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k
this unit of measure describes the amount of pressure a hydroclamper (or similar tool) can apply to a surface. (CFG)
K-Inhibitor
this is a component used to provide social information to a droid’s brain. K-Inhibitors can be added or removed to create a range of desired behaviors. (CFG)
K-M2
this Industrial Automaton spaceport control droid was built by the Alliance. They attempted to create a droid which could penetrate the Empire at vital points and remain unobtrusive while gathering information. K-M2 was equipped with backup batteries and memory storage units, which allowed him to completely recover from memory wipes with his hidden programming intact. He was placed in Imperial service in the Minos Cluster, where any inadvertent malfunctions wouldn’t jeopardize important missions. K-M2 rose in the Imperial ranks, and eventually became the head controller of the Travnin spaceport. He gathered data on the Chariot and other Imperial vehicles, but secretly longed to sacrifice himself to save an exposed Alliance agent. (GG6)
K-Series Droid
this Industrial Automaton series of droids was designed as spaceport control drones. They were tall, awkward-looking automata with clamshell-shaped craniums, long arms, and protruding mid-sections. They were often painted red or yellow to set them apart from normal droids. (GG6)
K-Wing
a bomber developed by the New Republic about twelve years after the Battle of Endor. From the front, the K-Wing resembles the letter K, lying on its long side. The central fuselage is studded with four wings: two larger wings extend upward, while the shorter wings at the bottom act as landing skids. The four wings have eighteern unique positions, which can be adjusted depending on weaponry and payload. It has three primary thrust engines, two on the lower wings and one at the rear of the fuselage. The two-seated fighter was flown by a pilot and a gunner and a bomber, and was designed to fly in gravity-dense arenas. The K-Wing has no hyperdrive, being an atmospheric bomber. It primary mission is as a bomber, and it is the equal of the TIE Bomber in armament. It can also be armed to the teeth as a starfighter, but the ship suffers in maneuverability when more weapons are added. Thus, it is not a dogfight ship. It was first tested by the crew of the Monitor, and was first assigned to active duty with Task Force Quickfire. It first saw combat with the Fifth Battle Group near Bessimir. (BTS)
K-1-0
The Alliance's evacuation code signal, used on the Hoth base (ESB)
K-1B
this medical droid was assigned to the New Republic warship Intrepid. K-1B treated Lumpawarump, after the Wookiee sustained a blaster wound while rescuing Han Solo from the Pride of Yevetha. (TT)
K-18
common starship rations. (SOL)
K-222
this zZip aero-interceptor was one of the premier atmospheric fighters in the Corporate Sector Authority fleet. It measures 13 meters in length, and was armed with doubel-wingtip laser cannons and six concussion missiles. It was capable of reaching 2,600 kilometers per hour in atmospheric flight. (CSA)
K-3PO
this white protocol droid served the Alliance under Commander Narra, learning military tactics along the way. The droid later served as the leader of the Alliance's droid pool at Echo Base on Hoth. (CCG)
K-749 System
located in the Outer Rim Territories, this system contains the planet Pzob. (COJ)
K-8LR
a series of silver protocol droids. Jabba the Hutt owned one just before the Battle of Yavin. When Muftak and Kabe tried to rob Jabba's Mos Eisley townhouse, they freed K-8LR of his restraining bolt, and the droid allowed them to escape while the townhouse was destroyed in a firefight. Jabba became angry with his K-8LR and had it destroyed. (TME)
K’Cink
this member of the Cavrilhu Pirates worked in the electronics shop at the Kauron asteroid base. (SOP)
K'derek
this male Tarong was the sibling of Sk'rirak. His russet and black plumage complimented her green coloration. He was anexplosives expert, and was adept at gathering intelligence on Imperial garrisons. Both worked as lucrative businessbeings until they signed on as information gatherers with the Alliance. They sold their information for droids and jewelry. (GG12)
K’iin
this Pedducian Warlord was the leader of the Silver Unifir, and was the ruler who agreed to let the Independent Company of Settlers live on Pedducis Chorios. (POT)
K'lor'slug
this creature, native to the planet Noe'ha'on, it a multi-armed slug which lives in swamps. These large, pinkish creatures multiply rapidly, as the females lay hundreds of eggs each mating period. There is a k'lor'slug on Chewie's holotable aboard the Millennium Falcon. (CCG)
K’ntarr, Kalieva
the daughter of Rilvvan K’ntarr, Kalieva was a teenage heiress to her planet’s throne and Rythani Products corporate empire when Sienn Sconn attempted to steal a Rythani prototype. A pampered and spoiled princess, Kalieva is also a devious schemer in the realms of business and politics. She allowed herself to be drawn into Sconn’s attempt to steal the prototype from beneath Moff Caerbellak’s nose, and actually felt herself somewhat drawn to him. However, this was all a ruse, with the ultimate goal that Sconn should steal the prototype and deliver it to the New Republic. Kalieva had, in fact, entered into a relationship with Caerbellak, and she assumed the throne and the corporate position he held when Caerbellak assassinated her father. Sconn fled Rydonni Prime with the weapon, furthering Caerbellak’s plans. (SWJ9)
K’ntarr, Rilvvan
this monarch ruled the planet Rydonni Prime, and the pro-Imperial Rythani Products, during the reign of Emperor Palpatine and the early years of the New Republic. He cultivated a relationship with Moff Caerbellak, until the Moff realized that a relationship with the king’s daughter, Kalieva, would be more profitable. Rilvvan was killed by Caerbellak during the "theft" of the latest Rythani prototype by Sienn Sconn. (SWJ9)
K'rom Wars
a period of Xi'Dec history in which several warrior sexes evolved forelimbs which could be used as spears or swords. (GG4)
K'taktaxka
this gas giant is located in the Expansion region. The Alliance sent operatives to this planet to scout out reserves of tibanna gas, following the Battle of Hoth. (SWAJ)
K'vath 5
this is the fifth planet of the K'vath System. It has several moons, including the resort world of Alakatha. (IJ)
K'yne Harmion
one of three Harmion brothers who work for Sarlim Gastess. Gastess uses the Harmion Brothers to serve as executives of the corporations he acquires. All the Harmions are ruthless, and seem to relish the destruction and anguish they cause when they remove old management and employees in favor of Gastess' Finance people. (GG9)
K'zagg Colony
the community of Ruurians from which Skynx hails. (HSL)
Ka, Tenel
the daughter of Isolder and Teneniel Djo, Tenel Ka was raised on Dathomir in the tradition of the other witches in Teneniel's clan. Tenel showed great aptitude with the Force, and later attended Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy on Yavin 4, at the same time as Jacen and Jaina Solo. She was a reserved, distant companion to the twins, in keeping with the strength she learned on Dathomir. When Luke discovered the connection between Lando Calrissian's lost corusca gems and the space station Borgo Prime, he took Tenel Ka with him to search out any leads on the Shadow Academy. Later, she posed with him on Dathomir as Force sensitives, and were transported to the Shadow Academy. There, they helped rescue Jaina and Jacen.
Her Jedi training nearly came to an end when Luke Skywalker requested that the students at his praxeum built their own lightsabers, in preparation for battling the Shadow Academy. Tenel Ka felt that the weapon was no the important link, but the warrior was. She didn't focus all of her energies in her lightsaber, which she built from an old rancor tooth. In a practice duel with Jacen Solo, Tenel pushed herself and Jacen to their limits. Her lightsaber failed to maintain its energy beam, and Jacen's blade passed through it, severing Tenel Ka's right hand. The wound was instantly cauterized, and replacing the hand was impossible. She travelled back to Hapes to recover from the incident, secretly wondering about her own abilities. She found herselve in the midst of Ambassador Yfra's treacherous plans. The series of ensuing battles forced Tenel Ka to realize that, although the warrior is very important, how the warrior maintains their touch on the Force is most important. Her injury was of minimal importance if she truly mastered the Force.
She returned to Yavin 4, and built a new lightsaber. She kept to her original design of using a rancor tooth, but worked with the Force to create a weapon superior to the original. It used a rainbow gem from Gallinore, and produced a turquoise-colored blade. She has been named several times as Kenel Ka or Tenel Ta throughout the Young Jedi Knights books. (HTF, SA, L, DK, JUS)
Ka'aa
an elder, nomadic race of aliens that knows the Koornacht Cluster as no'aat padu'll - The Little Nursery. (BTS)
Ka'Dedus
the huge, ultraviolet supergiant star which is the primary sun for Af'El. (GG4)
Kaa
this city on Lucazec was the site of the planet's only major spaceport. It was considered new and secure by the natives, but was far from the galactic standard. (BTS)
KAAC Freerunner
ground-based assault vehicle built by Kelliak Arms and Armor Corporation. (DFR)
Kaadu
this species of two-legged, flightless avian is native to the planet Naboo. Kaadu are fearless creatures, and are often used as steeds by Gungan warriors. The kaadu lay their eggs on land, often in fields, where they are often eaten by predators like the peko peko. For this reason, the average clutch of kaadu eggs is quite large. (GF)
Kaal
this Mid-Rim ocean world is located in the Yushan Sector. Despite its boundless oceans, Kaal is also a major exporter of agricultural goods. Numerous casinos and luxury resorts populate its coasts and islands. Following the death of Emperor Palpatine, one of his faithful Dark Jedi was so overwhelmed that he crashed his ship into the oceans of Kaal. The ship was rumored to have the only working cloaking device. The crash caused massive tidal waves which destroyed the Unis Islands. The Empire abandoned the planet, since its most valuable resort properties had been wiped out. The crimelord Tirgee Banyalle then took control of the planet, and exploited its aquacultural resources. After the Battle of Endor, the New Republic and Talon Kaarde both negotiated for control of the planet. The Republic wanted to have access to the aquaculture, while Kaarde wanted the cloaking device. (SWAJ)
Kaaldar
this Imperial physician was responsible for the creation of Bledsoe's disease. He was on Tatooine, verifying a new strain, when Luke Skywalker became infected. He administered to Luke, but was keep Luke confined to the hospital. (CSWEA)
Kaar
an Alliance YT-1300 destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Kaarenth Dissension
this splinter group formed in Corva Sector after the defeat of Grand Admiral Thrawn at Bilbringi. It was the brainchild of Meres Ulcane and an anonymous Imperial supporter. Using the Spawn Nebula as a shield, the Kaarenth Dissension began assembling a fleet of warships. From this hidden base, they destroyed the New Republic communications center hidden within the gas giant Galaan, and stirred up a great deal of anoymosity toward the New Republic among the alien races of the Outer Rim. Ulcane proved to be a motivational speaking, inciting discontent toward the Republic with relative ease. However, the Dissension died near Betha II, when the New Republic was able to locate Ulcane and discover his hidden fleet. The Republic agents managed to destroy the space station which served as Ulcane’s base, killing Ulcane and destroying much his fleet. (SWJ8)
Kabaira
this oceanic Outer Rim world is located in the Teilcam System. The planet-wide oceans are broken periodically by more than two million volcanic islands. Most of the volcanoes are inactive. The few that remain active are located in the southern hemisphere. (SWAJ)
Kabal
the homeworld of Lady Lapema Phonstom, Kabal was also the site of the Conference of Uncommitted Worlds during the Galactic Civil War. It remained neutral throughout the conflict, even after surviving an Imperial invasion during the Conference. (AC, CSW)
Kabalard Vinne
this Wroonian outlaw, a former representative for the Guild of Armaments Distributors, claimed responsibility for the attack on the Imperial warship Rampant while it was in drydock at the Wroonian Stardock. Vinne claimed that the attack was a response to Governor Norrin’s crackdown on some of Wroona’s less respectable guilds. (SWJ9)
Kabarr’s Fortress
this HT-2200 medium freighter was highly modified by a number of owners. Additional armor plating was added to supplement the trimantium hull, the cargo area was divided into four environmental holds, and the original sublight drive was replaced with a SoroSuub Boav ion drive. The original armaments were removed to add additional shielding, but the poor wiring of the shield generators into the power cores sometimes drains the ship’s entire power supply. This "quirk" causes the entire ship to shutdown while the shields are in use. The only remaining armament is a pulse laser cannon. (SWJ9)
Kabe
the Chandra-Fan who is present in the Mos Eisley cantina when Luke is assaulted by Ponda Baba, Kabe was orphaned in the streets of the spaceport by a group of smugglers who thought she was too small to be of any value. She was about 40 standard years old at that time.
She was adopted by the Talz named Muftak, and the two of them often work together. She also gains a great deal of fun and money by posing as a Jawa and demanding unofficial taxes of the desert scavengers. She has a great liking for Juri Juice, which she consumes quite readily in the cantina. However, Wuher won't give her credit, so she has to have Muftak get it for her.
The two orphans get a chance to leave Tatooine for good after trying to rob Jabba the Hutt's Mos Eisley townhouse. They nearly got away with a trove of treasures when they found Barid Mesoriaam in a hidden chamber. He entrusted a datadot to them, which they delivered to a Mon Calamari working for the Alliance. He paid them 15,000 credits and two Imperial travel vouchers as a reward. (SW, SCRE, TME)
Kabieroun
Kadann
a black-bearded dwarf, Kadann is the Supreme Prophet of the Dark Side. He is responsible for the prophecy that whoever wears the Glove of Darth Vader will be the next Emperor of the galaxy, which is contained in a series of four-line, non-rhyming verses. The leaders of the remnants of the Empire strive to obtain his blessing to make their rulership of the galaxy legitimate. Kadann drinks a strange tea brewed from the fungus-infested bark of an Endorian tree, which is rumored to allow him to see into the future. He is also a collector of the galaxy's finest artifacts, which he displays throughout Scardia's halls. (LCJ)
Kadas'sa'Nikto
one of the five main Nikto races, the Kadas'sa'Nikto are also known as the Green Nikto. (GG12)
Kadlo
an ancient Duro King, he was honored by having the largest tower in the Valley of Royalty, a silver structure near Queen Rana's monument. (MMY)
Kadorto, Halley
a particularly daring Alliance starfighter pilot who, during the Galactic Civil War, received the Kalidor Crescent for single-handedly rescuing Mon Calamari slaves from the Star Destroyer Warrior by wiping out the ship's complement of TIE fighters and securing the freighters it guarded. He was a veteran of the Clone Wars. (XW)
Kaell
a family native to the planet Khomm, the Kaell family has produced the leaders of Dorsk 81's home city. When Dorsk 81 left, Kaell 115 was the leader. When Dorsk 81 and Kyp Durron returned to the planet, Kaell 116 was in charge of the city. (DS)
Kaelldin Krothburt
this author wrote several books on the Galactic Civil War and the role of pirates in it. Among Krothburt's works is Study of the Galactic Balance of Power: The New Order's Greatest Challenges. (GG9)
Kaellin III
this tiny, backwater world is located in the Malenstorr System. (GG9)
Kaelta
a purple star which is the primary sun in the Kaelta System, a planetary system which contains the planet Toola. (GG4)
Kafvris
this specis of vine is native to the planet Bothawui, and is often used in decorative plantings. (SOP)
Kaha
a species of tree native to the planet Talasea. (XWN)
Kahr'corvh
a member of the Noghri clan Khim'bar, Kahr'corvh was the specie's representative to the New Republic. He signed the declaration of war against the remnants of the Empire. (DESB)
Kai, Tamith
the first of a new group of Nightsisters, Tamith Kai kidnapped Jaina and Jacen Solo, along with Lowbacca, from GemDiver station. Tamith is distinguished by her jet black hair, pale skin, deep violet eyes, and remarkable beauty. She wore jet-black armor which was adorned with functional spikes. She employed Qorl as her personal pilot after joining Brakiss on the Shadow Academy. She struggled against Brakiss’ leadership, and was bitter that Zekk defeated her own champion, Vilas. When the Shadow Academy attacked Yavin 4, Tamith Kai led the initial ground assault with Zekk. They split up the Jedi students and tried to kill them separately, but were unable to do so. When Tenel Ka clipped a TIE Fighter with her lightsaber, the craft spun out of control and struck the landing platform on which Tamith Kai stood. She was instantly killed in the resulting explosion. (SA, L, JUS)
Kai Mir
one of Ellor's ships used in the smugglers' raid on Bilbringi. (TLC)
Kaiberoun
this tall, alien race is easily distinguished by its thin form and long face. While not as long as the face of a Chevin, the Kaiberoun's face is nonetheless just as distinctive. (TFE)
Kaiburr Crystal
a red gemstone capable of enhancing the user's Force strength. It increases the holder's perception of the Force, and this effect is magnified with larger portions of the crystal. Luke feels the gem's power with just a shard that is held by Halla. When he gains control of the entire gem, its power is revealed as a healing power. It heals the various mortal injuries Luke sustained in his battle with Darth Vader inside the Temple of Pomojema. Luke later uses the power to help heal Leia's wounds. Halla makes the connection between the crystal's power and the rumors of Pomojema's priests performing healing miracles. Luke gives control of the crystal to Halla, who holds onto it. Luke's studies into Jedi lore also revealed that kaiburr crystals were the most powerful stones that could be used in the creation of lightsabers. (SME, L)
Kaikielius System
this planetary system lies close to the Coruscant System, and was taken over by the remnants of the Empire that rose to power just before Emperor Palpatine re-emerged on Byss. This increased Imperial activity forced the New Republic to leave Coruscant. (DESB)
Kail
a planet located in the Corporate Sector. (HSE, CSA)
Kail Ranges
the land that Torm's father owned. In an effort to gain control of the Kail Ranges, Torm turned in his father and older brother to the Corporate Sector Authority for assumed crimes. The Authority, recognizing Torm's desire to own the Ranges, forced him to become a secret agent if he wanted to own them. (HSE)
Kailor V
this planet was the site of the Imperial Zoological Gardens. The various aquaria were maintained by the Shalik family of Sedrians. (TA, GG4)
Kaimme Twins
these smuggling kingpins harrassed Corporate Sector transport ships until they were captured and imprisoned at Stars' End, under the direction of Viceprex Hirken. (CSA)
Kaine, Ardus
this Imperial Grand Moff ruled the Outer Rim Territories following the death of Wilhuf Tarkin. Kaine was instrumental in the formation of the Pentastar Alignment, for he was the individual who called together the leaders of the Velcer Free Commerce Zone and proposed it to them. He more or less ingored the call to arms of Grand Admiral Thrawn, waiting until his own forces were ready to attack the New Republic themselves. He formed the Alignment with the intent of gianing the support of corporations, and created a highly-organized force that maintained the ideals of the New Order, although with a slightly modified implmentation. (TFE)
Kaine Paulsen
a smuggler who sometimes worked with Toob Ancher. He was killed on Thrugii while trying to deliver smuggled supplies to the miners there. (SWAJ)
Kaink
an Ewok priestess living the forests of Endor, she is a source of mystical inspiration for the Ewoks. When Deej and his sons agree to help Cindel and Mace rescue their parents, they go to see Kaink for guidance. When she discovers that they are carrying the crystal token, she uses it to test Mace and Cindel's intentions toward the Ewoks. The crystal turns into a mouse in Cindel's hands, and a lizard in Mace's hands. Finding these revelations valid and truthful, Kaink joins the party to rescue the children's parents from the Gorax. Kaink uses the crystal a number of times to influence the wildlife of Endor, aiding the party's passage to the Fortress of the Gorax. Kaink was portrayed by Margarita Ferguson in The Ewok Adventure. (EA)
Kajain'sa'Nikto
one of the five major Nikto races, the Kajain'sa'Nikto are commonly referred to as the Red Nikto. (GG12)
Kajidic
this Hutt term describes any familial or cultural unit, including the group of retainers and employees of many Hutt crimelords. The term has been adopted into the Vodran language as well. There were 48 total kajidics within the Hutt Grand Council. (GG12, RD)
Kajidier
this is the name of a Hutt clan, and is similar in derivation to kajidic. (TPS)
Kajiin Swamp
one of the thickest parts of the tropical jungles found on the planet Murninkam. It is also filled with the worst of the planet’s denizens, both animal and plant. (SEE)
Kakkran
this company manufacturered landspeeders. (VOF)
Kal Mpon
an Arcona, and father to Kal Nkai. When his Grand Nest was raided by another clan, Kal Mpon and his son left to find their own existence on Cona. They set out to live off the land, but Kal Mpon was killed when he got too close to one of Cona's predatory plants. The plant issued a colorless, odorless gas, which Kal Mpon inhaled. The gas killed him instantly. (SCRE)
Kal Nkai
an Arcona, who left his Grand Nest with his father, Kal Mpon, after it was raided by another clan. Kal Nkai, alone and without support, was picked up by an Imperial detachment and forced to work in a salt mine. Being an Arcona and raised in a saltless environment, Kal Nkai became addicted to the salt. He knew that his addiction was hindered by his nearness to such a large source, and he sought to escape his slavery.
