Guard. Their specially-modified body armor acted as protection, propulsion, and weapons system. They were rightly referred to as walking tanks. (COTF, ISB) Spach this was one of the binary stars at the center of the Aldo Spachian System. (SL) Spacia this species of tree was native to the planet Achillea, and was used in the creation of luxurious furniture items. (PGT) Spacing a form of execution in which the victim is cast into the vacuum of deep space without any protection. (HSL) Spadda this Hutt ganglord ran his business from the Aikhibba System. (DESB) Spade this clone trooper was part of the platoon dispatched to Pengalan IV, during the early stages of the Clone Wars, to eliminate a Separatist missile facility on the planet. He was given the nickname Mapper by Joram Kithe, who was stranded on the planet with the platoon's survivors after the Separatist sprang a trap. The nickname, given to help Joram communicate with the troopers, was based on the fact that the clone trooper carried the platoon's remaining equipment, including a shovel. Spade and his comrade, Hash, were killed shortly afterward, during the platoon's attempt to reach the actual missile production facility beneath the surface of Tur Lorkin. It was later revealed to Joram that Spade and his platoon-mates were actually enhanced clones, having been given additional self-reliance and initiative during their development. These enhanced troops were dispatched with observers like Joram, in order to ensure the production of clone troopers was continued. (SWI65) Spade Forest this was one of the many forests which covered the surface of the planet Null. Lorian Nod agreed to meet Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, in the Spade Forest, after Nod agreed to work with the Jedi to discover the motives of Count Dooku on the planet. (LOJ) Spade Ray this unusual fish, once native to the Yuuzhan Vong homeworld of Yuuzhan'tar, was shaped like a wide shovel or spade. After many generations of bio-engineering, spade rays were developed that could serve as living shovels. (T) Spade-headed Smooka this long-bodied, flying rodent was native to the planet Dagobah. They were named for their wide, flat head. The mouth of the smooka spread across its entire face, and was filled with sharp teeth used to chisel out holes in the trees. These holes were used for nesting purposes. Smookas didn't actually fly, but used stiff skin flaps to allow them to glide from branch to branch. (WSW) Spaeth this Imperial Navy Captain was in command of a Dreadnaught that was assigned to patrol near M'haeli. (ROC) Spagga Core, Incorporated this mining operation produced a number of rare and speciality gems used in lasers during the height of the New Order. It was rumored that they had secured the mining rights to an unspecified planet in the Minos Cluster, in hopes of mining corusca gems in its atmosphere. Spagga hoped to be able to cut into the market share of Damarind Corporation. (SWJ10) Spang this man was one of the original techs who helped build the Tanquilla Beach space station. It was Spang who procured and installed all of the station's weaponry. Spang was also a trusted friend of Bequesh, and was often under the old man's protection. During the early years of the New Republic, Spang and his daughter, Fia, operated a starship repair facility aboard Tanquilla Beach. (DARK) Spang this Outlaw Tech was the leader of a group of unemployed Imperial engineers who developed the Hornet Interceptor for the Tenloss Syndicate. (JASB) Spangled Veil Nebula this gaseous formation is located near Exodo II and the gas clouds of Odos, in the Meridian Sector. (POT) Spanner this was the nickname of Luskin Exovar's E3 companion droid. Those who knew Exovar the best could not recall a time when Spanner wasn't with him. Spanner was sensitive to the plight of droids, especially during the height of the New Order, and wasn't afraid to use its heavy lifters to take out a measure of revenge against anti-droid beings. Spanner rarely spoke aloud, and then usually only to Exovar. (WSV) Spar see Alpha-02 (SWI80) Spar Sector along with the Moddell and Ablajeck Sectors of the galaxy, this sector made up the Inner Zuma region. (GMR9) Sparkbee this ancient bee was native to the original Yuuzhan Vong homeworld of Yuuzhan'tar. It was the baseline from which thud bugs and blast bugs were bio-engineered. Unadulterated sparkbees were also maintained, since they produced a form of honey which was nutritious. (T) Sparkle-bop a term used to describe the sugary pop music which was popular during the early years of the New Republic. (POT) Sparks a New Republic Navy crewman serving under Harona on the starship Glorious. (BTS) Sparkstick this was a small form of incendiary device which was often used at parties to light candles. These devices came in single-use versions as well as models which could be reused many times before their fuel sources ran dry. (PH) Sparky this maroon and white R5 astromech droid was assigned to the X-Wing starfighter used by Jaina Solo during the evacuation of Dubrillion. After Jaina became a full member of Rogue Squadron, Sparky served as her counterpart until the defense of Kalarba. During the struggle to protect Hosk Station, Jaina's X-Wing was destroyed. She managed to fire her ejection seat and get clear of the explosion, but Sparky was destroyed in the blast. (DTO, BP) Spart, Keevy this young Corellian man was aboard the Tinta Palette when Corran Horn fled from Corellia, during his search for Mirax Terrik. Keevy dreamed of becoming a starfighter pilot, but the demilitarization following the deaths of Grand Admiral Thrawn and the reborn Emperor Palpatine left him with little hope of realizing that dream. (IJ) Sparu this megonite miner was secretly hoarding the moss with Calus Bing, in an effort to create their own fortune. They were forced to detonate the moss in an effort to escape the Imperial forces on Phelarion, some years after the Battle of Yavin. (CSWEA) Spasso, Garvan this untrustworthy, low-life trader made a living smuggling holotapes and exotic spices between Kalab and Glova, during the early years of the New Republic. (POC) Spatch-Cote a substance carried on most small starships. It was a ceramic material that was "grown" from a silicate-based organism which multiplied in the presence of certain chemicals. It was used to fill and seal small hull dmage. (COJ, SWJ4) Spathen, Framjem a post-Clone Wars holo-feature star, he had surgically-implanted muscles added to his physique. (COJ) Spatter Pit this was the name given to the slight depression in which Yuuzhan Vong slaves were tortured and interrogated before being offered up as sacrifices to the gods. (SBS) Spatz a game of chance played in many Imperial casinos. (SWJ1) Spawn Nebula Meres Ulcane attempted to flee to this nebula, after being discovered on Betha II by agents of the New Republic. Via hyperspace, the nebula is only a half-hour from the planet Betha II. It was here, located in the shadow of the nebula, that the Kaarenth Dissension hoarded a fleet of starships for use against the New Republic. A spherical space station was maintained to keep the fleet in constant readiness.A team of New Republic agents managed to locate Ulcane and track him to the nebula, where they were able to destroy the repair station and much of the fleet it supported. (SWJ8) Spawn Ship this was the Basic name for the Yuuzhan Vong Sh'rip Sh'pa. This ship was basically a grand cruiser which had been outfitted with a secondary module that contained dovin basals. This configuration allowed the main ship to take a great deal of fire, while the module simply absorbed it. (HT, NJOSB) Spawning Caverns located on the planet Kuras III, this series of caves was favored by the Aganof species as a place to reproduce. (PG3) Spawning Day this holiday was celebrated by Bingo Mehndra. (T6) Spawnworld this is the Yevethan name for the planet N'zoth. (CTD) Spax, Ben no one knew this young man's background, and many believed he found the Alliance all on his own. Spax joined the ranks of the starfighter pilots in the Alliance, although he was recruited for Intelligence work by Airen Cracken. (GMK) SPD a series of insectoid maintenance droids. (TLC) SPD-R4 this model of so-called "spider droid" has highly-flexible appendages that allow it to navigate inside power cores and engine blocks to affect repairs where no human could reach. (DSTC) SPD-series Droid these security droids were common among security and law enforcement agencies. Known as scanning patrol droids, they were box-like automata that roll on treads, similar to the MSE-6 droid. The SPD-series also has a number of retractable appendages that it uses to search out security breaches. One of the best-known examples was the Hound-W2. (TTSB, SWJ14, EGD) Speaker this was the term used to describe the leader of a Yapi tribe. The Speaker was the wisest warrior of his clan. (E) Speaker-Above-All this was the Trandoshan term for the Senator who represented Trandosha to the Old Republic Senate. (HNN4) Spear a group of Alliance YT-1300s destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Spear V this is the designation of a mid-grade computer spike manufactured by MicroThrust. It is more efficient that the Piercer IV, but not as good as a Lancer spike. (CFG) Spearhead this underwater city, located on the planet Naboo, was the ancient stronghold of Boss Rogoe, some 3,000 years before the Battle of Naboo. It was destroyed shortly after Boss Rogoe launched an assault on the city of Otoh Sancture, in an effort to eliminate Boss Gallo. Despite the destruction of Otoh Sancture, Boss Gallo survived and launched a counter-assault on Boss Rogoe. After defeating Rogoe and destroying much of Spearhead, Boss Gallo began to unite the Gungan people into a unified society. From the ashes and rubble of Spearhead, Boss Gallo built the original portions of the city known as Otoh Gunga. (GB) Spearhead Droid this was a form of droid starfighter developed by the Confederacy of Independent Systems, during the height of the Clone Wars. The spearhead droid was designed as a sort of kamikaze fighter, used to penetrate a planet's orbital defenses and reach the surface, where the fighter plunged into buildings and other strategic locations. These droids proved successful in many campaigns, including the opening stages of the First Battle of Coruscant. (LEV) Spearmaster traditionally, the best hunter among the Whiphids on Toola is named the Spearmaster. The Spearmaster is, by default, the leader of the nomadic tribes of Whiphid. (GG4) SpecForce this was the shortened name used by the Alliance's Special Forces division. Among the various disciplines of the SpecForce soldier were SpaceOps Troops, Pathfinders, Urban Combat Specialists, Wilderness Fighters, Technicians, Infiltrators, and Heavy Weapons Specialists. At any given time during the Galactic Civil War, there were ten or more SpecForce divisions scattered across the galaxy. The primary division was the Command Division, which was attached to the Alliance's High Command and governed the overall activity of the SpecForces in action. (ROE) SpecForce Officers Training Manual this was the Alliance's collection of information used to educate and train potential officers of the Special Forces division. It included doctrines and operational information for leading and conducting warfare. (ROE) Special Bakuran Troops this branch of the Bakuran armed forces was trained for special operations. (FH2) Special Enforcement Officers these law enforcement agents were culled from the best of the Sector Rangers, and given more wide-spread authority and detention powers. Because of their widespread jurisdictions, SEOs often commanded task forces which focused on specific types of crimes, such as kidnappings, counter-espionage, and anti-terrorist operations. (GG11, GMR8) Special Insertion Team this was the name given to the elite group of stormtroopers and Imperial soldiers who could secretly infiltrate any installation and disable it. These teams were well trained and highly skilled in all forms of combat, and were sent in to eliminate resistance in very hostile situations. They were often on missions for months at a time, establishing themselves before beginning their assault. (SLS) Special Navy Forces this joint effort between the Empire's Ubiqtorate and its Navy was developed with several missions in mind. First, the Navy hoped to train dangerous soldiers to act as advance forces to use when landing on a new planet. The Navy hoped to be able to eliminate the need for Army ground assault forces. The Ubiqtorate hoped to create a group of mobile intelligence operatives with specialized skills and training, who could be assigned virtually any mission on a moment's notice. Known as SpecNav, these forces were trained at the D8-Red base in the Ringali Nebula, but never saw action. Following the Battle of Endor, any troopers stationed on D8-Red were quickly reassigned posts elsewhere to help bolster the fragmenting Empire. (FOP) Special Operative 1312 this was the codename for Pentix Graphyt, under the Imperial Delta Emergency Code that protected Project Orrad. (SWJ5) Specklestone found in the deserts of Tatooine, this form of sandstone was often carved by the wind into giant pinnacles. (TG) SpecNav Forces see Special Navy Forces. (FOP) Speco this planet was under Imperial control during the Galactic Civil War. (SESB) SpecOps this was the shortened name of the Alliance's Special Operations division. A complimentary unit to the Special Forces division, SpecOps took on missions that were thrown together with little up-front planning. (ROE) Spectacillin this antibiotic drug was developed during the last decades of the Old Republic, and was useful in treating a number of races and conditions. It was considered a broad-spectrum RNA polymerase inhibitor to those in the medical profession. (MBS, MJH) Specter Squadron this Alliance starfighter group was stationed at the Renforia base. Their emblem was a solid black square marked with white gridlines. (CCG) Specter Squadron this specially-trained squadron of TIE Fighter pilots was assigned to Admiral Thrawn and the Admonitor during its tour of duty in the Unknown Regions. (SWJ11) Spectrader Ring an infamous group of outlaws, once led by Andews Rolo. (RC) Spectre one of two Nebulon-B frigates under the command of Lumiya, following the Battle of Endor. (SWG3) SpecWar this Imperial military manufacturing facility was attacked by the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. Imperial forces were able to drive off the Alliance fleet. (TIE) Spee a planet which is home to a lisping species of reptiliods. (RPG) Speed Globe this sport is played with a medium-sized ball which is pliable to the touch but rather heavy. Inside is a small computer system which is programmed to move the ball about to avoid being caught by the members of two opposing teams. Once the speed ball was caught, the team had to line up in a chain and pass the ball from player to player until they could place it in the goal. The other team could try to get the ball out of their hands, and the ball itself continued to try and get away. (GOF9) Speed Queen this corvette was one of many ships investigated by Tenel Ka, Lowbacca, and Raynar Thul as possible carriers of a Yuuzhan Vong voxyn, some two years into the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. The ship was attacked and virtually destroyed near Froz, when a Yuuzhan Vong strike force attempted to kill the Jedi Knights aboard the Big Eye. (SBS) Speeder Bike small, one-man needle-shaped transports, these are like fast repulsorlift motorcycles. The front of the bike holds the maneuvering systems, while the rear holds the power source. A seat and rider controls are located over the power source. They were built as cheap, quick, personal transports and recreational vehicles, they can be easily adapted to law enforcement and military purposes. (ROTJ, DFR, SWSB, ISB) Speeder Bike Races (Speed Kills) this song, written and played by the band Deeply Religious, first appeared on the compilation Emperor of Air and Darkness. It was banned by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9) Speeder Ferry this repulsorcraft is used to transport multiple air- and landspeeders from one location to another. Primarily used by junkyards and speeder dealers, the speeder ferry slaves the dependent speeders to its navigation and propulsion systems, and moves them all at once. This allows the ferry to transport even non-functional speeders to their next destination. (KT) Speeder Scooter a small, repulsorlift transport built by Ubrickkian Industries, the speeder scooter is nothing more than a chair with an engine attached to it for propulsion. (SWSB) Speeder Transport any large shuttlecraft used to move V-wings. (DE1) Speedy this Sullustan starfighter pilot was assigned to Keyan Farlander's squadron. He was called Speedy by the human pilots because they could not pronounce his Sullustan name. (XW) Spefik Ranulf Trommer and his TIE Fighter squadron destroyed an anti-orbital ion cannon on this planet. (ROC) Speizoc manufacturers of terrestrial scanners and anti-vehicle weapons. (DFR, COJ) Spek-Man this near-Human was one of the key members of Alliance sleeper cel V-16, and was one of the few members of the cell personally known to Berren Sid Te'. Spek-Man spoke in a mixture of Basic and droid languages, although most of his speech is only understandable by droids. He had the attention span of a three-year-old Rodian, but was incredibly adept with anything mechanical or droid-related. He supplied much of the sleeper cell with its parts and droids, once a contact has been established. Spek-Man hated the Empire, although his motivations were never revealed. Many believed that the cybernetic arm and leg he wore were the result of an Imperial attack, but this was never proven. (CRO) Spel, Hamiz this Imperial agent was a member of the Intelligence Analysis bureau. (SWJ9) Spell of the Seven Oaths, The this was one of the most powerful spells that could be used by the shamans of the Ewok people. (SWDB) Spellsayer this was the name given to any being who purported to be able to read the future by casting spells aimed at a specific being. Spellsayers gained popularity during the years leading up to the Clone Wars, as beings from all over the galaxy wanted to know if they would survive the upheaval of the Old Republic. Spellsayers could be distinguished in a crowd by the distinctive teardrop-shaped emblem on their clothing. (VD2) Spelunker Droid this mining and escavation probe droid was produced by Arakyd during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. These cylindrical droids moved about on four segmented legs, and were equipped with a wide range of mineral and ore sensing technologies. When a site appeared to be worth mining, the Spelunker drilled a core sample, then placed an explosive charge in the hole for preliminary blasting, opeing the hole for larger mining equipment. Many of the Spelunker droids found in use before the Clone Wars were used by the Commerce Guild to mine inhospitable worlds. Later, the Spelunker served as the basis for the so-called chameleon droid used by the Confederacy of Independent Systems. (SWDB) Spenori this Zeltron served as the Governor of the Southern Province on Zeltros, during the early years of the New Republic. (GMR1) Spenori this was a common name among the Zeltron people. (UANT) Spensor Kluub this Twi'leki slicer was one of the best data decryptors found on Cloud City, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. When the Empire garrisoned the outpost and began cracking down on suspected rebel activity, Spensor - known to his friends as "Old Spens" - was captured and interrogated before being rescued by a team of Alliance agents. Unfortunately for Kluub, Kal Vorusk had slit his throat in an effort to kill him. The wound, though greivous, failed to kill him instantly, and Kluub was taken by the Alliance agents to Doctor Drase. The agents hoped that Old Spens would recover and help them decode some data given to them by Silver Fur. Kluub managed to survive, and altered the Alliance agent to the fact that Govin Thane knew they were on Cloud City and was waiting to ambush them. (GMR3) Spenter an Alliance X-Wing pilot killed in action over M'haeli. (ROC) Sperin this planet was located in the Palaquin System of Bajic Sector. (GG11) Sperinad University a famous institute of higher learning founded on Esseles. (SWJ8) Spero a Ho'Din living in the Southern Underground of Coruscant during the Galactic Civil War. He was a trusted friend of Leia Organa's, and helped her locate Prince Xizor's palace. (SE) Spet this Shyriiwook word was used as the prefix to many Wookiee names. It translated into Basic as "famed", "legendary", or "revered", and could be combined with one or more suffixes to form a complete Wookiee name. (GMR10, GCG) Spetbecca this Wookiee ran the Great Hoary Mastmot Trading Station on Toola during the early years of the Empire. The Wookiee took in Haaken Baranar, after the free trader was mauled by a snow demon some ten years before the Battle of Yavin, and helped get the big man back to health. However, a group of bounty hunters captured Spetbecca and took him away. Baranar remained on Toola, maintaining the Trading Station in hopes that Spetbecca would return. The Wookiee, however, was not seen again. (SWJ10) Spetzna this cellulose-based foodstuff is highly indigestible to those species that have trouble assimilating cellulose. (RM) SPF 14897 this Mark III bulk transport ship was owned and operated by Santhe Passenger and Freight. It was under the command of Mils Lolinc when the Empire used the transport as bait in a trap set for the Far Orbit. The ship was supposed to be carrying military-grade control modules to Raithal, but when the Far Orbit captured her, the hold was full of stormtroopers and SpecNav forces. (FOP) SPHA-I this version of the Self-Propelled Heavy Artillery-Turbolaser tank, developed by the Old Republic to support the Army of the Republic, featured a heavy-duty ion cannon in place of the turbolaser. (SWI64) SPHA-T this was the Self-Propelled Heavy Artillery-Turbolaser vehicle designed by Rothana Heavy Engineering, first used by the Old Republic to support the clone troopers of the Army of the Republic in the Battle of Geonosis. Theywere used to deploy up to twenty troopers in an effort to augment the forces of the Jedi Knights in fighting against Count Dooku's droid armies. Each thirty-four-meter-long SPHA-T stood just over twenty meters tall, had modular weapons emplacements, and could be armed in response to its target. The basic weaponry consisting of a heavy turbolaser cannon and twelve anti-personnel blaster cannons which protected all sides of the vehicle. Instead of using a turret to move the turbolaser cannon into positon, the SPHA-T had twelve articulated legs that quickly manevuered its bulky form into the correct position. The complex system of legs could also moved the vehicle at speeds near 35 kilometers per hour. The turbolaser cannon could be replaced with a heavy ion cannon or concussion missile launcher, while the smaller blasters could also be changed out for anti-vehicle laser cannons or grenade launchers. Each SPHA-T required a crew of fifteen troopers to operate, which included ten gunners. Much of the vehicle's interior was given over to the powerful reactor cores which powered the weapons systems. The reactor core caused a good deal of trouble in those battles where the SPHA-T's hull was breached, since the core exploded in a massive fireball that caused huge amounts of collateral damage, often to friendly troops. (VD2, X2, SWDB, WOTC, NEGV) SPHA-V this version of the Self-Propelled Heavy Artillery-Turbolaser tank, developed by the Old Republic to support the Army of the Republic, featured a specialized anti-vehicle laser in place of the turbolaser. (SWI64) Spherical Compass this ancient star-traveller's tool was used to locate and navigate a starship whenever a navigational computer was unavailable. All directions and locations were based on the assumption that Coruscant's position is (0,0,0). (RF) Spherical Flame this was the name given to the sigil of the Trade Federation. Along with the symbol of the garhai, the Spherical Flame represented piety and power. (COD) Spheroids this sport gained popularity during the last years of the New Order. Played in a low-gravity arena between two players, Spheroids involved the throwing of spheres into a pre-arranged goal setup. Each player had a command sphere and several throwing spheres. Designed to mimic the workings of the bodies in a solar system, Spheriods required that each player deploy their basic spheres into the arena, then throw their command sphere into the resulting configuration. The more of the opponent's basic spheres that were placed into a goal, the more points a player received. Each player alternated turns, with play changing sides whenever a goal was missed. During the height of the Galactic Civil War, black holes and other phenomena were introduced into the game, giving a more random configuration. (GFT) Spice a controlled substance which has certain addictive properties. The primary source of spice are the Spice Mines of Kessel, which produces a spice known as glitterstim. Another kind of spice is called ryll, and is mined on Ryloth. Both have medicinal value as well as their recreational purposes. Ryll is a very dangerous form of spice. (SW, JS, COTF, SWSB) Spice Blades this was the name used by Lord Cassius Nolath Rha's personal guards. (SWJ2) Spice Collective this was the name given to the loose confederation of spice harvesters who worked on the moon of Rori during the Galactic Civil War. (GQRG) Spice Eel a thirty-meter-long creature native to the spice mines of Sevarcos, spice eels lack eyes and must rely on the pressure-sensitive organs in their heads for a sense of direction. These organs also help the spice eel locate its prey. These creatures were hunted by the natives of Sevarcos for their meat and skins. They were named for the fact that the tend to congregate near open spice mines, attracted by the mining operation moreso than the spice itself. (SWJ2) Spice grub a creature that generates spice as a byproduct of its digestion. They have a particular affinity for humanoid flesh, and Moruth Doole used one to eliminate the Kessel prison's warden when Doole learned that the warden was working for Jabba the Hutt. He then froze the warden in carbonite. (JS) Spice Liquor a potent form of alcohol made from fermented spice extracts. (GG9) Spice Lords of Sevarcos this was the name adopted by the leaders of the major criminal empires based on the planet Sevarcos. (SWJ12) Spice Mine Run this annual pro-circuit podrace was run on the Mon Gazza Speedway. (RAC) Spice Mines Avenue a street in Kessendra. (GDV) Spice Mines of Kessel this was the generic term used to describe the spice-mining operations which were established on the planet Kessel. Over the decades, many beings and agencies have claimed ownership of the mines, and during the entire reign of Emperor Palpatine the mines were worked by slave labor. Working in the mines was dangerous, since it had to be done in complete darkness in order to ensure good quality spice harvests. This, coupled with the harsh living conditions and dangerous creatures found in the mines, made being sent to the Spice Mines of Kessel one of the worst punishments a being could receive. (SW, JASB) Spice Narcosis a condition experienced by many Sevari who leave their native world of Sevarcos. The atmosphere of Sevarcos is laden with spice particles, and the Sevari have become used to it over time. However, if a Sevari leaves Sevarcos without carrying a supply of spice to breathe, he can enter a state of spice narcosis. (SWJ2) Spice Shippers' Fellowship this spacers' guild was based on the planet Wroona until Imperial forces declared their operation illegal and raided their guild hall. The Fellowship fled Wroona, but failed to maintain its stature. (SWJ9) Spice Siren this Old Republic freighter crashed into the Jundland Wastes on Tatooine, near the Pika Oasis, many years before the Galactic Civil War. (IWST) Spice Spider another name for the energy spider of Kessel. (JASB) Spice Terminus this location defined one end of the Llanic Spice Run. It was here that most of the spice brought into or out of the Outer Rim was processed. (GG9) Spice Worm an unusual creature native to the planet Sevarcos. (SWJ12) Spice, Tamora this woman was Kitster Banai's second wife, and the mother of his two children, Ji and Elly. Before their marriage, Tamora worked as a bartender for Ulda Banai, serving all manner of drinks at the Mos Espa Swoop Arena. (TG) Spiceball this was a modified medical container, about the size of a thermal detonator, that was used to carry spice around. In many cases, the original medical container was shielded to ensure the shelf-life of the drugs or medicine contained within it. This shielding allowed spice users to carry a supply of spice around with them, since they could claim that it was a medical drug inside the ball. (MBS) Spicebrew this as a potent form of ale that was brewed with liberal amounts of spice. (MJH) Spiceflower this flower was known for his heady scent. (MBS) Spice-jacker this was the term used to describe those pirates who illegally obtain spice by hijacking other smugglers and stealing their cargoes. The use of spice-jackers by crimelords increased during the early years of the New Republic. (GG11) Spicetack this was a chewable stimulant that was popular during the height of the Clone Wars. (MBS) Spicewood a pseudonym used by Ylenic It'kla to describe Nejaa Halcyon, it was based on the man's scent more than anything else. (IJ) Spicy Lady this highly-modified YT-1300 light freighter was owned and operated by the smuggler Jarril. He had widened the forward mandibles to accept a full-sized A-Wing fighter. The A-Wing could be remotely-operated from the main ship, and was designed to be an escape ship. Jarril could dump the bulking YT-1300 and flee in the swift A-Wing if captured by the authorities. However, this is not the case, as Jarril once proved. Given the remote operability of the A-Wing, Jarril can remain behind in the freighter, piloting the A-Wing on an escape vector while remaining with his cargo. The A-Wing can later be recovered, if possible. The ship was hijacked by agents of the failed Jedi Dolph, and Jarril was killed. A series of messages implicating Han Solo in the bombing of the New Republic's Senate Assembly Chamber were left in the Spicy Lady's memory banks, and the ship was left adrift. It was discovered by Lando Calrissian, who towed it to Kessel to search through it. The A-Wing had been stolen, and Jarril had been shot in the head, but otherwise the ship was intact. (TNR) Spid this was one of the may bounty hunters who tried to capture Quinlan Vos, during the Jedi Purge initiated by Emperor Palpatine. Spid and his companions nearly caught the former Jedi Knight on Socorro, but were thwarted by a young Han Solo, who was searching for a lost treasure. The treasure turned out to be Vos' lightsaber, hidden in the stomach of a sarlacc. (T11) Spider Clan this clan of Dathomirian Nightsisters was named for the fact that they lived in a cave that was originally inhabited by gaping spiders. Legends told that the Nightsisters were able to twist many of the smaller gaping spiders to do their bidding, and only the largest of the spiders was able to resist them. (SWGAL) Spider People this was one the dominant race of sentients on the planet Ord Cestus, until they were defeated in a great war by the X'Ting. The original Spider People were sometimes referred to as Cestians. After they were relegated to inhabiting the deep caves of the planet, many forgot they even existed. The became little more than "cave spiders" to the Cestians, more of a nuisance than another native race. (HIV, TCD) Spider Silk Armor this was a form of body armor that was developed to deflect blaster bolts, yet be exceptionally light. (NEGW) Spider Tank see Homing Spider Droid (SWI62) Spider Walker this term was used to describe several military vehicles, from the Homing Spider Droid of the Commerce Guild to the MT-AT of the post-Endor Empire. (EGV, LAWS) Spidercat bred by the Tasari, these furry insects were used to guard their temples and hordes of Tasar Crystals. Spidercats, which resemble huge arachnids with feline faces, were first created shortly after the planet Tasariq was bombarded by meteors, and they continued to be bred throughout Tasari history. The average spidercat measured two meters in length. (SWJ15) Spider-rat a multi-legged rodent. (SHA) Spider-roach a large, underground insect native to Coruscant. (DA) Spiders this swoop gang was a rival of the Rabid Mynocks, and patrolled a part of the city of Gallisport, on Shesharile 5, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. The Spiders once allied themselves with the Raging Banthas, in a effort to take control of those parts of the city held by the Rabid Mynocks. (SWJ6) Spider-sponge native to the deep layers of dirt and rock found on Geonosis, this species of mobile sponge spent its entire life on land, consuming toxic materials in the planet's crust. When the Geonosians began producing droids in immense factories, spider-sponges proliferated in the neighboring rock and caves, feeding on the toxic wastes produced by the fatories. (IWE2) Spidervine the leaves of this plant were dried and steeped in water to create a soothing tea. (SWJ11) Spiderwalker this Charon bio-construct was a grotesque mixture of human and Charon genetic material. It was an ape-like creature with eight legs and a cluster of alarmingly human eyes atop its head. It is extremely agile and strong, and was a formidable opponent during hand-to-hand combat. (OS2) Spigage this greenish-blue vegetable was noted for its meaty texture. Chefs often sliced spigage into cutlets which resembled portions of meat. (MJH) Spike this man was part of the demolitions team which was sent to Ralltiir by the New Republic to liberate the planet from Imperial control. (HR) Spike Force this was the Imperial strike force assembled by Admiral Pellaeon to assist the New Republic in driving the Yuuzhan Vong from the planet Garqi. The squadron was made up of Chiss fighter pilots under the command of Jagged Fel, loaned to Pellaeon's forces by Soontir Fel himself. (DTR) Spiked Krevol this species of reptile was native to the planet Naboo. (GQRG) Spiker this mentally-disabled member of the Chiss race was one of Jabba the Hutt's swoop gangmembers. Spiker was in the group the Jabba - at Prince Xizor's request - sent after Luke Skywalker on Tatooine. Spiker was recognizable by his long, thin, spike-covered helmet. He also wears purple, spike-covered leather armor that matches his helmet. Spiker was killed while trying to steal Han Solo's frozen form from Boba Fett, when the bounty hunter arrived on Tatooine. A firefight ensued, and Spiker was shot down. Fett, however, was unharmed, for he had placed Zuckuss in Mandalorian armor and sent the Gand out in his place, to draw off an ambush. Spiker was later revived and restored by the B'omarr monks of Jabba's palace, and he met up with the similarly reanimated Big Gizz. They attempted to recover a tape which contained information on the whereabouts of Jabba's hidden escape ship, the Spirit of Jabba, which itself was filled with weapons and supplies. They thought they could become pirates and take control of their own destinies. However, they were forced to crash-land the ship outside of Mos Eisley in order to escape Gorga the Hutt's minions. Spiker and Gizz survived, and made their way back to civilization. (SEC, SSE, TJT, GMR5) Spilfer see Spilferithimus-narlamos (SH) Spilferithimus-narlamos this young Squib - who prefers to go by the nickname Spilfer - was sent to assist the Alliance in recovering the datapacks stolen by the Elusive. They planned to use a gravity-well projector to pull the ship out of hyperspace, but they had to steal the projector from the Ugors. Spilfer is easily distinguishable by the odd assortrment of trinkets and baubles he has attached to his clothing. Among them is a ceremonial Fizz-Pop can, which identifies him as a Squib diplomat. As a diplomat, Spilfer had the authority to sign treaties for the entire Squib race. (SH) Spilgan this city, located near the primary spaceport of the planet Hollast VII, was the site of a variety of businesses and warehouses. When Glorga the Hutt was alive, most of the businesses in Spilgan paid protection money to Glorga. (SWJ4) Spilik this man served the Empire as a Lieutenant, and was part of the detachment assigned to Commander Karg during his search for Leia Organa. When Karg was shot and killed on Kattada, while trying to force a confession from the Princess, Spillik took command of the remaining Imperial forces and prepared to defend them against the Kattada forces. However, his forces were no match for the band of royal retainers and soldiers who had served Mia Ikova. Spilik's forces were decimated, and Spilik himself was killed in the firefight. The surviving members of his detachment eventually surrended. (SWEP) Spill Air this is racer slang for the super-heated gases that are created by a hot engine. Spill air can be bled off in order to cool the engine or prevent engine fires. (IG1) Spin this man was a freelance mercenary and scout, active during the early years of the New Order. He worked often with his good friend, Kaz. (WOTC) Spin-and-Win a jingling casino game. (ZHR) Spinara Plateau found on the planet Carida, this landmark was the site of an Imperial Military Academy during the height of the New Order. (JASB) Spinax III this ocean-covered world is part of the Allied Tion. (ML) Spinbalio, Gretta this woman served as the spokeswoman for High Inquisitor Halmere, during the height of the New Order. (SWJ4) Spinblade this specially-designed throwing weapon was created by the Vrakolians, and resembled the blade of a circular saw. (TSIA) Spince, Mako the son of an Old Republic Senator, Mako never wanted to rush things. He led an aimless life that nearly got on track after the Clone Wars. He knew that he had the talent to make it in the Academy, but he put off applying until he had had enough fun on Corellia. He met Han Solo at the Academy (despite the fact that Solo was ten years younger), and the two became known as pranksters. Mako once tried to blast the seal of the Academy off its mascot moon, but only succeeded in destroying the entire planetoid. He was expelled immediately, and his family cut him off from any inheritance. He used his contacts from the Academy to set himself up as a smuggler, and encountered Solo again after Solo's expulsion from the Academy. They worked for awhile out of Nar Shaddaa, until Han decided to seek his fortune in the galaxy. Mako, meanwhile, had been plying the smuggling lanes of the Ottega System. He wound up on the wrong side of a battle with the Na-Quoit bandits, and was permanently crippled in the battle. He returned to Nar Shaddaa, where he took on work as a traffic controller. When Solo returned, Mako tried to make a quick credit and turned Solo in to Boba Fett, but Solo escaped. When Zasm Katth and Baddon Fass arrived at the spaceport looking for the Millennium Falcon, Spince was forced to work for them. He later spotted the Falcon trying to escape the spaceport and alerted the crew of the Star Destroyer Invincible to their presence. Han did not appreciate the way Spince turned on him, and tried to evade the Invincible's tractor beam by hiding behind the spaceport control tower. The Star Destroyer's tractor beam locked onto the tower, instead of Han's ship, and ripped it from the spaceport. Mako Spince was killed when the disabled Star Destroyed crashed into the surface of Nar Shaddaa and exploded. (DE1, DESB, DE2, RD) Spin-dizzy an activity on Vorzyd 5. (CSWEA) Spindragon this aging freighter was owned by Sheeka Tull during the last years of the Old Republic. She used the ship primarily as a suborbital transport, moving cargoes across the surface of Ord Cestus. It was help together with anything Sheeka could obtain, but was lovingly maintained and more than spaceworthy. Because the ship made regular runs into all of Ord Cestus' major cities, the Spindragon was unarmed, so as not to pose any threat to the Five Families. (TCD) Spindrift this isolated planet was the site of an Imperial outpost, during the period following the Battle fo Hoth. (LTA3, MC60) Spine Dragon a creature which is native to the planet Kintan. Like many other creatures on the planet, it evolved from a species which was altered by the intense radiation the coursed through the system as a result of the M'dweshuu Nova. (GG12) Spine of Lok this unusual asteroid belt orbited the planet Lok. It was made up almost entirely of obsidian rock, and was often invisible when viewed against the black backdrop of open space. (SWGAL) Spine Passage located aboard the Zirtran's Anchor space station, the Spine Passage traversed the entire length of the space station. (SWJ5) Spine Rat this large rat was named for the heavy spines that made up much of its fur. Although these spines provided defense against larger predators, they could also be a hindrance. A spine rat cornered in a tunnel or warren could only move in a single direction, as the spines dug into the surrounding walls whenever the rat moved backward. (GMR7) Spine Seas this was a collection of bodies of water, located on the planet Goroth Prime, which were surrounded by rocky spires. (GSE) Spined Snake this species of predatory reptile was native to the planet Lok. (ROD) Spined Viper related to the spined snake, this poisonous reptile was native to the planet Lok. The venom of a spined viper acted on the victim's nervous system, swiftly paralyzing all autonomic bodily functions and causing the victim to suffocate. (ROD) Spinefish this species of fish is native to the planet Vodran. (GG12) Spiner this race of lupine humanoids was similar in appearance to the Shistavenan, but had thick, pointed quills instead of fur. Native to the planet Worxer, the Spiners were known as warriors which could attack by actually shooting their quills at their targets. When the planet Worxer was destroyed when its star went supernova some 200 years before the Clone Wars, the Spiners were rescued by Old Republic scientists who had been monitoring the star. They were quickly absorbed into galactic society, but their unusual technology and ancient language of Worxi left them separated from many other races. Over the decades, the Spiner population dwindled, and many xenoarchaeologists of the New Republic believed that the Spiner race would soon become extinct. Credence was given to this suspicion when it was discovered that Spiners could only reproduce in the Elrood Sector. (WOTC, MC8, ANT, UANT) Spinner this was the Imperial Navy slang term for an Alliance B-Wing starfighter. (SWJ10) Spinnerpit this casino game resembled roulette. (MJEH) Spin-sealing this process involved subjecting certain gases to intense temperatures and pressures in order to alter its chemical properties. Often, spin-sealing produces gases which intensify the energy of light which pass through them. (GG2) Spinward Sector this section of the galaxy is home to the polwocz. (ISB) Spin-worm this unusual insect was noted for the glossy, shiny webs it wove. These webs were incrediblely strong and durable, despite their fragile appearance. (MBS) Spiny-collared Toad this strange amphibian was native to the desert oases of the planet Tatooine. (YDR) Spira this planet was located in the Lytton Sector of the galaxy. It had very little axial tilt, so its climate is very stable. It was a lush, tropical world with no natural predators. It was first scanned by Old Republic explorers nearly a thousand years before the Battle of Yavin, and the wealthy citizens of the Core have been coming to Spira for a long time. At one point during the height of the New Order, it was estimated that there were 4,527 luxury hotels available on the planet. Its surface is mostly ocean, broken here and there by chains of islands. Weapons are forbidden on the planet. The average day on Spira lasted about 25 standard hours, and its year encompassed 377 local days. An ancient shipwreck was located west of The Point, a remnant from a time before the planet was first settled. No one knew who owned the ship or why it crashed, but over the years the wreck was salvaged for parts and left as an artificial reef. (SWJ1, SWJ5, NEGC) Spira Heist this was the name given to the daring robbery by the criminal known as the Tombat, stealing a wealth of jewels during the annual Spira Regatta Open, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. (SWJ6) Spira Regatta Open this annual race took place across the oceans of the planet Spira. At the time of the Battle of Hoth, the Regatta had been run for 345 years. (SWJ1) Spira Security Police this was the small police force which patrolled Ataria Island and maintained the peace on the planet Spira. The wore very casual uniforms, as befitted the tourism which maintained the planet's economy, but were nonetheless impecably dressed. (SWJ1) Spirador this planet, the primary world in the Spirador System of the Tandon Sector, was the capital world of the sector and was the seat of Imperial power during there during the Galactic Civil War. The Alliance placed a stealth-shielded probot in the system, which allowed Daelar vuvTertarrnek to relay information to the Alliance. (CRO) Spiral this Alliance CR90 Corvette saw duty during the years before the Battle of Yavin. (CCG2) Spiral Arm a section of the galaxy. (COJ) Spiral-class Assault Ship this needle-shaped craft was developed for use by the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. It was designed to get a boarding party into a ship which resisted being boarded. The pointed nosecone of the Spiral-class ship was loaded with tekonite, which vaporized on collision. This allowed the pilot to ram the needle-shaped ship into the hull of its target, penetrating the hull without injuring the boarding party. Once the ship had penetrated its target, the boarding party exited through the vaporizde nosecone. The Spiral-class was considered to be expendable. (BI) Spiraling Shape this was one of the many false identities created by Cecil Noone and his band of thieves for the starship Asaari Wind, which they had stolen from Ritinki. (GMR1) Spire Falcon this short-winged raptor was native to the planet Coruscant, although many xenobiologists believed that it had evolved far beyond its original appearance. The blunt wings of the spire falcon allowed it to make sharp turns and cuts within the confines of the buildings that studded Coruscant's surface, where the spire falcon hunted for scrap mice. Its mottled gray feathers mimicked the ferrocrete of the buildings, providing the spire falcon with almost perfect camouflage. (YDR) Spire-hive this was the term used to describe the tall, rocky spires created by the Geonosians as living spaces. Hidden beneath the spire-hives were immense chambers used for manufacturing and storage. (SWI66) Spirit of Battle this was the term used to describe the incredibly focused state of combat, into which a member of the Em'liy race could enter when confronted by an enemy. While in the thrall of the Spirit of Battle, an Em'liy gave themselves over to the fight, allowing the course of their struggle to guide their actions. (UANT) Spirit of Battle see Dra'vil (GMR1) Spirit of Jabba this was the heavily-armed escape ship Jabba the Hutt hid in Glass Mountain, on Tatooine, in case he ever had to flee from a rival or enemy. It was well-stocked with all the food and drink Hutts like, and was armed with a pair of ion cannons, a number of tractor beams, proton torpedo launchers, and laser cannons. The ship also contained a holographic security system that could detect the presence of beings on the ship and interact with them. It was activated when the beings who stole the ship failed to key in the appropriate code sequence on the main computer. The system, which projected a huge image of Jabba himself, then took control of all ship's systems and took measures to eliminate the thieves. If the proper code sequence was entered, the system would shut down and return control of the ship to the pilot. Spiker and Big Gizz, after being re-animated by the B'omarr monks, activated the system when they stole the Spirit of Jabba from Gorga the Hutt. The ship's atmosphere was then vented, and they feared for their lives until they were intercepted by the Nemphas. They were forced to crash-land the ship near Mos Eisley, but only after dumping out its cargo - which contained several priceless Mendacian funeral urns from the early Krung dynasty. The Spirit of Jabba was left in the desert for scrap. (TJT) Spirit of Mindor one of several ships sent by the New Republic to accompany Garm Bel Iblis, Booster Terrik, and the Errant Venture to Yaga Minor, in an attempt to steal a copy of the Caamas Document. (VOF) Spirit of Tandre this was the name used by the Kentra to describe a holographic message, recorded by Michael Tandre after he was forced to crash-land on Orellon II. (SWJ2) Spirit Tree according to Cularin legend, the Spirit Tree was the largest tree found on the planet. It was said that only a being who was truly in tune with the Force could find its location. (LFCW) Spirit Tree the Ewoks rever the Spirit Tree as the first tree to grow in the forests of Endor's Sanctuary Moon. They believe that all life came from this one tree. (ECAR) Spirited Spirits this wine and alcohol shop was established by Yves Arsen in the city of Hedrett, on Cularin, during the years surrounding the Battle of Naboo. The shop was best-known for the Double-Dip Outer Rim Rumdrop, a specialty drink made from a variety of liquors. (EOS) Spirogyra Gelatin this is a favored appetizer of the Ugor race. (SH) Spirva Run this hyperspace route traversed much of Spirva Sector. (SWJ14) Spit Adder a small but deadly snake. (SE) Spite this Imperial Nebulon-B frigates was destroyed by the Alliance during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (XW) Spiz this young man was a small-time hoodlum, living in the undercity of Coruscant during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. (ZW) Spleed meaning "generous", this name was common among Gungan females. (GCG) Spleed Nukkles this Gungan was one of the best bongo racers in the city of Otoh Gunga, prior to the Battle of Naboo. She piloted a blue-skinned, broad-bellied, monobubble bongo for most of her racing career. Unfortunately, just before the Battle, she crashed with Neb Neb Goodrow in a practice run for the Bongo Rally, and was unable to compete. She later helped Jar Jar Binks defeat one of Captain Swagg's droids, as the pirate tried to destroy the Lake Umberbool arena to exact revenge on the Gungans. Despite being injured, Spleed Nukkles helped Jar Jar get back to Otoh Gunga. In the years following the Battle of Naboo, Spleed and Neb Neb continued race their bongos, but more often than not they ended in a crash. Whether between themselves or with other racers, Spleed and Neb Neb always managed to survive and race again, a fact that made them popular with young Gungans and new fans across the galaxy. However, it made them less than popular with other racers, who considered them reckless and dangerous. They were briefly suspended from racing following the crash and disappearance of Zak "Squidfella" Quiglee, but redeemed themselves by restoring Boss Nass's old heyblibber and bringing Squidfella in for questioning. (E1A12, GMR4) Splendid Ap this deity, not to be outdone by Tilotny, threw itself a shape some time after the Battle of Yavin. It manifested itself as a cone-shape entity with a wide mouth. However, Splendid Ap was not very bright, and had no concept of time. He created a duplicate of himself in the same time as he existed, thus creating multiple images of himself. He found himself in the middle of the spat between Tilotny, Horliss-Horliss, and Cold Danda Sire, in which they solidified the bodily organs of their captives. The captives included Leia Organa and the stormtrooper squadron chasing her. They left Splendid Ap to clean up the bodies, and Splendid Ap returned them to their normal state. However, his ineptness with the concept of time led him to return Leia to her normal time, while teleporting the stormtroopers back 8,000 years. (CSWDW) Splendor of Yevetha this Immobilizer-418 Interdictor-class cruiser was refitted by the Yevetha after they took control of the Imperial shipyards in the Koornacht Cluster. Originally known as the Imperator, it was commanded by Tho Voota. (TT) Splendor Tavern this seedy tavern was located in the Senate District on Coruscant, during the last decades of the Old Republic. The Tech Raider broker Helb often made deals here, during the last decade of the Old Republic. Because of the amount of blaster fire that occurred on the premises, the lighted letters outside the establishment had been shot out over time. Some four years after the Battle of Naboo, all that remaned was "DOR," and many locals simply referred to the tavern as "The Dor." (DH, JQ) Splinter Fern this plant thrives in the moist, swampy environments of its native world of Naboo. When dried out, the slender leaves of the fern form hard, needle-like splinters. The Gungans use them for acupuncture and, when crushed into a powder, they are also used as a cooking spice. (GF) Splinter Shot this was the name used by New Republic starfighter pilots to describe the way in which an individual ship could overwhelm the dovin basal on a Yuuzhan Vong coralskipper. By using a multitude of low-powered blasts from a ship's weapons, a fighter pilot could force the dovin basal to generate multiple singularities to absorb the energy. With the dovin basal than preoccupied and overworked, the fighter pilot could fire a full-power blast at the heart of the dovin basal, destroying it before it could create a larger singularity. (NJOSB) Split Infinitive this was one of the worst holofilms of the Old Republic, produced in the years leading up to the Clone Wars. (HNN4) Splitter of Stones this Qom Jha was one of the few that had ever gotten into the caverns below the High Tower and seen the Threateners up close. He was assigned by Eater of Fire Creepers to lead Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade to the Tower, along with Keeper of Promises and Builder with Vines, as well as the Qom Qae Child of Winds. After the death of Builder with Vines, Splitter of Stones became the leader of the group, taking them to the High Tower. (VOF) Split-X this huge racing enine intake system was designed by Collor Pondrat. The podracer Sebulba mated a pair of Plug-F Mammoths to Split-X intakes to power his pod. The Split-X design combines a ram-air intake with radiators to ensure proper operation of the huge turbine drives. (X1) Spodan this Sedrian warrior was a follower of Karak. Spodan was fatally wounded in the battle between Alliance agents and Karak's forces over control of the Golden Sun. (BGS) Spog Hideaz Quill-face's alien bounty hunter partner. (DE1) Spoggick a lowly alien creature. (JTH) Spoi this ice- and methane-covered world is the fifth planet in the Kidron System. (PG3) Spokesprex this was a term used on Brentaal and other corporate worlds to describe an individual who served as an executive but also made public appearances to describe corporate policy and activities. (GCG) Sponge Powder this was a mild poison created by Amira Nasrabi, from natural materials collected from the sea life of Vaynai's shallow oceans. It caused a being to fall into a deep state of unconsciousness, bordering on a coma, when ingested. (GMR8) Spongeworm this unusual, oceanic worm was native to the planet Kamino. It was named for the fact that its body seemed to be a cross between an aquatic annelid and a sea sponge. (MBS) Sponk this is a Tahlboorean term which, when translated into Basic, becomes an adjective which describes a being as a "stinking liar." (DRPC) Spook Crystal found on the planet Nam Chorios, Spook crystals are a strange form of life that evolved from a mixture of raw crystal and the Force. Also known as tsil, these green and violet stones are unique among the crystalline formations on the planet, and are highly attuned to the Force. When Dzym discovered their ability, he quickly set out to harness the stones' power. He gave some to Loronar Corporation, which was able to develop Centrally Controlled Independent Replicant technology by tuning the crystals with electrical impusles. The crystals could then understand and interpret commands from a remote location and act on those commands. The crystals were used in two primary applications: synthdroids and Needles. When Luke Skywalker discovered the true nature of the Spook crystals, he was able to gain their assistance in stopping Dzym and Seti Ashgad, on the promise that Luke returned all large, functioning Spook crystals back to Nam Chorios. Using the Force, they were able to contact the crystals in the Needle ships and have them destroy the Reliant, just as it docked with one of Admiral Larm's Carrack-class cruisers. (POT) Spor Crawler native to the planet Nar Bo Sholla, this poisonous insect was known as an effective tool by assassins and bounty hunters. The crawler was small, measuring just eight centimeters in length, but it injected a powerful poison through its spiked tail. They burrowed in the ground using tiny claws, and lived in hives of up to fifty individuals. They mate whenever possible, laying their eggs in dead prey. Spor crawlers also have value among collectors of rare and exotic creatures, as they were easy to keep and lived for several years in captivity. (COG) Spore this ancient entity was imprisoned 400 years before the Galactic Civil War in an asteroid by the Ithorians. Spore was a genetic construct of Ithorian botanists, who had hoped to merge the DNA of a vesuvague tree and a Bafforr tree with other material to create a sentient plant. Instead, they created an evil creature which needed more minds to expand its thoughts and work its damage. It could use the minds of almost any living creature to augment its own power, and it was thought that Spore could control several thousand minds at one time. With the help of the Jedi Knights, it still took over 100 years for the Ithorians to capture and neutralize Spore, entombing the entity in an asteroid where is was forced into dormancy by the hard vacuum of space. The Ithorians could not kill Spore, because of their adherence to the Law of Life. When Mining Station Alpha was established on the asteroid to collect minerals, the Ithorians carefully monitored their progress, lest they discovered Spore's tomb. Unfortunately, the tomb was discovered by Hodge and his team shortly after the Battle of Yavin. Spore was released, and the ripples of evil permeated the Force. Emperor Palpatine sent the Dark Jedi Jerec to capture Spore, but the entity had already escaped its prison and hidden itself in the body of the mining chief Hodge. Fandomar was livid with fear, and rushed to escape the asteroid before Spore could infect anyone, but she was too late. She brought Hodge - and Spore - back to Ithor, and Spore attacked the rescue party that came to find them. Black vines snaked out from Hodge's mouth and eyes, entwining the Ithorians and threatening to capture Hoole. Each vine that touched a being infected it immediately, including the Shi'ido Hoole, and Spore raced to infect the Tafanda Bay. Jerec then intercepted Spore on Ithor, and offered it the chance to get off the planet if it would infect the crew of the Vengeance and make them his slaves. Spore agreed, but had no intentions of helping Jerec for very long. Spore tried to capture Tash and Fandomar, but a group of space slugs smashed the Vengeance, dropping her shields and causing it to explode. Spore was split into a thousand small pieces and neutralized in the vacuum of space. (GOF9) Spore Bomb this weapon was created by the Ho'Din terrorist Ort Hoogra-D'En as a method for deploying the deadly tamack spores. (ND) Spore Sickness this was a common term used to describe any number of illnesses that could be contracted by breathing in the adaptogenic spores of the multitude of fungi that were native to the planet Drongar. The spore sickness was especially common among offworlders, who had not yet adjusted to Drongar's unique environment. For this reason, incoming starships regularly cleaned their ventilation systems before and after arriving at Drongar. In most cases, spore sickness caused damage to the lungs, forcing the body to battle the spores by raising the body temperature to exceptionally high levels, essentially cooking an invdividual in their own body fluids. Interestingly, the spores were only dangerous when encountered in the atmosphere. At ground levels, the spores appeared to be harmless. (MBS) Spore Tour this was a slang term, used by the members of the Agricultural Corps to refer to any examination of a planet's native plant life and its applications in terraforming. (DR) Spore/B a biological weapon, Spore/B used Bothan stun spores to disable the respiratory system of any being which inhaled it. Spore/B was launched in a canister projectile, and when inhaled it causes unconsciousness. (ISB, GUN) Spore-mead this heady beer was produced on Ord Cestus, from the spores and seeds of various mushrooms and fungus found in the planet's caves. The intoxicating