Karabbac

Karabbac was a predatory creature native to^[2] the Wild Space^[3] planet Kalee, as are members of the Kaleesh species.^[2] Kaleesh warriors hunt Karabbac for more than simply meat^[4] and generally kill to demonstrate their bravery,^[5] making its pelt for clothing^[1][4] and its skulls and bones for fearsome masks, and even using its blood as war paint, drawing lines over their eyes on their masks^[2] before battle.^[6] They also valued their prey and wouldn't allow anyone near them.^[4]

Based on one he had once worn as a Kaleesh warrior, General Grievous's cybernetic faceplate had engraved lines over his eyes that resembled the patterns of Karabbac-blood war paint and featured duranium teeth that mimicked the beast's.^[2] The personal defense instructor Tommet Sozach wore a jacket made from the pelt of a cloned karabbac.^[1]

Behind the scenes

Karabbac were first mentioned in the current Star Wars canon in the eighth issue of the 2016 magazine Star Wars Helmet Collection.^[2] They originated in the Star Wars Legends continuity, where they were first mentioned in the 2005 reference book Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: The Visual Dictionary, which was written by James Luceno.^[7]

Appearances

• Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker (Pelt only)

Sources

• Star Wars Helmet Collection: General Grievous Helmets: General Grievous (First mentioned)
• Star Wars: Build Your Own R2-D2 53 Droid Directory: Cyborgs, Part 2
• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
• Star Wars Bust Collection: Sidon Ithano Character: Sidon Ithano (Indirect mention only)
• Star Wars 100 Objects (as karabba)
• Star Wars: The Ultimate Cookbook

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