After a successful escape from Imperial slavery, Kal Nkai arrived on Tatooine, at the ripe old age of 16 standard years. He quickly established himself as a moisture farmer, working to extract the water and stay away from salt. Known as "Goldeye" around Mos Eisley, Kal Nkai frequents the cantina quite often, looking for a lick of salt to satisfy his cravings while going through withdrawal. He was in the Mos Eisley cantina when Obi-Wan and Luke approached Han Solo for passage to Alderaan. (SW, SCRE)
Kal-ar
one of the six Tiss'shar races, the Kal-ar are characterized by the thin, concentric bands of color that cover their hides. (GG12)
Kal-tan-shi
this Tiss'shar was a noted bounty hunter and assassin. (GG12)
Kal'Fanl C'ndros
the Quor'sav female who passes Luke Skywalker while he's selling his landspeeder in Mos Eisley, Kal was a freelance pilot and an over-protective mother. (CCG)
Kal’Shebbol
a planet located in Kathol Sector, Kal-Shebbol served as the Imperial capital of the sector during the New Order and into the early years of the New Republic. (CCG3, KO)
Kal Lup
this Shistavenan wolfman, along with her husband Tar, ran Lup's Wares and Supplies. Despite their ferocious appearances, the Lups are a congenial pair, although they never forget a debt. (GG7)
Kala'uun Starport
this Rylothian starport was under the control of the Shak clan. It is located on the terminator line between dark and light sides of the planet, gaining a measure of warmth from its position. However, due to the crosswinds created as the cold air of the dark side mixes with the hot air on the light side, approaches to the starport need to be handled with care. This danger was further compounded by the fact that Kala’uun was dug into the heights of a huge spire of rock. (KT, XWBT)
Kalai
a mysterious race of aliens that started building onto Zirtran's Anchor during the Galactic Civil War. (SWAJ)
Kalarba
planet on which C-3PO and R2-D2 have a number of adventures while in the ownership of the town's baron and his grandson, Nak. Its two moons are Hosk and Indobok. (DRO)
Kalarba City
the capital city of the planet Kalarba, it is the site of the planet's primary spaceport. (DRO)
Kalarba Safari
a company that provides tours of Kalarba's ancient ancestral lands, Kalarba Safari was run by Jarth and Meg Pitareeze. (DRO)
Kalbrac
a Mon Calamari, Kalbrac was one of the Mon Cal who tried to welcome the Empire to his planet. When the Empire began trying to suppress the natives, Kalbrac tried to fix things himself. He found that the effort was nearly futile, and turned to the Alliance for help. (DU)
Kalduu
this is one of two sentient races native to the planet Ropagi II, although their external appearance would bely that. The Kalduu are large, hemispherical creatures which float above the ground. Four tentacles dangle below their transparent bodies, serving as a means for eating and breathing. They travel in groups of three or less, consuming viruses and germs from the air. The average Kalduu can live to be 500 standard years in age, and they reproduce via fission. The Kalduu have no vocal chords, and have learned to communicate via telepathy. Two or more Kalduu and form a group mind if they are in close proximity. Several millenia before the Galactic Civil War, the Kalduu realized that the warring factions of the Ropagu were eventully going to destroty their planet. The Kalduu intervened in the struggles, making contact and winning the trust of the various Ropagu nations. Since then, the Kalduu have bonded with the minds of the various Ropagu leaders, filling their minds with peaceful thoughts while forming a form of symbiotic relationship. After many centuries of this existence, the Kalduu stopped influencing the minds of the Ropagu, using telepathy only to avoid warfare. Current generations of Kalduu often regret that their ancestors used this form of mind control on the Roapgu, but they also realize the potential danger that was averted. (TSK)
Kaled
one of the three main land masses of the planet Fyodos. (PG2)
Kalenda, Belindi
a slight, dark-skinned female human working for the New Republic Intelligence agency, Belindi was noticeable from her jet-black hair and disarming eyes that never seemed to focus on their subject. As a Lieutenant in the NRI, she was assigned to infiltrate the Coerllian Sector in 37 NE and try to find out why other NRI agents were suddenly disappearing. She enlisted Han Solo's help in trying to gather more information. Her operation to land on Corellia was compromised, though, and she was forced to crash into the planet's ocean. When she realized that the NRI had been infiltrated, she changed her mission in the field, acting as the unofficial bodyguard for Princess Leia and Solo family until the New Republic security team arrived. She was forced to go further underground when Thrackan Sal-Solo seceeded the Sector from the New Republic. She is 25 years old when Thrackan Sal-Solo rises to power. (AC, AS)
Kalidor
a strong, winged predator found on the planet Davnar. (XW)
Kalidor Crescent
a medal given to starfighter pilots by the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War, it signified great bravery in the face of overwhelming odds. It commemorated the grace and power of the predatory Kalidor from Danvar. It was the highest honor bestowed by the Alliance, and had 5 additional upgraded status indicators: a Bronze Cluster, Silver Talons, the Silver Scimitar, Golden Wings, and the Diamond Eyes. (XW)
Kalien Kol
this elderly Sullustan female ran a wonderful restaurant in the Laforn District of Corint City, with the help of her two sons. (SWJ10)
Kalinda
this orange star is the primary solar body in the Kalinda System. (TSK)
Kalinda, Jak
this Old Republic free trader was responsible for the discovery of the Kalinda System. He named the one habitable planet after his mother, Kirima. (TSK)
Kalinda, Kirima
Jak Kalinda’s mother, and the namesake of the primary planet in the Kalinda System. (TSK)
Kalinda System
this six-planet star system was located at the junction between the Corporate Sector, New Republic space, and a sliver of Imperial space. In this position, it was greatly desired by the Corporate Sector and the Imperials, although it supported the New Republic. It was named for Jak Kalinda. The system was somewhat protected from the outside by a wide asteroid belt which orbits beyond the last planet in the system. (TSK)
Kalindean DeepSpace Fleet
this space-faring Navy was under the command of the monarchy which ruled the Kalinda System. They successfully repelled both pro-Imperial and Corporate Sector forces which were attempting to control the system, without the aid of the New Republic. (TSK)
Kalis
this planet, with its rocky wastes and steaming jungles, is the third world in the Derilyn System. (PG)
Kalish
the single continent in the oceans of Jomark. (HTSB)
Kalist VI
this planet is the site of an Imperial labor colony. Dak Ralter was born at the colony, and escaped when he was seveteen, with the help of Breg, a downed Alliance pilot. (MTS)
Kalit
this Jawa leader once requested that Jabba the Hutt mediate a peaceful settlement between himself and his longtime rival, Wittin. Kalit was mated to Aved Luun.
It was Kalit’s tribe who found C-3PO and R2-D2 in the desert of Tatooine, and sold them to Owen Lars. (CCG7, CCG9)
Kalkal
an alien race that is known for its ability to eat almost anything. Their digestive system, though, is not very strong, and anything that cannot be digested is simply regurgitated. Kalkals also have excellent vision, during both night and day. (TJP)
Kalla
a planet with a Corporate Sector university campus. Rekkon was teaching there when his nephew, an outspoken youth, began rallying anti-Authority sentiments. His speeches detailing Authority oppression led to his being kidnapped by the Authority and sent to Stars' End. It was later the site of an Imperial base. (HSE, XW)
Kalla VII
Alliance X-Wings captured the Imperial frigate Priam near this planet. (XW)
Kallabow
this female Wookiee was Chewbacca’s sister and Lowbacca’s mother. Like her husband, Mahraccor, she worked at the local factories producing starship components for the New Republic. (DK)
Kallakean Rainbow
this natural phenomenon produces wildly intense colors, not unlike the visual displays seen during hyperspace travel. (OS)
Kallarak Amphitheater
this famous landmark is located on the planet Coruscant. (SOL)
Kalld'n-class Stardrive
only 50 of these starship powerplants were ever build, and 43 are accounted for. (GG9)
Kallea, Freia
one of the first female starpilots to map out parts of the galaxy, Freia was the trailblazer who created the Hydian Way. (SWAJ)
Kallistas
a planet (WEG)
Kalnus
this red giant is one of four stars that are located at the center of the Opiteihr System. (TSK)
Kalok
this planet, the fourth in the Jiroch System, was colonized by the Tunroth. Together with Jiroch-Reslia and Saloch, they are known as the Triumvirate. A Jedi shrine is rumored to exist in the system. (GG12)
Kaloob
this food is consumed by the Ergesh in order to cleanse themselves. It causes all of the Ergesh's glands and organs to secrete copious amounts of fluid, which flushes their systems of any pollutants. Kaloob can be ingested by other races as a detoxifier and antibiotic, but is will also increase moisture production as with the Ergesh. This results in the being shedding large amounts of sweat and tears, and can induce diarrhea and nausea. (PG2)
Kalor
this Fyodoi is the leader of the Roh clan. This is the clan which seems to be most receptive to the visitation of off-worlders. (PG2)
Kaloth Y-9
this out-dated trader ship found wide acceptance among the tramp freighters of the Outer Rim and other distant sectors of the galaxy. (POT)
Kaloth Battlecruiser
an old-model warship, the Kaloth cruiser measured 307 meters in length. It was armed with 44 turbolaser batteries, 24 laser cannons, and 2 tractor beam projectors. It was crewed by 1,240 and required 224 gunners. (GG9)
Kalree
a Galactic Electronics Lambda-class shuttle used to evacuate the company's VIPs during the Imperial raid on the Pondut research platform. (TIE)
Kalzerian
this species of near-humans is native to the planet Kalzeron. They have leathery, gray skin, black teeth, and piercing yellow eyes. (SWJ8)
Kalzeron
this planet was still in a pre-atomic, fuedal age when it was subjugated by the Empire. A small resistance force sprung up, and quietly left the planet in order to train and obtain weapons. However, during this training period, the Empire was routed in the Battle of Endor, and tre forces on Kalzeron were recalled. The resistance group returned home to find themselves branded cowards and traitors, exiled from the planet forever. (SWJ8)
Kamar
a planet which is home to the Kamarian species. It is a hot world, being very close to its sun. Han Solo once ran a holotheater there, catering to the local Kamarians whiel trying to make repairs to the Falcon and earn spare cash. The planet is home to a number of incredibly adaptive plants and animals, including the howlrunner. (HSR, DE1)
Kamaran, Willum
at one time, this man was the commanding officer of the mercenary squadron Nova Force. He was contracted by Prince Xizor to help Durga the Hutt defend the Ylesian colonies from Teroenza and the Desilijic Hutts. Durga agreed to pay Xizor thirty percent of the profits from Ylesia for the protection. He was a squat, heavily-muscled man from a high-gravity world. (RD)
Kamarian
an insectoid race native to the planet Kamar, the Kamarians have a number of pairs of legs (called brachia) that support their chitinous exoskeleton. They have multifacted eyes, and a large prehensile tail that they use to sit on in conjunction with their lowermost pair of legs. Their color tends to mimic their surroundings. (the Badland natives are pale and brown). They have a unique form of communication, which involves various vocal clicks and whistles as well as way of interweaving their arms to create complex patterns. They also have an emerging technology, although they are a number of advances behind the majority of the galaxy. They have perfected the use of fluidics, as well as missile-based nuclear weapons. (HSR)
Kambrea
this Devaronian female worked for Nolaa Tarkona. When the New Republic sent a delegation to Ryloth to meet with the Diversity Alliance, Kambrea was appointed to lead the delegation. When the New Republic discovered the true nature of the Diversity Alliance, a firefight broke out. In the midst of the battle, Lusa used the Force to topple several tons of cargo crates on top of Kambrea. (TEP)
Kamiel, Earnst
this Justice Action Network terrorist leader was captured on Elrood following the Battle of Yavin. Kamiel was wanted by the Empire because he was the leader and founder of JAN, which rose to prominence on the planet Findris some sixteen years before the Battle of Hoth. The movement spread over much of the Colonies region of the galaxy before Kamiel’s capture. Kamiel himself was wanted by the Empire on many charges, including thousands of bombings and the cause of over 10,000 deaths. He also had the death sentence in 54 different systems. Shortly after being caught on Elrood, Kamiel was trnasported to Haldeen, where he was executed by a firing squad. (SWJ8)
Kamma
Shaara's older brother, Kamma was killed by Imperial troopers while trying to protect his sister from them. (TJP)
Kammris
a metal mined on Nkllon. (TLC)
Kamori
this planet was nearly destroyed by a series of intense earthquakes that occurred weeks after the destruction of Alderaan. All transportation, communications, and power were cut off, and hundreds of people were killed in the disaster. (SWAJ)
Kamori City
this is the capital city of the planet Kamori. (SWAJ)
Kamparas
this planet was the site of a Jedi training center. It later served as a storehouse of Imperial data during the reign of Emperor Palpatine. (TOJ, SOP)
Kampl
security guard at the LoBue casino. (HTTE)
Kamsul
this is one of the seven inhabited worlds of the Stenness System. (RD)
Kana’s Steel
this Imperial cruiser was under the command of Captain Williar Barrog during the Galactic Civil War. (TA)
Kanal Islands
this frigid polar chain of islands is found on the moon Rellnas Minor, and is one of the primary Rellarin population centers. (GG12)
Kanali Wafers
these tasty pastries are made by the natives of Eiattu. (XWWP)
Kanchen sector
area of the galaxy containing Xa Fel. It was attacked by Thrawn just prior to the Battle of Bilbringi, and was forced to surrender to the Empire. (TLC)
Kandos Shuttle
a space transport famous for leaving ahead of schedule. (TJP)
Kang and Lubrichs
a musical duo who performed during the middle years of the Old Republic. (TME)
Kanjil Mang
this Ishi Tib was a doctor and anthropologist who studied at the University of Tibrin. Mang did extensive research on the Ugnaught society on Bespin's Cloud City. (GG2)
Kann
a Mugaari cargo ferry destroyed during an Imperial raid on their hidden outpost. (TIE)
Kanno Sebak
this Sullustan was the promary representative of the Guild of Offworlder Skilled Laborers on Esseles during the New Order. It was Sebak who worked with Hall President Ralle to end the non-Human strikes that crippled Esselian businesses after the terrorist group known as the Faceless began destroying Imperial bases. (SWJ9)
Kant
primary star in the Kantel System. (SN)
Kanz Disorders
about 4,000 years before the Galactic Civil War, the provisional governor of the planet Argazda - Myrial - seceded his planet from the Old Republic and declared the Kanz Sector independent. He then launched into a series of conquests in which a number of planets were placed into slavery, including Lorrd. The outrage from the enslaved worlds met deaf ears in the Old Republic, for it was busy battling the outbreak of Sith magic in the galaxy. The Disorders lasted nearly 300 years before they were resolved by a joint task force of Jedi Knights and Old Republic armed forces. 300 million Lorrdians and 5 billion other beings were killed in the conflicts. (HSR, CSA)
Kanziwck Amphitheatre
an open-air entertainment facility. (RPG)
Kaoln
this Jedi remained hidden during Palpatine’s purge, and then later helped smuggle arms and other valuable goods for the Alliance. Kaoln once employed Nuendo Rash to transport goods from Tatooine, using a cargo of grain to hide the real cargo. (GG6)
Kaph-samekh-nine-cipher-nine-go-daleth
this code phrase was used by Etahn A'baht, during the blockade of the Koornacht Cluster. It released Task Force Aster to attack the Yevetha at Doornik-319. (SOL)
Kaplin Toologin
this self-important Twi'lek often poses as an insurance salesman wahen he travels. It is rumored that he is really a powerful crimelord. One of his favorite vacation spots is the Ithorian herdship Bazaar, where he frequents the Great Mother River Restaurant. (GA)
Kapp Dendo
this small-time shakedown artist was working on Tatooine with Winter, during the New Republic’s search for the Imperial Eidolon Base.
He was one of the Alliance's best special operatives, using his wits, slyness, and charisma to get the job done. He was also a great judge of character, and was responsible for recruiting many agents into the Alliance. Dendo was a Devaronian male, and he unknowingly hired Rogue Squadron to blow up some of Huff Darklighter’s buildings. This would allow Winter to infiltrate Darklighter’s safe and steal the data disk containing the location of the base and the weapons hidden there. Firith Olan’s agents got there first, and stole the disk before Winter could stop them. (XWBT, HXW)Kappa
the Imperial transport intercepted by Alliance starfighters as it tried to carry away the Cygnus Spaceworks technical staff. (XW)
Kappa-class Shuttle
this 35-meter shuttle is a personnel transport ship. It resembles the Lambda-class shuttle, but without the dorsal wing. The stabilizer wings on the Kappa-class shuttle are much smaller than the Lambda-class has, and are stationary. (WEG)
Kar Yang
this Hiitian bounty hunter came to Azool to learn of the whereabouts of Guri, after the human replica droid escaped the destruction of Prince Xizor’s skyhook. Yang and his own assistant droid tracked Guri to Murninkam, where she rescued the droid Doc. They followed her trail back to Hurd’s Moon, where the assistant droid initiated a plan to kill Yang and take Guri for itself. Kang overhead the conversation between the droid and its employer, and executed the droid shortly after they infiltrated Hurd’s Moon. After discovering where Trumble’s operating room was, Kang tried to recover Guri on his own. Guri complied, just long enough to catch Yang off-guard and disable him, then she killed him in self-defense. (SEE)
Karadbria
this individual once tried to create a Gamorrean board game. (SWJ10)
Karatha
this planet was the site of the Alliance’s Eyrie Base. From space, the planet is bathed in a blue-green atmosphere. Much of the planet is dominated by a soft mantle made of limestone, and many sink holes have formed on its surface over the millennia. (SWJ8)
Karazak
this is the primary planet in the Karazak System, located in the Outer Rim Territories. The planet is riddled with caves and tunnels, which are used by the Slaver Syndicate as a base of operations. Along with Zygeria and the Thalassian System, Karazak is one of the Outer Rim's slaving capitals. (GG9)
Karazak Slavers Guild
headquartered on the planet Karazak, this slaving operation maintained a transfer center on Gabredor III, which was led by Greezim Trentacal. Trentacal was hired by the Pentastar Alignment to kidnap the children of the ambassador of Cantras Gola, in an attempt to force PowerOn Conglomeration to remain with the Alignment. The children were rescued - and the transfer center destroyed - by the Red Moons, who were operating in the interests of the New Republic to defeat the Alignment. (TFE)
Karbonni Asteroid Belt
this asteroid belt is located in the Pax System. It was here that one of the two ships carrying gems from the Klatooinan Trade Guild, in payment for the rights to trade on Plagen, was lost. To this day, explorers of every kind seek the ship, called the Fool’s Gold, hoping to obtain fantastic wealth. (TSK)
Kardue'sai'Malloc
this Devish from the Kardue family was the third to bear that name and the sixteenth in a line of devoted Army supporters. He was also the last, for when the Empire ordered him to execute over 700 Devaronian supporters of the Alliance, he balked at military life. He fled Devaron, and ended up on Tatooine. There, he went by the name of Labria, where he is known as Mos Eisley's mascot drunkard. He tries to make a living as an information broker, but his constant state of inebriation nets him little in the way of valuable data. He is known to a few by the alias Airbal (Labria spelled backwards), which is the name his is using to save money in a Tatooine bank. He hopes one day to make it big and get off the desert world. In the meantime, he pursued the best the galaxy has to offer for music, despite Imperial restrictions on performers in general. He has an extensive (complete, in his estimation) collection of the galaxy's music hidden in his Mos Eisley residence. When Garindan told him that Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes were playing for Jabba, he became obsessed with seeing them. Knowing that Jabba didn't like him and wouldn't let him in, Kardue'sai'Malloc arranged for Valarian to dump the Max Rebo Band and hire the Nodes away from Jabba. At the same time, he tipped Jabba off to Valarian's transgression. In the resulting melee, he asked Wuher to offer the Nodes a chance to lay low, in exchange for playing at the Mos Eisley cantina for basically nothing. Thus, Kardue'sai'Malloc - Labria to his Mos Eisley friends - was present in the Mos Eisley cantina when Obi-Wan and Luke approach Han Solo for passage to the Alderaan system. Larbia eventually won most of the Nodes' musical instruments playing sabacc with Figrin. He used his ability to see infrared light to cheat Figrin, failing only to obtain Doikk Na'ts's Fizzz.