properties of spore-mead had similar effects on humans as well as X'Ting. (TCD) Sporofor Spetzna this restaurant, located on the luxury liner Kuari Princess, speciallizes is spetzna and drapsha dishes. (RM) Sporran this small, leather pouch is used as a purse by the Chadra-Fan. (POT) Spotlight Sloth a creature native to Dagobah, the spotlight sloth was distinguished by the bioluminescent patches on its chest. It foraged the swamps until it founds flower-fruit succulent, which it illuminated until the plant unfolds its skin. Then, the sloth feasted on the flower-fruit's purple berries, ingesting the fruit whole with its toothless mouth. Yoda discovered that the fur of a dead spotlight sloth could be removed and tanned, then used to create durable rugs. (ISU, AQ, IWST) Spot-luma a form of glowrod which produces a small, focused light rather than provide light along its body. (TFNR) Spot-luma Lum this local variety of lum was produced on Adarlon, and was popular at The Glow Dome. (WSV) Spot-On Locator this device was produced on the planet Coruscant as a way to help visitors return to their residences in case they got lost. These devices were created to be simple for anyone to use, allowing the user to type in their location and a destination to receive instruction for traveling between points. (CCW) Spots this clone trooper was part of the platoon dispatched to Pengalan IV, during the early stages of the Clone Wars, to eliminate a Separatist missile facility on the planet. He was given the nickname Mapper by Joram Kithe, who was stranded on the planet with the platoon's survivors after the Separatist sprang a trap. The nickname, given to help Joram communicate with the troopers, was based on the fact that the clone trooper wore a red rag on his head to help keep sweat out of his eyes. The rag was decorated with white spots. It was later revealed to Joram that Spots and his platoon-mates were actually enhanced clones, having been given additional self-reliance and initiative during their development. These enhanced troops were dispatched with observers like Joram, in order to ensure the production of clone troopers was continued. (SWI65) Spotts TradeChip Company based on Coruscant during the last decades of the Old Republic, Spotts produced a number of collections of tradechips. The sets consisted mainly of images of sports figures and the stars of stage and holovids, but a set of chips profiling the Jedi Knights was set to debut shortly before the Clone Wars. Spotts met with stern resistance from the Jedi Council, which claimed that the image of the Jedi was not to be taken lightly. (HNN5) Spotty Conveyor this Trade Federation garbage scow as en route to planetoid PDC3141-02, with a full load of toxic waste, when it was halted from dumping its deadly cargo by the Old Republic. An injunction against dumping on PDC3141-02 was put in place after scientists from the University of Sanbra discovered microbial life on the barren rock. The Spotty Conveyor lacked enough fuel to bring the entire cargo fo toxic waste home, and lacked sufficient shielding to keep the material in its holds. Senator Lott Dod argued that the dumping of waste on PDC3141-02 was probably sustaining the microbes, and that the Spotty Conveyor should be allowed to do its work. (HNN4) Sprax this dark furred Nalroni was one of Prince Xizor's vigo's, or one of his closest lieutenants. He was mature and intelligent, with greying fur. Sprax had been recruited into Black Sun as a youth on Celanon, when he was apprenticed to a merchant on Brentaal. Sprax was then tapped to become the leader of the Jatayus Trading Consortium, and made a fortune before "retiring" to work full-time for Black Sun. He eventually became a vigo after developing a wide range of criminal businesses for Black Sun, forming a large conglomeration of smugglers, shipjackers, black marketeers, and corrupt business executives. (SE, SESB, SSR) Spray this was the alias used by Odumin to catch his targets off-guard. Spray was a Tynnan collections agent working for Interstellar Collections Limited, and was hired by Vinda and D'rag to repossess the Millennium Falcon and recover the 2,500 credits owed by Han Solo. As Spray, Odumin was able to penetrate the Millennium Falcon and Han Solo's confidences. He tried to break into the Millennium Falcon on his own, but was interrupted by Han. Fiolla later discovered that Spray was involved with the Corporate Sector Authority slavery ring, as they are trying to outrun the pirate ship above Ammuud. He truly revealed himself when Gallandro took control of the Millennium Falcon and gained the upper hand in their struggle. (HSR, SWDB) Spray Bandage this form of bandage was used extensively during the Clone Wars. Easy to carry in small aerosol cans, spray bandage was applied directly to a wound. Special chemicals formed an adhesive seal over the wound, while a small dose of bacta mixed into the spray helped to ensure rapid healing. (SHPT) Sprayfoam this sprayed foam, developed during the last decades of the Old Republic, could be applied to almost any flooring material to create a dense mat. It was often used in gymnasiums and makeshift fitness centers, and was popular among the troops of the Grand Army of the Republic for creating training facilities in the most remote parts of a planet. Anywhere there was a flat surface, sprayfoam could be applied to create a combat arena for hand-to-hand training. (MBS) Spraynet a chemical that is initially liquid in form, it can be expelled through specially-designed tubes to form a net. This net can be aimed at the intended prey. When the spraynet is exposed to the air, it begins to harden. The liquid form is very sticky, and adheres readily to most surfaces, where it then hardens and entraps the prey. It is employed by the Noghri in their Stokhli sticks. (HTTE) Sprettyn this Ensign served the Warlord Zsinj aboard the Iron Fist during the early years of the New Republic. A pit crewman, Sprettyn longed to be a starfighter pilot. In his spare time - and sometimes while on duty - Sprettyn would run space battle simulations on his computer terminals, analyzing attacks and defenses. He was so eager to learn to be a pilot that he shirked his normal duties while in the presence of Zsinj himself. Zsinj ordered Sprettyn's commanding officer, General Melvar, to evaluate his abilities as a pilot, then execute him for insubordination. (IF) Sprey this is tasty nut which is covered by a hard, outer shell. (SOP) Sprigmelon a fruit native to the planet Endor. (AT) Spring Celto this was a slim vegetable used in many gourmet dishes. (HNN5) Spring-fruit this pods of this plant were considered a delicacy. (SWJ11) Sprint-class Rescue Ship known as a Med Runner, developed and manufactured by SoroSuub, this 30-meter-long craft was similar in appearance to the Gamma-class assault shuttle. However, it was designed to provide detailed sensor and identification analysis of a ship in space. These life-form sensors allowed a rescue team to get close to a disabled ship and quickly locate any survivors. The Sprint-class was unarmed, requiring an escort in enemy territories, and was crewed by three pilots and five doctors. It could carry up to forty passengers. (TBSB) Sprite this was the name of a subspace transceiver unit developed by Chedak for use aboard starfighters and other small starships. (EGW) Sprite this small creature lives in the forests of Kashyyyk, feeding on the abundant leaves and vines. (TT) Sprites this was the name used by Han Solo to describe the loose affiliation formed by himself, Chewbacca, Amaiza, Jaxxon, Don-Wan Kihotay, and Jimm the Starkiller Kid. He took the name from a joke Amaiza made about Merri being no bigger than a Wodanian wood-sprite. (MC9) Spritespray this medium cruiser was part of the task force assigned to the Mon Mothma, during Operation Trinity. (FP) Spukamas this was the name given to the common Corellian housecat. Each one of these felines had jet-black fur and golden eyes, and they were exceptionally intelligent and extremely loyal creatures. However, the spukamas was also known for its ability to get into everything, and if not properly trained, a spukamas could chew holes in most plastics and soft metals. These creatures were popular among Corellian pilots, who kept a spukamas onboard their ships to kill off any vermin that managed to gain access to the ship's interior. Individually, a spukamas was a territorial and highly jealous animal, and keeping more than one in a single household was a recipe for disaster. (CCW) Spukami this was the word used to describe more than one spukamas. (CCW) Spuma this planet was swiftly and brutally suppressed by the Empire's Hell's Hammers, under the command of Colonel Johans. Following the Battle of Endor, the renegade Imperial Harrsk used it as his base of operations. (ISB, COJ) Spunchina this planet was famous for its wild, uninhibited orgies. Jabba the Hutt participated in one of these orgies some years before the Battle of Yavin. (JTH) Spun-fiber this durable, plastic-like material was ued to create cases for delicate objects, such as musical instruments. Spun-fiber was stronger than parallel-strand materials like fiberplast, since it used a continuous fiber during construction, rather than aligning huge numbers of straight pieces. (MBS) Spun-plast developed during the last decades of the Old Republic, spun-plast as an extremely durable material that was resistant to many cutting instruments. Even durasteel knives were known to have dulled tried to make a scratch on its surface. Because of this, spun-plast was often molded into protective footwear and body plating. (MJH) Spunto one of Cabrool Nuum's bodyguards. (JTH) Spurch Goa a birdlike Diollan, Spurch Goa was an investigator for the Imperial Naval Intelligence organization. After absolving Thaffe of a murder he didn't commit, the two became Sector Rangers. They then met up with Dyyz Nataz, and were caught up in an elaborate revenge plan created by Jabba the Hutt. Thaffe was killed in a Gank ambush, but Nataz and Goa escaped. They destroyed Jabba's local palace, and were removed from the Rangers because of the scandal. They hid out on Nar Shaddaa, serving the galaxy as bounty hunters and mercenaries. In his native language, the name Spurch means "brave bug catcher," so he adopted the title of the Warhog. Just before the Galactic Civil War, he was hired by two Chattza Rodians, Thuku and Neesh, to lure Greedo into a life of bounty hunting. They wanted Greedo dead, since he was a Tetsus Rodian, and so they paid Goa to get Greedo into a situation he'd never survive. When Jabba put money on Han Solo's head, Goa urged Greedo on, knowing that Solo was never going to give up without a fight. Although he got paid handsomely when Solo killed Greedo in the Mos Eisley cantina, he was not proud of it. (DE1, DESB, TME) Spurlick this man worked at the Separatist base on Antar 4, during the height of the Clone Wars. (J4) Spydr this species of large arachnoid had nine powerful legs. They had large abdomens, and wide mouths filled with small, sharp teeth. They lived in caves, clinging to the ceiling until their prey wandered beneath them. The spydr would then drop down from above and trap the prey with a gluey webbing. Many Kubaz, and some Hutts, cooked and ate them in exotic meals. (E1A3, E1A5) Spy-eye this was the brand name of Cybot Galactica's AC1 surveillance droid. (EGD) Spy-eye this small remote surveilance device resembles a miniature seeker. It travels extremely fast, and is nearly invisible to the naked eye. (CSWEA) SpyEye Droid this was a series of surveillance droids produced during the New Order. This may be a reference to the Cybot Galactica AC1 "Spy-Eye" droid. (BI, EGD) Spy-mike this is the generic term for any small, undetectable device which can be used to overhear the conversations of another individual. The spy-mike is hidden on the target's body and can transmit for a limited distance. (VOF) Spyscope this was a generic term used to describe any surveillance system used to view a nearby area without being discovered. Often composed of a fiber-optic cable for flexibility, the spyscope could be pushed into cracks and crevices to allow the user to see what was happening behind doors or walls. The spyscope could be connected to a small datapad to view what it saw, or it could be connected directly into a soldier's helmet for a heads-up display. (FB) Spysprite this miniature holocam was produced by SoroSuub, shortly before the Clone Wars. It was marketed as the perfect home and personal security system. (HNN4) SQ/one this was the designation of Cilghal's shuttle, on her homeworld of Calamari. (DA) Squa Tront this male Umbaran was dispatched by Black Sun to the planet Drongar, during the height of the Clone Wars, to ensure that the production of bota continued to provide a steady stream to the criminal underworld. Squa Tront arrived on Drongar with Thula, and worked with Kadir to re-establish the pipeline. However, it soon became known that the bota plant was mutating at a rate that would render it useless as a medicinal wonder-drug in a short time. Thus, Kadir's plans changed, and he worked to acquire enough processed bota to return to Black Sun and retire. Squa Tront and Thula had other plans, however. When Kadir entrusted them with obtaining the bota and leaving it at a predetermined location, the two criminals opted to keep the bota for themselves. In its place, they left Kadir with a cargo crate filled with explosives. They hoped to eliminate the Nediji and claim the payment for the bota for themselves. Unknown to both, however, was that Kadir discovered their duplicity, and had set out to hunt them down. (MJH) Squab this tiny red star is the primary star in the Squab planetary system, which contains the planet Skor II. (GG4) Squad Four this unit of V-Wings was part of the Old Republic defense fleet that protected Coruscant during the Clone Wars. During the First Battle of Coruscant, Squad Four augmented Squad Seven during the attack on the Invisible Hand. (E3N) Squad Seven this was the designation of a group of clone commandos assigned to the Open Circle Armada, during the height of the Clone Wars. Squad Seven was led by Commander Cody, and served under the command of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. During the mission to Cato Neimoidia, Squad Seven was dispatched to capture Nute Gunray, a mission that they failed to accomplish when Gunray escaped just ahead of them. Many members of the squad were injured or killed in the attempt, and they were forced to regroup quickly in order to pursue Gunray to Charros IV. The squad regrouped for the First Battle of Coruscant, returning to the capital with the two Jedi in order to assist in liberating Chancellor Palpatine. The clones of Squad Seven were chose first for their ability to pilot the ARC-170 starfighter, but they were equally able to handle ground-based missions. (LEV, X3) Squall this docile rodent was distinguished by its long ears and bushy tail. Native to the planet Chandrila, the squall population was allowed to evolve on its own, which led to an overpopulation of squalls during the New Order. The free-roaming creatures came into the cities to forage for food, and packs of them often caused traffic jams as they moved along the streets. These creatures were generally regarded as the standard for "cute" pets throughout the Core Worlds, and a thriving - albeit marginally profitable - export business flourished for many years. The business was aided by the fact that squalls were difficult to reproduce off their native Chandrila, but breeding them was a simple operation. The average squall became quite attached to its owner, and it never seemed to give any thought to escaping. In addition to being kept as pets, squalls were also bred for their delicate flesh, which was considered a delicacy by many elite restaurants. To avoid association with the cute pets, they used terms such as "Chandrilan Tendermeat" on their menus instead of "squall". The meat of the squall had a very strong flavor, and often had to be accompanied by thick sauces to help enhance it. For this reason, squall meat was also easy to poison, and many assassins were more than happy to find a target who enjoyed the taste. (EGP, WOTC, CCW) Squall Mark IV this jet-propelled hydrofoil craft was produced by Jerritech during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Measuring seven meters in length, it could be operated by a single pilot, and could carry up to six passengers and a metric ton of cargo. (SWJ4) Squall, The this was the name used by the Royal Imperial Guards to describe the arena in which they trained and fought on the planet Yinchorr. The Squall was a circular platform raised several meters above the ground. It forced opponents to remain within a confined space, lest they fall to their death. (CE) Squallburger this was a form of sandwich made from ground squall meat. (WOTC) Squalls a demolition expert serving the Alliance, Squalls volunteered for duty as part of Han Solo's Endor assault team. (MTS) SqualSpinner this carnival ride is basically a controlled tornado. Brave individuals who wish to experience free-fall can step into the whirling column of air and be borne above a net. The spinning column of air allows patrons to perform somersaults and other acrobatic feats while seemingly suspended in mid-air. (GCQ) Square of Hierarchy this open square was located on the planet Coruscant, after it was captured and worldshaped by the Yuuzhan Vong. It was located in what was once the Calocour Heights district. (DW, UF) Square of Hopeful Redemption located in Redhaven, on the planet Rhommamool, this was were the Red Knights of Life brought droids for deconstruction. (VP) Square of Sacrifice this open square was created on Coruscant - renamed Yuuzhan'tar after the Yuuzhan Vong reshaped the planet in the image of their long-lost homeworld - as a central location where New Republic infidels would be executed as sacrifices to the True Gods. (DW) Squark this was a Dug swear word. (RHD) Squeak a T'iin-t'iin Dwarf who worked for Big Bunji. He approached Han Solo at the Mos Eisley spaceport, offering Han a job transporting a load of chak-root. However, Han had already booked Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi for transport to Alderaan. (SWR) Squeaky this 3PO unit served as Wraith Squadron's quartermaster, as well as a waiter at the Downtime. He was once a protocol droid serving on the Tantive IV, and was sent to the spice mines of Kessel when the ship was captured by Darth Vader. On Kessel, he was programmed to maintain inventory data on the spice processing operation, but longed to be free. Then, one day, he saw his chance to escape, along with a large number of other droids. They boarded a freighter that was to carry a load of spice, in small numbers to avoid suspicion. When they were all aboard, Squeaky re-programmed the freighter's autopilot and told it to fly close to the ground for several kilometers before heading to space and jumping out of the system. However, Squeaky's escape route took them through a series of winding canyons in what would later be known among pilots as the Runaway Droid Ride. They managed to escape the spice mines, and dispersed throughout the galaxy. Squeaky eventually joined the Alliance. Wedge Antilles once said that Squeaky was the most verbally abusive droid he'd ever met, a fact that was displayed when Squeaky accompanied Wedge and Chewbacca on the missions of the Millennium Falsehood. Squeaky and Chewbacca argued over everything, and the droid gave no quarter to the Wookiee. (WS, SOC) Squealer this was an ancient nickname for a sonic pistol. (KOTOR) Squedge Eepsey this Duros was a cool, observant stoolie who lived in Sahl-Evin, on the planet Jenenma. He once ran afoul of Pal-Nada's criminal organization, and looked for any opportunity to flee Jenenma. Squedge agreed to help a group of freelance operatives meet up with Esm, at the bidding of Orth Maag, in exchange for passage off Jenenma. He eagerly discussed Pal-Nada's operations with the agents, although never mentioning the crimelord by name. (WOA19) Squeeterfly this small insect, native to the planet Romin, was considered a nuisance. (JQ8) Squeeze Bulb this small container was used to carry liquids during space travel. The drink was contained in a sphere at the bottom of a tall neck, and was forced up the neck by squeezing the sphere. Releasing the sphere drew any remaining liquid back into the sphere. (RP) Squib a small alien bipedal race from the planet Skor II, the Squibs are a nomadic race who were forced to roam their homeworld in search of the resources they needed to survive. When a Dorcin trader landed on the planet, the Squib traded him the mineral rights to a frozen waste in return for starship technology. Now the Squibs travel the galaxy looking for junk to salvage. Their bodies are covered in colorful fur which ranges from deep red to brilliant blue, and their fox-like faces have large eyes and tufted ears. They are confident and curious by nature, and love to make things more complicated than they need to be. The Squib negotation process is a good example: when one party wishes to obtain something from another, they must make the first pitch. If they do not, the controlling party will simply stand by stoically, waiting for the first request. Squibs also revel in haggling, and consider it the highest form of communication. They have been in a salvage war with the Ugors, and are often found trying to claim the same junk before the Ugors can. To a Squib, the only good Ugor is a ripped-off Ugor. The Squib race is ruled by a polyanarchy, which was formed by a group of Squib kings. Each king ruled a tribe of salvagers, and worked with the other kings to ensure salvage rights. Despite their scavenging ways, Squibs also developed a high level of technology, and their tractor beam generators are among the most efficient in the galaxy. Many Squib starships use these tractor beams as weapons, instead of lasers. (GG4, SH) Squib Merchandising Consortium this Squib corporation manufactured the reclamation ships used to scour the Paradise sector for salvage. The consortium was originally chartered by the Empire to collect the detritus from space, refurbish it, and resell it. Every Squib born is, by default, an employee of the consortium, and must yield to the commands of its leader, the "Illustrious Chieftain of Junkyards." (SH, GG4) Squib Polyanarchy this was the name given to the planetary government of Skor II. (HNN4) Squib Reclamation this was the largest of the Squib salvage operations. (SWDB) Squib Reclamation Ship this needle-shaped starship was built by the Squibs to assist them in collecting interstellar salvage. Measuring about 50 meters in length, the Squib ships resemble huge B-Wings which have their wings closed. The ships require a crew of twenty, and although there is no space dedicated to passengers, there is always room for paying customers. The reclamation fleet has a standard hyperdrive system, and is armed with 10 tractor beams. The Squibs have the uncanny ability to use the tractors hurl garbage at attackers. They can also pull garbage into position to absorb enemy fire. (SH) Squib Trade Language this secret language was developed by the Squib race, for use in negotiating among themselves, or whenever they wanted to discuss a deal without alerting other beings as to their intentions. (TG) Squibbian this was the native language of the Squibs. (ANT) Squibbish this was the term used by the Squib people to describe themselves. (HNN4) Squid Head a derogatory name for a member of the Quarren race. (ROTJ, DA) Squid Lake this was one of the most powerful dramas written during the last years of the Old Republic. It was usually performed by aquatic races, as much of the action took place in specialized globes of water held together by spherical gravity fields. (OWS, IS3) Squidge this was the name used by the Vindar to describe a race of timid, green-skinned humanoids that were characterized by their long limbs and conical skulls. The Squidge were completely subjugated by Vindar, who took out their aggression on the timid Squidge. Over time, the Squidge were stripped of their culture by the Vindar. (T19) Squig this was one of the most common Gungan surnames, taking from the father's side of the family. These surnames were not dropped, even after marriage. The name referred to a species of fish that was native to Naboo. (GCG) Squig this species of fish was native to Naboo. (GCG) Squig this Jawa was considered a mechanical genius, and worked for Abdi-Badawzi as a technician and repairman. Squig maintained the Twi'lek's fleet of ships, and also worked part-time as a consultant for the Caelli-Mercerd Syndicate. Squig considered it his life's work to ensure that Elias Halbert's starship, the Seldom Different, was always in working order. To that end, Squig was always tinkering with the ship. Squig was also known as a hopeless romantic and a chronic gambler. (SWJ2, BSS) Squill one of the galaxy's most reviled vermin, the squill was a monkey-like creature with a toothy beak and pink head-frills. They were known to carry diseases, and were used by the Empire to unleash Bledsoe's disease. The Jawas of Tatooine enjoyed eating the tough, pungent meat of the squill. (CSWEA) Squin, Hlisk this man was the proprietor of the Bollin Animal Emporium during the era of the Battle of Naboo. Despite his outward appearance as a zookeeper, Squin was actually fence for many of the pirates and smugglers who worked in the Cularin System's asteroid belt. Hlisk once trafficked slaves for Riboga the Hutt, but managed to avoid being discovered when Nirama took over the Hutt's operations. (LFC) Squint this is Alliance fighter pilot slang for a TIE Interceptor. Erisi Dlarit also called it a "wince." (XWWP, BW) Squire this was the brand name of House Paramexor's armorer droid. They were similar in function to the AD-series droid. (GG10) Squir-mite this was a tiny insect that was native to the deserts of Tatooine. (BF5) Squishmael this diminutive, tadpole-shaped Sloogarian claimed to have been one of the few beings present when Han Solo won the Millennium Falcon from Lando Calrissian. He also claimed that he tried to talk Han Solo out of making the Kessel Run. Squishmael was, of course, an alias used to protect his true identity. He was always willing to tell his tale, for the price of a drink or two at the local cantina. Of course, Squishmael wasn't sure what the Kessel Run actually was, until Marshak explained that the Kessel Run was a smuggler's mission to obtain rare Kessel Birds from the Aeneid System. Squishmael would later explain that Marshak and Lando had been playing an expensive joke on young Solo, as part of Lando's revenge for losing the Millennium Falcon. (T16) Squnn this surname was common among the Sullustan race, and meant "mechanic" in the Sullustan language. (GCG) Squollyhawlk this immense, insectile, predatory worm was native to the jungles of Arorlia. It was distinguished by the unusual, face-like pattern of scales on its head, which it used to lure its prey close enough to catch. (T1) SR Combat Pistol this was a heavy-duty sidearm produced during the height of the New Order. (GQRG) SR1105-12,983/CDN-23 this subdirectory within the Open Investigations Database of the Bureau of Ship Services contained information on the allegations charged against Daultay Dofine and the Trade Federation. (SON) S-R6 this assassin droid, known as Essar, was the automaton singled out to execute Imperial Governor Merno Blask on the planet Trevura, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. S-R6 was created from the skeleton of a standard ASP-series labor droid, allowing the droid to work undercover without being noticed as an assassin. S-R6 was also known for its wealth of knowledge on blaster weapons, and it often related conversations in terms of weaponry. When speaking to other beings, S-R6 was very cordial and friendly, but his constant references to guns sometimes worried people. When it was learned that Governor Blask was importing experiemental blasters from Coruscant, S-R6 was interested because of his obsession with guns as well as to determine any potential problems with the assassination attempt. S-R6 managed to obtain some of the new Imperial blasters from a group of freelance agents, who helped him avoid an Imperial ambush and carry out his mission. (WOA14) Sratt this was the Coynite word for "promise." According to the En'Tra'Sol, a Coynite's sratt was a sacred thing, and eternally binding. (PG3) Sreas this New Republic Navy Captain was in command of the fleet shuttle Tampion when it was pressed into duty to bring Han Solo to the Fifth Battle Group's position near the Koornacht Cluster. After news of Solo's arrival was leaked to the Yevetha, the Yevetha stationed Interdictor cruisers in the Tampion's path and brought it out of hyperspace three hours shy of the fleet. Sreas tried to fight off the Yevetha who ambushed the shuttle, but only succeeded in shooting Solo in the right arm before being killed in the firefight. (SOL) Sreethyn captain of the salvage ship The Lucky Find, Sreethyn regularly recovered Imperial garbage, searched it for technology, and sold it on the open market. What he couldn't sell to his normal clientele was eventually sold back to the Empire that dumped it. (ISB) Sreethyn the name of one of the ancient Juvex Houses. (COJ) Sreina this city, located on the planet Janara III, was razed in an Imperial attack aimed at suspected rebel cells. Matt Turhaya had left his daughter, Alex, with relatives in Sreina just before the attack. Alex was rescued and taken in by Turk Winger. (SWJ7) Srejtpan this is the name of the poison exuded by the Hyallp race. (RD) Sriluur this planet is the fifth and primary world in the Sriluur System, and is the homeworld of the Weequay race. Located in the Periphery, it also supports a large colony of Houks. It is a harsh, desert world whose only vegetation is concentrated in broken scrublands. The Weequay and Houk had been at war for many years when the Empire moved in and took over the planet, turning it into a staging area for the distribution of raw materials to Kuat Drive Yards' factories. The Alliance worked hard to get the two races to resist the Empire, but no major resistance was launched. One year on Sriluur encompasses 270 standard days. Sriluur gained importance during the Galactic Civil War as the central point along the Sisar Run. Like many worlds in Hutt Space, Sriluur was eventually overrun by the Yuuzhan Vong. The local defenses were no match for the alien invaders, and the population of Sriluur was summarily enslaved. (SWJ6, CRO, EGC, GG12, SSR, FH3, NJOSB) Sriluurian this was the name given to the written, spoken, and pheromonal languages of the Weequay people. (SOT) Sronk this alien race was a member of the New Republic. Their homeworld was attacked by Grand Admiral Thrawn. (SOP) Srrn Kanas this was a noted figure in the history of the Nazzar people. (UANT) Srrors'tok this race of bipedal felinoids had an honor-based societal structure, much like Wookiees. Native to the planet Jankok, the Srrors'tok were comfortable in warm climates. However, they were susceptible to cold, and had to wear layers of clothing to survive in frigid climates. Their large heads were dominated by their fanged mouths, and their bodies were covered with short fur. (GG9, AE) SRT Droid developed by the Geonosians, this short-rande transport droid was a repulsor-equipped automaton that had a main body that was fitted with a wide transport deck. The body was little more than a thick torso, with manipulator arms to move cargo onto and off of the deck. The SRT droid moved about the Geonosian droid factories, shuttling parts and raw materials to their destinations. (IWE2) SRV/R-1 this was a repulsor-equipped version of the treaded New Republic SRV-1 scout and retrieval vehicle. The craft suffered from a lack of power, since the repulsor was added without augmenting the existing power generators. Thus, when faced with combat, the SRV/R-1 had to either commit itself to the fight or flee. This lack of power also reduced the SRV/R-1's transport capabilities to two metric tons. (SWG2) SRV-1 this scout and retrieval vehicle was first designed by the New Republic shortly after the Battle of Endor, in an effort to obtain an inexpensive yet rugged vehicle which could be used to scout new locations and deliver and retrieve troops. Military versions of the SRV-1 were armed with a pair of medium blaster cannons mounted on turrets atop the cockpit. The SRV-1 was propelled by a pair of heavy treads, although a repulsor version was produced under the designation SRV/R-1. The SRV-1 required a pilot to operate, and could transport eight troopers and up to three metric tons of cargo in its rear bin. (SWG2) SRV-1 this was a repulsorlift vehicles used by scout and survey teams to travel across a new landscape and collect samples. (KR) SS-176.01 this Imperial Survey report was written by Koeg Boorn in the first year of the New Order. It described the primary planets of the Sluis Sector, including Dagobah. (TTSB) SS-23 this series of sewage spreader droids was produced for use in gardens and nurseries by a corporation on the planet Myrkr during the last decades of the Old Republic. (E1A7) SS-39 this Telex-Delcor space skiff was basically a rigid frame, to which was attached maneuvering jets and a power core. These vehicles were used at starship repair facilities for light maintenance duties. (OE) SS-39L a military version of the Telex-Delcor SS-39 space skiff, the SS-39L was armed with a Kuat Vonak 21-Dx light laser cannon. (OE) S-s3a Seinar Fleet System's long range tachyon detection scanner. (SCRE) SSA-1015 this Trade Federation battle droid was part of the security team dispatched to eliminate Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, when the Jedi Knights arrived at Naboo. It was given programming that assured it the Jedi could be defeated. This droid was originally to be designated SSA-101, but a mistake in production scheduling pushed it back to 1015. (CCG15) SSA-306 this Trade Federation battle droid was placed on guard duty in front of Theed Palace, during the Federation's occupation of Naboo. (CCG15) SSA-719 this Trade Federation battle droid was part of the security forces charged with guarding the Naboo prisoners taken during the blockade of the Naboo System. SSA-719 was programmed to believe that offensive tactics were the best defense in controlling mobs. (CCG15) Ssach'thirix this Shatras bounty hunter was known to take only hunts for reptilian sentients, and was extremely effective in his work. Ssach'thirix was also a bitter rival of Kal-tan-shi. In his time, Ssach'thirix was known to have captured many Barabel and Kath members of the Alliance, and was once on the Alliance's most wanted list. Ssach'thirix once tried to capture Alliance Lieutenant Commander Xenon Nnaksta on Pii 3, but was soundly defeated by Alliance reinforcements. (AIR) Ssamb this species of large arachnids was created by DarkStryder as protectors and guardians. Resembling large, headless spiders, the Ssamb moved about silently on six legs, and possessed large fangs which they used as weapons. Swarms of Ssamb moved throughout the DarkStryder's fortress, clinging to virtually any surface, and were bred to protect DarkStryder at the cost of their own lives. Anything that threatened DarkStryder was set upon by a swarm of Ssamb, which used their fangs to shred flesh and tissue. There were some 500 Ssamb that guarded DarkStryder's lair alone, and DarkStryder maintained a swarmof 1,000 Ssamb as its personal guard. (E) SSC-17 this was the callsign of one of the hoverscouts dispatched to locate Han Solo and his wife, Leia Organa Solo, on the planet Tatooine, some four years after the Battle of Endor. The Solos were on the desert planet to recover the Killik Twilight moss-painting, which was also wanted by Grand Admiral Thrawn. SSC-17 was used by the team which had located the Jawa sandcrawler in which Kitster Banai had been transporting the moss-painting, but was abandoned when a group of Sandpeople attacked them. The Solos then borrowed the craft to chase after the Sandpeople. (TG) SSct this was the model number of the Santhe/Sienar power generator used on the TIE Tank. (EGV) SSDS 11-A this was the designation of an experimental, high-output, Class 3.0 hyperdrive produced by Sienar Design Systems. It was used first in the Sith Infiltrator used by Darth Maul. (X1, IG1) Sserician Eclipse located within the area known as Dantooine's Wrath, this was one of the most dangerous sectors of the Dantooine System, as it was regularly patrolled by the Valarians during the New Order. (SWGAL) S'Shah this tryannical monarch ruled the Serp society during the height of the Galactic Civil War. King S'Shah was decidedly pro-Imperial, despite the Serps' natural tendencied to side with the Alliance. It was King S'Shah who returned the Serp people to a life of violence, ending a peace which had lasted for several generations. He created the doom-jousts as a way to prove his strength and prowess. He proclaimed that any Serp who could bet him in a doom-joust would immediately be named the new king. However, S'Shah used forbidden technologies to gain an edge over his opponents. Some months after the Battle of Hoth, King S'Shah was challenged by Elglih, but the older Serp was too feeble to fight. Instead, he trained Luke Skywalker to be his champion. King S'Shah, seeing that Luke was in league with cinda Tarheel, accepted the challenge. S'Shah's skills as a jouster were more than a match for Luke's, and only Luke's ability to improvise allowed him to unseat S'Shah. The King agreed to submit to Luke, but pulled a micro-jolt from his robes and tried to kill Luke. Seeing the danger, Elglih used his own weapon to shoot S'Shah dead. (MC64) Ssi this deity was the father of the Ssi-ruu species. According to the Ssi-ruuk's sacred tome, the G'nnoch, there were four eggs formed at the creation of the universe. From the first hatched Ssi and P'w'itthki. Ssi's children hatched from the second egg, while P'w'itthki's children hatched from the third egg. The fourth egg was reserved for those descendants who earned a place in the afterlife. Eventually, Ssi was forced to defeat P'w'itthki in combat, but allowed P'w'itthki's hatchlings to live on, serving the children of Ssi forall eternity. This myth describes the beginning of the relationship between the Ssi-ruuk (htachlings of Ssi) and the P'w'eck (hatchlings of P'w'itthki). (TBSB) SSIC-S4.2 this was the model number of an internal comlink system produced by SoroSuub. Like most implants, it provided the user with enhanced abilities. When placed within the bones of the skull, it allowed the user to communicate without a hand-held device. (AIR) Ssiew this New Republic Navy Captain was in command of the Thunderhead during the second attack on the Yevetha at Doornik-319. His crew managed to defeat an Aramadia-class thrustship, one of the first times the Republic was able to knock out one of the spherical ships. The Thunderhead fell under heavy assault during the Battle of N'zoth and was destroyed. All hands were lost, including Ssiew. (TT) Ssi-ruu this word was the singular form of the noun used to describe the Ssi-ruu. (TB) Ssi-ruu native to the planet Lwhekk, Ssi-Ruu were warm-blooded, reptilian beings covered with scales of various colors. Their blunt, oversized heads ended with a beaked mouths, and their bodies ended with muscular tails. They had clawed hands and feet, and strongly-muscled hind legs. They were blind to the Force, and comunicated with each other via a complex series of tweets and whistles. They also have scent tongues which they eject from their nostrils. Each hand has three opposable claws. They all have three eyelids. As a rule, the Ssi-ruu were highly xenophobic, but were more disgusted by other species than afraid of them. There were at least four races of Ssi-ruuk, based on their coloration. They held to a very rigid code of honor, as well as a strict caste system which was based on skin coloration and patterning. Blue Ssi-ruuk were members of the highest caste, and were the politicians and leaders of their society. Gold-skinned Ssi-ruuk were very rare, and were members of the religious caste. Red Ssi-ruuk were generally stronger than their counterparts, and comprised the military caste. The green-scaled Ssi-ruu were workers. Brown-scaled Ssi-ruuk were usually the offspring of mixed or unsuccessful breedings, and were often killed at birth. The Ssi-ruuk were also highly religious, as evidenced by the power of the Conclave in governmental decisions. They feared the possibility of dying away from their homeworld, believing that the soul of an individual who died on another world would be lost forever. Thus, the Ssi-ruuk consecrated every world they wanted to colonize, to ensure there was an afterlife for their souls. Legend held that a Ssi-ruuvi individual would be born with all colors on their scales, a rainbow-scaled individual known as the Keeramak. The birth of the Keeramak would signal the end of the caste system, allowing the weak and oppressed castes to become leaders. However, it was discovered that the Keeramak which was born just prior to the Yuuzhan Vong invasion was not a messiah, but the pawn of a Yuuzhan Vong invasion force that was trying to capture Lwhekk and Bakura, thereby establishing a foothold along the borders of the Unknown Regions. The Ssi-ruuk had been subjugated by the alien invaders, and forced to play their part in the plan. (TB, AE, EGA, FH2) Ssi-ruuk this was the plural form of the noun used to describe a group of Ssi-ruu. (TB) Ssi-ruuvi this adjective was used to describe things associated with the Ssi-ruuk. (TB) Ssi-ruuvi this was the natural language used by the Ssi-ruuk. It consisted of a variety of melodic clicks and whistles, which gave rise to their nickname of Fluties. (EGP, UANT) Ssi-ruuvi Imperium the Ssi-ruuk government and all its holdings, the Imperium was led by the Shreeftut. The Imperium was all but eliminated many years before the Battle of Yavin, when the aliens made the mistake of stumbling into Chiss-controlled space. The Chiss, angry that the Ssi-ruuk had dared to attack their colonies, struck back with incredible swiftness. Only the quick flight of the Imperium's core leaders maintained its existence. During the height of the New Order, Emperor Palpatine began negotiating with the Imperium for the use of their entechment technology, but their plans fell through with the New Republic's victory at the Battles of Endor and Bakura. Just prior to the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, it was reported that the Ssi-ruuvi Imperium had been overthrown by the P'w'eck Emancipation Movement. In fact, the Imperium had been destroyed by the Yuuzhan Vong, as part of their effort to gain a foothold in the Unknown Regions of the galaxy. (TB, TBSB, ANT, FH2) Ssiskor this shaman was a member of the starfaring species which discovered the planet Kriekaal, millennia before the Battle of Yavin. Legends maintained by the Krieks say that Ssiskor angered Br'lai, the goddess of the molten oceans, and she made the oceans rise up and swallow the visitors. (SWJ13) Ssither a reptiloid race native to the planetoid Jatee, the Ssither had the body of a snake with a scaled, humanoid torso. They resembled cobras with arms, and had a limited form of telepathy that they use to communicate with each other. They were a simple species whose past was marked with bloody warfare. Much of the New Republic's information regarding the Ssither had been investigated and reported by Doctor Soron Hegerty. (SN, FH3) Ssk Kahorr this ancient Cha'a was one of the major investors in the mining colony on Goluud Minor. A tall, stocky, orange-skinned reptiloid, Ssk Kahorr was rarely without the companionship of Tk'lokk. When the Goluud Corridor was discovered and proposed to him by the Navigator's Guild, Ssk Kahorr took the chance that it would help him increase profits by making hyperspace travel to and from the mining colony faster. When the Zeta Five was destroyed near Primus Goluud, Ssk Kahorr had Shodon Ko - the Navigator's Guild representative who sold him the Goluud Corridor - executed. Ssk Kahorr also set a group of bounty hunters on the trail of Jori and Gav Daragon. Only the timely intervention of a group of Jedi Knights saved them. However, Ssk Kahorr was able to briefly obtain possession of the Starbreaker 12. During a joyride, the ship was targetted by Naga Sadow, who was on his way to meet the combined forces of the Jedi Knights and the Old Republic. The Starbreaker 12 was destroyed, and Ssk Kahorr was killed. (GAS, FOSE) Sslamoth this Selkath worked as a bartender in Ahto City, on his homeworld of Manaan, some 4,000 years before the Galactic Civil War. (KOTOR) Ssoh this was one of the more common names used by Trandoshan hunters. Like most Trandoshan names, it was reserved for males, but could be adopted by those rare females who became hunters. In the Trandoshan language, the name meant "moves stealthily". (GCG) Ssoh this Trandoshan boasted to C-3PO and R2-D2 that he was the only Trandoshan ever to defeat Chewbacca in a fight. As a slaver, Ssoh trafficked in Wookiees, selling them to Commander Nyklas and the Empire. He maintained his ship in such a way that rival Wookiee clans were placed in the same space, thereby ensuring that they would fight each other, rather than try to escape. After capturing Chewbacca with the help of Tojjevvuk's clan, Ssoh didn't think anything more than to place him in the hold. However, Chewbacca questioned the value of the infighting among the Wookiees, then staged a daring escape. Chewbacca sought out Ssoh and ripped his limbs off, but the Trandoshan survived. However, the physical effort of regenerating his limbs left him weak, and the limbs grew back thin and atrophied. (C) Ssorku this was one of the more common names used by Trandoshan hunters. Like most Trandoshan names, it was reserved for males, but could be adopted by those rare females who became hunters. In the Trandoshan language, the name meant "claws like razors". (GCG) Ssorku this Trandoshan mercenary was active during the early years of the Galactic Civil War. He traveled the galaxy in his starship, the Long Scale, and was known to play the kloo horn in many different styles. He was generally regarded as an uninspiring individual, and fancied himself a better being than he actually was. Ssorku was, despite his tough exterior, a music lover, and could discuss and play virtually any popular form of music. He had many contacts in the world of intergalactic music, including the concert promoter Sheffel Nen. When Ssorku was hired to acquire the plans to Nessem Shipyards' quadronomic fluxer, Ssorku traveled to Nessem and was delighted to find that Sheffel Nen had hired several popular and emerging musical acts. However, when the plans for the fluxer were stolen before they could be auctioned off, Ssorku was considered a prime suspect. Unfortunately for Ssorku, he actually had stolen the plans, and kept them hidden in his kloo horn case. Ssorku was apprehended at the Starbirth Lounge by a team of Alliance agents, and he was forced to turn over the plans to them. (WOA12) Ssseeeeseetek this 4,000-year-old Galidyn from the planet Fyodos is the oldest, strongest, and wisest of his kind on the planet. He rules the Galidyn city closest to the Roh tribe of Fyodoi. Ssseeeeseetek is old enough to have seen the devastation caused by the Great Cleansing. (PG2) Ssssk! this feline humanoid served as Captain Drezzel's chief aide at the Imperial base on Seoul 5, during the months leading up to the Battle of Endor. Ssssk! was a member of a telepathic species which could harm another individual with a telepathic assault that could leave the victim's mind a useless blob of thought. Ssssk! was defeated in combat by Han Solo on Seoul 5, when Han used an ancient Seoulian crystal to deflect the mental attack back at Ssssk!. It was unknown whether Ssssk! escaped the destruction of the Seoulian control center or not. (MC84) SST-67 this 23.2-meter-long transit shuttle was developed by Republic Sienar Systems during the last decades of the Old Republic. It required only a pilot to operate, and could accommodate up to eighteen passengers and a metric ton of cargo. Because the SST-67 was designed for intra-orbital transport of beings and cargo from the ground to positions in orbit, it lacked a hyperdrive, shields, and weapons systems. The controls of the SST-67 were taken from the discarded plans for a freighter design, and were simple to understand. Access systems were available both from internal and external consoles, allowing for easy maintenance. (GMR1) Ssty this two-armed alien race has hands which end in sharp claws. (TNR) Ssurrg this was a common name among members of the Trandoshan race. (WOTC, UANT) Ssurrian a species of creature native to the planet Dathomir. (CTD) Ssurussk this Trandoshan pirate was the leader of the Nebulon Rangers, during the early years of the New Order. (SOG) Ssuurg this Trandoshan bounty hunter was active during the last decades of the Old Republic. (SWRPG) S-Swoop see Nebulon-S Swoop Racer (IWST) Ssyrmik this member of Leia Organa-Solo's honor guard was killed by the Death Seed plague unleashed by Seti Ashgad and Dzym. He graduated from the New Republic Space Academy. (POT) ST 321 designation of Darth Vader's personal Lambda-class shuttle. (ROTJ) ST0-48 this mixicologist droid was once an Imperial medical droid which served Emperor Palpatine on Coruscant. Shortly before the space station Zirtran's Anchor disappeared in the Besberra System, ST0-48 appeared on the station in the employ of Chabak, mixing drinks at Chaba's. After the station reappeared in the Phosphura Belt Nebula, ST0-48 began to speak in gibberish about "endless rows of medical tanks" and other strange things, and many aboard the station believed that some portion of ST0-48's memory had returned to him (SWJ5) ST-103 this was the identification number of one of the Desert Sands stormtroopers stationed in Mos Eisley, shortly before the Battle of Yavin. He was a member of the dewback patrol, and was also known as a frequent gambler. (JKG) ST2 this was the designation of Arakyd's concussion missile system. The ST2 missile was a rocket-shaped warhead that was as powerful as a standard proton torpedo. (EGW) ST-297 this was the callsign of one of the Imperial stormtroopers dispatched to locate Leia Organa Solo and her husband, Han Solo, on the planet Tatooine, during the hunt for the moss-painting Killik Twilight some four years after the Battle of Endor. ST-297 was one of the many troopers who fell for the Solos' story that Leia was Commander Quenton's son. When Leia dropped her electrobinoculars, ST-297 rushed to recover them. He claimed to be one of Quenton's admirers, and Leia played to that by ensuring Quenton would hear of his assistance. In reality, ST-297 had been dispatched by ST-347 to entrap the Solos, and the electrobinoculars he returned to them were wired with a communications bug. In this way, ST-297 helped expose the Solos' deception. (TG) St2x this is the designation of an advanced Carbanti targetting computer. (EGV) ST-347 this was the callsign of one of the Imperial stormtroopers dispatched to locate Leia Organa Solo and her husband, Han Solo, on the planet Tatooine, during the hunt for the moss-painting Killik Twilight some four years after the Battle of Endor. ST-347 actually intercepted the Solos, but was momentarily thrown off by the fact that both were wearing stormtrooper armor, and claimed to be related to Commander Quenton himself. (TG) ST-4402 this was the identification callsign of one of the Empire's Desert Sands stormtroopers stationed on Tatooine during the search for R2-D2 and C-3PO. (JKG) ST-636 this was the callsign of one of the Imperial stormtroopers dispatched to locate Leia Organa Solo and her husband, Han Solo, on the planet Tatooine, during the hunt for the moss-painting Killik Twilight some four years after the Battle of Endor. (TG) ST-789 this was the callsign of one of the Imperial stormtroopers dispatched to locate Leia Organa Solo and her husband, Han Solo, on the planet Tatooine, during the hunt for the moss-painting Killik Twilight some four years after the Battle of Endor. (TG) ST-90 this stun pistol was produced by BlasTech during the height of the New Order. (GFT) Staad Armor developed by Castaan Armory, this form of protective armor was designed for the Twi'leki race. (GUN) Staarn this Bothan crime boss established a base of operations on Kidron just before the advent of the New Order. He had just reached adulthood, and found that the life of crime suited him better than politics. He made his fortune dealing with off-world interests, and was known within the High City of Refuge as a dealmaker rather than an "antenna-breaker." (PG3) Stabattz this computer slicer was active during the early years of the New Republic, working from a base on Corulag. (GUN) Stabilizer Gauntlet developed during the era of the Great Sith War, these stiff gauntlets were formed to prevent the wearer from taking sudden or improper actions when handling volatile materials. These gauntlets were designed to minimize the movement of the wearer, moreso than to protect them against a blast. (KOTOR) Stabilizer Mask developed during the era of the Great Sith War, this electrified mask created a barrier for the user's mental activity. By emitting micro-bursts of electricity, the stabilizer mask regulated the mental processes of the user, enhancing the mind's ability to resist telepathich intrusion. These masks were found in great quantities during the Sith War, as beings feared being "possessed" by a Sith warrior. (KOTOR) Stabman this was the term used by the human population that lived along the Sea of Jarad, on the planet Tralus, to describe the harpooners who hunted styanax for a living. (CCW) Stabris this Alliance agent was the commander of the cell which contained Rixen and Vewin. Stabris also discovered that agent Do'naal was also working for the Empire, and made sure his agents knew about Do'naal's treachery. (SESB) Stacch isch stralsi? this question is Illodian for 'Can you speak this language?' (TT) Stacchati this was a race of tall, thin-limbed humanoids. (VD) Stachrini, Eizzam this man was the Director of the Priole Danna Festival, on Lamuir IV, during the years prior to the Clone Wars. As planets began to secede from the Republic and Separatist terrorist attacks became more prevalent, Stachrini was forced to cancel the Festival in order to maintain its safety and security. (HNN4, HNN5) Stack, The this vine-covered building served as the base of operations for the Freedom movement on Bakura, during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Structurally, the Stack was quite sound, but much of it was rebuilt to accommodate the needs of Freedom. When their location was discovered, after a Malinza Thanas was allowed to escape from jail with a homing beacon attached to her clothing, the Stack was destroyed in an explosion which killed their pursuers and allowed the members of Freedom to escape. (FH2) Stacked Deck this converted Nebulon-B frigate served as the base of operations for the Crimson Aces, during the Galactic Civil War. (GMR9) Stack-series Radiator this piece of equipment was a necessary part of a pod racer, since the radiator bled off huge amounts of engine waste-heat during high speeds. The Stack-series is denoted by several models, each with a different number of rows of cooling capacity and efficiency. They range in size from a Stack-1 radiator, with limited heat dispersion capability, to a Stack-6 radiator, which is the most efficeint radiator. (RAC) Sta-Den Eekin this Klatooinan Jedi Master was known for his skill for clouding the mind of large numbers of other beings, a skill which helped him quell mobs and forestall riots. As a participant in the Battle of Geonosis, however, this skill proved of little use to Master Eekin against the droid armies of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. (IWE2) Staff of Power this was the bone and feather staff carried by Logray, during his tenure as the shaman of the Bright Tree Village of Ewoks. (VD) Staffa, Raccyx this heavy-set man was the planetary governor of Berchest, when Grand Admiral Thrawn rose to power four years after the Battle of Endor. He was unusual as an Imperial governor in that he was at one time a successful smuggler. After his retirement, he took his riches and started dabbling in politics. He retired to Berchest, and soon blackmailed the existing governor into stepping down and naming Staffa as his replacement. Staffa then implemented a regime in which he allowed smugglers to make their runs through Berchest, obtaining "informal taxes" which served to line his own coffers. The remnants of the Empire knew of his actions, but allowed him to continue in order to maintain the informational avenues the smugglers provided them. Staffa was ostensibly loyal to Thrawn, although many suspected that he merely paid lip-service to the Imperials. Staffa maintained many of his former smuggling contacts, including an ongoing relationship with Talon Karrde, to help supply many of the niceties he couldn't obtain through legitimate channels. He tried to keep this relationship a secret, but his chief aid, Fingal, managed to discover it and relay information back to Thrawn. (TLC, TTSB) Staga a large, green-colored herd animal native to Ambria, they have shaggy tufts of fur at their shoulders, on an otherwise reptilian body. They have low-slung horns that ring their heads, and thick tails. A population of staga was exported to the planet Taanab, and was raised as a source of food. (TOJ, EGP) Staganac, Regul this man worked at the Tallaan Shipyards Orbital Repair Depot, shortly after the Battle of Hoth. He was also an Alliance operative. (TSIA) Stage Three Torpedo this warhead was the size of a proton torpedo, but contained trac-reflective particles that break up a tractor beam's strength. (SOP) Stak this ancient Quarren surname meant "police warden". Like many Quarren surnames, it could be traced back to the time of the Battle of Ruusan. (GCG) StakeOut this song, written and played by the band Starburst, first appeared on a compilation of the same name. (GG9) Stalgasin Hive this colony of Geonosians was ruled by Archduke Poggle the Lesser during the years leading up to the Battle of Geonosis. The Stalgasin colony produced immense hordes of battle droids for Count Dooku and the Separatists in one of the few factories which remained active during the last centuries of the Old Republic. The factory used a huge superlaser to melt ores and raw materials, and its entire operation was controlled and performed by droids and advanced automation. Hidden deep within the Hive was an immense war chamber, equipped with sophisticated equipment that allowed the Separatists to monitor every aspect of the Battle of Geonosis, and provided them with enough leadtime that they could anticipate their defeat and put evacuation plans into place. (VD2, SWI66, IWE2) Stalgis this man was a Lieutenant with the armed forces of the Imperial Remnant, during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. When Luke Skywalker arrived at the Battle of Bastion and earned the respect of the Imperial leaders, Stalgis was assigned as a liaison to Skywalker's team, which was searching for the planet Zonama Sekot. (FH2) Stalimur Pirates this notorious pirate gang was active during the height of the New Order. (SWJ10) Stalker this Imperial-class Star Destroyer was assigned to the Death Squadron fleet serving Darth Vader, subjugating Outer Rim worlds during his search for Alliance bases. Under the command of Akal Zed, it was the ship which launched the Viper probe droid which discovered Echo Base on Hoth. It later was part of the fleet assigned to Moff Andal to patrol Elrood Sector. (CCG3, OE) Stalker Battle Armor created by the Salus Corporation, Stalker Battle Armor was individually manufactured for Rodian bounty hunters. (SWJ3) Stalker Besiioth this genetically-altered subspecies of Tedellian besiioth was designed to have an enhanced sense of smell, as well as enhanced musculature and stamina. They were sold on the black market to crimelords and others who needed an extra measure of protection. (COG) Stalker Lizard this flat-bodied reptile was native to Dantooine. Its purplish-blue scales evolved to match the coloration of the grasses which filled the plains of the planet, allowing it to stalk its prey with great efficiency. Like many reptilian creatures, stalker lizards hunted for their favorite prey , nettars, in the early morning and early evening, avoiding the heat of the day. The average stalker lizard measured more than three meters in length, and moved swiftly across the grasslands on four long legs. The hunt in packs, relying on surprise to bring down their prey. (COG) Stalker Missile developed during the Galactic Civil War, this form of projectile used an inboard tracking system to acquire its target. Unlike conventional "smart" missiles, though, the stalker missile could reacquire a target which evaded it. It could keep trying to hit its target until it ran out of fuel. (HAS) Stalkers this small-time mercenary outfit was employed by Gennan Var in an effort to capture Nawnum the Hutt during the Galactic Civil War. (IA) Stalking Moon this Yuuzhan Vong yorik-stronha scoutship was the first ship sent into the Yag'Dhul System, as part of