Eopie

Eopies were quadruped mammalian herbivores native to the planet Tatooine. These tough creatures were adapted to their homeworld's endless deserts, and as a result were domesticated by the planet's inhabitants. They often worked as transports or beast of burden, though they were often bad-tempered and stubborn, and could break wind if their load was too heavy

Biology and appearance

Eopies were a species of quadrupedal mammallian herbivores^[2] native to the planet Tatooine. These tough creatures were averaged at the height of 1.75 meters and were acclimated to their homeworld's endless deserts, and as a result were domesticated by the planet's inhabitants.^[4] The eopie's rough skin helped to protect it against the heat of the twin suns of its homeworld while its hooves were adapted to climbing rocky cliffs.^[9]

The eopie's trunked mouth was capable of secreting an adhesive spit that stuck to its skin. Eopies would layer this spit over their eyes as a means of protection during sandstorms.^[9] Though herbivorous by nature, they, much like banthas, were able to consume meat with no ill effects, as shown when Obi-Wan Kenobi's personal eopie Akkani happily munched at the scraps of meat he fed her on a daily basis during his exile on Tatooine.^[10]

Horned eopies were a type of Eopie^[3] that lived on the planet At Achrann.^[7]

Behavior

Eopies were known for being tough and were protective of their young. Young eopies would travel in their parent's shadow as a way to keep cool. During sandstorms, the parent Eopie would personally apply a layer of protective spit over the young's head.^[9] Eopies were observed to exhibit flatulence.^[11] As such, when riding a caravan of eopies, it was recommended to always ride on the foremost animal.^[12]

Eopies in the galaxy

On Tatooine, Eopies often worked as transports or beast of burden, though they were often bad-tempered and stubborn, and could break wind if their load was too heavy.^[4][6] Eopies were also found on the planet Saleucami,^[13] and the desert moon Zardossa Stix,^[14] as well as in the forests and jungles near the Black Spire Ruins of Batuu.^[15]

On some planets, eopie was served as a delicacy. Power Sliders, a small diner located in a small settlement on the remote world of Abafar, had eopie stew on its menu.^[16]

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Behind the scenes

Originally, the role of the eopie was to be filled by the kaadu of Naboo.^[17] However, due to the evolving story of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, which called for the Gungans to be beast-riding soldiers, the kaadu was transported to Naboo,^[18] leading to the creation of the eopie. An early production painting by Doug Chiang of the kaadu hauling a podracer engine on Tatooine was retouched in Adobe Photoshop to create the eopie.^[17]

Appearances

Non-canon appearances

• LEGO STAR WARS: Celebrate the Season — "Obi-Wan vs Inquisitors"
• Monopoly GO!

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