Celantes

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The Celantes[2] were a sentient species that existed in the galaxy.[1] Chippin Jat was a member of this species.[2]

Biology and appearance

This bipedal humanoid sentient species was distinguished by their hairless orange skin of varying shades, with dark mottled spots. They had elongated heads, with low-set mouths surrounded by pointed tendrils, as well as large, bulging, glassy black eyes, and a variety of short tube-like growths spread across their craniums.[1] Infant Celantes hatched instead of being produced via live birth.[2]

Species in the galaxy

In 132 BBY,[3] a member of this species,[1] Chippin Jat,[2] was a youngling within the Jedi Order, being instructed by the Jedi Master known as Sol.[1]

Behind the scenes

The species made their debut in the first episode of the 2024 television series, Star Wars: The Acolyte, directed by Leslye Headland.[1] They were originally designed by concept artist Jake Lunt Davies for Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, going unused until it was recycled for The Acolyte.[4] Their name was revealed within the Star Wars: The Acolyte: The Visual Guide[2] which released in select countries on June 5, 2025.[5]

Appearances

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 The Acolyte logo Celebration Star Wars: The Acolyte — "Lost / Found"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Star Wars: The Acolyte: The Visual Guide
  3. ↑ StarWars.com "Lost/Found" Episode Guide | The Acolyte on StarWars.com (backup link) states that the events of Star Wars: The Acolyte take place 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, which Star Wars: Timelines dates to 32 BBY. Therefore, The Acolyte takes place in 132 BBY.
  4. ↑ TwitterLogo Jake Lunt Davies (@JakeLuntDavies) on Twitter (post on April 19, 2024): "They are both my designs. Sorry to say that there was no intention they were the same species. I think it’s just my thing for prehensile mouth tentacles. Also,the Acolyte kid is actually a very old design from my TFA archives of unused designs and predates the Casino guy" (backup link) (screenshot) (In response to: "Sentient Star Wars Species that are unidentified as of this tweet Day 553: this orange species! First Appearance: "The Acolyte" Canon: Yes Creator: @JakeLuntDavies Notes: I've already talked about Baby Glorbo here quite a bit, but it's time to officially add them to this series!") and (In response to: "I like the guess that @surliestgirl made that it could be this species from The Last Jedi on Canto Bight.")
  5. ↑ DK-Logo Star Wars The Acolyte Visual Guide on Dorling Kindersley's official United Kingdom website (backup link)