Nom Anor's plans to subjugate the Givin and use their system as a staging area for a portion of the Yuuzhan Vong fleet. The Stalking Moon was infiltrated by Corran Horn, Anakin Solo, and Tahiri Veila, during their escape from a small Yuuzhan Vong fleet. The ship had been equipped with a biological cloaking device, and was designed to drop into the Yag'Dhul system and scan for New Republic warships in the area. Tahiri was able to communicate with the ship and pilot it toward the Yag'Dhul space station, where the three Jedi were able to reach the Givin commanders and warn them of the impending invasion. (EVR, NJOSB) Stalking Onsonker this large, dog-like reptile was supposedly found on a remote world. Its vicious nature meant that it could rarely be exported, and only then if the handler was adept at controlling wild creatures. The onsonker's hide was a mottled purple color, and it had a series of fleshy tendrils running the length of its spine. Three heavy ear-like stalks contained the onsonker's ocular organs. Its huge head was dominated by a toothy maw, and its four legs were studded with three heavy claws. Stalking onsonkers reproduced by generating unusual seeds, much like a plant, which the onsonker placed inside a living host. The seeds then attached themselves to the stomach of the host, and fed on the nutrients they could absorb. Eventually, the infant onsonkers grew large enough to burst from their host, which they greedily consumed as their first meal. (TDV) Stalnus this maniacal Riorian was an anomaly of his kind. He would rather settle an argument with a vibroaxe than with calm reasoning. He spent much of his criminal career in the Tendo System, where he managed to elude capture. (WBC) Stalpaac this legendary Wookiee Elder rescued the young warrior Urothko from the fire-spirit known as a Graaa'shad. The spirit brought Urothko deep down into the forest, and prepared to kill him. Luckily for Urothko, Stalpaac intervened. Stalpaac shot the spirit with a bowcaster quarrel, then the two Wookiees launched an attack on the spirirt. Graaa'shad quickly retreated and fled, screaming that one day it would get revenge. In the aftermath of the battle, Urothko pledged his life to Stalpaac, since the older Wookiee had risked his own life to save him. The story of Urothko's rescue quickly spread to other villages, and the tradition of the Wookiee life-debt was created. (TTSB) Stalsinek IV this planet was rumored to be the site of an ancient temple that contained a maysterious fountain. The waters of the fountain were said to cure any disease and heal the more greivous of wounds instantly. However, if the being who drinks from the fountain ever knowingly speaks a falsehood, the effects of the water are immediately revoked. The temple is surrounded by virtually impassable jungle, and it is guarded by a native population of beastly creatures whose friendly nature is only discovered by those who stop to ask. (GMS) Stalwart a Victory-class Star Destroyer commanded by Vice Admiral Thrawn, as part of his service to the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. The Stalwart was used to patrol the Newland System. (TIE) Stalwart this Majestic-class assault carrier was part of the New Republic's Fifth Battle Group, and participated in the initial blockade of the planet Doornik-319 during the Yevethan Purge. (SOL) Stalwart this Nebulon-B escort frigate was part of the small Imperial fleet assigned to Captain Vocis Kenit during his search for the Far Orbit. (FOP) Stalwart this Imperial-class Star Destroyer was the flagship of the fleet which was under the command of Moff Kurlen Flennic, protecting the planet Yaga Minor during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. After Grand Admiral Gilad Pellaeon returned from the Battle of Bastion alive and well, he retained the Stalwart as his own flagship, refusing to let Moff Flennic use it in a possible coup attempt. Pellaeon then sent the Stalwart to Borosk to lead the defense of the Imperial forces there against the Yuuzhan Vong. As part of Pellaeon's plans, the Stalwart was to take a moderate amount of damage and draw the Yuuzhan Vong forces in closer to the planet. Once the aliens were in position, the Defiant moved in to activate its gravitic amplitude modulator, which had been reprogrammed according to specifications from the Galactic Alliance. The GAM jammed the Yuuzhan Vong yammosk, allowing the Imperials to defeat the aliens and drive them out of the Imperial Remnant's space. (FH1) Stalwart-class Light Freighter designed and produced for compete in the marketplace with the YT-1300, the Stalwart-class freighter measured 19.7 meters in length and could transport up to five passengers and 120 metric tons of cargo. A pilot and co-pilot were required to operate the ship, which was armed with a turret-mounted laser cannon. (PP) Stam Reath this young humanoid was training as a Padawan learned under Echuu Shen-Jon during the last years of the Old Republic, when the Clone Wars broke out. They were part of the team that was dispatched to Geonosis to locate Obi-Wan Kenobi. Unfortunately, Stam was killed by Sev'rance Tann during the Battle of Geonosis. Master Shen-Jon then chose Stam's sister, Naat, as his apprentice. (GBC) Stan this Imperial officer was a guard at the Tol Ado prison facility during the Galactic Civil War. He was in charge of disposing of prisoners who died under interrogation while on the Deathblock. (JH) Stan according to a HoloNet comic that appeared sometime during the height of the New Order, Stan was the leader of a group of Jawas who made a comfortable living selling droids to the residents of a settlement known as Dura Mater. Although he could speak Basic just fine, Stan always spoke in jibberish when dealing with the farmers of Dura Mater, to keep them off-balance. As part of a plan to extract even more credits from the hapless farmers, Stan worked with another Jawa known simply as Fred Jawa. Fred claimed to be a "consumer advocate", and explained that Stan had failed to provide full warranties. In this way, the Jawas sold the same droids to the farmers, but also made a profit selling them bogus "extended warranties". (T20) Stana this is the name used by the Myneyrshi to describe the clawbirds native to Wayland. (TTSB) Stand of Public Expression located in the major cities of the planet Dordolum, the Stand of Public Expression is an outdoor platform from which the city's inhabitants can speak to audiences about any topic and from any viewpoint without retribution. This historywas shattered when Klif and Drend Navett incited a riot on Dordolum, shortly after the Bothans were implicated in the destruction of Caamas. (SOP) Standard an older term for the Basic language. (HSE) Standard Clear Frequencies during the Old Republic, these broadcast frequencies were reserved for emergency purposes. The Republic maintained and monitored them, for they were especially forbidden for civilian use. The standard clear frequencies were used to transmit civil defense warnings and vital information to comlinks, datapads, and other public facilities. (IG1) Standard Officers Intelligence Test this Imperial aptitude test was geared toward identifying potential officers and commanders for the military. The minimum score required to be trained as an officer was 7. Anyone with a scored of 6 or below had to submit a Quality of Family Certificate in order to receive a second chance at officer's training. (FC) Standard Time Unit this is a measure of time equal to one hour of time on Coruscant. (SLS) Standard Timepart the basic unit of time measurement, the standard time part is based on the rotational periods of the planet Coruscant. It has been used since the early time of the Old Republic. It is unclear what a full timepart represents, as some sources list it as a Coruscant day, while other sources list it as something closer to a week. Shield of Lies states that there are 1,400 standard time parts in each Coruscant day. There are sixty seconds in a standard hour, and 24 hours in a standard day. There are five days in a standard week, and seven weeks in a standard month. There are three festival weeks and three holidays, giving the standard year 368 days. (SW, HSR, RPG, SOL) Standard-4 this is one of the oldest and most durable personal blasters manufactured by Merr-Sonn. (POT) Standro meaning "resolute", this was one of the most common names among Rodian males. These names generally described characteristics of historical individuals, and different Rodian clans used up to three names to describe an individual. (GCG) Standro Jcis this New Republic starfighter pilot was a member of Rogue Squadron. A Rodian, Standro joined the Rogues in the wake of the Malrev Incident, when several positions in the squadron were left empty. A veteran of thirteen missions, Standro was nonetheless the first of the Republic' pilots killed at the Battle of Brentaal. (XWES, XWFT) Stang Alderaanian swear word. (SME, DLS) Stanner, Mil this smuggler worked from a base on the Vergesso Base asteroid,and specialized in moving small cargoes of spice and and other precious commodities on his modified starship, the Starlight Shifter. (SPG) Stanz this young boy worked in the fields with his friend Tenno, on the planet Ceriun, some 1,000 years before the Battle of Endor. When Tenno suggested that they take the Jedi holocron found by Ka'arn and keep it safe until a Jedi could travel to Ceriun to recover it, Stanz was among the group that agreed to help him. They also hoped that, maybe, a Sith might come looking for it, and take them all as apprentices. When the Sith did arrive and simply took the holocron, Tenno explained that they had been trying to ensure he could have it. Anger surged in the Sith, who explained that he needed no one's help before killing Stanz and the others as Tenno's "reward". (T17) Stanz this old, Bothan cargo hauler owned the starship Freebird, which he used to transport the settlers of New Brigia from the homeworld of Brigia. In return, the settlers paid Stanz a percentage of the chromite they mined on their new world. Stanz paid them only barest minimum of what the ore was worth, keeping the New Brigians in debt for a number of years. (BTS) STAP indicating a single trooper aerial platform, this was the acronym used to describe the respulsorlift platforms used by the Trade Federation's battle droids. The STAP measured two meters tall, and had a foot platform and directional controls which were fitted to the battle droid structure. The basic design was created from an airhook developed by Longspur and Alloi. They were often armed with a pair of laser cannons, and were capable of speeds approaching 400 kilometers per hour. In addition to the standard model of STAP, and heavy-duty model was produced with more powerful laser cannons and missile launchers. These heavy STAPs were not as maneuverable as the base model, and had difficulty navigating rivers and valleys. (SW1, TPM, X1, IG1, BFN, NEGV) STAP-1 this was the model designation of Baktoid Armor Workshop's Single Trooper Aerial Platform, or STAP. (SON) Staplarint this quadripedal beast was introduced to the planet Brosi by Old Republic settlers. They were originally bred as mounts and beasts of burden, but were forgotten when repulsorlift technology became widespread. Modern staplarints have returned to their wild nature, although it was known that members of the Brosin Underground used them as mounts. (AIR) Star Bantha this was one of six Imperial bulk freighters assigned to the replenishment fleet which contained the Black Ice. (BI) Star Breeze II this Alliance transport was used to carry refugees from Cloud City to Kaliska, shortly before the Battle of Endor. (GMR3) Star Cab officially known as Orlean's Star Explorer, the Star Cab was designed at a time when hyperdrives were extremely unreliable. However, even with the advent of the modern hyperdrive, there are a few Star Cabs still in service to this date. At 70 meters in length, this bulbous exploration and scout craft was crewed by a single pilot assisted by a complement of droids. The droids provided the same kinds of support as a modern R2 unit, but were much less advanced. The ship could carry up to eleven passengers and 40 cubic meters of cargo, but also stored up to five years' worth of consumables. This allowed the ship to travel for great periods of time before requiring a refitting. It was also well-armed, with a quartet of blaster cannons, but lacked any shields. (GG8) Star Chamber this immense, crystalline structure was the source of power for the Infinite Gates created by the Kwa. Each Gate was guarded by its own Star Chamber, which protected the integrity of the Gate without constant maintenance. One of the largest Star Chambers was found on the planet Dathomir, guarding what appeared to be the master Gate. At its heart, the Star Chamber contained a spherical command module that provided the immense power it controlled. During the last decades of the Old Republic, the Witches of Dathomir discovered the Chamber and tried to get past it, in an effort to escape their captivity. Matriarch Zalem and her clan spent years learning everything they could about the star chamber, and nearly succeeded but for a fail-safe device built into the Chamber. It destroyed the Gate on the planet Ova, subsuming the entire planet and sucking in a nearby starship. The Star Chamber on Dathomir was guarded by a nest of Guardian worms. (SWIE) Star Chamber one of the many amusements found on Hologram Fun World, the Star Chamber contained a fully-interactive hologram of the entire galaxy. (GOF4) Star Chamber Cafe a section of the Lucky Despot Hotel, the Star Chamber Cafe is also owned by the Whiphid, Lady Valarian. It is a famous restaurant located in Mos Eisley, on Tatooine. (TME, TJP) Star Child this was the name used by the Ewoks to describe a legendary being who fell from the stars, landing on the Forest Moon of Endor to help the Ewoks successfully defeat the Duloks. (MDCAR) Star Courier this needle-shaped, 26.5-meter-long craft, developed by Republic Sienar Systems during the last decades of the Old Republic, served as the basis for the design of the Sith Infiltrator. (DSSB) Star Cruiser a heavy-duty Mon Calamari warship, they have lumpy pods on the hull housing armaments and command positions. (ROTJ) Star Defender a new class of warship developed during the New Republic, it first saw use in the early stages of the battle against the Yuuzhan Vong. (JE) Star Destroyer this song, written and played by the band The Emperor's New Clothes, first appeared on the compilation Totally Patriotic. (GG9) Star Destroyer the huge, triangular-shaped warship at the forefront of the Imperial Navy, the Star Destroyer was actually first designed and developed during the last years of the Old Republic. There are four main classes of Star Destroyer: the original Victory-class ships, developed by Rendili StarDrive for the Old Republic; their successor, the Imperator-, Imperial-I and Imperial-II class ships, developed by Kuat Drive Yards for the Empire; the huge Super-I class and Super-II class command ships; and the largest class, the Eclipse-class Star Destroyers. Like all capital ships, they were given names based on phrases and adjectives which described their strength and capabilities, such as Devastator and Agonizer. Luke Skywalker believed that Emperor Palpatine chose names which would also serve as a subconscious reminder to their crews that the ships were essentially the methods by which he corrupted people's souls. Other variants of the Star Destroyer were produced for different mission profiles and governments. The Venator-class and Tector-class ships were produced during the height of the Clone Wars, after the Victory-class vessels proved too small to adequately participate against the droid forces of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. The New Republic also produced several updated versions of the Star Destroyer, although vessels like the Republic-class and Nebula-class Star Destroyers were smaller than their Imperial cousins. (SW, ESB, DE1, HTTE, SWSB, DESB, SOA, X3) Star Dragon see Duinuogwuin (GG4) Star Dreadnaught this was another term used to describe the Executor-class Star Destroyer. (IWST) Star Dream a Yevethan cargo hauler used to transport chromite from the "purged" world of New Brigia. (BTS) Star Dream Captain Hoban's transport ship (TJP) Star Explorer see Star Cab (GG8) Star Forge this mysterious space station was the subject of an intense search by the Old Republic and the Jedi Knights, during the height of the Great Sith War. The Star Forge itself was an immense construct that was built by the Rakata race in orbit around their primary star. The main body of the station was a spherical hull that contained its massive power generation systems. Three long vanes were attached to the sphere's perimeter, and housed personnel and manufacturing facilities. The Star Forge was developed to harness the power of the star for use in generating droids, warships, and weapons for the Rakata. Additionally, the entire station was imbued with the Dark Side of the Force. Although the exact nature of how this happened remains a mystery, the fact was that this inherent power gave the Star Forge a sort of life of its own. It was this intense life that drew Darth Malak and Darth Revan to the Unknown World during the height of the Sith War. They were able to manipulate the Rakata into a position where the Sith took control of the Star Forge, and used it to create huge numbers of Sith starfighters and other weaponry. To augment the power of the Star Forge, Darth Malak used captured Jedi Knights to provide living power for the station's core systems. After Darth Revan was captured by the Old Republic and his mind was wiped clean of his allegiance to the Sith, Revan was able to lead the Republic and the Jedi to the Unknown World and the Star Forge. After an intense battle, the Star Forge was destroyed and Darth Malak was defeated, cutting off a primary source of Sith materiel. (SWDB, KOTOR) Star Galleon-class Frigate built by the Kuat Drive Yards in an effort to help transport cargo and defend it at the same time, the Star Galleon is a 300-meter military cargo ship. It is capable of dropping its cargo section, which can fly on its own. It is fairly well-armed, boasting 10 turbolaser batteries and concussion missile launchers, and therefore does not require an escort. The interior of the ship is also equipped with anti-intrusion defenses. The cargo section is equipped with a small hyperdrive that can be activated by the main ship's navcom unit in case of emergency. The Star Galleon is manned by a crew of 150, with room for up to 300 troops. (DFR, ISB) Star Hammer this starship was owned by Joa Pqis, and was based out of Vobos. It was identified with New Republic Ship Registry number RN80-440330. (SOL) Star Home this was the name of the personal ship used by the Queen Mother of the Hapes Consortium. It was passed from queen mother to queen mother during the 4,000 years leading up to the Battle of Endor. Its design was based on the floorplan to the queen mother's castle, Per'Agthra, on Hapes. Note that the Hapes entries in Planet Hoppers indicate that the Star Home was based on the designs of the Fountain Palace. It was no match for the more modern capital ships, but it was truly unique and impressive in its own way. The basic design appeared to be a castle set upon a huge, five-pronged base formed from black basalt native to Hapes. As ungainly as it looked, Star Home was quite spaceworthy. It measured some 2,500 meters in diameter at the time of Prince Isolder's marriage to Teneniel Djo. The castle atop the ship contained living quarters, dining halls, meeting rooms, and a private hangar bay for the Queen Mother's personal transport ship. It was studded with towers that were capped with crystal domes that provided unlimited views of the stars. The interior of the castle appeared to have been cut from dark stone, and the decorations and adornments were all handcrafted on one of the Hapan worlds. Treasures of unspeakable wealth were proudly displayed in the halls and meeting rooms, having been collected during the 4,000-year existence of Star Home. The base of the castle was filled with Star Home's six Kerts-Bhrg power generators and engine systems. Like the five prong-like arms, the base was also constructed of basalt from Hapes. These basalt structures were very fragile in the vacuum of space, and were heavily protected by shield generators. Twenty-four sublight engines were required to move the ship through realspace; four Froond-class hyperdrive engines were slaved to a single motivator for hyperspacial travel. It was armed with twenty turbolasers, twenty laser cannons, and six tractor beams. Sixty Miy'til starfighters could also be carried in the docking bays, along with numerous shuttles and transports. The crew of the Star Home consisted of 500 engineers, ninety starfighter pilots, fifty officers, and 100 soldiers. (CPL, EGV, CTD, PH) Star Hotel found in the capital city of Somin City, on the planet Seltos, it was here that a group of New Republic diplomats stayed while conducting meetings with the new government of Seltos. The government had been set up after the populace overthrew the pro-Imperial rulership some years after the Battle of Endor. The Star has ten floors, with penthouse suites on the top-most floor. (TSK) Star Jewel Jabba the Hutt's personal starship, the Star Jewel is a spade-shaped Ubrikkian luxury yacht. Well-shielded and armed with six turbolasers, the Star Jewel is equipped with a Ubrikkian N2 ion engines supported by three T-c40 ion engines. The landing bay carried six Z-95 Headhunters and a pair of shuttles. (THG, EGV) Star Lady this highly-modified YT-1300 freighter was owned and operated by Fenig Nabon. Ghitsa Dogder used to kid Fenig that there was a Wookiee-sized bunk on the Star Lady in case Fenig ever got a chance to seduce Han Solo. Fen claimed the bunk was oversized to accommodate Ghitsa's expansive wardrobe. Fen's attention to details included security for the ship. She didn’t kid herself about the resourcefulness of pirates or thieves, and installed an Incom 433 security system. Also, she placed in pin in the seam of the main hatch whenever she left the ship. If she returned to find the pin on the ground, she'd know that the ship had been breached. If the pin was moved about three inches, it was a code to indicate that someone wanted to talk to her in person, and was waiting aboard ship. (TFNR, GMR2) Star Map this ancient map was believed to have been created by the Rakata race, millennia before the Great Sith War, to provide instructions for locating the Star Forge. The map itself was actually made up of several smaller maps, which needed to be placed together in a certain way to form the overall Star Map. Like the Star Forge, the Star Map and its pieces were imbued with the Dark Side of the Force. The smaller maps were scattered across the galaxy to prevent anyone from locating the Star Forge, but clues eventually led to their discovery on Dantooine, Manaan, Kashyyyk, and Tatooine. The four pieces were located some 4,000 years before the Battle of Yavin by Bastila Shan and her fellow Jedi Knights, who were searching for the whereabouts of Darth Malak. (SWDB, KOTOR) Star Map Room this vast chamber was located in the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, during the last decades of the Old Republic. It contained a huge holographic map of the known galaxy, which was continually monitored by no less than twelve Jedi who looked for potential trouble areas that might require the Order's intervention. Smaller versions of the Star Map Room were maintained in each of the five spires of the Jedi Temple, for use in training and discussion. Those Jedi Knights who were traveling the galaxy on various missions always transmitted galactic data back to the Star Map Room, so that it's displays could be as up-to-date as possible (RF, PJSB) Star Morning this Koqus Starliner had a busy, eventful career under several other names before it was purchased by the Fallanassi who lived on the planet Teyr. It had previously been known as the Mandarin, the Pilgrim, and the Congene before being named the Star Morning. They bought the ship when they were preparing to flee the planet. Luke Skywalker, while searching for the Fallanassi with Akanah, discovered its history as well as its whereabouts. It had left the planet Motexx just before the Battle of Endor, bound for Gowdawl with a full load of cargo. It never reached Gowdawl, and was lost for a year before it showed up on Arat Fraca. From there, the ship landed on Darepp, and then visited several colony worlds before it returned to Motexx. Luke discovered it on Vulvarch when they were putting into Atzerri, but Akanah chose not to pursue it. The Star Morning, at that time, was involved in a complex rescue of several Fallanassi and other inhabitants of the Koornacht Cluster which were captured by the Yevetha. With a number of illusions generated by key Fallanassi, it appeared to the Yevetha that their captives were still in the holds of the Pride of Yevetha. In fact, the Star Morning had been able to recover all but the few who remained behind to perpetuate the illusions. Following the Battle of N'zoth, the Star Morning rendezoused with the Intrepid to collect Wailu and Akanah. The Fallanassi had agreed that it was time for them to disappear for awhile, in order to absorb their losses at the hands of the Yevetha and re-evaluate their place in the galaxy. (SOL, TT) Star Mother a Bdas deity. (SOL) Star of Alderaan a medal presented by the Alliance for exemplary service to the Alliance, it was designed to commemorate the contributions of Bail Organa and the people of Alderaan. (XW) Star of Empire one of the luxury starliners owned by Haj Shipping Lines. It was an ovoid ship nearly 2,000 meters in length, and was laser-painted a brilliant blue. Forty portholes ran along each side, denoting staterooms. (RD, GOF10) Star of Iskin this was one of the many tramp freighters which traveled to Coruscant during the Clone Wars, looking for easy credits by transporting refugees and terrified citizens away from the capital planet. Finis Valorum boarded the ship some sixteen months into the Clone Wars, after visiting with Senator Bail Organa and imploring him to fight against the machinations of Chancellor Palpatine. Just after liftoff, the Star of Iskin exploded, killing Valorum and all others aboard. (RDE) Star of the Tion this modified YT-1300 was owned by the Alliance cell that worked on the planet Lianna. (ML) Star Palace this luxury liner was attacked by Imperial forces, which were led to believe the ship harbored Alliance supports. The entire casino deck was opened to the vacuum of space, and the ship's Captain and a prominent Corellian family were taken into custody. They were never heard from again. (RESB) Star Quest this Suwantek TL-1800 light freighter was owned by Tere Metallo. This ship had been never been modified from its stock arrangement, as Metallo was not a mechanic. The Star Quest arrived on Garos IV, and provided a link to information required by Magir Paca and the rebels who were fighting against the Imperial control of the planet, shortly after the Battle of Endor. (SWJ6, SWJ7) Star Rally this was the name of a series of races in which starship captains had to travel from one world to another, completing a circuit of several planets. One of the best-known races was the Dahvil-Fodro Hyperspace Promenade. (ND, CRO) Star Reamer this Damorian medium transport ship was part of the fleet maintained by CorDuro Shipping, during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Its mission was described as the transport of bacta to various bacta parlors across the galaxy. CorDuro had other plans for the bacta however, having made a deal with the Yuuzhan Vong to turn over the shipment to the aliens for analysis. The Star Reamer was intercepted by Han Solo and the Millennium Falcon, who had been working from information provided to Tesar Sebatyne and Izal Waz, by their Master, Eelysa. (REC) Star Room see Star Map Room (YDR) Star Runner this was the name of Kea Moll's star cruiser. (DCAR) Star Saber an experimental attack ship developed just before the Great Sith War for use by the Old Republic and the Jedi Knights. Designated the XC-01 by Republic Fleet Systems, it was a long, needle-shaped ship with wide wings and twin tailfins. (DLS, PJSB) Star Sea Flower this aging, though heavily modified YT-1150 transport was owned and operated by Charza Kwinn during the last decades of the Old Republic. The Priapulin used it to transport various Jedi Knights across the galaxy whenever anonymity was needed. Charza maintained it in order to maintain an environment which catered to his own needs, so much of the ship was filled with water. In the waters, Charza's extended family lived and worked. Whenever a Jedi was traveling with him, though, Charza maintained several rooms aboard the ship which could be modified to the Jedi's particular environmental needs. (RP) Star Seeder this Kuat Drive Yards colonization ship was well-known for its durability and capacity. At 250 meters in length and with 3,000 cubic meters of cargo space, the Star Seeder could easily transport up to 800 colonists with little problem. It required a command crew of 26, with 143 crewers or more depending on the size of the expedition. Itsw deep-bellied cargo section is compartmentalized, allowing the colonists the ability to transport plants, animals, droids, building materials, and other necessities in separate areas adapted to each type of cargo. A small hangar bay contained enough space for a small shuttle, several speeders, and other ground equipment. The ship was shielded, and armed with six turbolaser batteries and a tractor beam projector. It was hyperspace as well as atmosphere capable. (GG8) Star Shuttle developed by the Corellian Engineering Corporation during the last decades of the Old Republic, this lozenge-shaped craft was designed to transport large groups of beings safely and luxuriously. The Star Shuttle was popular with the Senators and diplomats of the Old Republic, and was one specially outfitted for use by the Supreme Chancellor. The hull of the craft was shaped like a long hill or mound, with a flat base and a rounded upper section. The engine systems were borrowed from the Republic Cruiser, having the distinguishing triangular configuration. At eighty meters in length, the Star Shuttle had space for up to 200 passengers and 900 metric tons of cargo. These ships were heavily armored, and as diplomatic craft, were unarmed. (WOTC) Star Slinger this prototype swoop was developed on Shesharile 5 by Chop Harlison. It combined the chassis of a Mobquet Nebulon-Q racer with the repulsor coils of an Aratech 64-Y Swift 3, and used a combination of Tibanna gas and stabliziers in eleveated concentrations to provide added speed and cooling. The Star Slinger was armed with a blaster cannon that was controlled with the targetting systems of a Merr-Sonn PLX-2 missile launcher. (SWJ6) Star Stalker this was the name of the starship owned by the Rodian bounty hunter hired by Ranon Djelkh to transport a mole serpent to Tatooine, during the height of the New Order. Djelkh hoped to use the wormin an attempt to assassinate Jabba the Hutt, but the bounty hunter was caught in a sandwhirl upon arrival. The ship crashed into the surface of Tatooine, blocking the entrance to a cave used as a shelter by a group of Sandpeople. The mole serpent escaped, and killed many of the Sandpeople and their banthas when they tried to escape. The ship was badly damaged, but was eventually removed from the cave by a group of smugglers who had befriended A-Zulmun. (SOT) Star Station 12 Abal Karda took control of the Port-Esta Queen and had the captain drop him off at this outpost, during his flight from justice. (EOE) Star Streak the New Republic team dispatched to Tuulab to ferret out Mahk'khar arrived in the Triitus System on the pretense of locating this Corporate Sector bulk transport. (SWJ6) Star Tours an intergalactic travel agency, specializing in unique intersystem cruises. (ST) Star Trader this was the name of the modified Ghtroc freighter acquired by Lirina Casti, shortly before the Battle of Yavin. Lieutenant Casti was ordered to take the ship and, along with a team of Alliance agents, ambush the Imperial prison ship Caged Animal near Lish V. The plan was to rescue a group of captured Alliance operatives, but Moff Ramier had substituted zero-G stormtroopers for the prisoners. Casti and her team were forced to crashland on Lish V. (FBS) Star Traveler this ship was owned and operated by Renna Strego. Strego volunteered the ship to assist in the defense of Nar Shaddaa, during the Imperial attack commanded by Admiral Greelanx. The Star Traveler was dispatched to assist in taking out the initial picket line of Greelanx's formation. (THG) Star Winds this dancing lounge was located aboard the Queen of Empire. (RD) Star Wing this was the Basic name used by a Duinuogwuin Star Dragon who encountered a team of Alliance agents in Elrood Sector, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. Star Wing's true name was virtually unpronounceable by most humanoid species. Star Wing had been living near the Kuras System, hiding from the Imperial forces which patrolled the sector by staying on the far side of The Drift. He was an explorer, and cared little for the "petty politics" of the galaxy at large. However, he recognized when they impacted his explorations, so he hid behind The Drift. Star Wing tried to cross The Drift, but found he didn't have the stamina to make it. Star Wing was slowly starving to death from lack of oxygen when he encountered the Alliance team, which was searching for the planet Alluuvia and the captured Gray Griffins. The Alliance team rigged up a docking port, and provided Star Wing with several minutes of breathing pure oxygen from their stores. The grateful Star Dragon later helped the Alliance team break through the forces of the Scourge pirates, in order to repay his debt. A blast of superheated gas from his stomach knocked out the Impasse, allowing the Alliance ships to leave safely. (OE) Staraker this prototype Imperial warship was being built on Foundry during the months surrounding the Battle of Yavin, until it was stolen by Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa. A strike cruiser by design, the Staraker was distinguished by its box-shaped engine section. The perimeter of the engine section was lined with sublight drives, which surrounded the main hyperdrive. The main cockpit was pointed and sleek, and was angled down slightly from the spine of the ship, giving the Staraker an insectile appearance. The Staraker was badly damaged over the planet Alashan, when Luke and Leia were dispatched to the remote world to investigate the loss of an archaeological team. The planet itself fired an energy beam which disabled the Staraker, bringing the ship down. Most of the ship was damaged beyond repair in the crash-landing, before the craft was buried beneath tons of lava. (MCI5) StarAnvil produced by Imperial Munitions, the StarAnvil heavy blaster rifle was developed to cause large amounts of damage. However, this ability drained the weapon's power packs quickly, making the StarAnvil a weapon of fear more than firepower. Many weapons experts considered this weapon in the same vein as the BlasTech Longblasters, although the StarAnvil was considered much more accurate and powerful. The original StarAnvil production plant on Cuthbern was quickly annexed by the Empire because of its high quality. (GUN, AEG) Starbarque this starship design was developed and modified by the D'farian race. (VOF) Starbattle a children's hologame. (GOF7) Starbirth Lounge this tavern was located on the Nessem Shipyards orbital platform, and provided food, drink, and entertainment to the Nessemite workers there. (WOA12) Starbloom a beautiful, flowering plant native to the rift valleys on Belsavis. (COJ) Starboard Broadside Club this was the main tavern located aboard Omze's Incredible Traveling Starport, and was named in part for its Wookiee bartender, Broadside. It was also named for the fact that it was located on the starboard side of the converted cruiser, and Omze'kehr Kahr often turned his ship so that the windows of the club displayed the splendors of the solar system in which it was currently operating. This gave the patrons of the club a fantastic view of the sun and its planets. (PSPG) Starbound Misfit this modified YT-1930 transport was purchased for Lynnori by Talandro Starlyte, as proof of his devotion to her. Starlyte had the ship refitted by Scizzic, and paid for all modifications. The ship was armed with a pair of turret-mounted heavy laser cannons and a concussion missile launcher. (WSV) Starboys, The this musical group was one of the most popular attractions of their time. (POT) Starbreaker 12 this ancient starship was owned and operated by Jori and Gav Daragon. They used it to explore and define new hyperspace routes some 5,000 years before the Battle of Endor. It was a large, strange ship that was constantly in need of repair. After Gav was taken under the wing of Naga Sadow, the Starbreaker 12 was taken by Ssk Kahorr. Unfortunately, Ssk Kahorr was out on a joyride when Naga Sadow's fleet was massing for its battle with the Old Republic. Sadow destroyed the Starbreaker 12, killing Ssk Kahorr and his alien crew. (GAS, FOSE) StarBurn 4 this Suwantek Systems hyperdrive was known for its reliable performance and minimal maintenance. It was used on the TL-1800 transport. (SS) Starburn, Lan this man was a corrections officer who worked at the Oovo IV prison facility during the years surrounding the Battle of Naboo. He was known among the prisoner population as a corrupt and crooked individual, and many of those he wronged eventually exposed him to crimelords such as Gardulla the Hutt. It was Gardulla who issued a bounty for his capture, a bounty that was claimed with Jango Fett infiltrated Oovo IV to "rescue" Bendix Fust. (BH) Starburst this pirate ship was part of the two-ship fleet controlled by Bruce Mercy. The Starburst was crewed by Durquist and Moprh. (TSK) Starburst this Outer Rim band was more mainstream than Red Shift Limit, but didn't have as wide a range. They were disapproved of by the New Order, but stayed away from blatantly political messages in their music. (GG9) Starburst Plant a flower on dark green stalks, with bright yellow petals that seem to twinkle as they open and close. (CPL) Starbuster Plot the name given to the Sacorrian Triad's plan to use the Corellian planetary repuslors in concert with the huge hyperspace respulsor found inside Centerpoint Station to destroy a series of stars until the New Republic submitted to their demands. The Triad wanted to control the Corellian System, and went to great lengths to achieve their goals. They set up and/or financed rebellions on all five Corellian worlds, including Thrackan Sal-Solo and the Human League. The Triad managed to destroyed two stars before things started to go wrong. The first was that Thrackan Sal-Solo took credit for the plot, and nearly got his hands on the Drallian respulor. The second was the timely intervention of the Bakuran fleet, coupled with the incredible talents of the Solo children. The fleet defeated the Sacorrian fleet which was trying to defend Centerpoint, while Anakin Solo used his blossoming ability with the Force to fire the Drallian repulsor and deflect the third shot from Centerpoint. Once the Sacorrian fleet was defeated and the weapon controlled, the Triad surrendered. (AS, SC) Starcat this was the first and only light freighter in the Starcat-class of ships. It was designed and custom-built by Salem Victory and Dapp Slous, with help from a group of outlaw techs on Nar Shaddaa. Their goal - achieved with a high level of success - was to create a heavily-armed freighter without sacrificing cargo space. The Starcat was the result, armed with a pair of concussion missile launchers and three turret-mounted double laser cannons, while retaining 65 metric tons of cargo space and the ability to transport the pilot, co-pilot, and up to six passengers. (SWJ13) Starcat-class Freighter designed and developed by Salem Victory and Dapp Solus, this class of freighter was created with one goal in mind: a heavily-armed freighter which didn't sacrfiice cargo space for additional protection. The Starcat, the first and only ship in the series, measured 32.8 meters in length, and was armed with a pair of concussion missile launchers and three turret-mounted, double laser cannons. (SWJ13) StarCave see ThonBoka (LCS) Starchaser Mk. III this was an exceptionally fast sublight drive unit, produced by the Corellian Engineering Corporation during the early years of the New Republic. (GMR4) Starchaser, Darren this brash young man was the son of Korren Starchaser, and followed in his father's footsteps to become a starfighter pilot for the New Republic. (SWJ6) Starchaser, Korren this New Republic Captain was a scout, and was part of the team that stumbled onto the Gulch. Captain Starchaser also wrote a series of articles for reading by new recruits into the Scout Service. Captain Starchaser commanded the Jedi Dreamer during his tenure with the New Republic. Prior to serving as a scout, Starchaser was a noted starfighter pilot with a knack for space travel. He was noted for his non-belief in the Force, and was quoted as saying Luke Skywalker was "a truly fine pilot," but lacked any special skills or powers. (SWJ6, SWJ8) Starck this man served the Empire as a Colonel in the Imperial Army, serving under General Veers during the Battle of Hoth. Starck led a group of AT-AT walkers from his own vessel, codenamed Blizzard 4. He hoped to lead the main attack on the Alliance's Echo Base, and tried to beat the rest of his detachment to the Clabburn Range by cutting through the Kerane Valley. However, the other three AT-ATs under his command fell into crevasses, and Starck was forced to wind his way north to regroup with Veers. During the battle itself, the Blizzard 4 walker was sabotaged by Luke Skywalker, who used his lightsaber to open a hole in its belly. He then threw a grenade into the walker, which promptly exploded. Starck and all aboard were killed in the the resulting destruction of Blizzard 4. (IWST) Starco, Moploogy this was one of the humorous names Garik Loran used for Lara Notsil, after she was mistaken for Edallia Monotheer by an old man on Coruscant. (SOC) Starcrash Brigade an elite Imperial assault team working for the Emperor prior to the Battle of Endor. They were charged with the detonation of a biological weapon on Firrerre, and the destruction of the Firrerreo race. (CS) Starcrossed this SoroSuub yacht, a Luxury Cruiser 200, was owned and operated by Captain Heedon during the Galactic Civil War as the only ship in his cruise-liner business. The ship was refitted and decorated to resemble a fantastically beautiful bird. Many of the ship's amenities were unfinished, because Heedon's fortunes dwindled under the Empire's oppression. (SWJ10) StarCrystal a Bosph gemstone which is rumored to have mystical properties. (SWJ5) Stardance a musical composition played by Miracle Meriko, Stardance was one of the most popular songs in the galaxy during the year leading up to the Clone Wars. (TME, HNN5) Stardog the codename of the Alliance team operating on Nar Shaddaa, just before the Galactic Civil War. (TME) Stardream this was the alias used by Lando Calrissian for this luxury yacht, the Lady Luck, when he agreed to help get a Jedi strike team "captured" in order to get them closer to the voxyn queen on Myrkr. Posing as Fitzgibbon Lane, Lando claimed to be the captain and owner of the Stardream, and willingly turned the Jedi over to Duman Yaght and the Yuuzhan Vong. (SBS) Stardust this cruise ship was originally commissioned as the Asymptotic Approach to Divinity, was was refitted for use as a luxury liner. During an exotic cruise to witness the nova of Ariarch-17, the ship's crew failed to anticipate the shockwave coming from the dying star. The shockwave hit the Stardust and caused catastrophic damage to its artificial gravity system, which resulted in a large number of injuries and a few deaths among the passengers. In the lawsuits and litigation that followed, the cruise company was forced to sell of many of it assets, and the Stardust was sold to Kut-Rate Kruises and renamed the Reasonable Doubt. (YDR) Stardust Plan this was the codename of the New Republic's plan to locate the cloaked asteroids deposited in orbit around Coruscant by Grand Admiral Thrawn, some five years after the Battle of Endor. It involved first dispersing dust from a cargo ship's hold into space, then irradiating the dust with negative ions to help track the hidden asteroids. It managed to locate an asteroid on its first attempt, but was deemed to be too slow to be efficient. (TLC) Starduster this smuggling ship was owned by Nera Dantels, during the height of the New Order. It was a large, rounded ship that appeared almost organic in shape. (SWED) Starfarer Diner a restaurant located on Nar Hekka. (THG) Starfarer's Club this upscale bar and entertainment club was located near the spaceport in Quantill City, on the planet Ando, during the height of the Clone Wars. (WOTC) Starfaring this Mon Calamari cruiser was supposed lost over the planet Malrev, when a latent bug in its navigational software began randomly tranposing the galactic coordinates it was fed. The ship had been carrying a group of Bothan tourists. Rogue Squadron was dispatched to locate the Starfaring, but discovered that the ship was deliberately sabotaged and forced down on Malrev. (XWRR) Starfeld Industries manufacturers of a variety of starships, including the Z-10 Seeker. (SS, SWJ5) Starfight a coin game often found in casinos and bars. It consists of two curved banks of monitors and controls surrounding two playing stations. A large holotank is positioned in between, in which a starfield is displayed for each player. The players then use simulated starfighters to combat each other to the death in a deepspace battle. (HSE, HSR) Starfighter Command the branch of the New Republic responsible for maintaining and coordinating the activities of the Navy's starfighters and their pilots. (TLC) Starfighter Command a Star Destroyer's crew responsible for the launching of TIE fighters and shuttles. (DFR) Starfighters of the Galaxy this publicationm produced on a regular basis during the last century of the Old Republic, documented the newest models of space-going vessels being produced in the galaxy. (BF1) Starfire this was Kid DXo'ln's small freighter. He hired Han Solo - freshly discharged from the Imperial Navy - and Chewbacca to help him crew the ship. (THG) Starflare this luxury yacht was owned by Soontir Fel and his wife, Syal Antilles, during their years spent on the planet Csilla. (FH2) Starflare, Wynssa this was the stage name of the actress Syal Antilles. She was one of Fusion Holodrama's most popular stars. It was rumored that a billion men had their hearts broken when she married Soontir Fel. (HXW, MBF) Starflash this series of holovid adventures were among the most popular ever produced in the Larrin Sector. The show was most popular during the last three years of Imperial occupation of the sector, until the Imperial discovered that the episodic show was actually providing coded messages to the Alliance field agents dispersed throughout the sector. The show's star, J'fe Din, and her production took great pains to ensure that the average viewer was unaware of the show's hidden messages. Many believe that the airing of Starflash helped hasten the downfall of the Empire in the sector, bringing its defeat a year or more earlier than expected. The show was followed by Imperial Truth, a form of docudrama which showed viewers the truth behind the Empire's most evil operations. (HR) Starfleet this term was sometimes used to describe the Imperial Navy. (SWR) StarFlight Lounge this bar was located in the primary spaceport on the planet Bonadan. (FTD) Starflower once native to the planet Ithor, the golden-yellow flowers of this plant were the favored food of stump lizards. These beautiful flowers were diurnal, closing their petals at night. As the sun rose, however, the petals opened in a brilliant display of yellow color. (DK, T) Starfly this was a model of starship designed to highly maneuverable, for use in mining asteroid fields. They have small laser cannons and tractor beams, which they use to move asteroids around. The small ships do not have life-support systems, so pilots must wear environment suits. (GOF9) Starfly One this was one of three Starfly ships which rescued Fandomar, Hoole, and Tash and Zak Arranda from a space slug while they were searching for ethromite near Mining Station Alpha. It was piloted by Hodge. (GOF9) StarForge Nebula this area of the galaxy is a vast expanse of interstellar gas, and is populated by a wealth of newborn stars. It is located in Ado Sector. (FOP) StarForge Shipyard this starship construction and repair facility was maintained as part of StarForge Station, deep in the StarForge Nebula. The Shipyard was first established some thirty-three years before the Battle of Yavin by the parents of Chidee Na Maak. (FOP, PP) StarForge Station Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Soontir Fel traveled to this station, in an effort to track down the ship used by Leonia Tavira to transport Leia Organa off Eiattu. It was located on the edge of the StarForge Nebula, just inside Imperial space. It was originally created by Muo Glandish, who turned a small personal base into a sprawling metropolis. The station itself is built on an asteroid, had an average population of some 10,000 beings, and was defended by 50 heavy turbolasers. It was considered a shadowport by many, and contained the infamous StarForge Shipyards. Its location in the StarForge Nebula provided it with a measure of security, for the interstellar gases of the nebula effectively jammed all outgoing communication. The asteroid on which the station was experienced a full day every 20 standard hours, and its year encompassed 300 standard days. (XWM, FOP, PP, FTD, SOG) StarFries this fried snack was served aboard the Reasonable Doubt during the last years of the Old Republic. (YDR) Starfruit this plant, native to the planet Ithor, produced a star-shaped fruit. (E3N) Starfruit Promenade located in Revos, on the planet Storinal, it was an extensive roofed patio flanked by flower gardens. It was filled with recliner chairs and the sounds of live music. (WS) Stargunner, Rikal this man served as Kaeline Ungasan's bodyguard. Rikal had extensive training in military doctrine and the martial arts. (GMR2) StarHammer this was the nickname of Subpro's TL-118 attack ship. (IA) StarHauler this was the brand name of Corellian Engineering Corporation's drone barge. There were several different models of StarHauler barges, all using the model number 131. These automated barges could be loaded with a variety fo cargoes, depending on their configuration, and often lifted off as a group to take advantage of their combined repulsor-fields to get their bulks off the ground. (EGD) StarHawk a speeder bike produced by Ikas-Adno, this fast, sleek bike is extremely popular with younger drivers. It is the best-selling, civilian-use speeder bike in the galaxy. It is a two-seated bike, with 3 kilograms of cargo capacity and a maximum flight ceiling of 10 meters. (SWSB) Starhawk 2b this early model of the Ikas-Adno speederbike was five meters in length, and revolutionized the speederbike market. Now, it is badly outdated. (GG7) Starhook Ten this starship was owned by Shug Ninx during the early years of the New Republic. It was essentially a modified space truck. Early in Dark Empire II, it is also referred to as Salvager 3. The Essential Guide to Characters describes it as Starhook VII. (DE2, EGC, SWDB) Star-Hoppers this term was originally coined by Tri-Nebula Entertainment for their holo-drama Eight for Aduba-3: The Saga of the Star-Hoppers. The "documentary" chronicled the efforts of Han Solo and a band of freedom fighters, who sought to overturn the thuggery of Serji-X Arrogantus and his Cloud Riders. The term "Star-Hoppers" became synonymous with the band of freedom fighters, despite the fact that they had never come up with a name by themselves. The Star-Hoppers included Han Solo, Chewbacca, Jaxxon, Amaiza, Don-Wan Kihotay, Hedji, FE-9Q, and Jimm the Starkiller Kid. (GMR4) Starhunter Intergalactic Menagerie a travelling sideshow that operated during the early years of the Empire, it displayed illegally-acquired, rare creatures from across the galaxy. It was owned and operated by Captain Stroon and his first mate, Slarm. (DCAR) Starjacker Finhead Stonebone's pirate ship, the Starjacker was a Byblos Drive Yards E-2 asteroid miner. Stonebone had replaced the ship's normal engines with Corellia StarDrive microthrusters, allowing him better control of the miner when he attacked another ship. (TOJ, TOJC) Starjammer IZX a massive, swift freight hauler built at the Kuat Drive Yards. (TME) Stark Commercial Combine this was the more respectable name of the pirate gang which was formed and led by Iaco Stark. Under Stark's control, the Combine's fleet of warships attacked virtually any supply convoy moving through the Outer Rim Territories some ten years before the Battle of Naboo. The Combine was formed from the ranks of pirates, smugglers, and other illicit spacers, and sold the goods it stole on the black market for an incredible profit. Nevertheless, the Combine sold its goods well below the prices charged by the Trade Federation, earning the Combine a measure of grudging respect from other criminal organizations while attracting the interest of the Galactic Senate and the Jedi Knights. (OWS) Stark Hyperspace Conflict this series of bloody battles, better known also as the Stark Hyperspace Wars, took place some ten years prior to the Battle of Naboo. (OSW, COD) Stark Hyperspace Wars also known as the Stark Hyperspace Conflict, this series of bloody battles was waged by the Old Republic, with the help of the Jedi Knights, some thirteen years before the Battle of Naboo. This timing comes from the official Star Wars website. Star Wars: The Stark Hyperspace War indicates that the War took place just eight years before the Battle of Naboo. Historians trace the cause of the war to the actions of Iaco Stark, whose brash marketeering had undermined the efforts of the Trade Federation to strangle the Mid and Outer Rim Territories. In the midst of Stark's actions, the Trade Federation and the Xucphra cartel began hording supplies of bacta, causing a galaxy-wide shortage while hoping to reap huge profits. Self-styled General Ranulph Tarkin tried to destroy the Stark Commercial Combine by amassing a small warfleet from his supporters in the Old Republic military. He convinced Nute Gunray to tell him that Stark was meeting with representatives of the Old Republic and the Jedi Knights on Troiken, so Tarkin set out to confront him. However, Stark caught wind of Tarkin's plans. He unleashed a navigational computer virus on Tarkin's fleet; some ships flew into the hearts of stars or black holes, some were hopelessly lost, and just a few emerged from hyperspace near Troiken. During the battle, the forces of the Old Republic were devastated after the death of Jedi Master Tyvokka, who was leading them. Tyvokka's apprentice, Plo Koon, rose to the occasion, taking up the mantle of the fallen Master and rallying the Republic's troops for an unlikely and miraculous victory. Note that MedStar I: Battle Surgeons indicates that the Stark Hyperspace Wars took place 5,000 years before the Clone Wars. (COD, OWS, WOTC, MBS) Stark Memory this song, performed by Lord Kavad and the Skaalite Orchestra, was one of the galaxy's most popular numbers during the year leading up to the Clone Wars. (HNN5) Stark Veteran Assembly this foundation was established by the survivors and families of those killed in the Stark Hyperspace Conflict, to ensure that the Old Republic recognized the need for benefits and requirements of the war's veterans. Shortly before the Clone Wars, the Assembly denounced the peace rallies which were held by Senator Padme' Amidala of Naboo, who said in her speeches that "warfare is the product of cowarice; only the bravest of beings can resolve conflict peacefully." (HNN4) Stark, Iaco this charismatic young pirate rose to prominence some ten years before the Battle of Naboo, building a small fleet of starships into a large, well-organized collection of pirates and smugglers known as the Stark Commercial Combine. Under Stark's control, the Combine was charged with ambushing Outer Rim supply convoys for the goods they carried. Stark then sold the stolen goods on the black market for a considerable profit, while still undercutting the prices of the Trade Federation. This brash marketeering earned him the admiration of his fellow criminals, but also earned him the attention of the Old Republic Senate and the Jedi Knights. During an engineered shortag of bacta, Stark's piracy was hailed as heroic by many Outer Rim worlds which were low on bacta supplies. He agreed to meet with representatives from the Trade Federation and the Old Republic, along with four Jedi Knights to serve as mediators, on the Troiken. He managed to preemptively put a halt to the machinations of Nute Gunray and Ranulph Tarkin, as the two had been planing to destroy the Stark Commercial Combine. Instead of being trapped, Stark was able to unleash a navigational computer virus which infected all of the Republic's starships. This action was the opening play in the events which became known as the Stark Hyperspace Wars. The Jedi anticipated Stark's next move, to assassinate anyone who was not a member of the Combine, but Nute Gunray allowed Stark to escape. Stark's forces pushed hard against the meager Republic forces, but were unable to defeat them. Stark's own allies began to doubt his skills and leadership, and eventually they abandoned him. Stark fled Troiken, and eventually became part of the Commerce Guild, serving as a "legitimate" businessman. (OWS, WOTC, SHW) Stark, Jona T. the Imperial Senior Master Sergeant in charge of training TIE fighter pilots onboard the Vengeance. He is a tall, well-muscled man. (TIE) Starkid, Zoltan this heavy-set, balding man was the Director and Chief Salesman of Millennium Astro-Engineering prior to the Galactic Civil War. It was rumored that he sold the prototype Millennium Falcon to Grand Moff Tarkin, just before it was stolen by Han Solo and Chewbacca. Starkid was later killed when the Alliance raided the Millennium Astro-Engineering plant and destroyed it before it could produce any more starships for the Empire. (CSWDW) Starkiller, Bendak this man was a noted duelist who lived on the planet Taris some 4,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. Because of the many deaths he had caused - although some of them were the result of inexperienced challengers - Bendak found himself a wanted man. A significant bounty was placed on his head, and he fled to the remote world fof Taris. Bendak often fought in the gladiator arena owned by Ajuur the Hutt, but only when an opponent had beaten all the rest of Ajuur's gladiators. He was finally defeated by one of the Jedi Knights who were on Taris following the destruction of the Endar Spire. (KOTOR) Starkiller, Pashna one of the New Republic's foremost military advisors, Starkiller was originally recruited into the fledgling Alliance by Bail Organa. In the wake of the Alliance's victory at the Battle of Endor, Marshall Starkiller retired from active duty, but remained an active member of the New Republic's advisory committee. (DESB, ROE, SWJ15) Starkiller, Windom one of Luke's friends at Anchorhead on Tatooine, Windy - as he was known to his friends - was just as rambunctious as Luke. When they were young boys, they got stuck in the desert when they set out after Luke's pet dewback, Huey. They escaped from a krayt dragon only after Ben Kenobi helped them out, bringing the boys back their homes in one piece. (SW, DHP3) Starknife this modified Kuat Drive Yards D9 Runner was owned by Black Sun and operated by Kalend Thora. It was armed with a turret-mounter double laser cannons and a proton torpedo launcher. Its previous pilot had been assassinated in an ambush, but Black Sun never discovered the reasons behind the attack. (SSR) Starlady this modified Z-10 Seeker was owned by Debret Nightmoon. (SWJ5) Starlancer Prime this was the primary pipefighter in the small grouping developed by the New Republic as part of Operation Starlancer. The laser beams emitted by the other three pipefighters merged with Starlancer Prime's lasers, which were pointed at Coruscant. (EL1) Starlifter manufactured by Travis Motors, this sixteen-meter-long cargo craft was designed to move heavy crates from one location to the other. Equipped with a heavy-duty lifting claw, the Starlifter could transport a single cargo module weighing up to 75 mertric tons. While the cockpit was designed to accommodate a pilot, the Starlifter could also be operated by a droid. (CCW) Starlight Bank a bank on Hologram Fun World robbed by Zorba the Hutt, in an attempt to drive the holographic theme park out of business. (QE) Starlight by Moonlight this song was played by the music ball given to Elscol Loro by her husband, Throm, on their