Kardue was eventually captured, some fifteen years after the Battle of Hoth. Kardue had been spotted on Tatooine, following the deaths of four mercenaries who were trying to kill him. Boba Fett tracked him to Peppel, somehow finding him by tracking sales of Merenzane Gold. Fett incapacitated Kardue, and brought him back to Devaron for sentencing. Before being turned over to the authorities, Kardue made Fett promise that his music collection would be recovered and saved for posterity. As per Devaronian law, Kardue was executed by a pack of quarra for his crimes. (SW, SCRE, TME, TBH)
Karduran Acrobats
these acrobats are known throughout the galaxy for their trapeze-like acts. (TCC)
Kareas Brandy
this distillation was favored by General Hestiv. (SOP)
Karedda
this planet is the third world in the Kessel System, and is too far removed from the inner two and the star, Kessa, to received much sunlight. Thus, Karedda is a frozen wasteland. Its orbit has been decaying, due to its proximity to the Maw during part of its orbital path, and will probably be swallowed by the black holes. (JASB)
Karena
a Jedi scholar from the Old Republic, who first used the term praxeum to describe the distillation of learning combined with action. (DA)
Karfeddion
a planet in the Senex Sector, it is known for its slave farms. (COJ)
Karflo Corporation
this conglomerate has subsidairy businesses in heavy mining, manufacturing, xenobiotechnology, colonial exploration, and research. Karflo was one of the original Signatory Sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority. (CSA)
Karflo
an Alliance freighter group that was part of a convoy trying to supply Admiral Harkov's defecting fleet. The convoy, and the Karflo group, were destroyed in an Imperial ambush. (TIE)
Kari
this is the sole sentient species is native to the planet Karideph. The Kari are small insectoids, with black exskeletons covering most of their bodies. They walk on two powerful legs, with two small arm-like appendages used to manipulate objects. Due to the huge, city-like structures which dominate the surface of the planet, many Kari live in a vast system of underground tunnels, and have never seen the light of the planet's primary star. Much of their effort is spent growing food, as the population of Karideph is nearly 100 billion Kari. The Kari as also adept at creating small appliances and machines, which they export in exchange for food. The basic societal element of the Kari is the Hatch, which describes a family of 20 to 30 individuals. It is the Hatches, not the Kari themselves, that form the individual personalities of Karideph. As a whole, the Kari have limited intelligence, but they have developed a system of songs that maintain histories and lessons from generation to generation. (GG6)
Karia Ver Seryan
Lando's third choice as a rich wife. Unknown to him, she is a life witch on Leria Kerlsil. She is a strikingly beautiful woman, with a tall, slender figure and deep purple eyes. She also has long, golden hair. She lives in a large mansion on Leria Kerlsil, but it is located in a deserted part of town. This is probably due to the knowledge that she is a life witch. The ostentacious gardening and landscaping givens the masion the feeling of a well-fortified castle. She is proud to have had 49 husbands during her lifetime, since she believes that she has given them all the gift of five added years. She made it onto Lando's list because she was married to an old acquaintence of Landos, Chanto Solk. Solk died after the five years Karia Supported him, and it was about five years after that time when Lando met Karia. Karia was the heiress to Solk's starship sales fortune. Lando visits her first, and is taken with her beauty as well as her fortunes. Fortunately, C-3PO and R2-D2 interrupt the marriage ceremony before Lando entered into the blood kiss. (AC)
Karideph
this planet is one of the most overpopulated places in the galaxy. Like Coruscant, Karideph's surface is dominated by cities, with any space not given over to buildings being consumed with endless tiers of well-groomed gardens. There is no longer any wilderness or wildlife on Karideph. Even the mountains and seas have been turned into terraced and manicured plots. Much of the planet's industry is geared toward the production of food for its incomprehensible numbers; foodstuffs also top the list of items imported to the planet. The planet’s native sentient race, the Kari, supported the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War, although they were prone to any attack which left them without a constant source of food. Karideph is located in the Minos Cluster. Its temperate climate once allowed the operation of farms. Its day lasts approximately 19 standard hours, and its year lasts 204 local days. (GG6)
Karin
this Baron was a native of the planet Yarrv, and ruled the Darpheon city-state during the Galactic Civil War. Karin was militaristic agitator who hoped to become King of Yarrv and subjugate the nearby planet of Steelious. A war with Steelious would require heavy investment in war materiel, and Karin's city-state was heavily involved with military manufacturing. Shortly after the Battle of Yavin, an Alliance protocol droid containing vital information on the Alliance's activities in the sector was damaged on Yarrv, and found employment in Karin's estate as a butler. Alliance agents were forced to infiltrate the Baron's estate and recover the droid. (WS)
Karinne
a Corvette operated by the Twi'Leks during the Galactic Civil War. It was attacked by the Star Destroyer Avenger while on a diplomatic mission to the Alliance. The Twi'Leks, at that time, were a neutral party in the war. The Corvette was rescued by a squadron of Alliance starfighters who drove off the Avenger. (XW)
Kariish
one of seven major Kentran cities on Orellon II, Kariish was ruled by King Jerius. (SWAJ)
Karka
an Alliance starfighter pilot who was killed in the offensive against Operation Strike Fear near Briggia. (XW)
Karka Kre'fey
this creamy-white-furred Bothan was the grandson of Laryn Kre'fey, and was a friend of Liska Dan'kre. He physically assaulted Gavin Darklighter at a gathering at Liska's home on Coruscant, claiming that Laryn's death besmirched the family honor. Gavin refused to be goaded by the large Bothan, and declined the challenge Kre'fey issued. (KT)
Karkak’k
this Gree is credited with the creation of the Karkak’k Marek device. (SWJ8)
Karkak’k Marek
this sensor-like device was created by the Gree Karkak’k, and is used to protect the huge starship known as the Rokak’k Baran. (SWJ8)
Karkan Ribenes
this rack of meaty ribs is often served seasoned with tomo spice. (SOP)
Karkas
this huge man was easily distinguished by his smashed-in face, one crushed eye, and muscular physique. He was one of the most wanted criminals in the galaxy during the Galactic Civil War, with a death sentence in over two dozen systems. He was wanted by the Empire, the Alliance, and even Black Sun for committing over 90 murders. Each time he murdered, Karkas carved the letter 'K' in his victim's forehead. Part of the time, Karkas was working for Jabba the Hutt. Karkas had agreed to submit to the B'omarr monk brain removal operation, which would allow Karkas' brain to be placed into another person's body, allowing Karkas to continue his criminal actions. However, Zak Arranda allowed the prisoner Jabba had held for Karkas' brain to escape, so Jabba transferred Karkas' brain to Zak's sister, Tash. They had plans to transfer Karkas' brain into the Shi'ido body of Hoole, but Hoole and Zak foiled their plans. (GOF7)
Karl, Terri
this Alliance cell organizer was based on the planet Lianna during the later years of the Galactic Civil War. Her cover was that of a socialite who was too flightly to be considered useful or reliable. This young, blonde woman was the daughter of a noble, Old Republic family. (ML)
Karlon
this Aqualish was responsible for the upbringing of his siblings on Ando, after the deaths of their parents. He later joined the Alliance, and became good friends with the Carosite Tamo Lan. However, Karlon was killed by Imperial forces on Bresnia. Tamo Lan agreed to look after Karlon's younger sister, Gondara. (SWJ10)
Karmida
this Old Tarmidian word translates to "Admiral." (VOF)
Karnak Alpha
this planet was home to a race of fur-covered creatures known simply as Karnak Alphans in Basic. (LO)
Karnak Alphan
this alien race is native to Karnak Alpha. They have humanoid dimensions, but were covered completely in fur. The Karnak Alphans held their children in a position of importance far above other races, for they valued their families and descendants greatly. They also have a great reverence for unusual zoological species, and have created unique, contained environments for their specimens. (LO)
Karolistan
this is one of two moons orbitting Kerest which were colonied by the Kerestians. (GG12)
Karr
this Imperial Lieutenant served under Administrator Brago, after Brago replaced Fuguee at the Kline Colony outpost. (SWJ10)
Karra
this planet is an intensely warm world covered with grassy plateaus and thick jungle canyons. Much of the indigenous life on Karra is insectoid, and the native Karrans have evolved into primitive insectivores. A group of settlers tried to establish a varmigio mine on the planet, but the mines were dry and provided no ore. The settlement was abandoned until the Empire tried to rejuvenate the mines. They met with the same result, and again the mines were abandoned. The mines were eventually destroyed by dense swarms of insects, presumably controlled by the Karrans. (SWAJ)
Karran
this race of large, fur-covered creatures evolved on the planet Karra. The Karrans subsist on the various insect species on the planet, and have a primitive culture. They have recently developed a form of hive mind, and seem to be able to control certain species of insects. The primary evidence of this control is the destruction of two failed varmigio mines on Karra, which were destroyed by huge swarms of insects. (SWAJ)
Karrde, Talon
a smuggler and information broker, Karrde learned the ropes of smuggling from Billey.
It was during this period that Karrde discovered the whereabouts of the Katana fleet by accident, when a botched operation left his crew's ship in an uncharted area of space. After leaving Billey’s operation, Karrde became one of Jorj Car'das' most trusted lieutenants. When Car'das suddenly disappeared about five years before the Battle of Endor, Karrde stepped in and took control of the operation. He quickly solidifed his power base, surviving seven different assassination attempts, four of which seemed to have Car'das behind them. Karrde commanded a group of highly-skilled thieves and mercenaries from his starship, the Wild Karrde. He more or less took control of most of the galaxy's smuggling after Jabba the Hutt's demise, although it was not a position he desired. He surrounded himself with the best people he could hire, including Mara Jade and the young slicer Ghent. During the time when Grand Admiral Thrawn returned from the Unknown Regions to harry the New Republic, Karrde found himself in the midst of the struggle when he intercepted Luke Skywalker in an empty section of space. He then hosted Han Solo and Lando Calrissian at his base on Myrkr, but forced to abandon the base when Imperial forces raided it. Karrde continued to assist the New Republic from a distance, and was instrumental in the recovery of a crystal gravfield trap receptor for the Republic. He was later instrumental in the formation of the Smuggler's Alliance. During the Caamas Incident, Karrde decided that it was time to search out Car'das, if not for his own personal reasons then to recover a copy on the Caamas Document. While Car'das did not have a copy of the Document, he did have complete history records of Moff Disra, Grodin Tierce, and Flim, which Karrde, with the help of Shada D'ukal, managed to return to Admiral Pellaeon aboard the Chimaera. Once Disra was brought to trial, Karrde's actions allowed the Republic and the remnants of the Empire to initiate a peace treaty. Ever the opportunist, Karrde proposed that he be allowed to set up an Intelligence agency that provided the same information to both the Empire and the New Republic. That way, there could be no secrets between them, especially if Karrde's agency remained neutral. Both sides agreed to the proposal. (HTTE, DFR, TLC, SOP, VOF)
Karreio
Crix Madine's former fiancee, Karreio was a supporter of the New Order, but she was oblivious to the Empire's atrocities. She died on Coruscant when the New Republic first reclaimed the planet from the Empire. (DS)
Karryntora
one of the main Wookiree tree-cities of the planet Kashyyyk. (TT)
Karsk, Amil
this Alliance fighter pilot was a rival of Biggs Darklighter. On a mission against a large number of TIE Fighters, Biggs recorded five kills and should have been named ace, while Karsk recorded four. Karsk later claimed to have made the kill Biggs' claimed was his third. Biggs let him have it, and to let Karsk know that he knew about the deception, any time Biggs obtained five of anything, he gave Karsk the third. During a series of five scheduled patrols Biggs was to fly, he gave Karsk the third. This mission was a simple escort mission to Alderaan. However, while on layover on Alderaan, Karsk was killed when the Death Star destroyed Alderaan. (XWN)
Karstaxon Region
this area of space is located near the Lesser Plooriod Cluster. (GG12)
Karuki
a fast-paced dance performed on Tatooine. Many tourists come to the planet to see the dance performed in person. (RPG)
Karvoss II
a planet. (CRO)
Karvrish Canopy
this style of awning or canopy is identifiable by its woven leaves. (TFE)
Kasa Horansi
on the the four main Horansi tribes. (WEG)
Kasarax
one of the Swimming People of Dellalt, he is Shazeen's nephew. He is the Top Bull in the lake near J'uoch's mining camp when Han Solo, Chewbacca, Badure, and Hasti arrive on Dellalt, after having bested his uncle in combat. He has since gained a lot of power over the humans who use the lake, as well as the other sauropteroids, charging exorbitant prices for transport while harshly discouraging other Swimmers from operating on the lake. When Han asks for transport, Kasarax demands 40 driit each. This enrages Shazeen, who asks for no payment for transport. This leads to a race and, eventually, physical combat between the two. Kasarax is bested by Shazeen in this second battle, and is forced out of power. (HSL)
Kasey
a former pirate and smuggler based on Demophon, Kasey fell in love with Enid Vahr. He often worked with the bounty hunter, Bower. (SN)
Kashi
this planet was destroyed soon after the formation of the Old Republic. The exact cause is unknown, but the system's primary star suddenly went supernova and wiped out the entire system. Kashi was the homeworld of the legendary Kashi Mer culture. (SWAJ)
Kashi Mer
an extinct culture that reached its height sometime before the formation of the Old Republic. The culture was wiped out when the primary star supporting the planet Kashi went supernova and destroyed the entire system. (SWAJ)
Kashyyyk
this jungle planet, known for its deadly flora and fauna, is the Wookiee home world, although there are legends that say the Wookiees settled Kashyyyk after travelling from another planet. There are four main continents on the planet, separated by bands of ocean studded with archipelagoes. There is a small region of desert near the equator. The Wookiees live in huge tree cities built to elevate them from the dangerous lower levels of the jungle. The Wookies discovered that the jungle had seven distinct levels, each defined by the amount of light it receives. The lower levels - designated first, second, and third - have plants which are phosphorescent, providing their own light. Wookiees never traveled below the fourth level. The normal Kashyyyk rotational period lasts about 26 standard hours; its year lasts 381 local days. It is located in the Sumitra Sector, and has three moons. (SW, HTTE, HTSB, REB, DK, RD)
Kasck
a Bothan in Page's Commandos, specializing in infiltration techniques and shadowing. (HTSB)
Kasm Gundar
an Alpheridian. (DE2)
Kasmin
manufacturers of hovercraft turbopumps, Kasmin makes the most refined heavy-duty blowers on the Market. Mekuun used Kasmin pumps to power the Hoverscout combat vehicle. (ISB)
Kassar Kosciusko
this Tarro was a friend of Meysen Kayson, and an operative and assassin working for the Alliance. He saved Kayson's life on Pernam Minor. (GG12, SWAJ)
Kassen
one of Plourr’s sisters, Kassen was abused and executed by the Priamsta during their successful coup against Uthorrferrell Cartha. (XWWP)
Kast, Jodo
the bounty hunter wore Mandlorian shocktrooper armor, similar to that worn by Boba Fett, although it is unknown if his armor is as modified. Known as a ruthless and cunning bounty hunter, Jodo Kast patterned his own life after Boba Fett, and often let his quarry assume he was the famous bounty hunter. He often got jobs for his resemblance to Fett, when the party posting the bounty wanted Fett's reputation but couldn't afford it. It was Kast who pursued Ponda Baba through Truuzdann. He later teamed up with Puggles Trodd and Zardra when he was approached by Captain Parlan to hunt down Adar Tallon. When Kast took a New Republic bounty to hunt down Jerresk’s pirates, he came under the notice of Dengar, who relayed the hunter’s impersonation of Boba Fett to Fett himself. Fett, using the alias Sava Brec Madak, hired Kast to hunt down the ficticious Satnik Hiicrop. Hiicrop was none other than Boba Fett, who managed to capture Kast on Nal Hutta some five years after the Battle of Yavin. Fett injected Kast with a neural toxin to disable him, then blew up the building Kast was lying in. (TM, SCRE, EGC, TOD)
Katana
lead Dreadnaught in the Katana Fleet. (DFR)
Katana Fleet
200 D-class Heavy Cruisers that were fitted with full-rig slave circuitry to cut down on the huge crew size (only needed about 2,000 crewmen). Called "The Dark Force" due to their dark coloration and/or lack of interior lighting. These ships were lost when a hive virus invaded the crew. The dying crew tried to slave all the ships together, but the command crew was by this time also insane, and they jumped into hyperspace and disappeared. (DFR)
Katarn
a predatory native to the planet Kashyyyk. (HTTE)
Katarn, Kyle
Kyle Katarn was born to a farming family on Sulon, and was raised with the ideals of hard work and perseverence. When he was old enough, he enrolled in the Academy for two reasons. First, it would allow him to pursue his own military interests. Second, he felt that it would help his father gain prosperity and recognition. While he was at the Academy, Kyle's family - and all of Sulon - were destroyed in an Imperial invasion. The Empire's agents at the Academy blamed the attack on the Alliance, spreading the seeds of hatred for the Alliance. They failed to cultivate them, though, when they denied Kyle funeral leave. Thus, he grew to hate the Empire equally.
As the Empire became more crystallized, Kyle became more and more frustrated with his service to it. When he encountered the captive Jan Ors, she persuaded him to help her escape. The persuasion came at a time when Kyle was most disheartened, and so he freed her and took up the life of a mercenary. He worked for anyone who would pay him, since he had no love for the Empire or the Alliance. However, Jan Ors petitioned Mon Mothma to seek out and hire Kyle Katarn, for she recognized in him the potential ally he could be. Mon Mothma agreed.
His first mission was part of Operation Skyhook. He was asked to single-handedly infiltrate the secret Imperial base on Danuta and steal the plans to the original Death Star. He succeeded, escaping the base and turning the plans over to the Alliance. He stayed with the Alliance, and was the agent responsible for obtaining early clues to the Empire's Darktrooper development program. Katarn, again working alone, discovered the location of several manufacturing facilities and the main Darktrooper base - the Arc Hammer - and was able to defeat Rom Mohc in one-on-one combat to halt the Darktrooper development and destroy the Arc Hammer.
When Katarn returned from these missions, he was asked to train a group of crack Alliance commandos for undercover missions such as Operation Skyhook. Kyle agreed, and quickly formed a tight-knit group of agents. When Kyle retired from service, one of the commandos - Lieutenant Page - took over as the leader of the commando squad.
