Touch the screen here at any time to return to the main document. | W returned 992 results. w-165 Planetary Turbolaser designed by Kuat Drive Yards, this ground-based turbolaser emplacement was used for planetary defense. This immense weapon had roughly four times the power of the v-150 Planetary Defender ion cannon, and was capable of destroying an Imperial-class Star Destroyer in orbit. The w-165 was a self-contained weapon, with power generation equipment in its base. In order to protect against overloads, the w-165 used forty-eight dispersal tubes to absorb abd radiate excess heat. The firing vector of the w-165 was limited, so a number of these tubrolasers had be used to fully cover the arc of sky they were protecting. In order to maintain and operate the w-165, a dedicated crew of fifty technicians, operators, and gunners was required. Although the w-165 provided all the protection a small government might need, it came at a hefty price: over ten million credits. (EGW, NEGW) W-23 Space Barge this 80-meter long transport was built by Incom Industries, and was part of the popular W-class. It could transport up to 6,000 cubic meters of cargo, with a maximum capacity of 15,000 metric tons. Many of the ship's systems were automated, so it required a crew of only 2, plus a labor droid. (DFR, DFRSB) W325 designation of the bathtub-shaped spacesuit/spacecraft that the crew of the Wennis used to inspect and repair the cruiser. Osuno Whett took control of the craft for a short time, in order to follow Rokur Gepta into his specialized chamber near the Wennis's engines. (LCS) W-34t this is the designation of Incom's turret-mounted turbolaser cannon, designed for capital ships. It was illegal for non-military starships to utilize this weapon, especially during the New Order. (SWJ9, GG6) W-90 see LJ-90 (GMR6) Wa denga, see't boos'e this was a Sullustan greeting, often used by a male when introducing himself to a prospective female. (MJH) Wa loota, maga nu this was a Sullustan greeting, used by a female to greet a male. It indicated an inferior inflective, as a female would use with her mate. (MJH) Wa wanna coe moulee rah? this Huttese question translated into Basic as "When can I expect payment?" (GMR5) Wa, Steig this brash, young pilot was assigned to transport Qui-Gon Jinn and Xanatos to Telos. Their mission was nebulous, but it came from Master Yoda and could not be avoided. During the trip, which took them through the dangerous Landor System, Steig continually needled Xanatos about living the sheltered life of a Jedi. He recognized that Xanatos had a failing, and pried at it incessantly. Their ship was attacked by the pirates that patrol the Landor System, and Steig was taken prisoner. While the Jedi managed to make it safely to the escape pods, Steig blamed their attack on Xanatos. (DR) WA-7 this aging, unipod droid was employed by Dexter Jettster as a waitress at Dex's Diner, on the planet Coruscant, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. This droid often went by thenickname "Flo", which was printed in Aurebesh on her chestplate. Programmed with an efficient, if not abrasive, female personality, WA-7 spent much of her time trying to prove that she was a better waitress than Hermione Bagwa. In her spare time, WA-7 was often found flirting with the dishwashing machine. (VD2, SWDB, CCW) Waala this was the ancient Twi'leki ceremony of Law. Rumors had it that a wondrous crystal skull was carved from the crystallized ashes of a fallen Twi'leki hero, and was used to preside over the ceremonies which maintained clan laws. (SWJ12) Waawat this fierce, jungle predator was native to the planet Ithor. (GCG) Waawat 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 referred to a fierce jungle predator native to the planet Ithor. (GCG) Wabaa this huge, whale-like creature was native to the oceans of Annoo (OWS) Wac meaning "fortunate", 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) Wachten one of Lariss' Lieutenants. (RC) Wadda one of Zlarbs's thugs, Wadda is a very large humanoid. Almost as large as a Wookiee, Wadda has glossy brown skin and small vestigial horns curly from his forehead. His species has been conditioned to withstand intense cold and harsh winter weather. (HSR) Wadewarn this man was one of Talon Karrde's confederates, stationed on the planet Myrkr during the early years of the New Republic. (HTTE) Wadie-platt this swamp creature, native to the bayous of Nim Drovis, has bright, glowing, green eyes. (POT) Waf 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) Waffmula this Huttese word translated into Basic as "cake." (GMR5) Wages of Phy'r this cantina is located in the vicinity of Mon Tondievz's corporate starport on the planet Krann. (TSK) Wagg this New Republic operative, working for Hiram Drayson as part of the Alpha Blue team, was the captain of the transport ship Meridian. (TT) Wagyx Corellian slang for the anal region of a human. (CSA) Wagyx Pass 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) Wahl, Kris this lazy young man was the son of a well-known biotechnical surgeon based in the city of Hedrett, on the planet Cularin, during the last years of the Old Republic. Despite his mother's impressive credentials and high-standing in society, both Kris and his father were slackers who lived off her earnings. Krishad never worked a single day in his life when he joined the underground resistance that sprang up on Cularin, following the Metatheran Cartel's rise to power. He joined up after he met Gerta Haman, and eventually became one of the underground's largest financial backers. Despite his parents' wishes, Kris realized that this was a cause to which he could commit himself. He maintained the outward appearance of a layabout, in order to hide his true identity. However, in order to fund the efforts of the resistance, Kris ended up borrowing a large sum of credits - 1,138 to be exact - from Polst, after his own parents refused to help. (EOS) Wailu a female Fallanassi, Wailu was the leader of the Lucazec council when the Empire tried to overtake the planet. She negotiated with General Tagge for control of the world, and on the advise of the rest of the council, she rejected his offer of Imperial control. As a result, Tagge created a number of elaborate schemes which discredited the Fallanassi in the eyes of their planetary neighbors. Wailu eventually fled Lucazec to live on J't'p'tan. She and the Fallanassi left hidden glyphs behind, embedded in the White Current, for any Fallanassi who returned to Lucazec searching for them. (BTS) Waiver Violation Form this Corporate Sector Authority voucher is issued to a starship that fails to meet regulations. It entitles the ship to operate for a short period of time while repairs can be scheduled. They do not replace an Authority Waiver Form. (CSA) Wajetta, Kurlo this young man was the son of union boss Reni Wajetta. (CCW) Wajetta, Reni this man was one of the most powerful men on the planet Corulag, during the early years of the New Order. As a child, Reni grew up in the Crullov City district, and continued to live there as an adult in order to maintain his control of the Orbital Transprts Union. Despite his choice of location, Reni built a small estate for himself, decorating it with all manner of artwork and fast speeders. As the leader of the Orbital Transports Union, Wajetta rubbed elbows with the executives of virtually every corporation based on Corulag. Because of his contacts, Wajetta also made a profit by selling information to various individuals. (CCW) Wakeelmui this planet was ruled by Governor Yount during the last years of the New Order. (CCG9, CCG10) Wake-tea this was a stimulating, hot beverage that was brewed on the planet Ord Cestus. (TCD) Wakiza this planet, located in the Koornacht Cluster, was the site of an Imperial shipyard supporting the Black Sword Command. It was one of the original twelve Duskhan League worlds. (BTS, SOL) Waks Burr this Ishi Tib was a frequent patron of the Outlander Club, during the years surrounding the Battle of Geonosis. (OWS) Waks Trode this wealthy Ishi Tib lived on Coruscant during the last years of the Old Republic. (VD3) Walads this ambassador to the planet Bresallis opposed the criminal underworld which was forced on the planet by the Hutts. In response to his attempts to disrupt their business, the Hutts employed Brahle Logris to assassinate Walads shortly before a speech to to the Bresallis government. (GG11) Walalla this planet was subjugated by the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. It is located in the Seventh Security Zone, and became a full member of the New Republic. (BTS) Wald this Alliance starfighter pilot was a member of the group that accompanied Luke Skywalker and Shira Brie back to her homeworld of Shalyvane, after the successful assault on the Imperial outpost on Spindrift. (MC60) Wald meaning "strong", 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) Wald this six-year-old Rodian was one of Anakin Skywalker's childhood friends. Wald lived in Mos Espa with his family, which had moved to Mos Espa only shortly before the Battle of Naboo, and helped Anakin as he built a pod racer. Wald was known as a petty thief and vandal, and grafitti proclaiming Watto to be a "dirty old bird" was attributed to him. Wald always managed to share his illicit earnings with his friends, and his friendship with Anakin was strong. However, when Anakin won the Boonta Eve Classic, Wald lost a great deal of credits on the race. He accused Anakin of cheating, and the two boys fought with their fists until Qui-Gin Jinn broke them up. Qui-Gon used the event to prove to Anakin that, no matter how hard you physically fight someone, you will never change their opinions. Note that certain sources indicate that this was actually a young Greedo the Elder, and not Wald, that Anakin was fighting. In the years following Anakin's departure, Wald remained close friends with Kitster Banai and Anakin's mother, Shmi. He took a job working in Watto's salvage yard, but never matched Anakin's skills in repairing old hardware. Nevertheless, when Watto decided to retire, he turned over the salvage shop's rights to Wald. He renamed the shop Wald's Parts, and continued to do a meager business during the early years of the New Republic. When Kitster stole the Killik Twilight moss-painting, Wald helped him escape from Jergo, then later provided information to Leia Organa Solo on where Kitster had fled with the moss-painting. Wald was portrayed by Warwick Davis in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1, TPM, JAS, IS1, OWS, TG) Walda meaning "strong", 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) Waldo the control mechanism for Calamarian submersibles, these are control gloves which allow a user inside the sub to manipulate the craft's exterior appendages. (DA) Waldo this being was one of the four members of the gang known as the Slams, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. Waldo was the gang's expert on security systems at the time. Several years before the Battle of Geonosis, Anakin Skywalker impersonated Waldo in an effort to infiltrate the planet Romin and located Jenna Zan Arbor. Slam and his gang had gone underground, but suddenly turned up on Romin at the same time as Anakin and the Jedi. (JQ8) Waldo Flats located just outside Mos Espa Arena, Waldo Flats bordered along Ben's Mesa. The Flats were cut by the ancient river gorge known as Waldo Grade. The Flats served as a section of the noted Mos Espa Circuit, a swoop racing event held annually during the height of the New Order. (SWGAL) Waldo Grade this ancient riverbed meandered through the Waldo Flats, on the planet Tatooine. The Grade served as a section of the noted Mos Espa Circuit, a swoop racing event held annually during the height of the New Order. (IWE1, SWGAL) Wald's Parts this was the name of the Mos Espa salvage shop owned by the Rodian merchant Wald, during the early years of the New Republic. The original shop had been owned by the Toydarian Watto, who took Wald in as an apprentice after Anakin Skywalker left Tatooine to become a Jedi Knight. Eventually, Watto turned the entire business over to Wald. (TG) Waleran this Imperial Lieutenant served under Captain Vharing aboard the Interrogator. After Vharing's execution, Waleran was promoted to Senior Lieutenant and Brevet Captain by High Inquisitor Tremayne. (TFNR, SWJ11) Walerv this Corellian Gunship was one of five Alliance gunships sent to Bakura, following the Battle of Endor. Its crew was made up primarily of non-humans, including seventeen Mon Calamari. (TBSB) Waleth, Faerz a middle-aged, honest businessman working for Premier Provisions, Waleth oversaw most of the company's day-to-day business. (SN) Wali this was one of the small, furry pets kept by V-Davi during his education on Kegan. (FFT) Walif Merv a cunning and resourceful Quarren, Merv grew up on the floating city of Morjanssik. He was determined to avoid becoming a miner, and looked for other opportunities. He turned to a life of crime, preferring the prospect of life in prison to life in the mines. He assisted a group of Alliance agents in trying to uncover the Imperial plot to gain the support of the Quarren. (DU) Walin'or the Alliance maintained a strong presence on this planet during the Galactic Civil War. The cell's operations were nearly compromised when Patel Odfath was captured by Lu'daal-ud. (AIR) Walk Worm this immense, segmented insect guarded the passages leading up to Uda-Khalid's hidden stronghold. Resembling four-meter-long centipedes, walk worms had immense mandibles, which they used to capture and kill their prey. (T13) Walker see AT-AT (ESB) Walker an Imperial treasury ship destroyed during the Galactic Civil War by six Alliance X-wing fighters. The attack eventually led to the design and construction of the Nebulon-B frigate. (SWSB) Walker Festival this month-long collection of celebrations, parades, feasts, and walker races was held twice a year on the planet Emmer. (ND) Walking Barnacle this mobile form of barnacle was native to the oceans of the planet Alderaan. (E3N) Walking Dock this form of tube is used on many freighters to connect them with another ship in space. It allows an atmosphere to be maintained between the two ships, so that passengers can move between them. (VP) Walkway Collective this was a loose affiliation of humans who managed to survive the Battle of Coruscant by hiding in the bombed-out stores of the Catier Walkway on Coruscant. (EL2) Wall of Dantooine this dense field of black-colored asteroids literally shielded access to one quadrant of the Dantooine System. Several small mining operations in the sector began probing the Wall of Dantooine for valuable ores and minerals, during the height of the New Order. (SWGAL) Wall of Remembrance this immense wall was erected on the planet Almas, and the names of those Jedi who were killed in battle were carved into the wall. At a ceremony following the engraving, any surviving students or friends of the fallen Jedi were allowed to recount a story and anecdote about them. During the Clone Wars, the Wall of Remembrance filled quite rapidly, a fact that alarmed the Jedi who worked and studied at the Almas Academy. (LFCW) Walla see Wallanooga (ASNG) Wallanooga this Hutt, often called simply Walla or Nooga, obtained the young Aurra Sing from a group of Sennex Pirates who had captured her on Ord Namurt. Wallanooga was distinguished by the eyepatch he wore over his left eye, and was known among Hutts for his ability to train skilled - and expensive - assassins. Most of his assassins were trained by the Anzati, since Wallanooga admired their innate cruelty. Recognizing Aurra Sing's potential, Nooga called in a debt owed by the Anzati to have her trained as an assassin. Unfortunately for Wallanooga, he failed to understand the depths of Aurra sing's anger. Aurra Sing killed him immediately upon being returned to his possession. (ASNG, DSSB, NEGC, WOTC) Wallarand Festival this fete is celebrated by the Balinaka native to the planet Garnib. Held annually on the eastern coast of Hev, the Wallarand lasted for fifty days during the height of the warm season on Garnib. The festival represented the ultimate expression of the artistic spirit of the Balinaka and their constant struggle against nature. (GMS, PG1) Wallball this competitive sport was played in an enclosed room. (RM, BTS, GCG) Wallen this Imperial Sergeant served as a stormtrooper garrisoned on the forest moon of Endor during the construction of the second Death Star. He was assigned to Colonel Dyer's command, and his unit was recommended to Commander Igar by Governor Yount of Wakeelmui. (CCG10) Wallen, Jonas this man, who represented his homeworld of Darlon in the Old Republic Senate, was arrested shortly before the Clone Wars and charged with gambling on which worlds would secede from the Republic. Senator Wallen had been betting with Senator Char Bibbeck of Colunda Prime for several years, and were believed to have wagered over eight million credits while trying to figure out which planets would leave the Republic. (HNN5) Waller, Ris this man accompanied Jan Ors aboard the Star of Empire, shortly before the Battle of Yavin. He and Rosco Ross apprehended Kyle Katarn aboard the ship, and brought him to Jan for questioning. (SFE) Wallet Tent developed during the last decades of the Old Republic, this was a collapsible tent which was stored in a wallet-sized pouch when not in use. A special pressurization system maintained the wallet tent's size when not in use. When split with a thumbnail, though, the wallet tent expanded to form a transparent tent. An autofold button on the tent's surface reversed the operation, collapsing the tent back into its wallet shape. (SHPT) Wallon this Khuiumin Survivor was the Captain of Slash Squadron. (IJ) Wallowlot this was the name Kell Tainer used to describe Falynn Sandskimmer and Voort saBinring, when they were visting the Howler. Kell caught them as they were leaving, and offered a toast to "Master and Mistress Wallowlot" for the fifth wedding anniversary. (WS) Walls this artist, a native of Elrood Sector, was one of the most prominent members of the Professional Artists Guild. Walls was known as a sculptor and holographic painter. (PG3) Wallstone a synthetic subtance used to form the walls of buildings. (WG) Walluga this vicious predator was native to the planet Kashyyyk. (SWGAL) Walo this Gallofree medium transport was used by the Alliance to transport bacta during the Galactic Civil War. (XWA) Walrusman see Aqualish (SWN) Wamma this Huttese verb translated into Basic as "to pay." (GMR5) Wampa Ice Creature the legendary white-furred snow monster of Hoth, the wampa was a four-meter-tall beast with huge paws, long claws, and curled horns atop its head. It had beady, yellow eyes, and was at the top of Hoth's food chain, hunting the native tauntauns for food. The white fur of the wampa allowed it to move across the snow-covered plains in near-perfect camouflage. Wampas were known to prefer live prey, and often locked their still-living catch in ice until they were hungry. Using its hot breath and saliva, the wampa imbedded its prey in the ceiling of its lair, thereby rendering it helpless to try and escape. The wampa was a solitary creature, inhabiting the natural ice caves that were found under the planet's icy crust. Each wampa roamed a wide and exclusive range, and defended it fiercely. The wampa was known to mournfully cry out at night, filling the snow plains with a plaintive song that was used either to attract a mate or arrange plans with their brethen. Because of their size, strength, and fierce reputation, the wampa was sought out by big-game hunters and thrill-seekers. Many times, though, it was the wampa that survived the hunt. Those hunters that managed to kill a wampa were rewarded with beautiful fur pelts and rare horns and claws. Due to the limited nature of Hoth's ecosystem, killing wampas had been outlawed during the last years of the Old Republic. The wampa was portrayed by Des Webb in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, and by Howie Weed in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Special Edition. (ESB, ISU, EGA, TCG6) wampa1 this was the handle of one of the many slicers in the Cularin System who discovered the decrypted message posted on the HoloNet by Tiny F, during the early months of the Clone Wars. In his initial postings, wampa1 used simplistic terms and abbreviated spellings to communicate, a trait that earned him the reputation of a twelve-year-old working from his mother's computer. wampa1 was quite cynical about the truth of Tiny F's messages, despite the obvious support and belief of other readers. Because of the often simplistic extrapolations wampa1 put forth, he was often reviled in message threads, as happened when he tried to dig too deeply into the transmission sliced by mstrslcr regarding the Almas Academy. Later, after participating in the discussion of Nightwing's account of the killing of Commander Kulkis, wampa1 appeared to have been kidnapped by an unknown party. The clue was the use of proper grammar and spelling in his final post, which came shortly after a message from Lieutenant G. Bresch of the Cularin Military. Even wampa1's greatest detractor, known simply as alyssaroxu, chose to abandon the newsnets to avoid being arrested. (LFCW) Wampa's Vengeance this was one of the many attractions found at Aucellis Park, on the moon of Keriba VI, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (WOA27) Wan 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 Wan indicated grace, gentleness, and kindness. (GCG) Wan Akida this was the name of a noted Woostoid individual. (UANT) Wan Sandage this Devlikk was one of the Outer Rim's best podracer pilots. Wan was a tall alien with a long neck and high, bony cheeks, and was known as something of a playboy. Sandage came from a family of 128 brothers and sisters, and was just six years old at the Battle of Naboo. He was the racer who hired Aldar Beedo to race in the Boonta Eve Classic in order to kill Sebulba. He flew an Elsinore-Cordova Turbodyne 99-U racer. (TPM, RAC, IG1, NEGC) Wan, Zegret this man was a smashball player for the Elom Ranphyx, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. In just three seasons, Wan had set the mark for most goals scored in a single season, scoring 77 goals in 78 games. He was unable to reach the "fifty goals in fifty games" mark that year, reaching fifty goals in the 54th game. Just before the Clone Wars, Wan was set to break the record of Maur "Hyperspace" Howins, having scored 43 goals in just 35 games that season. (HNN5) Wanatte this Imperial Captain was stationed at the garrison in Hullis city, on the planet Halmad, during the first series of raids by the Hawk-bat pirates. (IF) Wanderer this modified Action VI transport was owned by Lavek Talstin. (CRO) Wanderer a compact, six-seated transport craft. (HSR) Wanderer this Far*Reach IV PQR scout ship was owned by the Empire until it crashed on the planet Isis. The crew of the Wanderer attempted to hijack an Alliance medical supply ship and return to Imperial space to report on Isis. They nearly made it, but were contained at the last moment by Alliance agents. (IC) Wanderer this model of spacer's cargo chest was manufactured by SoroSuub, and was used to protect a starship pilot's personal gear. (PSG) Wanderer this eight-legged survey droid was produced by SoroSuub during the New Order. With a spherical body and three fine manipulator arms below its photoreceptor eye, the Wanderer had an arachnoid appearance that many humanoids found frightful. Nevertheless, the Wanderer's shape and eight well-made legs allowed it to maneuver over a wide range of territory, making scouting and surveying extremely easy. The Wanderer was equipped with a stun blaster in case of attack. These droids were often used as companions to 87-RM scout collectors, stunning new lifeforms for later collection by the 87-RM unit. (FTD, EGD) Wanderhome this modified Gallofree Yards medium transport was one of the many civilian ships that agreed to help the New Republic transport refugees from planets which had been attacked by the Yuuzhan Vong. When the ship tried to reach Ralltiir, it was discovered by a Yuuzhan Vong warship and was forced to flee. It made it to Gyndine, but the New Republic officer on duty was reluctant to send help, especially after learning that the refugees were mainly Ryn and Ranats. A group of freelance operatives stepped in to help defend the Wanderhome, helping it reach Ralltiir intact. (NJOSB) Wandering Flyer 191 this Mobquet aerospace transport was favored by many private corporations. It measures four meters in length, and is armed with a single concussion missile launcher. (CSA) Wander-kelp native to Chad III, this form of plantlife had minimal intelligence, enough to tell it when to migrate with the currents. It was one of the forms of plants that were harvested by the water farmers on the planet. When the wander-kelp was "mating," it glowed with a bioluminescent light that shone like an oil slick on fire. Their iodine-filled leaves were harvested for their medicinal value, while the discarded biomass was used to feed the various fish that were bred. (DS) Wandrella a huge worm native to Circarpus V, it has a pink body that is covered in brown streaks and stripes. Its head is located on the blunt end of the worm, and its face is covered with eyespots. a wide mouth is located under theeyes, and it is filled with sharp, black teeth. It gives off a faint, phosphorescent glow. It uses suction organs on its belly to pull itself along. (SME) Wanga this Huttese word translated into Basic as "gun." (GMR5) Wankee this Huttese word translated into Basic as "message." (GMR5) Wankle this Imperial Navy Captain served as a customs officer near Sullust, during the height of the New Order. He intercepted the Chubby Gundark and confiscated her cargo of Bantha Breakfast Biscuits. (SWJ11) Wann this Imperial Prefect served under Governor Desh during the Galactic Civil War. (GG10) Wann Tsir this planet resisted the Empire throughout the Galactic Civil War, but was eventually laid seige to by the remnants of the Empire under the command of Titus Klev. The planet fell, but was later restored by the New Republic. (DESB) Wann, Roland this man served as the Old Republic's representative on the planet Manaan during the era of the Great Sith War, some 4,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. He provided information to Bastila Shan and Carth Onasi on the location of the Sith lair on Manaan, then helped them reach Hrakert Station. (KOTOR) Wannschok this is the name given to the endless waste of desert found on the planet Kintan. It measures nearly 1,000 kilometers in width. It was in this desert, whose name literally meant "Endless Wastes" in the Nikto language, that the Red Nikto evolved. (GG12) Wanta dah moolee-rah? this Huttese question translated into Basic as "Why haven't you paid me yet?" (GMR5) Wanuri this male Falleen was hired as an employment officer for the Blackwater Systems factory on his homeworld of Falleen, during the years following the Battle of Naboo. He was a good friend of Mazara, and agreed to provide Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker with janitorial jobs inside Blackwater, when the Jedi arrived on Falleen during their search for Granta Omega and his band of criminals. (JQ9) Wapoe the Atrisian demigod of disguise, Wapoe was often represented as a stout, short-bodied humanoid. Note that Labyrinth of Evil indicates that Wapoe was an artisan demigod. (IWST, LEV) Wappi meaning "hot-tempered", this name was common among Gungan females. (GCG) Waq an group of heavy lifters destroyed by the Empire during the raid on Galactic Electronics. (TIE) War Behemoth originally a peaceful herd animal native to the icy plains of Khar Delba, the behemoth was a huge, four-legged beast distinguished by its long tusks which it used to protect itself from predators. The ancient Sith Lords discovered that the behemoth was quite hardy, and transported several specimens off the planet for genetic and magical manipulation. Over the period of several centuries, the herbivorous creatures were altered to become gargantuan, omnivorous killing machines which could also serve as transports. Standing more than twelve meters in height and weighing more than 10,000 kilograms, the Sith war behemoth could taken into battle with a variety of missions. Some were used to carry Sith magicians into battle, while others served as battering rams. Larger specimens were even equipped with armor plating and gun mounts, serving as immense weapons platforms. In battle, war behemoths could trample enemies or swallow them whole, and were bred to be easily handled by their masters. (WOTC) War Council Advisory Panel this advisory panel was formed by Chancellor Palpatine to provide advice and direction during the height of the Clone Wars. It operated under the control of the Homeworld Security Command, and was responsible for the operational planning and deployment of clone trooper specialists. This went counter to the original chain of command established at the Battle of Geonosis, when the Jedi were placed in command of all clone units. Thus, the Jedi Order was not enthusiastic about the actions of the Panel, especially after it began deploying clone troopers to planetary defense forces. (VD3) War Day an annual holiday celebrated by the Old Republic, it was given new meaning and was reused by the New Republic, following the Battle of Endor. (TSW, TT) War Droid an ancient mechanical robot equipped with weapons and sent into battle in place of living warriors, war droids were used with the most effectiveness by Xim the Despot. Largely unstoppable at their creation, war droids were three meters tall and roughly humanoid in shape. They were armed with a pair of pulse cannons,and were protected by heavy armor plating coated with a kiirium sheen. During the time of the New Republic, the Scavs have salvaged a number of them and use them as protection devices. (DE1, EGD) War Droid this was the name given to the thin, humanoid automatons used by the Krath to striek back at the Jedi Knights and the Old Republic, some 4,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. These skeletal droids were menacing in their appearance, and were armed with pulse-wave induction spines as well as hand-mounted pulse rifles. In addition to this weaponry, the Krath installed a retractable sword into each arm, to be used for melee combat. (EGD, TSW) War Hall located in Imperial City on Coruscant, this edifice was used by the New Republic's leaders to review battle data received from the blockade of the Koornacht Cluster during the Yevethan Purge. (SOL) War Hog this Alliance MC40a was active during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) War Mount the heavily-armored, flying craft used by the ancient Mandalorian warriors. (TSW) War of the Star Forge this was the term used by historians to denote the Old Republic's attempt to locate the Star Forge and put an end to the reign of terror of Darth Malak, some 4,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. (SWI80) War of Words this song, written and played by the band Starburst, first appeared on the compilation StakeOut. (GG9) War Robot military automatons built for Xim the Despot and used by him to wage war on his enemies. They were superbly constructed, with reinforced stress points, heavy-gauge armor, and assorted chemical and energy weapons built-in. Over a thousand of them were assigned to the Queen of Ranroon to guard Xim's treasure. Given the rumors of the loss of the Queen and Xim's defeat in the Third Battle of Vontor, all of Xim's war robots were thought to have been destroyed until Skynx revealed the remains of one to Han Solo. Han, Chewie, Badure, and Hasti later discovered the group of 1,000 war robots guarding the Queen of Ranroon on Dellalt. These were eventually destroyed when Blue Max and Bollux trapped them on a bridge and collapsed the bridge. (HSL) War Room, The located deep in the bowels of Imperial Palace, this was one of the most secure places that the leaders of the Old Republic could go in times of war. (CCW) War Sled this immense, repulsor-equipped vehicle served as the mobile base of operations for Colonel Odan and his band of rebels on Akuria Two, during the early years of the Galactic Civil War. (PZZ2) War Wagon a weapon-laden wagon used by Ephram Warrick to defeat the Duloks. (EGC) War Wheel this weapon platform, designed by Oskar Jyng, was an AT-AT-sized, gyro-stabilized disk. (CSA) Waran 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 "of tunnels or caves". (GCG) Warat a common name given to Twi'lek males, this name meant "victor" or "winner". (GCG) Warb a starship hyperdrive mechanic working for Shug Ninx at Nar Shaddaa, Warb was an ambidexterous native of Corellia. (DE2, TME) Warbat this form of music, first developed during the early years of the New Order, was said to appeal only to astromech droids. (LAT1) Warbeast a specially-bred Onderonian creature raised by the Beastmasters of the jungles. They were bred from stock captured from the Dxun moon, and were winged beasts with two strong arms. The jungle warriors rode the warbeasts into battle. (DLS) Warbird this was the nickname of Tannan, one of Conn Doruggan's wegsphere teammates during his playing days on Alderaan. (TBSB) Warbleflower this strange plant produces blossoms which vibrate with their own energy, creating a soft, warbling song. (POT) Warbot this was another name for a combat droid. (MC47) Warburton this Wookiee ran a small operation in the tunnels of Tol Ado, under the nose of Imperial Governor Sebastian Parnell. Parnell later discovered Warburton's location from his spy, Santo. Luke Skywalker alerted Warburton to Santo's treachery, allowing Warburton and his forces to escape before Parnell could wipe them out. (JH) Warcloak this was a ceremonial cloak, edged with the red fur from a native predator, worn by the female humans of the Calain Confederacy, on the planet Shiva IV. It was meant to be worn in battle, to show an individual's fighting skills and position of command. (MC54) Ward Domes this was primary medical facility located in the city of Senta, on Belasco. (TDR) Warden 10-24 this was Ulban Arms' most notorious model gladiator droid. These hulking, humanoid constructs were extremely well-armed, with six blasters hidden in each of its ten fingers and a pair of double laser cannons placed in its chest. The Warden 10-24 was heavily-armored, and moved about on two stout legs. They were given only enough programming to attack their targets, but had to receive new or further orders from a command center in orderto continue fighting once a target was dispatched. (EGD) Warden Squadron one of General Salm's Y-Wing bomber squadrons serving the New Republic. Warden Squadron was a part of Defender Wing. (XWN) Warden-class Light Cruiser this 42-meter-long starship was designed by Sienar Fleet Systems as a multi-purpose security vessel, during the height of the New Order. Based on the original design of the Guardian-class light cruiser, the Warden-class cruiser was given stronger engines for more maneuverability, and its sensor and scanner systems were also upgraded. Itrequired a crew of sixteen officers and a single gunner, and could carry up to fourteen troopers and 100 metric tons of cargo. It was armed with a pair of turret-mounted laser cannons. (SWJ4) Warder this New Republic medical frigate was assigned to Han Solo and the Mon Remonda during the hunt for Warlord Zsinj. (SOC) Wardex this was a term used on prison worlds to describe an individual who served as the warden, but also held a position as an executive in the corporation that managed the planet. (GCG) Wardle, Chozz this man served as the Royal Physician to the King Lorac and Queen Denira of the planet Velmor, during the early years of the New Order. After the deaths of Lorac and Denira, Wardle remained part of the royal household, serving Regent Zelor and Prince Anod. When Luke Skywalker arrived on Velmor with a man he claimed was the rightful heir to the throne, Prince Denid, it was Wardle who performed the examination to verify the claim. His tests clearly showed that Denid was, in fact, the legitimate heir to the throne. Zelor, however, had become enamored of rulership, and had Wardle and his entire staff executed shortly after the report was submitted, in an effort to cover up any possible proof of Denid's claim. (WOTC) Wa'renfu Modeling this was a method of measuring the probablity of an event occurring, based on several forms of input and utilizing specialized algorithms to compute a percentage of probablity. (ROF) Warga this Gorph was one of the soliders who protected Queen Slugga, during the years leading up to the Battle of Endor. (ECAR) Warhawk this Alliance MC40a Light Calamari cruiser attempted to disabled the Harpax in the Ottega System. (TIE) Warhog this modified VGK-3 Shooting Star was owned by Bryce Agoris and Myrgaanti Shi-iki. It was the first working prototype of the VGK-3, stolen by the mercenaries after they defected from the Alliance. It was armed with five laser cannons, two proton torpedo launchers, and a pair of rear-facing ion cannons. (SWJ6) Warhog a nickname used by Spurch Goa. (DE1) Warhounds this group of elite mercenaries assisted the Alliance during the battle for Kwymar Sector. (MB) Wari, Aris-Del this was the name given to Ludi Billane by the Jedi Knights, shortly after her rescue from the ruined city of Domitree, on her homeworld of Ord Thoden. The infant was rescued some eight months prior to the Clone Wars by the Jedi Knights were on Ord Thoden to assist with rescue efforts. They brought Ludi back to Coruscant for training, unaware that her mother, Jonava Billane, had survived the earthquakes. (HNN4) Waric this was one of the most common names given to male Corellians. (GMR9) Warkeeper this Yuuzhan Vong creature was bio-engineered to act as a protector and defender of a thrall herder. Resembling a slug and measuring about twenty-two meters in length, the warkeeper was covered with an armored shell that was studded with heavy spikes. These spikes were specially-created plasma emitters, capable of spraying globs of plasma fire at anything with two kilometers of its position. In order to protect the warkeeper, the Yuuzhan Vong also inplanted a dovin basal into the creature's body, allowing it to absorb enemy attacks while it kept the thrall herder free to control its captives. The Yuuzhan Vong warrior commanding the warkeeper had to be constantly vigilant, for this dovin basal could also suck in unsuspecting thralls. (NJOSB) Warlord this was the only name given to the former leader of the tribes of Kariek, although many of the planet's natives referred to him as the Glorious Majesty. No Lakra or Eickarie had ever seen what the Warlord looked like, as he was always dressed in ornate armor. The Warlord took control of the planet about four years after the Battle of Naboo, establishing his seat of power in the fortress of the ancient Cro-sal-trei tribe. He ruled Kariek through wanton violence, which led many to believe that the