Steel-boring beetles were a type of beetle found in the iron jungles of the planet Ylagia's eastern continent. In the first year of the Empire's reign after its formation[1] in 19 BBY,[2] the former resident of Ylagia Soujen Vak-Nhalis heard the metallic murmur of steel-boring beetles in the jungles below him while he was on a mountainside on the world.[1]
Behind the scenes
Steel-boring beetles were mentioned in the 2025 novel Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear, which was written by Alexander Freed as the first instalment of the Star Wars: Reign of the Empire trilogy.[1]
Appearances
- Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear (and audiobook) (First mentioned)