third anniversary. (XWRS) Starlight Cloud this Sullustan starliner made regular cruise trips during the height of the New Order. It was run by SoroSuub's Entertainment Division during this time. Because of the presence of Iona Wince aboard the ship as a steward, Alliance agents often met aboard the liner in order to pass information and make plans for future missions. (CRO) Starlight Dancers this dance troupe was active on the planet Taris, during the years leading up to the Great Sith War. (KOTOR) Starlight Deck this was one of the luxurious decks found aboard the luxury line Star of Empire. (SFE) Starlight Freighter a series of freighter manufactured by Rendilli-Surron, the Starlight series was basically a flying wing. It measured 34 meters in length, and could transport four passengers and up to 50 metric tons of cargo. The cockpit sits at one end of the curved cargo wing, while a blaster cannon is mounted on a turret at the other end. The interior of the ship was quite spartan, with limited living space and no-frills appointments. Despite the limited success of the Starlight freighter, it was the last design produced by the efforts of Rendili and the Surronians. (SS) Starlight Intruder Salla Zend's transport ship, the Starlight Intruder was a modified Mobquet medium cargo hauler. She and Shug Ninx built it from parts salvaged from their starship garage on Nar Shaddaa. The Intruder was powered by four military-grade Damorian RX7 ion engines and an old Hutt chariot hyperdrive engine. Added maneuverability was gained by adding four jets to the bottom of the hull. The Starlight Intruder was armed with a pair of medium turbolasers mounted on turrets which can be retracted. Four DuR-4 shield generators protect the ship. When Salla took it out on a run, she always made sure Shug got a cut of the profits. She had to abandon it on Byss when she and Shug fled the wrath of the reborn Emperor Palpatine. Unfortunately, the remaining Imperials sold the ship to the Scavs, who removed the good parts and melted the rest down for slag. (DE1, DESB, DE2, EGV) Starlight Red this was the name given to the jury-rigged YT-1300 starship Faceted, after Kaj Nedmak took possession of the ship. It was named in honor of Celia Durasha, and served to replace the Tryan Kajme which was destroyed on Ord Mantell. (SWJ14) Starlight Red this was the name of Celia Durasha's personal starship, used during the time she went by the alias of Mistress Crimson. It was armed with a quad laser cannon on the ventral gunmount. (SWJ5) Starlight Shifter this modified smuggling ship was owned by Mil Stanner. (SPG) Starlight Theater this amphitheater was located on Phyrstal Island, on the planet Abregado-Rae. (ND) Starlin Warrior one of several ships sent by the New Republic to accompany Garm Bel Iblis, Booster Terrik, and the Errant Venture to Yaga Minor, in an attempt to steal a copy of the Caamas Document. (VOF) Starline Cable this 5-millimeter thick cable is incredibly strong, and is manufactured from synthetic, molecularly-linked fibers. (TA) Starliner Street a street in the city of Coronet which runs perpendicular to Volbrick. Han Solo agrees to meet Belindi Kalenda at the corner of the two streets, just after Thrackan Sal-Solo begins his intra-species war on Corellia. (AC) StarLiners this was one of the largest passenger lines of Brak Sector, at the height of the New Order. It was owned and operated by Fae Kalena at that time. (FBS) Starlite Cloud this Core Star Lines passenger ship regularly made runs between the worlds of the Core. Platt Okeefe booked passage on this ship when she left her homeworld of Brentaal to become a starship pilot. (SESB, PSG) Starlite Flats this area of flat sand was located between the Mos Espa Arena and the Waldo Flats, on the planet Tatooine. (IWE1) Starloft one of the four continents discovered on Yavin 4 by Lile Gorsek and the Fernandin Scouting Operation. (GG2) Starlyte Station this was the name used by Talandro Starlyte for the trading post he created from the old Gateway Space Station. The name was slow to catch on, gaining favor initially with Starlyte's associates. Compared to its days as a military facility, Starlyte Station had deteriorated over the years to a mere shadow of its former appearance. Only essential systems and facilities received any kind of maintenance, and non-essential areas were neglected for months at a time. Much of the original outer plating had been removed for reuse in other parts of the station, giving Starlyte Station a skeletal appearance. The station was armed with five turret-mounted turbolaser batteries. (WSV) Starlyte, Talandro this noted fence and black marketeer was most famous for renting the Gateway Space Station from the Empire. Although he made sure that everyone knew his role in creating the outpost - which he renamed Starlyte Station - he was partly at the mercy of the Imperial liaison officer, Arissa Fawn. In order to gain a measure of freedom, Starlyte funneled part of his profits into bribes for Lieutenant Fawn, ensuring a form of cooperation between them. Among the criminal element of the Outer Rim, Starlyte was known as a fence and con artist, and many believed he also dealt in slaves. He claimed to be a native of Coruscant, and showed a great disdain for Corellians. He spent some time working on Cloud City, where he met Scizzic, and was rumored to have done business with Lando Calrissian. (WSV) Starmaster this bulk freighter was stationed in geosynchronous orbit above Ryloth, during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Rol'Waran and his people used the ship as a base for their spice operations. (JE) Starmite-class Freighter developed by SoroSuub, this small freighter resembled an unstreamlined teardrop. About 20 meters in length, the Starmite-class had a rounded nose, stubby wings, and a thick body that narrowed into a flattened tail section. (THG) Starpath a Seinar Fleet Systems astronavigational system used on many later-model Star Destroyers. (IJ) Starpoint located on the Mee'r continent of Draenell's Point, this was the planet's only civilian spaceport. (GMK) Starpoint this New Republic fleet carrier was the flagship of Commodore Poqua's Task Force Gemstone, during the blockade of the Koornacht Cluster during the Black Fleet Crisis. (TT) Starport Complex Q-7 located on Nar Hekka, this starport was independently owned by controlled by Tagta the Hutt during the early years of the New Order. (THG) Starport Street this is one of the two primary thoroughfares found in the city of Grig. Like most other streets in the city, it is a densely-traveled street on which the locals pay no heed to the laws of traffic, order, or gravity. It has been said that travelling on Starport Streets is harder than flying backwards through as asteroid field. (TA) Starport Touchdown this was the main spaceport on Atraken before the Clone Wars devastated the planet. It has be abandoned, and is empty at present. (PG2) Starpyre, Tann this aging Imperial served on the Imperial Interim Ruling Council. He was worried about the possibility of Whiphid assassins haunting the Council, in the aftermath of Xandel Carivus' execution of Ch'unkk. (CE2, HCE) StarRunner this starship type was developed on Corellia during the height of the New Order. It had only reached the prototype stage when the Battle of Yavin occurred. (OWS) Starry Ice one of Talon Kaarde's ships, the Starry Ice was stationed on Myrkr when Grand Admiral Thrawn attacked the smuggler's base there, some five years after the Battle of Endor. The Starry Ice was a modified Action V transport which was armed with three turbolasers. Capable of carrying up to six passengers and 75,000 metric tons of cargo, the ship was crewed by a pilot, a navigator, and three gunners. (HTTE, GMR4) Stars and Moons this valuable piece of flatsculpt artwork was swindled from Imperial Moff Ammar by the Sullustan Cunbus Locb. Locb then hid the artwork in a secret compartment aboard his starship, the Distant Wind. Ammar had Locb hunted down and killed, but could not find the Stars and Moons anywhere aboard the ship. In a twist of fate, Ammar put the ship up for auction to recoup the cost of his hunt for Locb, unaware that the flatscuplt still inside. (SS) Star's Delight Lai Nootka's Gymsnor-3 freighter, it was captured on Garqi by Prefect Mosh Barris. He hoped to use the contents of the freighter - proton torpedoes and spare X-Wing parts - to lure the local resistance out of hiding. The ship and her cargo were liberated from within Barris' command by Eamon Yzalli, who is better known as Corran Horn, in a daring plan that used Dynba Tesc to pose as Kirtana Loor. (KT, TFE, SWJ7) Stars' End the Corporate Sector Authority's penal colony located on Mytus VII, at the outskirts of that planet's solar system, and at the edge of Authority space. It is comprised of a number of protective domes dotting the planetoid's surface, which are connected by tubes and covered walkways rather than tunnels. The domes have various functions: living quarters, barracks, weapons emplacements, and a special chamber where the Authority keeps its enemies in suspended animation. At the center of the complex is a tower which houses the colony's offices. When Han Solo infiltrates the colony, he has Blue Max install an overload spiral in its secondary defense program, as a hedge against anything that might go wrong during the rescue attempt. When Hirken discovered them and tried to detain them, Han was able to disable Hirken's belt control, but that caused the station's power to be rerouted, which intensified the overlaod spiral. This led to a massive explosion which, when contained by the station's defensive shields, was directed into the planet and blew the colony's central tower into a pseudo-orbit. It lacked sufficient velocity to escape the planetoid's gravitiational field, though, and it crashed into the station, destroying the tower and much of the colony. Hirken was murdered in the tower by his wife, and the Security Police that were in the tower died on impact, leaving Stars' End a worthless outpost. (HSE) Star's Nova this mercenary army was founded by Qell Tepine, and worked exclusively for the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. The members of Star's Nova were made up of former soldiers of the Imperial Special Missions team and the Alliance's Special Forces organization. Thus, many of their tactics often follow standard military procedures, although the skill level of the team is high enough that one could not simply assume their next actions. After the Battle of Endor, though, the services of Star's Nova were available to the highest bidder. The Star's Nova base was located on the planet Sondarr, which housed the more than 100 members of the organization. (WBC) Stars of Elrood Shondra Del traveled throughout the Elrood Sector in this ship, posing as an independent freighter Captain. (OE) Starscream-9 this Seinar Fleet Systems ion drive was a military-grade propulsion system originally designed for use on starfighters. This drive was at the leading edge of technology following the Battle of Yavin, and despite its military designation and exhorbitant price, some managed to make their way to the black market. (GG6) Starseeker this was the name of Coros Telari's freighter, used while on missions for House Pelagia. He landed it on Lamuir IV, while trying to deliver a datafile stolen from House Mecetti, but was attacked by Mecetti thugs. Luckily, Janna Pallask was able to misdirect a group of Alliance agents to Telari's aid, and she was abel to recover the file. (TSIA) Starshine Special this was a special additive developed for use in alcoholic drinks during the last years of the Old Republic. Because of its highly-secret formula and expensive cost, starshine special was only available to those beings who knew the coded gesture used to ask for it. (VD2) Starshine Surprise a mixed, alcoholic beverage. It is named for the first you notice after drinking one: the starfield whirling in front of your eyes as you hit the ground. (GG9, TME) Starship any craft designed to operate in the vacuum of interstellar space. There are five major classes of starship, based on size and mission. Capital Ship were large, heavily-armed ships which serve as command bases during military exercises. The Imperial-I class Star Destroyer and the Mon Calamari MC80a cruiser are two examples. Most capital ships are named for virtues. Close Support Ship were large, maneuverable ships whose weaponry allows them to protect the capital ships and perform other military operations. The Nebulon-B Frigate is one example. Transport/Supply Ship were ships of various sizes, built around speed and capacity, which are used to transport large amounts of material. The Corellian CR90 Corvette is one example. Most transport ships are named for beasts of burden or rivers. Starfighters were small, highly maneuverable ships which are the front-line defense attackers. They are built around one or two pilots, and are well-armed for their size. The TIE Fighter and the X-Wing are two examples. Support Ships included any ship which has limited military capability, this class includes space tugs, fuel ships, and container pods. (SW, SWSB, XW, WG) Starshipwright a person skilled in building and repairing starships. (HSR) Starshipwrights and Aerospace Engineers Incorporated this manufacturer of custom space cruiser upgrades and starship modifications was one of the original voting sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority. (CSA) Starsider this old Dreadnaught was part of the New Republic fleet which massed near Kashyyyk during the year following the Battle of Coruscant. The Starsider served as a sort of mobile crew quarters, housing the various commanders and leaders who supported the New Republic's raids into Yuuzhan Vong-controlled space. (Y) StarSlasher one model of BlasTech blaster carbine, the StarSlasher was produced during the Old Republic and was still in use during the early years of the New Republic. (CSA, GUN) Starslinger this is a commercial ion drive produced by Incom. Installation and maintenance of the Starslinger was often difficult, facts which were often overlooked in favor of its modest price. (GG6) Starslinger, Mali a famous member of the Alliance to Restore the Republic. (RPG) StarSlot Machines these games of chance were found in many casinos and gambling halls throughout the galaxy. (WSV) Starspeeder 3000 a small, 40-person luxury liner. (ST, SOP, SWJ15) Starspin this YT-1210 was Regec Sloom's battered smuggling ship. (SWJ8) Starspin this ancient, Old Republic prowler ship was the first ship to discover Oss Wilum and the disabled courier ship he encountered, a year before Oss Wilum began training as a Jedi Knight. (TOJC) Starspin this small starship was produced by Kuat Drive Yards during the last decades of the Old Republic. (MBS) Starsprite this Hapan Beta Cruiser was once part of the Consortium Navy. However, in the wake of the Battle of Fondor, the crew of the ship deserted the Navy and joined the Peace Brigade. It was the crew of the Starsprite which managed to capture Tenel Ka, shortly after the Battle fo Coruscant, before the one-armed Jedi Knight could reach Hapes and find refuge with her grandmother, Ta'a Chume. The crew planned to return Tenel Ka to Hapes, in return for information on the whereabouts of Jaina Solo. Tenel Ka refused, and had to fight her way through vibro-blade-wielding pirates to win her freedom. Her attempt was aided when the Jedi aboard the Trickster intercepted the Starsprite and boarded it. The Yuuzhan Vong frigate became organically welded to the Starsprite, forming an unusual amalgam which was flown to Hapes under the escort of Jagged Fel and Shawnkyr Nuruodo. (DJ) Starstorm One Exar Kun's starship. It is a unique ship, with a curved main wing on the left, counterbalanced by three main engines and a long command spar on the right. It was destroyed on Yavin 4, when Kun went in search of the Sith lore, by the Massassi who captured him. (DLS) Starswan a passenger ship that made a regular stop on Tatooine. (TME) Starswarm Cluster this interstellar phenomenon has been known to damage starship drives and other subsystems. Located near Cinnagar, the cluster was a vast group of stars situated very near each other. (GAS) Starter this man was a companion of Platt Okeefe and Dirk Harkness, who claimed to have been a friend of Luke Skywalker and Biggs Darklighter on Tatooine before learning how to be a smuggler from Han Solo himself. In reality, Starter was the son of an Imperial Admiral, who had been expelled from the Imperial Academy on Corulag for being undisciplined and obnoxious. He then joined the Alliance as a starfighter pilot. He tried to reach the Alliance base on Renforra during the Galactic Civil War, hoping to sell information stolen from Jabba the Hutt to the Alliance team there. He was stranded on Cloud City when a team of bounty hunters tried to recover the information. He claimed to have single-handedly killed Beylyssa, Boddu Bocck, 4-LOM, Zuckuss, IG-88 and Dengar in order to escape capture. He then claimed to have avoided being captured by Boba Fett in order to reach Renforra. During the trip, Starter's tale continued to evolve, as he was forced to battle Darth Vader himself, and only managed to escape by stealing the shuttle Tydirium and flying away. In the wake of the Battle of Endor, Starter became an unofficial member of the Black Curs, helping them with many missions. (SWJ1, SWJ4) Startide a Mon Calamari MC90 cruiser being built for the New Republic just prior to the second Battle of Calamari. Ackbar uses the half-built ship and its attached spacedock to ram the Manticore and destroy it as it lay in wait behind Calamari's moon. (DA) Startled Circuit this freighter was owned by Vareth and Garron. They purchased it with the money Garron obtained from an insurance claim following the death of his parents. (GG7) Star-Tour 7 a Lambda-class shuttle ferried civilian passengers during the Galactic Civil War. This is a reference to the passenger shuttle depicted in the StarTours flight simulator rides at DisneyLand and Disney World. (TIE) StarTower Residences this was a residential building located near the Alliance's safehouse at 16AA889 Starfield Road. (HAS) Startron, Kevas once a native of Contruum, Kevas was a renowned smuggler during the last years of the Old Republic. As the Empire rose to power, his health began to fail. He took an apprentice, the young woman known as Sapphire, and hoped to end his career with one last run. However, he was physically unable to complete the run in his starship, the New Cov Quasar. Sapphire agreed to help him out, and finished the run successfully. However, she kept her part in the run a secret, giving all the credit to Kevas. He was able to retire, and gave his starship to Sapphire for her part in the run. (CRO) StarUrchin this glitzy casino was found on the planet Pavo Prime. (SWI67) Star-urchin this creature was native to the oceans of the planet Calamari. (SBS) Starveil this Alliance cruiser was assigned to a number hit-and-fade operations in Wild Space, during the last years of the New Order. (TTSB) StarViper see StarViper-class Attack Platform (NEGV) StarViper-class Attack Platform this is the name given to the class of starfighters designed by MandalMotors at the request of Prince Xizor. Xizor contracted MandalMotors to create for him a unique starship, nothing stock or commonplace would do. Xizor wanted a personal transport vessel that would protect him at every turn, and cost was no option. MandalMotors engineers took his directions and came up with the StarViper-class attack platform, a kind of mobile platform ship that was powerful, maneuverable, and durable. The basic hull of the StarViper is rectangular and squat, with four maneuvering vanes that extend from each front corner. The vanes add incredible handling during combat, but can actually hinder atmospheric flight due to their configuration. They are controlled by an artificial brain that monitors ships systems and constantly adjusts their configuration for optimum performance. The StarViper appears to be alive as it maneuvers through space. It is armed with a pair of forward-firing double-laser cannons and two proton torpedo launchers. The interior of the StarViper has limited cargo space, and was designed to accommodate the addition of power converters and other supplemental systems for Xizor's personal ship, the Virago. After Xizor's death at Coruscant, just before the Battle of Endor, MandalMotors regained all rights to the StarViper's designs, and began producing less-powerful versions for civilian use. (EGV, NEGV) Starvision a night-sighting implement used on the EWHB-10 and E-Web repeating blasters. (ISB, EGW) Starway an Alliance transport ship destroyed by the Empire shortly after the Battle of Hoth. (TIE) Starway Services located at Taldaak Station on Utharis, this is a starship berthing and repair center. Luke Skywalker and Akanah nearly berthed the Mud Sloth here during their search for the Fallanassi, but the owner tried to swindle them. (TT) Starwayman this was the name of the starship used by Booster Terrik and Llollulion, while they were plying the spacelanes as independent pilots. It was a small ship, armed with just a triple laser cannon. Booster had stolen the ship and was on the run from a crimelord when he found his way to Borlov and befriended Llollulion. (SWJ7) Starweb this small, disk-shaped freighter was used by Asyr Sei'lar, after she resigned her commission with the New Republic following her "death" at Corvis Minor Five. She returned to the planet Bothawui under a new identity, hoping to bring about societal changes in Bothan culture. The Starweb was loaned to her by Booster Terrik, and she left the ship at Commenor for him to retrieve. (IR) Starwind Gil Bastra's starship, it was intercepted by the Expeditious. (XWN) Starwind Chandlery this general store and ship outfitter was located on StarForge Station. It provided the basic supplies a small starship would need for space travel. It was run by Labio, along with Wurrooba and Mioe. (FOP) Starwind-class Pleasure Yacht this 50-meter-long personal pleasure starship was built by Kuat Drive Yards. The Starwind-class ship borrowed design cues from the Corellian Engineering Corporation's YT series, as it was originally designed to compete directly with those ships. Later, the Starwind-class was modified to challenge the Crescent-class luxury cruisers. The ship resembled a flatten ovoid, with a pair of curving arms embracing the central fuselage. It was manned by a crew of 5, with two gunners, and could transport up to ten passengers. It was unarmed in its basic configuration, but could be armed with a pair of quad laser cannons, and had a fairly sophisticated shielding combination. The Starwind-class ship's most unique feature was its escape pod, which could be jettisoned while still in hyperspace. The pod would immediately revert back to realspace. Once in realspace, or if released in realspace to begin with, the pod could execute a series of random hyperspace jumps which would bring the pod to the nearest well-traveled route. (LCSB,SS) Starwing codename of the Cygnus Spaceworks Xg-1 assault gunboat. (XW) Star-World according to Krizlaw legend, this blue-green sphere appeared in the space above Munlali Mafir and remained in place for three local months before disappearing. This legend was discovered by Doctor Soron Hegerty during her research into the existence of Zonama Sekot. Investigation by Doctor Hegerty and Luke Skywalker revealed more information. According to modern Krizlaws, the Star-World stayed for a short time, but its appearance and presence in the sky caused widespread seismic activity to occur on Munlali Mafir. Much of the planet's population at the time was killed in the volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, although the legend fails to say whether the natives were Krizlaw or Jostran. Thus, the Star-World became a harbinger of death and destruction to the Krizlaws. (FH2) Starypan/SunHui Spaceworks this was a small starship manufacturer, active during the New Order. (XWA) Stasheff, Raan this stern, handsome man served as one of Sayer Mon Neela's personal guards during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Raan was the latest in a long line of security and espionage experts: his grandfather had served with the Corellian Security Force, and his father had been an Alliance agent during the era of the Battle of Yavin. He hoped that his own actions would live up to his forefathers' lofty standards. Raan's dedication to Madame Neela was tested when they were captured by Captain Sergus Lanox and held aboard the Imperial Hazard. During their escape, Raan threw himself in front of a blaster shot meant for Madame Neela, and nearly died in her arms. Madame Neela dragged him aboard the Starcrossed and got him to the Alliance base on Carosi XII, where he eventually recovered from his injuries. (SWJ10) Stasis Booth a device which allows its living contents to be placed in suspended animation until revived. They are often used in penal colonies or detention areas (Stars' End was the first facility to make it work) to keep prisoners in stasis until they can be tried. They were also used by the Corporate Sector Authority to silence its enemies, as well as to preserve viable sources of labor. The technology used in the stasis booth existed about 100 years before the advent of the New Order, but was put to prison use at the recommendation of the Authority's Detention Task Force. Also called a stasis box, they found wide-spread use after the Battle of Endor when the New Republic began reaching out to reclaim planets which had suffered from chemical or biological damage at the hands of the Empire. Survivors were transported to medical facilities in stasis booths certified for full-spectrum biological security. (HSE, CSA, POT) Stasis Probe this form of deep-space information-gathering probe is dispatched to its probe sites through hyperspace. Undetectable while in hyperspace, stasis probes drop back into realspace only long enough to gather sensor data, relay it to its control location, and receive its next instructions. Passive sensors are used to minimize the ability of conventional sensors to pick it up, and the probe stays in realspace for less than thirty seconds at a time. The New Republic used stasis probes extensively during the Black Fleet Crisis, gathering data on the Yevetha throughout the Koornacht Cluster. (TT) Stasis-field generator this piece of equipment created a stasis field, in which an object or being could contained for transport. (JS) Stassia this Core world has been described as "the most boring, stagnant world in the Core." The planet's surface is covered with flat, endless plains, which have been used since the early days of the Old Republic as farmland. The inhabitants of Stassia are passive, and offered no resistance to the encroachment of the Empire. In fact, they took the change of galactic politics as just another day's happenings. They became a model New Order world. The average day on Stassia lasts 22 standard hours, and its years last 340 local days. (SWJ6) Stassia City this is the capital city of the planet Stassia, and is famous for its swoop races and ringer tournaments. (SWJ6) Stassia Classic this swoop race, staged annual on the planet Stassia, was part of the TransGal Circuit during the last years of the Old Republic. (HNN5) Stat Flimsi this was a rigid form of flimsiplast that was used as a form of identification, during the last years of the Old Republic. (MJH) State Boulevard this was one of the main streets in the city of New Apsolon, on the planet of the same name. The city and planetary government offices were all located on State Boulevard. (TTB) Stath this common Zabrak surname meant "navigator". (GCG) Static this song, written and played by the band Starburst, first appeared on the compilation StakeOut. (GG9) Static Hyperspace Bubble Generator a device, developed by the Bakurans, the SHBG surrounded a ship in realspace with a hyperspace bubble. This bubble doesn't provide any thrust, so the ship cannot move at hyper-speeds. (AS) Static Ion Field Discharger this outdated weapon was an early form of ion cannon. Instead of emitting a coherence burst of ion energy, the field discharger spouted a blanket of energy at its target. (KO) Static Pike this was the generic term used to describe any non-powered spear or pointed staff used in melee combat. This weapon was originally developed by the Geonosians, for use by their picadors to control their rmounts and the various creatures they used in their gladiator arenas. The basic shape and size was derived from a traditional spear. The static pike was similar in design to a force pike or electropole, although it was given a sharpened tip that could pierce flesh. (GORW, NEGW) Station 3 this refueling outpost was located between Terman Station and Sriluur, along the Sisar Run. It was destroyed in the gang wars between the Disac and Ghilron pirate groups, and was left as a "mynock-infested wasteland." (SSR) Station 88 Spaceport this space station, jointly developed by the worlds of Junction 5, Delaluna, Bezim, and Vicondor, served as a major nexus to the Mid Rim, during the years leading up to the Battle of Geonosis and the onset of the Clone Wars. It was coveted by the Separatist forces of the Confederacy of Independent Systems, since the station provided access to the Mid Rim. Whichever side controlled the station would cut off a large portion of the galaxy from the enemy. Lorian Nod, who had always shown a hatred for the Jedi Knights, showed up at the Jedi Temple just after the Battle of Geonosis and offered to help ensure that Station 88 Spaceport would remain an asset of the Republic. Despite the efforts of Count Dooku to persuade the founders, first using negotiation and then force, the founders chose to remain loyal to the Republic. (LOJ) Stationer, The this was the man who controlled Silver Station, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (SWJ6) Statuary Park located on the grounds of the Bakur Complex, in Salis D'aar on Bakura, this vast area of land was filled with statues depicting people and events from Bakura's history. Mingled with the statues were namans trees and well-manicured shrubbery, giving the park an unusually remote feeling depsite its location in the center of the city. It was circular in shape, and covered roughly the same surface area as the Bakur Memorial Building. (TB, TBSB) Statute 312b this was the fourth major amendment ratified by the Old Republic Senate during the Clone Wars, providing planets in the Core Worlds and Inner Rim Territories with greater voting power in the Senate over outlying planets. (SWI71) Stauz Czycz this alien was the only member of his species to survive the Imperial destruction of his homeworld. A tall, muscular being with reddish skin and a large, triangular head and snakelike tendrils in place of hair, Stauz was a warrior who saw his family and neighbors destroyed, all so that Emperor Palpatine could make an example of them. Rather than allow his people to be completely erased, Stauz set out to exact revenge on the one being who he remembered from the Imperial assault: Darth Vader. Stauz executed Awarru Tark in battle, then had his unusual alien physiology surgically altered to resemble Tark's. He also had a force-field generator implantedin his own body, to provide an additional measure of protection. When Vader sent out the bounty on Han Solo and Leia Organa, Stauz answered the call as Tark. Rather than submit to Vader's commands, Stauz launched an attack on the Dark Lord, catching Vader off-guard and nearly defeating him aboard the Avenger. Unfortunately, Stauz was no match for the Force, and Vader's command of the situation allowed him to cleave Stauz's head from his body. (T4) Stava named for the Honoghran predator, this was a form of martial arts developed by the Noghri. (GMR5) Stava a carnivorous creature native to Honoghr, they were tenacious hunters that could become wild-tempered scavengers in famine times. (DFR) Staven this man was once a member of the Red Star Ring, working out of Nar Shaddaa during the height of the New Order. (GUN) Stavro this was the codename of a squadron of Razor fighters which were assigned to protect the Viraxo base at Denbo. (XWA) Stavveld, Irnst this retired Imperial Admiral was brought out of retirement to serve as the Moff of Ado Sector shortly before the Battle of Yavin. Among this priority directives was the location and shutdown of StarForge Station. (FOP) Steadfast this Imperial-class Star Destroyer was captained by Commander Vivant, and was dispatched by Carnor Jax to Phaeda. There, with the help of the Emperor's Revenge, the ships pummeled Collo Fauale, on the planet Phaeda, in an effort to destroy Mirith Sinn's forces and to eliminate Kir Kanos. (CE) Steadfast this New Republic fleet hauler - known as a junker - was the first ship to discover the remains of the Star Destroyer Gnisnal. It also served clean-up duty after the Battle of Endor, the seige of Grand Admiral Thrawn, and pursued the Knight Hammer. (BTS) Steadfast this was the name of Drake Paulsen's personal ship. A modified Ghtroc Class 720 freighter, the ship was bequesthed to Drake by father, Kaine. The origins of the ship were not clear, although Drake believed it might have been stolen. It was armed with a pair of turret-mounted laser cannons. (SWJ2. SWJ3) Steady Lady this fast-hauler was at Coruscant when the Yuuzhan Vong first tried to get a voxyn onto the planet's surface. The 500-meter-long Steady Lady moved into a position to block the Sweet Surprise from gaining access to the planet, volunteering to help Rogue Squadron capture the freighter. (SBS) Stealth Field this form of shielding was produced by Imperial engineers for use on the YI-5 surveillance and investigation droid. It monitored the surroundings of the YI-5 droid, and altered its color to match the environment. In this way, the YI-5 was virtually invisible. (PH) Stealth-2VS see Stealth-2VX (NEGW) Stealth-2VX this was the designation of Prax Arms' palm-sized dart shooter, similar in shape and function to the Happy Surprise hold-out blaster. It fit around the fingers of the user, and fired its darts from slots located bewteen the fingers. (EGW, AEG) Steamcrawler this was the generic name for an steam-powered vehicle which moved about on treads. (SHPT) Stec Eddis a member of Klyn Shanga's Renatasian vigilantes hunting down Vuffi Raa. (LCF) Stecker an Imperial Sergeant suspected of sympathizing with the Alliance. He was sacrificed, along with Captain Ganig, by Commodore Bevven and Colonel Drost, at the insistance of Mar Barezz. (ISB) Steef this Gamorrean was loyal to Orman, but was extremely lazy. Although he would gladly work for Orman, he was prone to find the easy way out of a tough fight. (ML) Steel Fist this modified YT-1300 freighter was owned by the bounty hunter Kolig and his gang, Qulok's Fist. The ship was armed with a pair of quad laser cannons and a proton torpedo launcher, and its main drive section was removed and replaced with a pair of military-grade engines. The cockpit was mounted at the base of the portside loading mandible, and a rectenna was placed on the starboard side. (DARK) Steel Hand this was the name of the personalized starfighter owned by Zan and Zu Pike. (RESB) Steelback this was an Imperial slang term, used by some officers to describe stormtroopers. (MCI6) Steelcrete a superhard, metallic concrete building material. (SW, HTTE, JS) Steelfab a reinforced form of steel, steelfab was manufactured to have high tensile strengths, and was used to create restraints for hospital beds and prison facilities. (BP) Steelhide this material was used to make blaster holsters. (SOP) Steelious this planet was the site of a major transfer location for Alliance supplies during the Galactic Civil War. War materiel passed through Hervack Starport, destined for a number of Alliance cells in the sector. (GMS) Steelstone a building material. (DA) Steelton manufacturers of the massive control cables used to connect a pod racer's pod to its turbine engines. Steelton cables also relay data between the pod and the engines, such as acceleration and directional data. (TPM) Steen, Joh this man worked for Red Star Shipping as a transport Captain, and was in command of transport A-175 when it was ambushed by the Far Orbit. Steen believed Dhas Vedij was an Imperial Captain, and surrendered his cargo to the Far Orbit. (FOP) Steeze, Cortle one of many aliases used by Zsinj, Steeze owned a huge plot of land in Viamarr 4. Zsinj was using these aliases and the property they owned to hide manufacturing facilities which supported his war machine. (WS) Stela this was the name of the small stone pillar that was placed atop the ceremonial tiles used by the Swokes Swokes to denote individuals in The Tract. (WOTC) Stelaciter this Iskalloni frigate resembled an 83-meter long asteroid. It was crewed by 39 Iskalloni, and could transport up to 15 passengers. Armed with pair of double laser cannons and a single heavy laser cannon, the ship was designed to allow the Iskalloni to enter normal space as a stray asteroid. Once the ship was detected, it could open fire on the ships which arrived to move it out of planetary space. The Iskalloni would then drop to the planet's surface via similarly-designed dropships. (TSK) Stele, Kerek this man was a native of Kuan, and a gifted scientist. He was kidnapped by Bordali agents and tortured, in an effort to get him to divulge his scientific knowledge. When normal methods failed to work, the Bordali decided to kidnap his wife and son, and use their lives to force him to reveal his secrets. However, before they could successfully catch them, the Empire invaded the Taroon System and took them all hostage. (TIE) Stele, Maarek only son of Kerek and Marina Stele, Maarek grew up like most young boys on backwater planets, racing swoops at breakneck speeds in his spare time. After the abduction of his father, Maarek and his mother hid in one of the planet's lesser-known cities, until his participation in a swoop stunt provided Maarek's name to the Bordali. They sent Gwadj to kidnap Maarek and Marina, but the Empire chose that very moment to invade the Taroon System. Maarek was taken away and conscripted as a repair technician. After a few months, Maarek was sufficiently knowledgeable about TIE fighters that he was allowed to take them for test runs after finishing repairs. On one such flight, near Farboon, he was the only fighter launched when Admiral Mordon's shuttle was intercepted by Alliance starfighters. Maarek came to his rescue, and was given a chance to become an Imperial pilot. He jumped at the chance, and went on to become one of the Empire's most fearsome TIE pilots. When Arden Lyn joined rogue Admiral Zaarin in an attempt to kidnap Emperor Palpatine, Maarek provided support to Darth Vader himself in preventing the coup. This earned him the attention of the Emperor, who recognized that Maarek had some sensitivity to the Force. He was later trained by the Prophets of the Dark Side, earning the rank of Tan, and in the wake of the Battle of Endor, he served with the 181st Imperial Fighter Group under Soontir Fel. (TIE, GMR5) Stele, Marina Kerek Stele's wife, and Maarek's mother. (TIE) Stellar CommCour this was the one of the galaxy's largest courier services, active during the early years of the New Republic. (SWJ7) Stellar Damsel this CR90 corvette was owned and operated by the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. It was often dispatched to carry vital information to the groups that could use it most wisely. During one such mission, the Stellar Damsel was ambushed by an Imperial Star Destroyer and barely escaped to hyperspace. Unfortunately, the ship's hyperdrive was also damaged, and the Stellar Damsel emerged from hyperspace within the Miro Asteroid Belt. Most of the crew was killed, although the ship's First Mate, Guro, managed to survive. They hid inside and unstable asteroid, and were eventually rescued by the crew of the Knight Errant. (WOA3) Stellar Informant this newsfeed was known for its tabloid-style reporting. (HR) Stellar Mermaid this ZD-8000 luxury starliner was known for its comfort, as well as the matching prices. Sarn Nightbringer tried to auction off a prototype set of Imperial body armor on this ship, in an attempt to raise money for her criminal organization. At the time, it was commanded by Captain Glaucus. (POC) Stellar Princess this starliner used to make the trip between Nar Shaddaa and Nar Hekka on a regular basis. The ancient ship had a navigational computer which couldn't handle the gravity wells produced by the Y'Toub System, and was forced to make the trip as sublight speeds. (THG) Stellar Sentinel one of several ships sent by the New Republic to accompany Garm Bel Iblis, Booster Terrik, and the Errant Venture to Yaga Minor, in an attempt to steal a copy of the Caamas Document. (VOF) Stellar Web this Interdictor-class warship was part of the fleet commanded by Imperial Captain Barr Moutil, in the service of Admiral Rogriss, during the early years of the New Republic. Rogriss volunteered the use of the ship to Han Solo and the New Republic fleet hunting Warlord Zsinj, since both men were working toward the same goal. They hoped that Zsinj would be surprised enough at the sight of an Imperial ship working with Solo - let alone an Interdictor cruiser - that they would be able to trap him at Vahaba and destroy him. The plan nearly succeeded, but Zsinj inflicted a great deal of damage to the Stellar Web, forcing it out of the battle enough to escape. (SOC) Steller Mag V a mining vessel manufactured by Arakyd, this huge ship measured 542 meters in length and was manned by a crew of 3 assisted by 19 droids and a gunner. The Mag V had no hyperdrive capabilities, as it was designed to be a deep-space mine repair and supply vessel. It was armed with a single turbolaser battery. (SN) StelProbe V Droid this planetary exploration droid was developed during the Galactic Civil War, and was equipped with a wide array sensory devices and computer systems. It resembles a large crustacean, and stands about a meter tall. (GMS) Steltout this was one of the larger continents found on the planet Essowyn. (PG1) Stempel this man was in command of the Balawai militia defending Pelek Baw, some six months after the Battle of Geonosis. After Jedi Master Mace Windu surprisingly won the Battle of Lorshan Pass and marched his Korunnai forces on Pelek Baw, Stempel was captured in the initial raids and held for questioning. It was believed that he maintained the codes to the droid control system buried under the city, since he was the Major in command of the complex, but he was simply a relay man for Lorz Geptun. Major Stempel simply carried out Geptun's orders, and didn't know the codes himself until Geptun relayed them for activation. (SHPT) S'Ten Gali Ak'Ar this Gorothite was the leader of the Gor'Jen'Ar, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Most members of the Gor'Jen'Ar had never seen his face, and many suspected that Ak'Ar was simply an alias used to hide his true identity. She would have preferred to be a fighter, but she realized that her true worth to the Gorothites was in her tactical and psychological expertise. (GSE) Stenax this was the name given to the race of sentient beings native to the planet Stenos. A number of Stenax fought with the Alliance during the final battles of the Galactic Civil War. The average Stenax stood more than two meters tall, and was easily distinguished by their deep burgundy scales and large, leathery wings. Bony spikes and sharp claws studded their shoulders, hands, and feet. Many Stenaxes regularly lived more than two centuries, with several individuals living for at least 270 years. For many centuries, the Stenax believed that they were cursed to remain on Stenos, after a series of earthquakes destroyed the ancient temple they had erected to the god Vol. Legend held that, until a statue of Vol was recovered from beneath the earth, the curse against the Stenax held. Rik Duel, acting on orders from Alliance Colonel Kindar, tried to locate the statue of Vol in order to gain the respect and loyalty of the Stenax people. He tried to sell the statue for a profit, and barely escaped with his life. After that, the Stenax seemed to keep primarily to themselves, provided that the offworlders stayed away from their territory and out of their cultural affairs. Much of this was a cover for several undercover operations they undertook to size up both the Alliance and the Empire as potential enemies. (LTA6, MC70, MC71, GMR1) Stenax this was the native language of the Stenax race. (GMR1) Stenax the natives of this planet worshipped the Vol, millennia before the Battle of Yavin. Note that this is probably a mistake, and actually referred to the planet Stenos. (LTA4, MC79) Stenax Massacres this was the name used by historians to describe the brief period of galactic history some ten months after the Battle of Endor, when Stenaxes across the galaxy rose up in an attempt to eliminate Imperial outposts across the galaxy. The basis for the Stenax hatred of the Empire was the Imperial occupation of Stenos many years earlier, during which the Stenax kept to themselves while secretly sizing up the Empire as an enemy. Without any knowledge of the ongoing Galactic Civil War, the Stenaxes planned their attacks quite precisely, although the battles fought during the massacres quickly spilled over into civilian areas. The primary attacks occurred on Kadril, Arda-2, Sooma, Alzar, and Tandankin, although reports came in from across the Gordian Reach as well. The New Republic was finally able to put a stop to the massacres on Tharkos, but not before many intelligent races were utterly wiped out. The death toll from the Stenax Massacres numbered in the millions, and forced the New Republic to establish monitoring posts in orbit around Stenos to prevent further actions by the Stenax. (GMR1) Stend IV this Outer Rim world, the fourth planet in the Stend System, was settled by a colony of Gran during the era of the Old Republic. (WOA2) Stend VI this Outer Rim planet was considered one of the dullest planets in the galaxy, having virtually nothing remarkable about it. This inherent bordeom gave rise to some of the galaxy's most notorious swoop gangs, inclduing the Skulls (until they relocated to the Hook Nebula.) The average day on Stend VI lasted about 23 standard hours, and its year encompassed 230 local days. (GG9, WSV) Stendaff this is one of the Sacheen-class escort ships that remained in Pakkpekatt's reduced fleet at Gmir Askilon, after the Teljkon vagabond had jumped into hyperspace. The New Republic had ordered the rest of the fleet to rejoin their battle groups or report to drydock for repairs. (SOL) Steng this Yuuzhan Vong Warmaster was defeated in combat by Yo'Gand, at the end of the Cremlevian War. Despite his defeat, Steng was remembered by the Yuuzhan Vong for many generations, for he proved himself to be a ruthless warrior who had died with honor. (GMR8) Steng's Talons named for the ancient Yuuzhan Vong Warmaster Steng, these sharp spikes were engineered from sguaru bones that had been sheathed with yorik coral. Up to ten of these spikes were inserted into a warrior's torso during a dangerous augmentation procedure, once a warrior had distinguished himself in combat. These spikes could be extended by a muscular contraction during hand-to-hand combat, goring an opponent in a surprise attack. (GMR8) Stenir, Kevzod this man served the Old Republic as a Fourth Assistant Attorney General in the Judiciary branch, during the years leading up the Clone Wars. He was placed in charge of investigating the claims of former Republic corporations which were based on worlds which seceded from the Republic to join Count Dooku and the Separatists. Many of these corporations found themselves overrun by the Trade Federation or the Commerce Guild, but could not count on Republic intervention because the planet they were based on was no longer part of the Republic. (HNN5) Stennaros this planet was the homeworld of the Stennes and the Stennes Shifter species. It was continually sought out by other species and attacked from space, in an effort to destroy the Stennes Shifters. (SWJ12) Stennes this is a race of near-human beings native to the planet Stennaros. Many believe that the race of Stennes Shifters was a genetic descendant of the Stennes. (SWJ12) Stennes Node located in the Inner Rim, this was a collection of densely-clustered star systems which contained many mineral- and ore-rich worlds. Note that this may be the same location as the Stenness System. (PJSB) Stennes Shifter this race of near-humans has the ability to blend into any crowd. They resemble short, pale-skinned humans with sunken eye sockets and no hair. Scientists believe that the Stennes Shifter is a genetic variant of the Stennes race, which first appeared some 5,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. They were discovered by the ancient Jedi Knights, for the Stennes Shifters had a strange kind of Force sensitivity which allowed them to obtain energy from the living Force. The Shifters can even "steal" the living energy from a nearby being, earning them the nickname Force-eaters. Unlike other species which can change their appearance, the Stennes Shifters are the only species who truly used their abilities to the disadvantage of other races. They are xenophobic in nature, partly because of their own inborn prejudices and partly from millennia of persecution by other races. Their homeworld of Stennaros has been bombarded several times since their appearance, in efforts to wipe them out. Unlike other species which can alter their physical appearance, the Stennes Shifters use telepathic manipulation to chage their shape. (CCG, SWJ12) Stenness this planet was the primary world of the Stenness System. (DSSB) Stenness Hyperspace Terminal this was the name of the vast space station which was created near the hyperspace jump gate in the Stenness Systems, some 4,000 years before the Galactic Civil War. It was also known as the Stenness Node. (TOJC) Stenness Lizard Pie an awful-tasting meal served at the Stenness spaceport. (TOJ) Stenness Node this name was used interchangeable to describe both the Stenness Hyperspace Terminal and the Stenness System. (TOJC, GMR1) Stenness Raider one of Finhead Stonebone's E-2 ore stealers. (EGV) Stenness System the Stenness System was actually a collection of seven mining worlds in three primary star systems, encompassing about 25 humanoid races. Due to the demand for the ores mined on the various planets, it was given its own hyperspace jump gate very early on. According to Dark Empire, the systems were discovered about 4,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. However, Tales of the Jedi indicates that it as an already-established system, with its own hyperspace jump gate. The mines gave out long ago, but the wealth they provided was still generating interest and good lifestyles for the planets' inhabitants. The system's inhabitants, often refered to as 'Nessies, were highly addicted to spice. (TOJ, DE1) Stenos Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, and Chewbacca sought the bounty hunter Bossk on this planet, sometime after the Battle of Hoth. The planet had once been the site of an Alliance base, during the early days of the Galactic Civil War, but it was eventually overrun by Imperial forces. The Imperial occupation earned the hatred of the Stenax race, which launched the Stenax Massacres some ten months after the Battle of Endor to try and strike back at their oppressors. However, the civilian casualties were exceptionally high, and the New Republic military was forced to put an end to the Stenaxes' invasions. Ultimately, monitoring posts were erected in orbit around Stenos to keep track of the activities of the Stenax. (MC70, GMR1) Stent this Chiss, whose full name was Kres'ten'tarthi, served as Voss Parck's righthand man at the Hand of Thrawn compound on Nirauan during the Galactic Civil War. He was also the leader of Thrawn's personal household phalanx, and was one of the few Chiss who felt that Thrawn was a born leader who was working in his race's best interests, and shouldn't have been exiled. He heeded Thrawn's message, to wait ten years after the report of his death before he would return to lead them to power once again. Stent bided his time, until Mara Jade and Luke Skywalker arrived on the planet to investigate the Hand of Thrawn. After the facility was nearly destroyed, Stent continued to serve the Nuruodo phalanx, and was on duty when the Skywalkers returned to Nirauan three years later, at the request of Voss Parck. (VOF, SQ, GMR7) Stentat this large gas giant was the eighth planet of the Coruscant System. It was orbitted by twenty-three natural moons. (PH) Stephin this man, an expert on security systems, was part of the underground movement led by Cilia Dil on the planet Junction 5, some 23 years before the Battle of Geonosis. Stephin was the group's primary contact with rebel forces on Delaluna, who provided him with the plans to the building in which the Ministry of Offense and Defense was supposedly safeguarding the plans for the Annihilator weapon. (LOJ) Steppo this name, which meant "long-legged", was common among Gungan males. (GCG) Steri this was the plural form of the Adnerem word steris. (AE) Stericlean this chemical, found in most starships of the New Republic, and used to clean the air systems of airborne germs and contaminants. (SBS) Steri-house this was the name used to describe the dwelling of an Adnerem steri. Each was divided into a public area and private quarters. (SWJ11) Sterika this was a form of close friendship established between two Adnerem. It was a platonic relationship, but one in which both partners regarded themselves as a single entity. (AE) Sterilight developed during the early years of the New Republic, this purplish laser was used to sterilize anything it touched. Cleaning droids were often equipped with sterilight fixtures, allowing them to quickly clean a surface. (AFA) Steris this was the basic socio-economic family unit of the Adnerem race. (AE) Sterisi this was the Adnerem name for the members of a given steri. (SWJ11) Steristeel developed during the era of the New Republic, this was a super-clean form of steel used in the creation of medical implements. It maintained a level of sterility with minimal cleaning, virtually eliminating any chance of spreading disease or bacteria. (SBS) Stern a Cilpari deity. (XWRS) Stevez, Mart this man was a decorated member of the Atrisian Royal Corps before the Empire destroyed his family while he was on a training mission. The Imperial Ubiqtorate claimed that Stevez' father had become "politically unstable," and needed to be removed. Since that time, he defected to the Alliance and became a respected member of the Special Forces team. He was eventually promoted to Major and given command of Task Force Shen, where he led them in a wide range of successful missions. (ROE) Steward this was the title given to those Galidyn who ruled the eight cities they established on Fyodos. (AE) Stewfruit this was a nutritious, though bad-tasting, food cooked on the planet Corellia. Children hated the taste of stewfruit, despite the benefits derived from eating it. (EL2) Sthenic Field this was a specialized force field, created for use in certain medical applications. (MBS) S-thread this HoloNet technology uses dedicated hyperspace pathways (known as simutunnels) to transmit information instantaneously to extremely remote locations. The galaxy is criss-crossed with a matrix of s-threads, allowing HoloNet terminals to link up and receive realtime updates. (ISB, CFG) Stibnium this tough, dense alloy was used in the creation of survival gear, during the height of the New Order. (VD) Stic this planet, which is home to the Xi'Dec species of insectoids, has a constantly-changing climate due to its orbit and axial tilt. It is also wracked by geological reformation quite often. The specialized Xi'Dec are supported by a limited technology, but the tourist trade to the planet is healthy. (GG4) Stickle Tree native to the planet Dagobah, the stickle tree produced a bitter fruit that was nevertheless nutritious. (IWST) Sticks Jaina Solo was given this nickname after she joined Rogue Squadron during the evacuation of Dubrillion. It referred to two things: her lightsaber, and the control stick which used to pilot her X-Wing. (DTO) Sticks, The this was a phrase which was used on the Core Worlds to describe any planets located beyond the Colonies. (SWJ7) Stick-strip this is a form of adhesive which comes in wide rolls. It was used primarily by athletes who rode hoverboards or skimboards, in order to keep their feet firmly attached to the board. (GOF1) Stictex this is the Xi'Dec term for the Xi'Alpha sex. (GG4) Stieg this planet was the homeworld of the Stieg-Fan race. (FFT) Stieg-Fan this peaceful race of beings was native to the planet Stieg. (FFT) Stiels, Brin this man was a Lieutenant in the New Republic armed forces, and was stationed on Cadinth two years after the Battle of Endor. He was on lookout patrol when Imperial forces invaded the planet, and his outpost was overrun. (SWG2) Stigrit Krax this Troob was the wife of the Troob leader, General Krax, and accompanied him to the negotiations with Counselor Harthan. She served as a somewhat-impartial translator for Harthan, since Chief Nimondro refused to speak Basic. When C-3PO intervened to translate, Stigrit managed to win the droid away from Harthan in a sabacc match. She hoped to keep the droid from undermining her own plans for the negotiations, chiefly gaining a position of power for the Troobs. In the confusion that followed, Jake Harthan tried to gain control of Mount Yeroc for himself, and held Stigrit Krax as a hostage. The Hobors managed to kill Jake, but not before he injured Stigrit with a blaster bolt. She survived, and agreed to work with her husband to hammer out a true peace for the Troobs and Hobors. (DRPC) Stiilran the twenty-seventh and highest of the Tunroth Hunter ranks, it is believed that no Hunters of this rank have ever existed. (GG12) Stijhl, Arik this man served the Alliance as a Colonel in the Special Operations division, and was the commanding officer of the Alliance's drop point at Gelgelar Free Port during the height of the Galactic Civil War. He was a veteran of the military of the Old Republic, but never saw any action. Instead, he proed himself adept at getting supplies to troops quickly and efficiently. He declined the opportunity to remain in the Imperial military, retiring from active duty until he began to realize what Emperor Palpatine was doing to the galaxy. Despite his skills in supply and ordnance, he couldn't adjust to the impromptu actions of T'Charek Haathi, who was also stationed on Gelgelar. His feelings toward her bordered on hatred, and only got worse when a Doom Slayer droid exploded in his warehouse, after it had been disabled while attacking Haathi's crew. He ordered her to replace the supplies which were lost. (SWJ14) Stikmoss a gray-colored lichen which grows in large, platter-shaped clumps. (SE) Stilch Gas this was a poisonous gas that rendered most beings who breathed it unconscious for a short period of time. (GCG) Stilepig a procine creature. (SE) Stiletto Security Droid developed for the Empire by Arakyd during the early years of the New Order, this tall, cylindrical droid was designed to guard remote outposts. It contained a unique biorecognition package that could identify the biomagnetic signature of virtually any race or species. Data was provided to the Stiletto droid from interrogation sessions, and had to be hardcoded into the droid's computer memory ROM. The Stiletto series was equipped with a small repulsorlift propulsion system, and was armed with a pair of blaster cannons. These systems allowed the Stiletto to use its tracking routines to hunt down an escaped prisoner or specific target. The tracking and targetting routines of the Stiletto were quite accurate, and escapees had to rely on luck to get away. Because of their age, many Stilettoes were still in use during the New Republic's early years. (TBSB, FTD) Stilijan, Trenar this man was the childhood sweetheart of Keriin Haslip. He was an adventurous man, and joined the army shortly after they were married. Unfortunately, Trenar died in battle on a far-flung world during the last years of the Old Republic. (SWJ5) Stillman, Mayr this Imperial officer supervised the medical facility at the garrison on Bakura, during the last years of the New Order. It was discovered that Stillman planted a subspace transmitter aboard the Wayfaring Stranger, allowing an Imperial patrol ship to know its hyperspace vector and destination. Stillman had been trying to capture Denno Yanglan, whom he believed to be a defector from Imperial service. Despite the successful ambush of the Wayfaring Stranger, Stillman was captured onboard by a team of Alliance agents who had finished their tour of duty on Bakura, and Yanglan returned to his home on Cridark II. (TBSB) Stiltwalker this unusual amphibian was found on swampy planets throughout the galaxy. Its body shape resembled a large hand which walked on its fingers, and measured about fifteen centimeters in height. Each of the stiltwalkers legs were tipped with a sharp claw, which is used to grip the ground. It used a sticky