Warlord was a member of the Lakra race. However, he maintained a small contingent of support among the Eickarie, despite his aggression toward their race as a whole. When the United Tribes of Kariek was formed many years after the Battle of Endor, the Warlord retreated to his fortress and made every effort to disrupt the efforts of the UTK to bring lasting peace of Kariek. The UTK requested the assistance of the Empire of the Hand in eliminating the Warlord, twenty-two years after the Battle of Endor. Although the stormtroopers of the Imperial 501st Legion had no problem bringing the Warlord down, they were hesitant to eliminate any of the Eickarie he held prisoner. Aurek Company decided to join forces with Su-mil and his Eickarie soldiers, striking a deal to help free a group of Eickarie prisoners in exchange for gaining access to the Warlord's fortress and capturing him alive. Both sides honored their agreement, and they found the Warlord holed up in a chamber deep inside the fortress. Su-mil and his Eickaries raced ahead, swiftly eliminating the Warlord's bodyguards and capturing the Warlord. Su-mil then turned the dictator over to Twister and his stormtroopers. It was later learned that the Warlord was neither an Eickarie nor a Lakra, but his true race was unknown to either the New Republic or the Imperial Remnant. (FB) Warlord this Victory-class Star Destroyer was the heart of the Lianna defense fleet during the Galactic Civil War. It was under the command of Rodin Verpalion, and was seventeen years old when Verpalion was assigned to Lianna, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. Its crew consisted of 6,100 crewers and 1,550 troops, and was armed with 20 turbolaser batteries, 20 double turbolaser cannons, 10 ion cannons, and 10 tractor beam projectors. (ML) Warlord Dropship manufactured by Telgorn, the 110-meter Warlord was a larger dropship than the Sonda Armament's AIC-4. This ship was capable of transporting up to 360 troops and up to 180 metric tons of cargo, or a platoon of 4 AT-ATs. Crewed by a complement of 200, the Warlord was armed with 6 double turbolaser cannons. It was the largest dropship in the Imperial fleet. (SWJ2) Warlover this Imperial Dreadnaught was active during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (XVT) Warlug 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) Warlug one of the Gamorrean guards protecting Jabba the Hutt's palace on Tatooine. (TJP) Warm Thoughts for Invertebrates this book, written by Dxulininan, was one of the five most popular pieces of literature during the year leading up to the Clone Wars. (HNN4) Warm Welcome Inn this hotel, located on Coruscant during the years leading up to the Clone Wars, was known for the hospitality of its staff. Motion sensors were located at the front doors, which opened automatically whenever beings arrived at the Inn. (JQ8) Warmaster this was the title given to the highest-rank Yuuzhan Vong commander of an invasion or fighting force. The Warmaster was the commander and the mastermind behind their invasion of the known galaxy. From a remote location, the Warmaster controlled all the plans for the invasion. (DTR) Warmoon this was one of three natural satellites orbiting Fyodos. Its original name was lost in the Great Cleansing. Fyodoi lore said that the cycle of the Warmoon was the best time for a battle. (PG2) Warning and Detection Device called a WADD for short, this was a device built by R2-D2 to help secure Cloud City from food pirates following the Battle of Endor. (LCJ) Waroen this Imperial Navy Lieutenant served as Joak Drysso's chief sensor officer aboard the Lusankya. During the Battle of Thyferra, when Drysso threatened to ram the ship into the planet Thyferra, Waroen took matters into his own hands and shot Drysso. He then took command of the Lusankya, and surrendered it and her crew to the New Republic. (BW) Warok this was a common name for Ewok males. Like other Ewok names, it referred to a spirit or character in the Ewoks' mythology. (GCG) Warok an older Ewok, and the father of Teebo and Paploo, Warok led a group of Ewoks sent to rescue their children from Vulgarr and the Duloks. (ECAR, AT, CCG10) Warok according to Ewok legend, this water spirit tormented prideful individuals by sneaking into their huts and throwing water on them during rainstorms. (GCG) Waroo this Wookiee word means "son of courage." Lumpawarump took this as the familiar part of this name after rescuing Han Solo from the Pride of Yevetha. Chewbacca agreed that the young Wookiee had passed his Test of Ascension during the rescue, taking Shoran's place and sustaining an injury while rescuing Solo. (TT) Waroopa this was a common name among the Whiphid race. (UANT) Waroot one of the native races of the planet Ab'Bshingh, the Waroots were almost constantly at war with the Farang race throughout their history. When the planet was discovered by the Empire, the many battles were studied by the Imperial strategist Crat Dakerno, who was sent to subjugate the two races. Dakerno used their complex maneuvers to create the board game known as B'shingh. (SWJ8) Warp Drive this was another term for a starship hyperdrive. (MC25) Warp Point this space station was known to many smugglers as a place to get discrete repairs made to their ships, during the height of the New Order. (MC15) Warp-Top this was the traditional, horseshoe-shaped surface on which a game of crinbid was played in many casinos. (WSV, DFR) War'qi this Bothan was a noted big-game hunter, during the early years of the New Republic. (GUN) warr this Shyriiwook word was used as the suffix to many Wookiee names. It translated into Basic as "forest", "guide", or "hunter". It could be attached to a prefix by itself, or combined with other suffixes to form a complete Wookiee name. (GMR10, GCG) Warra this tree was grown for its tasty nuts, which were often served in bars and cantinas. (SWI81) Warren this huge, super transport ship was the largest ship in the Jatayus Outbound fleet. (SSR) Warren, Roland one of Barosa Warren's sons, Roland served the Alliance as an undercover operative in the Simik System, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (AIR) Warren, Tara this was Danlea Lochner's true identity, as she was a daughter of Barosa Warren. (AIR) Warren, The this cantina, located in Vlarnya on Courkrus, was a hagnout used by the crew of the Red Nova as well as Riistar's Raiders. (IJ) Warren, Tiris this alias was used by Alton Lochner, while on various field missions for the Alliance. In reality, this was Lochner's true identity, as he was the son of Baorsa Warren. (AIR) Warren, Tole this man served the Alliance as a communications officer at the Suolriep Sector headquarters, shortly before the Battle of Hoth. Previously, Lieutenant Warren was one of the few survivors of the safeworld Stronghold, which was nearly destroyed by the Charon. Tole was one of three sons of Barosa Warren who served the Alliance. (AIR) Warrens Assault Squad this band of warriors was locked in a form of civil war with the Force Assassins throughout the era of the New Order. Neither side of the war could remember the exact nature of their dispute, nor why they continued to fight. The fighting was confined to the area of the Dantooine System known as the Ebon Essentia, and the Empire strangely turned a blind eye to the conflcit. (SWGAL) Warrick this surname was one of the few used by the Ewok race, and indicated the greatest warrior of a given tribe. (GCG) Warrior a New Republic gunship which was assigned to the Intrepid's fleet during the Black Fleet Crisis. It was the Warrior which intercepted Luke Skywalker, Akanah, and the Mud Sloth when they arrived with Wailu and the Fallanassi to create the illusion of other Republic warships. (TT) Warrior an Imperial-I class Star Destroyer. It was charged with capturing Mon Calamari slaves when Halley Kadorto single-handedly destroyed its complement of TIE fighters and rescued the Mon Cals. (XW) Warrior of the Infinite this was the highest honor, bestowed by the Rajah of the Virjuansi, that a warrior could earn in battle. In the 6,000 years of the Palace of the Splendid Harmony, only 29 individuals were ever elevated to this rank. One of them was Anakin Skywalker, who earned the title during the three years of fighting in the Clone Wars. (SWI72, LEV) Warrior-class Gunship this was one of the new class of starships designed for use by the New Republic Navy. It measured 190 meters in length, and was a stronger ship than the Corellian Gunship. Like many of the new classes, the Warrior-class was based a earlier, proven design, the Agave-class picket ship. Their primary mission profile was to be small, fast destroyers, capable of taking out a Star Destroyer and living to tell about it. They were armed with 10 turbolaser cannons, 8 laser cannons, and 4 concussion missile launchers, and enhanced shields. (BTS, CTD) Warriors this Yuuzhan Vong social caste was made up of those individuals who fought the wars and planned the conquest of other species. Much of the work done by the Warrior caste is supported by the Priests. There were four distinct subdivisions of the Warrior caste: Warmaster, Caommander, Subaltern, and Warrior. The Warrior caste pledged their allegiance to the god Yun-Yammka. (NJOSB, UFCD) Warriors of the Shadow this was another name applied to the ancient Taungs of the planet Coruscant. (CCW) Warris this Corellian served as a New Republic recruiter. He held the rank of Navy Lieutenant, and initially turned down Plat Mallar's application for training during the Yevethan Purge. He cited the fact that Polneye was still listed in the New Republic's databases as a planet which supported the Empire. (SOL) Warsheld, Weston this ancient man was the leader of House Calipsa during the height of the New Order. At the age of 108, he was confined to a repulsorchair and had to govern his province with the help of a great number of advisors and representatives. He was known for his shrewd sense of business, and his dealings with other Houses helped Calipsa survive the politcal and economic upheavals during the end of the Old Republic and the Galactic Civil War. (PGT) Warspite an Imperial Frigate assigned to Operation Strike Fear. (XW) Wart this man was one of the many pirates who operated beneath the notice of Governor Parnell in the Sil'Lume Asteroid Belt, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. (JH) Wartaki Islands this archipelago is located on the planet Kashyyyk. Clay from the land of these islands was used by Wookiees to create pipes and bowls. (RD, AIR) Warthan's Wizards this secret group of starship designers and engineers dreamed up some of the Empire's most confidential starship designs, including several with active cloaking technology. They were first used by the Emperor during the Clone Wars, when he contracted them to upgrade a T-2c personnel transport to serve as his personal shuttle. (JE, X3) Wartime this is the Gamorrean name for the summer season on the planet Gamorr. It follows the period of slushtime, when winter runoffs make the ground a muddy quagmire. Once the land dried out, however, travel became much easier, and Gamorreans can venture to other villages and begin raiding them. (SWJ14) Warto this green-skinned Boltrunian lived on the planet Aduba-3 during the era of the New Order. A one-time laborer aboard a Corellian freighter, Warto was abandoned by his crew on Aduba-3, and this event gave him a hatred for Corellians and anything to do with them. For many years, he nursed this grudge with a steady intake of nikta. He drank himself into believing that he was dating Azoora when Han Solo and Chewbacca were stranded on the planet shortly after the Battle of Yavin. He jealously attacked Han, who had been talking to Azoora, but Chewbacca quickly thwarted any advantage Warto may have had. Warto eventually joined the Cloud Riders, but was killed in a landslide caused by the Behemoth. (MC8, MC10, GMR4) Wartogg this Gamorrean once worked for Jabba the Hutt, during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo, before he changed allegiances and decided to go to work for Gardulla the Hutt. This earned him Jabba's wrath, which included a bounty on Wartogg's head for his disloyalty. Jango Fett later claimed this bounty, when he infiltrated Gardulla's fortress in order to confront her about her connections to the Bado Gora. (BH) Warton an Eol Sha colonist who greets Luke upon his arrival on the planetoid. Warton was later transported to Dantooine, and was the last colonist destroyed by Kratas as part of his ground assault. (JS, DA) Waru a being from a galaxy in which anti-Force is the prevailing fabric of life. In the Star Wars galaxy, Waru appears as a large blob of meat covered in golden scales. Underneath the scales is raw flesh from which oozes a blood-like substance when exposed. It can assume a number of shapes, but prefers a round shape. Waru was brought across the galactic boundaries when Hethrir began torturing prisoners at Crseih Station. The disturbances in the Force caused by all that suffering, combined with the strange warping caused by the crystallizing star near the station, rended the normal Force fabric and drew Waru through. Hethrir quickly realized Waru's importance, and made a deal with it. Hethrir would help return Waru to its own galaxy in return for mastery over the Force. Waru agreed to this deal. Hethrir secretly began sacrificing his prisoners to Waru, until the inhabitants of the station began to catch whisperings of Waru existence. When the Empire collapsed and Hethrir went into hiding, Waru extended his circle of influence to include the station's population, and a religion grew from the "miracles" Waru could perform. These miracles were simply petty games Waru would play, using some of his collected Force energies to heal the weaker individuals while waiting for really strong Force-sensitives to come along. Waru would envelope an individual with his body, gauging the individual's Force sensitivity. Waru would consume those individuals who were strong with the Force, claiming that Waru could heal only those who truly believed in him. Any doubt hindered his abilities to heal. When Xaverri discovered Waru and his connection to Hethrir, she contacted Han Solo and the New Republic, who came to determine the threat. When they intercepted Hethrir trying to build the Empire Reborn on the Station, they acted quickly. Luke, Han, and Leia all tried to destroy Waru, only to realize that Waru's power lay not in the Force, but in anti-Force. Waru sensed Luke's strength in the Force, and tried to consume him in order to return to his own galaxy without any obligation to Hethrir. Luke resisted, with help from Han and Leia, and eventually Hethrir himself was consumed by Waru. The vast Force energies he gained from Hethrir allowed him to return to his own galaxy. (CS) Warwick an Ewok who helped the Alliance find the Imperial shield generator on Endor. In the novelization of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, this Ewok is different from Wicket. (ROTJN) Waryl's Fangs this was the name of the squadron of modified Royal Yvarema scout ships modified by the Yvarema for use as a war fleet. The fleet was developed by Qesya Vth'naar to be well armed and highly skilled. Individual scout ships were equipped with powerful navigational deflectors which allowed them to pass through the Kathol Rift without penalty. The ships were also armed with a quad laser cannon and a tactical fusion missile. (E) Wasaka a plant native to the under-forest regions of Kashyyyk. Chewbacca was fond of eating wasaka berry pie. (WSB, TT) Wasilsi this ancient species was once native to the planet Joralla, but eventually died out. Xenoarchaeologists have discovered that the Wasilsi were enemies of the Tikiarri, and that they were much larger and stronger than the Tikiarri. However, for unknown reasons, the Tikiarri survived while the Wasilsi disappeared. Many scientists suggest a plague spread across Joralla, but only affected the Wasilsi. Others claim that the Wasilsi were "seeded" on Joralla as part of an experiment, but their immune systems were unable to counteract the viruses of the jungle. (PG1) Wasith this man served the Corporate Sector Authority as the Supervisor of the zinsian mining operations of the planet Brosi. He tried a numberof tactics, including the hiring of bounty hunters, to eliminate the Brosin Underground, but could not root out the guerrillas. (AIR) Waskiro a planet with a mining economy. (JTH) Wasp 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) Wasp Fever this was the phrase used by the Korunnai to indicate the effects of being bitten or stung by a fever wasp. As the larvae of the wasp grow and begin to feed on the brain cells of a host, the host experienced dementia, then severe seisures and spasms, as if suffering from a head injury. In general, wasp fever only lasted three or four days, which was the incubation period of the larvae. Any Korunnai stung by the fever wasp was generally considered dead on the spot, and their body was burned to prevent the larvae from hatching and causing more damage. (SHPT) Waspship this Hapan starship resembled a large wasp which was native to the Hapes Cluster. It was favored among Hapan pirates for its speed and maneuverability. (DJ) Wassak this Jawa was one of the first of his kind to claim he had encountered a genius womp rat in the deserts of Tatooine. Wassak claimed to have found an Imperial probe droid in the sand, and had to fight off four intelligent womp rats in order to recover it. When he shot and killed one of the womp rats, Wassak claimed that the other three stopped fighting and took the dead body of their companion into the desert. (WOTC) Wasser this name was commonly given to Quarren males, and meant "warm" or "caring". (GCG) Wasser Barer this Quarren was an up-and-coming podracer, joining the professional circuit shortly after the Battle of Naboo. (ETM) Waste Haulers Unlimited one of the many Ugor waste collections corporations. Like all such operations, they are loyal to the Holy Ugor Taxation Collection Agency. (GG4) Waste, The this region of the planet Questal surrounds the city of Gralleenya. It was created by the settlers of the planet, during the ardanium rush that occurred shortly after the Battle of Yavin. Prospectors set out from the city itself, scorching and blasting their way outwards in search of the next rich vein. They left behind a nearly circular area of useless land dotted by mines and pits. (GCQ) Wasted Plains this vast, black-sand desert was located on the planet Yefowr. (SWJ14) Waste-It this form of narcotic drug was available in the form of sticks. (SWCP) Wastes, The this region of the galaxy is located well beyond the Outer Rim Territories. During the expansion times near the end of the Old Republic, the Wastes became a source of wild rumors and stories. Access to the Wastes was forbidden during the time of Palpatine's New Order, as the Empire used its worlds to test new weapons of all sorts. Thus, many of the systems and sectors are veritable wastelands of little value. (SWJ9) Wastril Bread this bread was favored by Han Solo, especially when prepared by Dewlanna. (TPS) Wat Tambor this Old Republic Senator was one of the many supporters gathered by Senator Palpatine of Naboo, during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. A Skakoan, Wat Tambor spent only a few years on his homeworld of Skako before traveling to Metalorn to pursue an interest in technology and industrialization. This travel required him to develop a full-body environment suit, in order to maintain an atmosphere similar to that on Skako. This metal suit covered all but the crown of his head. He was an excellent combat engineer, and later served as a chief executive of the Baktoid Armor Workshop before becoming one of the leaders of the Techno Union. In the wake of the Battle of Naboo, Wat Tambor was promoted Foreman of the Techno Union, overseeing the operations of such noted manufacturers as the Baktoid Armor Workshop and Hoar Chall Engineering, and managing development labs for Republic Sienar Systems and Kuat Systems Engineering. Wat Tambor was part of the delegation which traveled to Geonosis to join Count Dooku and the Separatists, shortly before the onset of the Clone Wars. As the war ground on, Wat Tambor became increasingly reclusive, and holed up in the Mazariyan fortress on Xagobah to avoid much of the war. He used his own expertise, along with that of other Separatists, to genetically alter several of Xagobah's plants and fungus, twisting them to become killing things that helped to protect the fortress. It was here, as the Clone Wars came to an end, that young Boba Fett found Tambor. Unfortunately for Fett, Tambor was being protected by General Grievous, who took Tambor under his protection and fled the fortress. After hiding on Utapau under the protection of General Grievous, the Separatist leaders 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 hunted them down and eventually killed Wat Tambor, before setting off after the rest of the Separatist leaders. (COD, HNN4, HNN5, SWDB, BF5, IS3) Wata this Huttese word translated into Basic as "here." (GMR5) Watchbeast this Devaronian creature was often used to guard estates and palaces. (GG11) Watch-beast a vicious creature native to Gamorr, the watch-beast was a large, four-legged beast which was covered with thick fur. Their bodies were quite low to the ground, giving them a low center of gravity. (IDC, EGP) Watch-critter a creature found on Belsavis. (COJ) Watchdog Programming system-level programming placed in a droid's central computer that prohibits the entry of commands that are counter to the droid's own programming, such as the harming of an individual. (HTTE) Watcher this was the name given to the Twi'lek who was in charge of monitoring the heat storms of the planet Ryloth, to ensure that the Kala'uun Starport would close up in time to avoid any damage. (PSPG) Watcher Beast this species of huge, carnivorous worms lived in the muck which covered the surface of the planet Patch-4, making it dangerous to set foot on the planet's surface. The Watchers had been placed on the planet by Orion Ferret, in order to protect his hidden caches of weapons. Ferret controlled the creatures with a sonic device that rendered them unconscious. (LTA5, MC59) Watcher Droid any droid equipped with sensors and other surveillance devices. They can be equipped with repuslorlifts or ground-based locomotion, but are always programmed for stealth in finding and tracking their designated target. (CS) Watchkeeper this was one of three Bakura-class destroyers deployed by Hortel Ossilege to assist the New Republic in breaking the blockade of the Corellian System. It was one of four ships, along with the Intruder, Sentinel, and Defender, that were built specifically for the defense of the Bakura System, in the wake of the Battle of Bakura. When the Bakuran ships entered the interdiction field, the HIMS systems kept them going. The Watchkeeper, however, sustained large amounts of damage entering the field, and was evacuated. Ossilege then used the ship as a decoy, remotely-controlling it as it appeared to be leading the Bakuran fleet. It was in this position that the Watchkeeper became the first ship destroyed by the Selonian planetary repulsor, as it smashed into the repulsor field and was flattened. Luckily, all hands were rescued after the impact, but the Watchkeeper was abandoned for scrap. (AS, CTD) Watchman 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. Watchman was his unit's tech specialist, and much of his equipment had been upgraded beyond that of his teammates. Like his companions Grappler, Cloud, and Shadow, Watchman 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) Watchman the title bestowed on ancient Jedi Masters who oversaw the activities of a particular star system or sector. They were charged by the Old Republic with keeping the peace and harmony of life intact, and to act autonomously. (TOJ, DLS) Watchtower Base this immense building served as the primary surveillance center for Dorthus Tal Island. Its primary function was to monitor the Dorthus Tal Prison, but the entirety of Dorthus Tal City fell beneath its umbrella. (CCW) Watchtower Run this was a noted podracing course, carved through the forests of Gamorr. (GMR10) Water Beetle a Socorran insect, the water beetle thrived near the underground water sources found below the planet's volcanoes. They were considered a delicacy by native Socorrans. (SWJ2, BDD) Water Bug this problematic insect was native to the planet Tatooine, where it hunted relentlessly for water. When a group of water bugs located a private or municipal water source, they gulped the water as fast as they could, and continued to multiply until the water ran out. (GQRG) Water Cyc this jellyfish-like beast is found on many planets throughout the galaxy. Water cycs float on the surface, bouyed by their balloon-like bodies. They capture their prey with three poisonous tentacles that hang below their bodies. They appear to simply float motionless, but can attack with swift precision when they sense prey getting near. (DF2) Water Glider an alien creature native to the planet Marca, the water glider was an insectoid creature with a round, flat body studded with ten delicate legs. The skimmed along the surface of the water, using the surface tension to stay "afloat," and were fast swimmers. They had bright red coloration and wicked-looking mandibles, but were harmless plant-eaters. (POM) Water Hockey a sport. (TNR) Water Moon see Ohma-D'un (GF) Water Tabacc this plant was grown on the planet Deyer. (JASB) Waterboy this was the codename of one of the starship control officers who served the naval forces supporting General Khamar's defense of Praesitlyn, during the height of the Clone Wars. Waterboy, who was actually a female Ensign, was charged with relaying orders to the many starfighters who participated in the initial attack on the Separatists who tried to take control of the Intergalactic Communications Center. Unfortunately for her pilots, Waterboy was killed when her control ship took heavy fire and crashed into the surface of Praesitlyn. (JT) Waterfungi this species of mushroom-like growth lived in shallow pools of water on the planet Kuras III. These plants were filter-feeders, and actually clarified the water in which they grew. (PG3) Watermoss a plant native to the planet Endor. (AT) Water's Edge Market located on the floating city of Hikahi, on the planet Calamari, this was an open-air marketplace which catered to a variety of Mon Calamarian needs. (FH1) Water-skeeter this long-legged insect was named for the way it moved across the surface of a calm body of water, skimming along the surface without falling under. (YDR) Watersnake a predatory reptile native to a number of planets and locales, including the jungles of Baskarn and the swamps of Trinta. (DOE, SWJ2) Water-spider this large spider was native to the planet Kabal, where it had evolved large footpads to move about on the surface of the water. (GMR1) Waterspire this Simiyiar-class freighter was built for the Alliance, but was stolen from a depot on Wilpiet shortly after the Battle of Yavin by Milicass. After Milicass joined the Granse Confederacy, the Waterspire languished in drydock for many years. It was armed with a turret-mounted dual laser cannons and an ion cannon. (AIR) Water-wall this was a Tynnan sport. (SWJ15) Waterworm a giant, energy-eating creature native to the planet Daluuj. These huge, spotted slugs live deep in the swampy waters, and are recognizable by their black and green skin patterns, large eye stalks, and two rows of flagella that flank either side of their bodies. (CSW) Waterworm this was another name for the species of immense, oceanic sea-dragons found in the oceans of the planet Drexel II. (MC11) Watesk the planetary governor of Viamarr 4, Watesk was under the control of Apwar Trigit and Warlord Zsinj shortly after the Battle of Thyferra. (WS) Watsn, Shev this man was the docking master at Coruscant's Eastport facility during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. He was known for his irritating ability to squeeze large ships into small docking bays, much to the chagrin of their owners. (SBS) Watto this Toydarian junk dealer operated a large shop on the outskirts of Mos Espa, shortly before the Battle of Naboo. A former member of the Ossiki Confederacy Army on his homeworld of Toydaria, Watto lost a tusk and sustained a leg injury while fighting in the seasonal wars fought by his people. After retiring from active service, Watto traveled to Tatooine to set up his own junk business. A skilled gambler, Watto won the rights to Shmi and Anakin Skywalker in a bet with Gardulla the Hutt. Since that time, he used Anakin to maintain his shop while using Shmi for other duties. While he was Anakin's owner, Watto discovered that the boy was quite skilled at fixing things, and was also a quick study in podracing. Watto used the fact that Anakin was human - a trait not often associated with pod racers - to win money from his rivals in wagers on the races. He met his match when Qui-Gon Jinn arrived in Mos Espa, hoping to replace the hyperdrive on Queen Amidala's ship. Qiu-Gon recognized Anakin's skill as coming from the Force, and helped the boy enter the Bootna Eve race. When Anakin won the race, Qui-Gon not only won the hyperdrive but also Anakin's freedom. Watto never fully recovered from the loss of such a skilled slave, but his heart did soften a little bit. He even began to blame others for his so-called bad luck, knowing that much of his success had been due to Anakin's abilities. Watto began to treat Shmi with more respect, and even splurged once a week to buy them both some nectarot and pallie wine. Several years after Anakin left Tatooine, Watto agreed to sell Shmi to Cliegg Lars, who had obviously fallen in love with the slavewoman. Watto made several excuses and created a number of delays in the transaction, torn between the loss of a slave - albeit an older slave - and his hope that Shmi would be happy with Cliegg. Finally, it was Owen Lars who helped his father trick Watto into selling Shmi in exchange for a Tobal lens. After the deal was made, Watto admitted that he had deactivated Shmi's slave transmitter just months after Anakin was freed, afraid that Shmi would wander aimlessly off in sorrow and blow herself up. Years later, when Anakin returned to Tatooine in search of Shmi, Watto provided Anakin with information on the Lars family's location. Watto as portrayed by Andrew Secombe in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1, OWS, AOTC, TG) Watts this Imperial Lieutenant was a native of the planet Corulag. His skills were in the area of sharpshooting and gunnery, and he was known as a deadly accurate shot. He was temporarily assigned to Kuat Drive Yards during the development of weapons systems for the AT-ST scout walker. Watts and his co-pilot, Major Marquand, were captured during the Battle of Endor when Chewbacca and a pair of Ewoks commandeered their AT-ST scout walker. (ROTJ, CCG10) Watumba Bat this species of tiny flying mammal is native to the planet Glottal. They feed on algae, rock dust, and fire. These bats are also the favored host of the parfue gnat, which is considered a delicacy by the Glottalphib. Thus, many Glottalphib will maintain a cave filled with watumba bats, in order to attract the gnats. (TNR) Waurie, Sam Sam was the son of a famous Corporate Sector Authority Security Division executive. He never aspired to reach that height, and worked in a series of dead-end jobs contentedly for many years. He showed great promise as a programmer, but chose to remain a drudge. He was a dreamer, and often found himself dreaming of heroic, romantic, melodramatic deeds. (CSA) Wauth Complex this residential building was located on the planet Coruscant, near the Sasal Center, during the early years of the New Republic. (AFA) Wave Trap this specialized chamber was used in armament development. The walls were specially baffled, and were angled together with the floor to create a room that could absorb incredible amounts of energy. (TFE) Wave Weapon an early for of the laser cannon that appeared during the middle of the Old Republic's reign. (TOJ) Wave Works this gift shop was located within the Fathoms restaurant complex, situated in the Glitter Cay Tower of Wildwater City on Calamari. Its most unique attraction was the "ceiling" of water devised by Jund Voon, its owner. Using specially modified repulsors, a swirling body of water was maintained at the upper reaches of the shop, making it appear as if patrons were shopping underwater. A group of local musicians was hired to play soothing pieces of music, further enhancing the aquatic experience. The Wave Works was known for its wondrous jewelry, created from the shells, gems, and pearls found in Calamari's oceans. Patrons marvel at Voon's skills with the jewelry, but it was really the work of Kei No Kay. (WSV) Wavecrest-class Frigate this class of frigates was developed by the Givin race during the height of the Clone Wars. (SWI76) Wavedancers this was another name for the Qwohog race. (GG12, UANT) Waverton this gruff man served as the Chief Purser aboard the Aurorient Express, some six years prior to the Battle of Naboo. As the ship's Chief Purser, Waverton was surprised to find that one of the cargo lots was illegally switched out, to allow a shipment of Fastlach-class defense droids to be brought on board. His investigation revealed that Podlong Foahl had been responsible for loading Saul Moegantz's cargo lot, which had been swapped out in favor of the droids. Waverton followed Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi in their search for Foahl, who had holed up inside the cargo bay. Foahl revealed that he had helped switch the cargoes, but seemed unaware of the real danger that the pressure pirates had placed the Aurorient Expres in. When Foahl threatened to set off a core bomb, Waverton shot him dead. Unfortunately, the Jedi had not yet learned the location of the bomb. It was later discovered that Waverton was in league with a group of pressure pirates, who hoped to disable the Aurorient Express and steal its cargo. He had a repellent signal emitter that allowed him to avoid being shot by the Fastlach-class droids, a fact that the Jedi were able to use to link him to Podlong Foahl and the pirates. Waverton admitted to his part in the plot, and then agreed to help resolve the problem of the core bomb. When all the plots to destroy Rhoden's wealth were revealed, Bouyardy and Waverton decided that they had had enough. They allowed the core bomb hidden inside the ship to explode, as payback for all their troubles. (TAE) Waveskimmer another name for a wave walker. (DESB) Waveskimmer a small repulsorcraft vehicle use on many ocean-covered worlds, the waveskimmer was designed to operate just under the surface of the water. This allowed a certain measure of stealth. These craft were armed with a sonic blaster, which delivered a pulse of pure sound that traveled through the water to cause damage. (OE) Wavesong this Mon Calamari cruiser was part of the Alliance's fleet, during the last years of the New Order. It was commanded by Commander Elpfel. (MTSE) Wavespeeder used on Calamari, this is a landspeeder-like craft used to move over the oceans on the planet. (DA) Wavewalker an Imperial assault vehicle which glides over the surface of a body of water. They were created by the World Devastators, and are not walkers at all. Each wavewalker has two booms which are mounted on servomotors. The servos allow the pilot to position the pontoons in the same plane as the central cockpit, allowing the craft to skim the surface and discharge cargo and troops. The servos also react to the craft's acceleration, lifting the walker off the surface to gain speed. These 14-meter craft are armed with two medium blaster cannons, two light blaster cannons, and two concussion missile launchers. (DE1, DESB) Wavren, Palhra this woman was captured, along with Gotal Emissary Nathanjo Nirrelz, by a band of Roshu Sune terrorists shortly before the Clone Wars. (HNN5) Waw this Ithorian tree was known for its pale, green leaves. (GCG) Wawaatt Archipelago this island chain, located near the city of Kachirho on the planet Kashyyyk, was held by Separatist forces during the Clone Wars. The bases in the archipelago were used to launch the attacks on Kachirho, during the First Battle of Kashyyyk. (X3) Waxbrush a plant, native to Dathomir, which has large, green, fanlike leaves. (CPL) Waxwood this tree, originally found on the Yuuzhan Vong homeworld of Yuuzhan'tar, was grown for its flavorful and oddly chewy wood. Thin slices of waxwood could be chewed to release the flavor. (FH3) Way of Vhallis, The this Old Republic dueling academy was one of a handful which could trace its history back to pre-Republic dates, during the era of Xim the Despot. The Way of Vhallis, like virtually every other dueling academy, was forced to shut down its operations during the last decades of the Old Republic, when popular opinion regarding dueling academies plummeted with that of the Jedi Order. (PJSB) Way, The this was a famous treatise of Bothan philosophy written by Golm Fervse'dra. (SPG) Way, The this was an ancient term for the Force. (TOJC) Wayfar this was the name of the settlement on Tatooine which was the farthest from Arnthout and Mos Eisley, well to the southwest of both settlements. (SWTJ) Wayfarer this New Republic picket ship was assigned to the Fifth Battle Group. It suffered hyperdrive failure while en route to the Koornacht Cluster, during the Republic's move to blockade the Yevetha. It was forced to return to drydock and never rejoined the fleet. (SOL) Wayfarer this meticulously maintained freighter was own by Roa, during the early years of his association with Han Solo. (THG) Wayfarer this Mu-3 long range shuttle was owned and operated by Radell Mining Corporation, and was used as a scout ship. The cargo area was modified for the use of four additional passengers, and was armed with two turret-mounted laser cannons and a pair of proton torpedo launchers. (OE) Wayfaring Stranger this poorly-armed transport ship carried twenty traders from Bakura shortly after the Battle of Bakura liberated the planet from Imperial control. It was ambushed by an Imperial patrol vessel just outside the Bakura System. (TBSB) Wayland a primitive, backwater planet, Wayland was chosen by Emperor Palpatine as a hiding place for his high-technology projects, such as the cloaking device and his Spaarti cylinders. A forested planet not unlike Yavin 4, Wayland's treetop canopy was divided into two unique levels. Its day lasted 23 standard hours, and its year consumed 353 local days. The planet was home to the Psadan and Myneyrsh races, both of which lack any higher technology. It was originally discovered during the Old Republic's second expansion wave, but was lost from the records for many years. The colonists were forced to survive with little or no technology, and unknown to them, no chance of rescue or resupply. These first colonists quickly angered the native Psadan and Myneyrsh