Gektl painted eggs were a form of art created by the Gektls of Hoszh Iszhir. Each egg, when displayed in the correct light, showed scenes of significant events in Gektl history. They were regarded as extremely beautiful and were some of the most highly prized collectibles in the galaxy.
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Aliens in the Empire - Part 1: Hierarchy of Power on Hyperspace (content obsolete and backup link not available)