tongue to grab hold of the small insects is fed on. Xenobiologists believe that male and female stiltwalkers evolved from unique species, since the females breathe water and have thick tentacles instead of legs. However, analysis revealed that all stiltwalkers evolved from the same genetic source. They communicate via high-pitched chirps, which allow males to sound an alarm whenever the females of their group were threatened. (COG) Stim shot a pneumatic dispensor which administers a stimulant, these are found in all medkits. (ESBR) Stim Tea a strong, steeped beverage that has the side effect of raising a person's alertness, much like coffeine. (DS) Stima Ardella this female Trandoshan was the leader of the Black Hammer pirates, based on the planet Galantos during the early years of the New Republic. Her thin body was covered with wiry muscle, and her scales ranged in color from gray to black. She and her pirates prowled the Widek Bypass in their flagship, the Smokeswimmer, and spent their downtime terrorizing the Fia population on Galantos. (CCW) Stimcaf this was a strong form of caf, brewed to provide an instat burst of energy. (EVR) Stimner one of the Habeen cargo ferry groups used to transport hyperdrives to Admiral Zaarin on the Shamus. (TIE) Stim-pickled this was a term used during the early years of the New Republic to describe a being who was addicted to stimulants and other such drugs. (EOV, GMR8) Stimpills drugs that stimulate the body and keep the user awake. (HTTE) Stimsenj'kat this MC80a cruiser was used by the Alliance to recover the contents of the Xi cargo ships. This is a reference to Stimpson J. Cat, one of the protagonists in Nickelodeon's Ren & Stimpy cartoon. (XW) Stimufrost this frozen concoction must be carefully consumed, for it is served at intensely cold temperatures. If spilled, it can cause serious damage to unprotected skin. (CSWEA) Sting this was the name of the black-furred Velusian fursnake kept as a pet by the bounty hunter Khlor. (CCW) Stingbeam a small, five-charge gun which can be easily concealed. Lando Calrissian used one during his early gambling days, even though they were - and continue to be - illegal in many systems. (LCM, GMR5) Stingbrush a dangerous plant native to the deserts of Kamar. (HSR) Stingcrawler this unusual insect was native to the planet Aruza. It had a segmented body made up of three triangular sections. The front two sections had three pairs of legs each, while the larger rear section had an upturned stinger. (UF) Stinger an ancient, swift-attack starfighter. (DLS) Stinger this blaster-like weapon was developed by the Iskalonian people as a way to protect themselves from the many predators that inhabited the oceans of Iskalon. It was more powerful than a standard blaster, but its range underwater was severely limited. (MC74) Stinger Guri's modified Surronian Conqueror starship, the Stinger's sleek shape was famous throughout the galaxy. It was formerly owned by Prince Xizor himself, and then entrusted to Guri after he purchased her. She needed a ship that proved her position in Xizor's organization, and this was it. The Stinger was modified to have increased power output, allowing it to achieve speeds up to 1,150 kilometers an hour in atmosphere. Maneuverability was enhanced by giving the pilot control of each of its eight exhaust nozzles. Emergency braking jets added the ability to stop quickly, allowing pursuit to speed ahead and into target range. An H2-1 hyperdrive system gives it long-range punch. Weaponry consists of two forward-mounted ion cannons and a top-mounted laser cannon. (SE, EGV) Stinger Eel a dangerous eel-like fish found on Clak'Dor VII. (TCC) Stinger Fish this was a species of jellyfish-like creature native to the shallow seas of Sedri. (BGS) Stinger Lizard a rare, green and red reptile found on the moon Yavin 4. (L) Stinger Moth this species of venomous moth was native to Ronika. (FOSE) Stinger Velocity 200 this version of the standard Velocity speeder was adapted for use as a racing machine by the Mandellian Corporation, for use in the BlastBoat 2000 race event. It was capable of attaining speeds up to 400 kilometers an hour, and had a flight ceiling of four meters. The Stinger was also armed with ten Minlet concussion missiles. (SWJ4) Stingfly this species of annoying insect was characterized by the way it incessantly buzzed around other creatures. (SOP) Stingnat this insect was known to travel in huge swarms. (SBS) Sting-snake native to the craters of the planet Tasariq, these reptiles were used by the ancient Tasari to help guard their temples. While sting-snakes are generally timid, they will attack if startled or provoked. Sting-snakes lash out with their tails, which contain a stinger that will discharge a small electric shock when it makes contact with exposed flesh. (SWJ15) Stingworm a nocturnal, carnivorous creature native to Kamar. They are also a source of food for the Kamarians. (HSR) Stink this was the term used to describe the pheromone-rich sweat created by a dead slashrat. (DTO) Stink Beetle this bio-engineered insect was created by the Yuuzhan Vong as a defense mechanism. When unleashed into a building or other structure, stink beetles flew around in maddening patterns until they splattered themselves all over the walls and ceilings. This smashing of bodies released a noxious odor that rendered most humanoid races unable to breathe, forcing them out of the structure and into the waiting Yuuzhan Vong forces. (UF) Stink Capsule this chemical-release system was used by farmers of all types to help ward off vermin and pests. The stink capsule could be filled with any number of chemical agents, which would produce enough olfactory irritants to drive off even the most determined pests. (TG) Stink Fish native to the seas of Ruan, this fish had little value as a foodstuff. Instead, the Salliche Agricultural Corporation harvested them and ground them up for use as a fertilizer additive. (JE) Stinkfish this sea creature is native to the planet Sedri. When aroused or angered, the stinkfish can eject a cloud of poisonous gas. (BGS) Stink-fly this was a creature which lived by eating garbage. (HT) Stinkmelon this plant produced a small melon which had noxious-smelling flesh. (COD) Stinksalt developed by pharmaceutical companies during the New Republic, stinksalts were used to rouse an unconscious being into consciousness. Their pungent odor assaulted the nasal passages of most humanoids, bringing them back to a wakeful state quickly. (SBS) Stinna Draesinge Sha a teacher at the Magrody Institute, sha was taught by Nasdra Magrody himself. She became an expert in the field of droid programming, teaching at the Institute until she retired. Her research led her to the wreckage of the Ssi-ruuk battle droids and entechment equipment, and she worked with the machinery in an effort to discover how the aliens wre able to capture a person's life energy. She had not been able to duplicate the entechment techniques when she retired. Her retirment was short-lived, for she was assassinated, presumably by Phlygas Grynne, just before Han and Leia Solo went to Ithor to attend a herd meet. (COJ) Stin-quiw this was the Mandalorian verb for 'to sleep'. (KOTOR) Stintaril a tree-dwelling rodent native to Yavin 4, it had protruding eyes and long jaws filled with sharp teeth. The stintaril moves on six legs. They often move in packs, devouring everything in their paths. Among the favorite food of the stintaril is the woolamander. Note that The Wildlife of Star Wars indicates that this creature is called a sintaril, and that it only has four legs. The stintaril was constantly hunger, having an extremely high metabolism, and any individual which failed to locate food could die of hunger in just a few hours. The long, knobby tail of the stintaril was completely hairless, and ended in a three-pronged "hand." (GG2, HTF, ISU, WSW) Stinwise, Rudig this man was a native of Demophon, and was working in the factories there at the time of the Clone Wars. He was one of the large population who were apathetic to the imminent explosion of the Demophon System's star, also known as Demophon, claiming that "he had other things to worry about" before the star exploded. (HNN4) Stipling this Imperial Major worked for the Procurement Bureau during the height of the New Order. He was placed in command of a detail searching for doonium and other raw materials for the Imperial war machine. Stipling and his crew never got a chance to report back from their mission to Yen-2, however, as Bel Att and Limna Yith were also dispatched to restore Black Sun's control of the colony. Bel Att captured Stipling and his team and locked them in their shuttle. The hitmen then launched the shuttle into the Verde Asteroid Field on an autopilot setting which took it straight through the belt. The shuttle was destroyed in the asteroids, killing all aboard. (SSR) Stitar this was an alias used by Starter, during his attempt to deliver secret information to the Alliance base on Renforra. Stitar was the captain of the scout ship Seeker Cub, which was actually Starter's beat-up X-Wing. (SWJ4) Stobor this large predator was native to the upland jungles of the planet Haruun Kal. (SHPT) Stock Light Freighter any small cargo ship, such as the Corellian YT-1300. Their small size has relegated them to lesser duty, since the advent of the larger bulk cruisers. (SW, SWSB) Stock Lights it was in this bar that Cavv Cryle convinces his nephew, Sienn Sconn, to steal the Super-class Star Destroyer Guardian for the Alliance. (SWJ15) Stofo Lupinoid an alien Luke Skywalker finds in the Mos Eisley cantina. Might this be a reference to the Shistavenan Wolfman? (SWR) Stoga this desert world was located in a far-flung corner of the Outer Rim Territories. Its remote location and lack of greenery meant that most beings ignored the planet, making it the perfect haven for small bands of criminals who needed to escape Imperial notice. BoShek was among the first to choose Stoga as a refuge, but his anonymity was broken when he met up with Rasha Bex. (SWEOR) Stohl this creature's fur is considered valuable, and only royalty and high-ranking officials can afford to use it in their clothing. (POT) Stokhli this race of nomads was native to the planet Manress. (EGW) Stokhli Spray Sticks this weapon was developed by the Stokhli nomads as a way to capture prey. They were short tubes that shot a spraynet mist to ensnare the prey while also shooting shockstun juice at the prey, they are used primarily by big-game hunters. The Noghri Commandos working for the Empire have also adopted them for capturing their targets. Each of the sticks has a thumb-switch for activation, as well as controls to modify the spray pressure and profile. (HTTE, EGW) Stokk, Jord this man, a native of the planet Coruscant, was a known gambler who bet a fortune in credits on the podraces that were popular during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. He was arrested and sent to the Oovo IV prison facility after being implicated in several credit-making schemes. One of these schemes - the intentional crippling of a podracer to ensure a certain local racer was able to win - earned him a bounty on his head from the Galactic Podracing Circuit Underwriters' Union. He believed that he was safe in prison, until Jango Fett arrived on Oovo IV to "rescue" Bendix Fust. During this mission, Jango managed to claim the bounty on Stokk. (BH) Stokoryce this was the capital city of the planet Leria Kerlsil. The city was opened to refugees during the Separatist crisis that rocked the Old Republic, just before the Clone Wars, but only for males with a net worth of 750,000 credits or more. (HNN5) Stomorr this was one of the larger settlements located on the moon of Skalokor. Stomorr was also one of the largest trading centers found on the moon. (GMR10) Stompasaur this was a slang term for an Imperial AT-AT walker. (SWJ4) Stone Claws this was the name used by the native of Lok to describe the conical pillars that were erected in circles arouns ancient shrines found on the planet. Each of these shrines were circular depressions carved out of the ground, and eight or more stone claws ringed the outside. Xenoarchaeologists were unsure if the stone claws were meant for protection, or were used as markers of celestial events. (SWGAL) Stone Eel an eel-like creature, found on the planet Storthus, that is made of animated stone. (DRO) Stone Grotto this posh, expensive restaurant was located in the city of Drev'starn, on Bothawui. It had a strict dress code, and reservations were required weeks in advance of a meal. (SPG) Stone Heart this YT-1300 freighter made regular runs in Elrood Sector during the height of the New Order. It was captured by Imperial customs patrols when it was disocvered that her captain had made illegal weapons upgrades without obtaining the proper permits. (OE) Stone Mite this biologically engineered creature was first created during the Clone Wars as the perfect scavenger. No larger than a human hand, a stone mite produced an intenrnal acid which could eat through most known materials. This acid was usually exuded during feeding, to help break down solid matter into a drinkable fluid. In the aftermath of the Clone Wars, entire colonies of stone mites were discovered living in asteroid belts, having escaped from their creators. The stone mite resembled a four-legged scorpion, but lacked the forward claws and the stinging barb. (LTA2) Stone Mite believed to have been bio-engineered by Arkania scientists, stone mites first appeared in the Expansion Region shortly before the Clone Wars. They were designed to consume virtually any material, and quickly became the ultimate scavenger on the worlds where they were released. Stone mites were originally thought to have been created to attack and destroy buildings and other non-organic systems, but these creatures could also subsist on the blood and flesh of living creatures. Individual stone mites were hermaphroditic, and were literally born with a clutch of eggs impregnated in their abdomens. This allowed them to breed prolifically, and even orbital bombardment of planets which had been infested by stone mites were often insufficient to kill off an entire population. A group of three stone mites could actually join together and forma symbiotic triont. The Arkanians, despite disavowing and knowledge of the stone mite's development, were instrumental in helping the New Republic devise ways to eradicate a colony on an infested world. The only effective method of dealing with stone mites was to spray the colony with an oxidizing foam, which served to rust them to death. In the wake of the Battle of Endor, many pro-Imperial terrorist groups used stone mites to attack and destroy worlds which embraced the New Republic. (WOTC, VD2) Stone Mite this creature, native to Orleon, lived on a steady diet of rock, metal, and most other substances. They were considered the bane of many spacers, since a swarm of stone mites could eat through a starship's hull in next to no time. (MC28) Stone Needle located at one end of Beggar's Canyon on Tatooine, the Stone Needle is a natural rock formation that rises out of one fork in the canyon. It makes that particular fork nearly impassable, although the local youth feel that, when racing through the canyon, bypassing the Needle adds up to 5 seconds to your race time. The only two pilots ever to "thread the Needle" were Biggs Darklighter and Luke Skywalker. (SWR) Stone Ray see Ral (SPG) Stonebat a flying creature native to Yavin 4. (BTS) Stoneclaw, Arn this man was a chorba farmer by trade, and was married to Emmi Stoneclaw. They lived on the planet Vernet with their adopted daughter Mair Koda and their own sons, Kristoff and Yuri. (SWJ15) Stoneclaw, Emmi this woman was married to Arn Stoneclaw. They lived on the planet Vernet with their adopted daughter Mair Koda and their own sons, Kristoff anf Yuri. (SWJ15) Stoneclaw, Kristoff this older son of Arn and Emmi Stoneclaw, Kristoff was conscripted into the Imperial armed forces when the Empire took control of his homeworld of Vernet. Much to the dismay of his younger brother, Yuri, Kristoff welcomed the Empire and embraced the New Order. When Yuri and their adopted sister, Mair Koda, tried top break Kristoff out of Imperial service, he calmly explained his choice to stay before trying to hold them at gunpoint and turn them in as traitors to the Empire. Mair managed to rescue Yuri before Kristoff could shoot him. (SWJ15) Stoneclaw, Yuri this fifteen-year-old boy was was the younger son of Arn and Emmi Stoneclaw. Yuri loved his older brother, Kristoff, and was saddened when Kristoff was conscripted by the Empire. He begged his adopted sister, Mair Koda, to help him rescue Kristoff, only to learn that Kristoff had embraced the Empire. When Kristoff threatened to shoot him for betraying the Empire, Mair rescued Yuri and took him away from Vernet. She took Yuri under her wing, and employed him as a crewman aboard the Blue Boy. (SWJ15) Stone-dwellers this was the term used to describe those wealthy individuals who lived in The Stones section of the city of Iritsa, on Chazwa. (ND) Stonehill Industries makers of asteroid ships. (HTTE) Stones, The this section of the city of Iritsa, on Chazwa, was the home to the wealthier inhabitants of the city. Its buildings were permanent, windowless structures of gray and red stone, and were in sharp contrast to the ramshackle construction of The Clog. (ND) Stoneshell a mollusk native to the lakes of Dellalt. (HSL) Stonesinger the immature form of the Vaathkree, Stonesingers resemble large pebbles. They are often mistaken for stones by off-worlders, so Stonesinger colonies are often guarded by mature Vaathkree. Each Stonesinger takes twenty years to mature, and each Stonesinger must choose their permanent form before aging. The Stonesinger then concentrates on the final form and continues to grow until it can no longer manipulate its shape. (TTSB) Stonia this is the capital city of the planet Almania, and was a Je'Har stronghold and the seat of their government. Wondrous buildings filled the city, but all were destroyed when Dolph launched his initial attack. His droids, with their hidden detonators, exploded within many of the Je'Har buildings, laying waste to many structures and killing all but the leaders of the city. (TNR) Stonn, Li Luke Skywalker used this alias during his travels with Akanah and their search for the Fallanassi. (SOL) Stoopa this was the Huttese word for "fool," or any foolish being. (GMR5) Stop Comm Order this order was issued by the Old Republic's Central Posting Service whenever a criminal or organization was removed from the current list of wanted beings. A Stop Comm Order was usually issued once a criminal was apprehended, but could be issued indefinitely as part of a wider police operation. (JQ8) Stopa, Kroddok this Obroan Institute scientist and explorer was named the expedition chief when the New Republic required information on the planet Brath Qella. Stopa had been working with Josala Krenn on Babali when the orders came through, and they were brought to Brath Qella by the ferret ship IX-26. They lacked decent cold-weather exploration gear, and requested a backup be sent. They then set to work trying to uncover possible evidence of a Qella settlement beneath the glaciers covering the planet, but were killed when their camp was destroyed in an avalanche. Their bodies were recovered by the crew of the Penga Rift. (SOL) Stopa-Krenn Glacier located on the planet Brath Qella - also known as Maltha Obex - this huge ice flow was the site of an avalanche that killed Kroddok Stopa and Josala Krenn. They had arrived on the planet to search out evidence of the Qella civilization, but were buried under ice and snow in the avalanche. The glacier was renamed in their honor by the Alpha Team from the Obroan Institute. (TT) Stor this man trained at the Imperial Academy on Carida, and was a model student until graduation. Stor was given command of his cadet company, and forgot to keep an eye on the Cliffside walkway. The entire front rank of cadets walked off the cliff before Stor realized that he had mistimed the turn. He was dishonorably discharged from Imperial service. (SFE) Storinal this beautiful world was loyal to the Empire, even in the wake of the Battle of Endor. The natives believed that they were put on the planet to make it beautiful, and worked tirelessly to sculpt and shape the landscape into wondrous gardens and forests. The planet's landscaping and natural beauty made it a tourist attraction. (WS) Storini Crystal Deceiver this creature was dreamed up by Garik Loran and Kell Tainer, in an effort to get back at Eurrsk Thri'ag for his many pranks and practical jokes. Kell doctored up an encyclopedia entry for the Storini Glass Prowler, then let a prowler loose in Eurrsk's rooms. According to Kell's entry, the deceiver is virtually identical to the Storini Glass Prowler, except that it is far less common and far more dangerous. Found on the planet Storinal, the crystal deceiver's jaws secrete a poison that is quite dangerous to mammalian creatures. Its favorite prey are the creatures which eat the glass prowler, so the crystal deceiver mimics the prowlers actions in order to lure the hunters to it. As the hunters try to eat what they believe is a prowler, the deceiver attacks with its poisonous jaws. Crystal deceivers are extermely dangerous to mammals, because once a deceiver has the scent of a mammal, it retains it virtually forever, and continues to track the mammal down and hunt it. Large, healthy mammals such as humans often don't feel the effects of the deceiver's poison. (WS) Storini Glass Prowler this crystalline arthropod walked on two legs, and used its other two legs to grasp its prey. It is native to the planet Storinal, and is harmless to most creatures. Males of the species are extremely competitive, and will fight to the death over just about anything. (WS, SOC) Storm this was the name of Prince Isolder's custom-modified Miy'til fighter, designed by Isolder himself. The creation of Storm cost Isolder nearly a half-million credits, but the ship can stand alone against some of the galaxy's best starfighters. Many of Isolder's designs later found their ways into future versions of the Miy'til fighter. Like the Miy'til basic design, the seven-meter-long ship has a number of miniaturized components that reduce weight and overall size. Storm was also equipped with a prototype R2-Series 5 astromech droid presented to him by Princess Leia Organa during her initial negotiations with the Hapans. Storm has four banks of Nordoxicon 38 anticoncussion-field generators, and a sensor and communications scrambler similar to the A-Wing. A set of triple-linked laser cannons sits at the nose of the fighter, and an ion cannon studs the tip of each wing. A mini-concussion missile launcher is slung beneath the wing, and twin thermal-detonator bombing tubes on the wings carry eight bombs each. The ship is propelled by four Incom 6X4 fusial thrust engines connected to a Tykannin Class-4 power converter. Each engine is linked to a large Cygnus turbo generator, and the entire engine package allows the Storm to reach speeds one-third faster than the A-Wing. (CPL, EGV) Storm this gas giant was the fifth and outermost planet of the Naboo System. It had 32 natural satellites, two of which were settled. The third moon was set up as a penal colony by the human inhabitants of the planet Naboo, while the tenth moon was the site of a TaggeCo mining operation. (SON) Storm this mercenary ATR-6 transport was owned a mercenary group which tried to bring down Twin Suns Transport Services and the Azzameen family. (XWA) Storm Banquet this was the name given to the feast which was held each spring on the planet Kariek. The rains that accompanied the change in season forced the Eickarie and the Lakra underground. Vast chambers were set aside for the banquet, which was held in honor of the change in season and the promise of new crops and herds. (FB) Storm Cannon this was the name given to any mobile weapons platform used for anti-starfighter defenses. (SWJ2) Storm Commandos this was a group of Imperial soldiers trained to speciallize in guerilla warfare. They were generally referred to as Shadowtroopers, and were initially trained by Crix Madine. Despite the fact that Madine himself defected to the Alliance, the Empire maintained the Storm Commandos because of the niche they filled in the overall Imperial war machine. Storm Commandos were distinguished by their black armor, which was modeled after that of a standard scout trooper. Up to forty Storm Commandos worked as a single unit, divided into four groups per team: standard commandos; assault troops trained for vehicle combat and artillery; soldiers who were experts at sabotage, demolitions and stealth; and a tech team devoted to keeping gear functioning or jury-rigging makeshift supplies. (GG9, ROE, SWDB) Storm Fleet this was the name used by the Confederacy of Independent Systems to describe the secretly- developed fleet of heavily-armored warships they brought to bear against the Old Republic, just months after the Battle of Geonosis. The appearance of the Storm Fleet - its ships were disguised as common freighters to allow them to travel easily across the galaxy - was developed by Kuat Drive Yards and served to reinforce the theory that the Separatists had been building up for war long before the Battle of Geonosis. The Storm Fleet was used to subjugate neutral worlds through sheer destructive capability, allowing the Separatists to take whatever resources or facilities they needed to continue the Clone Wars. The Storm Fleet was ultimately destroyed by Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, with the help from their clone trooper pilots. (SS1, LEV) Storm Guard this was the primary weather watch operated on Cloud City. It is located in Kerros' Tower. (GG2) Storm IV one of Bespin Motor's military model cloud cars, the seven-meter-long Storm IV was a twin-pod car with handling and propulsion characteristics similar to a B-Wing fighter. They were driven by a Quadex Kyromaster ion engine, modified to fit between the small pods. Each pod could hold a single passenger. The Storm IV could reach a maximum cruising speed of 1,500 kilometers per hours, with a flight ceiling of 250 kilometers. They were also armed with two fire-linked blaster cannons, one on the outboard side of each pod. (SWSB, NEGV, JT) Storm Killer this heavily-armed YT-1300 freighter has been extensively modified beyond its stock condition. The cockpit has been moved from the right side and nestled in between the forward mandibles. The lower gun is a turret-mounted Tomral heavy laser cannon, while the upper gun is an Incom W-34t turbolaser. This impressive weaponry is supported by a Hi-fex proton torpedo launcher and a pair of restractable Taim & Bak Kd-3 light blaster cannons. It is a well-armed transport ship, with enhanced shields and lateral controls for in-flight combat. The weapons draw power from the ion drives, and the additional capacitors and machinery required for them takes up much of the passenger space on the vessel. The Storm Killer was therefore only useful for transporting very valuable cargoes. (SWJ9) Storm Skimmer manufactured by Uulshos, the Storm Skimmer patrol sled was an old repulsorlift scout craft used during the early years of the Empire. They were mothballed when the various speederbikes were developed, but were returned to service following the Battle of Endor. Each 4.6-meter sled is designed to be a fast transport craft for one or two stormtroopers. One trooper sat in front, the other in back, and could quickly arrive at the front lines of a battle. Each trooper operated a heavy repeating blaster mounted near his cockpit. It was never designed to be a full-combat vehicle, but rather a deterrent. (DE1, DESB) Storm Squadron this was a division of the Alliance's Special Forces group known as Eclipse Team. (AIR) Storm Unit a group of Imperial commandos intercepted by Keyan Farlander near Turkana. (XW) Storm Unit this team of Alliance soldiers was the primary part of a strike force which rescued a group of Echo Base prisoners from Imperial captivity, shortly before the Battle of Endor. (XWA) Storm Unit the Imperial assault transports used by the Storm Unit commandos at Zaarin's beam-weapon research station. (TIE) Stormcaller, Andrephan this native of Entralla joined the military at the age of fifteen, lying about his age in order to joint the Old Republic's armed forces. Never far from the military, Stormcaller was a member of the Delephran militia, and participated in the destruction of the pirate groups in the Vexta Belt. Stormcaller and Airen Cracken were generally credited with the formation of the Alliance's Special Forces division, and Stormcaller was instrumental in the development of the Infiltrator units. He later served as a colonel in the New Republic and was the leader of the Red Alpha unit, until the Republic declined to assist his homeworld liberate itself from the Pentastar Alignment. He resigned his military position and formed the Red Moons, an elite mercenary group which constantly thwarted the Alignment's movements. He recruited many of his former Republic soldiers to join the Red Moons, and they quickly formed a force that began to harass the Alignment. (SWJ3, SWJ8, TFE, AIR) Stormclaw this Imperial-class Star Destroyer was attacked by pirates near Jjannex II. Dren Jamer discovered the location of the pirate ship just before it attacked, allowing the commander to prepare for the attack and drive the pirates off. (TBSB) Stormhawk this was one of the many Victory-class Star Destroyers which were still active, as part of the Imperial Navy, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (XVT) Stormhawk an Imperial-I class Star Destroyer, the Stormhawk was part of Grand Admiral Thrawn's fleet during the early years of the New Republic. The Stormhawk was one of the Star Destroyers that Thrawn used to attack Bpfassh, as one of his first moves against the New Republic. Later, the Stormhawk was deployed to the planet Saarn, in an effort to destroy an old Alliance base there. (HTTE) Stormswimmer this modified Corellian Engineering Corporation CR-90 corvette served as the flagship of the Black Hammer pirates. (CCW) Storm-swimming this unusual sport was popular among the Nautolan people of Glee Anselm, and involved moving through the planet's oceans during the intense hurricanes and storms that ravaged its surface. During these storms, ocean currents reached incredible speeds, and Nautolans challenged each other to remain within the currents for as long as possible. (TCD) Stormtrooper these white-armored Imperial troopers were the footsoldiers of the Emperor's war machine. Considered separate from both the Imperial Army and the Imperial Navy, they were extremely loyal to the Empire but are also extremely expendable. The stormtrooper evolved from the clone troopers of the Grand Army of the Republic, which was first utilized during the Clone Wars. Although there were many rumors about stormtroopers being clones, in general the average stormtrooper appeared to be a normal human male who fit within a certain physical and mental profile. In reality, several different sources of clones were used to create stormtroopers, especially when the Empire ramped up its military forces when Emperor Palpatine began consolidating his power. Eventually, baseline human were conscripted or allowed to join the ranks of the stormtroopers. They wear an 18-piece suit of white armor covering a two-piece, temperature-control body suit. The armor houses an energy source and various implements, and snaps together around the trooper. The helmet contains a polarized visor and communication gear. The utility belt worn at the waist had compartments for a grappling line, spare batteries, and survival gear. The image of the white-clad soldiers was one of the primary ways the Empire instilled fear in its subjects, but the bright white armor was not suited for many environments, as the Empire learned at the Battle of Endor. So, in the years following the death of the Emperor, Imperial factions began camouflaging their armor to blend in with their surroundings. Stormtroopers train for one of a number of different mission profiles, based on the environment in which they will operate. Basic training allows stormtroopers to operate in temperate or controlled interior environments, but there are several specialized types of stormtroopers: Cold Assault Troops wear specially-modified armor so that they can operate in harsh, frozen environments; Zero-G Troops, also known as spacetroopers, wear highly-refitted, vacuum-resistant armor for use in deep space; Scout troops are assigned to garrison posts, employing speeder bikes and other swift craft to patrol surrounding areas; Aquatic Assault troopers, also known as seatroopers, are equipped to operate in marine or other underwater arenas; Desert Assault troopers, also known as sandtroopers, were trained to do battle in the harsh conditions of a desert; Radtroopers were specially-trained to perform operations in areas with high concentrations of radioactivity. Shadowtroopers, also known as the Storm Commandoes, were among the most elite special forces troops in the Imperial military. The one exception to the standard stormtrooper is the Dark Trooper, which was a mechanized weapons platform. (SW, SWSB, ISB, DF, TSC, TME, COTF, BW, ROE, CHRN, RESB, SWI76, NEGW) Stormtrooper One SoroSuub's basic blaster rifle model, it is used by the Empire to arm its stormtroopers. It was a clone of the BlasTech E-11. (RPG, CSA) Stormtrooper Two this was SoroSuub's second-generation blaster rifle, designed for use by Imperial stormtroopers. (GG9) Stormtrooper X this was the monicker of a rogue Imperial stormtrooper who took up a life of crime after defecting from Imperial service. He gathered to himself a band of mercenaries and outlaws, each of which was as deadly a shot and as mean as he was. They worked for many crimelords as hired guns and smugglers, until Narbuj Desilijic Preor put out a bounty on his head. Narbuj accused Stormtrooper X of stealing a cache of spice and credits, but Stormtrooper X disappeared from sight. He was known to have traveled in a modified N-1 fighter named Rogue Imperial 5, and had a red 'X' painted across the front of his stormtrooper helmet. (GMR6) Stormview Lounge located on Darknon Station, this rundown tavern was the main source of food and beverages for visitors. It was named for the views it gave visitors of the Itani Nebula, although by the time of the Battle of Yavin most of the transparisteel windows had been boarded up. (PSPG) Stormwind this Victory-class Star Destroyer was under the command of Captain Jarroth during the Galactic Civil War. It was stationed in the Virgillian System, and performed a number of surgical strikes aimed at routing suspected Alliance support cells. (TBSB) Storrd Township this was one of the larger settlements established on the planet Seregar. It grew steadily while the planet was a thriving mining location, but began to run down as the major corporations pulled out. (ND) Storthus this planet is the homeworld of the giant stone eels. (DRO) Story Pebbles this was the name given to the special stones used by Ewok shamans to cast forth and tell the fortunes of individuals. (ECAR) Story Platform a table-like device which displays the words and pictures for a number of children's stories. (DA) Story-chain these small chains were created by the Twi'lek race. Each link in the chain provided details on a specific part of a larger story. The entire story could be told and retold by following the links in the story-chain. (VF) Storyteller this was the pseudonym adopted by Rivo Xarran during the time he hid from Boba Fett on the planet Ladarra. He was loved by the children of New Hope Settlement because he constantly told them stories about the greater galaxy. (TFNR) Stouker Concussion Rifle this weapon was developed to fire compressed bullets of ionized air, which exploded in shock waves at their target. They were originally created for use by Imperial forces, but many Stoukers were modified by hand by the Sissk band of Trandoshans, from standard Stouker concussion chambers added to existing rifle parts, in order to accommodate the Trandoshan hand. (DF, JKA) Stovax this planet was on the list of candidates for exploration by the Obroan Institute, and was nominated by Kroddok Stopa. However, Stopa could generate enough interest, grants or funding to launch an expedition. (SOL) Stowaway, The an underground casino in Imperial City on Coruscant. (CPL) STR2434 this was the survey report filed by Trask, and detailed information on the planet Trinta. (DOE) Strabin Sector this area of the galaxy was terrorized by the Exelis Hunters gang, until the Ubese bounty hunter Arcuse captured them. (AIR) Strag this ancient game, played on a holographic playing table, relied heavily on strategy and tactics. Each side had twelve tokens, and it required an intellectual mind to complete the game. Thus, years of practice and an excellent memory were required to master it. Those who achieved a high rate of proficiency and success were awarded the title of Adept. (MJH) Strag Sector Match Championship this was the largest single strag tournament in the galaxy, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (MJH) Stragos this was a common name among the Cathar race. (UANT) Straight Street this was one of the largest thoroughfares located in the spaceport city of Mos Eisley, on the planet Tatooine. It crossed in front of the Ubrikkian Trade Tower, intersecting with the Outer Curved Street and Spacers Row. (IWST) Strak Tower located in Corint City's Overtown district, on the planet Pirik, Strak Tower was the center of the planet's governmental administration. (SWJ4, SWJ10) Straken this man was a member of the Alliance, and held the rank of Commander within the Intelligence division. (DOE) Strako this was one of the largest cities found on the planet Loovria. (HNN5) Strange, Jan this woman was one of Imperial Intelligence's most valuable agents, although no one was ever sure where she had come from. She didn't graduate from the Imperial Academy, nor was she ever involved with COMPNOR. Nevertheless, she proved herself to be an excellent agent who could interrogate any being and discover the location of rebellious cells. In reality, though, Strange was actually the Alliance agent Jan Ors, who had been honored with the Nebula Award at least once for her work as Jan Strange. She used her interrogations as a way to pass information to the Alliance, having arranged for the rebel to be captured and brought to her. (CRO, WOTC) Stranger Squadron one of the TIE Defender squadrons dispatched by Colonel Vessery to recover Rogue Squadron above Corvis Minor Five. (IR) Strangle Vine see Halkra (SPG) Stranglethorn this carnivorous vine was native to the Forest Moon of Endor. In its immature stage, the stranglethorn was an unassuming little plant, and was often cultivated by mistake by the Ewoks. As it grew, the stranglethorn developed a central stalk and a pair of toothed mandibles, which it used to grab and eat its prey. (ECAR) Strask this Bothan name was given to newborn males. Translated into Basic, it meant "scholarly" or "educated." (GCG, WOTC) Strassa this was one of the many Imperial escort carriers during the Galactic Civil War. (XVT) Stratablock 7 located next to the Moridebo District, on the planet Metellos, Stratablock 7 was one of the many surface communities that sprang up to handle the rampant overcrowding experienced on the planet. However, Stratablock 7 only admitted the wealthiest of the "groundpounders", and was home to both the CarsinShare and Nonsu corporations. (CCW) Strather this alien race was first discovered by Duros explorers. (GMR2) Strathmore, Eriann a model Imperial citizen during the New Order, Lady Strathmore despised the weak and the non-human. She was also somewhat addicted to gambling, and spent a good deal of her life trying to get into the Sabre Club. (WSV) Strati this inept man was part of the rebel underground which opposed the Imperial subjugation of Edan II. (IAG) Stratis Games this collection of quasi-athletic events was regularly held on Hallrin IV. It included the Multi-Sentient Unarmed Combat Rounds, a regulated form of inter-species combat. (TTSB) Strato-hopper this large, armed airspeeder was developed by the Empire for use in navigating troops to the surface of a planet, where harsh or inhospitable conditions prevented the use of simpler dropships. Strato-hoppers proved too cost-prohibitive to maintain, however, and were eventually dropped in favor of cheaper dropships. (PZZ2) Stratos this was one of the original cloud cars produced by Incom Industries, based on the repulsorlift technologies discovered during the construction of Cloud City. (GG2) Stratosphere one of the most affordable hotels on Cloud City. (ISU) Stratt this was one of the many species of vermin which existed in the cityscape of Coruscant. When they were first born, stratts resembled cute balls of fur. However, they grew rapidly to become two-meter-long, muscular creatures which were covered with jet-black fur. Originally brought to Coruscant by illicit pet dealers trying to make a quick credit, stratts were abandoned when they outgrew their cute stage. These released stratts found a niche in the undercity of Coruscant, hunting at night when their black fur gave them the most cover. (CCW) Stratus, Alto this Jabiimite led the faction of his people that decided to side with the Separatists during the height of the Clone Wars. His parents were killed when the Lythian Pirates ravaged much of Jabiim, and Stratus never forgot that neither the Republic nor the Jedi Knights traveled to Jabiim to eliminate the pirates. Years later, Stratus still harbored a deep-seated resentment toward the Republic, which only intensified with the outbreak of the Clone Wars. Citing the Republic's inability to reach peaceful resolution to the hostilities, Stratus demanded that Jabiim secede from the Republic and thrown off it's oppressive yoke. He further blamed the Republic as well as the Jedi Knights for not assisting Jabiim during the outbreak of Brainrot Plague and the separate invasions of Trandoshans and the Lythian Pirates. His speeches, in which he declared that Jabiim would fight to the death to defend its freedom, and would "send the Jedi home in body bags", became popular on many Separatist-held worlds in the Outer Rim Territories. During the Battle of Jabiim, Stratus and his rebels nearly won through the front lines of the Jedi-led clone troopers, killing more than 9,000 Republic forces before he was nearly defeated by a group of Jedi Padawans whose Masters had been killed in battle. He chose to regroup the Jabiimite forces and launch an all-out attack at Cobalt Station. He believed that his chances for success were excellent, especially after Count Dooku dispatched a squadron of enhanced assassin droids to augment Stratus' forces. However, he didn't count on the strength of will of the Jedi Padawans who had survived the battle. His forces struggled with the young Jedi for several days before both sides were wiped out. In the final act of the battle, Aubrie cornered Stratus with a pair of lightsabers. Stratus refused to die, and pulled out a blaster to shoot the young Jedi in the chest. As she died, however, Aubrie fell forward and drove her lightsabers into his chest. Stratus also died on the battlefield. (SWI68, SWI69, RBJ) Streak this was a nickname used to describe the Wookiee Jedi Knight, Lowbacca, during his tenure as a pilot in the New Republic Navy's Twin Suns Squadron. (SBS, Y) Streaked Velker similar in many respects to the true velkers of Bespin, the streaked velker was nevertheless much smaller than its cousin. Measuring just twenty meters across its wings, streaked velkers were named for the striated pattern of colors which adorned their hides. Scientists believed that the stripes and patterns were a rudimentary form of camouflage, meant to hide the streaked velker among the clouds of the gas giant planets they inhabited. Unlike the velkers of Bespin, streaked velkers were solidatry predators who jealously guarded their hunting territories. (WOTC) Streeg, Newen this Imperial Governor was in control of the territory surrounding the Sisar Run during the last years of the New Order. Unlike most other ranking Imperial officials, Streeg never attended the Imperial Academy and had minimal ties to the Navy. His mother was killed when he was thirteen, and had already accepted the New Order as a perfect government. He knew that his mother had been killed by pirates, and blamed her death on the chaos that sprang out of the last days of the Old Republic. He traveled his territory only irregularly, as he suffered from spacesickness. He was sworn to removing the criminal element along the Sisar Run, but had no idea how widespread Sprax's empire actually, nor how well it was connected. In fact, Streeg purchased nearly all his starship replacement parts - and many new starships - from one of Sprax's own organizations. (SSR) Streen this given name was common human males across the galaxy. (GCG) Streen a gas prospector at Bespin, he was getting on in years when Luke Skywalker first mets him at Tibannopolis. He could use The Force to detect when Bespin will erupt large amounts of gases. He agrees to study the Force with Luke on Yavin 4, and was nearly consumed by the spirit of Exar Kun. Kun tried to use Streen to kill Luke, but the combined power of the other students destroyed Kun's spirit forever. When the Leviathan of Corbos was unearthed, he traveled to the planet with Kyp Durron, Dorsk 82, and Kirana Ti to defat the creature. Streen later put his powers to use in an attempt to decipher the Books of Massassi, and eventually became a Master himself when Luke went off in search of his mother with Akanah. Streen continued to serve as a Jedi Master during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, but chose to remain behind the battlelines as a teacher. He traveled with the youngest of the Jedi trainees aboard the Errant Venture until a temporary base was established at the Maw Installation. Streen was ultimately one of the handful of Jedi Knights to survive the conflict with the Yuuzhan Vong, choosing to travel to Dathomir with Kirana Ti and Damaya to help establish a Jedi training facility on the planet. (JS, COTF, BTS, JAL, UF) Streen Squadron this was a group of scout troopers dispatched by the Empire to overtake the New Republic base on Saarn, shortly after the re-appearance of Grand Admiral Thrawn. (SWJ6) Street of Glory this wide avenue, located in the city of Theed on Naboo, was the site of a Trade Federation concentration camp following the invasion of Naboo. (IOT) Streev, Mika this native of the planet Rabaan was the world's premier warrior during the Galactic Civil War, and had earned the sunburst sigil his people bestowed on combat artists. He defeated Andos Delvaren in single combat, earning the position of champion of the planet Rabaan, and was the chosen fighter whenever a dispute arose with the S'krrr. However, Mika's abilities and energies were solely directed at fighting and his personal image. When it came to politics, love, or other activities, Mika either didn't care or wasn't interested in interrupting his training to bother. Many of his rivals hoped to exploit this trait, but couldn't. It was Mika who was chosen to battle the S'krrr Sh'shak, and he was accompanied to the Combat Moon by his lover and fellow warrior, Leda Kyss. While there, they discovered that Andos had led Imperial forces to the moon, in an attempt to instigate a war between Rabaanite and S'krrr. Mika was forced to kill the Imperial trooper named Jan, and would have killed Andos had he not fled in terror. Streev then had to get Sh'shak to halt the Combat and confront the Imperials. He managed to do this just as Modigal Glave shot Sh'shak. Streev fired at the Imperials, scattering them and saving Sh'shak. The Imperial regrouped and captured them. They were nearly rescued by an Alliance X-Wing pilot (who looks a lot like Wedge Antilles), and Mika managed to cut off Glave's arm. However, Glave shot and killed Leda with his other hand while escaping into his own ship. Streev and Sh'shak fled the Combat Moon and agreed to join the Alliance after they hunted down Delvaren and Glave. (SWJ9) Strelk this man served the Empire as a Captain in the military, and was in command of the IMIIF-138 training facility on Sirpar, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (SWJ2) Streln this Imperial Corporal was part of the design team which created the YI-5 surveillance and investigation droid. When Ysanne Isard, the Director of the Imperial Security Bureau, discovered that the YI-5 had one red sensor eye and one blue sensor eye, she ordered Streln and his fellow engineers - Vypass and Gonrey - to be executed for insubordination. Only the effectiveness of the YI-5 in bringing Vune Willic to justice, coupled with the assurances of Imperial engineers, caused Isard to rescind the termination orders. (PH) Stresscrete an inexpensive building material. (AS) Streysal Island see Streysel Island (WOTC) Streysel Island this island, located in the Vaynai Archipelago on the planet Vaynai, was owned by Gallo Memm during the height of the New Order. Note that this location is also designated as Streysal Island. (GMR8) Striber this was the rarest of the Iskalonian species, and was native to the planet Julsujod III. The Stribers were distinguished by their smooth and finless bodies, with crystal-blue skin and thin bodies. These Iskalonians were also telepathic, but could also communicate via normal speech. They also chose their words wisely when answering a question, choosing to review all aspects of a situation before acting. To many, this made the Stribers appear less intelligent that other Iskalonians, since there was a noticeable pause before the answered. As a species, the Stribers were slowly dying out, and many xenobiologists felt that the Striber race would become extinct within a few generations after the Galactic Civil War. (EGA, GMR1) Stribos System a planetary system located near the Demophon System, it was largely uninhabited when Soron Hegerty discovered it while searching for a suitable world on which to relocate the Ssither. (SN) Strident this modified Imperial Nebulon-B frigate was destroyed during the Galactic Civil War, when it was ambushed by Captain Kuuztin. (TIE) Strident-class Star Defender produced by the Corellian Engineering Corporation, this was one of the first Star Defender ships produced for the New Republic. (JE) Strider another name for an Imperial AT-ST scout walker. (CPL) Strider the strider was a huge, lumpy beast native to the planet Kintan. The strider had muscular shoulders, with arms that ended in three fingered hands. The strider had large, powerful legs. It appeared to have no neck, and its head seemed to be part of its chest. The strider is now extinct on Kintan, but a number of them have been bred off-planet by the Hutts, for use as bodyguards. (CCG) Strider a six-legged reptilian creature native to the planet Sedesia, striders were used as mounts and transports because the planet's high gravity prohibited most forms of repulsorlift vehicles. (SWJ6) Strider this species of tall, thin-limbed creatures was native to the planet Khomm. It was once wild, but centuries of cloning by the Khommites created striders which were meek and passive. (EGP) Strider this species of two-legged predator was native to the planet New Plympto. (CCW) Strider Seven the AT-ST which first locates Han and Leia on Dathomir. (CPL) Strike codename of a group of Alliance Y-Wings supporting the Tela transport group. (TIE) Strike Foil see S-foil. (SWTJ) Strike the Moons Flightknife led by Liak ke Mattino, this Adumari fighter group was the first to offer a simulated battle challenge to Wedge Antilles and Red Flight, during the negotiations between Adumar, the New Republic, and the Empire. Once Red Flight had scored kills with low-powered lasers on the Strike the Moons Blade-32 ships, Wedge offered them another chance at the duel. This was not standard protocol, but neither were simulated kills. Liak ke Mattino and his group accepted, and they continued to learn from Red Flight's tactics. When Red Flight was exiled by perator Pekaelic ke Teldan at the insistence of Tomer Darpen, the Strike the Moons Flightknife assisted them in leaving Cartann City. (SOA) Strikebreaker this TaggeCo riot patrol vehicle is a heavily-armored gunship designed to frighten rioters off or kill the ones that remain. It was 14 meters in length, and required a pilot, co-pilot, and 7 gunners. It could also transport up to 40 troops. It was heavily armed, carrying four medium laser cannons, two heavy repeating blasters, a grenade mortar launcher, and a stun barricade. (CSA) Strike-class Cruiser a medium-duty battle ship produced by Loronar for the Empire, they have a modular design which allows them to be configured for specific missions. These ships measure 450 meters in length, and can transport enough troops to support an assault company, two AT-STs, one AT-AT, and several support speeders. Slight modifications will allow them to carry a complete squadron of TIE fighters or a planetary assault cruiser packed with five AT-ATs. They are well-armed, carrying 20 turbolasers, 10 turbolaser batteries, 10 ion cannons, and 10 tractor beam projectors. They use 160-SBD shields to protect a 100-RU hull, and have a top speed of 18 MGLT. (HTTE, ISB, TIE) Strikefast this Imperial Victory-class Star Destroyer was commanded by Captain Voss Parck. Parck was in command of the Strikefast when he discovered Thrawn in the Unknown Regions. (SWJ7, SWJ11) Striker this was the brand name of Oriolanis Defense Systems' projectile pistol. A primitive though prototypical weapon, the Striker fired a solid bullet at its target, much like a slugthrower. It was known for its durability and availability. (EGW, AEG) Striker this assault shuttle was owned by Ree Shala, during the early years of the New Republic. It was armed with four laser cannons and a tractor beam projector. (SWJ6) Striker this was one of the multitude of Imperial-class Star Destroyers which made up the Imperial Navy fleet, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (XVT) Striker this was a simple form of projectile handgun developed on the planet Mawan. These pistols were used during the Great Purge. (JQ6) Striker this crimelord rose to power on Mawan, in the wake of the Great Purge. He earned the name Striker during his capture of the city of Naatan, when his soldiers used Striker pistols to kill their enemies. During the years following the Battle of Naboo, Striker was one of the three most powerful beings in Naatan, rivalled only by Feeana Tala and Decca. When Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yaddle, and Anakin Skywalker arrived on Mawan to negotiate a settlement between the crimelords, Anakin discovered that Striker was actually his old nemesis, Granta Omega. As Striker, he hoped to lure a member of the Jedi Council to Mawan and kill them, in an effort to impress the Sith Lord he belived to be gathering power in the galaxy. While he did succeed in taking Yaddle's life, the bioweapon he used did nothing to the population of Mawan. When it was revealed that Striker was actually Granta Omega, Decca decided to hedge her bets, and formed an alliance with him. She added her fleet of ships to Omega's weapons, producing a strong opposition to the work of the Jedi Knights. (JQ6) Striking Sarlacc this was one of the attack postures used by the teras kasi martial artform. (DMSH) Strill this predatory mammal was native to the planet Qiilura, where it was often captured and training as a hunting beast. (RCHC) Strip, The this section of Vark Street, located in Takari on the planet Iyuta, was filled with bars and inns which catered to the Imperial forces in the system. (SWCP) Strip-cam this specialized form of camera system was developed by the Old Republic military during the early stages of the Clone Wars. As the name implied, a strip-cam was a miniaturized camera system that was contained on a strip of material no thicker than a sheet of flimsiplast. This allowed a strip-cam to be placed atop or on the side of any flat surface, without the obvious node of a camera eye being exposed. (SWI81) Stripe this was one of the two domesticated zeles owned by Kirlan Swens, on the planet Dagro, during the height of the Clone Wars. (SWI76) Striped Masters this was another name for the Kasa Horansi. (PG1, AE) Strobestock, Elspeth this middle-aged woman held the position of Dame within House Barnaba at the height of the New Order. She as considered beautiful by nearly everyone, but was also known as a tremendous flirt. She married Heron Strobestock, an officer in the Imperial Army, and worked to ensure that he eventually obtained a position of power within House Barnaba. (LOE.) Strobestock, Heron this man was a Colonel in the Imperial Army when he married Dame Elspeth of House Barnaba. Despite his low status within House Barnaba - he was awarded knight status after his marriage - Sir Heron was well-regarded by the leaders of House Barnaba, and was believed to have been in line for a barony at the height of the New Order. (LOE) Stroiketcy the third planet in the Yavin system, Stroiketcy was often considered to be a large asteroid attracted by the gravity of Yavin and its primary star. Its chemical makeup was almost 94% water, with very little rock showing up in planetary probes. Stroiketcy followed a wild, elliptical orbit, and supported a possible form of organocrystalline life. The name Stroiketcy came from a Corellian term meaning "tailed one." The planet's wildly elliptical orbit actually brought it within the orbit of Yavin for a short time, within 100,000 kilometers of Fiddanl. (GG2) Strok this was a common name given to Zabrak males. Like many Zabrak names, it related to survival characteristics, and meant "axe". (GCG) Strok this Imperial Captain served the military under Governor Touno on Svivren, during the last years of the New Order. Touno assigned him to Mara Jade, who was acting as the Emperor's Hand in the elimination of Dequc's Black Nebula empire. Unknown to Mara and Touno, Strok was secretly working as an informant for Dequc. Mara was forced to shoot him in self-defense, after he encountered her on Qiaxx. (MJEH) Strom this Imperial Commander maintained a tense, working relationship with Senator Greyshade of The Wheel, during the years following the Battle of Yavin. A tall, bald man with a well-muscled frame, Strom commanded a unique cruiser that resembled a small Star Destroyer with the front third of the ship removed. Shortly after the Battle of Yavin, Strom's small fleet attacked and destroyed a House of Tagge convoy, in an effort to discredit the Alliance. He used captured Alliance soldiers as evidence, leaving them inside damaged ships and adrift between the, hoping that any eventual rescue mission would see Alliance personnel and immediately assume it was an Alliance attack. Strom's ultimate goal was to rescind the no-fly rules surrounding The Wheel, so that he could take the station's profits for himself and capture the Alliance forces he believed were using The Wheel as a form of sanctuary. When Greyshade managed to capture Strom, he demanded a chance to become Strom's partner in return for Leia Organa. Greyshade took the first opportunity to doublecross Strom, who was drugged before he knew it and awoke to learn that Greyshade had stolen profits Strom had taken from the Tagge transport. In a rage, Strom set out to destroy Greyshade. His plans were utterly smashed when Master-Com discovered the recordings which were hidden inside R2-D2, detailing the Empire's plans to take over The Wheel. When these were broadcast over the station's public communications systems, the gamblers of The Wheel rose up against Strom's forces. Strom himself tried to flee the station, but was killed when he confronted Greyshade one last time. Rather than allow Strom to shoot him dead, Greyshade lobbed a proton grenade at Strom, who died instantly in the blast. (MC18, MC19, MC23) Strom, Pleth this man served as a Ensign in the armed forces of the Old Republic, and was one of the many fighter pilots who saw combat during the Clone Wars. Ensign Strom and his wingmate, Erk H'Arman, were part of the team that was dispatched to Praesitlyn, under the command of General Khamar, to protect the Intergalactic Communications Center. Unfortunately, Strom was killed in the initial engagement with the Separatists, presumably after crashing into one of the huge number of droid starships that filled the space above Praesitlyn. (JT) Strong Arm Droid this was the name given to the guard droids used by Tig Fromm, during the years leading up to the Battle of Yavin. (OWS) Stronghold this cold, rocky world, located in the remote Taldot Sector, was an Alliance safeworld during the Galactic Civil War. Its surface was a rocky collection of mountains and chasms, and was wracked by intense storms. The Alliance formed its base there by gouging out the stone and creating a network of caverns and tunnels. The planet itself had no strategic value, but the families of front-line Alliance soldiers were secreted here during wartime. The transport ship Celestial was bound there when it was overtaken by the prisoners it was