races, stealing land for their own use through superior technology. Just before his death, Palpatine placed the mad clone Joruus C'baoth on the planet to guard the technology stored in Mount Tantiss. He ruled there with the cruel sense of justice of a Dark Jedi until Luke Skywalker was called to the planet. In the swirl of events surrounding Grand Admiral Thrawn's death, Mount Tantiss was destroyed and C'baoth killed. In the years that followed, the Noghri were relocated to Wayland, and the city of New Nystao was formed in the shadow of Mount Tantiss. The New Republic discovered that it would be nearly impossible to restore Honoghr, and gave the Noghri a chance to rebuild on Wayland. When the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy, Wayland was briefly used as a safe world for New Republic personnel. It was here that Elan was incarcerated, pending her transfer to Coruscant as a prisoner of war. Elan, however, had planned her capture, and provided the Yuuzhan Vong with information on Wayland's location with a villip she had kept hidden. After the Yuuzhan Vong staged a fake rescue attempt, they subjugated the planet Wayland and used it as a breeding ground for amphistaffs and other bio-organic weaponry. Much of the planet's crust and mantle was consumed by Chom-Vrone, huge, worm-like creatures that transformed raw materials into superheated plasma. (HTTE, HTSB, TLC, SOP, EVR, GMR10, SWI62, SWDB, NJOSB) Wayland Herd one of the many Ithorian herds, it was the herd to which Iggjel belonged, until he decided that he needed to commune with the Mother Jungle and left the herd. (SWSB) Wayland Marble an exquisite form of marble quarried on the planet Wayland, this marble was used as floor tiles in some of the galaxy's most luxurious buildings. (BP) Waytha Ara Quetha Way the chant the Teneniel Djo uses to call up the power of the Force and create a Force Storm. (CPL) Waywa Fybot a feathered humanoid from an unknown race, Waywa Fybot was a 2.5-meter-tall alien with an orange beak, scaled, three-toed feet, and bright yellow plumage. He is well-muscled, but speaks in a high-pitched voice that belies his strength. His race is flightless, and his arms are really vestigial wings, and still have a membrane that connects them to his chest. Fybot also suffers from his race's nervous anticipation, and their intense dreaming. As a youth, Fybot received Imperial conditioning, which made him tough and shrewd. He took this experience and became an undercover drug officer, which led him to become involved with the attempts to arrest Bohhuah Mutdah. In this capacity, he also came under the notice of Rokur Gepta, who saw a way to finally kill Lando Calrissian by assuming the guise of Mutdah. Gepta paid Fybot to pretend to help Lob Doluff and Bassi Vobah, and accompanied Bassi and Lando to Oseon 5792, where Gepta has killed Mutdah and taken his place. Fybot, however, has his legs broken in the flight to the asteroid, and barely recovers when they land. When he and Bassi Vobah burst in on Lando and Butdah, Fybot quickly shoots Vobah and kills her, gaining the upper hand for Gepta. When Gepta feels that he has outlived his usefulness, he kills Fybot as well. (LCF) Wayward Girl this freighter, owned by Jadonna Veloz, was berthed on Alderaan when Veloz suffered several injuries after a run-in with a malfunctioning anti-grav loader. The injuries nearly forced her to abandon her shipment - nerf tenderloins due on Cloud City - until a young Han Solo signed on to help pilot the ship. Solo was looking for any way to get to Bespin for the huge sabacc tournament there, and their interests overlapped. Han got the ship there on time, and was able to attend the tournament, while Veloz was paid in full for her cargo. (RD) Way'w'nok this was a noted member of the Nikto race. (UANT) Waza Tree native to the planet Dar'Or, the waza trees can grow to be 200 meters or more in height and have thousands of branches. The Ri'dar use the trees as living space, which they share with the indola. The Ri'Dar string baloo vines between the branches, and these vine nets catch falling leaves and needles. Over the millennia, these nets have become quite thick, composed of decomposing matter. (GG4) Wazta this Imperial Army commander's infantry units defected to the Alliance, raising a concern among Imperial commanders that more and more Alliance spies were being recruited into the Imperial armed forces. Once they learned valuable information, the began deserting. (ISB) WBY-102 FirstMate known as a Webby droid, this specialized thrid-degree automaton was programmed to tutor beings in the operation of a variety of mechanical vehicles. Specifically, the WBY-102 was designed to teach the sailing, maintenance, and navigation of a multi-crewed sailing yacht. The Webby was equipped with a water-tight plastic shell, as well as a homing beacon and distress signal which activated in the event of an emergency. (SWJ1) W-class Space Barge this line of huge cargo ships wascmanufactured by Incom Industries, and became very popular throughout the galaxy during the early years of the New Republic. They were equipped with standard docking ports and airlocks, making them very easy to load and unload. Each W-class transport was crewed by a pilot, a co-pilot, and a labor droid. The W-class was unarmed in its stock form, and had minimal shielding. (DFR, DFRSB) Weakness of Inferiors, The the second volume of Emperor Palpatine's Dark Side Compendium, this work was completely created from Palpatine's twisted mind. He described that the source of a Dark Jedi's power is the fear and weekness of inferior beings. (DE1) Weanel a timid creature. (JTH) Weapons Engineering Guide this compendium of starship weaponry engineering provides information on mounting systems, power supplies, and possible targetting options for a wide range of weaponry. (TT) Weather Modulation Control Center this was the name given to the atmospheric monitoring stations which were scattered above the planet Coruscant. These centers were responsible for manipulating the atmospheric conditions in order to bring "normal" weather patterns to the planet. These stations were required, as the planet-covering cityscape prevented natural weather from occurring. WMC Centers were also established to ensure that ionization storms - which were frequently caused by the huge amount of electricity used on the planet - were weakened before they could occur. (SWRPG) WeatherNet this was the shortened name for the Coruscant Weather Control Network. (HNN4) Weaver this Charon bio-construct is more of a weapon and defense mechanism than it is a lifeform. The weavers were designed to shoot their webbing for attack. Many of the weavers were used in the Desolate's Hall of Contests, where aline lifeforms were tested by the Charon for weaknesses. (OS) Weaving Clans this group of textile producers and merchants was based on the planet Alderaan during the last decades of the Old Republic. The clans were known for their musical festivities, including a choreographed mating anthem. (TCD) Weazel this dirty, diminutive human was a friend of Watto, and a native of Mos Espa just prior to the Battle of Naboo. During the fateful Boonta Eve Classic podracer won by Anakin Skywalker, Weazel tried to keep up with the betting being done by Watto and Graxol Kelvynn, but the stakes were too high for his meager earnings. Weazel was portrayed by Warwick Davis in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. (PRT) Web, Robior this man, a former Guardian from the planet Junction 5, was one of the galaxy's most lethal assassins, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. He was known for his ability to take down prominent figures and high-profile targets without getting caught. He appeared on the planet Null, shortly after the Battle of Geonsis, amidst the assassination of Delaluna's leader, Samish Kash. When Count Dooku arrived to meet with the leaders of the Station 88 Spaceport, Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan, Anakin Skywalker, witnessed Robior meeting with Dooku in a remote location. Their immediate assumption was that Dooku hired Robior to kill Samish Kash, despite Robior's connections to Lorian Nod. This assumption was proven true when it was discovered that Kash had survived, nad the Jedi witnessed Robior meeting with Count Dooku. When the negotiations for control of the Station 88 Spaceport revealed that its founders would remain with the Republic, Dooku tried to eliminate the founders. Robior tried to joint he fight, but Obi-Wan used the Force to push him away. Robior's head hit a rock, and he was knocked unconscious for the remainder of the battle. He was then taken into custody and held for questioning. (LOJ) Webb Tenger: PeaceBuster this popular holofilm starred Harlan Ottekvar. (HNN5) Webb, Jeroen this Ralltiir native served as a spy for the planet's resistance forces, after the Empire subjugated the world. From there, Webb joined the Alliance as a scout. When he was stationed at Echo Base on Hoth, Webb became one of the base's tauntaun handlers. He was part of the group responsible for capturing, taming, and training the beasts for use as mounts by Alliance patrol personnel. (CCG) Webble, Illyan this grizzled, old man was the president of Seraphan Industries, during the height of the New Order, until his yacht was disabled and he was forced to land on an uncharted world. He and his crew were captured by slavers, and Webble was later dumped on Kalkovak, where he encountered an alien race worshipping the Yavin Vassilika. Webble himself started to go insane, his mind incapable of handling the reality of his situation. As his madness increased, especially after locating the Vassilika, Webble tried to escape from Kalkovak. After stowing away on a ship and ending up on Calamari, Webble was killed when his water speeder was disabled in the middle of ocean. He drowned, but his dying thoughts were captured by the underwater memory banks of the Mon Calamari. (UYV) Webley 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. It was under the command of Captain Alex Winger. (VOF) Websilk this Yuuzhan Vong material was woven from the threads of specially-secreted webbing, and was used in the creation of tunics and robes. (SBS) Web-silk a fine, Hapan fabric favored by the royal family of Hapes. (SA) Webweaver this species of giant, carnivorous, arachnid creature inhabited the Shadow Forest, the lower tree levels of Kashyyyk's dense forests. Known to the Wookiees as the wyyyschokk, webweavers constructed huge nets to capture unwary animals for food. Despite their size, webweavers were exceptionally fast and agile, and were generally considered stronger than most Wookiees. The webweaver used a potent poison, which it could spit from its fangs, to immobilize its prey. (HSL, GMR4, NEGW) Webyllus this was the name of a noted Sludir individual. (UANT) Wec Taskelor this was the name of a noted Thakwaash individual. (UANT) WED 15 Septoid 2 this greatly enhanced WED-15 Treadwell droid was owned by the Fixer, and worked at Toshi Station on Tatooine during the height of the New Order. It was distinguished from other Treadwell droids by the incredible variety of tools and arms which were attached to it. (VD) WED00-88 this modified Tredwell droid was owned by the Rodian fringer Kelko. Known as "Weedo," this utility droid was modified to incorporate a variety of skills and programming modules, allowing the droid to act as a ship and vehicle repair specialist, weapons expert, electronics technician, and even pilot. Kelko armed "Weedo" with a blaster pistol and a cutting torch. Despite its modifications, "Weedo" was not very independent, and never operated without Kelko nearby. (WOTC) WED-1016 this Cybot Galactica WED-series Treadwell droid was known as a "techie," since it was programmed to work on over 5,000 starship systems. WED-1016 was used by Alliance technicians during salvage missions. (CCG3) WED15 a small model of Treadwell droid. (TME) WED-15-77 this Cybot Galactica WED-series maintenance droid was owned by Owen Lars, and put to work on his moisture farm on Tatooine during the years leading up to the Battle of Yavin. WED-15-77 had been owned by Lars for nearly twenty years before Lars was killed by Imperial stormtroopers who were searching for Luke Skywalker. (SWDB) WED-15-D3 this series of maintenance droids was produced by Cybot Galactica as a follow-on to the original WED15. The WED-15-D3 was generally regarded as the first automaton to successfully employ treaded locomotion. The WED-15-D3 sold surprisingly well, given that the original WED15 was regarded as too costly to maintain. (SWJ14) WED15-D3 this Cybot Galacitica treadwell droid roamed Mos Eisley doing repairs and odd jobs. It was said that there was nothing it couldn't fix. (GG7) WED15-I662 this standard Treadwell droid was used to repair machinery and starships. It was equipped with a pair of rectangular photoreceptors that could extend upward and retract downward on a central post. The Jawas that captured R2-D2 and C-3PO had an I662 in their sandcrawler's hold. (CCG) WED15-I7 this Treadwell maintenance droid was fiercely loyal to the Empire. It served on the first Death Star, extending the life of the equipment used there. (CCG2) WED-9-M1 nicknamed the Bantha droid because of its slow, stubborn manner, the WED-9-M1 was originally sold as a security and maintenance droid. A modified WED-9-M1 was purchased by DeMaals from the Jawas on Tatooine, and was used to patrol Docking Bay 94. (CCG) Wedd this ancient Quarren surname meant "preparer of meals". Like many Quarren surnames, it could be traced back to the time of the Battle of Ruusan. (GCG) Weden, Talilia this Jedi Knight led a team to Karnst, augmenting the Old Republic forces which were pursuing the Hutt transport ship Moulee-Rah Patogga, shortly before the onset of the Clone Wars. The joint law enforcement team discovered that the transport ship's holds were filled with ryll spice, and conficated the ship immediately. (HNN5) Wedgan'tilles this is the accepted Twi'leki interpretation of Wedge Antilles' name. In this form, it translates to "slayer of stars." If pronounced as "Wedge'antilles," the translation becomes something akin to "one who is so foul that he could make a rancor vomit." (KT) Wedge this given name was common human males across the galaxy. (GCG) Wedge this was one of the most common names given to male Corellians. (GMR9) WED-series Droid this was the name given to the numerous Treadwell droids produced by Cybot Galactica. The basic WED-series was a rolling, six-armed robot used to perform menial tasks. There are a number of different sizes in production. Smaller models perform household tasks, while the 500- and 600-series are built to withstand the pressures of working in an antimatter furnace. The most appealing feature of this series was the variety of manipulator arms that could be installed, as well as the easy with which they could be interchanged. However, the WED series was fragile at best,and required continual maintenance to remain operating at its optimal abilities. (SW, COJ, EGD) Weeb, Darren T. this man was the captain of the freighter Arcadia, which he operated as a business with Jenna Lars. Although he talks little about it, Weeb's life was upset by the Empire, and he maintained a deep-seated grudge against the New Order. Any time it didn't put Jenna's life in jeopardy, Weeb worked hard to help the Alliance in any way possible. (ML) Weebacca this undersized Wookiee was a childhood friend of Chewbacca, but never earned the trust of his elders. Weebacca was continually getting into trouble, despite the efforts of Chewbacca to keep him out of trouble. After Chewbacca left Kashyyyk, Weebacca discovered gambling and smuggling, and eventually hired himself out as a bodyguard in order to see the galaxy. He even ran spice for the Hutts until the Empire subjugated Kashyyyk, when he raced home to serve in the underground resistance which struggled to overthrow Imperial control. (GB) Weebe, Kesha this tough, strong-willed widow was the owner of the Farmer's Folly on Draenell's Point. She had run the tavern for twenty-five years before the Battle of Heg. (GMK) Weechee this was a common name for Ewok females. Like other Ewok names, it referred to a spirit or character in the Ewoks' mythology. (GCG) Weechee according to Ewok legend, this mean-spirited princess got her just desserts when she married a handsome prince, who turned out to be a cruel night spirit in disguise. (GCG) Weechee the oldest son of Deej Warrick and Shodu, Weechee was an adventuresome Ewok. He and his brother, Widdle, were always exploring Endor's varied wilderness, often getting lost of in trouble. His youngest brother, Wicket, idolized Weechee, but Weechee often was forced to leave Wicket behind when he felt that an adventure was too dangerous. When he and his father discovered the Towani's crashed shuttle, they helped the children recover, and later helped them rescue their parents from the Gorax. He was given the Ewok Red Wings of Courage by Logray, as the eldest son accompanying Deej on the mission. Weechee was portrayed by Debbie Carrington in The Caravan of Courage. (EA, SWDB) Weed-cutter this devastatingly deadly explosive was created by the forces of the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the height of the Clone Wars. It was essentially a smart bomb that was launched in a high arc, so that it could avoid any defensive screens. It then targeted a large concentration of clone troopers and came down in their midst. The bomb was equipped with a sensor that detonated the bomb at chest level. When it exploded, the weed-cutter flung a payload of razor-sharp durasteel flechettes in a circular pattern, cutting through armor just as easily as it did through flesh. The resulting damage to the clone troopers was incredible, rendering entire companies into ragged lumps of flesh. (MJH) Weeffil Liff's Trading Center located on Ord Mantell, this general store served the needs of most every starship passing through the planet's primary spaceport. Housed in an old starship construction hangar, the Trading Center also served as a front for most of Liff's illegal business transactions. (GMH) Weege, Plessus this small-time thief was a native of the planet Draenell's Point when the Empire took control of the Bissillirus System and began constructing its supply depot just outside the system. Plessus knew that would never amount to anything as a con artist, so he became an informant for the Imperials on the planet. Plessus spent his free time at the local bars, like the Farmer's Folly, listening for potentially useful information about the local rebellion. Plessus had a feeling that Drukus Kain was working for the Alliance, but he had no proof. (GMK) Weegee this droid was built by Morgan Katarn so that he could have a helper around the house. A strange conglomeration of parts, Weegee became like a member of the family. Although mute, Weegee could communicate with Morgan via a series of low, chirrupping sounds. When plugged into the homestead's central computer, Weegee could operate the entire farm without any intervention. Later, Morgan programmed Weegee to protect Kyle at all costs. When Qu Rahn entrusted his lightsaber to Morgan, he hid the device inside Weegee. He then encoded a journal disk for his son, Kyle, so that he could use the information to locate the lost Valley of the Jedi. Weegee, despite being damaged when Jerec's forces attacked the household, nevertheless retained the lightsaber and provided it to Kyle. (DF2, SFE, RAG) Weekkata this Jawa tribe patrolled the Wayfar area of Tatooine during the New Order. (SWJ11) Weelax this was the name of a noted Vuvrian individual. (UANT) Weeliu the nuts from this tree are considered a delicacy on many worlds. (GMH) Weemell Sector this area of the galaxy was once loyal to the Old Republic. However, during the height of the Clone Wars, General Grievous devastated the sector and exterminated nearly every human inhabitant and clone trooper in it when he unleashed the Loedorvian Brain Plague on many of its planets. (X3) Ween, Houghten this Lord and landowner from Xartun was actually an alias used by the Warlord Zsinj to gain control of property on Xartun. Zsinj used these aliases to secretly manufacture materials for his war machine. (WS) Weequay a race of humanoid aliens which is characterized by the topknot of hair which sprouts from their heads. The number of braids - known as seclusion braids - one has seems to indicate rank, although many xenosocialogists claim the number of strands is meant to indicate the number of Sriluur years a Weequay has been away from his homeworld. This theory was later proved true, when it was discovered that Weequay individuals shaved off their topknots when they returned to Sriluur. Weequay have gnarled, coarse skin which allows them to blend in with, and survive in, the deserts of their native planet, Sriluur. Among other Weequay, they have the ability to communicate using pheromonal discharges, but they only seem to work within individual Weequay clans. To other races, they are simply smelly beings. In general, Weequay do not have individual names. They are a quiet, dangerously violent race by nature, and have often found employment as soldiers, guards and mercenaries for the Hutts. The Weequay people have lived on Sriluur with the Houk people for many years, but the racial tensions between the two races have erupted several times into all-out war. The last of these wars was resolved just prior to the Battle of Yavin. The Weequay prefer to remain low on the technological scale, and worship the moon which orbits Sriluur and its god, Quay. The name "Weequay" means "follower of Quay." The Weequay appease their god by sacrificing a large beast after battling it. The beast most often sacrificed is the bantha. One of the most interesting things about the Weequay is their written language, which is formed from stones woven into long braids of hair to create symbols and characters. (ROTJ, TOJ, GG12, EGC, CCG7, TG) Weerden it was on this planet, located near Coruscant, that the Imperial Grand Inquisitor, Lord Torbin, was killed by an assassin droid. (SWSB, UF) Weesh this Rodian transport pilot and his partner, Toorpa, were among the first to discover the existence of a space worrt. They were trying to locate a possible criminal in the asteroid belt near Antar, thinking that they could flush the being out and take over his base. However, they discovered the space worrt inadvertently, unable to see its camouflaged form, and Weesh was killed instantly. Toorpa managed to survive and bring his tale to the authorities, who launched an investigation into the space worrt's existence. (WOTC) Weet an Alliance transport ship destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Weez this young man was one of Ren S'orn's friends on Simpla-12. Weez, along with his buddies Cholly and Tup, were bumblers at best who worked hard not to work at all. The three friends agreed to help Obi-Wan Kenobi and Astri Oddo investigate Ren's death and the machinations of Jenna Zan Arbor. After Tino told Obi-Wan and Astri of Captain Yur T'aug's halt to the investigation of Ren's death, Weez, Cholly, and Tup followed the two to Coruscant. They hoped to find the location of Zan Arbor's hidden stash of medicines and vaccines, taking them and selling them for a huge profit. They had planned to steal them all along, but Ren had told them to stay away from Zan Arbor. Weez felt that if the trio could see Ren's belongings, they could locate the stash and obtain the medicines. The trio returned to Simpla-12 with Obi-Wan and Astri, but were unable to help them infiltrate Zan Arbor's lab. The trio tried to redeem themselves by helping Astri locate Ona Nobis, first tailing the bounty hunter on Sorrus and then following her to Belasco. In the end, the boys never saw any fighting, but provided "moral support." They agreed to travel to Coruscant with Astri to work as Didi's Café. (EVE, TDR) Weezo this scarred, female Nalroni ran Weezo's Gun Shop on StarForge Station during the Galactic Civil War. (FOP) Weezo's Gun Shop owned and operated by the female Nalroni known as Weezo, this weapons shop was located on StarForge Station, and carried a wide range of hand-held weapons. Her prices were high, but her merchandise was always of good quality. (FOP) Weg Brew this was a micro-brewed beer, favored in the Mid and Outer Rim Territories. (SWJ11) Wego this was the first planet in the Obas System. (IA) Wegsphere a competitive sport played throughout the galaxy, wegsphere was created by SAGRecreation as an activity for COMPNOR members. Shortly before the Battle of Yavin, wegsphere was named the "official" sport of the New Order. It involved two teams of players, each attempting to place a ball into the opponent's goal. The game was played in a six-sided, low-gravity well. (ISB, TBSB) Wehttam this alien race was native to the planet Wehttam, near the Koornacht Cluster. They referred to the Cluster as "God's Temple." Years after the Yevethan were defeated by the New Republic, the Wehttam were one of many races to knowingly cut off communications with the Republic. Their homeworld was isolated because the Wehttam had agreed to provide information to the Yuuzhan Vong on the military strengths of the Yevetha, in hopes of having the alien invaders eliminate the Yevethan threat. (BTS, FH1) Wehttam this language shares common verbage and grammatic structure with the Thobek and Torrock languages. (SOL) Wehttam a planet near the Koornacht Cluster, Wehttam was the homeworld of the Wehttam species. It was found in the Farlax Sector, and was one of the many planets that suffered during the Great Yevethan Purge. Years later, after the Yevethan were defeated by the New Republic, the Wehttam were one of many races to knowingly cut off communications with the Republic. The planet was isolated because the Wehttam had agreed to provide information to the Yuuzhan Vong on the military strengths of the Yevetha, in hopes of having the alien invaders eliminate the Yevethan threat. (BTS, SOL, FH1) Wehutti this Melida was a contact of Jedi Master Yoda, and agreed to assist in rescuing Tahl from the Melida. Wehutti and his team of snipers were forced into the bowels of Zehava before they could contact Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and then fired on the Jedi when they believed them to be Daan. Wehutti was recognizable by the fact that he had just one arm, a result of a struggle with the Daan. However, once Wehutti recognized Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan as Jedi, he quickly brought them to his camp and placed them under arrest. The wounded Melida were unable to contain the two Jedi, and they escaped. Wehutti and the Melida had been planning to use the Jedi as hostages, hoping to force the Old Republic to support the Melida in the ongoing civil war. However, both the Daan and the Melida were taken by surprise by The Young, which obtained nearly all of their weapons in a raid on Daan and Melida storehouses. Wehutti was forced into a uneasy alliance with Gueni, the leader of the Daan, in order to avert a full-scale war. However, The Young launched their own war, and eventually defeated the forces of the elders. Wehutti refused to submit to rule by The Young, and holed up in the city of Zehava. (DOD, UP) Wei this arid wasteland is the second planet in the Gacerian System. It has no moons. (PG2) Weizel, Gerald this Imperial governor was a protege of Grand Admiral Tigellinus, following his break with Grand Moff Traeda's faction. After securing the planet Dakshee, he was placed in charge of the planet Chandrila after being backed by Moff Jamson Caglio, and took the place of Grandon Holleck. He peacefully subdued the Justice Action Network, removing Brella Temior without bloodshed. (SWJ7, SWJ8) Wek this young Senali boy was Ganeed's nephew, born to her sister. (SP) Weken this planet, a terrestrial world bathed in a poisonous atmosphere, it the second planet in the Faarlsun System. Located just outside the Zossi Belt, Weken has two moons. (WBC) Wel this ancient Quarren surname meant "explorer of caves". Like many Quarren surnames, it could be traced back to the time of the Battle of Ruusan. It referred to the ancient practice of using underwater caves for homes. (GCG) Welarem this was a common name among the Zeltron people. (UANT) Welarn this gas giant was the third and outermost planet in the Vernet System. It had twenty-three moons. (SWJ15) Welcome Park this vast, open area is found on the planet Teyr, between Prye Folas spaceport and the nearest Rift Skyrail station. (SOL) Weld this is the Noehon family grouping. Each weld consists of a dominant, alpha-male controlling an average of 10-50 subservient females. The females have their own hierarchy. Male offspring of a weld are traditionally driven out or killed by the alpha male. Female offspring remain within the weld or are stolen to augment another alpha male's weld. (GG12) Welda this was the alias used by Viqi Shesh, during her attempt to eliminate Han and Leia Solo during the evacuation of Coruscant. The Yuuzhan Vong had launched their attack, and Shesh posed as the mother of a young boy named Tarc in order to plead with the Solos to take them away from Coruscant in the Millennium Falcon. Tarc was actually a youth named Dab Hantaq, whose family was evacuated from Coruscant as "payment" for his pretending to be Welda's son. Senator Shesh was wearing an ooglith masquer to hide her true appearance, and had a specialized worm inserted in her throat to alter her voice. Welda claimed to have been an old girlfriend of Ran Kether on Chandrila, and Tarc was their son. Her cover was blown when the combat droid YVH 1-507A discovered the presence of the ooglith masquer. Senator Shesh was forced to run for her life, but not before she killed Adarakh. (SBS) Welding Beetle this small, scarab-shaped droid was developed to assist in the construction of tall buildings and other hard-to-reach structures. It moved about with a repulsorlift engines, and had three welding arms. Two larger arms did most of the work, while a smaller arm could be used for more delicate welding. (BTRKS29) Welflet, Noq this man was a Captain in the Haariden military, some five years after the Battle of Naboo. He was hired by Granta Omega to kill the Jedi Knights - Obi-Wan Kenobi, Soara Antana, and their Padawans, Anakin Skywalker and Darra Thel-Tanis - who were dispatched to Haaridan to rescue a group of Old Republic scientists. However, the Jedi did not openly attack Welflet's forces, and the Captain was forced to realize that the Jedi were not a threat. He explained to Obi-Wan that he had been hired by Omega, and then allowed the Jedi to return to their transport and leave Haaridan. Resigned to the civil war and its ravages, Captain Welflet then brought his troops back to their unit to continue fighting. He managed to make a deal with Granta Omega, exchanging land rights near the Kaachtari volcano for weapons. Welflet was unaware that Kaachtari's eruption would bring an upwelling of titanite to the surface, making the land extremely valuable. Only when he encountered Obi-Wan and Anakin again, at the base of Kaachtari, did he realize his mistake. Unfortunately, Welflet and his men were caught in the initial eruption of the volcano, and were buried under tons of lava. (JQ4) Welinarro this Rodian pilot was the son of Grisserno, and commanded the starfighter squadron which protected Nwarcol Point during the Galactic Civil War. Welinarro himself piloted a Gauntlet starfighter. (SSR) Welk this blond-haired man was, in his youth, one of Tamith Kai's most promising students at the Shadow Academy. During the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, Welk and Lomi Plo were captured by the alien invaders and held aboard the Baanu Rass, as part of the group of Force-sensitive individuals used in the creation and breeding of the voxyn. Both Welk and Lomi Plo agreed to help the Jedi infiltrate the worldship and destroy the voxyn, despite the misgivings of Zekk and several other Jedi about their loyalties. However, as the strike force neared the voxyn queen, the Dark Jedi abandoned the Jedi in order to save their own skins. They fled in the ship Tachyon Flier, abandoning Lowbacca but unaware that Raynar Thul was still on board. The young Jedi Knight and his captives didn't escape, and were shot down by Yuuzhan Vong warships. (SBS, NJOSB) Well of Darkness this was one of the many attractions found at Aucellis Park, on the moon of Keriba VI, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. It was a high-gravity environment in which visitors rode a rampaging series of cars to the bottom of a pit. (WOA27) Well of the Dead this deep, pit-shaped structure - located deep in the Anarrad pit of the Shadow Forest on Kashyyyk, three levels down and eighteen kilometers northeast from Rwookrrorro - was the site where many young male Wookiees hunt the katarn as a rite of passage to adulthood. (TT) Well of the World Brain this was the name of the deep, yorik-coral cavern which was grown by the Yuuzhan Vong to hold the mature dhuryam which would control the planet Coruscant, which they had renamed Yuuzhan'tar, some twenty-eight years after the Battle of Endor. The Well, formed from the hollowed-out remains of the Galactic Senate Rotunda site, was protected by a series of defenses, the least of which was a cadre' of Yuuzhan Vong warriors protecting the entrance. In essence, the Well of the World Brain was a huge skull, shaped to protect and contain the World Brain. The foremost defensive mechanism protecting the Well was an intricate hedge-maze, grown from heavy trees which produced thorns up to a half-meter in length. The thorns produced a deadly neurotoxin, and the tunnels which were formed by the branches were almost impervious to blaster fire and explosives. Each passage in the maze was twenty meters high and thirty meters wide, and around almost every corner was a place where Yuuzhan Vong warriors could ambush unsuspecting intruders. The trees which formed the maze completely enclosed the space, so the pattern of the maze was impossible to discern from above. Only the Master Shaper, Ch'Gang Hool, and the Warmaster, Tsavong Lah, were permitted access to the Well without an escort. However, Jacen Solo managed to reach the Well with Ganner Rhysode, on the pretense that he needed to commune with the World Brain in order to ensure Ganner's sacrifice would be accepted by the True Gods. Ganner gave his life protecting Jacen, who used the little time he had alone with the World Brain to strike a deal with it. Hidden within the Well was a coralcraft designed for Nom Anor, who had bribed a minor Shaper to create it and hide in in the Well. This provided Nom Anor wth an escape vehicle, should he ever have to flee Coruscant in a hurry. (T) Wella this man served the Alliance as the chief medical officer at the base established on Arbra, following the Battle of Hoth. Doctor Wella made the initial investigations into the unusual stone paperweight acquired by Gemmer on Golrath. (MC65) Wellad Deck one of two credicruise decks located immediately below the Lido Deck on the Kuari Princess. Many of the luxury liner's staterooms are located on these decks. (RM) Well-Done Bantha, The this fine-dining restaurant was located on Cloud City, and specialized in steaks and exotic culinary dishes from throughout the Outer Rim Territories. (GMR3) Wellen, Windmere this was an alias used by Winter, during the New Republic's search for Eidolon Base. Wellen was a short-hauler once saved from pirates by Tycho Celchu. (XWBT) Welling's Revenge 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) Wellspring this natural spring, located in the equatorial region of the moon of Lamus, was the source of all water on the moon. Its importance to all life on Lamus was discovered by the early generations of the A'Mar, who held a sort of religious awe for the location. Visitors to Lamus were allowed to visit the site, but were not allowed to actually touch the spring. The history of the A'Mar indicates that the first humans to visit the Wellspring were reluctant to drink from it. This first visit coincided with the thirty-year occurance of Lamus' sunless day, an event that caused fear among these early A'Mar. However, as the ring of fire in the sky began to set, the A'Mar gave into their thirst and drank from the Wellspring. They were instantly revitalized, and shortly afterward the sun rose in the morning sky. The A'Mar understood something of the celestial mechanics behind this series of events, but hung onto their initial fear. This led to the creation of The Vigil. (WOA31) Wellte-ir Massacre this was the battle which the Alliance's Scandium Team was soundly defeated, primarily on the plains of Bresnan. Only six of the team's twenty-eight members survived, including Dutra Zeneta and Harovan Toth. (SWJ10, SWJ11) Welona this was the tenth month of the Tapani local calendar, which mapped almost directly to the Coruscant local calendar. (PGT) weluvcularin this was an otherwise anonymous computer handle used by members of the Metatheran Cartel to post comments to the HoloNet nodes of the Cularin System, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (LFCW) Wena the owner of C-3PO and R2-D2 after they were sold by Mungo Baobob, Wena was a panjandrum who represented the Kalarba System in the Imperial Senate. Wena put the droids to use aboard his luxury starship, but was forced to sell them to when accountants found several discrepancies in his bookkeeping. This led to the droids being sent to Hosk Station, near Kalarba. (DRO, NEGC) Wend this Dark Jedi was known for his ability to identify an adept's skills, even before they began their training. (WOTC) Wender Bypass this was one of the first Tapani Sector trade routes scouted by Nils Wender and the Bright Seeker. (TSIA) Wender, Nils this man was a loyal noble within House Calipsa, and was also a renowned starship commander. Shortly after the Battel of Hoth, he was given command of the Bright Seeker and charged with scouting new trade routes through Tapani Sector. (TSIA) Wenderal System this area of the galaxy was known as a hotbed of rebellious activity during the early years of the Galactic Civil War. (AIR) Wendik, Arven this dark-skinned man served as a starfighter pilot in the volunteer Naboo Security Force, in the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. He held the rank of Lieutenant, and piloted the oldest N-1 starfighter which was assigned to Bravo Squadron, going by the callsign Bravo 3 during the Battle. He was known as an expert in capital ship shielding capabilities, and developed many tactical strategies to attack larger ships. (CCG15) Wendle's this casino and hotel was established on the planet Taanab during the early years of the New Order. (SWJ5) Weng, Mayli Mayli represented the Exotic Entertainers' Union, and was on Prince Xizor's secret payroll. Black Sun owned or operated a number of businesses which used the EEU's members, and Mayli was responsible for communicating needs to Xizor. She was never demanding, which pleased Xizor. (SE) Wengel manufacturers of communications and entertainment