Sometime afterward, Kyle was visited by the spirit of Rahn, and told of the Jedi heritage of his father. Many years before, Kyle’s father had helped a Jedi Master close of the Valley of the Souls. When the Dark Jedi Jerec tried to enter the Valley, Rahn managed to penetrate the physical world and enlist Kyle’s help in defeating Jerec and his minions. (DF, SWSB, DA, DF2)
Katarn, Morgan
this native of Sulon was Kyle Katarn's father. He was also quite sensitive to the Force, but was untrained. Morgan retired at about the time Kyle enrolled in the Academy. Shortly afterward, the Empire subjugated Sulon. Morgan couldn't sit back and watch his world destroyed, so he joined the Alliance. During the evacuation of his friends and his assisting the Alliance, Morgan learned of the location of the Valley of the Jedi. He used many tricks to hide the location of the Valley from evil eyes, including creating a map to its planet in the ceiling tiles of his house. He told his good friend Qu Rahn about his discovery, for Rahn was also searching for its location. Rahn recognized the strength of the Force in Morgan, and realized that Kyle would eventually become a Jedi. Rahn entrusted his lightsaber to Morgan to give to Kyle, so that he could locate the Valley and protect it from Dark Jedi. After Rahn's death at Jerec's hands, Jerec who travelled to Sulon and killed Morgan and stole the tiles. (DF2)
Katarn Commandos
the crack squadron of guerilla warriors who were teamed with the former mercenary Kyle Katarn during the early days of the Galactic Civil War. When Katarn retired from active duty, Page rose from the ranks to become the leader of the group. Their name changed to Page's Commandos, but their expertise didn't change. (DF, DFRSB)
Katarra
this young, female Wookiee led the underground resistance which sprang up after the Empire subjugated Kashyyyk and began taking Wookiees as slaves. She organized Wookiees in the city of Rwookrrorro and its environs. Like her father, Tarkazza, Katarra was a striped Wookiee distinguished by her brown fur and tan stripe. (RD)
Katchni
a creature without any sense of reason or control. (VOF)
Kateru Sea
one of the two oceans which cover the planet Gacerian. (PG2)
Kathol Outback
a wild area of space located in Kathol Sector, across the Marcol Void from more populated areas. Much of the Outback is unexplored, although there are several small settlements maintained by colonists, refugees, criminals, and religious cults. Most of the settlements were unaware of the events in the rest of the galaxy, and there were several colonies which had never heard of any government but the Old Republic. (SOP, KO)
Kathol Republic
this collection of ten star systems found in the Kathol Outback was created by a group of renegade politicians who saw that the Old Republic was crumbling and chose to set up their own government. They settled on fourteen worlds, twelve of which required some terraforming in order to be habitable. In order to ensure that all members worlds would be adequately defended in case of attack, all member worlds maintain a mutual defense pact. The seat of the Republic's government is located on the moon Dayark. Each member planet of the Republic elects eleven senators to represent them in the Republic’s government, regardless of the individual populations. One senator from each planet is nominated for the position of president of the Republic, and this position is then voted on by all the worlds. (KO)
Kathol Rift
this collection of young suns and nebulous gas clouds forms the boundary of the Kathol Outback, along with the Marcol Void. No one has been able to navigate through the Rift and return, although it is rumored that the Aing-Tii monks use the Rift as a way to hide their worlds. (KO)
Kathol Sector
this is a remote section of the galaxy which was overtaken by Moff Sarne shortly after the Battle of Endor. The Empire had held the sector during the later years of the New Order, but Sarne was unable to take control of more than a quarter the entire sector. The Imperial capital of the sector was Kal-Shebbol. Much of the sector is uncharted, especially the Kathol Outback and the Kathol Rift. (GG2, DARK)
Kathol Tyranny
this was the name used by Sho’ban Do to describe his political stance and his vision of the Kathol Republic under his rule. (KO)
Katsu Line
one of three major monorail commutubes connecting various locations in Umgul City. The Katsu Line circles around the city, and it intersected by the Shedra and Raceway Lines. (JASB)
Kattellyn
this yellow star is at the center of the Kattellyn system. (PG2)
Katth, Zasm
one of the Emperor Palpatine's Dark Side Elite, Katth was activated by Operation Shadow Hand. Sedriss commissioned Katth and Baddon Fass to perform a number of activities on Nar Shaddaa. First, they were to enlist the aid of Boba Fett in tracking down the Millennium Falcon. Second, they were to hunt down and destroy Vima-Da-Boda. Third, they were to report on the Falcon's whereabouts so that Sedriss could capture it. Katth and Fass, both grizzled veterans of Palpatine's rule, failed on all counts, as Boba Fett escaped them, and they were both unable to capture the Falcon. Katth perished aboard his Star Destroyer Invincible when it mistakenly locked onto Nar Shaddaa's control tower with its tractor beam. The collision destroyed the capital ship and all its crew. (DE2)
Katykam
this albino Wookiee was Crying Dawn Singer’s stage manager. When the Shashay was kidnapped on Najarka, Katykam was executed and brought to the Imperial Biological Research Center on the planet. The Wookiee’s body was probed and dissected and hung out to be bled dry. (TA)
Kaul
a city on the continent of Tronis, on the planet Algara II. (PG2)
Kauri
this New Republic
Agave-class interdiction picket ship was assigned to the Glorious. in its attempt to capture the Teljkon vagabond. The Kauri was assigned to keep the vagabond from jumping to hyperspace by projecting a false mass-shadow into hyperspace near the ship. The Kauri was destroyed when the vagabond fled into hyperspace when Lando Calrissian breached its inner hull. (BTS)
Kauron System
this star system held a large asteroid belt, which was the home base of the Cavrilhu Pirates for many years. They abandoned the base after it was infiltrated by Luke Skywalker during the Caamas Incident. (SOP)
Kauronian
an alien race. (TME)
Kavam
this chemical is essential to the creation of bacta. It works with alazhi to form the thick, healing fluid. (SWAJ)
Kavil's Corsairs
one of several pirate groups operating under the Blazing Claw sigil, this pirate group recruited Leonia Tavira after she fled Eiattu. (HXW)
Kavsrach
this Twi'leki restaurant opened up in Imperial City on Coruscant during the years following the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn. It was owned by Car'ulorn. (IJ)
Kay-Gee
this planet was the site of a palace coup financed and armed by supporters of Seti Ashgad and Dzym as part of their plan to lure New Republic forces into small battles while Dzym took control of the galaxy. (POT)
Kaydiss
this mosgoth, native to Togoria, was provided to a young Han Solo for use in training to ride the great beasts. The Togorian Rrowv taught Han to fly, and Kaydiss was a willing and able mount. Han once took Bria Tharen for a ride on Kaydiss. (TPS)
Kaylon
this gas is often used in fluorescent-style lighting. (TA)
Kayson
this grizzled alien ran Kayson's Weapons Shop in Mos Eisley. Kayson has a sour disposition and atrocious manners. He is a hulking humanoid with short fur and an optical enhancer worn over his left eye. (GG7)
Kayson's Weapons Shop
a firearms distributor in Mos Eisley. (GG7, TME)
Kayven Whistlers
an avian race of carnivores. Jabba the Hutt kept a group of them in a captive webbing at his Mos Eisley townhouse. If a burglar tripped the security alarms, the net would fall an entrap them, allowing the kayven to consume them while they struggled. The kayven measures one meter in length. (GG7, TME)
Kazellis
manufacturers of freighters and other large starships. (SS)
Kazlin 5
a planet. (SWJ10)
Kd-3
this is the designation of one of Taim & Bak’s starship light blaster cannons. They can be mounted in retractable turrets for easy deployment against ground troops. (SWJ9)
Kdak
this ancient beast was found in the Colla-Di caverns of Arda-2. It was a huge, slug-like creature who mouth was ringed by several thick tendrils. These tendrils could be used as feelers, but could also grip prey and drag it into its beaked mouth. Located above their mouths, the kdak have nine eyes. The kdak exudes a strange-smelling slime as it travels. (CSWEA)
KE-40409
this is the designation of the reconnaissance X-Wing flown by Plat Mallar while stationed aboard the Venture during the new Republic’s battle with the Yevetha. (TT)
Ke'dem
a variation of an Old Corellian term for a person who condemned or fallen. (TFE)
Kech, Nakk
this Khuiumin Survivor was the Captain of Rock Squadron, under the command of Jacob Nive. He was killed several months after Corran Horn - under the alias Jenos Idanian - joined the Survivors, when the Invidious suddenly jumped out of the system during a raid. Another Invid raid - under the command of Shala the Hutt - was under attack, and Leonia Tavira felt that the losses to Rock Squadron were minimal compared to the other group. (IJ)
Kedran Lip-smear
a lipstick that it impregnated with a poison that can stun a victim. The wearer must take the antidote before putting it on. (MTS)
Kedriss One
one of the Old Republic starships sent to evacuate Ossus, during the Great Sith War. It was destroyed by the Mandalorian warriors and their war mounts before it could land on the planet. (TSW)
Kee
a Yuzzem slave who was working for the Empire on Circarpous V. He, along with Hin, were getting fed up with the demands place on them by the local Imperials, and started destroying everything they saw. They were imprisoned by Grammel, and continued to wreak havoc by killing their fellow prisoners. This was OK with Grammel, as it helped eliminate certain captives. When Grammel placed Luke and Leia in the Yuzzems' cell, Luke began to communicate with them, and gained Hin and Kee's trust. Together, they escaped the prison compound and set out to find the Temple of Pomojema and the Kaiburr crystal. Kee was killed at the temple by Darth Vader. (SME)
Kee-Piru
one of the first Mon Calamari floating cities destroyed by the World Devastators. (DESB)
Keed
an alien race native to the planet Keedad. (CRO)
Keedad
this temperate planet is the homeworld of the Keed race. (CRO)
Keee-s'ae
this is the Gacerite name for the singing forest found on the An-Elto continent of Gacerian. It is made up of s'ae trees which sense the planet's seismic activity and resonate to the vibrations of the earth. (PG2)
Keeheen
an orphaned Trianii, Keeheen was adopted by his aunt after an "accidental" dump of toxic waste began killing his family and ruining their farm. Keeheen watched with interest as the Trianii Rangers moved in to apprehend the culprits, and he decided that he would become a Ranger. He excelled in his studies, and quickly surpassed his classmates. He became the youngest commissioned Ranger in the history of the service. During his stay on Trian, he met and fell in love with Atuarre. He proposed to her the first time they met, but she politely turned him down. Keeheen wouldn't take "no" for an answer, and maintained close ties to her. Atuarre eventually fell in love with him, and they were soon married. Atuarre also began training as a Ranger, and they were moved to Fibuli. There, Atuarre gave birth to their only child, Pakka. Then, the Corporate Sector Authority annexed Fibuli and rounded up any dissenters. Keeheen was among the loudest, and he was taken prisoner, along with Pakka. The Authority tortured Pakka in front of his eyes, but he resisted their attempts to get him to cooperate. He was imprisoned at Stars' End, but was eventually rescued by Atuarre and Pakka, with the help of Han Solo and Chewbacca. Since then, Keeheen has returned to duty with the Rangers, and became an Administrator. (HSE, CSA)
Keehon
this Imperial Lieutenant served under Administrator Brago, after Brago replaced Fuguee at the Kline Colony outpost. (SWJ10)
Keek
(1) a taller, broader Brigian than Hissal, Keek's darker coloer sets him apart as well. He is the Chief of the Internal Security Police for the Brigian New Regime, and wears a very guady outfit and plumed helmet to help increase his stature. He wants to gain control of the planet, and to that end he has decided to close down all institutions of higher learning. Their education of the masses encouraged freedom of speech and the ability to govern themselves, threatening Keek's position. (HSL)
(2) this New Republic K-Wing bomber pilot was assigned to the Fifth Battle Group. Keek was killed in the unsuccessful blockade of Doornik-319. (SOL)
Keeper
a group of CR90 Corvettes used by the Empire during the Galactic Civil War, the Keeper group was used to escort prison ships on transfer missions. (TIE)
Keeper of Promises
this Qom Jha was one of the few that had ever gotten into the caverns below the High Tower and seen the Threateners up close. He was assigned by Eater of Fire Creepers to lead Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade to the Tower, along with Splitter of Stones and Builder with Vines, as well as the Qom Qae Child of Winds. (VOF)
Kei
this Yevethan female was Nil Spaar's primary wife. She gave him two strong nitakka and a a beautiful marasi before she died of the gray death. Kei was the darna of his females. (SOL)
Kek, Bolton
this man was one of the original designers of the neural network designed for use in the IG series of assassin droids. He had retired to Peridon’s Folly, departing from Imperial service on what he deemed "moral grounds." While on Peridon’s Folly, Kek sold his services to the various weapons designers there. However, he did not escape the notice of IG-88, which had discovered the whereabouts of the entire team of engineers which designed it, during its escape from the Holowan Labs. IG-88B, after dispatching Grlubb’s rivals, broke into Kek’s house and killed the engineer in while he slept. (TBH)
Kel
(1) a city on the continent of Dysis, on the planet Algara II (PG2)
(2) the false identity used by Elea Poista in order to run her black-market sales operation. Kel was supposedly a native of the planet Galltine. (GG2)
Kel Tag
an Ithorian sport, played on the herdship Bazaar. (GA)
Kel-Mar
manufacturers of starship power couplers. (ISB)
Kelada
this industrial planet is located in the Anarid Cluster. It was the site of an Arakyd factory and was a major supplier of repulsorlift components and AT-AT parts for the Empire. The once-beautiful world was turned into an industrial wasteland due to the intense manufacturing that was required to support the Imperial war machine. (SWAJ)
Keldor, Ohran
one of the designers of the original Death Star, he taught at Moff Tarkin's Omwat orbital school. Ohran and his colleagues were on the first Death Star when it destroyed Alderaan. They were dropped off on Carida as the Death Star made its way to Yavin 4. He is about 30 years older than Leia Organa. Keldor was killed on Belsavis while trying to captured the escaped Leia Organa, when he fell from one of the mobile vine-coffee beds. (COJ)
Kell Dragon
a flat-bodied, short-legged cousin of the krayt dragon, the kell dragon is a mottled grey in color and plated with armor-like scales. Three rows of spikes stud the dorsal ridges of the dragon, starting near the nose and travelling down to its hindquarters. (DF, DF2)
Kell Mark II
an out-dated heavy assault rifle built on Dra III. (HSL)
Kell Plath
this subdivision of the city of Sodonna, on the planet Teyr, was later renamed River Gardens. (SOL)
Kell Plath
this Fallanassi term translates roughly into Basic as "held breath," and refers to their meditative techniques. (SOL)
Kell Plath Corporation
this Teyr-based conglomerate ran a number of businesses and housing complexes in the city of Sodonna. It also owned the starship Star Morning, which figured prominently in the Fallanassi migration through the Koornacht Cluster. (SOL, TT)
Kell Plath 13
this location, found in the city of Sodonna, was the last known address of Trobe Saar. Akanah used it to try and locate the Fallanassi on the planet Teyr. She recognized the origin of the words "Kell Plath." After the Fallanassi fled Teyr, the Kell Plath subdivision was renamed to be River Gardens. (SOL)
Kella Rand
this reporter for the Galactic News Network was sent to Elom to cover a mining revolt. (SWAJ)
Keller's Void
this region of hyperspace connects the Calus and Wroona Systems. It is named for the trader who first discovered it. (SWAJ)
Kellering
an Imperial scientist assigned to Dr. Eloy's team. Dr. Kellering assisted in the development of the second-generation laser cannons for the second Death Star under Bevel Lemelisk. Kellering was the scientist who approached Manda D'ulin about gaining Mistryl security for the project, code-named Hammertong. (TME)
Kelliak Arms and Armor Company
KAAC tried to persuade the Empire that their Freerunner CAV was the ultimate in fast, flexible firepower. The Empire didn't go for their advertising campaign, and the Freerunner didn't appeal to them. So, KAAC was forced into unloading the Freeruner wherever there was a buyer, which usually meant selling them to petty arms dealers and undercover Alliance agents. The company eventually went bankrupt. (RASB)
Kellner, Daria
one of Thadius Black's associates, Daria is a human female. (SN)
Kelmut Wolg
a thin, severe Quarren, Wolg was the assistant to Moren Chonk as Manager of Morjanssik. However, it is Wolg who actually ran the city, as Chonk was more or less incompetent. He is extremely xenophobic, and had no liking for the Alliance. He made a deal on the side with the Empire to rid the planet of its Alliance supporters. (DU)
Kelp Gnat
this insect, native to the planet Rodia, was grown to enormous proportions by Zubindi Ebsuk. The blue bugs created by Zubindi resembled huge berries, and were extremely tasty. Their flesh had a meaty texture that was juicy and sweet. In the wild, kelp gnats grow for a single day before they die. Zubindi managed to keep them alive for a year, causing them to grow small tentacles and move about. (POT)
Kelro
this hot, desolate world is the second planet in the Lazerian System. (TSK)
Kelrodo-Ai
this planet is the site of a famous gelatin mine run by Baron-Administrator Drom Guldi. (DS)
Kelsh
a bronze-colored metal often used to decorate clothing. (TJP)
Keltos IV
this Mid Rim world is located in the Keltos System of the Irnaj Sector. It was the site of an Imperial Solar Plexus base situated in orbit around the planet. (CRO)
Keltric
a New Republic Colonel who assisted Colin Darkmere by leading a field operation to learn more about the World Devastators. (DESB)
Kemple, Bran
Plawal's town boss, following the disappearance of Nubblyk the Slyte. Kemple didn't follow Nubblyk's smuggling activities, and the town suffered because of the lack of traffic. His alien race is not known. (COJ)
Kemplex IX
a dead moon located in the ancient Cron System, in the Auril Sector, it was the site of an Old Republic hyperspace station. It was the location chosen by Captain Vanicus to mass the Old Republic's fleet against Ulic Qel-Droma. He chose it because he believed Qel-Droma would attack there. Instead, Qel-Droma attacked Coruscant while its defenses were down. (TSW)
Kempman
this Alliance container transport group was supporting the Organarms deep-space facility when it was attacked by Imperial forces. The facility, and the entire Kempman group, was destroyed. (TIE)
Kempo, Lex
a good-looking young Corellian known as the "Mad Vornskr," Lex was a member of the Red Moons. Prior to his service under Andrephan Stormcaller, Kempo claimed to have been a member of an elite stormtrooper unit and several mercenary groups.
