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Drabatans, also known as Drabatas were a sentient amphibious species native to the planet Pipada. Their homeworld was harvested for materials by the Galactic Empire, displacing much of the native population, including the Drabatans. Pao, a commando for the Alliance to Restore the Republic, was a Drabatan. During the Cold War, one Drabatan served as a mechanic on staff at the Resistance base on the planet D'Qar.^[6]

The Drabatans primarily spoke a language called Drabatese. However, as this language was unusually loud, the Drabatans also used a second form of speech that was based off of passing air through a vocal pouch.^[3]

Biology and appearance

The Drabatans were sentient amphibious humanoids^[2] with tough^[7] leathery gray,^[8] pink,^[5] green,^[9] or green-gray skin^[2] They had small dark eyes with large mouths and stood slightly shorter than average humans. These amphibians excelled at swimming in freshwater but strongly disliked salt water. Being omnivorous, Drabatans ate insects, fish, and algae.^[2]

To reproduce, Drabatans lay eggs in silty pond soil where they hatch into tadpoles. Over the course of a standard year, the tadpoles grow and obtain bipedal features before becoming child-size Drabatans. They also develop large lungs and diaphrams that help release powerful vocals that can be used for singing or yelling.^[2]

Society and culture

Drabatan politics aligned with that of Alderaan (pictured) and Chandrila.

Drabatans were passionate by nature, being dedicated to the performing arts, especially music. Many individuals claimed that Drabatan songs required no translation to appreciate the ethereal, melancholy tones. Some even considered seeing a performance by the Pipada Symphony Chamber Chorus to be life changing. Song was incorporated into most areas of Drabatan lives, from entertainment to education. Drabatan families had unique songs that detailed their lineage and history, these songs were often performed at family gatherings by the family's best vocalist and having the song rearranged for the occasion. School curriculums taught everything through the form of song, students would use jingles as mnemonic devices to help with memorization.^[2]

Drabatan culture also heavily valued free artistic expression and heavily opposed censorship. It was said that the only thing a Drabatan loved more than a song; was a cause. Drabatans were often found leading chants at protests across the galaxy. Their political views were aligned with Alderaan and Chandrila, which created tension while under Imperial rule.^[2]

History

Drabatans in the galaxy

Performance troupes from across the galaxy included Drabatans, including Rodian Theater and Mon Cala Opera, with the Drabatans often playing the heel.^[2]

Sa'Kalla was a young singer who spoke out against the Galactic Empire.^[2]

Around 1 BBY, a Drabatan was part of Saw Gerrera's Partisans during an attack on the Imperial Metal Factory, the Drabatan was a gunner on a UT-60D U-wing starfighter/support craft.^[10]

Paodok'Draba'Takat Sap'De'Rekti Nik'Linke'Ti' Ki'Vef'Nik'NeSevef'Li'Kek was a corporal in the rebel Rebel Alliance Special Forces, he fought and died during the Battle of Scarif ^[11] in 1 BBY.^[12]

In 0 ABY, some Drabatans were part of a rebel cell on Tatooine led by colonel Jennica Pierce, acting as Drabatan Saboteurs.^[5]