systems for small repulsorlift craft. (GG7) Wen'he'dinae this planet is the homeworld of the Cha'wen'he race of avians, and is teeming with carnivorous species. It was discovered several millennia before the Galactic Civil War. (GG12) Wenn, Cala Morr Wenn's wife, and one of Adar Tallon's servants in his Tatooine residence. She was very loyal to Tallon. (TM) Wenn, Morr Cala's hsuband, and a servant loyal to Adar Tallon. Morr and Cala served Tallon while he was hiding on Tatooine. (TM) Wenn, Nell a native of Deysum III, this young woman grew up admiring the Sector Rangers and other law enforcement officers. She joined the police academy on her homeworld, hoping to one day join the Sector Rangers herself. However, she was appalled by the corruption and selfishness of her fellow students, teachers, and officers, and tried to talk about it with her commanding officer. She was lectured to keep to herself, and later tried to bring her case to the planetary governor. Before she could go any further, the apartment she shared with her boyfriend was destroyed in an explosion. Nell barely escaped, but her boyfriend was killed instantly. She resigned from the police force and assumed the alias of Mendegar, working as an Imperial bounty hunter. (SWJ15) Wennel, Ajax this young saber rake was a member of House Cadriaan, who was known to enjoy things which were unorthodox and, more importantly, anti-Imperial. Although nothing was ever proven, many other Tapani Sector Houses believed he was a member of the Alliance. During the Unification Gala, just before the Battle of Endor, Wennel participated in a staged reproduction of the Battle of Shindra's Veil. Wennel was hit with real fire from an unknown enemy, and barely survived the play. (TSIA) Wennis this was the name of Rokur Gepta's personal starship, a decommissioned Imperial cruiser. It was a trowel-shaped craft, bristling with weaponry and heavily shielded. Gepta had built a small chamber near the ship's drive tubes. The chamber could only be accessed from outside the side, and a small auxilliary craft had to negotiate the ship's jetwash in order to land there. The chamber was windowless, with two-meter-thick walls to keep Gepta's destructive lifeform contained inside. The only way in was a thin tube; Gepta had to revert to his normal slug-like shape in order to enter it. The Wennis was destroyed near the ThonBoka following the Imperial blockade of the nebula, when Klyn Shanga forced Osuno Whett's small ship to collide with the cruiser. Whett's ship ripped the Wennis apart at the middle, and the cruiser exploded. (LCM, LCF, LCS) Wenton this given name was common human males across the galaxy. (GCG) Wenton this small mammal was the favored prey of the jran, but only if the jran could catch one. Their continual hide-and-seek existence gave rise to the phrase "a game of jran and wenton," which indicated any series of events in which one party tried to avoid contact with another pursuing party. (SWJ4) Weogar one of the two Bith cities involved in the conflict that left the planet Clak'Dor VII an ecological wasteland. The strife was the result of a dispute over patent rights to a new stardrive, thought to be owned by Nozho and Weogar. Nozho investigators blackmailed the neutral arbitrator in order to sway his decision, while Weogar's mayor refused to honor the falsified decision. Both cities began producing the stardrive, and the increased trade competition led to the first Bith war in a million years. Nozho struck first, launching a chemical attack that wiped out most of Weogar's population. Weogar's retailiation was a biological weapon that mutated the genetic structure of any life form it contacted, leaving Nozho a desolate land filled with genetic monsters. The survivors were forced to build hermetically-sealed cities in order to survive the devastation. (GG4) Weptec this smuggler was considered something of an expert on the classification of droids, at least by himself. (SWJ14) Weqill, Lajar this military officer was part of a safari team which was ambushed by a pack of crazed draagax on Relkass. A commander in the military, Weqill had never been forced to fight a more dangerous opponent than the draagax. (COG) Weranian Holocards a deck of holographic cards featuring certain "stimulating" images. (SE) Werg this Kitonak name was common across Kirdo III. (UANT) Werl, Apelben this woman, a former naval Admiral, took command of the military on his homeworld of Vannix, shortly after the Battle of Coruscant. After Presider Sakins looted the planetary treasury and fled the planet, Werl struggled with Senator Addath Gadan in an effort to restore stability to the planet. Where the Senator favored appeasing the Yuuzhan Vong, Admiral Werl wanted to bring military force to bear against the alien invaders. Admiral Werl agreed to help Leia Organa Solo by providing submersible vehicles which could be used against the alien invaders, in exchange for Solo's help in winning the election. Both parties feared that Senator Gadan's stance on appeasing the Yuuzhan Vong would simply hand Vannix over to the aliens as a new operational base. With a clever bit of manipulation and the help of Fasald Ghem, Leia managed to doom Senator Gadan's career, clearing the way for Admiral Werl to be elected Presider. (EL2) Wermis this self-important Imperial officer served the Navy as a Captain during the years following the Battle of Yavin. When Darth Vader returned to the Emperor's side, Captain Wermis was assigned to the first task force assembled to track down the heroes who destroyed the first Death Star. Wermis hated being subordinate to Vader, and often spoke condescendingly to the Dark Lord of the Sith. Vader, recognizing the need to locate the Alliance quickly, tolerated Wermis' jibes long enough to reach The Wheel, where he hoped to capture Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa in one swift action. Although Skywalker escaped from The Wheel, Wermis didn't suffer a similar fate to other Imperial officers who failed Vader. He was allowed to continue his service to the Dark Lord of the Sith, although Vader relished in putting Wermis into positions where his lack of courage forced him to retreat. It was later discovered that Wermis was a native of the planet Anaxes, and a member of a long line of naval officers from the planet. (MC21, MC29, CCW) Wermis, Osted this man served as the last Imperial Commander to hold the planet Anaxes, until he peaceably handed the planet and its surrounding system over tot he New Republic. (CCW) Wermyn a native of the planet Aquella, Wermyn's skin was purplish-green because of the various dyes and tattoos placed on it by his people. Although he appears to be a strangely-colored, one-armed alien, Wermyn is quite human. He lost his right arm in an accident while serving as the operations manager of the Maw Installation. An experimental beam projector weapon malfunctioned during a zero-G test and exploded. Wermyn opted to go without an artificial implant. He was killed aboard the Death Star prototype when Tol Sivron piloted it into the Maw. (COTF, JASB) Werncin 3 it was on this planet that New Republic agent Tauran Nartal was captured by Slar-dan ti-Gardi and Borun Call, in Jinorota City. (SWJ8, SWJ10) Werra this New Republic warship was destroyed at the Battle of N'zoth. (TT) Werribee, Grotto this information broker worked in the city of Mos Espa, on Tatooine, during the era of the Battle of Naboo. A former starship traffic controller, he was fond of bragging that he knew everything were was to know about docking bay procedures. (CCG13) Werrjuice an extremely potent narcotic. (RASB) Werstilhere this was the name of a legendary off-worlder settlement, located in the Valley of Rejection on the planbet N'zoth. The legends, in this case, were true, as the city - whose name was the shortened form of "We're still here" - was established by twenty-three humans, five Rodians, five Sullustans, and a Twi'lek. (CCW) Werth, Bane this man was Jaalib Brandl's personal assistant during the subjugation of Ariana, on Garos IV. Werth was a Lieutenant in the Imperial armed forces. (SWJ12) Wertsnik 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 "cannot stop killing", and referred to an ancient Trandoshan ideal of being devoted solely to hunting. (GCG) Wertsnik this Trandoshan soldier was a compatriot of Mynnic the Jedi, and often worked with Mynnic's team during the years following the Battle of Naboo. (GMR6) Wes this was one of the most common names given to male Corellians. (GMR9) Wesau T'orrin this being, a native of the planet Rezi-9, was a noted marksman who participated in the Galactic Games on Euceron, some six years after the Battle of Naboo. (JQ3) Wesessa this island, located on the planet Rodia, situated off the coast of the Betu continent, in the Wesessa Sea. (SPG) Wesessa Sea this was the second-largest body of water found on the planet Rodia. (SPG) Weshet this was a common name among Quarren females. It meant "commanding". (GCG) Wesk this Bothan name was given to newborn males. Translated into Basic, it meant "pale" or "thin." (GCG, WOTC) Wesk this is the twenty-third symbol in the Aurebesh script, and represents the Basic letter "w". (SWM) Wess a Mugaari cargo ferry destroyed by the Empire shortly after the Battle of Hoth. (TIE) Wessel this man served as the Imperial Governor of the planet Yinchor, during the last years of the New Order. (LTA6, MC86) Wessel this Imperial General threw in his lot with Carnor Jax, in the wake of the destruction of Emperor Palpatine's clones on Byss. Jax commanded him to hunt down Kir Kanos at any cost, for the former Royal Imperial Guard held the secrets of Jax's past. He hoped to capture Kanos on Phaeda, after Colonel Shev's men were eliminated singlehandedly by Kanos. He knew of Shev's corrupt ways, and felt that Shev would ignore Jax's orders to stand down and avoid Kanos. In this he was correct, as they discovered when they arrived at Phaeda. Wessel and Jax managed to gather information which had Kanos fleeing to Yinchorr, and Jax ordered Wessel to take the Emperor's Revenge to Yinchorr to capture Kanos. Jax accompanied them, wanting to witness Kanos' destruction first-hand. However, Wessel was overconfident when he was able to capture the Scimitar Assault Bomber stolen by Kanos on Phaeda. He ordered the bomber brought aboard the Emperor's Revenge and opened, so that he could personally bring Kanos into custody. Jax recognized the trick being played on him by Kanos, and fled the Star Destroyer just before Wessel forced open the hatch to the bomber. The APA-5 dorid Kanos had placed in the pilot's seat announced the destruction of the bomber, and the explosion which resulted destroyed the Emperor's Revenge. Wessel and most of his troops were killed in the explosion, as Jax and Blim fled to the surface of Yinchorr in a shuttle. (CE) Wesselman this was one of the primary subordinates of the Cavrilhu Pirates, and was in charge of the delivery of shipments to the Kauron System base. He was supposedly in the custody of the New Republic on Amorris when Luke Skywalker tried to to infiltrate the Cavrilhu Pirate base in the Kauron System. (SOP) Wessex, Denn this Imperial Governor of Relgim Sector married Lira Blissex. He commanded Kolaff to take the Victory-class Star Destroyer Subjugator to Kwenn space station and intercept Walex Blissex. (SF) Wessex, Lira formerly Lira Blissex, she is the daughter of Walex Blissex, the man who created the Victory-class Star Destroyers. Although she was part of the group that designed the Venator-clas Star Destroyer, she despised the Old Republic and what it stood for, and chose to support the New Order in the wake of the Clone Wars. To this end, she married Denn Wessex and turned her abilities to the assistance of the Imperial Navy. She took her father's work and her own and expanded upon both, creating the original designs for the Imperator-class Star Destroyer. She later worked with her husband in an attempt to kidnap her father and coerce him to provide her more information about starship design. The attempt failed, and Lira barely escaped the destruction of the Subjugator. (SF, COTF, SWDB) Wessiri this was one of the most common surnames found among the human population of Corellia. (GMR9) Wessiri Antilles, Iella this Corellian female was an associate of Corran Horn and Gil Bastra. She was married to Diric Wessiri, and was a member of the New Republic Security forces. She and Corran were teamed up in a tour of duty that involved trips to Kessel. She was later planted on Coruscant as an undercover agent, assuming the alias of Irin Fossyr, a representative of the Rohair Biochemical Clinic. In this capacity, she assisted Wedge Antilles and Rogue Squadron when they were sent to Coruscant to knock out the planet's shields. The offensive was successful, despite the fact that the Krytos virus was loose, and Iella emerged from her anonymity. She was chosen to assist Halla Ettyk during the trial of Tycho Celchu, and was busy gathering data when her husband, Diric, reappeared after being in Imperial captivity. She had given him up for dead, and was quickly becoming friends with Wedge Antilles. She remained loyal to Diric, and was both ecstatic and concerned at his presence. While she loved having him back, Diric was physically emaciated and tried to remain as active as he was in the past. He was constantly talkign with Tycho Celchu, and was convinved of his innocence despite Iella's evidence. When Nawara Ven told her that he was going to produce an Imperial witness to solve the Celchu case once and for all, she discovered that the Imperial wanted to meet only with Ven and herself. She agreed, and met Kirtan Loor in a secret entrance to the Imperial Justice building. However, her husband Diric had learned that an Imperial had been captured, and he believed it to be Evir Derricote. Diric ambushed the three of them as they emerged at the prosecutor's level, and began firing shots. He caught Ven in the right hip before fatally wounding Loor. Iella acted quickly to try and save their witness and bring the assassin to justice, and shot her weapon several times. It was only after the shooting stopped that she realized who the attacker was. Diric died from his wounds just as Kirtan Loor did. Iella was very distraught, but continued on the case until Corran Horn returned to prove Celchu innocent. She also discovered that she felt some attraction to Wedge Antilles, who was two years older than her, but his duties kept them from becoming serious. Iella remained with the New Republic, and served with Elscol Loro during the infiltration of Thyferra during the Bacta War. She later joined the New Republic Intelligence agency, and was one of the key investigators working to hunt down Leonia Tavira and the Invids. She was also one of the agents who was blind-dropped into Adumari society, just before the planet opened negotiations between the Republic and the Empire for membership. She had felt that her work had distanced her from Wedge, along with his relationship with Qwi Xux. However, they were reunited on Adumar, where Wedge explained that his relationship with Qwi had ended. They rekindled their romance in the face of a civil war started because of the actions of Tomer Darpen. After the battle was over and Darpen had been arrested, Iella was named to be the Republic's key Intelligence contact on Adumar, in his place. She also agreed to marry Wedge, and together they started a family of their own. After the Second Battle of Coruscant, Iella became one of the founding members of the Inner Circle formed by Wedge, leading the intelligence branch of the group's activities. (XWN, WG, KT, BW, IJ, SOA, DTR) Wessiri, Diric Iella's husband, and one of the Alliance supporters covered up by Gil Bastra. He disappeared after Kirtan Loor nearly caught them on Corellia, and was captured by the Empire during a sweep of suspected Alliance supporters. He was reconditioned, and assigned to the slave labor pool working under Evir Derricote on the Krytos project. It was Diric who captured Aril Nunb on Coruscant, for use as a subject in the testing of the Krytos virus. Diric was eventually freed from captivity, and returned to his wife's side on Coruscant. Despite the fact that he had withered away to a skeletal man with thin, graying hair, Diric's spirit remained keen and vigorous, and his eyes continued to burn with intensity. He became wrapped up in the trial of Tycho Celchu, and spent many hours interviewing the pilot. Diric was convinced that Celchu was innocent, and tried to explain this to Iella, who was working to convict him. When Diric realized that a high-ranking Imperial official had surrendered to Nawara Ven, and wanted to meet with only Ven and Iella, he was convinced that it was Evir Derricote. He suddenly became highly focused on killing the Imperial who had enslaved him, and plotted to meet them as they exitted the turbolift to the courtroom. Diric's ambush succeeded, but with highly unexpected results. His first shot caught Nawara Ven in the hip. His next shots fatally wounded the Imperial, but it was Kirtan Loor, not Derricote. In response to the attack, Iella Wessiri took her own actions and shot down the attacker, not realizing that it was her own husband. Diric died from his wounds, as did Kirtan Loor. (XWN, WG, KT) West Champianne Landing Field this starship landing facility was located on the planet Coruscant, during the last decades of the Old Republic. It remained active for many decades, until the Yuuzhan Vong took control of Coruscant and reformed it into a simulacrum of Yuuzhan'tar. Like most locations on the planet, the West Champianne Landing Field suffered huge amounts of damage during the early stages of the reformation. (CCW, UF) West Championne this was one of the closest landing fields to the Imperial Palace on Coruscant, located just 200 kilometers south of the palace. (SOP) West County this county contained the urban area of Xanas City. (HR) West Reyno River this branch of the Reyno River, located on the planet Brosi, emptied into the Bay of Sypon. (AIR) West River this river fed into the city of Salis D'aar, on the planet Bakura. (EGP) West Unillian Mountains this chain of mountains crossed the Mee'r continent of Draenell's Point. (GMK) West, The this was the name used to describe the western sector of Bartyn's Landing, on the planet Lamaredd. (GMR7) WESTAR-34 this dallorian alloy weapon was a favored blaster of bounty hunters and other beings who relied upon surprise to attack their enemies. The WESTAR-34 was designed for sustained, close-range use, utilizing its dallorian construction to absorb more heat than a standard blaster. (VD2) Westen an Imperial Navy Captain, he was commander of the Star Destroyer Relentless following Parlan's execution. Westen failed to capture the Alliance prisoner transport ship Celestial, and was later executed by Darth Vader. (RC, OS) Western Dune Sea a section of Tatooine's massive Dune Sea, the Western Dune Sea was separated from the Northern Dune Sea by the Jundland Wastes and the Great Mesa Plateau. (SWN, SOT) Western Flank this area of the galaxy was controlled by the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. (CSWDW) Western Lake located on Coruscant, this was a vast artificial lake and recreation center which had been created across the tops of literally thousands of rooftops. During the Yuuzhan Vong's attack on Coruscant, the lake was hit by a variety of incoming plasma balls and dying starships, and much of the water drained out and down into the underlying city. (SBS) Western Sea once located on the planet Coruscant, this manmade resevoir provided water for a good portion of the population of Imperial City. It was by no means a natural body of water, but served as a kind of attraction for natives and visitors alike. After the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy and captured Coruscant, the Western Sea was terraformed beyond all recognition, serving as a swampy ossuary known as the Place of Bones, where the great beasts of the Yuuzhan Vong went to die. (CCW, UF) W'eston Falls a spectacular waterfall found on the planet M'haeli. (ROC) Westone, Becca this woman was a native of Coruscant, and attended the Imperial Academy as a journalism major. Upon graduation, she found work with a news agency which she found had pro-Alliance management. Becca wrote an in-depth and highly-specific expose' against them for Imperial HoloVision. The agency was quickly shut down, and Becca was offered a position within Imperial HoloVision. She accepted the offer, and soon became known as one of the agency's best investigative reporters. (HR) Westport one of three major spaceports located in Imperial City on Coruscant, Westport was one of the few locations on the planet to retain it utilization after the Yuuzhan Vong captured Coruscant. Unlike the rest of the planet, which was terraformed into a simulacrum of Yuuzhan'tar, Westport was scoured of automatons and reused as a landing field for Yuuzhan Vong ships. (CCW, UF) Westwood this young punk was the leader of the Raging Banthas swoop gang, controlling sections of the city of Gallisport during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Westwood developed a plan in which the Banthas joined forced with the Spiders in order to take control of those areas held by the Rabid Mynocks. (SWJ6) Wet this was a term used by the clone troopers of the Grand Army of the Republic to describe a living target. This was in opposition to the normal target of a clone trooper, the battle droids of the Separatist armies. (RCHC) Wet Droid this was a term used by Kal Skirata and several other instructors on Kamino to describe a clone trooper. It was in reference to their similarity to the battle droids of the Separatist forces. (RCHC) Wetakk an alien race. (APS) Weth, Beru this was the maiden name of Beru Lars. Note that the official Star Wars website indicates that Beru's maiden name was Whitesun. (SCRE, OWS) Wethrenn Amusements, Unlimited this manufacturer produced a wide variety of electronic game systems during the height of the New Order. (GFT) Wett Gon-Far a city located on the planet Veron. (PG) Wettan, Pinae this crafty old man was left in charge of the Quekka Trench Station, after Rendeel Industries abandoned it. He made a living by renting out sections of the abandoned plant to smugglers. He rarely showed his face, though, being wary of criminal types. (HAS) Wetweed a noxious plant native to Yavin 4. (EVC) Wetyin one of the four continents discovered on Yavin 4 by Lile Gorsek and the Fernandin Scouting Operation. It was named for Wetyin's Colony. (GG2) Wetyin's Colony a planetary colony based on Setor, which suffered from persecution and exile and sent out a number of scouting expeditions to locate a new planet. The Fernandin Scouting Operation was one such expedition, and it received an Imperial permit to scout such worlds as Yavin 4. (GG2) Weutta this pudgy Phindian was in charge of security at the Syndicat warehouse in Laressa, on the planet Phindar, some twelve years before the Battle of Naboo. He captured Obi-Wan Kenobi when the Jedi Knight was trying to help Guerra Derida recover a stolen anti-register. (HP) Wex Spaceport this spaceport was located on the planet Svivren. (SWI56) Wezz, Sia-Lan this young woman was a Jedi padawan during the era leading up to the Battle of Naboo. Her Master, Lo-Jad, had sent her to Naboo for formal education at the Royal House of Learning in Theed, where Sia'Lan got to know Lucos Dannt. When the Trade Federation blockaded Naboo and then invaded the planet, Sia-Lan joined the Naboo Underground and loaned her services to the resistance. After Chancellor Palpatine installed himself as Emperor and instituted the New Order, Sia-Lan was one of many Jedi who managed to remain hidden from the Imperial Inquisitors and the infamous Jedi Purge. Unfortunately, she was forced into battle on Skorrupon, when High Inquisitor Volytar tried to take control of the planet's population. Sia-Lan died bravely in the Battle of Skorrupon. (IOT, GCG) Whahalla Massacre this was one in a series of violations of the truce between the natives of Garos IV and Sundari, in the Garos System. The two planets had been at war with each other until the truce was signed. Note that this event is also denoted as the Wahalla Massacre. (SWJ5) Whaladon native to Calamari, these huge creatures resemble humpback whales, although they have much shorter snouts and longer flippers. They are mammals, and have developed their own intelligence separate from the Mon Calamari and the Quarren. They are led by Leviathor, the great white Whaladon. The Whaladons were hunted by the remnants of the Empire following the Battle of Endor, under the command of Trioculus. They were hunted for their meat and blubber, even though the killing of Whaladons has been outlawed on Calamari for years. (GDV) Whaladon Processing Center the huge, dome-covered, underwater plant where Dunwell's Aqualish workers slaughter captured Whaladons for their meat and blubber. It was situated in a large, undersea crater. (GDV) Whaladon Submarine this specialized, submersible vehicle was used in the illegal hunting of Whaladons, during the last years of the New Order. (GDV) Whale-drake this huge, albino creature lived in the depths of the Sivorian Sea. They were colorless because so many generations had lived deep enough in the ocean that they never encountered natural sunlight. (SL) Whappamanga this small corporation produced a wide range of tools and technologies to help non-human races integrate into human societies and environments, such as the AlienEnhancer voxbox. (AEG, WOTC) Wharen, Bea Madel Wharen's wife, Bea was under intense Imperial scrutiny during the Galactic Civil War. (GG9) Wharen, Madel this mechanical genius is the perfect example of an eccentric scientist. Madel dresses in three-day-old lab clothes and rarely showers. He was hired by the Drever Corporation, and worked his way up the ladder with his ability to create newer weapons and technologies. Madel Wharen was the inventor of the Phoenix Plasma Punch, which gained him entry to Drever's Board of Directors. However, Madel was also a supporter of the Alliance, which put him at odds with Jensen Drever II. His confrontations with Drever eventually resulted in two things: Madel himself was shipped off to a backwater research and development planet, and his family was placed under Imperial scrutiny. (GG9) Wharen, Padyn Madel Wharen's son, Padyn was under intense Imperial scrutiny during the Galactic Civil War. (GG9) Wharl this was the name given to the species of huge, sentient beasts of which the ancient Jedi Master Thon was a member. It was chosen by the Old Republic's Bureau of Xenology, although Thon never accepted the term. He remained silent about his species' origins, but told his closest peers that he was from a planet in the Unknown Regions. The Wharl were large, quadripedal creatures with thick armor plating and large, clawed feet. Sharp, bony spikes protect their shoulders and their jaws. Later xenobiologists named this species Tchuukthai. (TOJC, EGP) Whateel, Dassid this man was a reporter for the morning talkshow Amberdawn, reporting on the proceedings of the Galactic Senate during the year leading up to the Battle of Geonosis. (HNN5) Wheade Daud this Quarren worked for Orman's organization on Lianna as a demolitions expert. (ML) Wheel Droid this is another name for destroyer droids, or droidekas. (IS1) Wheel Form this was term used to describe the rolling configuration of a Destroyer Droid. (SON) Wheel, The this space station was known for its casinos. Located in the Besh Gorgon System of the Mid Rim, this space station resembled a huge wheel, with a central axis consisting of the main fuselage of the station. This axis was an immense cylinder, and at its midpoint there were four main spokes leading out to the circular promenade. Sprouting from the circular section were almost 100 docking piers, allowing any size ship to safely approach and dock with the Wheel. Beyond these luxury docks, thousands of bouys were placed to allow for less expensive docking, with shuttle providing guests with transport to the station. The outer section of The Wheel, which gave the station its name, was a sprawlign city with an untold number of casinos. Deep in the central axis was also a gladiator arena, where all manner of beings were forced to fight to the death for the entertainment and wagering of The Wheel's visitors. During the height of the New Order, The Wheel was situated inside an "immunity sphere," which meant that Imperial ships were not allowed to come to the station and everybody else could enjoy themselves while they were aboard. However, Senator Simon Greyshade, the station's administrator at the time, paid his taxes regularly and often to appease the Empire. He also adhered to the Empire's anti-alien biases, and the station catered to humans and near-humans while assuming alien species were "guilty until proven innocent." (ND, MC18, MC19) Wheelbike developed by Gallis-Tech, wheelbikes were popular sport vehicles which found a niche on worlds were repulsorlift engines failed to work properly. The wheelbike was a large wheel, which was propelled by an internal mechanism. The rider sat within the wheel and controlled it with a set of handlebars. Balance was an important part of riding a wheelbike, since the rider's center of gravity was well above the ground. The civilian model of the wheelbike was even harder to control, since the passenger sat behind and above the operator. In the military version, the passenger seat was replaced with a repeating blaster. A series of gyrostabilizers helped keep the wheelbike upright as it moved across varied terrain. (SWJ6) Wheeler this was a generic term for a wheelbike. (E3N) Whell an group of cargo ferries destroyed by the Empire during the raid on Galactic Electronics. (TIE) Whelm this Super-class Star Destroyer was the flagship of the Azure Hammer Command, and was based out of the planet Anaxes during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (CCW) Whelorian Snake-eater this creature had a narrow, evil-looking face. (JH) Whelping Day this was one of the worst holofilms of the Old Republic, produced in the years leading up to the Clone Wars. (HNN4) Where Did All The Killiks Go? this was the signature song played by the band known as The Destroyers. (WSV) Where is Everyone? 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) Whills this was an ancient order of Force-sensitive beings, who supposedly died out generations before the birth of the Old Republic. It was believed that the shamans of the Whills could attain a unity with the Force that transcended death, allowing the shamans to influence the living world from beyond the grave. The ability could only be attained for oneself, and only through great compassion. Qui-Gon Jinn managed to discover the technique, and his spirit returned from dead years later to transfer the knowledge to Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi. (IS3) Whip Hand this New Republic frigate was attacked by the Yuuzhan Vong following their defeat at Obora-skai. The Whip Hand, formerly an Imperial Lancer-class ship that had been captured during the early years of the New Republic, had been supporting the cruiser Far Thunder during its repair. Rather than allowing the Yuuzhan Vong to obtain possession of the Far Thunder, the Whip Hand was ordered to fire on the damaged cruiser, utterly destroying it and much of the coralskipper flight that was attacking it. (DW) Whip, The this ancient riverbed wound around the base of Ben's Mesa, and was attached to the Arch Canyon. It was named by the podracers who navigated the Mos Espa Circuit. The Whip later served as a section of the noted Mos Espa Circuit, a swoop racing event held annually during the height of the New Order. (IWE1, SWGAL) Whipcord this was the generic term used to describe any flexible cord which was contained in a launching mechanism for ejection toward a target. They were most often used as climbing tool, with a grappling hook at the end. The whipcord was shot toward a target, and could be retracted to assist in climbing or to pull an object toward the user. (FB) Whiphid this was the name of the language used by the Whiphids of Toola. Consisting of snorts, growls, and barks, the Whiphid language lacked a written form. (RESB, UANT) Whiphid native to Toola, these huge, ivory-furred beasts have massive facial tusks which extend from their long, low-slung faces. The average Whiphid stands well over two meters in height, and weighs more that 400 kilograms. They are fierce predators adapted to the frozen environment of their home world, Toola, and have a great love of hunting. They have been employed as bounty hunters, hunting guides, and bodyguards throughout the galaxy. (GG4, CPL) Whipsaw this Republic Cruiser was one of many consular ships that were refitted for military use during the Clone Wars. About a year after the Battle of Geonosis, the Whipsaw was under the command of General Fyefee Tiis during the defense of the planet Cartao. The Whipsaw managed to disable the droid control ship which had been placed in orbit around the planet, temporarily disarming the battle droids on the ground. Unfortunately for the clone troopers on the ground, the Separatists had a mobile droid control unit ready to deploy in Foulahn City, which brought the battle droids back online almost immediately. (SWI69) Whip-smelt this was a species of food-fish that was harvested on the planet Vjun. Whip-smelt were often dried on long strings, which made them easier to transport. (YDR) Whipsting this was a form of weapon used by the Shaper caste of the Yuuzhan Vong. Like most other Shaper implements, the whipsting was a modified lifeform which was grown to serve this one purpose. It was essentially a long cord which was coiled inside a sac in the Shaper's hand. When poked or nudged in the right place, the living cord would eject its mass outward at a target. The end of the cord was tipped with a poisonous spine, which could pierce fleshand deliver a deadly injection. When jerked free, the whipsting recoiled into its sac to replenish its poison supply for its next use. (FP) Whirlbat this creature was considered a game beast by the Hutts who lived on the planet Nal Hutta. (TF) Whirlee this was the Huttese word for "dancer." (GMR5) Whirling Snake this was another name for the slime-covered nonakara, and was given because of the thrashing and spinning a nonakara performs after it travels to a new body of water. This spinning motion dislodges huge amounts of slime, allowing the nonakara to disseminate its genetic material. (COG) Whirlpool Generator a device which creates a large, underwater whirlpool. The resulting whirlpool creates a vacuum in the water, which is used to suck in objects. Large whirlpool generators are used by Dunwell to capture Whaladons on Calamari. (GDV) Whirlwind one of Harrsk's Imperial-class Star Destroyers, Harrsk used it as his own personal flagship following the destruction of the Shockwave. (DS) Whirlwind this Interdictor-class cruiser was part of the Imperial fleet, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Whisk the Elder this ancient Geelan was one of the leaders of the Zirtran's Anchor space station when it was taken over by the Empire. Whisk was one of the few Geelan who stood up to Admiral Vence Tabok, warning the Imperials that a great tragedy would befall them unless they left the station immediately. There were many rumors that claimed Whisk was once the Great Geel himself, despite the fact that the Great Geel never left his homeworld of Needan. (SWJ5) Whisper an expensive perfume. (COJ) Whisper this was the Arakyd Aerodynes personal jet pack. It served as the design basis for the Whisper Jump rocket pack. (ROE, GFT) Whisper this Nova-drive #3-Z freighter was modified for use as an exploration ship by the Alliance team known as the Gray Griffins. The ship was disabled when the Gray Griffins encountered the Scourge pirate force on the planet Alluuvia, and the Alliance team was captured and held for ransom. It was armed with a dual laser cannon and a single laser cannon. (OE) Whisper Bird a soft-sounding creature native to Yavin 4, the yellow-feathered whisper bird was equally at home in the air or on the water, and fed on fish and weeds. (HTF, WSW) Whisper Jump this is an Arakyd rocket pack developed for use by paramilitary organizations. It was known for its internal sound bafflers and strong construction, which allowed the user to land virtually undetected in a hostile area. (GG9, ROE, GFT) Whispering River a waterway found on the planet Endor. (AT) Whisperkit this furry creature was considered a pet by many people, and resembled a large, wingless bat. (BP) WhisperThrust this realspace drive system was produced by Rendili StarDrive, and was originally used only on military starships. It allowed a ship to move through realspace without emitting energy waves, making the ship run silently. Illegal WhisperThrust engines found their way into pirate fleets and outlaw tech shops during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (PP) Whist, Shren this man, a native of the planet Caprioril, was the Proconsul of the city od Doolis during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. (HNN4) Whistle Code any form of secret communication which involves whistles. Different tones and patterns represent certain pre-determined words or phrases. Haber Trell and Maranne Darmic used an elaborate whistle code during their smuggling and transportation work. (TFE) Whistler this was the name of an encryption module produced by Carbanti for use in disguising a starship's communication signals. (EGW) Whistler Corran Horn's codename for his R2-D2 astromech droid. Whistler had a near-human personality, and made itself understood by modifying its language of sounds to mimic human mannerisms. This trait kept Whistler on Corran's nerves, but it also kept Corran out of trouble. Not your average astromech, Whistler was programmed by the Corellian Security Force for a number of aptitudes, including creativity, surveillance, lock-picking and forceful entry, and a certain amount of deductive reasoning. Corran also added escape and evasion subroutines. After Corran married Mirax Terrik, Whistler told her that he wanted to pilot the Pulsar Skate when Corran retired from the New Republic. When Rogue Squadron was rescued and held captive by Colonel Vessery and Ysanne Isard, all their astromechs were fitted with restraining bolts. The bold had no effect on Whistler, because the droid had a specialized piece of code installed. Whenever a restraining bolt was attached to it, Whistler's programming detected it and blocked it immediately, rendering the bolt useless. However, the same piece of code intercepted the commands of a caller or owner, and Whistler could simulate the effects of the restraining bolt. This allowed Whistler to reactivate itself after being impounded by the Imperials, and he also removed the bolt from Gate. The two used ventilation ducts and much of Whistler's knowledge of Corran and Mirax's businesses to escape the Imperial facility and return to the Errant Venture, where