In fact, Lex had been conscripted in the Imperial military after a drinking and bragging session in a Corellian bar left him too hungover to remember how he had gotten there. He proved himself tougher, faster, and better than his fellow soldiers, but this also earned him their hatred. Lex was assigned to the 676th Light Support Scouts to keep him out of the way, and took the first chance he could find to sneak away and join the world of freelance soldiers. He kept and wore a modified suit of scout trooper armor, which had been dulled and therma-painted to match the surroundings in which he worked. Kempo managed to escape from firefights that no being could have survived, and an acquaintence once told him he was as "mad as a vornskr." He liked the description, and kept the nickname "Mad Vornskr." Sometime later, he joined the Alliance as a pathfinder and scout, and worked closely with the Red Alpha unit. When Andrephan Stormcaller broke away from the New Republic, Kempo followed him to join the Red Moons. He was part of the assault team that attacked the Karazak Slavers Guild on Gabredor III. Kempo was responsible for driving a repulsorsled laden with explosives into the primary entrance to the slavers' compound, killing himself in the resulting infreno. However, Kempo "went out with a blaze of glory," having set up the explosions to burn a huge, crescent shape in the compound, marking the destruction as casued by the Red Moons. (SWJ8, TFE)Ken
a small child discovered by an unknown Jedi Knight, Ken was raised by the DJ-88 caretaker droid in the Lost Coty of the Jedi. His origins have been kept a secret, but he has fairly good control of the Force. As long as he can remember, he has worn a birthstone on a silver chain, although its origins are unknown to him as well. The stone is a hemispherical piece of silver crystal. He is restricted to living within the limits of the Lost City until he is old enough and experienced enough to survive by himself. Kadann foresaw that Ken would be able to bring Trioculus down, which was a prophecy fulfilled when Ken learned about Trioculus by secretly reading DJ-88's files on the Slavelord. He was 12 years old when Luke Skywalker took him out of the Lost City and trained him. His name, Ken, is taken from his mother's name, for Ken is the child of the Jedi woman Kendalina. He is sought later by Kadann, who believes he can obtain the location of the Lost City of the Jedi from Ken. Kadann, in an effort to make Ken give him the location of the green marble entrance, reveals a stone which fits perfectly with Ken's birthsone. Once inside the City, Kadann and DJ-88 reveal that Ken is the child of Kendalina and Triclops. Kendalina wanted Ken hidden from Palpatine, who was in fact Ken's grandfather, so she had someone hide him in the Lost City City of the Jedi. (LCJ, ZHR, PDS)
Kendalina
a human female, she was also a Jedi Knight known by Triclops before his imprisonment on Duro. Kendalina was captured in Palpatine's Jedi purge, and sentenced to the Imperial asylum on Kessel. There, she met Triclops, also a prisoner in the asylum. Together, they gave birth to Ken, the Jedi Prince. She had bright, gray eyes. (MMY, PDS)
Kendy, Machel
Imperial Palace Security guard, working for the New Republic as a Lieutenant. (TLC)
Kenlin, Bors
this man was trhe Captain of the Xucphra Rose, the first bacta transport ship captured by Rogue Squadron, in the time leading up to the Battle of Thyferra. Kenlin surrendered his ship as soon as Wedge Antilles guaranteed the safety of the crews' families. (BW)
Kenobi, Obi-Wan (Ben)
Obi-Wan was taken from his family at a ery early age, once his affinity with the Force was evident. Note that the novelization of Return of the Jedi claims Obi-Wan was the first son of a moderately wealthy family, and he was a fast learner. He sailed through his education at the Academy, and was praised by his family as well as his acquaintances in the Old Republic. His ability to control the Force was also evident, and he was recruited into the ranks of the Jedi Knights
. As a young Jedi, Obi-Wan was trained by Yoda, and quickly learned the value of patience and hard work in understanding the Force. Once Yoda was elected the Jedi Council of twelve Masters, Obi-Wan’s training was continued by Qui-Gon Jinn. They were at odds with each other quite often, as Qui-Gon was headstrong while Obi-Wan was more practical. However, their opposing personalities blended them into an effective duo. The pair were dispatched to Naboo during the Trade Federation’s blockade of the planet, and the situation brought their differences to a head. When Qui-Gon discovered the young Anakin Skywalker, he told the Jedi Council that he no longer needed to train Obi-Wan. Obi-Wan took it as a personal affront, and despite the thrill of actually becoming a Jedi Knight and progressing to Master, he resented Qui-Gon’s impertinence. Their differences were quickly resolved as the Battle of Naboo came to a head, and they battled the Sith Lord Darth Maul in the depths of the palace in Theed. When Qui-Gon was killed, Obi-Wan was forced to watch from behind a laser barrier. As soon as the barrier dropped, Obi-Wan attacked, pressing the battle until he was caught off-guard. Darth Maul forced him into a power shaft and nearly killed Obi-Wan, but the Jedi managed to recover Qui-Gon’s lightsaber and eliminated Maul. Shortly thereafter, Obi-Wan was given the title of Jedi Knight. At the same time, against Yoda’s judgement, Obi-Wan was also named Anakin’s Master. As a Jedi and as a Soldier, Obi-Wan was promoted to General in the Old Republic, and gained acclaim during the Clone Wars, fighting along side Anakin Skywalker and Bail Organa. Following the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan tried to train his friend Anakin in the ways of the Force, but could not control his young student's need for more and more instruction. Anakin was brash and headstrong, and the discipline needed to master the Light Side were too much for him. Anakin became a pupil of Senator Palpatine, and Obi-Wan was powerless to stop his descent to the Dark Side. Obi-Wan tried everything he could to reason with Anakin and return him to the Light Side, but to no avail. Following a particularly heated argument, Anakin and Obi-Wan found themselves drawing their lightsabers and dueling ferociously. As luck would have it, Anakin faltered, and fell into a pit of molten lava. Obi-Wan, already distraught for his failing to keep Anakin in the Light Side, tried to rescue his friend by pulling him from the searing lava and returning him to the Old Republic's cybernetic surgeons. However, Obi-Wan was suspicious of the new Emperor Palpatine's sway over Anakin, and quickly surmised that the Emperor would stop at nothing to avenge his pupil's injuries. Obi-Wan quickly discussed a plan with Bail Organa and other Republic members before whisking Anakin's wife and unborn twins away from the Emperor. He persuaded Bail Organa to take in the young mother and her daughter. He then fled to Tatooine, where he convinced his brother, Owen Lars, and his wife, Beru, to take in the infant son of Anakin. Obi-Wan then hid himself in the Jundland Wastes of Tatooine, assuming the name Ben and promoting the image of a crazy old hermit. When Artoo-Detoo delivered a message from the daughter of Anakin Skywalker almost 20 years later, Obi-Wan was forced out of hiding. He enlisted the aid of Luke Skywalker - Anakin's son - in seeing the plans to the first Death Star safely to Alderaan. When this plan was foiled, Obi-Wan saw that he must sacrifice himself for the greater good of the Alliance. In a great lightsaber duel with his former friend Anakin Skywalker - who was now the infamous Darth Vader - Obi-Wan martyred himself, thus allowing his spirit-self to become one with the Force. This allowed him to continue to assist Luke's development as a Jedi while remaining hidden from the eyes of Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader. Obi-Wan's spirit visited Luke on Hoth, after Luke's escape from the Wampa Ice Creature. He told Luke to go to Dagobah and seek out Yoda, for Obi-Wan sensed that his old master yet lived, and could help Luke ascend to the ranks of the Jedi Knights. His spirit reappeared twice more to Luke on Dagobah, urging the young man to continue his training. The younger Obi-Wan Kenobi was portrayed by Ewan MacGregor in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, and by Sir Alec Guinness in the second three Star Wars films. Obi-Wan was also portrayed by Bernard Behrens in the Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back Radio Drama on National Public Radio. (SW, SWR, ESB, ESBR, ROTJ, SW1)Kenobi Medallion
this award, presented by the Alliance, was bestowed upon those individuals who sacrificed everything for the elimination of the New Order. Thus, the award was only given posthumously. Jek Porkins was one of the first recipients of the award, for his heroic actions in the Battle of Yavin. (MTS)
Kenobi Offensive
a series of military maneuvers employed by Obi-wan Kenobi, when he was a general with the Old Republic. (TB)
Kenow
a Colonel in Klyn Shanga's rag-tag militia, Kenow was charged with intercepting Vuffi Raa on Oseon 6845. Unfortunately, Kenow was discovered by Lando Calrissian, who killed him in self-defense. Lando was arrested, but charged with carrying a concealed weapon, due to eye-witness accounts of his defense. Kenow and Shanga fought together in the Battle of the Rood as boys. (LCF)
Kentra
a species of winged, fur-covered aliens native to the planet Orellon I. The kentra were divided into four specific racial groups: jungle Kentra, spotted Kentra, striped Kentra, and the brown folk Kentra. It is believed that they chose to name themselves Kentra after the arrival of Michael Tandre to Orellon II. Tandre was forced to land his ship, the Alpha Kentrum, on the planet,and he became a sort of spiritual leader for the Kentra. (SWAJ)
Kerane's Folly
named after a mad prospector named Kerane, this legendary asteroid in the Hoth system is reportedly composed of pure platinum. Kerane was the first to locate the asteroid, and even brought back a small sample to verify its composition. However, when Kerane returned to the asteroid belt to recover the asteroid, he was never able to find it. He went mad in his frustrating search, and the asteroid's location remains a mystery. (ISU)
Kerensik
a frozen planet on which humans dwell in enclaves. (DESB)
Kerensiki Trees
these tall trees, native to the planet Kerensik, have large spines instead of leaves. (DESB)
Kerest
this dying planet is the homeworld of the Kerestian race. The planet, located far from many trade routes within the Sluis Sector, has been in an ice age ever since the Kerestian sun underwent strange changes. The sun's power was greatly reduced, and the amount of light and heat reaching Kerest was greatly diminished. As a result, the Kerestions were forced to resort to any means possible to survive. This has created two unique groups of Kerestians: the savage descendants of those who survived on Kerest, and the less intense descendants of off-world Kerestians. The planet was discovered by exploration vessels of the House of Tagge. (GG12)
Kerestian
an alien race hailing from the planet Kerest, the Kerestians have evolved into savage hunters of great cunning and skill. They are tall, powerfully-built humanoids with convoluted ridges on their foreheads. Two thin strips of hair grow in a strange double widow's peak from the ridges, and the strips continue down the Kerestian's back. Their nose is defined by a single, vertical slit above their mouth, and a row of breather tubes runs along their cheekbones. Their small ears are holes located at the base of the skull, and are surrounded by folds of skin. The breather tubes were once used for long-range, high-frequency communication, but that ability has been lost over time. They are methodical, deliberate hunters, and are thought to be humorless. However, a recent discovery of a Kerestian colony ship has turned up ancient members of the species suspended in time. When they were revived, these colonists showed none of the current Kerestian violence or deliberateness. It has been surmised that the harsh conditions of the planet Kerest forced subsequent generations of Kerestians to evolve into the vicious hunters they are today. They had mastered repulsorlift technology and sub-light space travel before Kerest was nearly destroyed as its sun began to convulse and contract. Kerest was reduced to a frozen wasteland. This caused the ancient Kerestians to "devolve" into barbarians and hunters. Their technology has subsequently reverted to stone-age levels. (GG12)
Kerf
this Imperial Major served as part of the spaceport control team assigned to monitor all traffic in the capital city of the planet Bastion. It was Kerf who announced the arrival of Admiral Pellaeon, just after Pellaeon had met with Leia Organa-Solo. (VOF)
Kerilt
this humid, jungle-covered planet is the first world in the Algaran System. The intense humidity and dense jungles prohibit colonization, although the atmosphere is conducive to habitation. Kerilt has one moon. (PG2)
Kerioth, Eisen
this Imperial Moff controlled his sector from a base on the planet Doldur. He walked with a limp, a reminder of his service in the Imperial aremed forces. When he discovered that Strephan I'att had developed a way to augment the protective properties of stormtrooper armor, he decided that he could steal the designs and take credit for them himself. The Moff had both Strephan and his wife, Augusta, executed before taking the designs for his own. He returned to Doldur, and began working on perfecting the system, but he lacked a piece of the puzzle: several c-boards stolen by Strephan's granddaughter, Tinian, as she escaped from Kerioth's killing spree. (TFE)
Kern's Pride
Samuel Tomas Gillespee's freighter. (TLC)
Kerol Fire-gem
a rare and beautiful gemstone. (TPS)
Kerrithrarr
a Wookiee leader within the Alliance, Kerrithrarr was instrumental in the development of the New Republic. His signature helped validate the Declaration of a New Republic. When former Imperial supporters began gaining Senate seats after planetary elections, Kerrithrarr agreed with Leia Organa-Solo, believing that the Imperials would tear the Senate and the Republic apart. (HTSB, TNR)
Kerros Tower
the highest tower located on Cloud City, Kerros Tower housed the traffic control center for the facility. (ISU, TBH)
Kersh Lauskner’s Traveling Animal/Acrobatic Arcadium
this small troupe of gymnasts and animal handlers travelled the galaxy, performing for planetary officials and Imperial dignitaries. Among the clowns and acrobats was the Amazing Alonzo and his captive trompa. The troupe once played at the Gralleenya Gala, some three years after the Battle of Yavin, when Alonzo’s trompa escaped and nearly injured a young child. It was later learned that the beast was reacting to Moff Bandor’s hurlothrumbic generator. (GCQ)
Keryt
this hot, dry world is the first planet in the Zelos System. It has been scouted for terraforming, but has yet to be modified. It has no natural satellites. (PG2)
Keskin
a planet that was subdued by the Empire. (ISB)
Kess
this Corellian smuggler and his companion, Mica, were swallowed by the Sarlacc on Tatooine. (TJP)
Kessa
this blue-white star is the primary solar body in the Kessel System. (JASB)
Kessel
a planet with large spice mining operation, Kessel is the second and primary world in the Kessel System, far out in the Outer Rim. It has no natural atmosphere, so one is generated by huge processors. It has one moon. Kessel is doomed to be swallowed by the nearby Maw in the next few millennia, as the intense gravity of the multiple black holes draw it in. It was used as an Imperial penal colony, with an Imperial garrison stationed on the moon. The prisoners were used as spice miners. The miners work in near-absolute darkness, so as not to activate the spice. When Emperor Palpatine died at Endor, the Imperials stationed there were not prepared for autonomy. When the prisoners heard about the death of the Emperor, they revolted against the Imperial guards, overthrowing them and establishing control of the planet and the production of spice. Moruth Doole, a prisoner who had risen to the top of the Imperial's list, became the de facto ruler of the mines. He continued to use the lowest of the prisoners as spice miners, keeping a handful of the upper-level prisoners as advisors and crew chiefs. Doole had the atmospheric production reduced in an effort to save money; he felt that since the prisoners worked underground, an above-ground atmosphere was a frivolous waste of money. Doole's reign over the mines ended just after he shot Han Solo down over the planet. Solo escaped through the Maw, only to find the Maw Installation. His escape back through the Maw drew Daala's Imperial fleet through it as well, and his escape drew Daala's ire. She lashed out at Doole's Navy in retaliation, destroying 90% of it. When Tol Sivron and the remaining Installation crew fled through the Maw in the prototype Death Star, they used Kessel as a target for the untested superlaser. They succeeded only in destroying the garrison moon. Lando and Mara Jade tried to reopen the mines, but were unsuccessful at making the operation profitable. Kessel orbits the star Kessa once every 322 local days. Each day lasts about 26 standard hours. Note that Rebellion states that Kessel is located in the Calaron Sector, while The Hutt Gambit says it’s in the Kessel Sector. Also note that Class Star Wars: The Early Adventures depicts Kessel as a beautiful, temperate world of strange forests of huge fungi. The planet is ravaged by Captain Bzorn, who controlled the Ionic Ring, but it is unclear if the devastation resulted in the desolate world seen in the Jedi Academy Trilogy. (SW, JS, COTF, AC, CSWEA, JASB, REB, THG)
Kessel Run
an 18-parsec smuggling route that passes near The Maw, the Kessel Run was used by smugglers to bypass Imperial ships guarding the movement of spice from Kessel's mines. The completion of the run is a source of pride and accomplishment among smugglers, who constantly try to outdo each other. By moving closer to the black holes of the Maw, a starhsip pilot can trim parsecs from the Run while increasing the difficulty of the trip. The official record for completing the run is held by Han Solo and Chewbacca aboard the Millennium Falcon, in 11.5 parsecs. BoShek claims to have beaten that record, but without a full cargo to weigh him down. (SW, TME, JS, JASB)
Kesseled
this term, as in "I’ll be Kesseled," is used to express surprise. (SOP)
Kesselian Blockade Runner
a fast passenger ship built on the planet Kessel. (ROTJN)
Kessendra
once the capital city of Kessel, abandoned by the time Moruth Doole overthrows the Imperial garrison. It was also the site of Kessendra Stadium, where Grand Moff Hissa falsely announced that Trioculus was Palpatine's mutant son. (JS, GDV)
Kessendra Stadium
a large, open-air stadium used by the Empire for demonstration on Kessel. Grand Moff Hissa convened the Central Committee of Grand Moffs there to falsely announced that Trioculus was Palpatine's mutant son. (GDV)
Kesslerite Lounge Chair
a self-conforming piece of furniture. (BTS)
Kestic Station
a free-trade outpost located near the Bestine System. It was the home of Zev Senesca and his parents, who were running guns to the Alliance, until the Star Destroyer Merciless destroyed the station. (MTS)
Kestos Minor
Modigal Glave sustained a huge amount of facial damage during the Imperial subjugation of this planet. He took a blaster bolt in the helmet, at point-blank range. The helmet shattered, and dura-armor shrapnel buried itself in his face. He ignored the pain and damage and continued to fight, eventually gaining control of the world. (SWJ9)
Kestrel Nova
a freighter captured by the ancient Jedi Knights, in a battle with space pirates near Tanaab. Ulic Qel-Droma used it, disguised as a smuggler, to infiltrate the Krath. (DLS)
Ket Krax
this Troob was the son the General Krax and his wife, Stigrit Krax. In secret, he was in love with the Hobor, Larka Nimondro, despite generations of hostility between their two peoples. When Jake Harthan attempted to disrupt the peace talks between the two races in order to gain control of Mount Yeroc, he murdered Ket and framed Larka for the crime. (DRPC)
Ket Maliss
this alien "shadow killer" is a bounty hunter working for Prince Xizor. He is a thick-bodied humanoid with smooth, dark skin. He has small, beady eyes set in a wrinkled face, and his lipless mouth is filled with sharp fangs. (CCG)
Keta
Zothip's Togorian first mate. (DFRSB)
Ketal
this planet was the site of an Alliance base that was compromised by the Xucphra corporation. Xucphra leaked the location to the Empire, which promptly destroyed the base. (SWAJ)
Ketaris
a major commercial world near Berchest. (TLC)
Kete
a large, dragon-like insect. (ECAR)
Keto
this burly, dark-skinned man served the Alliance as a Corvette pilot, and was stationed at Eyrie Base with Stevan Makintay. (SWJ8)
Keto, Satal
a member of the Tetan Elite, Satal Keto and his cousin, Aleema, were drawn to the Dark Side energies that were present in the galaxy some 4,000 years before the Galactic Civil War. They formed the Dark Side worshippers known as the Krath. They were drawn to the Dark Side so fully that they crossed the galaxy to Coruscant, where they entered the Galactic Museum and stole a number of Sith manuscripts and artifacts. They then traveled to Onderon, in an effort to learn more about the artifacts from the Naddists there. Satal was shown how to use the Sith artifacts by King Ommin, who was later killed by the spirit of Freedon Nadd. Nadd's spirit then chose Satal and Aleema to be his new living emmissaries, providing them with Sith swords. The two returned to the Tetan star system, where they overthrew the Carbonite Mining Guild with help from the Dark Jedi and the military just before the Great Sith War. He and Aleema froze their parents in carbonite after they overtook the guild. When Ulic Qel-Droma infiltrated the Krath in an effort to eradicate the Sith warriors, Satal poisoned him with Sith drugs in order to keep the Jedi from turning on the Krath. However, the poison only focused Ulic's powers, and in a pitched lightsaber duel, Aleema tells Ulic that it was Satal who ordered the attack on Deneba which killed Master Arca. Ulic's fury rose even higher, and he killed Satal before turning on the Jedi. (FNU, DA, DLS)
Ketrann
a huge carnivore with four long fangs, native to Alk'lellish III. (TB)
Kettch
this was the name of a non-existent Ewok who applied for a position in Wraith Squadron. He was originally the creation of Wes Janson, who tried to pull a fast on one Wedge Antilles. Wedge vowed to get revenge, but Kettch took on a life of his own. He continually showed up in the cockpit of Wedge's X-Wing when he least expected it, and served as the squadron's unofficial mascot until the Wraiths became pirates in order to attract the attention of Warlord Zsinj. When the Wraiths were chosen to assist in the stealing of the Razor's Kiss, Wedge used the stuffed dummy of Kettch to hide his own identity, and Kettch quickly became one of the best pilots in the squadron. (WS, IF)
Kettemoor
this New Republic
Sacheen-class light escort vessel was part of the fleet sent, under the command of Pakkpekatt, to intercept the Teljkon vagabond at Gmir Askilon. After the mission failed to secure the vagabond, the Kettemoor was used to transport the injured and dying crew of the Kuari to Nichen, after the vagabond fired on the other ship and fled. (SOL)
Ketwol
this Pacithhip scout spent much of his downtime talking to spacers and travelers at cantinas, such as the one in Mos Eisley, gathering information he needs to locate new worlds. (CCG9)
Kever, Alroy
this human was the commander of Alarik X’s personal guard. Kever was a member of the King’s Own Guard battalion assigned to watch over and guard the empeth crystals growing in the Crystal Valley of Lazerian IV. Harvested crystals were stored in his house, under a special security detail. (TSK)
Kevron
this is the smallest of Algara II's four moons. It was the site of an astronomical research station. (PG2)
Kexeerian Blasters Technology
this weapons manufacturer was headquartered on Algara II. (PG2)
Key Card
a card-shaped device which is coded to allow entrance to a room or passage. (LCJ)
Key of the Overpeople
an ancient artifact that has been traced to the Sharu, the Key is a golden implement shaped like a fork. To the human eye, it appears to be continually changing its aspect, which tends to cause headaches if viewed for too long. The fork seems to have anywhere from two to four tines, depending on when you view it. It was found in a museum outside of the Rafa System, and was recovered by Rokur Gepta. He believes that the Key is a tool to be used to activate the Mindharp. The Key has gone by many names throughout history: The Fabled Key of the Sharu, The Opener of Mysteries, The Illuminator of Darkness, Shower of the Way, The Means to The End.