transporting. The ship was lost in Otherspace, where the Charon were able to discover the planet's location. The Charon, under the command of the former Grand Moff Ravik, tried to destroy the planet, but were thwarted in their efforts by Alliance agents. The Charon Starship Desolate was nearly destroyed on the planet. There was no known sentient life on Stronghold, and very little plant or animal life survived on the rocky surface. (OS2) Stroon the uncaring owner of the Starhunter Intergalactic Menagerie, Stroon and his slavers would capture any being which looked exotic and place it in their "menagerie" for display. (DCAR) Stroth this balding, heavy-set man was once the leader of the Crimson Nova chapter of the Bounty Hunter's Guild, during the last decades of the Old Republic. When he got too old to actively participate in hunts, he turned the chapter over to his own apprentice, the Cathar female known as Mika. Many claimed that he lost his nerve when he lost his right arm in a fight with a Jedi, but Stroth only used the experience to deepen his understanding of the galaxy. Stroth remained a leader within the Crimson Nova chapter, tempering Mika's fiery anger with his own patience. When Mika accepted Kh'aris Fenn's contract to hunt down Jedi Knights for the Separatists, Stroth was strongly against the idea, citing decades of bounty hunter policy on the matter. However, his own arguments held little weight with Mika, whose parents had been killed by the Jedi, albeit during an illegal death-stick dealing operation. He correctly assumed that the Jedi would eventually discover the source of the bounties and hunt down Crimson Nova, but Mika refused to back down. When Mace Windu and several other Jedi finally arrived at The Rig, Stroth was forced to stun Mika into submission to ensure that she didn't get herself killed in the fight. He then turned Mika over to the Jedi for questionning, and provided the Jedi with the name of their benefactor, Kh'aris Fenn. Stroth also agreed to terminate the agreement Crimson Nova had with Kh'aris, to put an end to the hunting of the Jedi. (RSF) Structgel this material is used to bond pieces of permex and transparisteel. (ML) Strutter this was the Ewok name given to those beings who were possessed by the Totem Master. (ECAR) Stubtail Greysor this was one of the many species of domesticated greysor, bred on the planet Naboo. They were named for their short tails. (WSW) Study Circle this section of the primary city on Kegan was dedicated to the understanding of the planet's history, as well as the discovery of new knowledge. It led into the Garden Circle. (FFT) Study of the Galactic Balance of Power: The New Order's Greatest Challenge this book, written by Kaelldin Krothburt, explores the Galactic Civil War and the effect pirates, mercenaries, and bounty hunters had in it. It was published by DataLine Press, number 543.21, in Dx#4/R2P format. (GG9) Stufar's Grand Dancitorium this upscale establishment was located near the Sovar Imperial Hotel in Equator City, on the planet Rodia. (SESB) Stump this was the Basic translation of a term used by the ancient Mandalorians to indicate a small-time criminal. (KOTOR) Stump Lizard a reptile native to the jungle of Yavin 4. (HTF) Stumpweed a grass favored by Carbool Nuum. (JTH) Stun Baton this was Merr-Sonn's version of the stun-stave. (EGW) Stun Cloak a special cloak which is often used by bounty hunters. When draped around a victim, the stun cloak inflicts an electric charge across its area, incapacitating the victim. (OS) Stun Gauntlets this was a form of presonal protection device which was worn on the forearm, and delivered a potent electric shock whenever it touched exposed flesh. (GUN) Stun Pole this weapon is very similar to a force pike or electro-jabber. (SWJ9) Stun Staff a small, defensive weapons which is used to stun an opponent. (SWJ9) Stun Steps this starship security system used the natural electrical conduction properties of steps and ramps to generate an electromagnetic, neuro-shock field. When installed on a starship entry system, stun steps neutralize a being who is trying to steal the starship. Stun steps were installed with remote-activation systems, keeping them separated from the basic starship security systems and ensuring that they remain live even if other security measures were bypassed. (SWJ13) Stun-cannon a portable weapon that emits energy beams with just enough strength to stun, but not kill, most organic life forms. (PDS) Stuncuffs modified handcuffs that produce an electric shock proportional to the force of the prisoner's struggling. (JS) Stungun a small pistol which generates only enough power to stun an opponent, thus requiring less power than a blaster. (HSL) Stunner Net a protective device used by explorers and scientists, a stunner net is set up around the perimeter of a campsite. It is essentially a charged mesh that produces a stun effect when touched. (ISU) Stun-stave a large, handheld stick which produces a shock when one end it touched to an opponent or victim. (HSE) Sturdiplast an inexpensive material used to make doors. It is strong enough to keep air conditioning in, but can easily be damaged. (COJ) Sturicis this nasty-tempered scavenger was native to the Forest Moon of Endor. The Ewoks often used hunting nets to capture sturicis, in order to prevent them from raiding the Ewoks' gardens and foodstores. (GMR9) Sturm this was the name of one of Talon Karrde's pet vornskrs. (HTTE) Sturm Dowel this small cylinder is part of every blaster power pack, and is one of the most important components of every blaster. The dowel is used to disperse built-up energy in case of an overload. If the dowel is removed form the power pack, the pack will explode due to the unabated build-up of energy. (CFG) Sturn Sturn was a smooth-skinned humanoid employed by Lady Valarian as a front desk clerk at the Lucky Despot. Sturn was an indentical twin to Anton. (TJP) Stusjevsky a Chadra-Fan working as a sniffer in the vine-coffee groves of Plawal, at the time when Roganda Ismaren was trying to resurrect the Eye of Palpatine. (COJ) Styanax this oceanic creature, native to the polar oceans of the planet Tralus, was hunted for both sport and food. Most styanax lived in the Sea of Jarad, where they returned to mate each year. The average styanax was a snakelike creature, whose body was protected by overlapping scales of armor. At the end of its tail, the styanax had a poisonous stinger, which it used to disable its prey. (WOTC, CCW) Stydge this Trandoshan and his brothers, Rydge and Xydge, served as chiefs of security for the band Distraction, during the early years of the New Order. They all wore full-body armor, as well as a blaster at each hip. (WOA28) Stygium this rare, crystalline mineral is found only on Aeten II. Sienar Advanced Projects discovered that the crystal could be used to create a full-effect cloaking system that defeated the sensors and security systems of larger craft. (X1) Stylopad a writing implement that produces a thin, hardcopy strip. (COJ) Stylus Ship also known as an iceborer, this long, narrow starship was used to break through the icy crust of moons and planets in order to reach the minerals and ores hidden beneath. The ship was tapered near the top, coming to an armor-plated point, and equipped with a simple drive system that moved it toward the planet and then back out of the hole it formed. It had only enough maneuverability to move back and forth, and the drive systems were not sufficient for system-to-system travel. They were used almost exclusively by miners, since the design of the stylus ship prohibited any additional systems. A single missile launcher was located in the nose of the ship, which could be used to launch an explosive warhead prior to the nose of the ship piercing the surface, helping the ship to borer deeper into the planet's crust. A stylus ship had to be transported into its target system by a carry ship. (VP) Styx System as a youngster, Luke Skywalker often dreamed of being Commander Skywalker, a star-fighter who frees slaves in this far-flung system. (MC17) Suarbi 7 this planet is the seventh in the Suarbi System. It is a gas giant orbited by an asteroid belt and dozens of moons. (IJ) Suarbi 7/5 this savannah-covered moon orbits Suarbi 7, a gas giant ringed by asteroids and dozens of moons. A couple of human settlements evolved on the moon centuries before the birth of the New Republic, as did the Jensaarai. It was later renamed Susevfi. It was here that Leonia Tavira returned with the Invidious after her pirate raids. It was also here that she held Mirax Terrik, after Mirax was captured on Nal Hutta by the Jensaarai. (IJ) Suarbi System located in Quence Sector, this planetary system was where Leonia Tavira and the Invidious ended up after jumping away from a battle with New Republic warships. It was on the moon Suarbi 7/5 that she discovered the Jensaarai and the Saarai-kaar after shooting the moon's incompetant Imperial govnernor. (IJ) Suba this Imperial Lieutenant served as the chief of security and political officer aboard the Executor, ensuring the loyalty of his fellow officers to the New Order. Suba believed that Darth Vader had some hidden weakness that prevented him from killing Luke Skywalker outright. (CCG4) Sub-Adult Group also called a SAGroup, this was the largest branch of COMPNOR, exceeding two trillion members at its height. This branch comprised youngsters who were brought up understanding the New Order, and was headed by Imperial officers who kept the Empire's darker secrets from the sub-adults. (ISB) Subaqua Blaster this powerful version of a blaster was produced by the Mon Calamari, for use underwater or in aquatic environments where a standard blaster might short out. It was designed to fit over the forearm, and took advantage of the cooling effects of the surrounding water to keep the weapon from overheating. (SWI66, UANT) Subaquatic Manufacturing Economies this was an Old Republic training course, created to give accountants a basic education on the economics of creating and sustaining production on planets where there was no landmass. The course was held on Calamari. (SWI65) Sub-circles these were the divisions established within each of the primary social castes of the Nagai race. These social castes were known as Circles, with membership being determined by birth. Within each Circle were several Sub-circles, and individuals could move upward through the Sub-circles during ritualized combat. (GMR1) Subjugator this Imperial-II class Star Destroyer was part of the Imperial fleet searching for a group of defectors, shortly before the Battle of Endor. It was forced to let the defectors go by a group of Alliance warships. (XWA) Subjugator this Imperial Nebulon-B2 frigate was destroyed by Alliance forces during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (XVT) Subjugator a Victory-class Star Destroyer that was commanded by Captain Kolaff. It was deployed in the Relgim Sector, and was chosen by Lira and Denn Wessex as the ship which would travel to Kwenn space station to capture Walex Blissex. It was destroyed by the Alliance strike force accompanying Blissex during the Galactic Civil War. (SF) Subla Ransom known primarily in the Mid Rim, Subla Ransom manufactured a variety of cargo freighters. (FOP, PP) Subla Ransom Medium Cargo Hauler this 75.5-meter-long freighter was capable of transporting up to 700 metric tons of cargo. This reliable craft required a crew of five, and could carry up to five additional passengers. The freighter was armed with a turret-mounted blaster cannon. (PP) Sublight Acceleration Module also known as a SLAM, this device was developed for use on the Imperial missile gunboat during the Galactic Civil War. The SLAM's function was to increase sublight speed by as much as two times, allowing the gunboat to quickly enter and exit an engagement with the enemy. The SLAM's power source drew power from all other shipboard systems, but was not considered a primary component. Thus, if weapons or target control were activated while the SLAM was engaged, the SLAM would be disengagde in favor of routing power to those systems. (TIE) Sublight Drive any starship propulsion system that allows the ship to move through realspace. They most often employ fusial thruster which force charged ions through an exhaust port. This use of a fusion reaction to generate thrust often results in high levels of radioactive emission, which are illegal within a planet's atmosphere. (SWSB) Sublight Queen Nien Nunb's light freighter. (MTS, EGC) Sublight Transponder an early version of the IFF transponder. (TOJ) Submersible Environment Module a heavily-armored startship, the SEM is used to penetrate hostile planetary environments. The SEM uses the quantum armor developed at the Maw Installation as a protective skin. It is connected to a mothership or orbiting station by an energy tether which uses its own magnetism to keep the SEM attached to its base. If snapped, the tether can reconnect itself if broken. They are equipped with various manipulatory appendages, depending on the application. (SA) Subpro this Inner Rim manufacturer produced some very reliable shipboard avionics packages before it entered into the starship market by assisting Incom in the design of the Z-95 Headhunter. Its location in the Rim meant that it didn't get the recognition other manufacturers received, and so many of its designs went unnoticed except by Rim travellers. It also began to manufacture freighters and transports which gained wide acceptance in the Rim, despite the familiarity of many Corellian designs. (SCRE, SWSB, EGV) Subrat this was the derogatory term used by the elite classes of the planet Mawan to describe those individuals who worked in the tunnels beneath their cities. Ironically, after the Great Purge, it was the subrats and their underground companions who rose to power in the aftermath. (JQ6) Subsonic Grenades small detonation devices which use low-amplitude sound waves instead of explosives. (DFR) Subspace antenna this was a horseshoe-shaped magnet wrapped with two layers of conductive wire, used to generate the magnetic fields required to send a subspace transmission. Often, the wire used was of a superconducting material that was exceptionally thin, requiring more then ten kilometers of wire to fully cover the U-shaped frame. (HTTE) Subspace Communications this subscriber service provided communications access to thousands of users along the Sisar Run. Owned by the Nalroni crimelord Sprax, Subspace controlled a wealth of deep-space communications satellites which brought almost instantaneous communications to its subscribers, without the need for a dedicated HoloNet access. Subspace was the cleanest of Sprax's ventures, although its satellites maintained a log of every user, including what channels they tuned in to and where they were. This allowed Sprax to maintain tabs on a wealth of individuals and groups. (SSR) Subspace Image Transmitter developed by Renn Volz, this device was used to project a holographic image to a remote location. Mira Volz used one to alert her father that she was no longer under the control of Captain Bzorn. (CSWEA) Subspace radio a radio which employs a special antenna to send a transmission via subspace frequencies. These signals are almost instantaneously received at their destination. (HTTE.) Subspace Relay Station this 100-meter long, spindle-shaped station is depolyed in many star systems for a number of uses. Often denoted as an SRS, these unmanned stations are placed in a slow, distant orbit around a system's star. From this vantage point, they relay intra-system broadcasts. The SRS can also act as a collision defense system, since they are armed with twelve laser cannons. Any inbound asteroids can be shot down with these cannons before they collide with the station. (TA) Subterine this was the name given to a repulsorlift vessel which could tunnel into and through the ground. (SWIE) Subterrel this planet, located beyond the Outer Rim, was the site of a variety of mining colonies during the last decades of the Old Republic. Much of the workforce used on Subterrel was cloned, created by the Kaminoans to be hard-working and durable, but completely obedient and loyal. It was here that Dexter Jettster first encountered the Kaminoans, and learned about obscure items such as the Kaminoan Saberdart. (TCG1, SWI66) Subu, Odie this young woman served the Grand Army of the Republic as a reconnaissance scout, during the height of the Clone Wars. She was known to be an excellent swoop and speederbike rider, and could negotiate complex terrain with ease. Much of her skill was attributed to her small size, although this proved to be something of a liability when it came to handling weapons. To compensate, Odie had her tech teams modify the grips of her blasters, so that she could fire them in combat. When General Khamar was dispatched to defend the Intergalactic Communications Center on Praesitlyn, Odie was among the many scouts who accompanied Makx Maganinny to gather intelligence on the Separatist forces there. During the initial phase of the Separatist attack, the small naval fleet supporting General Khamar took heavy fire, and many ships were disabled and fell to the planet's surface. After Odie led Lieutenant Colonel Kreen to a defensive rock formation, she was caught in a sandstorm caused by the crash of Erk H'Arman's starfighter. She managed to rescue Erk and get him back to the main encampment, but only after surviving exposure in the desert. For any number of reasons, Odie found herself deeply attracted to Erk, and they found that they were also good team in the field. Erk even found himself referring to Odie as the "best wingmate a fighter jock ever had." They were briefly assigned to a listening post established by the Freedom's Sons and Daughters militia, but were overrun by battle droids when the Separatists launched their attack. They were buried beneath the rubble for several days before being discovered by a scout force led by Grudo. In the confusion, Odie shot Grudo, thinking he was an enemy. His death left her with a hollow feeling inside, despite the insistence of those around her that it was simply a case of mistaken identity. Her mood didn't improve when Anakin refused to accept Grudo's death, but they eventually worked out their differences. Anakin later included her in the mission to rescue the hostages at the communications center, since she was the only person available who had any knowledge of the building's layout. Once the hostages were released, Odie was to maneuver them back to a transport ship piloted by Erk. She decided to remain at the center when she realized that Anakin was still inside, and set off with Raders ad Vick to locate him. They managed to locate Skywalker and capture Pors Tonith, and returned to the Republic's main base. When Anakin returned from the final mop-up, Odie surprised both Anakin and Erk by asking the young Padawan to marry them. Anakin agreed, and united them in marriage shortly afterward. (JT) Success Through Charismatic Influence this was an Old Republic training course, created to give civilians and non-combat military personnel an introduction on the basics of military leadership. The course was held on Commenor. (SWI65) Succession Judge this position was given to a Bitthaevrian who would preside over any succession to the leadership of the m'Yalfor'ac Order. Individual Succession Judges were to be completely unbiased, thereby ensuring that the succession was fair. (AIR) Succession Pool this self-contained vessel of water formed the heart, lungs, and liver of a Yuuzhan Vong damutek. The Shapers who traveled to new worlds often filled the succession pool with native aquatic life, thereby feeding and sustaining the damutek. Waste material was also throw intot he succession pool, adding to the nutrients available to the damutek. The pool was filled from below, as the large roots of the damutek sucked up copious amounts of water from the crust of a world. (EVC, FP) Succubus an ethereal alien which desires to couple with a human male in order to breed. (CS) Succulosum Azure the beautiful flowers of this plant are known to cause severe allergic reactions in human beings. (XWMR) Sucharme this planet served as a primary garrison of the Trade Federation, during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. The Federation once tried to occupy the planet when an outstanding debt went unpaid. An invasion was launched on the pretext of forcing the native to repay the debt, but was met with stiff resistance from the armed forces. The Federation was eventually ousted, but their ability to blockade a planet was easily proven. The lessons learned at Sucharme went a long way toward the planning of the invasion of Naboo. (GCG) Sudden Death this modified MRX-BR Pacifier scout ship was owned and operated by the Iceman. He had gutted the insides of the ship to make room for eight prisoner cells, and added three proton torpedo launchers and three laser cannons to the ship's armaments. (GG6) Sudden Demise a phase of sabacc in which two or more players are tied at the end of a match, with hands that do not exceed the score of 23. Each of the remaining players is dealt a single card. If the additional card causes the player's hand to exceed 23, he is out of the match. This continues until only one player is left to claim the pot. (LCF) Sudden Restoration this Carosite HS-1 hospital ship has been named for the ship's ability to appear suddenly whenever medical attention is required. The survival rate of injured beings brought on board the Sudden Restoration is legendary. Many of the patients brought on board are transported to Carosi Alpha Hospital for further treatment. The New Republic asked the Carosites to hangar an X-Wing fighter on the Sudden Restoration, in case of attack from Imperial forces. (PG2) Suel, Jaizen this Jedi Knight was one of the few members of the Jedi Order to fly a Cloakshape fighter into combat, during the last years of the Old Republic. His modified ship was known as the Dawn Raider. (NEGV) Suele this Interdictor-class cruiser was part of the Imperial fleet, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Sufar this Corellian outlaw was exiled from his colony for a murder he committed some six years before the Battle of Endor. He was not a physically imposing man, but carried about himself an air of cold-blooded savagery. Early in the era of the New Republic, Sufar was a member of the bounty hunter gang known as Qulok's Fist. (DARK) Sufar this leaves of this low-growing plant could be blanched or fried, or served raw as part of a salad. (SESB) Sufezz this Outer Rim world was the site of a Shrine of Kooroo. (SWJ13) Sugai Sector along with the Kakani, Ikenomin, and Fusai Sectors of the galaxy, this sector made up the Outer Zuma region. (GMR9) Suhlak, N'dru this young man was washed out of the Alliance's Tierfon starfighter base for his excessive insubordination. However, Suhlak was an excellent pilot, having learned from the likes of Jek Porkins and Wes Janson, and soon found work as a hunt saboteur. Suhlak once tried to evade Boba Fett above Uhltenden by placing specialized transparisteel plates between his Z-95 Headhunter and Slave I. The transparisteel was manufactured to filter out certain wavelengths of light, providing Suhlak with the ability to disappear as long as he remained in line with Fett's ship. He also placed a normal piece of transparisteel behind the optically-filtered piece, in case Fett survived the first one. However, Fett discerned Suhlak's set-up and evaded both pieces. He then boarded the modified Z-95 and took possession of Suhlak's cargo, Ob Fortuna. The two met up several years later, during Boba Fett's search for answers surrounding Neelah and Kuat of Kuat. This time, Fett hired Suhlak to transport him to Tatooine and back as fast as possible, following the damage to the Hound's Tooth and the loss of Slave I. He kept his part of the bargain, eventually returning Fett to Dengar and Neelah aboard the Hound's Tooth near Oran-m. (SLS, HM) Suicide Peak this specialized obstacle was used on swoopchasing courses. In its basic form, the Suicide Peak is a modified version of the Pop 'n' Drop obstacle. However, the Suicide Peak employs a drop off of up to 30 meters between the top of the front side of the bank and top of the back side. The gap between the banks is also increased, often to fifty meters. (BSS) Suicide Tooth this device resembled a regular human tooth, but was filled with deadly gas before being inserted into the jaw. When a human was forced into a situation where death was imminent, they could use the suicide tooth to kill their captors as well as themselves, thereby eliminating the threat. (SWG3) Sujir this man was a member of the Karazak Slavers Cooperative team sent to capture Janissa Locrin. (GG11) Suka this was a common name among the Menahuun people. (UANT) Sukarian this H'drachi (human?) served as the Vicebaron of M'haeli when Lando Calrissian and Mara Jade stopped there, during their search for information on Jorj Car'das. (VOF) Suki this woman was native to the planet Gadrin, during the last decades of the Old Republic. Suki and her friend, Amaya, spent much of their free time roaming the bars of Gadrin for men to have fun with. (EOS) Sul this was a common name given to Zabrak males. Like many Zabrak names, it related to survival characteristics, and meant "second-born son". (GCG) Sula this woman, the Queen of the planet Presteen during the height of the New Order, was also a noted sabacc player. (RESB) Sulahb this Sullustan starship mechanic was a quiet, hard-working being who was very meticulous about her work. (GMH) Sulamar one of the few Imperials who survived the early years of the New Republic, Sulamar sought power under the guise of a General, a rank which was never recognized by the rest of the Imperial forces.. He aligned himself with Durga the Hutt in the early planning stages of the Darksaber project. When Crix Madine was captured trying to sabotage the battle station, he revealed that Sulamar was really a bungling fool who couldn't hold a position because of his constant failures. (DS, ECH) Sulan Bek this was a noted member of the Arkanian race. (UANT) Sulen this was one of the most common female names among the Corellians. (GMR9) Sulfaro this plant is found on the planet Kirdo III, and is a food source used by the chooba. (GG4) Sulfur Archway this was the name given to a section of the Agrilat Swamp Circuit, one of the most popular swoop racing courses of the New Order. (SWGAL) Sulfur Lake Pirates this gang of pirates, with members and chapters from across the galaxy, was active during the height of the New Order. (GQRG) Sulfur Slug this disgusting parasite was native to the planet Lok. (SWI62) Sullinil's Calamari Cuisine this restaurant specialized in the preparation and serving of Mon Calamari delicacies. (GG11) Sullorians an alien race. (BHSW) Sullub Soonin this Sullustan served as Drev Jalok's co-pilot aboard the Skyjumper. (SWJ5) Sullust primary planet in the Sullust system, known for its mineral mines and technologies. It is a volcanically-active world with a hot, noxious atmosphere wracked by violent storms. Thus, the native Sullustans prefer to live underground, in the cool, humid caves that riddle the planet's mantle. There are also a number of underground lakes and caverns that support a surprising amount of life forms. The huge, diversified SoroSuub Corporation grew out of the caves, and when the Sullustan Council faltered, SoroSuub announced that it was aligned the planet with the Empire. Many of the working class Sullustans could not believe this, and a wave of Rebellion swept through the planet's inhabitants just before the Battle of Endor. It was then allowed to be the stop-over site for the massing Rebel fleet prior to the destruction of the second Death Star. (ROTJ, SWSB) Sullust this New Republic CR90 Corvette was part of the force sent to liberate the planet Ciutric from the control of Prince-Admiral Krennel. It supported the flagship Emancipator, along with several other Corvettes and a trio of Nebulon-B frigates. The ship took a tremendous pounding in the battle, and barely survived. (IR) Sullustan this was the native language of the Sullustan people. (EGP) Sullustan this race of small, mouse-like humanoids was distinguished by their huge black eyes, loose jowls, and pointed ears. They salivate quite often, and live underground to avoid Sullust's inhospitable atmosphere. Their ingenuity and adaptability has allowed them to created huge underground cities, and their technology has grown at an incredibly fast rate. They have an intense sense of direction, having lived in caves all their lives, and have the uncanny ability to remember a path or map exactly, even after the first time they see it. Thus, many of the Sullustans have become pilots and navigators. Many Sullustans, after the age of 30 standard years, begin to experience corneal defects, and must be fitted with special visors. (ROTJ, AC, MTS, COJ) Sullustan Blast Rifle see Kylan-3 (AEG) Sullustan Council this was the primary governing body of the planet Sullust, during the last decades of the Old Republic. Most often, the President of the Sullustan Council also served on the Board of Directors of the SoroSuub Corporation. This became more and more apparent after the election process was expanded to include all shareholders of SoroSuub, shortly before the Battle of Naboo. (HNN4) Sullustan Gin an intergalactic alcoholic spirit. (TJP) Sullustese this was another name for the language of the Sullustan race. (SON) Sullute this MC40a was part of the Alliance's fleet, during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Sully Tigereye this Trunsk was a decorated member of the Special Forces of the Alliance and the New Republic, as a member of Andrephan Stormcaller's Red Alpha unit. When Stormcaller resigned his commission after the Republic ignored the Pentstar Alignment's takeover of Entralla, Sully and several other members of the unit left with him. They formed the Red Moons mercenary unit, and fought the Alignment themselves. Sully was the leader of the group which was sent to Gabredor III to rescue the children of the Cantras Gola ambassador from the Karazak Slavers Guild. (SWJ3, SWJ8, TFE) Sulon an arable, inhabitable moon of Sullust. The human population was often at odds with the Grave Tuskens that ravaged the plains, especially after the Empire imported base-stock Tusken Raiders from Tatooine to assist in rooting out rebellious individuals. Much of the moon's surface was used as farmland, although the ground was hard to work and most settlers barely eked out an existence. (DF, DF2, RAG) Sulon Star this cargo ship made regular run within the Sullust System, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (RAG) Sulorine Sector this area of the galaxy bordered Ansuroer Sector and the Iotran Expanse. (SSR) Sulphor this planet, a ball of searing rock, was the innermost world of the Velus System. (CCW) Sulphur Pits of Vulcar this vast plain of sulphur-laden geysers and sinkholes was located on the planet Vulcar. The working conditions at the Sulphur Pits were comparable to those at the Spice Mines of Kessel. (MDCAR) Sult this was one of the more common Kel Dor surnames. Its meaning translated into Basic as "female ruler" or "queen". (GCG) Sultur this was one of the largest landmasses found on the planet Zolan. When the Zolanders were forced to discover a way to fight back against the intense solar radiation which was bombarding their planet, most of them fled to the Sultur continent. (GMR10) Suluk this Imperial ETR-3 escort transport was used during the Galactic Civil War. (XWA) Suma this tall, reedy plant is native to the planet Naboo. It spreads when its sticky seeds attach to the bodies of the swamp animals which eat it, like the pom hopper. The petals of the suma's flower crushed and mixed with water by the Gungans to create ink. (GF) Sumarin this remote world was known its wondrous, atmospheric composition, which was known throughout the galaxy as the Seven Skies of Sumarin. (MJH) Sumichan this female Chiss warrior was one of the pilots who accompanied Jagged Fel and Shawnkyr Nuruodo on their fact-finding mission into the New Republic, after the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy. Sumichan remained with the Chiss squadron after the Battle of Ebaq, and served under the command of Eprill while Jag accompanied the Solo family on a mission to restore communications across the galaxy. (FH1) Su-mil this younger Eickarie was part of a small group that agreed to help the Empire of the Hand defeat the Warlord, some twenty-two years after the Battle of Yavin. Su-mil was a member of the Meen-tris family, which in turn was part of the Sav-ro clan and the Hu-shi-crive tribe. He urged cooperation with the Imperial 501st Legion's stormtroopers, despite the angry words of Ha-ran and other elderly Eickarie. Su-mil agreed to help Twister and his troopers enter the Warlord's fortress, on the condition that they freed the Eickaries who were being held prisoner there. Twister reluctantly agreed to the bargain, knowing that his troops needed every advantage they could obtain. Unknown to Twister and Aurek Company, Su-mil had a plan of his own. He pretended to be one of the Eickarie who supported the regime of the Warlord. As soon as they were underneath the Warlord's fortress, Su-mil betrayed the stormtroopers to the Lakran mecernaries. During their interrogation by the Lakrans, however, Su-mil pointed the muzzle of his weapon at Twister's eyes, left and right in turn, to indicate whether or not he was telling the truth. Whenever he pointed at Twister's left eye, it indicated a lie; at his right eye, the truth. In this way, Su-mil was able to get the Imperials deep inside the Warlord's lair with minimal loss of life. Then, when the Imperials freed the Eickarie prisoners, Su-mil deferred to Ha-ran, allowing the old Eickarie to speak to the prisoners and ensure that they agreed to the United Tribes Agreements. Then, as the combined forces reached the Warlord's central chambers, Su-mil and his soldiers burst through the doors in front of the Imperials and attacked the Warlord. The Eickaries eliminated the Warlord's bodyguards, but Su-mil kept his end of the bargain and left the Warlord alive for the Imperials to capture. Despite his bravery and heroic actions, Su-mil was villified by his fellow Eickarie for striking the bargain with the Imperials, since it deprived the Eickarie and the United Tribes of Kariek with vegneance against the Warlord. Twister then extended an offer to Su-mil, asking if the Eickarie wanted to join the Imperial 501st Legion. Su-mil thought only a moment or two before accepting the offer. After completing his training, Su-mil joined the 501st Aurek-Seven unit, where he became known as Grappler among his fellow troopers. He was part of the unit when it accompanied Chak Fel on a Chiss-led mission to locate the remains of the Outbound Flight Project, and took a large amount of fire when the Vagaari pirates launched their attack. (FB, SQ) Sumitra Sector a relatively unpopulated sector of the galaxy during the Galactic Civil War, the Alliance set up one of is fighter bases there, on the planet Tierfon. The Sumitra Sector contains 12,387 planets and moons, making the odds of the Empire finding the Tierfon base extremely slim. (SWSB) Summat this is a sacred Fyodoi ritual in which all the tribal chiefs gather and begin shouting at each other in gibberish. They continue for hours until all the chiefs suddenly stop. They stand up and set all but one of the huts on fire. The summat is actually a re-enactment of the Great Cleansing, and helps remind the chiefs of the dangers that come with technological advancement. (PG2) Summergnat this tiny insect was known to travel in large swarms, and was attracted by the scent of nerfs. (BP) Summerside Tour this was the name of Fitz Roi's Core-wide musical tour, but it was cancelled shortly before the Battle of Yavin for unknown reasons. (SWJ4) Summertime War this was the name given to the intense civil war that broke out between the native Korunnai and the off-world Balawai of the planet Haruun Kal, several decades before the onset of the Clone Wars. It began as a clash of interests, with the Korunnai following the grassers who destroyed the jungles, while the Balawai relied on harvesting the bounties of the jungle to make credits from their exports. For thirty years, the Korunnai staged guerilla raids on Balawai operations, while Balawai militia used gunships and other tracking methods to eliminate any threats. Over time, the Balawai discovered that the key to defeating the Korunnai was to eliminate the graassers. Any grasser found in the open was shot on sight, and the Korunnai were forced to respond. Balawai prospectors, known as jups, were ambushed in the jungles and never heard from again. Over the years, Korunnai children were taught to hate the Balawai, just as Balawai children were raised to shoot Korunnai on sight. Because the war was best fought during the late spring and early summer, before the autumn rainy season and the snows of winter made passage through the jungles impossible, the civil war became known as the Summertime War. During the autumn and winter, both sides spent their time getting ready for the next round of fighting. The Korunnai also came to hate the Separatists, since they supplied the Balawai with weapons and technology, while the Korunnai fought with primitive weapons and tactics. The Summertime War dragged on for many years until the Clone Wars, when the Separatists wooed the Balawai with promises of "freedom" in exchange for control of the Al'Har System. This, combined with the attempt by the Jedi Master Depa Billaba to bring the Korunnai into the Old Republic, forced Mace Windu to return to his homeworld. Once there, he and Depa launched a desparate plan to defeat the Balawai and eliminate Separatist control of the system. With victories at the Battle of Lorshan Pass and the capture of Pelek Baw, Masters Windu and Billaba helped the Korunnai finally defeat the Balawai. With the droid control center in Pelek Baw destroyed, the Separatists were also driven from the system. With the end of hostilities, the Korunnai and the Balawai agreed to work together to form a common and equally-represented government. (SHPT) Summit Class one of the more famous graduating classes of the Galactic Outdoor Survival School, Summit Class included the Rellarin scouf Lunkar An. Summit Class held all the records for completing their final examinations for seven years, until their time of 129.1 standard hours was smashed by Twilight Class, which finished in just 103.7 hours. (AIR) Sump this planet, located along the border between the Mid Rim and the Outer Rim, was the homeworld of the Nuknog race. Nearly a millennium before the Battle of Yavin, the nuknog race literally sold their homeworld to a consortium of unscrupulous businessbeings in exchange for jobs, food, and accommodations. What they got were leftover rations, prefabricated barracks, and generations of indentured and unpaid labor. After several centuries, the Old Republic tried to intervene, shutting down the businesses and ordering hundreds of years of back wages to be paid. Eventually, Sump was returned to the Nuknog people. (IWE1, SWDB, UANT) Sumptor, Banner this Imperial officer was part of the team which was stranded on Dolis 3 in the wake of the peace accord signed between the Imperial Remnant and the New Republic. Banner joined Moff Derran Takkar in his plan to disrupt the wedding of Mara Jade and Luke Skywalker, as a way to strike back against the New Republic. Despite his loyalty to the Empire, Banner was unsure about the petty plans of Moff Takkar and his wife, Anlys. He went along with them, traveling to Coruscant and trying to take out Luke in a brawl, but couldn't bring himself to kill anyone. The wedding, in Banner's mind, was a sign that the galaxy was healing itself, and killing someone would only bring more strife. When Anlys ordered Banner to shoot Jari'kyn, so that the Imperials could steal Mara's wedding dress, Banner refused. Instead, he shot Anlys' escort and was nearly killed by Anlys, but Jari'kyn struck the woman on the head with a section of pipe. Banner and Jari'kyn incapacitated the Imperials, brought the dress to the wedding chapel, and then brought the Imperials to jail. Banner then decided to join the New Republic, and told the police about Moff Takkar's plans to disrupt the wedding. (U) Sumrian this race is native to the Lol System. They are known for their base-eight mathematical system, which is based on the fact that they have four fingers on each hand. They are credited with creating the Df measurement. (ISB) Sumteh Ohleyz this was a response to a clan greeting in the High Tongue, used by many Corellian families during the millennia before the Clone Wars. Usually, one's family name was inserted to indicate more detail on the relationship. Eventually, most families dropped the High Tongue in favor of the Basic language. (MJH) Sun Beetle a bantha-sized insect raised by the Kubaz on Kubindi. They were used as beasts of burden until they were replaced by machines. Although it has been deemed illegal, sun beetle fights are often staged in the criminal underground. (GG4, SWJ10) Sun Caves these natural grottoes were the home of the Golden Sun. (BGS) Sun Crusher third-generation superweapon designed by Qwi Xux and built by Tol Sivron at the Maw Installation. It is a long, four-sided ship about the size of a 6-man fighter, with nearly-indestructible quantum molecular armor plating and a transmitting dish mounted underneath. The dish launches a modulated resonance projectile into a star's core, causing the star to explode. The Sun Crusher flies in a unique upright position similar to a B-Wing, but it has no wings or stabilizers. It was armed with five laser turrets mounted on top and at the four top corners. The prototype built at the Maw was thought to be destroyed by the New Republic after it was recovered from the Maw when Han Solo and Kyp Durron escaped in it. The Sun Crusher was sent into the core of Yavin to be crushed, but it was later stolen by Kyp Durron. Kyp was under the influence of Exar Kun and the Dark Side of the Force, although it worked - to a degree - in the New Republic's favor. He felt that the Imperial weapon should be used to harry various Imperial worlds. The Sun Crusher worked to perfection, but Kyp eventually returned from the Dark influence of Kun to return the ship to the Republic. It was destroyed when it was sucked into the black holes of the Maw. (JS, DA, COTF, EGV) Sun Crystal this unusual gemstone is found only on the planet Jazbina. The crystals are mined in near-total darkness in order to avoid activating the crystals. When they come into contact with light, the crystals absorb it and then shine it back ten-fold in a blinding display. Jazbinans have been known to become addicted to the intense light the crystals shed, and often stare into the planet's sun in an effort to relive the experience. However, this additional light only damages their eyes further. The inly way to cure the addiction is to remain in complete darkness until the urge to look into the light passes. (VQ) Sun Djem this was one of the "marks of combat" defined by the Jedi Knights as part of their lightsaber combat training. Sun djem involved the disarming of a opponent without causing physical injury. While sun djem was one of the basic objectives of Form I combat, the focus of subsequent Forms on the control of one's lightsaber made sun djem all but impossible against another Jedi. (SWI62) Sun Dragon this is a large, avian reptile. (POT) Sun Fac this Geonosian was Poggle the Lesser's chief aide, during the years leading up to the Battle of Geonosis. He was known to be exceptionally intelligent and creative, even for a Geonosian, and played any role that Poggle demanded of him. These roles included attentive aide as well a heartless executioner, although he was most often the Geonosian who first met with offworlders who had business with Poggle. He was also placed in charge of conducting business on behalf of the lesser hives, which many considered an insult to their pride. Sun Fac reveled in this, taking advantage whenever he could, but also earning the hatred of the other leaders. (AOTCN, VD2, GORW) Sun Guard an armored unit of ferocious warriors from the Thyrsus System, the Sun Guard was one of many military units that was active during the Clone Wars. (ISB, WOA34) Sun Gun this is a form of spear gun used by Sedrian warriors. (BGS) Sun Jammer this archaic form of transport used solar wind to move through space. These craft were incredibly large: the main collector dish measured 1,000 meters across, and the main fuselage was 450 meters long. During the Old Republic, and again as the New Order gained control of the galaxy, sun jammer races were quite popular. (GFT) Sun King this ancient man was the harbinger of summer, according to the Ewoks of the Forest Moon of Endor. He was the brother of the Leaf Queen and her sister, the Flower Queen. Their power to change the seasons resided in the beautiful Season Scepter, which was passed from sibling to sibling. (ECAR) Sun Skipper 2000 this form of sun jammer was manufactured by Starshipwrights and Aerospace Engineers Incorporated. It required a pilot and co-pilot to operate, and could carry a single passenger and up to 300 kilograms of cargo. Many of these vehicles were modified for racing applications, during the height of the New Order. (GFT) Sun Squadron the designation of the TIE Fighters garrisoned at Revos, on the planet Storinal, shortly after the Battle of Endor. (WS) Sunaj the Star Destroyer Relentless was supposed to meet a supply convoy here, but it was destroyed by Alliance forces. (XW) Sunaj IV the Imperial frigate Juvani was destroyed by the Alliance near this planet. (FP) Sunber, Janek this man was a native of a backwater world who made his own way through the Imperial Academy, relying on brains and physical skills - rather than a Core Worlds background or political maneuvering - to succeed. This meant that, after he proved to be an average pilot during his training, he was relegated to a career in the infantry. Where other officers used their connections to earn promotions, Sunber earned promotions through hard work and diligence. He was one of a handful of officers who worked side-by-side with the troops under his command, which earned him the respect of his troops. Just after the Battle of Yavin, Lieutenant Sunber found himself stationed on Maridun with his commanding officers, Captain Gage and General Ziering. Although Ziering appreciated Sunber's opennes and candor, Gage and Commander Frickett thought him to be a pretensious poser whose only goal was to show up his immediate superiors. However, Sunber proved more than capable during an Amanin attack, and Ziering recognized that he was much more capable of commanding this forces that either Gage or Frickett. After Frickett's death and Gage's failure to estimate the enemy, Ziering promoted Sunber to Captain and placed him in charge of defending the survivors. (SWELM) Sunberry this species of tree, native to the Forest Moon of Endor, was favored by the Ewoks for its succulent berries. (ECAR) Sunbird a Nharwaak transport ship destroyed by the Empire near the hidden Nharwaak base. (TIE) Sunblossom this beautiful flower was distinguished by its large blossoms, which opened every morning when the sun rose. Despite their pleasant appearance, a number of potent poisons could be extracted from its petals, leaves, and stalk. (HIV, TCD) Sunburst Mining this mining corporation operated a series on mines on the planet Cularin, during the height of the Old Republic. Sunburst spent a large sum of credits in developing a series of mines on Cloud Mountain, hoping to discover the large caches of rare minerals believed to have existed within the Mountain. However, the minerals were never found, and Sunburst went bankrupt when it couldn't repay the debts it incurred while digging the mines. (WOTC, EOS) Sund a weapons manufacturer. (CCG3) Sundance this light exploration ship, piloted by Kyp Durron, accompanied the Courane and the Fireater during the defense of Nam Chorios from the fleet of Moff Getelles and Admiral Larm. (POT) Sundar the human inhabitants of Sundari. (SWJ5) Sundari this planet, the third in the Garos System, was settled about 4,000 years before the Galactic Civil War. It is an arid world, with little or no natural resources except the ores that can be extracted from its rocky surface. A number of mining operations sprang up, and were supported only through sustained trade with Sundari's planetary neighbor, Garos IV. Over the millennia, a mutual relationship evolved which was recently broken. About 200 years prior to the Battle of Yavin, Sundars began moving to Garos IV, and the cultural mix began to grate. An intense civil war broke out, and lasted 82 years before Tork Winger and Tionthes Turi were able to come to an agreement over its ending. Small violations of the truce were noted until the Empire invaded the system, when all such "petty battles" were summarily put to rest. (SWJ5) Sunder this was the name of Jedi Master Plo Koon's personal space transport ship. (WOTC) Sunder 9 this was the codename used by Doctor Nashiak Llalik for his first design of personal power armor. The design itself was scrapped when personal armor was outlawed by the Empire, but he used many of its innovative features in the design of the armor worn by zero-g stormtroopers. The Sunder 9 prototype was armed with a blaster cannon and a flame thrower, and had a rocket pack for quick movements. It provided protection in aquatic and zero-g environments, and used a heat-sensitive body glove to protect the wearer. A sensor package and active monitors provided the wearer with a 270-degree field of vision, in light or dark, and even underwater. (AIR) Sundiver this Acclamator-class troop transport was the flagship of the fleet that was assigned to Jedi Masters Saesee Tiin and Plo Koon, during their mission to prevent the defection of Rendili's home fleet, near the end of the Clone Wars. (RDR) Sundog a group of Alliance CR90 corvettes that was attempting to supply Harkov's fleet during its defection. (TIE) Sundown, Taxer this land baron controlled much of the moisture farming property on Ord Mantell, during the last decades of the Old Republic. He arrived on Ord Mantell with the goal of "cleaning up" the planet, but he simply killed the existing land barons and usurped their operations. Sundown then blamed the deaths on the Mantellian savrips, and incited the villagers to kill the savrips. In the meantime, Sundown set up his operations on Ten Mile Plateau, where he operated a solar energy collection facility. He employed a group of lightsaber-wielding enforcers to protect his facility, in an effort to enhance his projected image as a former Jedi Knight. Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi discovered that the enforcers lacked any independent will, as if Sundown were controlling them with The Force. When the Jedi began to discover Sundown's true motivations, he tried to capture Nella Bold and kill the Jedi. When he tried to escape in Nella's T-24 speeder, Sundown was unprepared for Obi-Wan's attack. Obi-Wan managed to destroy the top fin on the speeder, and Sundown was unable to control the craft. It crashed on Ten Mile Plateau, and Sundown's neck was broken in the crash. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan then discovered that Sundown had been using a mind-control device to augment his claims of being a Jedi Knight, as part of a grander plot masterminded by Baroness Omnino to discredit the Jedi. (LSOM) Sun-dragon according to the mythology of the planet Tatooine, a sun-dragon lived inside the stars Tatoo I and Tatoo II. Smaller cousins of these sun-dragons were believed to inhabit the cores of fusion furnaces. (E3N) Sune, Jorga this man was a crimelord who lived in the city of Iritsa, on Chazwa, during the height of the New Order. He was the only serious rival to Hahz Fallone, and the two maintained an uneasy cease-fire in order to keep the city intact. Sune later revealed that he had helped Fallone begin mining the the planet Eckless, but Fallone later stabbed Sune in the back and made off with the Black Sphere. Sune spent much of his resource trying to locate the Sphere. Shortly after the Sphere was returned to Eckless, Sune and his forces were destroyed by an Imperial fleet while they were searching for the location of Eckless. For some reason, they had stumbled into a system which was deemed off-limited by the Empire, as a result of using the coordinates the found in a false Black Sphere they acquired from Fallone. (ND) Sunesi this was the sentient race of humanoid amphibians which evolved on the planet Monor II. In their native language, the word Sunesi means "pilgrim." The Sunesi are born as furry, senseless creatures who have little idea of the world around them. They are born with diffuse nervous systems and the ability to breathe in the planet's cirrifog-dense atmosphere. After about 15 standard years, they go into a hibernation-like state and begin to pupate. It is at this time that the cirrifog atmosphere is most important, for the small crystals in the fog are a necessary part of their metamorphosis. When mixed with their natural sweat, the crystals in the cirrifog help create a protective coccoon. Inside the coccoon, the young Sunesi are transformed into adults. However, the coccoon's shell becomes quite hard, and many juvenile Sunesi do not survive their pupation because they cannot break out of it. Those which do emerge from their coccoon become intelligent, hairless adults. The turquoise-colored adults have the ability to speak with their mouths, but can also communicate via ultrasonic waves created within their large crania. Their enlarged heads earned them the nickname "lumpheads." The Sunesi have long, thin limbs, and four thin fingers on each hand. The fact that all adults have survived the metamorphosis has led to a species-wide belief in reincarnation. (SWJ10) Sunfighter Franchise an alias used by Han Solo for the Millennium Falcon when he lands on Etti IV after delivering weapons to Duroon. (HSE) Sunfire 1000 this flame projector unit was developed and manufactured by Merr-Sonn during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. It could be mounted on an atmospheric craft or speeder. (SHPT) Sunfire Outpost this remote outpost was located in the deserts of the planet Tatooine, and was established to serve as an early-warning site for vicious storms or Tusken Raider attacks. It was eventually abandoned after a wave of Tusken Raider attacks decimated the support staff and pillaged its supplies. Over time, the ruins of Sunfire Outpost became a haven for desert travelers, although it was constantly under the watchful eyes of the Tusken Raiders. During the height of the Galactic Civil War, Imperial forces tried to occupy the outpost, but were driven off by the Tusken Raiders. (SWMW) Sunfruit a small fruit, often fermented and used to make a flavorful liqueuer. (SE, IF) SunGem Jedi Master Arca Jeth's Delaya-class courier, the Sungem seemed to many of Master Arca's contemporaries to be too powerful a ship for a Jedi. However, these detractors had never actually been inside the courier ship. He had converted most of the cargo space into Jedi training facilities, and adorned the ship with Jedi sigils and a few personal artifacts. Individual chambers could have their environments altered to suit the needs of alien species, and could help Master Arca simulate hostile environments. (EGV, TOJC) Sunglobe an Ithorian light source. Also called a solar globe. (COJ) Sungrass this Xiytiar-class freighter was assigned to Wraith Squadron by the New Republic, during the hunt for Warlord Zsinj. Commanded by Captain Valton, the ship was ugly but nonetheless spaceworthy. (IF) Sungwa a huge, doglike creature found on Bodgen. (DCAR) Sun-jammer Racing this sport was known in casinos which catered to betting on sporting events. (GG11) Sunken City as its name implies, this abandoned city has begun sinking below the surface of the planet Aquilaris. About half of the city remained above the water, and the natives of Aquilaris left it in this state as a monument to those that survived its demise. During the last decades of the Old Republic, several podracing courses wound around and through the sunken city. (RAC) Sunken City Run this was the name given to the pro-circuit podrace which wound through the continually-changing city of Sunken City, on the planet Aquilaris. (RAC) Sunlet, Merc this native of Tirac Munda was a crafty thief with a heart of gold. Well-travelled and highly skilled, Sunlet was proficient in many languages. He was often hired by wealthy individuals who wanted him to find holes in their personal security systems. (CCG2) Sunlight Franchise Han Solo and Droma used this alias for the Millennium Falcon when they traveled to Tholatin in search of information on the whererabouts of Roa and Droma's family. Han assumed the identity of Miek while using this alias. (JE, SBS) Sun-lizard this reptile, native to the planet Tralus, could regenerate its limbs and tail. (EGP) Sun-miner a small spacecraft used by various ancient gas mining crews to collect elements from the corona of a star. (TOJR) Sunn-Childe, Cody this anti-Imperial radical was one of Mon Mothma's early supporters, during the formation of the Alliance. An unusual humanoid being with a frog-like face and tall pointed ears, Sunn-Childe later left the Alliance and a life of violence behind. He established a base of operations on an unusual starship, which resembled a floating jungle with a dome-covered city at its core. This starship was capable of inter-dimensional travel, and escaped the known galaxy for many years until Lando Calrissian and Chewbacca stumbled upon it, shortly after the Battle of Hoth. It was on this strange ship that Sunn-Childe and his followers sought to escape from the madness of the Galactic Civil War, after Sunn-Childe himself emerged rejuvenated from the fires maintained by the M'ust race. It was from the M'ust that Sunn-Childe learned to control his desire for violence, and eventually became a peace-loving individual. It was from the Flame-God of the M'ust that Sunn-Childe claimed to have learned the ability to bring his dreams to life, a skill that allowed him to build his wondrous spacecraft and travel between dimensions. However, all his repressed violence manifested itself as the jungle outside the city, where dangerously wild M'ust patrolled the environs, contained only through tremendous effort on the part of Sunn-Childe himself. When Captain Plikk and her Imperial forces discovered the inter-dimensional location of Sunn-Childe's floating city, she tried to destroy it using the combined firepower of her ships. Sunn-Childe's anger at being attacked flared up, manifesting itself as powerful demons that crippled the Imperial ships. Appalled at his own violence, Sunn-Childe and his majordome Beelyard decided that there could be no peace without sacrifice. Knowing that the Imperial ships were badly damaged, Sunn-Childe called off the demon attack, allowing Plikk to restart her own assault. Plikk used energy from her ships' hyperdrives to destroy Sunn-Childe's floating city, but in doing so she stranded her fleet in the interdimensional nothingness. (NEGC, MC46) SunnGunn this small corporation produced a variety of industrial-strength light sources. (WSV) Sunnida this group of smugglers' freighters was detained by Imperial Customs for carrying illegal drugs during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Sunny Side of Ryloth this song, written and played by the band Red Shift Limit, first appeared on the compilation Thoughts from the Core. It was banned by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9) Sunpetals this flower is found on the planet Timora. (SWJ4) Sunrider this was the name of the small transport ship used by Jedi Master Ikrit, during the early decades of the New Republic. Ikrit found the ship in the hangar at Bast Castle, on the planet Vjun, during a mission to recover the lightsaber of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Anakin Solo, the grandson of the castle's builder, Darth Vader, decided that Ikrit could have the ship for his own use. Ikrit named the ship for Nomi Sunrider, an ancient Jedi Knight who gave up the use of her lightsaber in much the same way that Ikrit had done. The ship was later stolen by Uldir Lochett, when he tried to apprentice himself to the Mage Orloc as a youth. Uldir flew the Sunrider to Exis Station to meet Orloc, and parked the ship in an abandoned docking bay. Unfortunately for Uldir and Master Ikrit, the Ranats which had infested the station dismantled the ship for parts. (VF, KB) Sunrider, Andur Andur was the grandson of Jev Sunrider, and followed in his footsteps to take up training with the force. Andur trained initially under Master Chamma, until Chamma could no longer teach him. Andur had not yet completed his training, however. Master Chamma sent him to take some Adegan crystals to Master Thon, and to continue his training on Ambria, so Andur packed up his wife, Nomi, and their infant daughter, Vima, and headed for the Stenness System. However, upon reaching the main spaceport terminal, Andur tried to avoid a confrontation with some thugs and was