they told of Rogue Squadron's survival and the existence of Ysanne Isard. (XWN, IR) Whistler this Ortolan merchant was so pre-occupied with food that he fell in love with the idea of owning and operation a restaurant. He was the being who designed and built the Whistler's Whirlpool cafe on the planet Trogan, wanting to have a nature theme to his restaurant. (LCSB) Whistler's Whirlpool this tapcafe was located in the Drinking Cup on Trogan, near the city of Kergara. The Whistler's Whirlpool was designed and built by an Ortolan who was known as Whistler. Once a major tourist attraction during the last decades of the Old Republic, the Whistler's Whirlpool eventually fell on hard times. The circular structure was centered on the Drinking Cup, allowing the tidal geyser to erupt through the center of the cafe. Unfortunately for Whistler's profit margin, the cafe's design and location made the cafe a cold, damp place to try and enjoy a meal. The sound of the geyser's rushing water drowned out the loudest of conversation. Additionally, the tapcafe's charm soon wore off on the local population on Trogan, and they eventually stopped coming. These two things, coupled with the speciallized construction of the facility, made it impossible to maintain, and the Whistler's Whirlpool was eventually abandoned. (TLC, LCSB, NJOSB) White Current, The this was generally considered to be the Fallanassi version of the Force, although the Fallanassi generally did not acknowledge the existence of the Force itself. It involved a different set of abilities to detect and manipulate the natural world, and preached the immersion of an individual into the Current, rather than calling upon its energy for action. Unlike other believers in the Force, the Fallanassi chose to hide their acceptance of the White Current and its powers, and many members dedicated themselves to ensuring that no record of their existence remained. One of the talents of those Fallanassi who maintained a deep connection to the White Current was their ability to create complex illusions, not the least of which was a lifelife doppleganger of themselves to fool others. (BTS, WOTC) White Death a nickname given to the Scimitar Assault Wing. (ISB) White Door, The this ratty cantina was located in the city of Akmalla, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (WOA35) White Lancer this was the alias used by Lara Notsil, in her transmission to Airen Cracken describing the blackmarket dealings of Atton Repness. (IF) White Ledge this cavernous area of the moon Torega was filled with the various hideouts and facilities of the shadowport located on the moon. (SSR) White Panther this was the name of Mab Kador's rebuilt podracer. (BF4) White Room this meeting place on Coruscant was carved from a single, huge stone. It had many doors, and had space to seat thousands of visitors. The building was dome-shaped, and a series of lights shone into the dome, illuminating the beautiful white stone. The White Room was the site of Han Solo's wedding to Princess Leia. (CPL) White Wing this modified YZ-900 transport was originally outfitted as a smuggling ship, making runs into and out of Hutt space during the height of the New Order. The original owners removed the concussion missile launchers to provide additional power to the laser cannons, and many of its onboard systems were altered to allow the use of a substantial droid crew. The ship could be piloted by a single being, although two additional gunners were needed to handle the weapons. The ship was abandoned shortly before the Battle of Endor, and was later auctioned off to pay for its excessive docking fees. (GMR2) White Wings of Hope one of the Ancient Tokens of the Legendary Ewoks, the White Wings are a special headdress of white wings, bestowed on the leader of an expedition as a symbol of hope for the expedition's other members. The White Wings were bestowed upon Deej, the leader of the rescue mission to the Fortress of the Gorax, by Logray. (EA) White Witch this was the name given to the racing speeder built by Jord Dusat and Thall Joben. The took the speeder to Boonta, during the early years of the New Order, in an attempt to win the Boonta Speeder Race. After many misadventures and after Jord was injured, Thall was forced to fly the White Witch during the race. He was oppposed by the agents of Tig Fromm, as well as by the notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett. Thall managed to avoid disaster, and eventually won the race. (DCAR, EGC) White Worm native to the planet Ylesia, this annelid was eaten as a delicacy by the Hutts. (EGP) Whitebeam Run an ancient ore shipping route across the Stenness System, the Whitebeam Run was anchored by the Stenness Hyperspace Terminal. (TOJ, TOJC) White-blight this disease affects the tallgrain plant, and can wipe out a field within days if not treated. (SOP) Whitecap this was the name given by Halls Saper to the 3PO head she used as a holo-recorder in her teachings. She wore Whitecap on her shouder, giving her the impression of having two heads. She felt that the droid's presence would be less obtrusive to the children she interviewed. The idea was sound, but the implementation still left some children uneasy in the presence of a two-headed woman. Eventually, with the help of Wedge Antilles and his pilots, Hallis reduced Whitecap's components into an ornate hairpiece which allowed the same abilities to record but was much less unusual. (SOA) Whitecloak Fighter this was a form of personal starfighter produced during the last decades of the Old Republic. It was a heavily-modified version of the Kuat Systems Engineering Cloakshape fighter, measuring fifteen meters in length and having a cockpit which had been expanded to accommodate a second passenger. These craft were named for the fact that most Jedi who used them had them painted white to symbolize purity. Each of these Jedi craft were armed with a concussion missile launcher and a pair of light laser cannons. (WOA16, PJSB) White-eye this was the name used by the New Republic to describe the naotebe winglings released by Nom Anor inside Settlement Thirty-two on Duro. In their pupal stage, white-eyes were simply sluglike insects. However, after emerging from their coccoons, the white-eyes were flying bugs with a pair of rasp-like pincers for jaws. These creatures had a hunger for synthetic materials like synthplas, and consumed it with gusto. The Vong hoped to destroy several of the refugee domes on Duro by letting loose the white-eyes, thereby herding all the refugees into a single location for easy capture. (BP) Whitehawk this was one of the Alliance's Nebulon-B frigates, active during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (XW) Whitesand Island this was one of the many resort locations found on the moon of Dorumaa. (LFC) WhiteShell this is the Togorian name for a stormtrooper. (GG4) Whitesun, Beru this was the maiden name of Beru Lars. Beru was a native of Mos Eisley, and had no dreams of ever leaving Tatooine. She fell in love with Owen Lars, and was able to hold her own as a verbal sparring partner with Owen's father, Cliegg. She also got along well with Cliegg's second wife, Shmi Skywalker Lars. Some years after Shmi's death, Owen and Beru were married. Note that the Star Wars Screen Entertainment computer programming originally provided Beru's maiden name as Weth. (OWS, AOTC) Whitley this man served as the watchman of the settlement of Southview Village, on the planet Edan II, during the period leading up to the Imperial bombardment of the planet. (IAG) Whizz-Bang this was the stage name of the nalargon player who traveled with Jabba the Hutt's entourage, during the time the young Hutt learned the business from Jiliac. (THG) Whizzer this ancient Twi'lek lived in Mos Eisley during the height of the Galactic Civil War. He owed a sum of credits to Jabba the Hutt, and was constantly hounded by Big Gizz and his swoop gang. He managed to obtain a large crate of ryll spice, which he sold to pay off his debt. (SESB) Who Cares (If Freedom's Gone)? this song, written and played by the band Boba Fett and the Assassin Droids, was released as a single and banned by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9) Whog a disgusting creature native to the planet Smarteel. (JTH) Wholesale this Squib garbage collection starship was the flagship of the Reclamation Fleet. (HR) Whool this ornery Rodain owned a general store on his homeworld of Rodia. (SPG) Whoon-cha this is an Issori egg fertilization between two members of the noble caste, within the same nation. Such a breeding is meant to strengthen the two families involved. (IR) Whoon-li this is an Issori egg fertilization between a noble caste member and a more common caste member, within the same nation. (IR) Whosk this was one of the repulsorlift-equipped, floating cities found on the planet Rordak. (PG1) Whrr this library administration droid served one of Tipoca City's branches, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. Whrr was a friend of young Boba Fett, encouraging the youth to read the books his father, Jango Fett, recommended, as well as providing books that might have been of interest to the young boy. When Boba fled Kamino with his father, he inadvertently left behind a holobook created by Jango. This book was to be opened only in the event of Jango's death. Whrr took the book from Boba, believing it to be a library book the boy had returned. When he discovered that the book wasn't a real book, Whrr kept the book safe until Boba returned to Kamino to recover it. This occurred shortly after the Battle of Geonosis, where Jango Fett was killed in battle against Mace Windu. Whrr then claimed that the book was overdue, but overdue to be returned to Boba Fett himself, not the library. Whrr then gave Boba 250 credits to pay for the late fees, as a gesture to help the young orphan make his way in the galaxy after Jango's death. (BF1) Whuffa a long, think, segmented worm found on Dathomir, the whuffa (sometimes spelled wuffa) was hunted and killed for the leather produced from its hide. The rest of the worm was also used for food, and none was wasted. They live on the minerals in the crust of the planet, and have two distinct sexes. Their hydrostatic skeletons allowed them to move about below the ground, and their heads were dominated by a wide mouth. This mouth was filled with heavy teeth, and surrounded by a pair of curving tusks. Shortly before the rise of the Empire, it was disovered that the whuffa had actually been bred by the Kwa, to serve as guardians of their Star Chambers and the Infinite Gates. (CPL, SWIE) Whumparrin this Wookiee was rescued from an Imperial slave camp by an Alliance Special Forces unit, and decided to join the SpecForces. His first assignments were as fire-support, where his strength allowed him to move the heavy weapons around with relative ease. He survived a number of intense lightfights before being promoted to Sergeant, and then Whumparrin joined Team 19. Initial problems with communications were quickly solved when Whumparrin taught the rest of the team how to speak Wookiee. He became the Team's heavy weapons specialist, and worked with the droid C-7NO on administrative duties. (ROE) Whuvumm this Ithorian surname was believed to mean "bread maker", according to historian who studied the Ithorian race. (GCG) Whuvuum this Ithorian was the owner and operator of the Jungle Vault casino, located on the planet Vaynai, during the height of the New Order. He was meticulous about the plantings he kept in the Jungle Vault, and many regular patrons believed Whuvuum was once a member of the aristocracy that lived on the planet's surface. He was known for his ability to mix up a wide variety of alcoholic drinks, many of which were brewed using ingredients found in his underground jungle. (GMR8) Whyren's Reserve this was one of the best brands of Corellian whiskey. Tal'dira called it "Whyr'rensreserve." (XWN, BW) Wicked Pleasure this was one of the many starships trapped on Coruscant when the Yuuzhan Vong first attacked the planet. The Wicked Pleasure managed to escape, taking a hold full of refugees with it. (SBS) Wicket according to Ewok legend, this nature spirit was inquisitive and fearless by nature, and was honored by Ewok explorers. (GCG) Wicket this was a common name for Ewok males. Like other Ewok names, it referred to a spirit or character in the Ewoks' mythology. (GCG) Wicket Wystri Warrick the brave Ewok who finds Princess Leia on Endor's forest moon. He was instrumental in helping the Alliance gain access to the Empire's shield generator. He was also the Ewok who befriended Cindel Towani when her family's shuttle crashed on Endor. He helped Cindel and Mace rescue their parents from the Gorax, and also helped liberate a group of Ewoks held captive by the Marauders. Wicket is the son of Deej and Shodu. Because of his inquisitive and somewhat rebellious nature, Wicket was often banished from participating in the rituals and ceremonies in his home of Bright Tree Village. In the wake of the Battle of Endor, Wicket built his own home within the burned-out bunker of the Imperial garrison, and eventually married his longtime friend Kneesaa. The pair returned to Bright Tree Village, and were elected to lead the village. Wicket was portrayed by Warwick Davis in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, as well as in both of the Ewoks movies. (ROTJ, EA, BFE, EGA, OWS) Wicko District during the last years of the Old Republic, the Wicko District of Imperial City was known for the garbage pit races which pitted beings with race-wings against the garbage-disposal systems of the planet Coruscant. (RP) Wickstrom manufacturers of the K220 peripheral processor unit. (VOF) Widdimur this was a common name among the Kushiban race. (UANT) Widdle see Willy (BFE, SWDB) Widek a planet in the Koornacht Cluster. (BTS) Widek Bypass this hyperspace route connected the Metellos Trade Route to the Koornacht Cluster. (CCW) Widget this diminutive droid was owned by the human female, Mora. on M'haeli. Widget was her assistant in a repair business, an automaton that she crafted herself. In all respects, Widget was a walking toolbox. Its arms were filled with a variety of tools which could be extended from its fingers for quick utilization. Its legs were short and stubby, causing Widget to wobble back and forth as it walked. (ROC, EGD) Widget this one-meter-tall alien resembled a big ball of fur. Widget considered himself a friend of Helm Iskraker, although Iskraker often ignored Widget or, in desparate times, blamed his mistakes on the tiny furball. (CCC) Widow this barren, rocky world was the fourth planet of the Naboo System. It had one natural satellite. (SON) Widow Maker this modified Incom Explorer scout craft was owned by Alic and Vika Surn. It was armed with a turret-mounted dual laser cannon at the front of the ship. (GG10) Widowmaker this was another name for the Jer'usk, native to the planet Goroth Prime. (GSE) Widowmaker this Imperial Frigate was part of the fleet which protected the Imperial Remnant, during the years following the peace treaty signed between the Empire and the New Republic. It was under the command of Arien Yage during the early stages of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, during which time Captain Yage remained loyal to Grand Admiral Gilad Pellaeon. After the Battle of Borosk, Captain Yage volunteered her crew and the Widowmaker to escort Luke Skywalker's mission into the Unknown Regions to locate the mysterious planet of Zonama Sekot. Grand Admiral Pellaeon agreed to the proposal, and the Widowmaker accompanied the Jedi into the Unknown Regions. After locating Zonama Sekot in the Klasse Ephemora System, the Widowmaker remained in orbit to protect against any further attacks. After Nom Anor managed to infiltrate the planet and set off an incubator to destroy it, the Widowmaker tried to engage the Red Qurang and stop it from escaping. Before the ship could be caught, Zonama Sekot made the first of many blind jumps into hyperspace to stop the damage caused by Nom Anor. The Widowmaker was drawn into the planet's wake, but was unable to follow the planet. It was lost for many months, and there was no way to track where it had come out of hyperspace. With the Yuuzhan Vong surrender at Coruscant several months later, Sekot decided to return to the Unknown Regions with the Yuuzhan Vogn survivors. Tahiri Veila decided to remain with the planet, and promised Master Skywalker that she would continue the search for the Widowmaker. (FH1, UF) Widowmaker this plant, native to the planet Dononter Minor, was often used as a weapon. (GMR9) Wif Sissk this was a noted individual from Anomid history. (UANT) Wiggins an Imperial Corvette transporting Mon Calamari as slaves to the Star Destroyer Warrior when it was attacked by Halley Kadorto. (XW) Wigglewood a plant native to the planet Endor. (AT) W'iiri a six-legged, horn-plated alien race. (HSL) Wila Prammi this Galacian woman was one of the candidates to succeed Queen Veda, after the monarch decided to abdicate the throne. Her supporters often fought against those of Deca Brun, but neither group opposed Prince Beju. She had more political experience the Brun or Beju, having served as an underminister for King Cana and Queen Veda. Many felt that her position within the monarchy distanced her from the majority of the people. However, in the wake of admissions about Deca Brun's abuses of campaign funds, and after Prince Beju withdrew from the election and threw his support to Prammi's campaign, she was elected to succeed Veda. Prammi even received the support of Elan and the Hill People, although they chose to remain apart from the majority of Galu natives. (MOC) Wild this was the name used to describe the herbivorous grazing creatures which roamed the rocky plains of Kuras III. They were unusual in that there were three distinct sexes of wild: male, female, and carrier. The carriers were responsible for actually gestating litters of young spawned by the males and females, although the exact method of impregnation was never truly discovered. The heads of these quadripeds were protected by a horned, bony frill at the base of their skulls. (PG3) Wild Fire this converted stock light freighter was one of the few Disac pirate ships to survive the break-up of the band, shortly after the Battle of Hoth. During Morturr Heth's attempt to re-establish the Disac gang, the Wild Fire was supported by two surviving MRX-BR Pacifiers. (SSR) Wild Force Shard this was the term used by the Jedi Order of the Old Republic to describe any artifact - usually a crystal - which had been imbued with the power of the Force. The shard actually resonated with the Force, sending out ripples of energy that affected the world around it. Because the shard simply existed in the Force, it lacked any affinity to the Light Side or the Dark Side. Instead, it simply altered the effects of the Force in its vicinity. Although any Force-sensitive individual could hold the shard and use it to augment their own powers, such use was frowned upon by the Jedi Order because the shard could amplify either side of the Force, potentially turning a good Jedi down a path of evil. (LFCW) Wild Karrde Talon Karrde's smuggling ship, the Wild Karrde at first glance appeared to be a dilapidated Corellian Action VI Transport. It measured the standard 125 meters in length, and was nondescript in coloration, but it was really a highly-modified smuggling ship. It was equipped with combat-rated shields and three turbolasers, a sophisticated sensor package, and a stealth travel system. A Class 1 hyperdrive gave the ship long distance capability, and its sublight drive system could move the ship at speeds of 950 kilometers per hour in atmosphere. It had room for Karrde's crew as well as a kennel for his vornskrs. Shortly before the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy, Karrde installed a sensor shroud system in order to cloak the ship during missions into occupied territories. (HTTE, DFRSB, EVC, NEGV) Wild Knights this group of Force-sensitive Barabels remained separated from the Jedi Knights during the early decades of the New Republic. Their isolation was self-imposed, and based on a fear of the xenophobia of Emperor Palaptine. For a short time, they were trained by the Jedi Knight Eelysa, who was on Barab I on an intelligence-gathering mission. However, when the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy and threatened all forms of life, the Wild Knights decided that it was time to end their self-imposed exile and help the Jedi. Saba Sebatyne made the first move, sending three students to join Luke Skywalker at Eclipse. They flew a collection of well-maintained but battle-scarred Y-Wings, but were also well-skilled in the control of an X-Wing. In the wake of the Second Battle of Coruscant, the ranks of the Wild Knights were augmented by Danni Quee, whose expertise on the gravitic technology of the Yuuzhan Vong was invaluable in battle. (SBS, EL1) Wild Menagerie this modified YT-1930 freighter was owned and operated by Zan Ransom. The primary modifications to the ship were in the passenger and cargo areas, which Ransom adapted to hold the various animal species he collected in Wild Space. In addition to the interior refitting, the Wild Menagerie was armed with a turret-mounted quad laser cannon for defensive purposes, and a belly-mounted stun gun for taking down large creatures. (WOTC) Wild One this was the name of the blastboat that served as the flagship of the Wild Knights fighter squadron. The Wild One was holed by grutchin fire shortly after the Battle of Coruscant, when the New Republic defended their new base on Borleias from invasion by the Yuuzhan Vong. (EL1) Wild Space the true frontier of the known galaxy, Wild Space separates the known galaxy from the Unknown Regions. The planets of this region are virtually ignored by the rest of galaxy, since they are so distant from the Core. (HTTE, EGP) Wild Star this highly-modified Uulshos DPx space yacht was built for speed. The 12-meter craft had been given a Boshaa-C'hi ion drive, and has a pair of hyperdrives for improved faster-than-light speeds. (SWJ9) Wilder, Dace this man was one of Nubia's best-known and most prolific ronto race jockeys. Living for the thrill of the race, Wilder never considered retirement to be an option. He simply wanted to race his whole life. He was opposed to the Empire during the height of the New Order, but this was simply because he was against government of any kind. When the New Republic rose to power after the Battle of Endor, Wilder wanted nothing to with it, either. The one thing he was loyal to was his homeworld of Nubia. (CCW) Wilderbeast this creature, found on the planet Yelsain, is often hunted for sport. (GG6) Wildernerf a wild breed of nerf found on many planets, like Noqiuvzar. (XWN) Wilderness Edge this was the name given to the very outskirts of the city of Kachirho, on the planet Kashyyyk. It was named for the fact that the jungle beyond was filled with the densest plantlife and the most vicious animal life in the hemisphere. (SWGAL) Wilderness Fighters this branch of the Alliance's SpecForces unit were skilled in the ways of combat in rural and other non-urban biospheres. They complimented the skills of the Urban Combat Specialists. They were considered the 4th Regiment of the SpecForces of the Alliance. (ROE) Wilds, The this dense forest was located on an unnamed planet. (DARK) Wildstar a gambling game. (TJP) Wildwater City constructed less than 100 standard years before the Battle of Yavin, this was the newest of the floating cities built by the Mon Calamari on their homeworld. It was also considered the least refined of the floating cities, due in part to the eccentric lifestyles of its younger inhabitants, many of whom were artists, musicians, or writers. (WSV) Wiley according to Ewok legend, this Ewok hunter hunted his prey from tall trees, leaping down to kill it with a rope tied to one foot. (GCG) Wiley this was a common name for Ewok males. Like other Ewok names, it referred to a spirit or character in the Ewoks' mythology. (GCG) Wiley a baby Ewok born to Chief Chirpa and his second wife, Wiley was Latara's brother. (ROTJ, ECAR) Wilf-skimmer this was a term used by the Dug race to describe a valuable, personal item. (SWI64) Wiliran this was the name of a distinguished Vor individual. (UANT) Wilk this Radnoran was in the city of Tacto when a plague was unleashed in the city of Aubendo, some five years after the Battle of Naboo. His wife was trapped in Aubendo, and Wilk risked everything to sneak back into the city to rescue her. Despite warnings about the plague, Wilk snuck into Aubendo without a bio-suit. Nevertheless, Wilk was not infected, providing evidence that the plague had a short half-life. (JQ1) Wilk Nilkers this Gungan supposedly worked as part of Otoh Gunga's cleaning crew, during the years following the Battle of Naboo. In reality, Wilk Nilkers was an alias used by Zak "Squidfella" Quiglee to get Lob Dizz out of her laboratory, so that Squidfella could attack Neb Neb Goodrow and Spleed Nukkels. (GMR4) Wilkadon this man served the Empire as a Grand Moff, during the early years of the New Republic. He held a number of holdings on the planet Askaj, primarily tomuon farms and the like. Wraith Squadron was dispatched to Askaj to capture Wilkadon some four years after the Battle of Endor, during one of his annual inspections. The theft of the moss-painting Killik Twilight, which held the Shadowcast codes being used by the Wraiths for transmissions, nearly scrapped their mission. (TG) Wilkins this man served the Alliance as a Y-Wing pilot during the Galactic Civil War. His fighter was badly damaged during the Alliance's attack on the Imperial Star Destroyer Vehemence, and only the quick actions of his astromech, BXET-R2, managed to save the Y-Wing and get it into hyperspace. (FTD) Will of the Force this was the way the Jedi Knights of the Old Republic described the natural ebb and flow of the Force, movements that no Jedi - nor, for that matter, any Sith - had ever begun to understand. However, it was the Jedi who eventually gave themselves over to it, surrendering to its mystery while contemplating its effects. (E3N) Will, Garem this man was a noted dejarik player, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (HNN5) Will, The the artificial intelligence in control of the Eye of Palpatine. It was the central mission control computer, and was programmed to perform all necessary functions according to Imperial doctrine. (COJ) Willak, Cet this Alliance officer held the rank of Major in the Special Forces branch of the military. Willak was a SpecOps missions agent, and was assigned to be the official observer of the Far Orbit Project. He was placed aboard the Far Orbit during its raids in the Ringali Shell. He was known to the crew of the frigate as a competent officer who never missed an opportunity to let you know just how good he was at any task. (FOP) Willard, Vanden Willard was a personal assistant to the Organa family in the year leading up to the dissolution of the Imperial Senate. He became a sector headquarters Commander in the Alliance, serving at the Suolriep base. Willard was one of the leaders of the Alliance forces that fought in the Battle of Yavin, serving under General Dodonna. He later became one of the New Republic's foremost military advisors, along with Dodonna, Pashna Starkiller, and Adar Tallon. This group of elder statesmen became known as the Gray Cadre. Willard was portrayed by Eddie Byrne in Star Wars: A New Hope. (SW, DESB, EGC, CCG2) Willel this man was a scientist, working for the Empire during the height of the New Order. He was Dusque Mistflier's superior, and did his best to make sure she remained in the lowest positions possible, despite the fact that she was smarter and better able to discover things than he was. Many of those who worked for Willel believed that he feared Dusque's competence rather than despised it. (ROD) Willers, Darby this woman was a famous holo-vid starlet, who played a variety of roles in action-adventure flms during the height of the New Order. She was noted for the fact that she always wore a fire-gem tiara when she was out in public. (GCG) Williams this man served the Old Republic as a Lieutenant in the Navy. He was personally requested by Captain Madakor to pilot the Radiant VII to Naboo, to transport Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi to their meeting with Nute Gunray. Like Captain Madakor, Lieutenant Williams was killed when the Trade Federation destroyed the Radiant VII. Lieutenant Williams was portrayed by Silas Carson in The Phantom Menace. (CCG13) Willic, Korval this man, a native of the planet Coruscant and the grandfather of Vune Willic, was also a supporter of the fledging Alliance to Restore the Republic. When Vune was promoted into a position within the Imperial Security Bureau, his first mission was to eliminate Korval. Vune was unaware that his own grandfather was the target until his specially-crafted disruptor rifle indicated Korval as the target. Korval was vaporized by the blast from Vune's weapon. (PH) Willic, Vune this man, a native of Carida and a graduate of the Imperial Academy once located on the planet, served as a Corporal in the Imperial armed forces during the height of the New Order. His family's ancestors originated on Coruscant, and Vune was one of the few members of his generation to visited the capital of the Empire. During his training, Vune was recognized as an excellent marksman, and he led the Academy's sharpshooting team during his education on Carida. He was eventually chosen to join the Imperial Security Bureau by Ysanne Isard herself, and his first mission was the elimination of an Alliance spy who turned out to he his own grandfather. Vune completed the mission and was commended for his actions. Howeeer, he was later courtmartialed by the Empire for his part in an assassination attempt on Emperor Palpatine. During the Galactic Games, which were being held on Coruscant, Willic arranged to have scan-shielded thermal detonators placed within the Emperor's dais. In order to ensure secrecy, Willic murdered the prior leader, Lieutenant Brot Gorrell, and arranged to be promoted into Gorrell's position. All but one of the explosives was discovered and disarmed, but the single detonator exploded under the Emperor's feet. Palpatine somehow survived the blast, and spotted Willic fleeing the scene. He ordered Willic arrested and held for trial. The trial, in which Willic was prosecuted by Ysanne Isard, resulted in the death penalty for Willic's actions. (PH) Willienk Data Systems this small corporation produced a variety of specialized scanning and transmission equipment during the New Order. (GFT) Willits, Daro this scruffy-looking man, with a head full of dreadlocks and a deep-purple oversuit, was a frequent patron of the Outlander Club on Coruscant, during the years surrounding the Battle of Geonosis. He was sometimes seen wooing Sel Maa in the Club's dark corners. (OWS) Williwalt this noted microbiologist was part of the team, assembled by the New Republic, to help restore the natural environment of the planet Duro. He worked with Doctor Dassid Cree'ar to create a bacterial sludge which ingested the foul water of Duro and top-fermented it, leaving behind organic sediment and a gaseous compound which could be used for fuel. (BP) Willks one of Ranulf Trommer's wingmen assigned to the Ravagor, Willks was killed in action over Aguarl 3. One of his wingmen's first names was Seth. (ROC) Willm Lywin this Duinuogwuin Jedi Master guarded the pathway to the Cave of Truth at the Teyan Praxeum for more than 600 years, during the ancient history of the Jedi Knights. Master Willm was, at the time, more than 1,000 standard years old. Most new students were initially frightened by his huge appearance, but he was known to be a friendly and funny individual. Willm Lywin was one of the original founders of the Teyan Praxeum, and claimed to have been part of a group of "living snubfighters" which protected a mobile praxeum for several centuries beforehand. (SWJ11) Willy the middle son of Deej and Shodu, Willy was an adventuresome Ewok. Although he most often went by the name Willy, his given name was actually Widdle. He and his brother, Weechee, were always exploring Endor's varied wilderness, often getting lost of in trouble. When he and his father discovered the Towani's crashed shuttle, they helped the children recover, and later helped them rescue their parents from the Gorax. He was given the Blue Wings of Strength by Logray just prior to the start of the rescue mission. Willy was portrayed by Tony Cox in The Caravan of Courage and The Battle for Endor. (EA, BFE, SWDB) Wilpher see Sleerinwilpher-remalior (UANT) Wilpiet the Alliance maintained a depot on this planet, during the early stages of the Galactic Civil War. (AIR) Wils this man served as a starship weapons technician for the Old Republic, during the height of the Clone Wars. Wils was one of the few technicians allowed by Anakin Skywalker to perform modifications to the Azure Angel II. (RDR) Wils, Harbo this Corellian smuggler could never find a way to make a decent living. He believed that he could he every bit as successful as Han Solo, but could never achieve Solo's skills. Sometime before the Battle of Yavin, Wils was hired by Ranon Djelkh to transport a special cologne, extracted from the scent glands of a tirginni beast, to Tatooine for the Devaronian crimelord Ranon Djelkh. Rather than completing the mission, however, Wils tried to sell the cologne to the highest bidder. After mistakenly giving the cologne to a group of freelance smugglers, Wils was confronted by Oggun Bantha-Horn, who demanded that the cologne be turned over to Djelkh. Wils panicked, and tried to recover the cologne from the smugglers' ship. This only forced Bantha-Horn to target Wils and the smugglers, who became strange bedfellows in an effort to avoid being killed. Once the smugglers became Djelkh's main target, Wils fled Tatooine altogether. (SOT) Wilsey an Alliance shuttle assigned to recover the cargo of the Imperial freighter Phoenix. (XW) Wilwog this small, furry creature was domesticated and kept as a pet by many Sullustans, and it eventually became the favored pet of many wealthy beings throughout the galaxy. They tended to shed their coats regularly, so many breeders tried to develop species which maintained their coats. If not properly trained, wilwogs could become skittish and easily frightened. (SWJ14, HNN4) Wimateeka a Jawa, and the leader of Het Nkik's clan. He became good friends with Ariq Joanson, and regularly met with the human. Wimateaka's fortress, located in Bildor's Canyon, bordered on Ariq's farmlands. When Ariq invited the Jawas to Eyvind and Ariela's wedding, Wimateeka readily accepted, hoping to help solidify peaceful relations with his human neighbors. (TME) Wimmel this burrowing mammal was native to the planet Ithor. Because of its gentle appearance, the wimmel was a popular subject of many Ithorian bedtime stories. (GCG) Wimmel 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 referred to a burrowing creature which was popular in Ithorian bedtime stories. (GCG) Win or Die this was one of the many pro-Imperial propaganda films made by Garik Loran when he was a child. It was rumored that this one film resulted in a five-percent increase in military recruitment. In the film, Loran plays the young son of parents who were supporters of the Old Republic. Loran's character, however, believes strongly in the New Order, and runs away to find the Emperor and escape from his parents. However, his father shoots him in the back, just as he reaches Palpatine. The child dies in the Emperor's arms, begging Palpatine to finish conquering the galaxy and ridding it of evil people like his parents. Loran received a trip to Coruscant to visit the Emperor for the role, but Palpatine was off discussing the Alliance's growing strength, so he met Ysanne Isard instead. (WS) Win Totem this Wroonian female was a professor of political science at the Leadership School on Andara, during the years following the Battle of Naboo. (JQ5) Winama this woman was Amidala's grandmother, and was known as one of Theed's best cloth weavers. Winama and Amidala shared a special bond which spanned the intermediate generation, Amidala's father. He was a farmer at heart, but both Winama and Amidala loved the city. Winama died when Amidala was thirteen, about a year before the young woman was elected Queen of Naboo. (JQA) Winati this woman was a member of the Workers underground group which was led by Lenz. (TTB) Wind this was the name of computer-generated hologram of the Ferroan girl Jabitha. Her father, the Magister of Zonama Sekot, had created a number of versions of Wind, each with a specific role to play at his compound in Far Distance. (RP) Wind this was the only word used to describe one of the four humanoid, child-like droids discovered by Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa on an uncharted world, while they were on a diplomatic mission to the Akuria System, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. Wind was named for the fact that she could summon strong winds at will. All four children were distinguished from humans by their glowing, yellow eyes. They were created by the Keeper to break the monotony of its millennia-long work of rebuilding the planet, and their special powers helped the Keeper in its reformation efforts. (PZZ1) Wind Raiders this belligerent tribes of humans was native to Tarolaan, where they rode the fleft-wauf and continually attack their cousins, the Denfraadi. They lived inside the body cavities of colossal island beasts. (SWJ5) Wind Rider this repulsor-equipped, wind-propelled craft was used by the Sevari to move across the surface of the planet Sevarcos. Larger versions were sometimes equipped with weapons by pirates. (SWJ2) Wind Riders a divison of Imperial Cold Assault Stormtroopers. (SWSB) Winda this young, female Ewok was Wicket Warrick's infant sister, at the time of the Battle of Endor. (EGC, SWDB) Windblower a musical instrument used in the Corellian Sector. (AC) Windborn this was another name for the S'kytri race. (UANT) Windcaller, Mahd this blonde-haired woman served on the Imperial Interim Ruling Council. Windcaller was the head of an extensive news agency that secretly provided intelligence to the remnants of the Empire, and led a group of female warriors who were skilled in the Echani martial arts. (CE2, HCE) Wind-crystals this unusual mineral formation, found on the Forest Moon of Endor, was a delicate crystal lattice which wavered and hummed whenever the wind blew through them. They were highly-prized as decorations by wealthy beings, for their natural music was soothing and constantly changing. (T) Winde this unusual droid was captured and held on Governor Koong's slaveship, during the early years of the New Order. When Mungo Baobab and his droids, R2-D2 and C-3PO, were captured and placed aboard the ship, Winde performed stand-up comedy for them, in an effort to alleviate the boredom. (DCAR) Windell, Hov this