The Zinchorians[2] were a sentient species[1] that originated from a world with a methane-rich atmosphere[2] in the Zinchori system.[3] Sage Kinzem was a member of this species.[2]
Biology and appearance
The Zinchorians were a bipedal humanoid sentient species that were distinguished by the dark blue coloration covering much of their bodies, excluding most of their faces outside of a series of dark, symmetrical grooves.[1] These specific skin hues were caused by being removed from their native methane-filled atmosphere, though no other negative side effects have been identified as they possessed a versatile triple-lung that allowed them to survive off world.[2] They also possessed a series of short black horns flanking the small strip of black hair growing from the tops of their heads.[1]
Species in the galaxy
By 132 BBY,[4] a number of Zinchorians served as Jedi within the Jedi Order, commonly found within the Jedi Temple on the planet Coruscant.[1] One of these Jedi, Sage Kinzem, accompanied Vernestra Rwoh and Mog Adana during their mission to find Sol and the Stranger on the planet Brendok, selected for the team due to their keen investigative abilities.[5]
Behind the scenes
The Zinchorians made their debut in the fourth episode of the 2024 television series, Star Wars: The Acolyte, directed by Alex García López.[5] Their name was revealed within the Star Wars: The Acolyte: The Visual Guide[2] which released in select countries on June 5, 2025.[6]
Appearances
Star Wars: The Acolyte — "Day" (First appearance)- Star Wars: The Acolyte — "Teach / Corrupt"
- Star Wars: The Acolyte — "The Acolyte"
Sources
- Star Wars: The Acolyte: The Visual Guide (First identified as Zinchorian)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
Star Wars: The Acolyte — "Day"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Star Wars: The Acolyte: The Visual Guide
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Essential Atlas and Galactic Cartography: Official Discussion (post by jasonfry) on the Jedi Council Forums' Literature board (December 11, 2007): "I wouldn't get your hopes up re alien homeworlds, beyond simple stuff like the Planetnamian species getting a Planetnamia on the map or things Dan and I can account for with a relatively quick reference." (backup link) (screenshot) Jason Fry, co-author of The Essential Atlas and a number of maps in the current Star Wars canon (see a list here), stated his intention to create homeworlds for numerous species based on context implied from their names. This article treats the Zinchori system as the location of one such homeworld with regard to the Zinchorian species.
- ↑
"Lost/Found" Episode Guide | The Acolyte on StarWars.com (backup link) states that the events of Star Wars: The Acolyte take place 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, which Star Wars: Timelines dates to 32 BBY. Therefore, The Acolyte takes place in 132 BBY.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Star Wars: The Acolyte — "The Acolyte"
- ↑ Star Wars The Acolyte Visual Guide on Dorling Kindersley's official United Kingdom website (backup link)