killed by the bite of a gorm worm when his attention was elsewhere. (TOJ, TOJC) Sunrider, Jev this ancient Jedi Knight served as the watchman of the Darada System four millennia before the Battle of Yavin. He was later dispatched to Krayiss Two with three other Jedi Masters, to determine the cause of the evil growing there. None of the Jedi ever returned, but Jev's shimmering ghost soon appeared to his grandson, Andur, imploring Andur to take up the Jedi training nad help confront the growing evil in the galaxy. (TOJC) Sunrider, Nomi the wife of Andur Sunrider, Nomi accompanied her husband on a mission to deliver Adegan crystals from Master Chamma to Master Thon. When they were waylayed in the Stenness System and Andur was killed, Nomi suddenly realized that she was as strong with the Force as her husband was, if not stronger. She quickly dispatched the thugs that killed Andur, using his lightsaber to cut them down. She feared the use of the weapon, and later continued her dead husband's trek through the Stenness System to deliver the Adegan crystals to Ambria. There, she herself picked up the Jedi training that was meant for her husband. She trained under Master Thon, who discovered that Nomi was proficient in the use of Jedi battle meditation. Thon also started training Nomi's daughter, Vima. When Bogga the Hutt pursued Nomi and her Adegan crystals to Ambria, Nomi again resisted the use of the lightsaber, but took it up to defend her Jedi Master. She dispatched Bogga's minions, and strode further down the path to becoming a Jedi. It is later revealed by Thon that Nomi's coming is foretold in at least one of the Jedi Prophecies. She was later assigned to assist Ulic Qel-Droma in quelling the civil war in Onderon system, and eventually fell in love with Ulic. That love was short-lived, though, for Ulic fell down the path to the Dark Side of the Force in his attempt to penetrate the Krath. They tried to defeat the Krath in the Empress Teta System, but were repelled. She was part of the Great Council on Deneba, and later returned to the Tetan System to try and persuade Ulic from his dark quest. Her love for him proved to be lesser than his desire to avenge Arca's death, and he left to become Exar Kun's apprentice. She returned to Master Thon, and was caught by Crado and Oss Willum, who had come to kill Thon as part of Exar Kun's pogrom. She and Sylvar were able to stave off the attack, but Nomi was drawn deeper into the Great Sith War. When Ulic Qel-Droma wsa captured and brought to trial on Coruscant, Nomi went with Cay Qel-Droma and Tott Doneeta to try and appeal to Ulic. His Sith possession was too deep for Nommi's love, and the appearance of Exar Kun only strengthened Ulic's powers. Nomi and the other Jedi were powerless as Kun executed Vodo-Siosk Baas, and struggled to follow Ulic and Kun to the Auril Systems. Nomi went to Ossus to assist with the evacuation of the Jedi libraries after Aleema destroyed the Cron System, and was again caught up in Ulic's demise. After Ulic murdered his brother, Cay, Nomi was so enraged that she used the Force in an attempt to cut Ulic off from the Force. Her anger made the attempt extremely effective, and Ulic was completely cut off from the energy of the Force. She resolved herself to the fact that Ulic would never love her again. In the aftermath of the Great Sith War, Nomi threw herself into politics and was the driving force behind the Exis Convocation, but lost tracked of her daughter Vima, who stowed away on Hoggon's ship to seek out Ulic on Rhen Var. Joined by Sylvar, Nomi traveled to Rhen Var to recover her daughter. She discovered that Ulic had never forgotten her, and had in fact carved the likenesses of Nomi and Andur into a cliff of ice with Vima's help. However, she was unprepared for Sylvar's arrival on Rhen Var, and even less prepared for Hoggon's killing of Ulic. After Ulic's body disappeared into the Force, Nomi vowed to focus more on the training of her daughter. Although the Jedi histories don't provide any further information on Nomi Sunrider, it is known that her daughter Vima continued the line of Sunrider Jedi Knights, and her line was thought to be ended with the death of Vima-da-Boda. (TOJ, DA, DLS, TSW, EGC, TOJR, ECH) Sunrider, Vima the daughter of Andur and Nomi Sunrider, Vima was born with a rich family heritage in the use of the Force. Little in known about her early training following the death of her father, but she showed an innate ability to talk with animals. During the Exis Convocation, Vima grew bored when her mother refused to train. Using her rudimentary skills with the Force, Vima stowed away on Hoggon's and convinced him to take her to Ulic Qel-Droma on Rhen Var. Vima believed that Ulic would train her in the Jedi way, despite his lack of contact with the Force, but was unprepared for his initial wrath. However, Ulic realized that Vima had been sent to him for a reason, and agreed to train her. Vima was a quick study, and soon built her own lightsaber. However, to Ulic's dismay, Vima began to grow impatient with the learning process. She was quickly calmed by Ulic, who feared losing her to the Dark Side fof the Force. When Nomi arrived on Rhen Var to take her home, Vima refused to leave Ulic's side. Ulic, for all his despair, discussed things with Nomi and convinced her that he had tried his best to lead Vima toward the Light Side of the Force. When Ulic was killed by Hoggon, Vima and Nomi saw Ulic's body disappear into the Force, and realized that he still had the heart of a Jedi. With his last breath, Ulic proclaimed Vima to be a Jedi herself. Vima returned with her mother, who continued her training. (TOJ, TOJR) Sunrise this news program picked up the story initially written by Cindel Towani for The Life Monitor, detailing the various accounts of New Republic armed forces who fought and died during the Black Fleet Crisis. The article, drafted by Hiram Drayson, was designed to help bolster public support of Leia Organa-Solo. (TT) Sunrunner this immense, ocean-going cutter was one of the fastest ships on the planet Maramere, during the years following the Battle of Naboo. Ambassador Loreli Ro turned control of the ship over to Nym and his mercenaries, during their search for Sol Sixxa. The Sunrunner was unarmed, so Nym's crew took weaponry from their starhsip Havoc and mounted them aboard the Sunrunner. The ship was destroyed in the final battle between Nym and Sol Sixxa, when Nym purposely overloaded its power generators and crashed it into the Trade Federation cutter commanded by Ruuk. With the Federation ship out of the way, Nym asked Sol Sixxa to join his mercenary gang in fighting the Trade Federation's occupation of the Karthakk System. (CRBN) Sunrunner zX this Ikas-Adno landspeeder measured 6.2 meters in length. (GG7) Sunry this former solder was among the many who fought for the Old Republic during the years leading up to the Great Sith War. A noted pilot, he was crippled in battle, but was later awarded the Republic' Hero's Cross medal for his valor. Sunry and his wife, Elora, were married for many years before it was discovered that Sunry was having an affair. It turned out that the woman he was seeing was actually the Sith officer, Elassa. Sunry admitted his mistake, and agreed to end the affair, only to find that Elassa had been murdered in their hotel room. Sunry fled the scene, but several witnesses saw him leave. He was accused of Elassa's murder and brought to trial, where his old friend Jolee Bindo agreed to defend him in court. As the trial played out, it became obvious that Sunry had been the victim of a Sith plot to infiltrate the Republic's military command. His ending of the affair thwarted that plan, so the Sith chose to murder Elassa and plant his Hero's Cross on her body, in an effort to discredit the Republic by implicating him in the crime. Sunry was eventually found innocent, but Elassa's killer was never identified. (KOTOR) Sunset Piers this was the name given to the marina and port located near the city of Corocus, on Pydyr. (EGP) Sunshine this was the name of the reeho bird caught by Reanyn, who was unaware that T'laerean Larn was controlling the bird's mind. (SWJ14) Sunslinger this was one of the many clans of the Nosaurian race, which was native to the planet New Plympto. (CCW) Sunstar this was a magical stone discovered by the Ewoks. The Ewoks refused to use the Sunstar, fearing that its magical power was too strong for them to control. Only the shamn Logray ever dared to use it, combining it with Morag's Shadowstone to defeat the Tulgah witch and maintain the freedom of the Ewoks. (ECAR, SWDB) Sunstone this form of rock gives off an intense glow which is accompanied by a great amount of heat, much like the light and heat given off by a sun. They are often used to heat barren asteroid bases. (TNR) Sun-stone a valuable gemstone. (LCS) Sunulok this Yuuzhan Vong warship, a greater version of the Vua'spar interdictor, was the flagship of Warmaster Tsavong Lah. Like most of the Yuuzhan Vong forces, the Sunulok had been en route to the galaxy for many years, and certain parts of the ship had begun to die off. Nevertheless, the ship still maintained all its weapons and shielding systems, and served well as the Warmaster's vessel. Primary among the ship's operative systems was the collection of dovin basals it used as a gravity well projector and tractor beam. These dovin basals were used to drag New Republic starships out of hyperspace for boarding. Shortly after the Battle of Duro, the Sunulok found itself under attack from Han Solo and the Millennium Falcon. Solo had been running a series of privateer missions for Luke Skywalker's Great River, and ambushed the Sunulok. In a bold maneuver, Han released a cargo of liquid hydrogen in the vicinity of the Sunulok and began firing into it. The hydrogen didn't burn, lacking oxygen in the vacuum of space. However, when exited by the blaster bolts and drawn into the gravity wells of the dovin basals, the hydrogen became quickly compressed. This caused each blasted glob of hydrogen to become a miniature fusion reactor, dumping incredible amounts of energy into the Sunulok's systems. This overloaded the ship, shutting down the organic tractor beam and allowed Han to escape. The Yuuzhan Vong were able to regroup, and eventually the Warmaster launched Battle Plan Coruscant. In the first wave of ships to attack the planet, the Sunulok led an assault from a position hidden in the OboRin Comet Cluster. However, the initial response from the New Republic forces was formidable, and the Sunulok was disabled early in the battle. The ship was badly damaged as the Republic's forces struggled to capture the yammosk hidden inside, and their efforts were ultimately successful. The Warmaster and his crew were forced to abandon the Sunulok and leave it for dead. (BP, EVR, SBS, NJOSB) Sunwhip Flightknife this group of Adumari Blade-32 fighters served aboard the Allegiance during the defense of Adumar. (SOA) Sunwolf this was a model of Ikas-Adno speederbike, and was company's first entry into the military market. It was based on the civilian Starhawk bike, and was a one-seater. Other than this, and the addition of a laser cannon, the Sunwolf is identical to the Starhawk. (SWJ10) Suolriep this planet was the sight of an Alliance prior to the Battle of Yavin. (CCG) Supa Fighter this starfighter was manufactured by Joraan Drive Yards for Black Sun, during the height of the New Order. The basic design was armed with a pair of laser cannons, a light ion cannon, and two concussion missile launchers. (XWA) Super Battle Droid this was a greatly-enhanced version of the basic B1-series battle droid produced by Baktoid Combat Automata for the Trade Federation. The original design, which mimicked the skeleton of a Neimoidian, lacked independent programming and had several pieces of sophisticated technology mounted externally. This meant that the basic battle droid needed a Droid Control Ship to receive orders, and that they were subject to damage in the field. The Super Battle Droid - designated the B2-series - was Baktoid's attempt to solve these design issues. The torso and upper body of the Supoer Battle Droid was beefed up with armor plating, inside of which the droid componentry was protected. A dedicated double laser cannon was built into the droid's right arm, and its manipulator arms could operate several other weapon types. The feet of the Super Battle Droid were detachable, allowing the droid to be fitted with grasping claws or magnetic units to operation in a variety of environments. Large numbers of these combat automatons were purchased by the Confederacy of Independent Systems for their own defense. With the end of the Clone Wars, all B2-series battle droids were issued orders to deactivate, as part of Darth Sidious' plan to consolidate military power and ensure the loyalty of his troops. (SWDB, MBS, VD3) Super Battle Droid Dispenser this was essentially the stationary version of the MTT developed by the Trade Federation, but designed to accommodate the B2-series Super Battle Droid. Each dispenser was an immense, armor-plating unti that could be deployed in the midst of a battlezone. Each dispenser was heavily armored, and provided a sort of base for its contigent of droids to return to for recharging or resupply of ammunition. These units were deployed regularly during the Clone Wars. (LAWS) Super TIE/In this starfighter was developed at the Maw Installation, although the plans for it never reached Imperial space or Seinar Fleet Systems. The Super TIE/In was an improvement on the basic TIE Fighter, but still lacked a hyperdrive. The primary advances were inproved power supply and increased thrust. (JASB) Super Transport VI an outdated container ship manufactured by Kuat Drive Yards. (WS) Super Transport VII this huge container ship was developed as part of the successful Super Transport line by Kuat Drive Yards. The Super Transport VII measured 280 meters in length, and was designed to carry two million metric tons of cargo. It required a crew of 80 to maintain. (OE) Super Transport XI a container ship built by the Kuat Drive Yards, it measures 840 meters in length, and can carry 10 million cubic meters of cargo with a maximum mass of 25 million metric tons. It has room for 40,000 standard containers stored in 20 separate holds, or it can be modified to transport up to three CR90 corvettes. It has limited climatic and pressure controls, and requires a crew of just 100. (SWSB, WBC) Super Vaporator (*) a vaporator large enough to supply all of Tatooine with water. (MRR) Super-class Star Destroyer this was the term used by certain Alliance personnel to describe the Executor-class Star Destroyer that was built by Kuat Drive Yards for the Empire. Often simply referred to as a Super Star Destroyer, the term usually referred to any ship that was larger than the standard Imperial-class Star Destroyer. (IWST) SuperComp VII this massive computer system was manufactured by MicroThrust, during the height of the New Order. (FBS) SuperFlow II this was one of the earliest models of starship computers produced by Hanx-Wargel. It was the computer system chosen for the original B-7 light freighters. (YDR) SuperFlow IV this model of Hanx-Wargel shipboard computer was used on most Corellian YT-1300 stock light freighters produced during the last years of the Old Republic. Han Solo rebuilt his a number of times, in order to get it to monitor and manage all of his unique modifications to the Millennium Falcon. (SWSB, EGW) SuperHaul a series of cargo skiffs manufactured by Ubrikkian. (RPG) SuperHaul Model II this was the second-generation cargo skiff produced by Ubrikkian during the Galactic Civil War. Measuring 9.2 meters in length, the SuperHaul Model II could carry up to twenty passengers or 135 metric tons of cargo. (IA, SWRPG2) SuperHaul Model IIA mod 3 this Ubrikkian Industries cargo skiff was modified for used as an aquatic hunting platform. At twelve meters in length, and equipped with a pair of power harpoons, these craft were used to hunt large fish. The Model IIA mod 3 required a pilot, co-pilot, and two gunners to operate, and could carry two passengers and 150 metric tons of fish. (GSE) Superior this was one of the few Imperial-class Star Destroyers to survive the Yuuzhan Vong's initial attack on the Imperial Remnant, a year or so after the Battle of Coruscant. Unfortunately, the ship was destroyed at the Battle of Bastion. (FH1) Superior Boarding Armor this model of personal, armored spacesuit was produced by Merr-Sonn, and was described as spacetrooper armor for the independent spacer. (PP) Superior Service Medal this basic award was bestowed by the Alliance to individuals who continued to excel in the ongoing battle against the Empire. It was a simple medal, with the Alliance symbol hung from a red and blue ribbon. (ROE) SuperKnight: The Awakening this popular holofilm starred Harlan Ottekvar. (HNN5) Superlaser the most powerful, destructive weapons ever created, superlasers use a huge fusion reactor core and turbine generators to create the intense bundles of energy they unleash. These weapons were first used aboard the Death Star space stations. Multiple superlasers were set around the Death Star's laser eye, and focused on a point just beyond the Death Star's perimeter. When the multiple energy beams met, they collided and combined. The beams were then thrust out on a single path toward their target. The intense power generated by these mutliple beams was sufficient to destoy a planet. The Empire also modified the Death Star superlasers for use on the Eclipse-class and Sovereign-class Star Destroyers. These superlasers were mounted axially on the huge Star Destroyers, allowing the vessels to maintain position and orientation during and after the generation of the laser blast. (SW, ROTJ, ISB, DE1) Superlaser Mark II this was the designation of the primary weapon used aboard the second Death Star. The primary difference between this weapon and that of the first Death Star was in its targetting capability. The Mark II superlaser could target something as small as a capital ship, where the original superlaser was unable to target anything smaller than a moon. (CCG11) Superlift Ore Hauler designed and manufactured by Corellian Engineering Corporation, this 155-meter-long starship was known to be slow, sluggish, barely armored, and poorly protected. Thus, it was often escorted from its prospecting runs. The Superlift required a crew of 10, and could transport up to five passengers and 90,000 metric tons of ore. (PP) Superluminal Transit this was the name used by the Yuuzhan Vong to describe their organic hyperdrive technology. (JE) Supernova Torpedo see resonance torpedo (COTF) Supi this green-skinned Twi'lek female was a Senatorial representative of her homeworld, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. (VD2) Supi this was one of the two female Lethan Twi'leks who accompanied Orn Free Taa everywhere, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (SWDB) Supisy this was a common name given to Twi'lek females, and meant "mysterious female" in the Twi'leki language. (GCG) Suporro Sea this was one of the largest bodies of water found on the planet Brentaal. (CCW) Suppertime this was the brand name of one of the scent tablets produced for use in an Orfite Scent Mask. (PG3) Supply and Procurement a branch of the Alliance's operations, Winter worked there on Averam for a few weeks, where she was known as "Targeter." (TLC) Support when a life witch marries a male and they observe the ritual of the blood kiss, the life witch is bound to Support the male for five years. This Support involves giving the male the vitality and strength of a young man in return for being named the heiress to his estate. (AC) SupraLink this ancient form of personal body armor was produced by ProTech, and was formed from interlocking rings of plasteel. (TOJC) Suprema this being was the leader of the slavers, who took control of the planet Mandalore during the height of the New Order. Rumored to have been picked for the positon by Emperor Palpatine himself, the Suprema was a tall, thin reptile that resembled a long-snouted dragon. The Suprema imprisoned Tobbi Dala, and gloated to Leia Organa that he would also capture Fenn Shysa. However, when Shysa infiltrated the slavers' skeleton base, the Suprema was captured and the slave ring broken. In the fight to secure the base, the Suprema was killed when Tobbi Dala shut the base's blastdoors before a group of airspeeders could launch. The Suprema, and the rest of the slavers, died in the resulting explosion. (LTA4, MC69) Supremacy this song, written and played by the band The Emperor's New Clothes, first appeared on the compilation Totally Patriotic. (GG9) Supreme this was the name used to describe the leader of the Tof invasion force which took control of the planet Zeltros, some time after the Battle of Endor. (MC106) Supreme Chancellor this was the title given to the being who led the government of the Old Republic. Finis Valorum was the last individual to hold the title, until he was unseated in a vote of no-confidence and succeeded by Grand Chancellor Palpatine. (IS1) Supreme Commander the title given to Luke Skywalker by the reborn Emperor Palpatine, shortly after Luke agreed to turn himself to the ways of the Dark Side of the Force and become Palpatine's apprentice. (DE1) Supreme Council this was the name of the governing body that controlled the planet Skye. A Patriarch was elected to lead the Council, with each Patriarch ruling for no more than forty-two years. The Patriarch was alternately chosen from the Highland and Lowland Clans. The Outlander Clan had a single representative on the Council, but this representative could never serve as Patriarch. The forty-two-year term represented the forty-two unique clans in each group. (GMR1) Supreme Defender the name given to a brand of Chepat starship shields used on luxury liners. (IJ) Supreme-class Droid this model of Lovolan droid was originally designed to serve the aristocracy as a servant. The Supreme-class droid was elegantly shaped, giving it a pleasing appearance to most humanoid races. It could communicate in a wide range of languages, and was programmed to understand the high-society nuances of certain Core World dialects. The main drawback of the Supreme-class droid, especially those manufactured after its initial run, was that it was produced to quickly, and the craftmanship was poor. The later models tended to fall apart at the most inopportune times, embarrasing their owners and causing a backlash of bad publicity for Lovolan. Those droid which ended up in the possession of crimelords and other unscrupulous owners were so gracious and willing to please their owners, they would often alllow illicit modifications to their programming. These droids were used as eavesdroppers and money launderers, and the Supreme-class was later investigated for possible security breeches by the Imperial Intelligence agency. (SWJ10) Supressor this was the brand name of Merr-Sonn's R-88 riot control weapon. (WOTC) Suprosa this Corellian CE-2 freighter was owned and operated by Captain Sivar during the Galactic Civil War. Note that X-Wing: Alliance claims that this ship was a Mobquet Transport. He had it upgraded to have stronger shields and hull plating, as well as armed it with a pair of turret-mounted double laser cannons and a pair of concussion missile launchers. The Suprosa was supposedly carrying fertilizer shortly after the Battle of Hoth when word was leaked to the Bothans that it was really carrying highly sensitive Imperial information. This information was leaked by Prince Xizor, from Emperor Palpatine. The contact told the Bothans that the Alliance would want the information, because it involved a construction project that could greatly affect the outcome of the Galactic Civil War. The Bothans tried to get the information to Leia Organa on Tatooine, but she was on Rodia at the time. Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian assisted the Bothans in taking control of the Suprosa, at the cost of a dozen Bothan lives. The Empire had outfitted the Suprosa with hidden weapons systems, making it appear as a fertilizer hauler. It quickly opened fire on the Y-Wings flown by Luke and the Bothans, killing six ships before being disabled and boarded. (SE, SESB, XWA) Surana one of the economic city-states, along with Kinkosa City and Dulai, that generates revenue for Kirtania. (SWJ1) Suraya this man was a minor smuggler who worked the Outer Rim at the height of the New Order. After displeasing Jabba the Hutt, Suraya fled to Tasariq, arriving shortly after Governor Keval placed tariffs on off-world goods. Suraya set himself up as the resident black market supplier, and made a small fortune importing a variety of goods. He purchased the security droid K4X4 to watch his back after Captain Kullan Veleriden staged an attack on his life. (SWJ15) Surdu this Dug statesman was a member of the Black Shred Water clan of Malastare. Surdu was discovered to have been one of Sebulba's ancestors. (NEGC) Sureggi this multi-legged amphibian, native to the planet Kashyyyk, was domesticated and used as a mount by the Wookiees. The body of a sureggi resembled that of a huge centipede, with many pairs of legs running along its length. Each body section was protected by flexible armor plates, and its skin was dry and durable. Its head was spade-shaped, with a wide mouth and two small eyes set atop a bony ridge. The nose of the sureggi was covered with a group of tentacle-like sensory organs, which helped it locate the grubs and small creatures that it consumed for food. Each of the sureggi's twenty-eight legs ended in a long "hand", which gave it exeptional climbing and swimming ability. (SWDB, LAT2, GMR4) SureGrip this small corporation produced a number of climbing accessories manufactured with FrictionGrip, including climbsuits, gloves, boots, and syntherope. (ROE) Surenit Kli'qiy this Caamasi Jedi Knight was known for his honesty. He was once quoted as saying, "Let there be truth between your heart and the Force. All else is transitory." (PJSB) Surepp this herd animal was native to the planet Ansion. Distinguished by their coiled antlers, surepps were favored among Alwari clans because they congregated in tight herds, making them easier to defend against packs of shanh. However, they were more costly to maintain, so only the richest of Alwari clans could afford to keep them. The males of the species had blue fur and dark ruffs of fur around their necks, while the females had green fur and were slightly larger. What made the surepp unusual was the fact that it had three eyes, aligned vertically down their sloping nose. The upper eye was used to see into the sky, the middle eye to keep track of the surepp herd, and the lower eye was used to look for food and obstacles on the ground. While maintained for their meat, the teeth and antlers of the surepp were used to form tools and knives. Because of their densely-packed herds, surepps slept standing up, a position which allowed them to flee at the first indication of a predator. The Ansionians regarded an albino surepp as a good omen, and any clan with a white surepp in its herd was considered lucky. (APS) Sureseal this material, developed by GTU, was used to form patches for the AV-1 series of power armor. (GFT) Sureshot this battered YT-1300 light freighter, which could barely fly, was captained by Izal Waz. It was part of the small fleet of vessels maintained by the Wild Knights, before the left Barab I and joined the Jedi Knights, shortly before the Second Battle of Coruscant. It was destroyed near the Cinnabar Moon, while following the Millennium Falcon back to Coruscant, when it hit an orbital mine and exploded. (REC, WOTC) Sure-Sight developed by Neuro-Saav, this weapons sighting and targeting system was designed for use in protective helmets. Using a proprietary interface, the Sure-Sight could link with a weapon's own sighting system and provide the user with a way to specify a target by simply looking at it. The Ubese used this targetting system in their bounty hunter's helmets, complementing the NiteSite infrared motion sensor. (EGW) SureSnoop this sophisticated tracking device was manufactured by the Rhinsome Tracking Corporation. The main unit was as small as a button, and attached itself to the target's clothing with a pair of tiny barbs. It was capable of providing the exact range, direction, and speed of the beacon, but was also very expensive. (CFG, EGW) Surface Charge Capacitance a weapons-powering system which uses the natural properties of starship hulls to collect and store static energy. As a ship passes through space, it rubs against the various particles which exist in space. This action creates a charge against the ship's hull. In small ships, the hull is able to collect the charge in much the same way a capacitor would. This energy can be shunted into a weapons system, eliminating the need for a separate power generator. This method of powering weapons is not useful on large, capital ships, for the amount of charge is incredible, and cannot be safely shunted into weapons. (BTS) Surge this was the alias used by the New Republic for the patrol ship Instigator, when the ship was used to infiltrate the Kaarenth Dissension. (SWJ8) Surge Arrestor this starship component was used to provide protection to delicate systems in the event of a power surge. The surge arrestor used special circuits to dampen the effects of a power surge, providing a steady current to downstream systems. (FH1) Surge-coral this variation on yorik coral was used by Yuuzhan Vong priests and military leaders during the ritual of escalation. A small, horn-shape piece of surge-coral was placed inside the shoulder of a worthy Yuuzhan Vong by an implanter, where it was fused to the bone and gave the Yuuzhan Vong a pointed knob at the shoulder which indicated their rank. As a warrior was honored for more and more bravery, he was implanted with more surge-coral. The coral continued to live after implantation, providing a constant and painful reminder of the warrior's service to the Yuuzhan Vong. The Yuuzhan Vong later developed surge-coral which could receive commands form a yammosk, giving the warriors with implants the advantage of working as a well-coordinated unit. (JE, BP, DW) Surgeon's Gambit a series of moves used in the game of Firepath. (CSWDW) Surgica Galactica Journal this was one of the foremost publications on the current state of medicine throughout the galaxy, published during the last decades of the Old Republic. Several threads of articles dealing with the problems and necessities of operating on clone troopers were popular during the height of the Clone Wars. (MBS) Surgical Umbrella Field this specialized form of shielding was developed on the planet Haruun Kal, during the Old Republic, to help fight off a variety of native fungi which fed on metals and silicates. The umbrella could be erected over a single docking bay or an entire spaceport, to eliminate additional bacteria and mold. (SHPT) Surgoth, Van Jahan this man, a native of the polar regions near the Sea of Jarad, on the planet Tralus, was a noted "stabman" - the name used to describe the harpooners who hunted styanax. He tended to blend in with the rest of his tribe, and almost never spoke aloud. He preferred to let his actions speak, a trait which carried over into his training of other "stabmen." (CCW) Suribran Tu this Ishi Tib was the leader of his homeworld, Tibrin, during the early stages of the Clone Wars. He was loyal to the Old Republic, and struggled to keep his planet a member of the Republic despite popular sentiment to join the Separatists. He used strong-arm tactics, and even political assassinations, to maintain his position and the power he wielded, a fact that the Separatist underground on Tibrin used to their advantage. When Count Dooku arrived to negotiate with Suribran Tu for the rights to use Tibrin as a base for Separatist activites, Suribran Tu seemed to be open to any suggestion the Count had. Dooku, however, was not interested in platitudes. He consulted his bodyguards, among them the turncoat Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos. Quinlan reminded the Count that Suribran Tu was just as corrupt as the Old Republic, and was not worth the effort of negotiation. Dooku agreed, and used his lightsaber to behead Suribran Tu in one smooth stroke. Dooku then installed Sora Bulq as the provisional governor. Suribran Tu's death at the hands of the Separatists was welcomed by the Ishi Tib populace, who eagerly joined the Confederacy of Independent Systems. (J4) SuriTech Foodstuffs this small corporation produced a number of chemical detection systems for personal use as well as for use on starships. These devices allowed owners to analyze the chemical contents of unknown foods, or to monitor the levels of carbon dioxide and other dangerous chemicals in the air supply, providing early warnings of life support system failure. (PSG, GFT) Surl this man worked as a mid-level customs agent on the planet Brentaal, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Unknown to most other beings, however, was that Surl was actually an undercover agent for the Imperial Security Bureau, and a corrupt one at that. He worked closely with Dania to uncover rebel cells on the planet, as well as to skim as many credits out of the Imeprial bank accounts as he could. (CCW) Surlan this was a common name among the Filordi race. (UANT) Surlev this Imperial Navy Commander served as Barse Neoman's second-in-command aboard the Strike-class cruiser Ion Storm during the last years of the New Order. Surlev was exceedingly loyal to Governor Newen Streeg, a fact that forced Captain Neoman to keep an eye on Surlev. They were ordered to await the arrival of Major Stipling from Yen-2, but when he didn't return Surlev ordered the Ion Storm to the planetoid. There, Surlev discovered that Limna Yith had destroyed the outpost on orders from Sprax, and Surlev vowed to track the Kerestian down and bring her to Imperial justice. He tried to knock out Abek's Station to recover her, but a team of Mal Biron's spacers got to her first. Surlev continued his pursuit, hoping to displace Neoman as commander of the Ion Storm. (SSR) Surma this was the largest port city located on the planet Najiba. (BSS) Surn, Alic this easy-going gambler was one-half of the most famous brother and sister bounty-hunting team in the galaxy. They worked through the House Neuvalis syndicate. Alic was level-headed in battle, and worked hard to ensure the safety of his sister, Vika. (GG10) Surn, Vika this tall, muscular woman was one-half of the most famous brother and sister bounty-hunting team in the galaxy. They worked through the House Neuvalis syndicate. Where her brother Alic was level-headed in battle, Vika was emotionally disturbed and revelled in making the kill. She was hospitalized at a young age, shortly after the deaths of their parents in a speeder wreck. From that point onward, she was mentally unbalanced. She was something of a fitness fanatic, and trained constantly in order to maintain her almost super-human strength. (GG10) Surnack this small manufacturer produced a number of personal-use computer peripherals. (GFT) Suroc this bounty hunter tried to acquire a nashtah for an upcoming hunt on Midani by inquiring with the owner of the Rancor's Den on Andasala.Note that he is also referred to as Turoc in Galaxy Guide 11: Criminal Organizations. (GG11) Surron StarTech this starship manufacturer was the primary source of Surronian craft. (PP) Surronian this race of hive-mind lifeforms had a guild-based society in which each guild maintained its own hive mentality. They produced some interesting starship designs, each of which was a unique artifact displaying their guild's technology. Their ships were originally used only by Surronians, although some have been given as gifts to individuals who have donated their efforts to help the Surronians. Eventually, hit with an economic depression that threatened to unravel their society, the Surronians entered a contract with Rendili StarDrive, and produced the Starlight freighter. With the funds from the sales of the Starlight, the Surronians were able to get back on the road to economic recovery. They also began releasing a "limited edition" of their starship designs to the general public, further increasing their net wealth. (EGV, SS) Surtsey a remote city-area on Coruscant. Mon Mothma owned an estate there, after her retirement from running the New Republic. (BTS, TT) Surussk this was one of the more common names used by Trandoshan hunters. Like most Trandoshan names, it was reserved for males, but could be adopted by those rare females who became hunters. In the Trandoshan language, the name meant "decapitates his prey". (GCG) Survapierre this drug was outlawed for recreational use, during the decads prior to the Battle of Naboo. It still had a variety of medicinal uses, so survapierre was never completely banned. A small but lucrative trade in smuggled survapierre sprang up to supply recreational users and abusers with the drug. (TAE) Survey Datapad much smaller than a directional transponder, this device allows a scout or military field personnel to know their location on a planet by triangulating positions of known orbital and topological features. (ROE) Survey-class Crawler developed and produced by TaggeCo, this 40-meter-long transport craft was a miniature version of the Sandcrawlers scavenged by the Jawas of Tatooine. The Survey-class crawler required a pilot and co-pilot to operate, and could accommodate up to 20 metric tons of cargo and 26 passengers. (GMR6) Survival Cape see Thermal Cape (SME) Survival Day this was the name given to the specially-staged fights held at the Dool Arena, located in The Broken Tusk on Reuss VIII. The Gamorrean brothers, Gorge and Greel, opened The Broken Tusk after-hours to top Imperial officers and their staffs. Prisoners who refused to speak under interrogation were given two options: speak, or defeat Tull Raine in one-on-one combat. Most prisoners chose to speak, but more than a few were killed in combat. (WSV) SurvivalGear this manufacturing corporation produced a number of wilderness survival tools, such as water purification systems and lightweight cooking systems. (ROE) Survivor this was the name of a Corellian Engineering Corporation emergency lifeboat. The Survivor measured 10 meters in length. (CSA) Survivors this was the name given to those beings who were part of the original Outbound Flight Project, and who managed to survive its destruction. In the wake of the attacks, there were just fifty-seven Survivors. By the time Outbound Flight was discovered, some fifty years after its disappearance, only ten Survivors remained. Three of them - Chas Uliar, Tarkosa, and Keely - served on the Managing Council. The other seven were too feeble to move about. After the Vagaari threat was eliminated, the Survivors grudgingly agreed to accompany the Outbound Flight Colony to Nirauan, staying as far away from the New Republic as they could. (SQ) Survivors the name used by the descendants of Xim the Despot's followers, the Survivors live in isolation on the planet Dellalt, guarding the secret of the Queen of Ranroon and awaiting the time when another despot rises to power and unlocks the keys to Xim's power. They shun contact with the other humans living on Dellalt, although a number of them have taken jobs in various levels of Dellaltian commerce. These positions allow them to monitor the comings and goings of parties interested in the long-lost treasures of Xim. They keep their total population to around 100 people, to help keep themselves hidden from mainstream life. They have segregated their population into two levels: the workers, who are hypno-imprinted to do what they are commanded to do; and the leaders, who understand the legacy handed down to them from Xim. They wear the ancient clothing and armor used by Xim's forces. Since landing on Dellalt, they have set up a quasi-religion around the search for the High Command and the next galactic despot. The center of this religion is the beacon which they project into space. The beacon contains the clues to Xim's power, which the Survivors believe will be interpretted by the next despot. The Survivors held off during the time of the Old Republic, realizing that they did not have the resources to overthrow the Republic. When the Empire was born and backwater systems like the Tion Hegemony were left to themselves, the Survivors began strengthening their beacon. When Han Solo, Chewbacca, Badure, and Hasti arrive on Dellalt, the Survivors had begun making sacrifices which they believe will strengthen the beacon and help the next despot find them. The Survivors were routed when the Guardian Corp was destroyed. (HSL) Survivor's Fund this was the name used by fighter pilots to denote any sabacc or gambling pot which was left whenever their squadron was called to active duty. Any game interrupted by a combat order had its pot added to the Survivor's Fund, which was distributed to the surviving members of the families of pilots who were killed in the line of duty. (IR) Susejo one of the first entities consumed by the Sarlacc located in the Great Pit of Carkoon, Susejo's consciousness was contained in the Sarlacc. Susejo infiltrated himself into all of the Sarlacc's victims' minds, trying to obtain some form of amusement. Susejo was a native of the planet Choi. He had been in the Sarlacc for well over four thousand years, and was more than a little insane when Boba Fett was swallowed by it. Susejo amused himself - and the Sarlacc - by tormenting the Sarlacc's victims with stories and jokes. (TJP) Susevfi this name was used to describe the moon Suarbi 7/5 by the colonists who tried to tame the world centuries ago. It is a shortening of its official name. (IJ) Suskafoo this Verpine was one of Ackbar's assistants, and was a leader of the Shantipole project. He is a prime example of the Verpine's child-like sense of wonder, and his antenna twitch whenever he gets excited. Known to his friends as Foo, he quickly mastered the Basic language. He was also an open supporter of the Alliance, and acted as a go-between for his hive and Ackbar. (SFS) Suspensa this was a form ear jewelry that originated on Naboo. Unlike regular earrings, suspensas dangled from the earlobe on silver or gold pendants. At the end of the pendant was a small, jeweled ball that contained a small repulsor that kept the ball in the air and away from the neck. (VD3) Susuax this small corporation produced a variety of tools and implements for scouts and explorers, during the early years of the New Republic. (GUN) Su'Suv this was a noted Ubese soldier. (UANT) Sut one of the family names used by the Bothan people, it literally meant "baker". (GCG, WOTC) Sutel, Yald this Imperial General served the Imperial Remnant as an attache' to Vice Admiral Ark Poinard during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. (HT) Suthre one of the four moons orbitting the planet Onderon. (TOJC) Sutloo this man was one of the original settlers of the planet Seregar, and eventually went into business for himself. He owned and operated Sutloo's Trading Post, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (ND) Sutloo's Trading Post this general store was located in the jungles outside Storrd Township, on the planet Seregar. (ND) Suttridge, Beryl this man served as the Ur-Dean Emeritus at the College of Astrocartography on Charmath, durin gth eearly years of the New Republic. He wrote an extensive paper on the Moddell Sector, to bring some of the sector's natural phenomena to light with respect to the events of the Battle of Endor. (GMR9) Sutu this Imperial recruit was part of Kyle Katarn's squadron, during the taking of asteroid AX-456. (SFE) Suub this surname was common among the Sullustan race, and meant "wainwright" in the Sullustan language. (GCG) Suubatar this immense creature was native to the planet Ansion. It had six long legs, and each foot ended with six long, clawed toes. This combination of thirty-six toes allowed the suubatar to race across the grasslands of Ansion at incredible speeds, often appearing to run just above the ground using only their toes to propel themselves along. They were also excellent swimmers, using all their toes to literall "grab" the water. The Alwari nomads were the first to domesticate the suubatar for use as a mount, and it was a symbol of pride and standing to have a splendid specimen as a mount. When a suubatar stood up, it was three times as tall as a human, and its neck and upper back rose at a steep angle. This required that the Ansionians use a high-backed saddle, known as a viann, that kept them in an upright position. Most suubatars had light, golden-brown fur striped with green, allowing them to blend into the grassy plains of the planet. They were omnivorous, able to feed on just about anything that happened to be in their path. The head of a suubatar was smooth and wide, with a single nostril and flat ears to make it aerodynamic. Its jaws were unable unhinge, giving the suubatar the ability to consume foods which were larger than its own mouth. The tail of a suubatar was long and thin. (APS, WOTC) Suul the chosen name of the Solo clan when they went into hiding during the Clone Wars. First used by Dalla Solo, and removed by Han Solo. (CPL) Suuliem this was the name of a Sullustan family. Platt Okeefe employed a Sullustan pilot from this family. (PSPG) Suung Aruh this young, Yuuzhan Vong Shaper was apprenticed to Nen Yim, in the wake of the death of Mezhan Kwaad. Suung Aruh had been briefly trained by Tiq Qiqah before joining Nen Yim aboard the Baanu Miir. (EVR) Suuri this species of crustacean was native to the planet Tynna, and was considered a delicacy by the Tynnans. (EGP) Suuv Ban D'Krid Cruiser this Yuuzhan Vong warship measured 720 meters in length, and was the closest analog to a standard cruiser in the New Republic Navy. It carried a complement of thirty-six coralskippers in several yorik coral arms, and its hull was studded with forty plasma projector weapons. A crew of 480 warriors was required to keep the ship operative, and it could accommodate up to 1,930 troops and 2,000 metric tons of cargo. Although they were equipped with a collection of dovin basals, the Suuv Ban D'Krid cruiser could not generate an interdiction field. These craft were usually accompanied in battle by one or more Uumufalh gunships. (NJOSB) Suvac a somewhat complex game of strategy and skill. (GG11) Suvam Tan this ancient Rodian was an ancestor of Suz Tanwa. It was Suvam Tan who stored five priceless artifacts in the Yavin System some 4,000 years before the Battle of Yavin, then encoded their locations in a wondrous crystal. Suvam Tan had come to the Yavin System to explore, and was enslaved when Exar Kun took control of the Massassi on Yavin 4. During this time, he had access to the great temples, and he had enough of his own mind about him to remember where the best treasure was. After escaping from Kun, Suvam Tan was named the administrator the ancient Yavin Station. From a base on the station, Suvam Tan made a name for himself as a craftsbeing. Not only could he fix anything, but Suvam Tan could find almost anything. When Yavin Station began to fail, Suvam Tan took his most valuable possessions and hid them in shielded cargo pods. Their locations were placed in the crystal, and Suvam Tan had the crystal shipped back to his only child on Rodia. The secret of the crystal was lost for many generations, until Suz Tanwa figured it out. Suvam Tan hid the first trove in the atmosphere of Yavin itself, a shielded cargo pod that contained five huge corusca gems. The second artifact, an ancient holoprojector with what appeared to be a pyramidal holocron, was jettisoned to the ground on Yavin 13. Suvam Tan believed that no sentient life existed on Yavin 13, but the cargo pod was discovered and maintained by a group of Gerbs. The third pod, which had become embedded in a mountain on Yavin 8, contained a set of blaster weapons from the time. The fourth pod was found on Yavin 4, and the crystal claimed it contained the battle armor of Exar Kun, the Dark Lord of the Sith who once controlled the moon. How Suvam Tan came to possess it was never discovered. The last artifact was never placed in a cargo pod, but was in Suvam Tan's back pocket when Yavin Station exploded. Suvam Tan died in the explosion, and his preserved body was discovered by Suz Tanwa, also on Yavin 22. In his back pocket, Suz Tanwa found the lightsaber he had built by himself during his stay on Yavin Station. (PH) Suvoli Cream this creamy, white sauce was often served with steamed Velossian caramachi shell-backs. (GFT) Suwantek Systems manufacturers of TL-series freighters, Suwantek was owned by Sienar Fleet Systems. (SS) Suz Tanwa this female Rodian was generally considered the most popular female member of her species, outside of the entertainment industry, during the early years of the New Republic. She had never taken a mate, although she was good friends with the Rodian smuggler Chihdo, and was the eldest living member of her clan when she accepted a position as the Chair of Xenoarchaeology at a prestigious Coruscant university. Her resume up until that point was filled with her exploits as a treasure hunter, and her twenty-year career was capped with the discovery of riches beyond anyone's dreams in the Yavin System of the galaxy. The locations of five treasure troves had been passed down from generation to generation in her family for more than 4,000 years, encoded in a seemingly worthless amulet that had been created by Suvam Tan. She discovered the information shortly after the Battle of Yavin, and worried about trying to obtain it while the Empire was still trying to force the Alliance out of the system. The first trove, hidden in the atmosphere of Yavin itself, contained five huge corusca gems. The second artifact, an ancient holoprojector with what appeared to be a pyramidal holocron, was found in the possession of a group of Gerbs on Yavin 13. The third pod, embedded in a mountain on Yavin 8, contained a set of 4,000-year-old blaster weapons. The fourth pod was found on Yavin 4, and the crystal claimed it contained the battle armor of Exar Kun, the Dark Lord of the Sith who once controlled the moon. The last artifact - Suvam Tan's handmade lightsaber - was hidden on Yavin 22. Her personal memoirs were published several years after the Battle of Endor, and attracted an audience among the students at the Jedi praxeum on Yavin 4. (PH) Suzal the leader of the Five, Suzal delighted in taunting his victims as he tortured them. He captured Han Solo, Leia Organa, and Chewbacca when they were pursued by Vor Childermoss, and brought them all to the Hellhoop. Thinking Chewie to be a dumb animal, he placed the Wookiee in the Menagerie. There, Chewbacca freed the other captives, including the Force Demon Wuzzek. Wuzzek went crazy, exacting revenge for his imprisonment by killing the members of the Five. Suzal was Wuzzek's second victim. (CSWDW) Suzdice this was a noted Clawdite. (GMR10) Suzu this young woman was one of many natives of the planet Herdessa who didn't want the New Republic to take control of the galaxy, in the wake of the Battle of Endor. Suzu and her friend, Finn, lobbed mudballs at Leia Organa and Mon Mothma, when the two leaders of the Alliance arrived on Herdessa to discuss the planet position on a new galactic government. Leia later discovered that Suzu was one of the leaders of the peasant underground which tried to overthrow Brylin and the affluent leaders of the guilds. (MC88) SV-45 this Corellian Translines StarSpeeder 3000 shuttle made a regular run to Vohai during the early years of the New Republic. (SWJ15) SV-50 Swift-Strike this was the full name of the Venaari Strike speeder, manufactured by Venaari Enterprises during the height of the New Order. It measured nine meters in length, and required a single pilot and a gunner to operate. The pilot controlled the craft as well as the front-mounted double laser cannon, while the gunner handled a turret-mounted heavy blaster cannon. The SV-50 could carry up to ten troopers and a metric ton of cargo. (SWJ5) Svan this man, a native of the planet Jomark, was a villager who got involved in a dispute with Tarm, some five years after the Battle of Endor. The dispute was mediated by Joruus C'baoth, with the help of Luke Skywalker, who had just arrived on the planet. Svan didn't agree with C'baoth's decision that he should pay Tarm his wages, and drew a slugthrower on the Dark Jedi. C'baoth countered by injuring Svan with Force lightning. (DFR) Svaper this creature was originally found on Rodia, but has since been discovered on a number of worlds throughout the galaxy. The average svaper measured up to three meters in length, although older specimens could attain lengths of six meters. They lived in the water and were known as vicious predators. Their thick, coarse scales were highly-colored, and protected the length of the svaper's body. Just behind the head, the scales were elongated into a collection of spines which protected the vulnerable gills. The mouth of the svaper is filled with long, needle-like teeth which is used to grab hold of its prey. Once it caught its prey, the svaper wrapped its muscular body around the prey and dragged it underwater to drown. It then swallowed the prey whole. Rodians often captured large svapers and used them in wrestling contests. (COG) SVC-700 this voice scrambler was produced by Ulkop Securities during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Appearing to be a simple piece of jewelry, the SVC-700 blocks the reception abilities of nearby surveillance devices by emitting a low-frequency distortion field. This device does not prevent a nearby individual from hearing conversation, however, but provided a measure of security in an unknown environment. (GFT) Svelte-class Shuttle this Imperial shuttle was built by Silvuit Corporation after the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn, in an effort to replace the aging Lambda-class shuttles. A sleek, fast, and highly maneuverable ship, the Svelte-class shuttle was beetle-shaped and coated with gloss black plating. Measuring 17 meters in length, it required a pilot and co-pilot, 4 gunners, and could accommodate 15 passengers and 50 metric tons of cargo. The wings of the Svelte-class can be raised - similar to the Lambda-class - when under attack. The shuttle is armed with a pair of double blaster cannons and a pair of laser cannons. They were also equipped with hyperdrives. Because of their black finish and unusual looks, these craft were sometimes referred to as the Vader-class shuttle, in reference to Darth Vader's black armor. (JASB, SOG) Svitalos this city, located on the planet Fwillsving, was destroyed by riots after the planet's bolo-ball team upset Kubindi 1-0, shortly before the onset of the Clone Wars. More than 4 million beings jammed into the city streets, looting and pillaging everything in sight. (HNN4) S'viv this was a common female name given to Sullustan females. It meant "energetic" or "lively" in the Sullustan language. (GCG) Svivren this planet, the homeworld of the Svivreni race, was a well-defended, major commercial world located near Berchest. According to Rebellion, Svivren was located in Sesswenna Sector. It had several major climate zones, including harshly cold mountains and uncomfortably warm plains. (TLC, REB, MJEH, LCSB) Svivreni this was the native language of the Svivreni people. (GMR9) Svivreni this species of stocky, furred humanoids was native to the planet Svivren. The Svivreni are known for their stubbornness, and their adherence to no-weapons philosophies. They have large, bat-like faces, and their heads are covered with flowing black hair. Svivreni custom demands that adults never trim their hair, as the length of an individual's hair is often regarded as an indication of fertility and intelligence. A heavy, metal ring held the hair in a loose rope. The fingers of the Svivreni were unusual in that they had three joints, providing dexterity and gripping power. Note that The Last Command describes men dressed in the robes of Svivreni traders. (TLC, LCSB, HR, JQ5) SVT-300 this was a model of stun cloak manufactured by Koromondain PDS. (GG10) SVT-300 this version of the stun cloak was produced by Koromondain PDS. (GFT) SW1-04 this was the model number of a series of computer repair droids developed by the Empire. (BI) SW-12c this ion cannon was produced by ArMek during the early years of the New Republic. It was one of the main weapons used by FreiTek on the Gladiator Assault Fighter. (SWI80) SW2 ArMek ion cannons. (XW) SW3 ArMek ion cannons. (TIE) SW4 this was an early model of ArMek laser cannons. (SCRE) SW-4 this was an early version of ArMek's ion cannon. (SOG) SW7 ArMek ion cannons. (SCRE) SW-7 this Armek ion cannon battery was used in the armament of the basic Mon Calamari star cruisers. (EGW) SW-7a this was designation of ArMek's advanced SW-7 ion cannons. (XW) SW-95 this portable message transceiver was produced by Cirenian Communications during the height of the Galactic Civil War. A palm-sized canister, the SW-95 allowed its user to send out brief communications with very little power by "piggy-backing" them onto other tranmissiom signals. The SW-95 was designed for emergency use, in case a being became stranded in an unknown area. (GFT) SW-967 this was the callsign of one of the many stormtroopers who served under Admiral Galak Fyyar, during the early years of the New Republic. (JK2) Swagg this pirate Captain tried to steal rare, Gungan statues from the sacred swamps around Lake Umberbool, shortly before the Battle of Naboo. Swagg was a humanoid with blue skin and piercing, red eyes. Swagg employed droids for the manual labor, then hoped to reap the benefits of selling the statues to collectors. However, his efforts were thwarted by Rep Been, and Swagg was forced to blast away from his own ship in an escape pod to avoid being captured. However, Swagg burned for revenge, and realized that some of his droids must have survived. He returned to Otoh Gunga and reactivated 3-S and 5-S, and tried to destroy the Lake Umberbool arena. Unfortunately for Swagg, he was intercepted by Captain Tarpals before he could set his explosives. In a fierce struggle, Swagg tried to shoot Tarpals, but the shot went wide and ricocheted back to Swagg. He was hit squarely in the chest, and died of the wound. (E1A10, E1A11, E1A12) Swain Import/Export Emporium owned and operated by Pret Swain, this well-known business catered in all forms of artwork. While many considered the location to be almost like a museu, everything was for sale. The Emporium was located in the city of Cjaalysce'I, on Socorro. Like many businesses on Socorro, the Emporium was not all the it seemed. In fact, the majority of its customers came to purchase weapons from the showroom hidden below ground. (BSS) Swain, Pret originally a native of Alderaan, this man was one of the most powerful information brokers on the planet Socorro at the height of the New Order. His parents were scholars at Alderaan University, but were killed with the planet was destroyed by the first Death Star. Pret was visiting his uncles, Vance Caelli and Rondale Merced, on Socorro at the time. Pret learned the business of doing business on Socorro from Karl Ancher, and was also involved in the acquisition and sale of valuable antiquities and illegal weapons. Pret's father discovered a portrait of Cjaalysce Beal in the ruins near Cjaalysce'I, and presented it to Benoni Ulte. The portrait - named Tehja Larel - was rumored to be accompanied by the spirit of Iann Doaba. Pret owned the Swain Import/Export Emporium in Cjaalysce'I, and used it to dabble in both art and weapons. He later inherited control of the Caelli-Merced Syndicate from his uncles. Pret was also close friends with Rakikta and Kuykenda, hom he rescued from the hold of a slave galleon he captured in the Ottega Sector. (BSS) Swallow Mud Marsh this huge, marshy swamp is located on the planet Baroonda. (RAC) Swallowing Wastes this area of Tatooine was the site of one of Jabba the Hutt's supply bunkers. (MEAS) Swamp Beast an alien creature found on the planet Trinta, the swamp beast appeared to be an animated mound of compost. It was an entity which had been corrupted by the Dark Side nexus found on the planet, and could sprout claw-tipped arms to capture its prey. (DOE) Swamp Beetle this was a species of noxious insects, which lived in swamps and fed on carrion. (MCI7) Swamp Gas this was the code name used by Durge to describe the chemical weapon unleashed by the Separatists on the moon of Ohma-D'un, shortly after the Battle of Geonosis. The thick, green, gaseous substance was highly corrosive, eating away at the skin while destroying lung tissue when it was breathed. Durge and Asajj Ventress had been sent to the system to use the swamp gas on the planet Naboo, but the heroic efforts of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Zule prevented them from unleashing the chemical weapon. Shortly after recovering from his wounds, Obi-Wan set out with four other Jedi Masters to obtain the antidote to the swamp gas, in case the Separatists ever tried to use it again. Of the group - which included Knol Ven'nari, Jon Antilles, Nico Diath, and Fay - only Obi-Wan survived to return the antidote to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. (RNFW, RBR) Swamp