Alliance armed forces Commander was placed in charge of the team sent to investigate the abandoned Imperial base on Rentalles, shortly after the Battle of Hoth. (MBC) Windo "Warble" Nend this young Aqualish Jedi Padawan was part of the task force dispatched to the planet Jabiim, during the height of the Clone Wars. He preferred to be called by his nickname, Warble. Like most of the students that participated in the battle, Warble lost his Jedi Master to the Jabiimite rebels. He agreed to stay and support the survivors' effort to stop the advance of Alto Stratus against the Republic's rescue point, and fought valliantly for two days before catching the brunt of an explosion with his chest. Momentarily disoriented, Warble discovered that he had been thrown into the path of an oncoming Hailfire droid. Knowing that his death was inevitable, Warble activated a pair of thermal detonators and set them off in his hands, just as the Hailfire droid rolled over him. (RBJ) Wind-rider this form of transportation was used on the planet Sevarcos. Resembling small sail barges, wind-riders used repulsors along with sails to move across the desert. Specially modified wind-riders were used in races. (SWJ12) Windrow, Wanda this woman was a reporter for Galactic Resorts, and filed a story on the sunpetals of the planet Timora shortly after the Battle of Yavin. (SWJ4) Windrunner a wheeled vehicle driven by sail power, and used by the Chubbits of Aridus. (CSW) Winds of Whorh according to Ansionian myth, the Winds of Whorh were the bringers of good fortune to anyone who felt their touch. (APS) Windsinger this Carrack-class cruiser was known as a search and rescue vehicle during the last years of the Old Republic. Her captain and crew seemed to change constantly, although it was generally regarded as having the most capable crews in the galaxy. The Windsinger seemed to appear wherever there were pirate ambushes, planetary revolts, or mercenary attacks, driving off the attackers while assisting the victims. The Windsinger disappeared shortly before the onset of the Clone Wars, but popular legends claim that it continued to show up even after the Battle of Endor. (SOG) Windsloe, Barthalemew this handsome man was a noted Core Worlds socialite and an expert card player. He spent much of his time in the exclusive clubs on Ord Sabaok, listening to those around him for any information about the Imperial presence in the sector. Windsloe was also an Alliance sympathizer, and used his position as a playboy and card player to gather information. He then sent the information to the Alliance by passing it to the captain of a freighter with Alliance contacts. (CRO) Windsnake this red-and-black banded lizard was known for its toxic poisons. It had four stubby legs, which were small enough that the creature was often mistaken for a snake. Windsnakes were native to the planet Ploo II, and were often collected and cooked as the main ingredient in Glymph pie. In order to be eaten, however, the venom sacs had to be removed from the creature's body, a delicate operation that required great skill and training. (TCD) Windstorm this was the general name of the V'Jar Technologies V'Jar be' Mun K'Raith hovercraft. (GSE) Windu this was one of the many nomadic Korunnai tribes, known as ghosh, which were native to the planet Haruun Kal. By the time of the Clone Wars, most of the Windu ghosh had been wiped out by the battles of the Summertime War. Only Jedi Master Mace Windu and Kar Vastor remained of their people. (SHPT) Windu, Mace a native of the planet Haruun Kal, this dark-skinned Jedi Master was a member of the Jedi Council in the years leading up to the Clone Wars. He was distinguished by his bald pate and stern manner, and chose to resolve conflict with discussion and negotiation over fighting whenever possible. As a child, Mace Windu was orphaned before he could be named, when his parents were killed in the jungle. He was given the name of his ghosh, and was turned over to the Jedi Order when he was just six months old. A delegate of the Jedi had traveled to Haruun Kal to request an individual for more formal training, and Mace was provided to them. Like most Jedi, Windu had a special talent, which was the ability to see beings and events through the Force as if they were crystalline matrices. With this vision, Windu could identify the "shatterpoint" of an individual or situation, and know exactly how to manipulate events to ensure the shatterpoint didn't become trouble. As a member of the Jedi Council, Windu was young for his position, having been appointed to the Council before his thirtieth birthday and just past forty when Qui-Gon Jinn brought Anakin Skywalker before the Jedi Council, claiming that the boy was the Chosen One of Jedi prophecy. He was known as a man who led others by rigorous example, employing definite guidelines and steady discipline to his students, rather than allowing them to suddenly discover something. He was also considered one of the Order's toughest fighters, although a popular story among the padawans told of Windu's singlehandedly capturing a team of Gang Killers without ever igniting his lightsaber. Despite these characteristics, Mace Windu was also one of the quickest Masters to appreciate a good joke, and often sprang a few himself. Master Windu took as his Padawan learner the Chalactan child Depa Billaba, after he rescued her from the space pirates who had killed her parents. Her appointment to the Jedi Council was a proud moment for him, since he considered Depa to be the daughter he could never have. Mace Windu was skeptical that the appearance of young Anakin was another of Qui-Gon's foolish causes. However, a cursory testing of the young boy proved that he was indeed strong with the Force, and Master Windu's ability to see shatterpoints showed him that Anakin was destined for something great. While the Jedi Council initially decided against Anakin's training, citing the fact that he was too old and too full of fear for his mother, Qui-Gon's death on Naboo forced them to re-evaluate Anakin's position. In the end, Windu helped persuade the Council that Anakin should be trained by Obi-Wan Kenobi. This in itself was another surprising decision influenced byt Master Windu, who saw additional lines of converging power when he considered Kenobi and Skywalker together. Over the next ten years, Windu monitored Anakin's progress, always searching for proof of his being the Chosen One. When Count Dooku later emerged as the leader of the Separatist party, Windu felt strongly that the situation could be resolved through negotiation, since Dooku himself was a former Jedi Knight. However, Master Windu's instincts were clouded by the pall of the Dark Side of the Force which had spread over the galaxy, and he was forced to lead a task force to Geonosis to investigate the Separatist army. The strength of the Jedi was no match for the sheer number of droids in the Separatist army, and Windu found himself being attacked by the bounty hunter, Jango Fett. Windu managed to decapitate Fett during the battle, but was quickly overpowered by the droid soldiers. The timely appearance of Master Yoda and the clone troopers of the Army of the Republic saved the Jedi and won the Battle of Geonosis, but Windu and Yoda were worried that deeper, darker events were occurring that they could not foresee. Master Windu also privately believed that he could have prevented the battle on Geonosis and, therefore, the Clone Wars, by simply destroying Count Dooku when he arrived on Geonosis, rather than confronting Jango Fett. Although this would have surely meant he would be killed by Fett, Master Windu felt that Dooku's death would have defeated the Separatsts. Six months after Geonosis, Master Windu was sent to Haruun Kal to recover his former apprentice, Depa Billaba, after she disappeared in the uplands. While on Haruun Kal, Master Windu experienced an intense vision of the future, which was believed to have been a premonition of the Yuuhan Vong invasion of the galaxy some fifty years later. He also learned that he was one of only two surviving members of the Windu ghosh, the other being Kar Vastor. Instead of accepting this relationship, Master Windu refused to admit his family, and refused to call Vastor doshallai. However, he did accept Vastor's assistance in reaching Depa Billaba and in freeing the Korunnai from their subservience to the Balawai and the Separatists. As the Clone Wars began to wind down after the First Battle of Coruscant, Master Windu became more and more worried about the emergency powers that had been granted to Chancellor Palpatine. He felt that the Dark Side of the Force surrounded Palpatine, but couldn't place his finger on the reasons why. His concern only deepened when he discovered there was a vastly important shatterpoint centered on Palpatine, indicating that the very fate of the Republic might rest on his actions. Further investigation of this shatterpoint revealed linkages to Obi-Wan and Anakin, all of which were connected to the Dark Side of the Force. Then, shortly after the First Battle of Coruscant, Anakin Skywalker revealed to Master Windu that Palpatine was Darth Sidious, the Sith Lord they had been searching for. Master Windu gathered Agen Kolar, Kit Fisto, and Saesee Tiin to his side, and set out to arrest Chancellor Palpatine. However, the Jedi were unprepared for Palpatine's powers, and Master Windu's companions were was quickly killed during the fighting. Master Windu was left to face Palpatine alone, and would have utterly defeated him if young Skywalker hadn't intervened. Windu knew that the only way to end the war was to kill Palpatine - the Senate was too corrupt and probably beholden to the Chancellor for him to receive a fair trial. Skywalker, however, struggled to convince Windu that simply killing was not the Jedi way. Just as Master Windu was to slay Palpatine, Skywalker drew his own lightsaber and cut off Windu's hand. This gave Palpatine the opportunity he needed, and the Sith Lord poured Force lightning into Windu's body. Unable to control himself, Master Windu fell out of a window to the street below, a fall of some twenty stories that killed him upon impact. Mace Windu was portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. (SW1, IG1, SWRPG, AOTC, SWDB, SHPT, IS3, E3N) Windward Docks a small spaceport on Coruscant. Lando Calrissian parked the Lady Luck there before departing with Luke Skywalker to seek out a suitable wife, during the early years of the New Republic. (AC) Windy see Starkiller, Windom (SW) Wine-bee this unusual insect was native to the planet Corellia. (T) Wing Guard the elite police force that guarded Cloud City while it was owned and operated by Lando Calrissian. (MTS) Wing Tip Theel this acquaintance of Han Solo and Lando Calrissian was an infamous slicer stationed on Algar. He was one of the few individuals who had cracked the central computer of the Algar Pleasure Dome. (POT) Winga this Wokling was the younger brother of Wicket Wystri Warrick. (ECAR) Wing-Blast modeled after the Mitrinomon Z-6 jetpack, the Wing-Blast was produced by MandalMotors from a design by General Zenlav. Like the Z-6, the Wing-Blast pack was armed with a proton torpedo cannon. It also had mini-concussion missile lining the undersides of its wings, and a rotating blaster cannon on the pack itself. However, the design eventually required the use of an untested photonic beam, and Zenlav was forced to abandon the development of the Wing-Blast. Centuries later, Boba Fett discovered the plans and built his own custom jet-pack from them. (SWI80) Winged Gundark this was the nickname of the Imperial TIE Fighter pilot who flew in Obsidian 7. He was named for high number of kills he made in high-altitude dogfights. (CCG5) Winged Xendrite this flying reptile was native to the planet Xend, where it spent much of its life catching and eating insects. Measuring about 80 centimeters across its wingspan, the winged xendrite had long, thick bodies and short legs, and relied heavily on their wings to move about. It was believed that their legs and tail were used simply to grasp tree branches. They used their sticky tongues to catch insects. They had to natural predators, and their population was maintained by the amount of insect life available. As insect populations dropped, so did xendrite populations, and vice versa. While this ecological balance worked on Xend, other planets were environmentally unprepared to handle the inadvertent xendrite populations which sprang up as the creatures were imported to other worlds. (COG) Winged-star native to the planet Caluula, the winged-star was similar in most respects to many other species found across the galaxy, such as the drone-flitter. However, unlike other species, the winged-star had just a single day to attract a mate, then successfully fertilize and lay their eggs. In order to attract a mate, individual winged-stars emerged from their chitinous shells and flew about, displaying a wide range of bioluminescent colors and patterns. What made the winged-star even more unusual was that its larval stage lsted just a week before the larvae wrapped themselves in their durable coccoons and took the next 299 years to incubate and hatch. Thus, a winged-star lived its entire life in one brief day, which became known as the Nocturne of the Winged-Stars. Scientists from across the galaxy tracked the progress of the winged-stars, hoping to catch a glimpse of their lifecycle every 300 years. The display was hopefully encountered at night, allowing the scientists to also witness the bright displays of phosphorescence used to attract mates. During the last stages of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, the winged-stars were supposed to emerge from their shells and perform their dance. However, many of them died before they could mate, and the few that survived were too lethargic to fly. It was later revealed by Wraw that the Galactic Alliance had unleashed a new strain of the Alpha Red virus on Caluula. What was unexpected was the effect the virus had on the winged-stars, since it was only supposed to affect Yuuzhan Vong genetic material. (UF) Winger, Alexandra this adopted daughter of Imperial Governor Tork Winger was a strong supporter of the underground Alliance cell on Garos IV. A native of the planet Janara III, Alex was the biological daughter of Matt Turhaya. Alex was adopted by Winger when she was just six, after the Empire destroyed her homeworld. She was rescued by the soldier named Chance, who turned her over to Adalric Brandl, who hoped to bring her into the fold of the Dark Jedi because of her sensitivity to the Force. In her youth, she was loved by Tork, in contradiction to the harsh reality of the Empire. She witnessed the evil of the Empire many times, and by the time she was fifteen she had decided that the Alliance needed to unseat Emperor Palpatine. When Jaalib Brandl tried to kill Alex and her father, she called upon the Force to save Tork's life. She also explained to her father that she was supporting the resistance on Garos IV, a fact which Tork accepted. After the New Republic liberated Garos IV, Alex and her father remainde on the planet ot help the Garosians recover their lives. She quietly rose through the ranks of the resistance on Garos IV and, later, the New Republic, eventually becoming a Captain in the Republic's Navy. She commanded the Webley during Garm Bel Iblis' assault on the Ubiqtorate station at Yaga Minor, in an attempt to obtain a copy of the Caamas Document. (SWJ1, SWJ12, VOF) Winger, Sali this woman was Tork Winger's wife. (SWJ5, SWJ12) Winger, Tork Tork was the Assistant Minister of Defense for Garos IV, and was one of the primary focal points in the truce between the Garosians and the Sundars. He had served the Old Republic as a soldier and diplomant, and continued his service to the government when the New Order took control. When the Empire took control of the planet in order to gain access to the hibridium mines, Tork Winger was named Imperial Governor of Garos IV, primarily because the respect and praise he garnered an a native of Garos IV helped ensure a smooth transition. A strong supporter of the New Order, he failed to see that his adopted daughter, Alex, was working for the Alliance underground. Tork was nearly killed when Jaalib Brandl came to Garos IV to take control of the city of Ariana. Brandl had his own plans, and went to Garos IV to kill Winger and his daughter, thereby severing his ties to the Empire. Tork was at the center of an explosion in the Imperial garrison in Ariana, but Alex's connection to the Force kept him alive long enough for a rescue team to reach them. (SWJ1, SWJ12) Wingflute this was the name given to the unusual silcate growths found on the wings of the ringed moon shadowmoth. When the wings beat in the air, air passed through the wingflutes and created an unusual music known as moonsong. (T) Wingle this avian was native to the planet Ruan. When the Salliche Agricultural Corporation began retooling its operations in hopes of pleasing the Yuuzhan Vong, it genetically altered wingles to be wingless and mute, and used them to create droppings which were later turned into fertilizer. (JE) Wingriders this was the name used by the branch of the Drall police force which rode on ibbots, so that theycould patrol the skies abvoe their planet. The primary mission of the Wingriders was to facilitate trade and communication between cities. (CCW) Wingsong this primitive form of communication is used by the S'krrr. They rub their vestigial wings together and create a series of tonal inflections which form a crude language. The hums and buzzes of wingsong are formed by manipulating the speed and pressure applied to each wing. The sound of the wingsong is what gives the S'krrr their name. The Corellians who discovered the Ishanna System thought that the insectoids' wingsong made a "s'krrr" sound. The use of wingsong is mainly found in S'krrr poetry, where it lends a beautiful sound to the story being told. (SWJ9, GOF8) Wingstinger this large insect, denoted by its eight legs and two pairs of wings, was a common creature found in the swamps of Drongar. They were attracted to all manner of stimuli, including light and temperature, making them quite a nuisance to explorers in the swamps. (MBS) Winkee this was the Huttese word for "sleep." (GMR5) Winkie a pittin, one of Leia Organa childhood pets on Alderaan. (COJ) Winkin this name, which meant "sleepy", was common among Gungan males. (GCG) WinLos this was a noted Meerian individual of the last decades of the Old Republic. (WOTC) Winlso this woman, a Mistress of House Pelagia, was the caretaker of Trad and Verinia Paddox during their flight from House Mecetti agents during the Mecetti Purge. She was killed aboard the Regal Destiny when the ship's air supply was poisoned by a Mecetti spy. (TSIA) Winnard Clan this band of pirates was known to frequent the Hydian Way along the border of the Corporate Sector, during the height of the New Order. They preyed mainly on private citizens, hoping to avoid any Imperial entanglements. However, one of their numbers, a Trandoshan named Traggissk Reosss, mistakenly attacked an Imperial convoy and completely looted it. The Empire retaliated by smashing the Winnard Clan and taking its leader, Cloone into custody. Cloone was later released after providing information on Reosss' actions, and he eventually rebuilt the pirate gang. The Winnard Clan then posted a bounty on Reosss' head, hoping to bring the Trandoshan to account for the results of his actions. (GMR6) Winning Gamble this PLY 3000 yacht was owned by the Bardrin Group during the early years of the New Republic. Sansia Bardrin was captured while flying it, and her father employed Mara Jade to help recover it. Ja Bardrin claimed to be worried only about Sansia's well-being, but in reality he simply wanted the ship back. It was equipped with a multitude of protypical and military systems, including an upgraded flight package, enhanced weapons systems, and a defensive shoot-back targetting system. When Mara discovered that she had been tricked into rescuing the ship and not Sansia, it was Sansia who offered her the ship as payment for her rescue. Mara agreed, and renamed the ship Jade's Fire. (TFNR) Winning Hand this was the name of a supposedly damaged ship which needed rescuing during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Dacholder and Uldir Lochett piloted the Pride of Thela into a position to rescue the ship, as part of Dacholder's plan to turn Uldir over to the Yuuzhan Vong. A team of Yuuzhan Vong was at the helm of the Winning Hand, ready to take possession of Uldir. (EVC) Winnis, Croy this man was captured on the planet Ralltiir, during the height of the New Order, on the suspicion that he was actually an Alliance operative. A former employee of Kuat Drive Yards, he was accused of providing information which led to the successful kidnapping of several Cygnus Spaceworks designers. He was also charged with the theft of KDY plans for new weapons systems. However, he was soon rescued from the University Faculty Medical Center by a team of Alliance agents. (CCW) Winrel this was a common name given to male Duros children. The name Winrel came from the term meaning "trustworthy". (GCG) Winsallu this territory of the planet Baralou was controlled by the Krikthasi. (PG1) Winso Bykart this Jedi Master accompanied Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, on a survival training expedition to the planet Ragoon-6, some years before the Battle of Naboo. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan were making their second trip to Ragoon-6, after the first trip was cut short by the death of Jedi Master Tahl. (JQ2) Wintenberry a berry used to make jelly. (LCF) Winter Leia Organa-Solo's childhood friend, Winter was raised in the household of Bail Organa. A year and a few months older than Leia, she is a strikingly beautiful Alderaanian woman with snow-white hair. She bears a striking resemblance to Leia, and often sat in for Leia in public appearances. Their friendship grew quickly, and their rapport kept them together on many diplomatic missions. Winter has been an invaluable aide to Leia, using her photographic memory to catalog huge amounts of data for later recall. Winter's abilities were put to use by the Alliance, during its struggle with the Empire. She was known as the Targeter during the Rebellion. Winter became a visible symbol of the New Republic, helping spread Leia's ideals to other worlds, including Cilpar. Winter became a sort of scout for Rogue Squadron following the Battle of Endor, staying one step ahead of Imperial forces and alerting the fledgling New Republic command to any suspicious activity. Winter made the first contact with Elscol Loro on Cilpar, and was instrumental in the recovery of the Eidolon weapons cache. During its recovery, she began to fall in love with Tycho Celchu, and they shared their Alderaanian heritage. She later became the guardian of Han Solo and Leia's children, working with Admiral Ackbar and Luke Skywalker to design a hidden fortress on Anoth. She fought bravely against Ambassador Furgan's attack on the Anoth fortress, but was forced to leave the complex after rescuing the children. She later returned to Anoth, shoring up the planetoid's defenses for future use. Years later, she married Tycho when he retired from the military, and they tried to start a life together. This life was interrupted by the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, when Tycho was recalled to active duty with the military. Winter decided to return to Admiral Ackbar's side, traveling to Calamari to serve as his assistant. As Ackbar's health failed, Winter became both nursemaid and assistant. (HTTE, DFR, TLC, EGC, ROC, TNR, XWRS, XWBT, RD, DW) Winter Fete this is a holiday observed in Tapani Sector, and originally marked the winter equinox on the planet Pelagon. The settlers there were the first to celebrate Winter Fete, and when they began settling other planets in the sector, the holiday went with them. Over time, the holiday was modified to coincide with Coruscant's Fete Week. In the current Tapani local calendar, Winter Fete falls on the very last week of the year, following the month of Welona. (LOE, PGT) Winter Palace this was the name of Jiliac the Hutt's estate on Nal Hutta. It was located on a remote island near the planet's equator. It was here that a young Han Solo delivered a message from Zavval, during the Hutts' struggle for control of the Ylesian spice processing facilities. The antechamber to Jiliac's main audience chamber was remarkable for its high, skylighted ceilings, pale stone walls, and glorious tapestries supposedly woven by Jiliac's prisoners. (TPS) Winterfest a festival among the witch clans on Dathomir. (CPL) Winterrs, Trep this man was one of Socorro's most notable smugglers, and he was also one of it's most laid-back individuals. Quiet about his personal life and history, Trep suddenly appeared on the Socorran landscape generated a number of rumors about his past. Most prominent was that he was an Imperial agent placed on Socorro to seek out members of the Alliance. This rumor grew mainly from his ability to outfly Imperial pilots and out-think Imperial customs agents. Despite the rumors, Trep was a soft-spoken man who never left a friend behind. Among his best friends was Thaddeus Ross, with whom Trep survived an Elomin protection scam that went bad before they could even get started. (BSS, SWJ15) Wintle this former Imperial Navy officer joined Colonel Vessery and Ysanne Isard in their efforts to overthrow Prince-Admiral Krennel. Wintle later piloted the freighter Swift, which transported Isard to Bilbringi, where she hoped to capture the Super-class Star Destroyer Lusankya. She had promised Wintle command of the huge ship, but their efforts were thwarted by Booster Terrik, Mirax Terrik, and Iella Wessiri, who had discovered Isard's plans to retake the ship. (IR) Wintrium this glass-like substance remains in liquid form at very low temperatures, and can take as much as 10,000 years to solidify under normal conditions. It is found in the Derelkoos Desert of Klatooine, where it seeps from the desert and creates incredibly beautiful, natural sculptures. The Klatooinans call the landmark the Fountain of the Ancients, and revere it for its tenacious and wonderful existence. (GG12) Winward, Riij a native of Calius Saj Leeloo, on the planet Berchest, Riij joined the Alliance about a year after the Battle of Yavin. He fled his homeworld after the Empire conscripted his brother and several of his friends. His escape ship turned out to be owned by a smuggler running guns to the Alliance, and Riij decided to join up. He was stationed on Tatooine, and posed as one of the two jailers located in Mos Eisley. It was there that he discovered the ruse put on by Shada D'ukal and Karoly D'ulin, who tried to impersonate the Tonnika Sisters. He linked them to the unidentified Strike Cruiser that they landed in the Dune Sea, and agreed to help them get the Hammertong off Tatooine. When he discovered that the Hammertong was a piece of the Death Star, he begged them to let him keep it, but they refused. He kept their astromech droid as the price of their promise not to give the weapon back to the Empire. He then fled Tatooine aboard the Hopskip. (TME, TFE, SWJ12) Wiorkettle this Snivvian worked for Planet Dreams, Incorporated, at their home office on Cloud City, during the height of the New Order. He was an expert in terraforming asteroids and creating breathable atmospheres, and was responsible for ensuring the aesthetic appearance of newly-habitable worlds. (CCG5) Wioslea the Vuvrian female with a hidden past, she ended up on Tatooine without a job. When she first met Unut Poll, he was impressed with her ability to speak a large number of alien languages. Poll hired her to work as a salesperson at Spaceport Speeders, and it was Wioslea who purchased Luke Skywalker's landspeeder in Mos Eisley. At the time, she owed Jabba the Hutt 1,000 credits, and was working secretly as a spy. (GG7, CCG) Wippet an Alliance cargo ferry group destroyed by the Empire during the Galactic Civil War as it tried to take possession of supplies provided by pirates. (TIE) Wires this man served the Alliance aboard the Dreadnaught New Hope during the height of the Galactic Civil War. An excellent slicer, in addition to his other duties, Wires managed to make a small fortune by secretly appropriating computer time to run an online gambling casino. Chief Warrant Officer Xiong Wong, Wires's immediate superior, chose to ignore the gambling as long as the ship's combat computers were ready for action. He was approached by Wong when Jan Ors arrived on the New Hope with Kyle Katarn. Ors hoped that Wires could decipher the data disk Katarn had captured from 8t88 on Nar Shaddaa. His efforts were minimally successful, providing Ors with the basic information on the existence of the Valley of the Jedi. (RAG) Wirret this was once of the many names given to Duros females. Among the Duros, it meant "talkative". (GCG) Wirriz a Quarren Vice Admiral for the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. (XW) Wirutid this highly intelligent, ambulatory fungus evolved over time to outwardly resemble the human form. This allowed them to acquire shelter and catch their prey, as the Wirutid was a carnivore with a taste for human flesh. (IWE2) Wisdom Pool this pool of water, located on the planet Orellon II, was regarded by the Kentra as a place to meditate and reflect upon life. (SWJ2) Wisdom Tree a legendary tree whose fruit can greatly boost the intelligence of the very elderly. (CPL) Wise Man of Kooroo this was the name given to the leader of the priests who worshiped Kooroo, on the planet Gelgelar. At the height of the Galactic Civil War, the Wise Man was Glovan Thule. (SWJ14, PSPG) Wisel this shifty Nalroni owned a weapons dealership on The Life level of Vergesso Base, during the height of the New Order. He maintained a good selection of hand-held weapons, and could arrange for the purchase of heavy-duty weapons and the odd starfighter. (SPG) Wish Globe the wish globe was a small, stone sphere that seemed to glow from a sourceless, internal light. Each wish globe was held in a three-legged bowl, allowing it to be displayed without fear of it rolling off a table or ledge. It was believed that the wish globe originated on Naboo. (VD3) Wishbone starfighter pilot slang term used to describe a Y-Wing. (IJ) Wisheel, Dwin this Alliance Naval officer was the Fleet Supervisor for the Rayter Sector defenses. He was the officer who received the Worthless Fool from a junior procurement officer. The officer had purchased the spacetug for a huge sum from Yearo Sevile, who claimed its memory banks held information on Imperial shipyards. When Wisheel discovered that the memory banks had been wiped before the sale, he called the young officer a worthless fool. The nickname managed to stick with the ship. (TA) Wishful Thinking 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) Wishing Lake Zone this was the name given to an area of space located in the Naboo System, during the last decades of the Old Republic. According to legends retold by the Royal Security Force, the Wishing Lake Zone was an area of bad luck, and any travel in the area should be rerouted around the zone. Many believed that this legend was explained to the Trade Federation during their blockade of Naboo, in order to keep Federation ships out of the area where Naboo rebels were gathering. (SWGAL) wishtaun this was the userid of a computer hacker who participated in various discussions on the Cularin node of the HoloNet, during the height of the Clone Wars. The signature attached to wishtaun's posts read, "If wishes were tauntauns, we'd all eat steak." (LFCW) Wish-To-Be this was the Psadan term used to describe those members of their race who chose to ally themselves with the Yuuzhan Vong, after the alien invaders took control of Wayland. The Wish-To-Be faction believed that the Yuuzhan Vong were not unlike the Psadans, since both races revered natural, organic life as sacred, while technology was shunned as impure. (GMR10) Wispeth according to Ewok legend, this princess was force to knit clothes for the Gorax before she was rescued by the legendary hunter Romba. (GCG) Wispeth this was a common name for Ewok females. Like other Ewok names, it referred to a spirit or character in the Ewoks' mythology. (GCG) Wissark, Dav a native of Demar, this man was an accomplished computer slicer who worked for Ti'mere's InfoServices as the primary contact for many underworld customers. (FBS) Wist this was one of the many names given to female Bothans. In the Bothan language, it meant "free-spirited" or "independent." (GCG, WOTC) Wister this man was an X-Wing pilot in Rogue Squadron, during the Battle of Endor. He served as Wedge Antilles' wingman, using the callsign Rogue Two, during the subsequent clean-up operations. Unfortunately, Wister was killed when the wingmates stumbled upon the wreckage of the Executor in a canyon on the Forest Moon of Endor. The ragged Imperial forces were protecting the badly-damaged ship as best they could, and shot Wister's X-Wing from the sky. (T12) Wistie a race of small, glowing sprites found in the forests of Endor, Wisties were also known as Firefolk or Flutterglows. They could fly around at incredible speeds, creating a glowing lightshow when they decided to introduce their presence. They were mischeivous by nature, often disrupting campgrounds and hunting parties just for fun. They communicated in a series of high-pitched whistles. There was some relationship between the Wisties and the Ewok Candle of Pure Light, for when Cindel Towani produced it in their presence, they flocked to the light and became part of it. The luminescence of the Wisties was biochemical, so they created no fire when they came to rest on a solid surface. (EA, SWDB) Wistril this planet served as the site of an Imperial supply depot, during the early years of the New Republic. Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade, in an attempt to rescue Talon Karrde from Grand Admiral Thrawn, traveled to Wistril to steal a shuttle and land it on the Chimaera. They stashed a Skipray blastboat for their escaped, and managed to get Karrde out without difficulty. The returned to Wistril and retrieved the Skipray, then set out for Karrde's new base. (DFR) Witch Blood Clan this band of assassins and thugs patrolled the Dathomir System during the height of the New Order, striking from a base in the area of space known as Witch Blood Territory. The clan chose their victims very carefully, and planned their ambushes so as to ensure success every time. (SWGAL) Witch Blood Territory this area of space, located near the planet Dathomir, was the base of operations for the Witch Blood Clan. (SWGAL) Witches of Dathomir nine clans of Force-sensitive women who use spells to control The Force. They have adapted the rancor for use as mounts. (CPL) Wittin this Jawa was a long-time rival of Kalit. As the leader of his tribe, Wittin plotted with Jabba the Hutt to eradicate Kalit. When Jabba began staging demolition derbies between various combatants, Wittin entered the contest with a remote-controlled STAP. Jabba promised that, if Wittin could win the event, he would give the Jawa a new sandcrawler. In order to ensure his chances, Wittin mounted an armed battle droid to the STAP. (CCG7, SWD) Wiwa this female Jedi Master was an instructor at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, during the height of the Old Republic. She was known for her lessons on overcoming recklessness, and a section of the Jedi Code carried her beliefs. Among her teachings, Master Wiwa stressed the need to recognize when speed was required. It was not always important to be first, especially in combat or in negotiations. Sometimes, Master Wiwa said, it was better to strike the last blow or give the final answer, especially when it meant that your answer could not be wrong. (PJSB) Wizar II this planet is the primary world in the Wizar System, and is the homeworld of the Uroth race. (GMS) Wknuto a Rodian word that can be translated as "thanks." (TME) Wk'ou Melon this fruit was grown by the Morish race. It was a double-bulbed, pale red melon. (SOP) Wlesc this was the name of a section of the city of Pesktda, on Garqi. It was located east of the Pesktda Xenobiological Garden. (DTR) WLZ-101 this SoroSuub ground coach was used by many corporate execs for personal, protected travel. Measuring twelve meters in length and well-armored, the WLZ-101 also was armed with a pair of blaster cannons. (CSA) Wo this archaic name was given to female Zabrak, although its original meaning was lost over time. (GCG) W-O Koensayr power coupling. (EGV) Wo, Nena this woman was the manager of the Plenty's grocery store in Chasin City, on the planet Commenor, during the last years of the Old Republic. (HNN5) Wo, Sne this woman was a good friend of Hayde Gofai and Ame Llom, and was one of the regular patrons of the Outlander Club on Coruscant, during the years leading up to the Battle of Geonosis. (SWI75) Wo, Tharence this obscure Jedi Knight made some of the initial discoveries regarding the Yinchorri species. Most of Master Wo's works were collected in a holocron for later accessibility. Unfortunately for the Jedi Knight Naeshahn and Ebor Taulk, the writings of Tharence Wo were so obscure that they were unknown before their mission to Yinchorr. (AOW) Wocket Festival this was a major holiday observed by the Toongs, of the planet Toong'L. During the celebration, tiny ornaments were flung to the revelers as gifts. Shortly before the Clone Wars, these ornaments were used as the physical monetary unit known as the King Kikipi Credit. (HNN4) Wodanian Wood-sprite this was a race of tiny humanoids. (MC9) Wode this eight-legged alien race was native to a planet with a natural gravity that was at least twice as strong as Coruscant-standard gravity. It was said that the Lutrillian smuggler Solomahal once saved the Wode from enslavement during the Clone Wars. (HSR, WOA34) Wodenstam this planet is located in Skine Sector. (GG11) Wodi this was one of the most common names given to male Corellians. (GMR9) Woern's Asteroid one of the largest planetoids found in the Drup Asteroid Field, this asteroid houses the base of operations of the pirate Laerron Woern. It is riddled with natural caves and tunnels, in which the pirates make their home. The various ores found in the asteroids create a dense field of interference that reduces the effectiveness of starship sensors, making travel through the field treacherous. (WBC) Woetar this Zarian conman once hired a group of smugglers to transport himself and his team to Antiquity. He often used his comical appearance to his advantage, as other creatures assumed he wasn't very powerful. Woetar and the smugglers got trapped on Antiquity while waiting for a courier to deliver a package to him. The courier turned out to be an Imperial Colonel, who had called in the Karren police to arrest Woetar. Woetar evaded capture, but never received payment for his troubles. (POC) Wok one of the family names used by the Bothan people, it literally meant "tailor". (GCG, WOTC) Wokling the name used to describe a baby Ewok. (ECAR) Wok-Wok this friendly, monkey-like creature is native to the planet Aris. The wok-woks are scavengers that roam the platform cities built in the trees of the jungle, searching for interesting articles and handouts. (RM) Wol Cabbashite this race of immobile slugs evolved from a parasitical race. They have short, round bodies with long tongues used to snare their prey. They have developed an astonishing level of intelligence over their history, a fact which is often overlooked because of their appearance. (CCG7) Wolbak a species of grazer native to the moon Yavin 8. (GG2) Wold Ocean this was the second-largest body of water found on the planet Genesia. (FBS) Wolden-class shuttle a transport ship. (RASB) Woldona System the star system ravaged by the pirates on the GrimDeath I. (SWSB) WOLF see Wookiee Liberation Front (LFCW) Wolf a group of Z-95 Headhunters destroyed by the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE) Wolfcat a dangerous predator. (SE) Wolfman of Mos Eisley this was the name used in the spaceport town of Mos Eisley to describe Lak Sivrak. (CHRN) Wolfpack one of four Corellian CR90 Corvettes under the command of Lumiya, following the Battle of Endor. (SWG3) Wolf's Claw this was one of three Imperial-class Star Destroyers under the command of Admiral Gaen Drommel, shortly before the Battle of Endor. During the Battle of Tantive V, the Wolf's Claw was captured by the forces of the Alliance. (SWJ15) Wollod 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 mollusk that was native to Naboo. (GCG) Wollod this Gungan Commander was ordered by Boss Nass to bring Jar Jar Binks to the Quarry. Their bongo met with technical difficulties, and both Commander Wollod and Boss Nass were knocked unconscious. Jar Jar saved them all, and Boss Nass decided not to send Jar Jar to the Quarry. (E1A9) Wollod this species of mollusk was native to Naboo. (GCG) Woluk this was one of the more common surnames used by the Duros people. Like all such names, Woluk was used only for official business, to indicate one individual from another when in the presense of non-Duros. This archaic name literally meant "miner" or "tunnel-digger". (GCG) Wolver this Imperial officer accompanied Thrawn to S'krrr, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. Wolver and his peer officer, Tier, were killed in attacks from drog beetles. (GOF8) Wolvkil this creature was once native to the homeworld of the Vagaari race. It was a feral variant of a particularly dangerous predator which was eventually domesticated by the Vagaari. Individual wolvkils were long, low-bodied creatures with long snouts and heavily-clawed paws. The killing of a wolvkil was an act of considerable bravery among the Vagaari, and the elite of Vagaari society often wore a dead wolvkil body over the shoulders as a sign of their position. Bearsh and his companions revealed that their wolvkil stoles were actually alive, when it became apparent that the remains of Outbound Flight were real. Their wolvkils had been wearing blue-and-gold collars, which seemed to be merely decoration. However, at a meeting with the Managing Council of the Outbound Flight Colony, Bearsh and his fellow Vagaari broke these collars off and allowed their wolvkils to return to life. The vicious predators attacked with wild abandon, shaking off blaster bolts with ease as they killed their victims. Their ability to endure pain stemmed from their decentralized nervous system, as well as the distributed physiology of their internal organs. (SQ) Womback this huge, lumbering beast is native to the planet Parada. They are quite dangerous if encountered in the wild, but tamed wombacks are iften used in circuses and parades. (SWJ8) Womp Fink this term was used at the Leadership School on Andara, during the years following the Battle of Naboo, to describe any student who tattletaled on their fellow students. (JQ5) Womp Rats Squadron this Alliance squad, all veterans of the Battle of Hoth, 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) Womp Run this was the phrase coined by the youths of Tatooine to describe the target practice they took on womprats. Many young boys would fly their skyhoppers into areas known to have womprat populations, and make strafing runs on the small creatures. (SOT) Womp Weasel this term was used on the planet Mawan, during the years following the Battle of Naboo, to describe a scared being whose first reaction to a problem was to save their own skins. (JQ6) Wompity this Huttese verb translated into Basic as "to strike with force." (E1A14) Womprat a large rodent native to Tatooine, womprats resembled large, hopping rats, and were similar in appearance to the scurriers. Womprats were savage, opportunistic scavengers, and often overran garbage dumps and landfills. They reproduced at a prodigious rate, which allowed them to survive in the urban areas of Tatooine despite sanitation efforts to eradicate them. Despite their aggressive nature, womprats were communal creatures and very rarely attacked each other. A mutant form on womprat was discovered during the New Order, which had long, wing-like ears. Many scientists linked the mutant womprat's appearance to the Empire's disposal of toxic wastes. (SW, ANA, EGA, WSW, P) Womprat this independent spacer once provided his niece and nephew with computer probe code, which they used to reprogram their TDL nanny droid. (SWJ14) WompRat this was the psuedonym of a spacer who worked out of a base in Mos Eisley, on Tatooine, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (FTD) Womrik this planet was the site of one of Garm Bel Iblis' military bases, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (DFR) Wonat this small, fur-footed creature is native to Corellia. It moves very quietly due to its soft feet and light weight. (TPS) Wonderbilt one of the finest hotels in Hologram Fun World, it was robbed by Tibor as part of Zorba the Hutt's plan to drive the theme park out of business. (QE) Wonetun this Brubb was the pilot of the Jolly Man, and lent his assistance to the Jedi Knights during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. Wonetun and his crew worked tirelessly with Danni Quee to try and capture a live yammosk for investigation, as part of the Eclipse Project. Wonetun was ultimately one of the supporters of the Jedi Knights to survive the conflict with the Yuuzhan Vong. (SBS, UF) Wong, Xiong this man, known to his Alliance comrades as Chiefy, served as the Chief Warrant Officer aboard the Dreadnaught New Hope during the height of the Galactic Civil War. Those beings who failed to befriend him considered Wong to be a "miserable old geezer," which was fine with him. (RAG) Wonga, winga, cingee, wooze a nonsense phrase used by children who must choose among several options. The phrase is repeated, during which time a choice is associated with each word. Choices selected with the word "wooze" are eliminated. (THG) Wontahumpa this was the Huttese word for "warranty." (GMR5) Won-won this warm, greasy dinner pastry is a basic part of the Wookiee diet. Han Solo once remarked that they tasted like granite slugs, only slimier. (TNR) Wood Mite this was the immature form of the bark mite, which was native to the moon of Rori. (GQRG) Wooded Paralope this wooly subspecies of the Corellian paralope was common to the forests on the planet. (GQRG) Wood-moss this unusual turf covered the rolling plains of the Codian Moon. (VD2) Woodoo this huge, flightless reptavian was native to the planet Tatooine. Weighing up to 640 kilograms when fully grown, the woodoo resembled a huge, bloated vulture. Their tiny wings were useful only for dissipating body heat. Woodoos moved about on their thick legs, which ended in wide, flat feet studded with claws for digging. Woodoos fed on the eggs of dewbacks, but would also scavenge for food from kills by other predators. (WSW) Wooka this was the Dathomirian word for Wookiee. (CPL) Wookie Liberation Front this renegade group, known as WOLF, rose to prominence on the planet Cularin during the height of the Clone Wars. Led by the Five Masters, the Wookiee Liberation Front seemed to be made up up of children, each of whom moved about in a flowing, colored cloak. They walked with the help of glow poles, and a gathering of members appeared to be an ethereal meeting of angels. The Five Masters chose to erect an academy on the planet Cularin, negotiating for land and buildings with Barnab Chistor himself. The building, known as the Five Masters Academy, was built from steel and glass, and was a wondrous site to behold. (LFCW) Wookiee tall, fur-covered bipeds from Kashyyyk, Wookiees are perhaps best-known known for their fierce style of fighting. Believed to be descended from tree-climing mammalians, they lived in the trees above Kashyyyk's carnivorous flora and fauna. They had retractable claws that they use for climbing in the trees. The females had six breasts that were used to feed their live-born litters, which were born after about a standard year's gestation. The baby Wookiees were nearly four feet in length at birth, and spent much of their early lives in the nursery rings of the wroshyr trees, where they learned the basic skills of interaction and survival. At the age of twenty or so, a Wookiee returned to live with their parents, once their education was considered complete. Shortly afterward, most Wookiees were required to complete a trial of adulthood, which usually required obtaining the fibers from the bulb of a syren plant. Higher education was purely voluntary, although many Wookiees chose to learn new skills to help their families earn additional income. The Wookiee race was one of the strongest supporters of the Old Republic, but found itself the target of Trandoshan slavers after the Clone Wars. Obi-Wan Kenobi once hinted that Wookiees had a strong affinity with the Force. They were officially enslaved by the Empire, and forced to work in labor camps throughout the galaxy. Because of this, most Wookiees didn't enjoy the presence of humans, even after the Alliance freed them. Access to Kashyyyk was severely limited in the wake of the Battle of Endor, allowing the Wookiees to regain their culture and their pride. Note that The Wookiee Storybook infers that Wookiees are not native to Kashyyyk, but came to the planet a long time ago. (SW, SWR, HTTE, SGL, WSB, RD, GOF8, GMR4) Wookiee Battle Yell this was the loud, ululating call that Wookiees gave when attacking. It announced when a Wookiee went into berserk rage, which was known as m'nuush in the Shyriiwook language. (DFR, MBS) Wookiee City this was the Imperial name for the city of Kachirho, on the planet Kashyyyk. (SWGAL) Wookiee Dual Launcher this missile-launching platform was developed by the Wookiees of Kashyyyk as a ground-to-air combat system for repelling the attacks of Trandoshan slavers and mercenaries. Each tube on the rack could fire a warhead-tipped missile that could pierce the hulls of many starships. Unlike the quadrail launcher, the dual launcher was a stationary emplacement. (LAWS) Wookiee Honor Family a Wookiee's collection of close friends and allies. (HSL, SW, HTTE) Wookiee Life Debt one of the most serious of all commitments, a Wookiee who owes his or her life to another being places themselves into a life debt to their savior. The fulfillment of a life debt takes precedence over even a Wookiee's family. (SW, HTTE, THG) Wookiee Planet C this was the name used by many humans of the Old Republic to describe the planet Kashyyyk. (X3) Wookiee Quadrail Launcher this projectile-launching apparatus was developed by the Wookiees of Kashyyyk, and saw action during the height of the Clone Wars. The quadrail launcher was capable of being mounted in a stationary position or being attached to treads for use as a mobile platform. Each of the four tubes fired a high-powered energy bolt in rapid succession, and the unit was easily reloaded for continual firing. (LAWS) Wookiee Warblade this was the term used to describe the basic melee weapon used by Wookiee warriors during the Great Sith War. The warblade was a cumbersome weapon for non-Wookiees, but wsa a lethal and maneuverable weapon in the hands of a Wookiee. During combat, the warblade was kept in constant motion, ensuring that each blow was deadly. (KOTOR) Wookiee Warpath this was a popular arcade game during the height of the Clone Wars. (YDR) WOOKIEE/OC-356 this was the designation of the datafile maintained in the computer system known as Mnemos, containing information about Chewbacca. (LAT2) Wookiee-beard a shaggy-looking plant native to the rift valleys of the planet Belsavis. (COJ) Wookiee's Codpiece C-3PO and R2-D2 once performed musical entertainment at this bar and grill, found in Bagsho on the planet Nim Drovis. (POT) Wookieespeak a name given to the language of the Wookiees. (SE) Wookiee-wango an alcoholic beverage made with Sullustan gin and stirred, not shaken. (TJP) Wookinate this slang term was used to indicate the excessive use of force in dealing with a situation, and referred to the battle rage a Wookiee could enter when presented with danger. A verb, it could be used like this: "I'll Wookinate that scout walker!" (SWJ4) Woolamander native to Yavin 4, woolamanders were a species of furry, pot-bellied mammals that could be used as a food source. Note that Champions of the Force and Dark Apprentice imply that woolamanders were lizards. Individual woolamanders were covered in purple fur which was striped with yellow down the back, and their long, thin tails were capped with a bushy tuft of rainbow-colored hair. Their large bellies were designed to digest large amounts of fruit, which formed the basis of their diet. Woolamanders lived in the upper canopy of the jungle on Yavin 4, squatting on the branches of Massassi trees and keeping watch for predators. These creatures were considered somewhat intelligent, though by no means sentient. (COTF, DA, WSW, PH) Woolly Veermok a subspecies of the veermok, which was native to the planet Naboo, woolly veermoks inhabited the mountain ranges of the planet's arctic regions. The woolly veermok was more canine in appearance, with a pointed snout and long ears, and always moved about on all-fours. Woolly veermoks were generally regarded as more vicious than their cousins, and Gungan legends proclaim the ferocity of the woolly veermok's attacks. (ANT) Wooly-nerf a breed of nerf that is grown for its long, shaggy pelt. (IJ) Wooof this Kadas'sa'Nikto was one of Jabba the Hutt's slaves, and was an excellent pilot and smuggler. He was one of the cadre of pilots Jabba maintained to fly his personal space yacht, although Wooof himself preferred to fly starfighters. (CCG7) Woorwill this Wookiee was one of the leaders of his home city of Rwookrrorro, on the planet Kashyyyk, during the era of the Great Sith War. (KOTOR) Woosh an expletive used on the planet Simpla-12. (EVE) Woosha this long-leafed plant, native to the swamps of Naboo, was used by the Gungans for medicinal purposes. It was bioluminescent, and gave off a soft glow. (IG1, E1A9) Woostese this was the native language of the Woostoid people. It was a precise language which had many diferent dialects with local idioms. The Woostoid considered their language to be virtually perfect, and shunned any form of abbreviation or contraction. (ANT, UANT) Woostoid native to Woostri, the Woostoid were a logical race known for their natural affinity for computer technology. As a people, they also had a great fear of the unknown. Humanoid in stature, the Woostoids have reddish-orange skin and flowing red hair. Their bulbous eyes rarely ever blink. Woostoids are peaceful by nature, and are known as logical thinkers. The average Woostoid was extremely comfortable around computers, and many Woostoid cities were automated. The brain of the average Woostoid worked in a very logical way, and much of their computer technology was developed with this in mind. (TLC, TTSB, AE, ANT) Woostri this planet was attacked by Thrawn prior to his attack on Coruscant. It was attacked by the Death's Head under C'baoth's mental command. Woostri is located in the Sumitra Sector. The planet's ecosystem is dominated by oceans, with a single continent located in the water. Historians claim that a cataclysmic event sunk much of the planet's prior landmass, resulting in a crowded, urbanized technopolis. (TLC, REB, LCSB) Woostri HoloScan Database this vast library of holographic recordings is located in the city of Gopsthal, on the planet Woostri. It is housed in an immense building, and contains information dating back to the early days of the Old Republic. (LCSB) Woostroid see Woostoid (TLC) Woostroid statue this form of artwork was often described as putrid-looking. (TLC) Woot Horn a deep-toned musical instrument, often used in marching bands. (CPL) Wooter, Mem this lawyer was one of the primary partners in the law firm of Wooter, Rimki, and Vass. He made a great deal of money working during the period of the New Order and its remnants in the years following the Battle of Endor. He was essentially the court-appointed defense attorney for any of the low-life criminals arrrested by Imperial forces, and made sure that they all were acquitted without too much hassle. When the Xenovet facility on commenor went into receivership, Wooter was appointed the trustee of the site. He paid for any fees out of his own pocket, hoping to recover any losses upon the sale of the facility. He made a small fortune on the sale, and was eventually contacted by Ysanne Isard's clone. The clone hoped to buy the facility in order to use it as bait for the New Republic and Rogue Squadron. Mirax Terrik and Iella Wessiri traced the operation which led to the death of Urlor Sette to Wooter's firm, and tried to break in and steal evidence. They were nearly captured when they fell for a false set of blueprints to the law offices, and walked into a trap. With the unwanted help of one of Booster Terrik's friends, they managed to escape. (IR) Wooter, Rimki, and Vass, Attorneys at Law this law agency was based in the capital city of Commenor. Because of the sale of the Xenovet facility by Mem Wooter, the agency became involved in the placement of prisoners from the Lusankya on Liinade III. Ysanne Isard's clone used the facility to house prisoners from the Lusankya, but evidence from the site led the New Republic to the agency. The firm was quite powerful and wealthy, and made most of its money through Mem Wooter's defense of low-life criminals. (IR) Woqua a planet in the Koornacht Cluster. (BTS) Wor Tandell the planet, located in the Tandell System, one which Tiree was forced to kill Cuvir in order to report on Imperial fleet movements to the Alliance. (MTS) Wordscript this was a form of book used on the planet Rhamalai. (SWJ13) Worhven this Imperial Navy Captain commanded a Star Destroyer during the Galactic Civil War, and was in charge of the first test of the Empire's cloaking device. A probe droid was equipped with the device, and was cloaked perfectly after deployment. Unfortunately, the droid performed too well and was lost to the ship's sensors. (ML) Worker Drone this was the brand name of the Roche Industries J9-series protocol droid. (FTD) Workers this was the lowest of the Yuuzhan Vong social classes, most often made up of Shamed Ones and members of races that the Yuuzhan Vong had conquered. A handful of Domains were also bound to the Worker caste by birth, (UFCD) Workers, The this was the underprivileged majority which lived on the planet Apsolon, during the Old Republic. In the decades leading up to the Battle of Naboo, the Workers began to rebel against the control exerted on them by the Civilized minority. Through a series of industrial sabotage actions, the Workers began to crippled Apsolon's high-tech industry. Some fifteen years before the Battle of Naboo, the Civilized finally realized that they had to recognize the contributions of the Workers. The Jedi Knights were asked to mediate a planetary election, which resulted in the election of Ewane as the planetary leader. Despite the victory of having a Worker elected to rule the planet, the Workers blamed the Jedi for forcing them to hold neutral trials for war criminals. (TTB) Works, The this was the name given to one of the many industrial sectors found on the planet Coruscant. Hundreds of years before the onset of the Clone Wars, The Works was abandoned by many of Coruscant's largest manufacturers, who found that they could build the same products cheaper on more remote worlds. The Works fell into disrepair, and many of its former inhabitants left to either follow the jobs or obtain newer housing. Over time, The Works became a haven for all manner of criminals, and most Coruscani refused to even go near the area. Fugitives from Nar Shaddaa were known to pass through The Works on a regular basis. The local police force claimed that the number of bodies buried within the warehouses and factories would qualify The Works as a cemetary. Interestingly, The Works was located to the south and west of the Senate District, and stood in stark contrast to the opulence afforded by the leaders of government. Many Coruscani would have gladly razed the entire area, but there existed little or no recorded information on who actually owned what within its boundaries. It was within The Works that the Jedi Order discovered a secret meeting place used by Darth Sidious and Count Dooku, during the height of the Clone Wars. Sidious had imbued most of The Works with the energy of the dark side of the Force, and it was here that he trained both Darth Maul and Darth Tyranus to be his apprentices. During the height of the New Order, The Works experienced something of a renaissance, for it was here that hundreds of TIE Fighters were produced every day in support of the Imperial war machine. (PH, IWE2, LEV) Workshop a Nharwaak container group destroyed by the Empire when it raided the Nharwaak base. (TIE) Workshop Xcan this was one of the many design and manufacturing sections of the Xi Char Cathedral. (LEV) WorkStar this series of Aratech repulsorlift skiff measured five meters in length, and could carry up to 350 kilograms of cargo and/or passengers. They were often referred to as drogues. (ROE) World Brain this was the immense, ship-sized brain which was brought by the Yuuzhan Vong into the galaxy to take control of the New Republic. The goal of the world-brain was to allow the Yuuzhan Vong to control every resource they controlled from a central location, allowing for complete domination of the galaxy. When the Yuuzhan Vong's homeworld of Yuuzhan'tar was dying, genetic samples of the World Brain were taken aboard a specialized seedship for maintenance and care by a cadre of Master Shapers. For millennia, the genetic material was held in stasis until the galaxy was invaded. After choosing the planet Coruscant as the new version of Yuuzhan'tar, Master Shaper Ch'Gang Hool began developing the genetic materials. He carefully grew the cells into the immature dhuryams, in the hopes of obtaining one strong enough to reshape Coruscant. The immature dhuryams had to compete with each other in order to determine which was the strongest and most able to sustain an entire planet. In a ceremony known as tizo'pil Yun'tchilat, the entire clutch of dhuryams was reduced to a single individual, which would then be installed as the World Brain. (EL2, T) World Devastator designed by the scientists at the Maw Installation, the plans for the World Devastator were sent to Grand Moff Tarkin years after his death at Yavin. The plans were intercepted by Umak Leth, who convinced his superiors that the designs were his own. This was easily accomplished, since the existence of the Maw Installation was well-hidden by Tarkin. Leth saw the creation of the World Devastator as his chance to surpass the genius of Bevel Lemelisk. He took the basic idea of a molecular furnace that broke down matter into its basic elements, and expanded on it. The plans were transmitted to GM Tarkin just after he left the Maw Installation with Bevel Lemelisk and the plans for the first Death Star. As with the original Death Star plans, their source was never revealed to Emperor Palpatine. The World Devastators were eventually implemented by the clone of Emperor Palpatine and used against Calamari. It was the second generation of superweapon from the Installation, and was designed to "eat" the material from a planet's surface (buildings, cities, spaceships, etc.) and reconstitute them into raw materials for creating new Imperial war machines. As with the Death Star before them, the World Devastators were described to the engineers working on them as beneficial, to be used to recycle useless rubble into useful industrial components. In a similar vein to the Mon Calamari starships, each World Devastator was slightly different than the others. This stemmed from the fact the they built themselves over time. The basic skeleton is the same, but the ships are "grown" under supervision until they are ready for deployment. Then, their programming is altered to allow them to attack a planet and begin consuming its resources for use in creating other war machines, rather than for expanding themselves. (DE1, DESB, JS, JASB) World Family of Alderaan another name for the Royal Alderaanian Court. (SWN) World Log this was the standard report required to be filed by the New Republic Scout Service, whenever a new planet or system of worlds is discovered. The log must contain information on each planet's environment, native life (both sentient and non-sentient), natural resources, and any personal notes on the planet or system. (GG8) World Security this was the planetary security force that protected the planet New Apsolon, some twelve years before the Battle of Naboo. (CTV) World Smasher this was another name for the Imperial World Devastator. (NEGW) World Sweeper this was another name for the Imperial World Devastator. (NEGW) WorldArmor 4 a smaller, less-powerful version of the MerrWeapons WorldArmor 9 planetary defense shield. (HAS) WorldArmor 9 this was the name of MerrWeapons' planetary defense shielding system. This system encased the planet in question with an energy shield. The WorldArmor 9 was permeated with tiny fire gaps, which allowed ground-based weapons to fire at targets outside the shield. (HAS) Worldcraft a huge, artificial planetoid created by the Imperial Engineers under Palpatine's rule. These huge planetoids were actually starships which could travel through hyperspace. The Emperor gave them out as gifts to his most trusted servants for their exemplary service. He gave one to Hethrir for his service as Procurator of Justice for the Empire, which Hethrir took and hid on while building the forces he needed to establish the Empire Reborn. (CS) Worldhopper this was the name of the aging freight hauler owned and operated by Rennik and his two sons. (IR) World's Core this was the name given to the dense, underwater maze of tunnels found at the center of the planet Naboo. World's Core was the primary lair of the colo claw fish. (SON) Worldship a bio-engineered form of capital ship, the Yuuzhan Vong worldship was created from a community of yorik coral. Known to the Yuuzhan Vong as a Koros-Strohna, these ten-kilometer-wide ships were living creatures designed to cross vast distances of space. Each was propelled by a collection of dovin basals, which could lock onto a nearby gravity source and use it to "pull" the worldship toward it at incredible speeds. A series of bio-engineered, membranous creatures were attached to the worldship, and could be extended whenever there was no strong gravitational field for the dovin basals to lock onto. The membranous creatures allowed the worldship to be pushed by the interstellar winds. Each worldship carried a compliment of coralskippers for added protection, and several were used to keep the membrane creatures extended. Because the worldship was a self-contained living environment, many Yuuzhan Vong inside began to go mad from the confinement. To ease this situation, special drugs were released into the atmosphere inside the worldship, to calm the Yuuzhan Vong population. Once the worldship was ready for landing, a huge, tubular worm was extended from the craft into the surface of the landing area, allowing the Yuuzhan Vong to establish a planet-side base and maintain contact with the worldship. Like all living creatures, worldships had to be regularly fed and nourished in order to maintain their systems, a chore which was carried out by the Shapers of the Yuuzhan Vong. However, also like living creatures, these huge ships eventually aged and died. Many of the worldships used by the Yuuzhan Vong to cross the intergalactic gulf were quite old by the time they reached the New Republic, having traveled through the intergalactic gulf for many generations, and many began to die shortly after the invasion began. (VP, SBS, DJ, FP, NEGV) Worlohp this Ithorian worked as a shuttle pilot on the planet Naboo, during the years surrounding the battle of Naboo. He made regular trips to Ohma-D'un as the Captain of the shuttle Fair Gale, until an accidental leak of Kyvalon-4 gas drove him into a killing madness. In his rage, Worlohp incapacitated many of his passengers and damaged the shuttle's navigational controls. Only the time intervention of several stalwart passengers helped save the trip from disaster. Worlohp made a complete recovery from the accident, and was reinstated as a pilot after profuse apologies. An investigation into the accident, which seemed to have occurred when a rogue missile hit the Fair Gale, was never able to pinpoint the source of the missile. (GMR1) Worlohp this Ithorian surname was believed to mean "pilot", according to historians who studied the Ithorian race. (UANT, GCG) Worlport the largest continent found on the planet Ord Mantell, Worlport was known for the many gambling halls and casinos found on its southern coast. (TTSB) Worm Case an old song performed by Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes. (TME) WORM Chip this Imperial device is used to store computer data. WORM stands for write-once-read-many, indicating that the data chips are permanently encoded and cannot be changed. Imperial Customs used these chips to store data on valid Bureau Seal identifications. (SWJ9) Worm Head a derogatory name given to the Twi'Lek race. (TOJ) Worm Sucker this was a skittish creature, native to the planet Ansion. (APS) Worm, The this site, located on the moon of Eskaron, was formed from the dessicated body of an immense space slug. Originally discovered by Likk Nibk, The Worm was a passageway through the moon which was formed when the slug died. Scientists believed that the original slug was more than 12,000 years old when it died. All internal organs and tissues had dissolved over time, leaving the interior of the tunnel covered with dried skin. A team of entrepreneurial smugglers established a starship race inside The Worm, during the last century of the Old Republic. (LFC) Wormie Luke Skywalker's nickname, while he was a youth on Tatooine. (SWN) Wormturns this was the code phrase Eurrsk Thri'ag installed on the Night Caller as an emergency override for the main computer systems. In addition to the code phrase "wormturns," any member of Wraith Squadron had to speak the phrase "Agamar rules the galaxy" in order to obtain control of the ship. (WS) Wormwood a fragrant wood whose rich oils can be extracted and fermented into a relaxing spirit. (SE) Wornal Sector this area of the galaxy is located near the Sombure Sector, and was the site of numerous battles between Moffs Prentioch and Eyrgen as they tried to expand their powers. (SWJ2) Worner, Cala this woman worked as an Alliance recruiter, during the years leading up to the Battle of Yavin. To most casual observers, Cala was a representative of the Outer Rim Trade Consortium, a position which allowed her to travel without attracting much attention. There were rumors that she had ties to The Flail, but nothing was ever proven. She had returned to Kwevron to convince the local farmers to supply foodstuffs to the Alliance, when she was entangled with Imperial Lieutenant Falto Dragen. Idu Taanfaar, an Ithorian farmer who had been serving as Kwevron's primary Alliance cell contact, was killed by Dragen while trying to transport two Alliance operatives to the local spaceport. Cala found herself trapped on the planet, and only the sudden appearance of a team of Alliance operatives allowed her to escape. (RESB, WOTC) Worra Beolo's pet womp rat. (CCG9) Worrite this alien race, native to an unknown world in an unexplored part of the galaxy, resembled half-crustacena, half-insectoid creatures that stood more than two meters in height. Each Worrite had four arms: a pair of small manipulator arms and a pair of crushing arms that ended in giant claws. Worrites had four eyes, and much of their head was covered with sensory tentacles that writhed constantly. (CCW) Worrroznor this Wookiee served as the Holder of the Laws for the city of Rwookrrorro, on his homeworld of Kashyyyk, some 4,000 years before the Galactic Civil War. It Was Worrroznor who presided over the trial of Jaarak, who had killed Rorworr. When Worrroznor learned of Rorworr's plans to enslave the Wookiees, he allowed Jaarak to go free. (KOTOR) Worrt a froglike creature found on Nal Hutta, these creatures have long tongues. They have large frills around their eyes, and have no teeth. Jabba the Hutt brought a worrt with him to Tatooine, and it roamed his palace grounds as a deterrent to thieves and raiders. The average woort had a very slow metabolism, and spent most of its time rooted to a single spot, waiting for food to pass its way. The worrts which were found on Tatooine only reproduced during the brief periods of humidity showers, and had to mature in a very short period of time. Note that Creatures of the Galaxy and the Return of the Jedi expansion set of the Star Wars Trading Card Game indicate that worrts are native to Tatooine. (MTS, COJ, DS, CCG7, COG, WSW, TCG9) Worru'du this planet is known for its wide-open, grassy plains. (GOF4) Worrumba this Wookiee owed Untos Poquot a life-debt, and followed Poquot into the service of the Alliance. Worrumba fought more to protect Poquot than in support of the Alliance. Worrumba was second in command of the team sent to hijack the Black Ice. (BI) Worthless Fool this Cuirilla-Rayl Xylines-class spacetug was purchased by a young Alliance procurement officer from Yearo Seville. Seville claimed its memory banks held information on Imperial shipyards, and the officer paid a huge sum to acquire it. When Dwin Wisheel discovered that the memory banks had been wiped clean, he yelled at the young officer, calling the ship worthless the the officer a worthless fool. The name stuck with the ship ever since, as the working papers distributed for its maintenance began to carry that name. The ship given over to Maytoc Kollene, who chose it for the fact that it had been modified for a one-legged pilot. The Worthless Fool measured 42 meters in length, and required a crew of 7 when fully staffed. There was room for 12-18 passengers, and the ship was armed with a heavy laser cannon, a pair of Hansen FeatherTouch tractor beam projectors, and a laser cannon mounted on each tractor beam turret. (TA) Wortin this Imperial Major was in charge of capturing Bror Jace alive. He was given command of the Black Asp, but failed to bring Jace in alive. He was demoted, and sent to serve Thrawn on the Inexorable. (WG) Worxer this planet was the homeworld of the Spiner race, but it was destroyed some 200 years before the Clone Wars when its star exploded in a supernova. (ANT) Worxi this ancient language was developed by the Spiner race, but was lost when the Spiners were evacuated from Worxer when its star exploded in a supernova. (ANT) Wotan a starpilot, he is credited with developing the Wotan Weave. (XW) Wotan Weave a starfighter maneuver, designed to shake pursuit. The pilot keeps his ship on a certain heading, but quickly rolls his fighter around a varying center, corkscrewing his ship in every direction to avoid enemy fire and escape weapons lock. (XW) Wotson this man was a member of the Peace Brigade, and accompanied Reck Desh to Kuat to gather information from an unknown telbun. (HT) Wover, Gallie a Gunnery Sergeant serving the New Republic aboard the Adamantine, Gallie was the first to discover the death of Koth Barak. She meant to retrieve him from his break, but instead found him dead in the ship's mess hall. Gallie had served the Old Republic, but went into the merchant marine when Palpatine took control of the galaxy. She returned to active duty after the Battle of Endor. She eventually died of the same plague which killed Barak. (POT) Woyiq this huge, beefy man was part of the rebel underground on Druckenwell. A former wrestler in sanctioned Imperial events, he worked in Il Avali, and was one of the people who rescued Daye Azur-Jamin after he destroyed I'att Armament's development facility there. He and his Gotal partner Toalar helped Daye recover, and sponsored his application to join the Alliance. (SWJ6, SWJ10, TFE) Woz the meaning of this archaic Zabrak surname was lost over time. (GCG) Wozin this was the capital city of the planet Delemede. (HNN4) Wozwashi Street this was one of the primary roads found on the planet Rishi. (DFR) WPR-60 this portable water purification system was produced by Pretormin Environmental during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (GFT) WQ 445 this ungainly, box-shaped transport ship was produced by TaggeCo. (BP) WR-85 Arakyd's tank droid, this automated war machine was introduced to the Imperial arsenal just after the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn. It was first used in the siege of Coruscant. (DESB) Wrack this Imperial Interdictor cruiser was commanded by Mynar Devis during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. The ship was part of the Imperial Remnant's portion of Operation Trinity, was was stationed along one of the escape routes to drag any Yuuzhan Vong warships out of hyperspace before they could attack the rest of the Imperial fleet. (FP) Wraith this was the name of Miraj's modified 74-Z speederbike. (WSV) Wraith this was the codename of Drenn, an Imperial spy who served Moff Kentor Sarne under the alias of Klendost Petrivoor as an assassin and saboteur. As the Wraith, Drenn was assigned to infiltrate the Bombaasa Cartel. (DARK) Wraith Eight this was Garik Loran's callsign when he served as one of the original members of Wraith Squadron, during the early years of the New Republic. After Garik was named Wriath One and the leader of the squadron's first flight, Voort saBinring adopted the Wraith Eight callsign. (GMR9) Wraith Eleven this was Wes Janson's callsign when he served as one of the original members of Wraith Squadron, during the early years of the New Republic. After Janson was later assigned Wraith Three, Tyria Sarkin adopted the Wraith Eleven callsign for several months, before moving to the Wraith Four callsign. At this time, Elassar Targon was assigned the Wraith