The actual purpose of the Key was to allow the Bearer to enter the great pyramid on Rafa V, and begin the journey toward the Mindharp. No door actually opens; rather, the Bearer is allowed to pass through the pyramid's structure and enter the "dream without sleep." This dream shows the Bearer the history of the Sharu and, eventually, the Mindharp. (LCM)
KeyBed
this musical instrument resembled a piano with black, green, and white keys. (TFE)
Keydon
a Dimok shuttle operative during the Sepan Civil War. It was used to transport Dimok diplomats to Sepan 8 for negotiations with the Ripoblus in which they agreed to fight together against the Empire. (TIE)
Keyhole
codename of a group of Alliance deepspace probes destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Keyn
a carnivore native to the Gontzol System, the keyn is known for its ability to track its prey over long distances. (ISB)
Keyorin
the small-time crimelord Drebble had a base on this planet, from which he tried to capture Lando Calrissian. During a confrontation on the planet between Bossk, IG-88, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Calrissian, the bounty hunters were defeated and Calrissian escaped. (EGC)
Kez-Iban
the name assumed by Mon Julpa after his memory was stolen by Zatec-Cha. (DCAR)
KGDefender
this KonGar ion engine was designed for military use. (EGV)
Khabarakh
a member of the Noghri clan Kihm'bar and thirdson of the clan maitrakh, Khabarakh was the only survivor of Noghri commando team 22, which sent to Kashyyyk to eliminate Princess Leia. However, his encounter with Leia led him to reconsider his loyalty to the Empire. He spent nearly a month on Kashyyyk before returning to Honoghr, which drew the attention of Grand Admiral Thrawn. Throughout the struggle between Thrawn and the New Republic, Khabarakh supported Leia and her family, and eventually became a bodyguard of sorts for her. After the death of Thrawn, he returned to his planet to help rebuilt it
. (HTTE, DFR, DFRC)
Khaddar, Ob
this outspoken radical at Alderaan University was a native Alderaanian grass painter who wass most famous for a painting he did to commemorate the arrival of Emperor Palpatine on Alderaan. He worked alone, allowing no one to interfere with his vision. When the spring rains soaked the painting, it blossomed with color and life, depicting the Emperor as a benevolent ruler. However, when Palpatine arrived to look at the grass painting, Ob Khaddar's final stroke was revealed. On the very day Palpatine arrived, black lilies began to bloom while the other colored flowers began to wither and die. The painting seen by the Emperor was of a withered, ugly monster, and Palpatine was outraged and ordered the entire painting burned. By the time Palpatine arrived, though, Khaddar had already fled the planet. He carries a death mark on his head, but has never been found. (ISU)
Khal, Rastus
according to Crev Bombassa, this legendary fictional Corellian was always able to make time to meet with those individuals who intrigued him. (VOF)
Khana
this was a Cerean term for a one-to-one battle that would decide the leadership of a group or band. (PTR)
Khar Delba
this huge, rocky world was the site of Naga Sadow’s decoy base, during the power struggle which erupted following the death of Marka Ragnos. (GAS)
Khar Shian
this moon of Khar Delba was tide-locked in its orbit around the planet. Thus, one side was perpetually turned away from the planet. It was on this moon that Naga Sadow had built his primary fortress. (GAS)
Kheedar
this minor world, deep in the Outer Rim Territories, was the site of a number of hydrocarbon processing facilities. It was subjugated by the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. (GG9)
Khi'r
a leaf-eating creature native to Rishi. (SWAJ)
Khil
an ancient race that joined the Old Republic millenia ago, the Khil are humanoids characterized by their unique facial structure. Their large heads are hairless, and seem to lack jaws. Just below their noses is a mass of fleshy tendrils known as hullepi. These strands of flesh are among the most important organs in the Khil body, as they are used for eating, drinking, breathing, and communication. The hullepi are used to breathe the air of theis home planet, Belnar. As a by-product of breathing, the hullepi strain microscopic proteins and moisture from the air. This serves as the Khil's food. Any waste products thus ingested are expelled by sneezing. They can also absorb liquids through the hullepi, prefering juices to supplement the airborne proteins they consume. By breathing through hullepi of various sizes, the Khil can also communicate, via a series of musical whistles and songs. A dedicated and driven race, the Khil have been members of the Old Republic for longer than anyone could remember. They spread throughout several colony worlds and systems after discovering the ability to travel through space. When Palpatine instituted the New Order, the Khil were outraged and appalled. They worked to support the Alliance in any way possible, with an eye for subtlety. (GG12)
Kho Nai
this is the homeworld of the Khotta. (BTS)
Khoehng
this Old Corellian word means "king." (SWJ8)
Khoehng Heights
located some five kilometers outside the settlement of Kovit, on the planet Trulalis, Khoehng Heights was named for the first play ever performed in its outdoor theater, Uhl Eharl Khoehng. The theater had been constructed in the side of a mountain. By the end of the Old Republic, the Heights had become overgrown from abandonment and neglect, although the theater itself remained largely intact. (SWJ8)
Kholes
this world was a strong supporter of the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. However, it was razed by the Imperial starfleet for its sympathies. (CSWEA)
Kholm-grass
the only plant that manages to survive on Honoghr, though it has been altered from its original form by the Empire to prohibit the growth of other plant species. (DFR)
Khomm
the homeworld of Dorsk 81 and his race, Khomm is located in a star system near the galactic Core. The planet's inhabitants and their society remained unchanged for thousands of years, since they felt that they had achieved perfection. This led to the cloning of "perfect" individuals, and the society evolved into a stagnant group of repetitive clones. They lead uneventful lives, which is often fine with them. Any members of the society who want to do something unusual are shunned, much as Dorsk 81 was. The planet is a technological world, crisscrossed with grid-like cities laid out according to pattern. Admiral Daala chose Khomm as one of her first points of attack following her unification of the Imperial warlords' fleets, primarily because her plans for attacking Yavin 4 were overheard by Kyp Durron on Dorsk 81, who fled to Khomm because it was the only location plotted in their navicomputer. Cronus' fleet of Victory-class Star Destroyers laid waste to the planet in no time, due to the lack of planetary defense. (DA, DS)
Khotta
an alien race native to the planet Kho Nai. The Khotta were similar to the Donadi in that they could alter their preception of the world around them to see within pictures and images. (BTS)
Khotta Mind-print
this form of art was created by the alien Khotta. The Khotta could alter their perception of the art and see beyond the surface to an image hidden within it. (BTS)
Khoz’zhak
this ancient Gree device was discovered by Corellia Antilles and her survey crew in the jungles of Asation. It was part of a cache maintained by a tribe of feral Gree. and Antilles managed to take it. She was forced to hide it in some ruins after being pursued by the Gree, and she then hired a small team to retrieve it. They were intercepted by a delegation of Gree from Te Hasa, who negotiated the return of the device for a large sum of credits and a lesser Gree device. The exact nature of the Kho’zhak’s abilities was never discovered. (SWJ8)
Khra Shuttle
this small personnel transport was used by the Noghri, in the years after they were liberated from Imperial slavery by Leia Organa-Solo. (VOF)
Khuiumin
primary planet in the Khuiumin system, and home to the Eyttyrmin Batiiv pirates. (SWSB)
Khuiumin 4
see Courkrus. (IJ)
Khuiumin Survivors
this pirate group was formed form the remains of the Eyttyrmin Batiiv pirates who survived the attack of the Bombard and the Crusader. Their de facto leader was Jacob Nive. They eventually left Khuiumin System and took up residence on Nal Hutta, and later joined the Invid pirate fleet assembled under Leonia Tavira. They then moved back to Khuiumin, establishing a base on Courkrus. They vowed to get revenge on the two captains of the Imperial Star Destroyers. (IJ)
Khuiumin System
a section of the galaxy which was the base for the Eyttyrmin Batiiv pirates during the early days of the New Order. They were wiped out by an attack initiated by the Empire. (SWSB)
Khurgee
this Imperial Captain served on the Thunderflare. He was honored for rescuing five fellow officers from the wreckage of a shuttle crash on the Star Destroyer. He was promoted, and assigned to docking bay security officer duty on the first Death Star. He was on duty when the Millennium Falcon was captured in the Alderaan System. (CCG2)
Khzam
this Rodian was once a member of the Sabiador Slavers, and later served as the First Officer aboard the FarStar, serving under Captain Kaiya Adrimetrum. When Uta T’cha revealed Khzam’s past, much of the crew threatened to kill him, having once been slaves themselves. Captain Adrimetum relieved Kham of his duties until she could sort it all out for herself. Meanwhile, Khzam began plotting a defection with Nizzal. When the FarStar landed on Uukaablis, Nizzal managed to smuggle Khzam aboard the Muvon while claiming she was along to collect supplies. Khzam suddenly reappeared after the crew had exited the freighter, and delayed their pursuit by throwing a thermal detonator at them. Nizzal then flew the ship into Kathol Sector and they disappeared. (DARK, KO)
Ki-Adi-Mundi
this Jedi Knight was a member of the Cerean race. Trained by Yoda since the age of four when he was discovered by a Jedi Knight who had learned of his skills, he spent twenty-one years learning the way of the Jedi. After being given the title of Jedi Knight, Ki had considerable power in manipulating the Force by the time he returned home on his first mission, to free his people from the grip of Bin-Garda-Zon and his rogues. This task he managed to accomplish without bloodshed as the old and weak Bin-Garda was unable to maintain his control of the rogues in the face of Ki’s ability to best their leader. Several more years of working as a Jedi Knight brough Ki a good deal of influence within the ranks of the Jedi. However, he found he had little influence on his homeworld. Like most of the older generation, Ki-Adi-Mundi wanted to do away with unnecessary technology, while the younger generation wanted speeder bikes and starships. As a generation war erupted on Cerea, Ki-Adi-Mundi was caught in the middle when his daughter, Sylvn, was found to be a friend of Maj. He pursued the techrats at the behest of the Cerean council of elders, and eventually traced the imports of technology to Ephant Mon, Jabba the Hutt, and the Trade Federation. He was forced to abandon his search on Tatooine, after rescuing Sylvn and Twin from an ion storm which masked the escape of Mon and Jabba. Upon returning to Cerea, he was met with two welcome revelations: first, that his bond-wife Shea was pregnant; and second, that he had been nominated for a seat on the Jedi Council. (PTR)
Kiam
an Imperial freighter group that was assigned to deliver hyperdrive repair supplies to the disabled starship Intrepid. The group was destroyed in a raid by Alliance X-Wings, led by Keyan Farlander. (XW)
Kian'thar
a large, well-muscled humanoid race native to the planet Shaum Hii. The head of a Kian'thar is studded with a pair of large breather tubes and several small, tentacular appendages above its eyes and below its mouth. They are aquatic reptiles, evolved from land-based creatures to live in the oceans. Their skin is formed from a number of tough, scale-like plates that protect it like armor. They are a highly perceptive race, able to detect the emotions of others around them. The Kian'thar travels the oceans of Shaum Hii on bentails, herding the native derlacs as a source of food. Their technology level is therefore below the galactic norm, but this has not bothered the Kian'thar. The location of Shaum Hii has kept the Kian'thar separated from much of the galaxy until about 300 years before the Galactic Civil War, when a Shistavenan exploration group discovered them while charting the sector. The Kian'thar have been divided over how strongly to embrace galactic culture, but the feud has been minor as the Kian'thar are - as a race - content with their lots in life. (GG12)
Kibbick
this young Hutt was a member of the Besadii clan, and was the nephew of Zavval and Aruk. When Zavval was killed during Han Solo’s escape from Ylesia, Aruk installed Kibbick in his place as manager of the spice processing centers on Ylesia. At the time, Kibbick was still able to move under his own power. For all intents and purposes, Kibbick was a figurehead, barely capable of understanding the business of spice and slaves. When Aruk was killed by Teroenza and clan Desilijic, Kibbick remained in charge of the Ylesian enterprise, although he was despised by his cousin, Durga. Teroenza, bolstered by his dealings with clan Desilijic, killed Kibbick himself by ramming the Hutt with his horn, then shooting Kibbick with a blaster to disguise the wounds. Teroenza then blamed Kibbick’s death on Red Hand Squadron, even though they were across the galaxy at the time. Durga used this piece of information to begin his plans for retribution against Desilijic. (THG, RD)
Kibla
this leafy vegetable is hated by most young children. (CSA)
Kibnon
an insectile alien race of green-shelled, mantis-like creatures who are related to the Verpine. The average Kibnon grows to be three meters in height. (GG7, TME)
Kibo Flower
a rare purple flower that is collected by Baji on Yavin Four, its seeds have been rumored to restore sight to the blind. It has a strong, sweet fragrance. Baji is working to preserve it. (LCJ)
Kibshae brandale
an interstellar spirit. '48 was a good vintage. (DFR)
Kichicolia
this species of harmless, herbivorous primates was discovered by the Imperial Zoological Agency during its survey of the planet Najarka. They have thick, long fur which is primarily white with black markings around the eyes. They have prehensile fingers and toes, and their long tail is covered with long white fur. They communicate in a series of loud, trilling squawks. Emperor Palpatine had a number of the kichicolia exported for display in his own gardens on Coruscant and Kailor V. (TA)
Kichiir
this Wookiee was a member of the underground resistance in Rwookrrorro, serving under Katarra. (RD)
Kicking the Rancor
this was an Imperial phrase used to describe any foolish stunt in which the risks vastly outweighed the gains. (VOF)
Kid Dxo’la
this balding smuggler lived in the Smuggler’s Run, and claimed to be a friend of Han Solo. In fact, it was Kid who first took Han through the Kessel Run. However, after Solo became a vital part of the Alliance, Kid became invovled with Nandreeson, and eventually went to work for the Glottalphib crimelord. When Solo suddenly reappeared on the Run, Kid and his companions Zeen Afit, Wynni, and Sinewy Ana Blue attempted to lure Solo into their confidences. Their machinations were revealed to Solo during a series of encounters. Kid was killed in the firefight on Skip 6, during which Han Solo attempted to rescue Lando Calrissian. (TNR)
Kidron
this is the primary planet in the Kidron System, located in the Elrood Sector. It is the homeworld of the Orfite race, but has become a sort of haven for criminals and convicts. It is a hot, damp world that is covered with jungles and oceans. Its day lasts 20 standard hours, and its year lasts 276 local days. (PG)
Kieler
a blue and yellow-striped fish species native to Calamari. (DA)
Kier Dom
this is one of the many aliases used by Lirin Banolt. (XWBT)
Kierra
this battered YT-1300 light freighter was owned by Thaddeus Ross. He had installed a sophisticated computer system in the ship, which he could operate via vocal commands. The computer's vocabulator adopted a feminine aspect, and became simply known as Kierra. She was a nagging yet loyal companion to Rose, who threatened to unplug her when she became overbearing. (TFE)
Kieth Cairn
this individual was severely injured after a visit to Dr. Evazans Cutting Edge boutique in Mos Eisley. (GG7)
Kiffex
the planet on which the Tonnika Sisters were raised. It was also here that they perfected their unscrupulous morals. (MTS)
Kiffu, Senni
the name Mara Jade uses to escape the stormtroopers at Hyllyard City (HTTE)
Kiffu
this near-human race was native to the planet Kiffex. (EGC)
Kihm'bar
Khabarakh's clan on Honoghr,
Kihm’bar was led by Ir'khaim in they years following the Battle of Endor. (DFR)
Kiidan
a city on Cilpar. (XWRS)
Kiili
one of the two women Chewbacca befriends at the spas on Rudrig. (HSL)
Kiilimaar
this planet was supposed to be the site where Rneeki pirates would ransom an Imperial scientist back to the Empire. The scientist, an important link in the development of the TIE Defender, was rescued by the Empire. (TIE)
Kiirium
a very common metal used in the formation of artificial shielding, kiirium is transported in large ingots for smelting. Xim the Despot, realizing the need to kiirium to help protect his forces, had planned to stockpile kiirium in his vaults on Dellalt. Thus, the Queen of Ranroon was loaded with kiirium when it was hidden on Dellalt. When Han Solo discovers the starship, he finds that the rumored treasure of Xim was really just a vast supply of military supplies. (HSL)
Kile
one of the moons orbiting the planet Zhar. It was here that Rogue Squadron set up a launchpad for its attack on the moon Gall. (SE)
Kile II
this planet was the site of an Imperial Enclave, which governed the Imperial presence in the sector during the Galactic Civil War. Much of the planet is dominated by canyons and huge pits, evidence of intense seismic activity. (RSG)
Kiles L'toth
this Dornean was the New Republic's associate director of the Astrogation Survey Institute about twelve years after the Battle of Endor. Kiles had previously served with Etahn A'baht in the Dornean Navy. Kiles tried to help A'baht by sending the Astrolabe into the Farlax Sector to scout out the Yevetha. (BTS)
Kiliad Marble
Jabba the Hutt's throne on Tatooine was carved from this beautiful stone. (MTS)
Kilit
this species of Zelosian raptor can grow to over a meter in length, and have a wingspan of two meters or more. They are covered with short, oily, black hair. They have beady eyes and razor-sharp beaks. The kilits swoop down on their prey, latching on with their beaks and holding on with their talons. The kilit them drains its victim's bodily fluids. The species was named when a Zelosian, under attack by one of the creatures, shouted "kill it!" to his companions. (PG2)
Killaniri
this gas giant is the primary planet in the Killaniri System, and is the source of the prothium gas mined on Mutanda. (PG)
Killik
a creature once native to the planet Alderaan, the killiks lived in the in towering cities they built one the plains. The killiks were human-sized aliens that had a hive mind but no apparent technology. They built their castle-like buildings out of the natural elements found on Alderaan, and formed them mound upon mound to create a complex series of living, eating, and egg-laying grottoes. They apparently decorated their rooms with brilliant, complex mosaics of stones and pebbles. However, for some unknown reason, the killiks died out long before humans ever settled the planet. They left behind their incredibly beautiful cities, which the human inhabitants of Alderaan left untouched for centuries. Exploration of the killik ruins revealed that the killik were four-armed insectoids with wicked, three-clawed hands. They also had two powerful legs that indicated the killik could jump long distances. (ISU)
Kimanan
a planet which is the homeworld of the marsupial furballs. (HSE)
