This species was a sentient species that existed in the galaxy.[1]
Biology and appearance
This sentient species was distinguished by the pair of prehensile cheek tentacles extending down from their ears and past their chin.[2] They possess mottled gray and blue skin. They also donned distinctive helmets that covered their entire face, though the purpose of these helmets is currently unknown.[1]
Species in the galaxy
During the reign of the Galactic Empire, a member of this species could be found on the planet Daiyu, employed at the shady location known as "The Den" in Daiyu City[3] by 9 BBY,[4] obliviously working when Obi-Wan Kenobi snuck past them to rescue a young Leia Organa who was being held in one of the building's back rooms.[3] Another member of this species could be found sharpening a blade at Port Borgo shortly after the young castaways Wim, Neel, Fern, and KB initially arrive[5] around 9 ABY.[6] In 35 ABY,[7] yet another member of this species attended the Aki-Aki Festival of the Ancestors on Pasaana, being present when Rey Skywalker and company arrived on their mission to track down a Sith wayfinder.[1]
Behind the scenes
Concept art by Jake Lunt Davies
The species made their debut in the 2019 film Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker, directed by J.J. Abrams.[1] This species was originally designed by concept artist Jake Lunt Davies and first portrayed by creature performer Nick Kellington.[8]
Appearances
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi — "Part II"- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "Way, Way Out Past the Barrier"
- Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker (First appearance)
Sources
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Jake Lunt Davies (@JakeLuntDavies) on Twitter (post): "They are kind of prehensile cheek tentacles." (backup link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi — "Part II"
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi to 9 BBY. Therefore, the events of "Part I" must be set in 9 BBY.
- ↑ Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "Way, Way Out Past the Barrier"
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of "Chapter 1: The Mandalorian" of The Mandalorian Season One to 9 ABY. In addition, "A Certain Point of View" — Star Wars Insider 228 also dates "Part Seven: Dreams and Madness" to nine years after the events of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, which corresponds to 9 ABY per Timelines. "Part Seven: Dreams and Madness" takes place after the conflict on Mandalore, which is the main event depicted in "Chapter 23: The Spies" and "Chapter 24: The Return," the final two episodes of The Mandalorian Season Three. Therefore, Seasons One through Three of Star Wars: The Mandalorian must all be set in 9 ABY as well. As SWCA 2022: 20 Highlights from Lucasfilm's Studio Showcase on StarWars.com (backup link) states that Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is set in the same time period as The Mandalorian, it must therefore also be set around 9 ABY.
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker to 35 ABY.
- ↑ Jake Lunt Davies (@jakeluntdavies) on Instagram (post on February 14, 2021): "Unused character from The Rise of Skywalker. Well...it was used and shot out in the desert of Wadi Rum, but didn’t make the final cut. Performed by @nickkellington. ➡️ for screengrab from Blu-ray BTS. #starwars #TheRiseofSkywalker #conceptdesign #creaturedesign #conceptart #alien #bts #desert #scifi #wadirum #jordan" (backup link)
External links
- Jake Lunt Davies (@jakeluntdavies) on Instagram (post on February 14, 2021): "Unused character from The Rise of Skywalker. Well...it was used and shot out in the desert of Wadi Rum, but didn’t make the final cut. Performed by @nickkellington. ➡️ for screengrab from Blu-ray BTS. #starwars #TheRiseofSkywalker #conceptdesign #creaturedesign #conceptart #alien #bts #desert #scifi #wadirum #jordan" (backup link)