Eleven callsign. (GMR9) Wraith Five this was Kell Tainer's callsign, during his tenure with Wraith Squadron in the years following the Battle of Endor. (GMR9) Wraith Four this was Eurrsk Thri'ag's callsign when he served as one of the original members of Wraith Squadron, during the early years of the New Republic. After Eurrsk's death, Dia Passik adopted the Wraith Four callsign. When Dia was moved to the position of Wraith Seven, Tyria Sarkin was added as Wraith Four. (GMR9) Wraith Leader this was the deisgnation of Wedge Antilles, which he used after he joined Han Solo in the search for Warlord Zsinj aboard the Mon Remonda. During this time, Wedge was in command of both Rogue Squadron and Wraith Squadron, as well as Nova and Polearm Squadrons. (SOC) Wraith Nine this was Myn Donos's callsign when she served as one of the original members of Wraith Squadron, during the early years of the New Republic. After Wes Janson was named the leader of the squadron's third flight, Shalla Nelprin adopted the Wraith Nine callsign. (MR9) Wraith One this was Wedge Antilles' callsign as the leader of Wraith Squadron, during the early years of the New Republic. After the Wraiths became a full part of the New Republic military, Wedge was considered as Wraith Leader, while Garik Loran became Wraith One. (GMR9) Wraith Seven this was Ton Phanan's callsign when he served as one of the original members of Wraith Squadron, during the early years of the New Republic. After Ton's death, Dia Passik adopted the Wraith Seven callsign. (GMR9) Wraith Six this was Hohass Ekwesh's callsign as a member of Wraith Squadron, during the early years of the New Republic. (GMR9) Wraith Squadron formed by Wedge Antilles shortly after the Battle of Thyferra, when the reformed Rogue Squadron could not immediately be re-assigned, Wraith Squadron was made up of the degs of the New Republic's fighter pilots. Wedge felt that there were some potentially great pilots who just needed another chance, and formed the Squadron with the help of Wes Janson. The group was originally designated Gray Squadron, but Wedge allowed the team to choose its own name. Tyria Sarkin came up the name Wraith Squadron, named for mysterious phantoms who were supposed to live under the beds of young children. Among other names proposed were Dinner Squadron - under which the squadron actually performed a mission - and Silly Squadron. Shortly after the Wraiths participated in the destruction of the Razor's Kiss, Wedge returned to Rogue Squadron, but remained in command of the Wraiths. The Wraiths quickly proved their worth as an infiltration team, taking out several key Imperial installations and providing valuable support during the hunt for Warlord Zsinj. After the defeat of Zsinj at Selaggis Six, they were disbanded as a starfighter squadron and turned into an Intelligence force working for Airen Cracken. Their insignia as a starfighter group was a white circle bounded by a blue band and two gold rings. Within the white circle were twelve images of X-Wings, flying in formation from lower left to upper right. The lead ship was larger than the others arrayed around it, and all were black in color. During the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy, the Wraiths were assigned to scouting the locations of Yuuzhan Vong strongholds, especially along the major hyperspace travel routes. More often than not, they encountered alien warships along these routes, and were forced to flee before being discovered. (WS, IF, SOC, SBS) Wraith Ten this was Tyria Sarkin's callsign when she served as one of the original members of Wraith Squadron, during the early years of the New Republic. After Tyria was moved to the squadron's second flight, Shalla Nelprin adopted the Wraith Ten callsign. Later, when Wes Janson was named leader of the squadron's third flight, he assumed the Wraith Ten callsign. (GMR9) Wraith Thirteen this callsign was used as part of Wraith Squadron's roster during the early years of the New Republic, after the hunt for Imperial Warlord Zsinj was launched in earnest. It was originally assigned to Lara Notsil, until she earned a full position with the squadron. (GMR9) Wraith Three this was Falynn Sandskimmer's callsign when she served as one of the original members of Wraith Squadron, during the early years of the New Republic. After Falynn's death, Wes Janson adopted the Wraith Three callsign. When Wes assumed leadership of the third flight within the squadron, the Wraith Three callsign was used to identify Myn Donos. (GMR9) Wraith Twelve this was Voort saBingring's callsign when he served as one of the original members of Wraith Squadron, during the early years of the New Republic. (GMR9) Wraith Two this was Jesmin Ackbar's callsign when she served as one of the original members of Wraith Squadron, during the early years of the New Republic. After Jesmin left military service, Castin Donn adopted the Wraith Two callsign. After Castin was executed by Imperial Captain Seku, Lara Notsil was added to the squadron as Wraith Two. (GMR9) Wraith, Jigger this Mandalorian bounty hunter wreaked havoc on the Old Republic, many years before the Mandalorian Wars. The Old Republic captured and executed thirty-seven other Mandalorians, believing each was Jigger Wraith, before the chaos attributed to him abated, (KOTOR) Wraiths this was the name given to the infiltration unit of the Death Watch. (SWGAL) Wranag a planet. (SWJ7) WRATH this was the codename of an Imperial Intelligence special agent assigned to track the Far Orbit and bring its crew to justice. Despite being a formidable opponent in battle, WRATH never managed to locate the ship. (FOP) Wraw this Bothan served as an officer in the New Republic's Intelligence agency, during the height of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. During the mission to destroy the yammosk which had been installed on Caluula, Wraw was continually at odds with Han Solo, as both sides found reasons to bicker with each other about every aspect of the plan. After the team headed into the wilderness and was captured, they noticed that their Yuuzhan Vong captors - as well as all aspects of their bio-technology - were suddenly dying. Wraw was forced to reveal that his primary mission as part of Team Meloque was to monitor a new strain of the Alpha Red virus that was loosed on Caluula, to verify that it was still as potent as originally believed. His mission with the Team was also a redundant backup in case the Alpha Red virus failed, so that they could eliminate the yammosk in more traditional ways. Despite the anger of the rest of the team, Wraw was happy to learn two things: the new virus worked as described, and it was being transported to Coruscant by the Shapers who had fled the planet. (UF) Wrea this planet is located near the Smuggler's Run. Its inhabitants responded to the medical emergencies created when Dolph's specially-rigged droids exploded throughout the Run. (TNR) Wrecking Droid a huge, ambulatory droid with long arms and legs, designed to be used to reduce any large object to its smallest components. They are old machines, and are rarely found on the more advanced worlds. (DRO) Wrede, Lanus this man, at one time, represented his homeworld of Sermeria in the Old Republic Senate, before he committed suicide. Senator Wrede had made several public statements on the business practices of the Baktoid Armor Workshop, claiming that the corporation was secretly building huge armies of battle droids on remote worlds, away from the prying eyes of the Old Republic. His claims revolved around the increased purchase of raw materials by Baktoid, without a substantial increase in the production of goods for sale. Baktoid claimed that the purchase of rawmats was an investment toward future diversification, and Senator Wrede's accusations were refuted by many business analyst. A three-month investigation revealed no obvious wrong-doings. With his political career in shambles, Senator Wrede killed himself. (HNN4) Wren, Lavina this woman served as Cularin's Senator to the New Republic, during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. Her administration brought a great deal of financial stability to Cularin's corporations, and worked out a treaty with the Tarasin to maintain peace. However, there was some animosity between Senator Wren and the Jedi Knights who operated the Almas Academy. Her personal life was something of a mystery, as she made every effort to keep it out of the spotlight. Wren enjoyed her privacy, and in the vacuum of reports their sprang up all sortsor rumors, not the least of which that she was a descendent of Reidi Artom. After it was announced that she had snubbed a dinner invitation from Chancellor Valorum himself, Senator Wren returned to Cularin to announced that she was getting married. She continued to act as Cularin's Senator, and even earned the endorsement of crimelord Nirama in maintaining the integrity of Cularin System. However, because she spent so much of her time on Coruscant, many feared that she had forgotten her homeworld amidst the riches and splendor of the galactic capital. Many of these sentiments were cast aside when, during the height of the Clone Wars, her diplomatic cruiser was destroyed shortly after landing on Coruscant, in much the same way that Senator Padme' Amidala's vessel had been destroyed months earlier. Senator Wren managed to survive the explosion, when a guards managed to push her into a crash capsule just before the disaster occurred. It was during this time that Senator Wren appealed to the Senate for military aid for Cularin, both for assistance in the Clone Wars and for combatting the Thaereian Military. She was denied three successive times, despite her impassioned pleas, rendering her request "frivolous" in the eyes of her peers. (LFCW) Wrench 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 had the highest level of mechanical aptitude among his fellow platoon-mates. It was later revealed to Joram that Wrench 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) Wrex this Jawa worked for Big Bunji as a kind of mercenary and go-between with the various Jawa clans. He distinguished himself from other Jawas by wearing dark blue robes with gray trim, instead of the usual dusty brown robes. (MEAS) Wriggler this creature is often kept as a snack-food by the Hutts. (THG) Wriggler this five-meter-long slug was native to the planet Drongar, and was one of the largest land creatures ever found on the planet. They moved about in a zig-zag pattern that gave them their name, and were covered with cilia that could produce a powerful electric shock when touched. The flesh of a wriggler was found to be quite palatable by the military units that were stationed on Drongar during the height of the Clone Wars, and it was one of many local delicacis that found their way into the messhalls. (MBS) Wright-Sims, Wendell this spice trader often provided complimentary spice to Prince Xizor, as a kind of insurance payment. He hoped to remain in Xizor's favor by freely giving the spice, which Xizor didn't use. He did keep it around for any of his clients who chose to partake. (SE) Wrils this city is the capital of Svivren's southern district, and is located in a semi-arid climate surrounded by rounded mountains. It is well-known for its bargaining arenas. (MJEH) Wrist Link similar to a comlink, the wrist link was worn around the user's lower forearm. It was much more sophisticated than a comlink, and had several modes of communication. (IG1) Wrist Vac this Twi'leki weapon is worn on the user's wrist. When triggered, the wrist vac releases a number of small, high-velocity blades that at the target. (THG) Wrix this vicious, feline predator was native to a number of worlds, including Corellia, Tanthior,and Torega, hunting in large packs. Individual species of wrix were distinguished by their coloration and size. Their ferocious nature gave them a bad reputation over time, and the Corellian wrix was infamously remembered from the fable of Kribben and Zibben, two brothers who disobeyed their parents and were eaten by a group of wrix. It was believed by xenobiologists that a wrix could only see visible light in terms of black and white, that these creatures were completely colorblind. (SSR, COG, ROD) Wrodian an alien race known for its carpets. (HSE) Wrokix Works this manufacturer created armored space suits for military use. Many of their designs were used by the enforcement agencies of the Corporate Sector Authority. (CSA) Wrong-Way Wint this male Clantaani was a known associate of Longo Two-Guns during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo. Jabba the Hutt issued a bounty for his capture in connection with the skimming of profits from a "legitimate" protection agency in Mos Espa, which was eventually claimed by Jango Fett, who was on Tatooine trying to arrange a meeting with Jabba. (BH) Wroona this planet was the homeworld of the Wroonian race. It was a small, blue world located in the edge of the Inner Rim, and was the primary planet in the Wroona System. Much of the planet was covered in water, at it had a rich history of seagoing commerce. It was located near Boeus Sector. (SWJ3, SWJ9) Wroona Stardock a massive repair and re-supply facility in close orbit around Wroona, this space station was a Kuat Drive Yards Type IV-A stardock. Armed with eight turret-mounted turbolasers, it was built by the Empire to secure a foothold in the system, and was later infiltrated by Dirk Harkness and Jai Raventhorn. (SWJ5) Wroonian a near-human race native to the planet Wroona, the Wroonians had blue skin, dark hair, and a light-hearted, optimistic outlook on life. As a society, they Wroonians were extremely materialistic, and to an individual they strove to increase their personal wealth. At the same time, Wroonians were also impulsive, an attribute that manifested itself in their legends of Master Fate. Death meant little to the average Wroonian, as their lives were defined by how much wealth they could accumulate and how much fun they could have obtaining it. Government, to a Wroonian, was an easy excuse to relieve him of his wealth and take away his freedom to acquire it. Millennia before the New Order, the Wroonians were a sea-faring people. Modern Wroonians considered this their "dark ages." (SWJ7, SWJ13) Wroonian Ale this was a fermented malt beverage brewed on the planet Wroona. (SWJ3) Wroonian Guilds this loose confederation of merchants and manufacturers presided over all the business affairs of the planet Wroona. Most individual guilds had control over their area of expertise. (AE) Wroonian Tramp this song, performed by Dobi Deene, was one of the galaxy's most popular numbers during the year leading up to the Clone Wars. (HNN5) Wroosha this satin-like fabric was used to create some of the galaxy's most beautiful and expensive dresses, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. (SWI75) Wroshyr native to the planet Kashyyyk, this species of trees could grow to heights measured in kilometers, with a few specimens tall enough to reach the clouds. Wookiee scientists located wroshyr trees with diameters that were several kilometers across, a fact that helped them support their massive trunks. Wroshyr trees dominated the planet's surface, extending to the tiny polar caps and the small desert located at the equator. While the surface of Kashyyyk was estimated to be forty-percent covered by water, the commingled wroshyr trees blocked any view of the water from space. The Wookiees who were native to Kashyyk built their cities in wroshyr trees, taking advantage of the tree's natural strengths to create their cities. The branches of a wroshyr tree merged with one another when they intersected, branching out to form vast networks of limbs. As these networks expanded, the Wookiees, could train them to grow in certain directions, allowing them to form living buttresses and walls. The merging of two wroshyr branches stood as a symbol of the unity and strength of the Wookiee people. The upper portion of a wroshyr tree was set aside for nursery rings, where young Wookiees were raised. Even at these heights, the wroshyr trees measured almost half a kilometer in diameter. (HTTE, GMR4) Wroshyr this was the name of Chenlambec's saucer-shaped starship. He and Tinian I'att used it to land on the Executor while applying for the Hunt for Han Solo. When they met up with Bossk, they had to leave it behind on the huge flagship while leaving in the Hound's Tooth. The Wroshyr was armed with a pair of laser cannons. (TBH, SWJ6) Wroshyr Louse this large, purplish-blue insect lived on the bark of the wroshyr trees of Kashyyyk. When crushed, these insects exuded a thick syrup, which was often used in Wookiee cooking. The females Wookiees of the planet belived that a young female could drop a wroshyr louse on the male they wished to court, and that the male would be bonded to her forever. Of course, the female had to offer to groom the male's fur, as a way to apologize for the "mistake." (C) Wrou'shak this Twi'lek was a member of the Shak clan, and was the brother of Koh'shak. Wrou'shak served as the Wind Master of the Kala'uun Starport, ensuring that the turbines located within the Lonely Five were continually operational, providing electricity to the Starport. (PSPG) Wrrl this Shyriiwook word was used as the prefix to many Wookiee names. It translated into Basic as "quiet", "soft", or "stealthy", and could be combined with one or more suffixes to form a complete Wookiee name. (GMR10, GCG) Wrrlevgebev known as Wrrl, this Wookiee was rescued from slavery by the I'att family. When Tinian I'att was twelve, she witnessed Wrrl being beaten to death in the slave markets of Druckenwell, and had pleaded with her grandfather to purchase him before he was killed. When Wrrl learned of Tinian's wish to save him, he quickly declared a life-debt to her, and he never left her side. When Moff Kerioth killed Tinian's grandparents and stole I'att Armaments' new armor-protective field generator, Wrrl managed to get Tinian out of the complex before stormtroopers killed him. (TFE, SWJ4) Wrruushi this was the name of a Wookiee martial art. Those Wookiees who became skilled in Wrruushi combat were known as devastating hand-to-hand fighters, and were considered deadly at close ranges. (DARK) Wrune Tsallin this small-time spacer found employment with Jatayus Outbound shortly the Battle of Endor. Unfortunately for Wrune, he tried to welch out on a payment and was executed for his treachery. (SSR) W-series Droid this was the version of the basic Destroyer Droid, produced for the Separatists just prior to the Battle of Geonosis. (TCG2) W'Siri this independent spacer was one of a growing faction who doubted that pilot droids, such as the Industrial Automaton V1 and V6, would ever be able to fully replace a living pilot. (FTD) WU-9167 an alias used by Princess Leia for her personal starship, Alderaan. She used it at the Munto Codru spaceport. (CS) WUD-500 this was an outdated, Corellian star yacht design that measured about 18.5 meters in length. It was easily operated by a single pilot, and had room to accommodate up to seven passengers and three metric tons of cargo. (SWDB, GMR4) Wuda meaning "polite", 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) Wuf 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) Wugguh this was the largest continent found on the planet Gamorr. (SWJ14) Wuher the human bartender working in the Mos Eisley cantina when Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker approach Han Solo regarding passage to Alderaan. Wuher grew up on Tatooine, having been abandoned on the desert world by his parents, and was brought up by one of the Shi'ido who impersonated Reess Kairn, until the alien was killed by Aurra Sing. As an adult, Wuher worked the after-double-noon shift for Chalmun. Wuher was abandoned in Mos Eisley as a child, and has been fighting his way up in the world ever since. He has maintained a spark of a dream of getting off Tatooine. He has grown up hating and distrusting droids, having been brushed off in favor of them a number of times. When he discovered a chemistry kit, he began experimenting with new ways to create tasty drink mixes. He later completed a bartending correspondence course, and now considers himself a bioalchemist. He has been working for Chalmun for a number of years, and has fine-tuned his ability to create new beverages due to Chalmun's tight alcohol budget. In an effort to get off Tatooine, Wuher has been trying to create the perfect liqueur for Jabba the Hutt. After stumbling onto C2-R4, Wuher discovered that the droid was extremely helpful for exactly mixing ingredients. When Greedo came into the cantina and was killed by Han Solo, wuher realized that Rodian pheromones were the missing ingredient in Jabba's liqueur. Wuher obtained Greedo's corpse, and had C2-R4 brew Greedo into the liqueur. Wuher was portrayed by Ted Burnett in Star Wars. (SW, TME, BHAS, SWDB) Wuin, Treffelt this mid-level Imperial bureaucrat was stationed on Draenell's Point, during the construction of the Empire's resupply base in the Bissillirus System, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. He offered to provide information on the Empire's efforts to the Alliance, in return for sanctuary on a safeworld. Wuin worked through the trader Hennilrum to talk to the Alliance. (GMK) Wuitho Trifalls a beautiful series of three waterfalls once found on the planet Alderaan. (WG) Wuja Wojaine this Pydyrian represented the moon of Pydyr in the Old Republic Senate, until he was implicated in a slavery ring shortly before the onset of the Clone Wars. Senator Wojaine had been secretly working with the Thalassians, along with Senators Tikkes, Danry Ledwellow, and Bufus Ritsomas, although none of the Senators was aware of the others' involvement. The Senator was suspended from duty pending an investigation. (HNN5) Wuk this was a common name given to Zabrak males. Like many Zabrak names, it related to survival characteristics, and meant "hammer". (GCG) Wuk this was a common name among the Yuzzem race. (UANT) Wukkar a former Imperial world which quickly surrendered to the New Republic, Wukkar was located along the Corellian Run. However, its position made it one of many planets captured by the Yuuzhan Vong during their invasion of the galaxy. This allowed the alien invaders to control a good portion of the Corellian Run, forcing the New Republic to use other routes for Coreward travel. (DESB, UF) Wul meaning "chaste", this was a common female name among the Mon Calamari race. (GCG) Wulfruit Tree this fruit-bearing tree was native to the planet KyLessia. (TBSB) Wulkarsk this large predator, the largest member of the wulkenso family, was native to the planet Joralla. It lived in the jungles, attacking and consuming creatures as big as a man. Each wulkarsk had six limbs and two distinct torso sections. The lower section held four limbs, and was used for motion. The upper section held the two arms, as well as a neck and head. Their elongated snouts are studded with four eyes, which gave them excellent vision. The native Tikiarri of Joralla often tamed these beasts for use as hunters, operating in packs to help bring down larger prey. (PG1) Wulkenso this family of predators included the wulkarsk of Joralla. (PG1) Wullerton this was the capital city of the planet Draenell's Point, which was located on the continent of Mee'r. (GMK) Wulli meaning "friendly", this name was common among Gungan females. (GCG) Wumdi this was a noted member of the Nikto race. Note that the Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook claims Wumdi is an Etti name. (UANT) Wumdi this Etti was one of Prince Xizor's vigo's, or one of his closest lieutenants. As a vigo, Wumdi developed a criminal empire by taking advantage of opportunities within the Corporate Sector. He maintained a relationship with a number of CSA executives, and brought in a wealth of credits to Black Sun. However, he embezzled a large percentage of his profits. (SE, SESB) Wunana this young Melida was the child of Quintama and Pinani. Wunana was killed in battle during the Twenty-Second Battle of Zehava. (DOD) Wunka this was a common name for Ewok males. Like other Ewok names, it referred to a spirit or character in the Ewoks' mythology. (GCG) Wunka according to Ewok legend, this malevolent tree spirit dropped broken limbs on careless Ewoks. (GCG) Wunka this Ewok and his brother, Tokkat, served the New Republic as soldiers aboard the re-christened Star Destroyer Liberator during the years following the Battle of Endor. When the Liberator crashed on Coruscant during the Republic's struggle with the reborn Emperor Palpatine, Wunka and Tokkat struggled to defend the surviving crew, including Lando Calrissian. (GMR9) Wuorl this small, froglike creature was native to the planet Mrlsst, and lived in the branches of the greenstalk trees. Docile and calm, the wourl had a flat body with two tails and a long, tube-shaped snout. They were considered a delicacy by many chefs, and were harvested for their tasty flesh. (EGP, BF4) Wupiupi this was a Huttese unit of money, and was in prominent use in the Outer Rim Territories during the last decades of the Old Republic. There were sixty-four wupiupi in one peggat, which was worth four truguts or about forty Republic dataries. Note that in the novelization of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, wupiupi are referred to as truguts. Also note that Secrets of Tatooine indicates that a single wupiupi was worth about 0.625 of a datarie, or 0.0625 of a trugut. (SW1, TPM, SOT, SWI80) Wuppa a giant flower which has a spectacular bloom. (GG4) Wuppa a tall, think grass native to the planet Moltok. (HTSB) Wupps 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 "talented crafter". (GCG) Wurger an Alliance Corvette group destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. It was stationed at deepspace platform DS-5, and was in place to help facilitate Harkov's defection. (TIE) Wurran this was a noted Ubese scout. (UANT) Wurrek this unusual creature was considered more dangerous but less annoying than a mynock, since their activities caused damage to droids and crew members rather than to ships themselves. The wurrek was a fine-scaled creature that measured just under a meter in length, and lacked any defined head. Instead a sensor cluster found on its dorsal side helped the wurrekdetect light and vibrations. Six tentacled arms ended in a collection of tooth-filled mouths, which served as breathing apparatus, manipulators, and feeding mechanisms. It also attacked with these mouths, which made the wurrek hard to capture. The arms of the wurrek were designed for climbing, and the creature felt more at home in caves and caverns than on the ground. What made wurreks so despised was their insatiable appetite, and the lengths they would go to in order to find food. When trapped aboard a starship, wurreks would chew its way into cargo containers in serach of anything edible, leaving a mess in its wake. When confronted, a wurrek often attacked first, having little fear of other creatures. A wurrek which discovered a load of spice was exceptionally dangerous, since the spice drove the creature into a wild frenzy. (WOTC) Wurrif-class Light Cruiser this 400-meter-long Ssi-ruuvi warship was capable of carrying 200 Swarm-class battle drones. Four of these ships were sent to Bakura to escort the Shriwirr. The primary mission profile of the Wurrif-class was this form of escort, as well as protecting the Sh'ner-class assault ship and the Lwhekk-class manufacturing vessel. The average Wurrif-class ship was armed withsix heavy turbolaser cannons, 24 ion cannons, and 12 tractor beam projectors. The crew complement consisted of 200 Ssi-ruuk officers, 1,500 P'w'eck laborers, and 156 gunners. In addition to the Swarm-class battle droids, the Wurrif-class cruiser could transport up to 2,000 metric tons of cargo.. (EGV, TBSB) Wurrooba this Wookiee was one of the two clerks working for Labio at the Starwind Chandlery on StarForge Station during the Galactic Civil War. (FOP) Wurth this given name was common human males across the galaxy. (GCG) Wuta this was a common name for Ewok males. Like other Ewok names, it referred to a spirit or character in the Ewoks' mythology. (GCG) Wuta according to Ewok legend, this wind spirit constantly sought out lost items to use in building a project he never would finish. (GCG) Wuta this Ewok explorer and scout helped keep Chief Chirpa's tribe safe by tracking the predators of the Endor forest. He also sought out fallen trees, which could be used to make weapons and tools. It was Wuta who first noticed the Imperial presence on Endor, during the early phases of construction on the shield generator which would eventually protect the second Death Star. (CCG10) Wutz a domed rift valley found on the planet Belsavis. (COJ) Wuuden Malnic this Rodian courier lived and worked in the CoCo District of Coruscant, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. Wuuden was a pragmatic being, and was interested in the larger picture of the issues he chose to be involved with. (HNN4) Wuurmarbles this children's game employed a huge number of marbles, all of various sizes. (BF3) Wuvnir this Alliance General was captured, along with General Tfin, by the bounty hunter Kal-tan-shi on the planet Yhuli. (AIR) Wuwuhuul this unusual being was Force-sensitive, and struggled to learn how to control it during the height of the New Order. Wuwuhuul was a Revwien, and resembled a large, walking plant. Wuwuhuul was a longtime companion of Grindol Maal, and the two were known supporters of the Alliance. They accompanied an Alliance team to Goratak III to recover an Imperial I2-CG droid which contained information on the starship manufacturing plant on Tar Morden. (MB) Wuxod this man was an Imperial Senator from Derilyn who sat on the Imperial Senate until it was disbanded by Emperor Palpatine. Wuxod was one of the few Senators who spoke out against the New Order, and disappeared when he returned to Derilyn. His disappearance sparked a rash of rebellious activity on the planet, which later resulted in the Sixty Hour War and the destruction of the city of Paran. (PG3, OE) Wuzzek this Force Demon was imprisoned in the Menagerie by the Five, held within the Hellhoop for an untold number of years. He was contained within an angle-trap. Wuzzek escaped with the help of Chewbacca, who had been captured by the Five. Wuzzek went on a killing spree, eliminating all members of the Five in swift vengeance. Wuzzek then allowed Chewbacca, Han Solo, and Leia Organa to escape before he destroyed the Hellhoop. (CSWDW) WW-41 this was Merr-Sonn's CryoBan grenade. Shaped like a baton, the WW-41 exploded on contact, dispersing CryoBan fire retardant throughout its blast radius. (EGW, AEG) WW-47 this was Merr-Sonn's CryoBan grenade. It resembled a short staff or club, with the pin located at one end. (NEGW) WW-676 this was the designation of a two-man repulsorlift vehicle produced by Merr-Sonn for use with the MobileMortar-3 weapons platform. Measuring 3.2 meters in length, the WW-676 required a crew of two, and could accommodate up to 250 kilograms of cargo. While most of these vehicles were destined for the MobileMortar-3, there were later variants which could accept an E-WEB repeating blaster. (EGW, AEG) Wwebyls this native of the planet Yn served as his planet's Senator to the New Republic. He supported Meido following the bombing of the Senate Assembly Chamber, and the subsequent investigation. Wwebyls was later elected to the Republic's Inner Council, following the series of Senatorial elections designed to fill positions left vacant after the bombing. (TNR) Wxtm this Outer Rim planet was known as the homeworld of the ravenscreecher. (JQ3) Wyan this Imperial Army Major was part of the search team that was dispatched by Voss Parck to investigate the crash of a TIE Fighter on the planet, located in the Unknown Regions, where Thrawn was first discovered. (SWJ7) Wyke, Gorrul this grizzled man worked in the Trigdale refinery on Seregar during the height of the New Order. (ND) Wyl Sector one of the borders of the Corporate Sector, along with the Aparo Sector. (CSA) Wylla this Alderaanian noble Lady was known for her extravagant tastes. She once paid a team of freelance agents 10,000 credits and a new starship to bring her a fresh-killed load of nerf steaks from Davengatt's Double-Zed Nerf Ranch, on Engebo V. She never got her wish, as the pilots she hired were caught on Engebo V when the Madman's Fortune crashed onto the planet and released a swarm of skekfish. When they returned empty-handed, Lady Wylla agreed to help Nell Davengatt destroy the planet's surface, hoping to eliminate any threat from the skekfish. (WOA10) Wyn, Aubrie this young Jedi Padawan was part of the task force dispatched to the planet Jabiim, during the height of the Clone Wars. Under the command of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Aubrie and her Master, Sirrus, remained with the main battle lines, using Aubrie's skills as a healer to ensure any injuries were quickly treated. However, as the battle wore on, more and more Jedi Masters were killed in the fighting, leaving their Padawans without leadership. Aubrie and the survivors took matters into their own hands, in an effort to slow down Alto Stratus long enough for Republic reinforcements to arrive. When Anakin was ordered by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine to lead the rescue efforts, Aubrie asked him to carry her Master's holocron back to Coruscant, in case she didn't survive. After many of her fellow Jedi were killed in battle, Aubrie found that she was the only survivor with a chance to end Stratus' life. She took her lightsaber, along with Vaabesh's, and attacked Stratus. Stratus pulled out a blaster and shot her in the chest, and Aubrie died instantly. However, as she fell, she drove the lightsabers into Stratus' chest, killing him as well. (RBJ) Wyndigal 2 this swamp-covered world was near enough to its star that it received a large amount of ultra-violet radiation. Despite the fact that no sentient life evolved on the planet, several interesting species - including the croator - developed there. Humans visiting the planet had to wear protective suits in order to protect their skin from radiation burns, and the ultra-violet sunlight created an unnerving set of visual colors to most humanoid species. (COG) Wyngarde, Balmai this elder Baroness of Tapani sector's House Melantha was a member of the aristocracy during the last years of the Old Republic. She believed that Tapani Sector was the last vestige of culture in the known galaxy, especially after the rise of Emperor Palpatine. Although she would never have openly criticized Palpatine, she held the New Order in disdain. (TSIA) Wynl this Baragwin was a Senator in the New Republic. He was one of the first Senators to question Leia Organa Solo's pleas for the Republic to begin planning for the Yuuzhan Vong invasion. Wynl also questioned the legality and necessity of the Jedi Knights, after many Knights became vigilantes in the Outer Rim. (DTO) Wynni this female Wookiee was a smuggler who abandoned her Wookiee codes, a family, and two life debts to pursue her chosen career. This earned her a great deal of disrespect from her fellow Wookiees, including Chewbacca. She worked out of the Smuggler's Run, and it was on Skip 1 that she tried to seduce Chewie, during his first visit there. This earned her even less admiration in Chewie's eyes. She teamed up with Zeen Afit, Sinewy Ana Blue, and Kid DXo'la to ply the Run after the fall of Emperor Palpatine, and feigned friendship with Han Solo and Chewbacca when they came to the Run to investigate the death of Jarril. (TNR) Wynth a planet located in the Wyloff Sector of the Colonies. (CRO) Wyrd, The this group of Force-attuned Tarasin drew their strength from the Dark Side of the Force. The Wyrd was essentially a terrorist group, preying upon Tarasin and offworlder settlements and stealing supplies and children. As the Clone Wars dragged on, the activities of The Wyrd became more obvious and frequent, and many believed that they had become allied with the Sith. The Wyrd suffered many defeats during the Clone Wars, but their numbers continued to be replenlished, and even humans and other non-Tarasin races were accepted as members. It was hoped that the death of Dariana and the defeat of the Jedi Knights during the Clone Wars would give the members of The Wyrd their opportunity to rise to power and claim Cularin for their own. (LFCW) Wyrdling this was the name used to describe any member of The Wyrd. (LFCW) Wyrmyr, Horace one-time Dean of the Imperial Academy, it was Wyrmyr who pushed hard for Mako Spince to be imprisoned following the destruction of the Academy's mascot moon. As a practical joke, Spince once faked the Dean's death during a homecoming rally. (DESB) Wyrpuuk Cha this Yuuzhan Vong commander was placed in charge of the force which was dispatched to Borleias to retake the planet, in the wake of the Battle of Coruscant. The Yuuzhan Vong Warmaster, Tsavong Lah, placed Wyrpuuk Cha in this position to shame Domain Kraal, which had failed to hold Borleias against the weakened New Republic fleet that was fleeing Coruscant. Unfortunately for Wyrpuuk Cha and his small fleet, the ambush they had laid for the Republic forces at Borleias was broken by the sudden appearance of the Super-class Star Destroyer Lusankya, which tore his ship to pieces. Wyrpuuk Cha and many of his crew were vented into the vacuum of space, where they later died. (EL1) Wyrrhem this Imperial Moff controlled the Aparo Sector during the Galactic Civil War. (CSA) Wyrwulf a huge doglike creature native to Munto Codru, the wyrwulf is actually an immature member of the Codru-Ji race. These coarse-furred, six-legged animals are very intelligent, and have a strong sense of family. The young often accompany their parents, loping alongside them. The wyrwulf represents the Codru-Ji's pupal stage. When the wyrwulf reaches sufficient age, it exudes a blue ooze which acts as a cocoon when fully formed around the wyrwulf's body. The wyrwulf then metamorphs into a full-grown adult Codru-Ji. At this point, it no longer walks on all-fours, but emerges as a bipedal alien with 4 arms. (CS) Wys this term was part of the local terminology used by the human natives of the planet Belgaroth. Formed from the abbreviated version of the phrase "whatever you say", wys served as a kind of central philosophy among the Belgarians. (CCW) Wystoh a large, deep-ocean predator native to Chad III, the wystoh measures up to 7 meters in length. They have long, eel-like bodies that allow them to snake through the water with incredible speed. Their heads are dominated by beady eyes and wide mouths filled with serrated teeth. Callista told Luke Skywalker about how her family used foo-twitters to lure the beasts away from their ships when they needed to make repairs. (COJ, SWJ10) Wyveral this planet was known for its scientific advances in forensic medicine. (RD) Wyykmelon a fruit which is filled with thick, ropy flesh. (DESB) Wyyyschokk this was the Wookiee name for the webweaver. (GMR4) |