Kimm Systems
a group of planetary systems. (COJ)
Kindelian
one of the major continents on the planet Dentaal. (SWAJ)
Kinderbubble
this is the name used to describe any Gungan bubble building dedicated to the education of young individuals. (GF)
Kiner
one of the last counterintelligence officers of the Old Republic, Admiral Kiner's name was preserved by Imperial officers who reversed the letters, calling themselves Renik. (ISB)
Kinesculpture
an artform that is constantly in motion. (RM)
Kinetite
a restrained-energy globe that can be generated through use of the Dark Side of the Force. Darth Vader generated one in an effort to destroy the then-untrained Luke Skywalker on Circarpous V, but Luke was able to deflect it and send it back at Vader. (SME)
Kinfarg
the leader of the Klagg Gamorrean stormtroopers on the re-activated Eye of Palpatine. He was in charge of the interrogation of Cray Mingla as an Alliance sympathizer. (COJ)
King’s Galquek
this planet, located in one of the many Chorios systems, was infected with the Death Seed plague during Dzym’s attempt to take control of the galaxy. (POT)
King’s Own Guard
this is the name given to the military defense force which protects Alarik X, the King of Devit. (TSK)
Kinkosa City
this is the capital of the Kinkosa state of Kirtania. An Imperial supply station was built here during the Galactic Civil War. (SWAJ)
Kinlandrin Royal Forces
one of the most famous Iotran military orders, they never engaged in battle on Iotra. (GG12)
Kinn, Shanna
a native of Dorriella, Shanna was the youngest of three children, and the only girl. She learned starship repair from her older brothers, but lost her family when the Empire took control of Dorriella. Her family was killed when Imperial forces raided a supposed Alliance cell, and Shanna was left to steal enough food and credits to survive as an orphan. She left Dorriella by stowing away on a starship, and made some shady contacts who needed a starship mechanic. She ended up on Trevi IV, and was stealing starship parts when she met Fiz Cor’gril. Fizzi recognized her potential, and signed her on to work with the Verpine Garginoolaara keeping his starships in good working order. Her underworld contacts provided her with a ready supply of slightly-used parts, a part of her work she kept secret from Fizzi. She had very few friends, aside from Fizzi and Gargi. (SWJ9)
Kinnison, Jimbo
a failed Jedi Knight. (RPG)
Kintan
this planet is located in the heart of the Si'Klaata Cluster. Its turbulent history is evidenced by the existence of five unique races of Nikto, the primary sentient race on the planet. In an effort to survive on a planet with many vicious predators - incuding the huge strider, which no longer exists there - the various Nikto races destroyed much of the planet's natural environment. As a result, they rule Kintan. (CCG, SWAJ, GG12)
Kintaro
this Imperial Grand Moff was in charge of the Baji Sector and the Vergesso Asteroids. When Xizor provided the location of an Ororo Transportation shipyards to Darth Vader, telling the Dark Lord the shipyards were run by the Alliance, Emperor Palpatine had Kintaro executed for failing to secure his sectors against Alliance invasion. (SE)
Kinyen
this planet is the homeworld of the three-eyes humanoid race of the Gran. (MTS)
Kip
the planet on which Zorba the Hutt was imprisoned for illegally mining gemstones, an operation which nearly bankrupted clan Desilijic. It is a damp, mud-ball of a world, riddled with caves and dungeons. It is inhabited by small, pygmy aliens, and was overtaken by a group of pirates. These pirates freed Zorba. (ZHR, RD)
Kir
a planet deep in the Corporate Sector, known for its vertex crystal mines. (CSA)
Kira
this star is the primary body in the Kira System, which is located between the Lazerian and Ropagi Systems. Its location was discovered by the Haik Expedition, which used it as a hyperspace anchor and connected the Enarc Run and the Harrin Trade Corridor via the Kira Run. (TSK)
Kira I
this was the first planet in the Kira System, discovered by an exploratory expedition during the height of the Old Republic. Republic ships returned to the system years later, only to find that the inner three planets, including Kira I, had been destroyed. No explanation was ever given, and the system was forgotten until the Haik Expedition used it to anchor the Kira Run. (TSK)
Kira II
this was the only habitable planet in the Kira System, discovered by an exploratory expedition during the height of the Old Republic. The planet was known as Kira Prime until Republic ships returned to the system years later. They found that the inner three planets, including Kira II, had been destroyed. The asteroid field which orbited Kira inside Kira IV was later renamed Kira Prime. No explanation was ever given, and the system was forgotten until the Haik Expedition used it to anchor the Kira Run. (TSK)
Kira III
this was the third planet in the Kira System, discovered by an exploratory expedition during the height of the Old Republic. Republic ships returned to the system years later, only to find that the inner three planets, including Kira III, had been destroyed. No explanation was ever given, and the system was forgotten until the Haik Expedition used it to anchor the Kira Run. (TSK)
Kira IV
the fourth planet in the Kira System, this is the only world to survive the unusual destruction which ripped through the system several millenia before the Galactic Civil War. The inner three planets were destroyed in an event which has never been explained. (TSK)
Kira Prime
this was originally the name of the second planet in the Kira System, until the inner three planets were mysteriously destroyed. Since then, the asteroid field created from the rubble has been known as Kira Prime. (TSK)
Kira Run
this hyperspace trade route connects the Lazerian and Ropagi Systems via the Kira System. It also links the Enarc Run with the Harrin Trade Corridor. It was discovered by the Haik expedition. It was a somewhat uncertain route, due to its remoteness, but it has been maintained by various small shipping companies. (TSK)
Kiran Tatch
this Tunroth Hunter was a member of the Granse Confederacy. He achieved the rank of shturlan. (GG12)
Kirana Ti
a Singing Mountain clan witch from Dathomir
, she eventually joined Luke Skywalker's Jedi praxeum on Yavin 4. She quickly grew into one the most experienced Jedi, and was part of the team dispatched to Corbos. There, with the help of Streen, Kyp Durron, and Dorsk 82, she defeated the Leviathan of Corbos. (CPL, JS, JAL)
Kirby
this Alliance pilot was a well-liked, although somewhat cynical, Commander in the navy. (RA2)
Kirdo III
the desert homeworld of the Kitonak race, Kirdo is the third planet in its system. The planet is covered with white sand deserts, red mud plains, and yellow-orange hills. It is wracked by sandstorms and winds that can reach 400 kilometers an hour. (GG4)
Kirik-fly
this small insect is attracted to the heavy scent of the bantha. (TSK)
Kirima
this is the lone habitable planet in the Kalinda System. It was named for Kirima Kalinda, the mother of the system’s discoverer, Jak Kalinda. The planet had abundant natural resources, and was colonized quickly after its discovery. The planet has a single moon. It orbits the star Kalinda once every 210 local days, which last and average of 35 standard hours. Note that Twin Stars of Kira often refers to this world as Karima. (TSK)
Kirl
(1) a district of the planet Munto Codru. (CS)
(2) the name of the Ambassador from the Kirl province. He chose to use the name Kirl in place of his given name, after he was appointed to the position. (CS)
Kirlian
a Codru-Ji native to the Kirl province of Munto Codru. (CS)
Kirrek
one of the seven primary planets in the
ancient Koros System, which is now known as the Empress Teta system. When Empress Teta attempted to join the seven worlds of the Koros System into a single alliance united by commerce and aid, Kirrek was the world which resisted the hardest. Pirates and rebels on the planet ignored or attacked any contingent sent to discuss the alliance, and a civil war broke out that marked the final battles of the First Unification Wars. Teta petitioned the Old Republic to send help in quelling the battle, and the Jedi Knight Odan-Urr was dispatched to assist Memit Nadill in mediating the battle. Odan-Urr brought with him the concept of Jedi battle meditation, and together they were able to convince the rebels on Kirrek to surrender their arms long enough to negotiate a peace treaty. A thousand years later, Kirrek's three main cities were destroyed just before the Great Sith War, when they refused to submit to Satal Keto and Aleema. (DLS)
Kirtania
this fourth planet in the Yyrtan System is a green-blue world of jungles and deserts broken by mountains. It is the homeworld of the Araquia race of arachnids. Originally colonized by humans, the planet has been severely depleted of its natural resources. (SWAJ)
Kishh district
Bakuran providence, home of the Kurtzen. (TB)
Kiskin
a planet or city known for its small, crowded tenements. (COJ)
Kite Creature
a large, graceful beast native to Alderaan. They could fly, and were used to ferry Alderaanians from one of their cities to another. (JS)
Kite Plant
native to Yavin 4, these unusual plants are often seen floating airborne above the treetop canopy. They are brightly colored, which makes them an easy target for avain herbivores. When kite plants are attacked, or when they bump into the tall Massassi trees, they release a storm of jewel-like spores which land in the canopy and eventually grow into new plants. (CCR)
Kitehawk
a purple-winged bird of prey native to Yavin 4. (BTS)
Kitel Phard
primary planet in the Atrisi System, and the seat of the famed Kitel Phard Dynasty. (ISB)
Kitel Phard Dynasty
a period of galactic peace and prosperity, before the birth of the Old Republic. It arose on the primary planet in the Atrisi System, and unified the entire planet. (XW, ISB)
Kith Kark
a Gotal Jedi Knight trained by Master Vodo Siosk-Baas just prior to the Great Sith War. He is killed on Onderon, as part of the joint Jedi Knight-Old Republic force trying to eliminate the Naddists, when the Dark Side energies of their opponents drain the Light Side energy from their attack. (FNU)
Kithaba
this famous Klatooinian assassin worked for Jabba the Hutt, although he had come to despise the killing and bloodshed. Shortly before the Hutt’s death, Kithaba had planned to escape from his servitude and become a musician. (CCG7)
Kithra
a female Mistryl guard working for Mara Jade. (COTF)
Kitik Keed'kak
this female Yarn'nli was a quick-tempered, insectoid creature who inhabited Mos Eisley. (CCG)
Kitonak
a race of pudgy, white humanoids from the planet Kirdo III, these creatures have tough, leathery skin and can draw into their folds of skin and seal vulnerable body openings. This trait allows them to protect themselves from Kirdo's harsh desert environment. Their normal body temperature is 106 degrees. Their heads are msuhroom-shaped, and their eyes, nose, and ears, and mouth are hidden from view by folds of skin. The four stout fingers on each hand are extremely dexterous. Kitoanks are easy-going, patient creatures who rarley rush anything. This is a trait developed from hunting choobas on their homeworld. A Kitonak will stand motionless in the desert, pretending to be a sulfaro plant, until the chooba's congregate near them. When a chooba crawls onto the Kitonak and into their mouth, which resembles the cavities of the sulfaro, the Kitonak simply consumes the chooba. A single chooba can sustain a Kitonak for a standard month. Kitonaks do not walk in the normal sense of the word, because their feet are actually muscled pads which are studded with olfactory organs. To move, a Kitonak alternately expands and contracts the muscles in their feet, much like a snake. The feet also provide the Kitonak's sense of smell. (ROTJ, GG4, COJ)
Kitster
this boy was one of Anakin Skywalker’s best childhood friends. A resident of Mos Espa, Kitster and Anakin had many adventures, when they weren’t working for their masters. Kitster was portrayed by Dhruv Chanchani in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1, TPM)
Kiv Truun
this Yevethan Viceroy was killed by Nil Spaar, when Spaar began his bid for power. Eri Palle was instrumental in helping Spaar assassinate the Yevethan leader. (SOL)
Kiviett
this Imperial surveyor was second in command of Survey Team IX 3244-B, which scouted the Forest Moon of Endor as a possible location for the building of the second Death Star. He reported that the Ewoks were not as tame as they appeared, but his observations were wiped from the record by his commanding officer, Toss. Kiviett was reprimanded and sent down. (MTS)
Kiwip
a grass which can be prepared as food. (TJP)
Kkekkrrg Rro
this is the Wookiee name for the Shadow Keepers, dangerous predators that live in the fourth level of Kashyyyk’s biosphere. (TT, RD)
Kkkellerr
this city, found on the planet Kashyyyk, is located along the Rryatt Trail. It forms one endpoint of the trail, at the opposite end from Rwookrrorro. (TT)
Kkral'Nas
this Kian'thar was a noted Alliance operative. (GG12)
Kktkt
a planet in the Koornacht Cluster. (SOL)
KL-6T-LF7V/T
this is the full designation of the Alliance intelligence droid 6T-L. (TA)
Kl'aal
this Defel served aboard the FarStar as one of the ship's primary technicians. Kl'aal was also valuable for his scouting and reconnaissance skills, and got anxious when he didn't get a chance to roam in the wilds. During the FarStar's stop on Binaros during its search for Moff Sarne, Kl'aal picked up the spores of a feeder plant and brought them aboard the FarStar inadvertently. (KO)
Kl'ieutu Mutela
this ancient Vodran was responsible for linking the Vodrans to the Hutts. He is revered among all successive generations. (GG12)
Kla
one of several Caamasi maternal clans. (IJ)
Klaatu
Klagg
a tribe of Gamorreans living on Pzob, they were enemies of the Gakfedd tribe. When the Eye of Palpatine began collecting aliens for its stormtrooper ranks, it collected both tribes from Pzob during a battle between them. As indoctrinated stormtroopers, the battles continued. (COJ)
Klak
this creature is native to the planet Kashyyyk. The meat of the klak is often served fried. Is the klak a vegetable or an animal? (RD)
Klang Dynasty
the rulers of this ancient dynasty were often embalmed and mummified after death, in hopes that they might live longer lives in the afterworld. (TJT)
Klatooinan
an alien race native to Klatooine, the Klatooinans have been indentured to the Hutts seince before the rise of the Old Republic. Along with the Vodran and Nikto races, the Klatooinans have served the Hutts since the battles against Xim the Despot. They are a tall, humanoid race with flat, canine faces and coarse skin. The Klatooinan culture is strongly tied to traditional values, and has been as patient and tenacious as the Fountain of Ancients. They also, like the Fountain, strove to grow stronger with age. The Klatooinans have often referred to themselves as the Children of the Fountain, since they have developed many of the Fountain's characteristics. At the age of ten, every Klatooinan is sold into servitude, usually to local governments. Especially troublesome youths are sold into slavery. This helps the young Klatooinans learn to respect and admire their elders and the traditions of their people. However, they have forever been under the oppression of the Hutts. Like the Fountain of the Ancients, the Klatooinans hope that they can endure long enough to grow strong with age and shed the Hutt yolk. (MTS, TJP, GG12)
Klatooinan Trade Guild
this famed commerical organization is actually just a front for several Hutt endeavors. (GG12)
Klatooine
this desert planet, located within the Si'Klaata Cluster, is the homeworld of the Klatooinan race. Klatooine is found deep in Hutt space. (MTS, GG12)
Klatoon
a planet. (CRO)
Klaymor 4-2
a planet which hid an Alliance spy probe during the Galactic Civil War. The probe was destroyed by a TIE Fighter dispatched from the Astin. (TIE)
Kleeque-class Transport
a transport ship used by the Alliance on Hoth. (RASB)
Kleex
a flea-like parasite that lives on the tails of durkii. (DCAR)
Klein Bottle
an impossibly-twisted flask that is shaped like a crazy pretzel. (LCF)
Kler’terrian
this four-armed, three-eyed race has the ability to continually monitor its surroundings, as its eyes are evenly spaced around its head. (GCQ)
Klev, Titus
a native of the planet Alsakan, Klev's father was a highly-placed officer in the Clone Wars. His mother was the heiress to a wealthy merchant company. He wanted for nothing, and eagerly joined his local SAGroup when his time came. He excelled in Wegsphere, and was trained on Ibanjji. His outstanding record made him the 37th Klev to be accepted into the Academy, but the Alliance's victory at Endor nearly ended his career. He stuck with the Empire, though, and seemed ready to be promoted to Moff when he was named an Imperial Navy Captain, commander of the Silencer-7 World Devastator. He died when his World Devastator crashed on the planet Calamari. (DE1, DESB)
Kleyvits
on elderly Selonian representative of the Overden, Kleyvits is a tall, though somewhat stooped, female. She intercepts Han, Leia, and Dracmus when they make an emergency landing on Selonia. (SC)
Klif
this man was hired by Moff Disra to incite crowds to riot on several New Republic worlds. One of the leaders of the group known as Vengeance, Klif was a genius at demagoguery. He could whip a crowd into a frenzy with ease. He worked with Drend Navett on many such operations. Klif and Drend found steady employment under Moff Disra, who used their services to destabilize the New Republic shortly after it was revealed that the Bothans were involved in the destruction of Caamas.
Later, Navett and Klif were placed in charge of taking out the shield generator in Drev'starn, posing as exotic animal dealers. They used their small animals as saboteurs, first getting metalmites into the generator facility, then using baby mawkrens to transport small bombs into the building. Once Navett was in place and ready to take out the shield generator, Kliff accompanied Horvic anfd Pensin on a sabotage mission. Disguised as New Republic technicians, they managed to get aboard the Predominance and make their way to a turbolaser battery. They killed their escort and managed to get eight shots off at the city of Drev'starn before begin discovered and neutralized. (SOP, VOF)Klime
this ambitious Imperial Army General was known as a ruthless and demanding officer. His efficient conquests were known to many Imperial officers, who recognized that Klime was very good at instilling respect through the use of fear and military prowess. He desired to become a planetary governor, hoping to increase his power and prestige, and he took the position of governor over the Ishanna System during the height of the New Order. He ruled the system, and its neighbors, much like a military outfit, instilling fear and showing his muscle when needed. (SWJ9)
Kline
a member of Leia's crew to the Katana fleet (DFR)
Kline, Eujustus
this prospector, working for the Solgg Chemical Company, discovered the planet Monor II and the dense cirrifog that surrounds it. He also realized that the cirrifog could have industrial uses. Because of the demand for cirrifog and the profits it brought in, Solgg named Monor II Kline Colony. (SWJ10)
Kline Colony
Tinian I’att once saved Chenlambec’s life on this world, also known as Monor II, when an Alliance ‘acquisition’ took poorly to the Wookiee’s style of capture. (SWJ10, TBH)
Klirun
this is the traditional Tunroth bow weapon. (GG12)
Kliss
one of Demophon's two continents, Kliss was nearly uninhabitable before the system's star exploded. (SN)
Klito
this Imperial hanger deck officer served on the Subjugator under Captain Kolaff. (SF)
Klivian, Derek
an Alliance pilot known as Hobbie, he served as Biggs Darklighter's executive officer aboard the Rand Ecliptic. Hobbie was known as a skeptic in his early years of service to the Alliance, but that seemed to change when he met Biggs. He was always eager to get into a starfighter and shoot down the enemy, much like a rookie on every flight.
