Skitterer

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Skitterers[2] were found on the frigid planet of Kijimi. The spiders were aggressive arachnids that guarded facilities of the Ashiga Clan.

Biology and appearance

Having a diminutive height compared to a human, the creature had six legs, along with a distinctive orange bulb located at the abdomen. The spider was covered in a dark-green skin and also possessed black eyes. The spiders were known to self-detonate towards its targets, creating a harmful, orange substance when detonated.[1]

Behavior

Despite being aggressive towards species such as humans, they were somewhat tamed by the Melitto hive of the Ashiga Clan, working alongside Ashiga Clan enforcers as guards for Ashiga facilities. As an offensive method, the species would engage in a suicidal detonation once it reaches an approximate range close to its targets.[1]

History

During 3 ABY,[3] the outlaw Kay Vess infiltrated the Ashiga Clan stronghold for Crimson Dawn to recruit Ank Parako, where she encountered such creatures that were present in the facility.[1]

Behind the scenes

Skitterers appeared in the 2024 video game Star Wars Outlaws, developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft.[1] They were not identified until the 2025 reference book The Art of Star Wars: Outlaws published by Dark Horse Books.[2]

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Star Wars Outlaws
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Art of Star Wars: Outlaws
  3. ↑ Premium-Era-real Visit a Galaxy Far, Far Away with our Star Wars liveblog direct from San Diego Comic-Con 2024! on Popverse: "We're beginning our journey three years after the Battle of Yavin" (backup link archived on January 22, 2025) dates the events of Star Wars Outlaws to 3 ABY.