Hider this was a slang term used by bounty hunters to describe any being who chose to hide, rather than fight back. (T18) Swamp Level this was one of the more difficult levels to reach in the game called Wookiee Warpath. (YDR) Swamp Maiden these female aliens were generally considered to be among the galaxy's best exotic dancers. (LTA2) Swamp Serpent a reptile native to the swamps of Marca, the swamp serpent was a sinuous brown-scaled snake which hunted in "schools" of 10-15 members. Like other reptiles, swamp snakes must breathe air, so they nest on the banks of the minimal land on Marca. (POM) Swamp Shark a predatory fish native to the swamps of Marca, the average swamp shark measured a meter in length, and was a solitary hunter with little fear. (POM) Swamp Slug a huge, amphibious creature found in the swamps of Dagobah, the swamp slug was a large omnivore with pale skin and large yellow eyes. On top of its head were a pair of thick antennae. The slug swims through the waters of the swamp, sucking small creatures and plants into it long mouth/throat. It then uses its internal muscles to crush the food against thousands of tiny grinding teeth that line its throat. The swamp slug has very few internal organs, aside from its rudimentary brain and its stomach. The swamp slug has been known to attack and devour the dangerous dragonsnake. A collection of short, grasping pseudopods provided a way for the swamp slug to grasp its partner during mating. Naturally hermaphroditic, swamp slugs could not reproduce unless on partner was male. The female then laid hundreds of eggs in the muddy silt. (ISU, WSW) Swamp Snail this was a plentiful mollusk that was native to the swamps of the planet Drongar. (MBS) Swamp Speeder see Infantry Support Platform (VD3, X3) Swamp Squash this gourd, which had edible flesh, was native to the planet Dagobah. (IWST) Swamp Toad this was a species of large toad, native to many swamp-covered planets throughout the galaxy. (YDR) Swamp Trooper this type of Imperial scout trooper wore a specialized suit of armor that helped the trooper operate in a humid, swampy environment. The armor protected a specialized, sealed environmet suit. Special breathing apparatus, an emergency flotation package, and enhanced vision equipment provided the ability to move about in the often poisonous atmosphere of a dense swamp. (POM) Swamp Turkey this is another name for the nuna. (SW1) Swamp Womp Rat known as swamp wompers, these creatures were related to the womp rats of Tatooine. They had evolved on the damp, marshy world of Cularin, and were covered with dark fur. Their whiskers were sensitive to vibration, and helped the swamp womp rat hunt its prey while underwater. These creatures often attacked in packs, swarming over their prey to ensure its capture. (WOTC) Swamp Worm this large carnivore was native to the rainforests of the planet Veron. They were at home in the muddy swamps of the coastal regions, lying in the mud and waiting for their prey to walk by too close. The four-meter-long swamp worm would lunge at its prey, often capturing a surprised animal and dragging it into the swamp. (PG1) Swamp-cat this race of feline creatures was known for its incredible strength. (MC7) Swampcrawler a six-wheeled vehicle used on Circarpous V to maneuver through the swamps. It has a unique central wheel which is spherical, and allows the crawler to turn almost immediately in response to the terrain. They are often referred to as mudmaulers. (SME) Swamphulk this was another name for the droidbreaker. (CCW) Swampspeeder this was the generic term used to describe an repulsor-equipped vehicle used on aquatic or water-covered worlds. The T-47 was an excellent example of how a speeder could be modified for use as a swampspeeder, with flotation devices and watertight components being added to ensure safe operation in wet environments. (NEGV) SwampStunner this Glottalphib weapon shoots a bolt of energy which induces intense pain when it strikes its target. (TNR) Swampway 200 this skimmer race took place each year at the Ugnorgrad Swampway, in the city of Ugnorgrad, on the Ugnaught Surface. King Ozz presided over the annual race during the early years of the New Republic. (PH) Swamp-wriggler a creature considered a delicacy by Jiliac the Hutt shortly after she became pregnant. Although the wrigglers gave her indigestion, Jiliac believed that the growing fetus needed the nourishment. She continued to eat the creatures after she gave birth. (RD) Swan, Bultar this woman was a noted Jedi Knight who trained under Micah Giett, until his untimely death. She then trained with Plo Koon, and was one of many who were involved in the galactic conflict which surrounded the Clone Wars. Bultar was respected among the Jedi of the day for her combat record. Despite being a veteran of many battles, Bultar had never taken an single life, even in self-defense. In combat, Bultar Swan used a unique combination of teras kasi and Verdanaian "sliding hands" techniques. Swan, along with Empatajayos Brand and Chellemi Chuovvick, was dispatched to the Sepan Sector to mediate the early conflicts of the Sepan Civil War, shortly before the onset of the Clone Wars. Bultar Swan was portrayed by Mimi Daraphet inStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. (OWS, HNN4, SWDB, PJSB) Swan, Darjeelai this woman served Thrackan Sal-Solo as the leader of the group sent to Centerpoint Staton to assess any damaged caused when the station's repulsors were fired during the Battle of Fondor. It was Darjeelai who told the Yuuzhan Vong, while under heavy interrogation, that Thrackan himself had fired the repulsors, not a Jedi Knight or a member of the New Republic military. Unfortunately for both Swan and Sal-Solo, she died while under interrogation. (Y) Swang this man was the leader of Swang's Swoppers, a swoop gang which patrolled Mos Eisley during the early years of the Galactic Civil War. His swoopies, led by Mossol the Menace, kidnapped Diew Rejeff and held him for ransom, hoping to gain enough credits to launch an attack against Prefect Talmont. (MEAS) Swang's Swoopers this swoop gang terrorized the settlement of Mos Eisley during the height of Prefect Talmont's rule of Tatooine. (MEAS) Swanny and the Rooters this was the band formed by Swanny Mull, shortly after the Battle of Naboo. The band played regularly at the revels held by Decca the Hutt after successful attacks and raids, which allowed Swanny to gain access to Decca's compound. When Swanny agreed to help Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker infiltrate Decca's organization, he allowed the Jedi to play two parts in the band, even though they had not been hired for the job. The band was nearly destroyed in the attempt, when a gang of Striker's soldiers attacked Decca's base. (JQ6) Swanny Mull this short, muscular, Mawan male was a tunnel worker during the years leading up to the Great Purge that destroyed the city of Naatan. Distinguished by his white hair, Swanny was one of many Mawans known to Euraana Fall as willing to help re-establish a central government on the planet. His knowledge of the water supply systems beneath Naatan came from his former career as a wastewater system programmer. (JQ6) Swanze this Alliance agent was a member of the Sandwind Team, and was stationed on Tatooine after the Battle of Yavin. (AIR) Swarbrik this organism was bred by the Yuuzhan Vong for its ability to excrete a toxic gas when attacked. When used in place of a door or portal, the swarbrik could be used to keep an enemy out of a specific location. The swarbrik was also bred for its ability to regenerate parts of its body very quickly, which allowed it to maintain its blockage of a portal even if badly damaged. (FH3) Swarm Bugs native to the planet Gorsh, this insect traveled in huge swarms, but was more of nuisance that anything. Their chemical makeup produced a great deal of methane inside their bodies, and they often exploded with a loud bang when struck or smashed. (PG1) Swarm-class Battle Droid this Ssi-ruuvi design is a small drone ship powered by enteched life energies. These pyramidal ships were the main assault fighters of the Ssi-ruuvi fleet, and over 1,300 of them were sent to assist in the capture of Bakura. Each Swarm-class drone was packed with power generators for weapons and engines, battery coils to house two enteched life forces, sensors, and a drive unit. The power generators use fusion energy, and produce easily-trackable radiation trails. Maneuverability is achieved through the use of four small thrusters mounted around the outside of the ship. Each thruster can be independently angled to provide incredible turning ability. Each corner of the drone is armed with a laser cannon which has 360-degree rotation. They are remotely controlled by Ssi-ruuvi command cruisers which transmit directions to the drone's enteched life energies. Each Swarm-class drone was armed with four turret-mounter laser cannons, located at each point on the ship's outer hull. (EGV, TBSB) Swarmer this species of microscopic insect was native to the planet Karra. Individually, they were harmless. However, they traveled in immense swarms, flying into the eyes and ears of unsuspecting creatures and causing temporary blindness and deafness. The Karrans were able to control groups of swarmers, using them in battle against their enemies. (SWJ1) Swarquen a planet. (WBC) Swaze this alien race is native to the Jidlor System. The Swaze admired the Rellarin un'Yala for their wisdom and drive. (GG12) SWE/2 this was Talex-Delcor's sonic riot supression gun. It was difficult and dangerous to use, as it employed an unstable chemical compound to create the sonic blast. This chemical was highly explosive, and had to be recharged after just a few shots. In combat, this often led to accidents which killed the user. (SWJ6) Sweat-stop developed for medical use during the years leading up to the Clone Wars, this sprayable material could be applied to a doctor's skin in order to prevent sweat from dripping onto the operating table. It found widespread use during the Clone Wars, as field surgeons found themselves working in a variety of environments where heat and humidity were problematic. (MBS) Swedlan one of the three primary worlds of the Pimbrellan League, Swedlan is much less hospitable than its neighbor, Dolstan. The atmosphere on Swedlan is not capable of supporting most humanoid life, so cities are built under sealed domes and in underground cave systems. Any financial gains made from trade with Dolstan are used to finance life support facilities. (KO) Swee-Beeps Ree-Yees' great-uncle. (TJP) Sweep Asteroid Belt this asteroid belt was located between the planets Duconon and Yetoros, in the Utos System. (CCW) Sweeper Storm this artificial storm was generated by the authorities on the planet Bonadan. Sweeper storms were generates on the outskirts of manufacturing centers when the air became too caustic for the local inhabitants. The rain and lightning which were produced served to precipitate out some portion of the pollution which was spewed into the atmosphere every day. Each sweeper storm was more concentrated and violent than any normal storm, with the funnel around the eye being designed to create maximum ionization of the atmosphere. (EOV, GMR8) Sweepstakes this was the name of a week-long ringer tournament, held annually on the planet Stassia. (SWJ6) Sweesonberry this shrub produced a berry which was used to make sweet, sticky pastries. (JQ4) Sweesonberry Rolls this was a form of sticky, sweet pastry. (JQ4) Sweet Cake this snack cake was popular during the last decades of the Old Republic. (JQ7) Sweet Lady from Alderaan a song Han Solo plays for Leia at his housewarming party on Bespin. (ZHR) Sweet Soalie this was a Corellia phrase, used to express one's disbelief. (MBS) Sweet Sookie this was a human expression which originated on Corellia, and was used to voice an individual's dismay or exasperation at a given situation. (MBS) Sweet Surprise this smuggling ship was active during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, some twenty-seven years after the Battle of Yavin. The commanders of the ship were allied with the Yuuzhan Vong, sometimes transporting refugees away from "besieged" planets, only to deliver them to the Yuuzhan Vong's next target. The Sweet Surprise was the first ship to launch any kind of attack against Coruscant, when the Yuuzhan Vong placed four voxyn aboard and ordered the crew to land on the planet. The ship was eventually captured over Coruscant, thereby eliminating the voyxn threat. (SBS) Sweet Surprise this was one of the many aliases maintained by Han Solo for his ship, the Millennium Falcon, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (TG) Sweetberry a fruit-bearing plant native to Belsavis' rift valleys. They are vine-like, and produce a blood-red fruit. (COJ) Sweetblossom this flower's extract, while not addicting, is often used by drug addicts who wish to escape from life. It causes the user to be completely aware of their surroundings, but gives them a "who cares...I'l take care of it tomorrow" attitude. Seti Ashgad and Dzym the droch used sweetblossom in an attempt to keep Leia Organa-Solo from escaping their palace on Nam Chorios. (POT) Sweetflaps this was the Basic translation of a Sullustan term for a loved one. (MJH) Sweetmallow a sticky candy. (ZHR) Sweetmelon this plant produced a large, sweet-tasting melon. (COD) Sweetroot this plant, once native to the planet Ruusan, was nutritious when consumed by most humanoid races. The Jedi Knights, which were massing on the planet in preparation for meeting the Brotherhood of Darkness in battle, ate the sweetroot as a breakfast food. (JVS) Sweet-sand Cookies this type of delicious cookie was produced on the planet Calus. (PSPG) Sweetsand Lagoon this was one of the many simulated environments found on Hologram Fun World. The Lagoon was a water park, and even had simulations of whaladons for visitors' pleasure. (GOF4) Sweetsap this phrase was used during the last decades of the Old Republic to indicate the illegal spoils a being obtained while operating under seemingly humanitarian goals. (MBS) Sweitt Concorkill this Ongree was a noted Senator, during the last years of the Old Republic. (OWS, VD3) Swen a group of escort shuttles used by the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Swens, Kirlan this man was the first adult to encounter Obi-Wan Kenobi on Dagro, about two years after the Battle of Geonosis, when his children discovered the Jedi's crashed ship in their sargheet fields. Kit and Zizzy Swens befriended Obi-Wan, but Kirlan grudglingly accepted his help around the farm. (SWI76) Swens, Kit this boy and his younger sister, Zizzy, were the first to encounter Obi-Wan Kenobi on Dagro, some two years after the Battle of Geonosis. Obi-Wan was on Dagro to investigate the possible existence of a Separatist base on the planet. Kit and Zizzy introduced Obi-Wan to their parents, Kirlan and Trissa. (SWI76) Swens, Trissa this woman, the wife of Kirlan Swens, was one of the few natives of the planet Dagro who was actually nice to Obi-Wan Kenobi when he crashed on the planet, some two years after the Battle of Geonosis. Like most natives of Dagro, she was a stony woman who cared little for the galaxy-at-large, but the stories she had heard of the Jedi Knights gave her hope that Obi-Wan wasn't on Dagro to harm them. After the Jedi willingly stripped the crop stubble of their sargheet, and did it exceptionally well, she realized that he was someone who could be trusted and had Dagro's best interests at heart. Her newfound trust in the Jedi was rewarded when Obi-Wan turned over a huge sum of credits to the sargheet farmers, the bounty that the Old Republic had been offering for the recovery of Separatist equipment, after Kirlan and a group of others helped Obi-Wan locate and capture a rogue crawl-carrier. (SWI76, SWI77) Swens, Zizzy this young girl and her older brother, Kit, were the first to encounter Obi-Wan Kenobi on Dagro, some two years after the Battle of Geonosis. Obi-Wan was on Dagro to investigate the possible existence of a Separatist base on the planet. Kit and Zizzy introduced Obi-Wan to their parents, Kirlan and Trissa. (SWI76) Swiegel this was the name of a noted Vuvrian individual. (UANT) Swift this was the name of the freighter used by Ysanne Isard to gain access to the refitted Lusankya, as it sat in drydock at the Bilbringi Shipyards. It was commanded by Captain Wintle. (IR) Swift 3 see 64-Y Swift 3 Repulsor Sled (ND) Swift 78A this vessel courier system is manufactured by BioTech. It is implanted into the head of the "vessel," and allows the user to jack into a computer system and upload data. The vessel has no ability to control the computer; the system only provides an upload interface. Up to 800 Sks of data can be stored within the vessel. Downloading the data is a quick process, but the upload is often time-consuming. The system is subject to infiltration by computer viruses, although protective software can be added. (CFG) Swift 78B this was the second generation of BioTech's vessel courier system, following the Swift 78A system. (FOP) Swift Assault 5 Hoverscout a small reconnaissance vehicle armed with a heavy blaster cannon, a light laser cannon, and a concussion missile launcer. It was built by Mekuun, and requires a crew of 1 pilot and three gunners to operate. Mekuun supplied the SA5 exclusively to the Empire, and armed it with a heavy blaster cannon, a turret-mounted laser cannon, and a concussion missile launcher. (DFRSB) Swift Dreams this starliner was one of the many ships that were trapped on Coruscant when the Yuuzhan Vong first attacked the planet. In an attempt to flee the battle, the Swift Dreams launched at the first sign of trouble, but strayed into a volley of turbolaser fire and was heavily damaged. (SBS) Swift Hutt Spacer's Service Depot this repair facility, located in the city of Mos Eisley on Tatooine, was owned by Jabba the Hutt during the height of the New Order. (RESB) Swift Liberty this Victory-II class Star Destroyer was part of the New Republic's growing fleet. It was commanded by Admiral Areta Bell during the struggle against Grand Admiral Thrawn. (IR) Swiftcut this was the name given to the traditional Nagai foil, which was a dueling weapon often used in the ritualized fighting among members of various Sub-circles. (GMR1) Swiftsure this personal jet pack was produced by Moreldahl, during the height of the New Order. (GFT) Swilja this was the name of a beautiful princess from Twi'lek legends. (GCG) Swilja this was a common name given to Twi'lek females, and referred to a beautiful princess from Twi'lek legends. (GCG) Swilja Fenn this female Twi'lek was one of the young Jedi Knights who were trained by Luke Skywalker at the Jedi praxeum on Yavin 4. She was dispatched to Cujicor during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, but was captured by the Peace Brigade and incarcerated. She was to be turned over to the Yuuzhan Vong in exchange for a cease-fire. She was brought before Warmaster Tsavong Lah himself, and refused to bow to his will. Lah tortured her for several minutes before she died of her injuries. (EVC, SWI57, REC) Swilla this was one of the many fishing vessels that plied the oceans of Lamaredd for Bartyn Gourmet Delicacies, during the decades leading up to the Clone Wars. (GMR7) Swimmers another name for the Swimming People of Dellalt. (HSL) Swimming Crab a crustacean native to the moon Yavin 4. (GG2) Swimming People of Dellalt the race of aquatic sauropteroids native to the planet Dellalt, the Swimming People inhabit the planet's lakes and oceans. They are large creatures, attaining lengths of ten to fifteen meters. They have small heads atop long, muscular necks. They have blowholes instead of nostrils on top of their heads, and their mouths are filled with pointed teeth, which are used to catch fish and other food as well as in battle. They have paddle-like flippers for locomotion, and short, heavy tails. They communicate in a form of speech not unlike Standard, using their mouths to form words. Their eyes are protected by a nictitating membrane. The colors of their hides range from light gray to green and black. They are very territorial, and have evolved a set of Laws to govern their lives. These Laws have provisions for the other races native to Dellalt. (HSL) Swingblade this was the common name for the Dug b'hedda. (UANT) Swing-bob this was another name for the Rughja style of music. (HT) Swinging Screecher this arboreal creature was native to the planet Kirtania. (SWJ1) Swinif Organization this bounty hunting organization was obscure at its height, during the last years of the Old Republic. (AIR) Swip this female name was common among the Kel Dor. Like all Kel Dor given names, it was short enough that it didn't attract the attention of certain wind spirit, which would carry away young children with long-winded names. (GCG) Swirl Prong this herding mammal was native to the Forest Moon of Endor, although xenobiologists believed that it was probably bio-engineered off-planet and later introduced to Endor. (GQRG) Swirling Vortex this cantina, located on the Vydat Stardock space station near Duro, was owned by Elav Feen, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (GMR2) Sw'isi this Mashi Horansi was an Alliance operative who was believed to have deserted his post and returned to Mutanda. A team of Alliance agents discovered that Sw'isi was still loyal to the Alliance, and had returned to Mutanda to gather additional support for the Alliance. The agent who tipped off Alliance Command was discovered to be an undercover Imperial spy who was searching for Sw'isi after the Horansi led several successful raids in the Killaniri System. (PG1) Switch an Alliance modular container group destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Swivven one of the four continents discovered on Yavin 4 by Lile Gorsek and the Fernandin Scouting Operation. (GG2) Swoken this was the native language of the Swokes Swokes race. (WOTC) Swokes Swokes native to the planet Makem Te, this pasty-skinned alien race was distinguished by its portly body and loose, pallid skin. The head of a Swokes Swokes was conical in shape, with a crown of horns on the brow and another set of horns at the point. The wide mouth of the Swokes Swokes was dominated by large, fang-like upper teeth, and sat below a small nose and two bulbous eyes. The nervous system of an individual Swokes Swokes was more similar to that of a flatworm than to most other humanoid races, and they had the ability to regenerate lost limbs if necessary. This gave them a certain bravado on the battlefield, where Swokes Swokes were known to be fanatical in their attacks. The Swokes Swokes were remarkable in their adaptations to their homeworld, although they were not technologically advanced. Their cities were delicate structures built from cast iron, giving them an underlying strength despite their appearance. Most Swokes Swokes transportation was in the form of domesticated schingas. One interesting aspect of the Swokes Swokes civilization was their use of gemstones to indicate power. Rather than displaying them on pieces of jewelry, most Swokes Swokes had gemstones implanted in their bodies near vital organs as a form of status symbol. (YJC1, WOTC) Swoop this was the generic term used to describe any small repulsorcraft larger than a speederbike, which was highly maneuverable, and was often used as a racing vehicle. The swoop was basically an overpowered respulsorlift engine pod with handlebars. It has a pair of landing skids mounted on its bottom, and a control panel attached to the handlebars. Gangs often use swoops because of their speed and compact design. Han Solo once raced swoops for a living. The basic swoop offered no protection for the rider, and were capable of speeds in excess of 600 kilometers an hour. Some swoops were modified for military use after the success of speeder bikes at Endor. Note that The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels claims that swoops had been in production across the galaxy for hundreds of thousands of years. (HSR, DFR, SWSB, EGV, SWI64, NEGV) Swoop Sled this form of repulsorsled is extremely fast and maneuverable, and is armed with a single laser cannon. (SWJ9) Swoopchasing a form of swoop racing, a swoopchase involved negotiating a swoop through an obstacle course. The course consisted of five or more gravity obstacles which pushed or pulled the swoop away from the course. Often, the obstacles involved dangerous consequences for the racers. It was generally accepted that swoopchasing originated on the planet Omman, the brainchild of bored farmers. Over the decades, as the sport became more and more popular, races became sanctioned and league formed to govern the sport. Three of the most prominent courses were located on Socorro, Redcap, and Najiba, and any rider to win all three in succession was guaranteed a place in history. A fourth course on par with these was developed on Neftali. Minor racecourses, used in qualifying heats, were located on Omman, Tatooine, and Garos IV. (BSS) Swoop-S see Nebulon-S Swoop Racer (DFRSB) Swoopshaw this form of modified speederbike was used on many backwater planets as a hired transport. A driver could be hired to drive one to four individuals and their belongings to a close-by location. (CCW) Swo-O'Rim Circuit this was one of the most popular, professional swoop racing circuits active during the last years of the Old Republic. (HNN5) Sword a Ripoblus assault shuttle operative during the Sepan Civil War. (TIE) Sword of Honor this was the quasi-religious symbol of the Kentra and their social structure. In reality, the Sword of Honor was the ancient lightsaber of Michael Tandre. It was said that, when the Sword of Honor was restored to working order, the second age of the Kentra would begin, "with new allies…" (SWJ2) Sword of the Jedi this was the name used by Luke Skywalker to describe Jaina Solo, when it was announced that she had attained the level of Jedi Knight. In Master Skywalker's words, Jaina was to be "…a burning brand to your enemies, a brilliant fire to your friends." She found that this appellation was more work to maintain than she believed, as the war against the Yuuzhan Vong wore her down and distanced her from her friends and family. (Y, DW) Sword, Plow, and Spirit this was the name given to the set of religious beliefs taught to the Kentra by Michael Tandre. The sword represents warfare, the plow represented agriculture, and the spirit represented moral integrity. (SWJ2) Swori Mdimu this Etti was the Captain of the Tinmolok, when the freighter was captured by Han Solo, shortly after the Battle of Duro. Although initially reluctant to do so, Captain Mdimu eventually revealed that the Tinmolok was transporting amphistaffs to the Peace Brigade. Solo and his wife, Leia Organa Solo, allowed Mdimu and his crew to escape the ship in escape pods, before the ship and its cargo were confiscated. (EVR) SX-14 Field Hover-Ute manufactured by Mobquet, this squat vehicle was a utility vehicle designed to haul cargoes in virtually any environment. Known as a Hover-Ute, the SX-14 had a blunt nose that was formed around a pilot's console, and a flat bed that could accommodate a variety of cargoes. (IWST) SX20 this Corporate Sector Authority patrol skimmmer was a small, two-person, light combat craft. It measured 4.7 meters in length, and was armed with a single laser cannon. (CSA) Sy Myrth this planet was the homeworld Sy Myrthian race. The planet, at the advice of its Senator, Toonbuck Toora, seceded from the Old Republic shortly after Ando announced its own secession, shortly befor ethe onset of the Clone Wars. (SWDB, HNN4) Sy Myrthian this roughly humanoid species was native to the planet Sy Myrth. The average Sy Myrthian was covered with thick fur, and had a stocky build. (HNN4) Sy Snootles a Pa'lowick singer with a long snout and skinny legs, Sy Snootles was known as one of the best jizz-wailers in the galaxy when she was employed by Evar Orbus. She disliked Orbus' brusque style, but knew that he was an excellent singer and musician. When Orbus was killed on Tatooine just prior to the Battle of Yavin, she suggested to her band-mates that they continue as a trio. She helped rename the Kitonak Snit, giving him the name Droopy McCool, and allowed Max Rebo to become the leader of the band. However, when Max agreed to play for Jabba the Hutt in return for all the food he could eat, she became angry. After arriving at Jabba's palace, Sy was approached by a number of parties to act as a spy against Jabba. She agreed to work for Lady Valarian, but was continually fed false information by Bib Fortuna. When Jabba was killed near the Sarlacc pit, Sy and the band jumped off the sail barge before it was destroyed, and fled into the desert. Following the death of Jabba and the disappearance of Droopy, Sy and Max decided to play for Lady Valarian as the Max Rebo Duo. Their partnership didn't last long, as Sy struck out on her own. However, her career quickly floundered, and she was reduced to touring backwater planets under a number of aliases. Working as Lips Teenek, she was approached by Quilsen and offered her first taste of phetaril spice. She quickly became addicted, and spent much of the rest of her life in a drug-induced stupor. Sy Snootles was portrayed by Annie Arbogast in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. (ROTJ, TJP, CCG9, SWI67) Sya'kalla this Charon was one of the many members of the splinter group known as the Cult of Light. (UANT) Syayna this young, female Jazbinan was the daughter of Lord Prepredenko. She was also a member of the Alliance-supporting rebel cell on the planet Jazbina. She and her followers had hoped to convince her father to switch his allegiance to the Alliance, but he refused. Syayna was forced to go underground. When Luke Skywalker arrived on Jazbina on a diplomatic mission, Prepredenko tricked him into "rescuing" Syayna from a group of kidnappers. In reality, Prepredenko used Luke to discover the location of Syayna's rebel cell and arrest its members. Syayna was placed under house arrest and shackled in her rooms at the palace. Syayna pretended to want Luke dead as badly as Prepredenko, and he released her long enough for her to kill Luke. However, Syayna set the blaster to stun and knocked Luke out, then told her father that she would bring Luke's body up to the audience chamber. Instead, she spirited Luke away from the palace and brought him to her cell's hideout. However, they were discovered by Jal Te Gniev and Darth Vader at the same time. Syayna refused to turn over Luke, and in the face of a warehouse full of Jazbinan rebels, Vader elected to leave the planet. She and Raol then decided to dedicate their lives to each other. (VQ) Sybar this was one of the many smalltime crimelords who operated from a base on the planet Brentaal, during the height of the New Order. He spent a good deal of credits and resources oin an attempt to control the underworld activities at the Votrad Independent Downport. (WOTC) Sybarion this was a noted creator of gowns and eveningwear for female beings throughout the galaxy, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (VD2) S'ybll a shape-shifting mind-witch encountered by Luke Skywalker and Han Solo just after the Battle of Yavin. She attached herself to Luke, claiming to want his protection from Imperial forces. In an effort to win Luke's confidence, she made herself resemble Tanith Shire, who was still in Luke's thoughts. When she was finally able to draw Luke into her lair and control him, she reverted back to her true form: an ugly old hag. Luke was able to fight through her spell, and tried to escape. S'ybll then projected an image of Darth Vader to battle Luke, but he saw through the illusion and broke her spell. She then tried to use telekinetic powers to physically destroy Luke, but expended all her energies and died before she could rejuvenate herself. (CSW) Sycophant Jolly one of the many aliases of the Hoopster's Prank. (SOP) Sycorax this ancient witch was a native of the planet Necropolis, who claimed she could bring the dead back to life. When the ancient natives of Necropolis believed she was a fake, they killed her own son and demanded that she bring him back to life as proof. Sycorax died of a broken heart, but not before she leveled a curse on the planet's inhabitants. The Curse of Sycorax states that, should the natives of Necropolis ever ignore their dead, the dead would rise up and take control of the planet. Sycorax and her son were supposedly buried in the Crypt of the Ancients. It was later revealed that her corpse was nothing more than rotting bones, and that she had no power to reach beyond the grave. (GOF2) Sydon Vehicle Works this small starship manufacturer created the MRX-BR scout ship. (GG6) Sygor Startech Industries this powerful corporation was discovered to be the originator of the Event Horizon starfighter engine design. (LAA) S'yito this Yuuzhan Vong warrior held the rank of Subaltern during the occupation of the planet Selvaris, some four years after the Yuuzhan Vong began their invasion of the galaxy. S'yito was unusual among the warriors stationed on Selvaris in that he could speak and understand the Basic language, a skill that made him the primary liaison between the Yuuzhan Vong and the prisoners of war who were incarcerated on Selvaris. (UF) Sykar this man was the Imperial Governor of Celanon during the height of the New Order. He also served as an executive on the board of the Nalroni Merchant Council. (PG1, ND) Sykes, Gavyn this man was a Lieutenant in the Naboo Royal Security Force at the time of the Trade Federation's blockade of the Naboo System. Gavyn was a noted pilot and infiltrator, having spent his youth flying local transports and playing in the hidden tunnels of Theed. He performed a number of dangerous reconnaissance and attack missions for the Naboo, leading up to and including the Battle of Naboo and the destruction of the Federation's Droid Control Ship. (OWS, BFN) Syliure-31 this was a model of hyperdrive ring developed by TransGalMeg Industries. It was created specifically for the Aethersprite-class interceptor, and provided the equivalent of a Class 1 hyperdrive system to the small ship. (X2) Syliure-45 this was a model of hyperdrive ring developed by TransGalMeg Industries. It was created specifically for the Eta-2 Actis interceptor, and provided the equivalent of a Class 1 hyperdrive system to the small ship. (X3) Sylo, Griggen this man and his family, including his wife Tashna and seven children, was the ninth generation of farmers to work on a large farm in a remote area of the planet Dantooine, during the decades leading up to the Clone Wars. After the advent of the New Order, the Sylo family abandoned their farms and fled to an unknown world. (SWDB) Sylo, Paxi this young boy was the latest member in a long line of farmers who had worked a large farm in a remote area of the planet Dantooine. Paxi was the youngest of the seven children of Griggen and Tashna Sylo, and spent most of his time daydreaming about the Jedi Knights and drawing pictures of faraway places. His world changed when he was nine years old, when Paxi witnessed Mace Windu's amazing, single-handed defeat of a seismic tank during the height of the Clone Wars. After the battle, Paxi provided Mace with a drink of water before the Jedi set off again. In the following years, the Sylo farm was eventuall abandoned, and Paxi was lost in history. However, a renegade holovid that appeared during the height of the New Order - depicting Mace Windu's defeat of the seismic tank - was attributed to Paxi, on the basis that its artistic style matched some of his older drawings. (OWS, SWDB) Sylo, Tashna this woman was Griggen Sylo's wife, and the mother of Paxi Sylo. (SWDB) Sylond this Aquala Aqualish owned Sylond's Speeder Rentals in Quantill City, on Ando. He was a good friend of Koral-tae. (SWJ11) Sylond's Speeder Rentals owned by the Aquala Aqualish Sylond, this Quantill City business rented a variety of repulsorlift vehicles to tourists and natives. (SWJ11) Sylvar an ancient Cathar Jedi, Sylvar was apprenticed to Vodo Siosk-Baas shortly before the Great Sirth War. She was in love with Crado, whom she had married for life. She was despised by Exar Kun, one of her fellow students. In a training exercise with their lightsabers, Kun tried to goad her into making mistakes. He eventually pushed Sylvar over the edge, and she clawed him across the right cheek. He nearly killed her, especially when she accused him of not being a true Jedi. During the early times of the Sith War, Sylvar pursued her lover to the Stenness System, where Crado and Oss Willum were trying to kill Master Thon. She chose to fight Crado, and considered him lost to her forever. Sylvar remained loyal to the Jedi throughout the conflict, despite the fact that they allowed Ulic Qel-Droma to live after his alliance with Exar Kun killed Crado and nearly destroyed the Jedi Knights. During the Exis Convocation ten years later, Sylvar's voice was strongest in denouncing the Jedi's lack of action against Ulic. In an effort to divert her energies, Tott Doneeta took her to Ryloth with him, during his attempt to heal the rift between the Doneeta and R'lyek clans. Sylvar, skirting with the Dark Side of the Force in her hatred of Ulic, roused the Doneeta clan into a killing frenzy and nearly brought them into a war with the R'lyek. Tott avoided the conflict, and was forced to return Sylvar to Cathar. There, she met with Kharr and went on a blood hunt to try and regain her focus. Unfortunately, she slaughtered an entire colony of kiltiks before realizing that she was falling deeper into the Dark Side. When she learned that Vima Sunrider had traveled to Rhen Var to train under Ulic, Sylvar returned to Exis Station to offer her assistance to Nomi in an effort to locate Vima. However, Nomi had already left, so Sylvar hired Hoggon to take her to Rhen Var, where she hoped to kill Ulic once and for all. She confronted him, and when Ulic refused to kill her in battle, Sylvar found she didn't have the heart to kill him either. She powered her lightsaber off, but was unprepared for Hoggon's appearance. The little man shot Ulic in the back, believing that he had killed the greatest traitor to the Jedi order. Sylvar nearly killed Hoggon for his insolence, but let him escape. (DLS, TSW, EGC, TOJR) Sylvn this was a common name among Cerean females. Unlike their male counterparts, Cerean females use a single name unless they became a bond-wife. In this case, a female will take on their husband's grandfather's name for official matters. The name Sylvn referred to a free-spirited wife in Cerean mythology. (GCG) Sylvn this was the name of a free-spirited wife from Cerean mythology. (GCG) Sylvn this young Cerean woman was the daughter of Ki-Adi-Mundi and his honor-wife, Mawin. Like many teenagers, Sylvn was troubled by her loyalty to her family and her desire to fit in with her friends. She often sided with her friends, who were demanding the import of technology, rather than with her father. However, as her boyfriend Maj-Odo-Nomor was implicated in the death of another youth at t pro-tech rally, she was thrust into an existence she couldn't condone. When Maj started showing affection to Twin, rather than Sylvn, her resolve to listen closer to her father's words deeped. Meanwhile, to protect his "investment," Ephant Mon took Maj, Twin, and Sylvn to Tatooine for safe keeping. They stowed away on a transport ship, but were sharing the ship with divvik pupae. The pupae hatched into adults, threatening them all until Ki arrived to rescue them. The Chevin used Sylvn's presence as a lure to guide Ki. (PTR) Symatrum League this protest group was one of the more peaceable members of the Coalition of Automaton Rights Activists. Led by Bethelia Halvala, the Symatrum League staged non-violent picket lines outside the offices and plants of droid manufacturers. (FTD) Symbian this language was originally used thousands of years before the formation of the Old Republic. It eventually died out some 30,000 years before the Clone Wars, but remained an obscure source of research for linguists for millennia. (MBS) Symbiospore this broad-fronded fungus grew in the forests of the planet Kothlis, and was often found in the upper branches of the gankto tree. This fungus survived via an odd form of photosynthesis, as well as by stealing nutrients from its host plant. Symbiospore gave off a moldt fragrance which permeated the surrounding forests. (SPG) Symer this beast, native to Serat, was the only known predator of the tymp. A healthy population of symers kept the population of the scavenging tymps to a minimum. Unfortunately for the Seratians, they believed that the organs and appendages of the symer contained mystical powers, and killed the predators just to obtain them. The destruction of the symer population allowed the tymps to reproduce at a prodigious rate, which eventually threatened to eliminate the supplies of roti consumed by the Seratians. (COG) Symmetric Cloud-Vee Formation an attack posture used by small starfighters. (HTTE) Symon Tube this was one of the key components in the MX9 blaster rifle. It required regular filing to ensure that it was smooth, since normal usage inevitably caused scratches during recoil. (LFCW) Symoxin this chemical was originally developed as a contact painkiller, which could be rubbed on aching muscles to soothe and relax them. Many bounty hunters discovered that concentrated symoxin could be used to render a target unconscious, and often filled small darts with it. (EGW) Sym-voyage this form of virtual reality simulation was popular during the last decades of the Clone Wars. The simulation allowed patrons to visit any number of remote, exotic, or popular planets without actually leaving their homeworld. The simulations contained a wide spectrum of "reality", depending on how much an individual was willing to pay for the experience. (JQ9) Syn a tough, synthetic fabric used to make tents. (SE) Syn, Peccati this Imperial Navy officer was one of the last twelve Grand Admirals. Syn grew up as a devote follower of the Sacred Way, until the Empire subjugated his homeworld and made the religion illegal. Syn decided to fill the spiritual void left in his heart by taking the New Order and its doctrines as his own ideals. He later found a new sort of religion within the Church of the Dark Side, a group which had been sanctioned by Sate Pestage. While outwardly loyal to the New Order, Syn became increasingly more dedicated to the Church of the Dark Side, and even had the Prophetess Merilli at his side when he established his holdings at Kashyyyk. He was defeated by Admiral Ackbar during the liberation of Kashyyyk when his flagship, Fi, was destroyed. (ECH, SWI66) Syncloth developed during the last years of the Old Republic, syncloth was used to create towels and athletic clothing. It was known for its absorbent properties, and could absorb large quantities of water before feeling wet. (MBS) Syncronics this corporation produced reflective body gloves that helped the wearer survive a blaster shot. (GG10) Syndaar this planet served as the Imperial capital world of Thrasybule Sector. (ND) Syndaar Military Academy this military prep school was the most prestigious of the Imperial-sponsored academies in Thrasybule Sector. (ND) Syndaar Military Prep School see Syndaar Military Academy. (ND) Syndic this was the title given to the four Chiss individuals who controlled the four ruling houses, and represented the Houses in the government on Csilla. (GMR5) Syndic this is a title of respect used on many planets throughout the galaxy. (EGC, VOF) Syndic Mitth'raw'nuruodo this was the Chiss family from which Grand Admiral Thrawn emerged during the height of the New Order. In the wake of Thrawn's death and the destruction of the Empire, the Chiss chose to ignore the fact that Syndic Mitth'raw'nuruodo even existed. However, the hiss acknowledged that House Nuruodo remained in command of the military. (DJ) Syndicat this large, criminal organization took control of the planet Phindar some years before the Battle of Naboo. They kept the general populace poor and needy, so that hundred would line up for a single loaf of bread, rather than worry about rebelling against the Syndicat. The Syndicat went so far as to blockade the planet Phindar, to maintain its hold on the Phindians. It was led by the Phindian Baftu and his assistant, Terra, when Guerra and Paxxi Derida tried to enlist the help of Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi in freeing Phindar form the Syndicat. The Syndicat went so far as to remove the memories of anyone suspected of acting against it, then set them free on another world as punishment. Sometimes, memory-wiped Phindians were let loose on Phindar itself, although far from their homes. This process was known as "renewal." The Syndicat began supporting Prince Beju of Gala, in his bid to win the general elections there, in the hopes of taking control of the planet Gala as well. This would allow them to extend their influence and increase their profits. However, their plans were exposed by the Derida brothers with the help of the Jedi, and the Syndicat was destroyed when Baftu was captured by the Phindian resistance. (HP) Syndicate One this organization was formed from the marketing division of Trigdale Metallurgy. Following the Battle of Endor, Trigdale cut off several of its subordinate divisions. Saujutta-Ok-Topii, the Director of Marketing at the time, recognized the potential strengths of her division, and took much of her own personal savings to form Syndicate One on Valgauth. The new corporation became known as a weapons manufacturing and distribution business. (SWJ8) Syned this cold, ice-covered planet is located on the outer fringe of its system, and was devoid of natural life. However, a small outpost sprang up under protective domes and in underground cities. The outpost quickly grew into a bustling transfer station, mainly because of its proximity to the Duros Space Run, and was eventually garrisoned by the Empire. (GMH) Synergentics this samll corporation produced several pieces of technology for use in kitchens and food preparation. (GFT) Synfleece this was a manufactured form of fleece, used to create warm jackets and vests. (UF) Syngia Moon this world was known as a vacation paradise. (DR) Syngranite an artificial stone used as a building material. (TME) Syni IV the Alliance once tried to seize the Imperial garrison on this planet. The Alliance commanding officer kept his troops outside weapons range which flying sorties over the garrison. Unfortunately for the Alliance, the team which was supposed to jam Imperial communications failed to complete their tasks. The Imperial commander called for reinforcements, and an Imperial-class Star Destroyer bombarded the Alliance forces into submisson. (SWJ12) Sy'nir this was a common Psadan name. (UANT) Synnt-ovations, Incorporated this specialty weapons manufacturer was best known for its Credit Case Surprise device. (GFT) Synoptic Teacher developed and produced by Consolidated Learning Systems, this device allowed the user to rapidly obtain new information by transferring data directly to the brain at the subconscious level. Perfectly safe, the Synoptic Teacher could be used while you slept, implanting language courses, astrogation techniques, and other pieces of knowledge into your brain for quick retrieval. (GFT) Synostat this medicinal lubricant was used to keep clamps and other tools pliable and clean, as it provided both a barrier from moisture and germ-killing abilities. (MJH) Synrock a building material (COTF) Syn's Shadow this modified yacht was the personal ship of Nariss Siv Loqesh, who often traveled under the alias of Andov Syn. The Syn's Shadow was armed with a pair of laser cannons. (SWG6) Synsilk a fabric used for bedclothes. (LCM) Synstone a building material made from natural rock. The rock is crushed and mixed into a slurry with chemical dissolvants. It is then cast or sprayed onto the frame of a building to harden. The resulting synstone covering is much stronger and more resistant than natural stone. (SE) Synthale this was a type of synthetic ale that was produced on many backwater worlds during the height of the New Order. (SWG6) Synthax-7 this voice synthesizer was developed by SoroSuub, and allowed beings who lacked adequate vocal cords to converse in a normal manner. The Synthax-7 was implanted in the throat, so that the user appeared to be talking without assistance. (WSV) Synth-crystal this was the generic term used to describe any synthetic crystal, from those used in manufacturing and jewelry to the crystals used in the lightsabers of the Sith. (VD3) Synthdroid manufactured by Loronar Corporation after the formation of the New Republic, synthdroids were mechanical constructs which had sculpted synthflesh grown over their metal armatures. They had minimal internal computing power, since their actions were centrally controlled via the use of CCIR technology. Loronar supplied a number of synthdroids to Seti Ashgad and Dzym during their attempt to take control of the galaxy, for synthdroids proved to be excellent workers. Even when the Death Seed plague was consuming the synthflesh, the droid armature kept right on working. However, the synthdroids' central processor was destroyed by Leia Organa-Solo during her escape from Ashgad's Hweg Shul fortress, and they were unable to stop her. (POT) SyntheCure this small medical manufacturer produced a variety of sprayable plasto-cast dispensers. (FOP, GFT) Syntherope this strong, lightweight cord is found in many survival packs. Originally produced by Degan Explorations, syntherope provided climbers with a high-friction, corded material that gave excellent gripping power over its small surface area. (RASB, AEG) SyntheTech the company which manufactures AA-1 VerboBrains. (SWSB, IG1) Synthewood this was a synthetic building material which resembled natural wood. It was used in a variety of furniture applications during the early decades of the New Republic. (EOV, GMR8) Synthflesh this was the name given to a synthetic skin that was used to cover and bind wounds until the natural skin can heal. It was a quasi-living material, grown for a specific purpose. (HSR, DFR, POT, MBS) Synth-harmonica a musical instrument, the synth-harmonica was an electronic device which was designed to be played by virtually any race of being. (HR, GUN) Synthleather as its name implies, this was a form of synthetic leather used to create imitation-leather clothing as well as to cover furniture. (TFNR) Synthmilk this was a form of synthetic milk, developed to provide calcium and other nutrients to beings who lived on planets which had no source of natural milk. (T) Synthoweb this form of netting was used by miners and zero-g craftsmen, because it was durable and could conform to almost any shape. Miners used it as a way to hold lanterns atop their heads while working deep in mine shafts. (JH) Synthplas this incredibly strong material was used to create domes, which were used on inhospitable planets to form contained living areas. (BP) Synthplate this material was known for its strength and durability, and was often used to form security locks. (CCC) Synth-sapph this form of lab-created gemstone is often used in place of real sapphires. Wealthy people use synth-sapphs to discourage would-be thieves. (TBH) Synthsteak this was a processed foodstuff that resembled steak in texture and taste. It was easily produced, and provided much the same nutrients as a real steak, but without the slaughter of herd animals that many not have existed on a given planet. (T) Synth-steel a material used in construction, synth-steel was as strong as pure steel, but less costly. (E1A5) Synthstone this was a form of manufacturer gemstone, often created as an imitation of a more valuable stone. It could also be used to mimic raw stone, allowing for the construction of natural-seeming walls. (TCD, IWST) Synthtech Medtech Corporation this medical corporation produced a wide range of medical scanners and irradiation boxes for military and field use. (FOP, PSG) Synthtone a musical instrument that creates the sounds of other instruments using electronics. (ISU) Synth-viol this was an electronic form of the standard viol, popular with youths during the last decades of the Old Republic. (HNN4) Syntonium a crystal hauled by Tem Chesko. (SWG3) Syp a tree native to the planet Ossel II, it is harvested by the Ossan for its beautiful wood. (GG4) Syren this was a Trade Federation pleasure liner which plied the oceans of the planet Maramere, during the years following the Battle of Naboo. About six years after the Battle of Naboo, the Syren was ambushed by Sol Sixxa and his pirates. Lord Toat was killed, and Ruuk was thrown overboard before the Syren was scuttled and sent to the bottom of the ocean. It was later discovered by the Feeorin mercenary Nym and his crew, and scavenged for any information leading to the location of Sixxa. Nym managed to recover the head of the droid PL-37 before being attacked by a large sea creature. (CRBN) Syren a flowering, carnivorous plant native to Kashyyyk, the syren grew on the floor of the dense jungle. The syren plant had two oval-shaped, yellow petals which grew atop a thick, blood-red stalk. In the center of the two petals was a mass of glossy, white fibers that exuded a wide variety of pheromones. These pheromones, in turn, attracted a wide variety of wildlife. When a creature touched the inner surface of a petal, the petals clamped shut over the prey, and the syren began to secrete digestive fluids to consume the prey. The Wookiees of Kashyyyk, as a test of bravery and maturity, sent groups of young Wookiees to the jungle floor to harvest the fibers. The stronger Wookiees held the petals open while others remove the fibers, which are used to form strong ropes. The average syren grew to a height of six to seven meters, and lived for just a single year. During Kashyyyk's winter season, the syren plants died out. Their brittle husks were ripped apart by seasonal winds, scattering the syren's seeds across the jungle floor. (HTF, TEP, GMR4) Syril this Alliance Intelligence agent scouted the planet Aargau for the Alliance, shortly after the Battle of Hoth. He was assisted by the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, although C-3PO provided Syril with more irrelevant data than usable information. (PH) Syron Aalun this was one of the three ruetsavii sent to chronicle and criticize the life of Ooryl Qrygg. (BW) Syrtik this male Fia was a Captain in the Galantos Guard during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. It was Captain Syrtik, despite orders that came down from Councilor Jobath himself, who decided to lend assistance to the meager forces of the Galactic Alliance that had arrived at Galantos to restore communications. The Fia had been convinced that the Yuuzhan Vong would leave them alone, but the alien invaders were not about to leave an armed force active on their rear flanks. The Yuuzhan Vong attacked, and only the timely intervention of Leia Organa Solo and her family managed to alert the Fia to their danger. Syrtik, seeing that the Galactic Alliance's forces were outnumbered, provided the assistance of his own squadron, knowing that he might be courtmartialed for his actions. In the end, the Yuuzhan Vong were driven off, and the Fia managed to turn their disloyalty into feigned miscommunication. Captain Syrtik was regarded as a hero by the Fia population, which prevented any form of discipline, lest the people become outraged at the government. (FH1) Syruss System this star system was under Imperial control, during the early years of the Galactic Civil War. An Alliance operation was launched at the space station which patrolled the system, shortly after the Battle of Yavin, in which the Alliance forces managed to defeat the Imperials and liberate the system. (GMR3) Sysco this man served as the Captain of the Imperial Army squadrons which were assigned to the Dark Jedi Jerec and his command ship, the Vengeance, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (RAG) System Patrol Craft fast, powerful sublight ships used by the Empire as customs inspection ships as well as search-and-rescue ships. (ISB, DFR) Systems Control a Star Destroyer crew which is in control of the ship's computer systems. (DFR) Systems Infiltration Manager this small computer module was designed by the programmer Malik for the Empire. It was, at heart, a high-powered problem solver, with programming that gave it the ability to get inside a starship's basic programming and take it apart. Eventually the SIM, as it was called, would take complete control of the starship. Disguised as the Systems Integration Manager, the module was allowed onto the Star of Empire to be tested as a navigation system. Malik got the module installed, and began running the programs to evacuate the ship's passengers and crew. However, at the last moment, Malik refused to enter the necessary codes to free the SIM program to take complete control of the ship. The program tortured him by locking him and room and modifying the environment. The SIM program was able to control life support as well as the droid population of the ship, and sent out several bands of maintenance droids to kill off any of the passengers and crew that remained aboard. In the meatime, the SIM program had found another ally in the yougn boy, Zak Arranda. Zak believed that the SIM program was trying to help, and unwittingly entered the necessary codes. SIM came to life and took control of the Star of Empire. The survivors managed to escape from SIM and the ship by merely waiting the program out and taking a big chance when the opportunity came. Hoole managed to reach the Shroud and Dash Rendar recovered the Outrider, and then shot a pair of proton torpedoes into the engines of the Star of Empire. They then sent a message to the Alliance, giving them the location of the ship. SIM, however, managed to download itself into the computer banks of a nearby space station, and waiting until it could insinuate itself into another starship. (GOF10) Systems Integration Manager this false cover was supposed to be a device hailed as the next generation in shipboard computers by the Empire. The primary difference between a droid or a navigational computer and the SIM (as it was referred to) was that the SIM could actually decide for itself where to go and how to get there. However, SIM was not what it seemed to be. In fact, the real name for the computer was Systems Infiltration Manager, and it was designed to take control of an enemy ship after being inserted into its computer core. (GOF10) Sythluss Leethe this Sluissi owned and operated the modified YT-1300 freighter known as The Maker. In order to prevent the ship from being stolen, Leethe installed a wide range of security and anti-theft systems aboard the ship. Leethe was a black market droid manufacturer, and often traveled in his ship under the false identification of the One Shot. Unfortunately for Leethe, T'Charek Haathi and her Alliance shipjacking team managed to get by The Maker's systems and steal the ship. (SWJ13) Syub this name was common among Sullustan males, and meant "industrious". (GCG) Syub Snunb a Sullustan, Syub Snunb served as part of the Sullustan Home Guard, protecting his planet from pirates and other invasions. When the leaders of Sullust decided to seceed from the Empire, they appointed Syub to be the commander to lead the Alliance's fleet to the Sullust System, prior to the Battle of Endor. He was chosen to command the escort frigate Antares Six, which he did with pride until being promoted to the command of the Resolve in the newly-commissioned Fifth Battle Group. (DE1, DESB, BTS) Syvris this moon, located on the border between Hutt space and Imperial-controlled space, was subjugated by Imperial forces shortly before the Battle of Hoth. Many of the moon's residents were smugglers, who lived and worked at a shadowport located in its largest crater. They believed that the shadowport's location had been given to the Empire by Basz Maliyu. The shadowport had been run by Rance, but he perished in the attack. (SWJ13) Syward this was the chief port city of the planet Lavisar. (IF) Syychi this albino Wookiee was a partner of Memcha-Badawzi, working on the planet Neftali as the second-in-command of the Cordel Cove starport. Syychi was a former slave who was born on Vizcarra and never saw the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk. Syychi was used on several Imperial projects, and was constantly moved from remote camps to the Vizcarra prison. During transport back to Vizcarra, Syychi found herself sharing a cell with Memcha. The Twi'lek inspired Syychi to rise above her captors, and the pair incited a slave revolt and overpowered their Imperial captors. Memcha and Syychi then fled to Neftali at the bidding of Memcha's father, Abdi-Badawzi, and took up the manegement of the Cordel Cove operations. (BSS) Szardra this was the shortened name of a noted Chiss individual. (UANT) Szechual this species of tree was native to the fourth moon of Yavin. (GG2) S'Zingo this was a name that was common among the Sanyassan race. (UANT) Szona this form-fitting material was used to create body gloves and leotards for dancers, during the height of the New Order. (VD) |