Hobbie served under Captain Heliesk on the Rand Ecliptic, and when Heliesk staged a mock mutiny and stole the Ecliptic from the shipyards of Bestine, Hobbie defected with Biggs and several others. Later in his career, Hobbie assisted in the defense of Echo Base on Hoth, and was later assigned to Wedge's Rogue Squadron as Rogue Six. Many of his comrades often said that Hobbie enjoyed bacta baths too much, and that he could crash any starship he touched. Hobbie was portrayed by Richard Oldfield in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. (ESB, XWN, MTS, EGC, RSG)
Klivering
one of Ellor's ships used in the smugglers' raid on Bilbringi (TLC)
Kloff
a native of the planet Culroon III, Kloff assumed leadership among his people by showing them how to use advanced technology, such as energy weapons, to create an armed forces. When the Empire tried to subjugate the planet, Kloff rallied his clansmen against them. The Empire tried to make it look like a peaceful joining of powers, but Kloff had hidden a number of clansmen in the surrounding area. When Imperial General Irrv gave Kloff a ceremonial sword, Kloff ordered his people to attack. The Imperial forces regrouped, and through the quick thinking of then-Lieutenant Maximillian Veers, brought in the huge AT-AT ground assault vehicles to subdue the Culroon. (SWSB)
Kloo Horn
a musical wind instrument, larger than a Dorenian Beshniquel, and with a double reed. It has richer, more pastel harmonics than the Beshniquel, although some have described it as having a deep hooting sound. (TME, ROM)
Kloper
this planet is the homeworld of the Kloperian race. (TNR)
Kloperian
this short, squat alien race had gray skin and small, tentacle-like appendages running along both sides of its body. Many of these appendages end in tiny hands, which are highly dextrous. Kloperians have large, bulbous eyes which collect large amounts of light and provide them with incredibly detailed vision. Their heads sit atop extendable necks, and are punctuated by wide, fish-like mouths. The Kloperian race is known for its mechanical and engineering skills, but they are also gruff and imperious with other races. The New Republic employed a number of Kloperians on Coruscant, to keep the home fleet in top condition. (TNR)
Klozar
this orange star is located at the center of the Gacerian System. (PG2)
Kluggerhorn, Zack
an alias given to Han Solo by Princess Leia on Hologram Fun World. (QE)
Kluuzot
this sentient species of arboreal mammals is native to the planet Krann. They evolved from a lemur-like race of creatures, and live within the Black Jungle. They have soft, glowing, amber-colored eyes which are suited for seeing in the deep red light of Krann’s four stars. These eyes appear alsmot fluorescent under normal lighting. The Empire, which harvested innumerable amounts of nova crystals to fund the first Death Star project, attempted to enslave the Kluuzot. The intelligent creatures simply fled deep into the jungle, where they hid until the New Republic came to liberate the planet. They have not pledged any support to the Republic, but the Kluuzot realize that the Republic is not there to enslave them. (TSK)
Knaar
this saurian predator is native to the planet Anobis. They migrate in packs of 100 or more, scouring the landscape for food as they pass. These reptiloids have purplish-blue scales and a dorsal ridge of silver spines. Their tails are barbed, and can be used as a weapon. Most knaars attack at night, when the only thing that can be seen are their yellow eyes. The average knaar is large enough to swallow a man whole. (ROM)
Knanan
a city located on the planet Fibuli. (CSA)
Knave Squadron
a group of New Republic E-Wings that flew in the Battle of Calamari. (DE1)
Knave Three
this E-Wing, a member of the Knave Squadron which defended Calamari from the Emperor’s World Devastators, was damaged in the battle. Rather than plunge into the sea, its pilot managed to fly the ship into the Devastator Silencer-7. The Devastator’s systems went into a self-destruct sequence, and the huge ship was destroyed. (DE1)
Kneeb
this creature is considered a culinary delicacy by the Hutts. (BF)
Kneesaa
a female Ewok, Kneesaa was the child of Chief Chirpa and Ra-Lee. She and Wicket were two of the most famous Ewok children in their village, for together they saved the village from a number of dangers. They rescued the father trees in the forests from the Phlogs, and later returned her older sister Asha to the clan. (ECAR, EGC)
Knezex Hral Piksoar
this Drovian worked for the New Republic base on Nim Drovis. He was a direct descendant of Garnu Hral Eschen, and fought alongside his fellow Drovians against the Gopso’o terrorists. It was Knezex Hral Piksoar who greeted Han Solo and Chewbacca when they arrived at Bagsho to drop off the survivors of the Corbantis. (POT)
Knife
this N'Gai once employed Malla's brother Vargi in an attempt to obtain Wookiee slaves. Together, they managed to trick much of Chewbacca's clan into their clutches, until they were apprehended by Han Solo and Lando Calrissian. (EGC)
Knight Hammer
the new name given by Admiral Daala to the Super-class Star Destroyer Night Hammer, built by Delvardus. She decided to rename the ship for her attack on the Jedi academy on Yavin 4. The ship arrived shortly after the Jedi Knights had flung Pellaeon's fleet out of the system, but the Knight Hammer was more than a match for the few Jedi on the ground. After the arrival of the Republic fleet, Callista managed to steal a downed TIE Bomber on the surface of Yavin 4. She landed the ship in the fighter bays of the Knight Hammer and set off the bombs stored there. The resulting explosions ripped through the Star Destroyer's engine compartments, leaving the ship dead in space. The gravity of Yavin then grabbed the ship and sucked it into its core. Daala evacuated the crew, and immobilized Callista before escaping in a command-level escape pod. (DS)
Knights
this swoop gang, which originated on Stend VI, was formed by Finegan Flint. The Knights dedicated themselves to two things: to uphold the ideals of the Jedi Knights, and to stop the Skulls. (GG9)
Knives
this sport is one of the Rabaanite warriors training exercises. Fully-contested matches are part of The Games. (SWJ9)
Knobby White Spider
this strange arachnid, native to the planet Dagobah, is actually a stage in the growth of the gnarltree. They are as large as a landspeeder, and are pure white in color. They have a large body that is covered with knobs and lumps, connected to ten gnarled legs. They flesh of the knobby spider is actually made up of calcified wood. The spider is a mobile root system spawned by a mature gnarltree; the spider then moves through the swamps, eating and growing and storing nutrients and energy. Once it is ready to become a full-grown gnarltree, it finds a clearing and uproots all surrounding plantlife. It then drives its legs into the ground and begins growing a root system that will sustain it for centuries to come. The spider's head hardens and becomes the trunk of the tree. (ISU)
Knolstee
this Corporate Sector world is on the regular route of the luxury liner Lady of Mindor, located between Ammuud and Roonadan. (CSA)
Knossa
the site of the main spaceport on the planet Ossus. (DLS)
Knotgrass
a plant with gnarled leaves. (COJ)
Knowledge Cartridge
this device is used by cyborgs to obtain instant information. They allow the cyborg increased flexibility, as information can be exchanged without the need to onboard storage. The cartridges plug into slots on the bio-computer interface module, and provide the cyborg with information on virtually any subject. There are knowledge-based cartridges, which provide information on general subjects, and techncal cartridges, which provide information on the application of knowledge. (CFG)
Knowt's Disease
a debilitating disease that kills slowly. Pter Thanas suffered from this disease on Bakura. (AS)
Knytix
this species of arachnid is similar in appearance to the Vratix, and is also native to Thyferra. They are smaller and blockier that the Vratix, and were kept as pets and workers by the larger Vratix. Sometimes, they also served as a food source. The Vratix mainly used the knytix for creating the mud which was used to build their villages in the gloan trees. The mud was mixed from the dense soil and the saliva of the knytix. (BW)
Ko
(1) an Alliance YT-1300 destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
(2) this Yevethan word is the equivalent of "yes." (SOL)
Koaan
this planet is the site of a Galactic Research Facility. (GOF7)
Koba
this culinary delight is often served stuffed with bread and meat. (SOL)
Kobal's World
this planet was subjugated by the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. (CSWDW)
Kobbahn
this planet is the site of a major starport. (SWAJ)
Kobok
an insectoid alien race characterized by their green fur, deadly stingers, and triple eyes. Two of their eyes face forward; the third is located on the back of their heads. (DCAR)
Koccic sulng
an Old Corellian reprimand, loosley translated as "Be quiet." (TFE)
Koccic sulng il pla
an Old Corellian phrase meaning, "shut up and play." (SWAJ)
Koda Space Station
this run-down spaceport was located in a backwater section of the galaxy. The most common visitors to Koda were farmers looking for excitement and bored smugglers. A moderately busy port, visitors were greeted by a protocol droid stationed at the main entrance from the docking ports. (GOF7)
Kodu Terrafin
an Arcona working for Jabba the Hutt, Kodu piloted the courier ship that ran between Jabba's palace and Mos Eisley. (TME)
Koensayr
manufacturers of a wide range of starships and starship components, they can boast having components in nearly a fifth of all starships in production. One of their most famous products is the BTL A4 Longprobe Starfighter, also known as the Y-Wing. They also manufacture pleasure craft, but parts account for 72% of their profits. (SCRE, EGV)
Kogan 6
this planet was the object of an archaeological expedition under the command of Doctor Bromial. (TT)
Kogler, Hyndis
a member of the Empire's Infiltration bureau, he refused to believe that specially-programmed 3PO droids could be used as espionage agents. (ISB)
Koh'shak
this Shak clan Twi'lek was an obese creature, and was the minister of the Kala'uun Starport when Rogue Squadron was sent to Ryloth to bargain for kor ryll. Koh'shak would have sold the ryll to the New Republic, and kept the profits for himself. However, the warrior Tal'dira exposed Koh'shak's personal goals, and gave the kor to the Rogues, as a gift from warrior to warrior. (KT)
Kohl
this dark substance is used in makeup and camouflage to darken the skin. (TNR)
Koiogran Turn Maneuver
an escape tactic in which the fleeing ship changes course sharply and at higher speed to shake its pursuer (HTTE)
Kojash
this Koornacht Cluster planet was the site of a Morath mining operation. The operation was a primary target of the Yevethan Purge, and was swiftly exterminated by the Yevetha. (SOL)
Kokash Sector
a galactic sector located in the Rim, it was largely unexplored by New Republic standards. (BTS)
Kol Attan
this Yevethan Proctor served under the command of Nil Spaar during the Yevethan Purge. Attan commanded the Beauty of Yevetha until the New Republic initiated a blockade of the Koornacht Cluster, in retaliation for the extremination of peoples by the Yevetha. The Beauty of Yevetha was destroyed in the second wave of Republic blockades, but Attan survived and was brought before Spaar. Rather than killing Attan and giving him an easy way out, Spaar banished Attan from service and reduced him to the rank of to-mara, or shamed one. (SOL)
Kolader
this city is located in the center of the continent of Afterthought, on the planet Ropagi II. (TSK)
Kolaff
this Imperial Navy Captain was in command of the Subjugator, which was sent to Kwenn Space Station to pick up Walex Blissex. He felt that mission, devised by Lira and Denn Wessex, was sneaky and beneath him, but he served his duty to the Empire by going along to capture the "Rebel scum." An extremely intelligent man, Kolaff had an obsession with doing battle. He didn't exactly hate the Alliance; in an off-hand sort of way, he admired their courage in the face of great obstacles. Kolaff was defeated on the Subjugator by the team of Alliance agents that accompanied Blissex. They engaged in a battle using AT-STs in a docking bay, which allowed the agents to rescue Blissex and escape. Kolaff later died when the Subjugator self-destructed. (SF)
Kole, Phadreas
this Imperial Governor ruled Rhinnal during the Galactic Civil War. (SWAJ)
Kolene
a port city located on Corellia. (TPS)
Kolermigon
an Alliance transport ship captured during the Galactic Civil War. It was trying to transport Alliance personnel to meet with Admiral Harkov at station DS-5. (TIE)
Kollene, Maytoc
this aging tramp freighter captain served aboard the Worthless Fool before it was sold to the Alliance. Kollene spent much of his career in Rayter Sector, and it is believed that he worked with Yearo Seville before becoming involved with the Alliance. He modified the cockpit extensively, since he loss his left leg years before. It is unknown how he lost the leg, although rumors have it that the Imperial forces occupying Rayter Sector were the cause of it. The rumors say this explains why Kollene joined the Alliance, in order to exact some form of revenge on the Empire. He was very withdrawn and tacit, only speaking when absolutely necessary. It was Kollene who piloted the Worthless Fool during the Alliance’s rescue of the Shashay Crying Dawn Singer from the clutches of Braig and Nak Farool. (TA)
Kolo
this fish is a favorite of sport fisherbeings throughout the galaxy. It puts up a tremendous, entertaining fight. (TT)
Kolos Moon
this natural satellite is known for its clear air. (TT)
Kolvissh
this blossoming plant is native to the uppermost levels of Kashyyyk’s biosphere. (RD)
Kommerkan
a creature raised for its meat. (SME)
Komnor System
a planetary system that once had a number of Hutt inhabitants. A vicious warlord came in and evicted all the Hutts, invoking the wrath of Jabba the Hutt. He hired Dyyz Nataz to assassinate the warlord. (TME)
Kompa
this elderly gentleman lived within the Imperial complex on Mrlsst, a few years after the Battle of Endor. (XWPA)
Koncco
this is a ritualistic form of dance which originated on low-gravity worlds. It is characterized by incredible leaps and bounds. (GG4)
KonGar Ship Works
manufacturers of the ATR Assault Transport ship and starship drive systems. (TIE, EGV)
Konnair, Dorset
this woman, a native of the planet Coruscant, served in the New Republic military as an A-Wing pilot in Blue Squadron. Based on Folor, Dorset had the callsign Blue Nine. (WS)
Koodan
this race of hulking humanoids is charatcerized by their huge, hard-shelled heads and armored skin. Their mouths are filled with pointed, conical teeth which surround a thick, round tongue. Their stubby arms are well-muscled, and end in three-fingered hands. They have few natural enemies. (BF)
Koolach Silk
this beautiful fabric was used by Winter to bribe the starport master at Kala’uun Starport, when Rogue Squadron tried to capture Firith Olan during the search for the Eidolon. (XWBT)
Koolb, Nojin
the planetary governor of Xartun, he negotiated with Warlord Zsinj while applying for admission to the New Republic. He claimed to be outwardly loyal to the Republic, while privately supporting Zsinj. (WS)
Koong
an unkempt, middle-aged man, Koong led a group of criminals from Tawntoom, in the Roon System. They ran any number of illegal activities, from theft to hijacking. (DCAR)
Koorabee
this obese woman was a member of the Five. She was killed by Wuzzek after Chewbacca freed the creatures contained in the Menagerie. (CSWDW)
Koornacht, Aitro
a native of the planet Tamban, Aitro Koornacht was an Old Republic astronomer. He was the first to see the collection of star systems now known as the Koornacht Cluster, on a night when he discovered Emperor Preedu III's First Observer and a young woman in a groundcoach. The Observer named the new star cluster after Koornacht, in returned for keeping the incident a secret. (BTS)
Koornacht Cluster
a collection of star systems first noticed by Aitro Koornacht, the Koornacht Cluster has many names. It is known as "The Multitude" by the Fia, "God's Temple" by the Wehttem, and no'aat padu'll - The Little Nursery - by the Ka'aa. It was controlled by the Yevetha from N'zoth, until the Empire invaded the Cluster and established a number of shipyards there. The Black Sword Command was stationed there, out of the way of prying eyes. The Yevethan government - the Duskhan League - later assumed control of the Cluster. It is located in the Farlax Sector of the Rim, between Coruscant and the Core. (BTS)
Koos
the name given to one of the four continents of Yavin 4 by the Fernandin Survey Operation. (GG2)
Koqus Design Syndic
this starship manufacturing operation flourished in the last years of the Old Republic by taking discarded Republic Seinar Systems designs and revamping them. (SOL)
Koqus Starliner
this old, Koqus Design Syndic starship was manufactured some twenty years before the rise of the New Order. It was based on an old Republic Seinar Systems design, created as a short-route liner capable of carrying 58 passengers. The Starliner measured 44 meters in length and 28 meters in width, and was spade-like in shape. A pair of SoroSuub Viper 40 ion engines provided more than enough sublight propulsion, but the ship's hyperdrive systems were limited in jump calculation and speed. The ship had two main decks, one used for passengers and one for cargo. (SOL)
Kor
this is the rarest, and purest, form of ryll spice produced on Ryloth. It makes up only three percent of the total ryll production, and virtually none of it leaves the planet. It was discovered that kor ryll had certain medicinal properties. This was found by Qlaern Hirf and his Vratix verachan, who were working to counteract the effects of the Krytos virus. The New Republic sent Rogue Squadron, with Nawara Ven, to Ryloth, in hopes that they could negotiate a supply of kor for use in augmenting bacta. Kor ryll absorbs light in the ultraviolet range, and appears black under normal lighting. It can be distinguished from colored, less pure ryll under ultraviolet lighting. (KT)
Korad
this planet is the dumping grounds for the Elrood Sector. Located in the Korad System, Korad is an arid, rocky world covered with junkyards and is ringed by an artificial belt of scrap. (PG)
Korbin
this planet, the fifth world in the Atrig System, is a world of temperate planins. It has a single moon. Korbin is also completely lawless. This is belied by the names of its primary cities: Pleasant City, Hope, Peace, and Joy. It is a hot, dry world which rotates about its axis once every 28 standard hours. Its year lasts 380 local days. It has almost no axial tilt, and thus has very minimal seasonal changes. It was once a thriving mining world until the mines ran dry. The miners left, but the planet was later repopulated by the outcasts from an overcrowded nearby system. The planet is girded by equatorial mountains, which are surrounded by arid plains. (PG2)
Kordren
this chubby Cerean youth was part of the band of techrats which hung out with Skeel and Maj-Odo-Nomor. In order to hide his identity while riding swoops out on the plains, Kordren often painted his face white with two red bars around his eyes. Like many Cerean youths, Kordren loved the thrill of swoops and the prestige of having high-technology equipment, but was unskilled in their use. When he and Skeel tried to race their swoops through the Outsider Citadels, they took a wrong turn and ended up running into a dead-end passage. Skeel was unable to stop his swoop and was killed when it struck the wall and exploded. Kordren managed to leap from his swoop before the impact, and was hospitalized for several broken bones and bruises. (PTR)
Kordu
this planet is the homeworld of the Kordulian kriss, often called a ratter thist. (VOF)
Kordulian Kriss
this is another name for a ratter thist. (VOF)
Korenn
one of Crix Madine's commandos, Korenn served on the Galactic Voyager while Madine was tracking Durga the Hutt. He was killed when he accompanied Madine and Trandia into the Hoth asteroid belt to survey the construction of the Darksaber project. The shields of his modified A-Wing were breached by a small piece of space debris, resulting in a loss of engine power and attitude control. His ship was destroyed when it collided with an asteroid. Korenn was killed in the explosion. (DS)
Korfaise gas
a lighter-than-air gas used as a hyperdrive coolant. It is highly poisonous. (HTTE)
Korg
a Hutt unit of measure, it defines a specific volume of material. (JTH)
Korlier Combine
this starship manufacturer is known for th small Flashships it builds. Korlier doesn't provide its ships with serial numbers, which makes them the perfect ships for beings who don't want to be traced or identified. It also makes their ships somewhat expensive. (VOF)
Kormoran
a group of Alliance modified CR90 Corvettes destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Kornov
this Imperial Captain graduated from the Academy with honors, learning his lessons quickly and well. He made a name for himself commanding a strike cruiser that participated in the first defeat of an Alliance attack on an Imperial installation. He was then assigned to Admiral Motti, and served on the first Death Star. He was a loyal and hard-working assistant. (DSTC)
Kornova Corporation
this corporation was established to further the discovery and understanding of ancient civilizations. Kornova sent out numerous scouting expeditions in search of new evidence, and retained a number of archaeologists and xeno-archaeologists to assist in the collection of information. (GMS)
Korolev
an Alliance Corvette used to evacuate Briggia when it was attacked as part of Operation Strike Fear. It was used to transport the wounded to the mdeical frigate Redemption. (XW)
Koros Major
a planet in the Empress Teta system. It was the last planet in the system to hold out against the Krath oppression. It was the sight of a major battle between the combined forces of the Jedi Knights and the Old Republic and the Krath (c.4000 PE). (DLS)
Koros Minor
this planet is located in what used to be the Koros System. (GAS)
Koros System
this planetary system was one of seven brought under the control of Empress Teta. It became the center of Teta’s empire, and was later renamed the Empress Teta System. (GAS)
Korpil
a Verpine colony, one of the builders of the B-Wing starfighter. (RASB, SWSB)
Korrda
a thin, scrawny-looking Hutt who served as Durga's assistant. He met Leia Organa on Nal Hutta when she tried to surprise Durga by showing up more or less unexpectedly. Korrda was left trying to appease Leia and show her some diplomatic courtesy. He has a wasting disease that keeps him thin no matter how much he eats. Durga and the other Hutts despise him for his thinness, and so Durga gives him menial, downgrading tasks to perform. (DS)
Korren
an Alderaanian in Page's Commandos, Korren is one of the team's technical specialists. (HTSB)
Korriban
this remote planet was the seat of the ancient Sith race. Located across the galaxy from Cinnagar and Koros Minor, it was unknown to the Old Republic before the rise of Naga Sadow. It was to Korriban that the ancient Dark Jedi fled, after they were exiled by the Jedi Knights. Korriban was a desolate world which, under the pall of Sith magic, became more hellish and dangerous. The native life there was twisted by the Dark Side, and the ghosts of Sith Dark Lords roamed everywhere. The Sith Lords erected huge palaces and burial complexes, which honored not only the dead Lords but the current magicians as well. Exar Kun was led here by Freedon Nadd's spirit, in an effort to recover certain Sith manuscripts. The Emperor Palpatine often visited Korriban, to help him center himself in the Dark Side of the Force. (DLS, EE)
Korseg IV
this remote, mountainous planet was the site of the Alliance's Flare Base during the Galactic Civil War. (RPG)
Korus
this Tetan was the tutor of Aleema, Satal Keto, and other royal youths about 4,000 years before the Galactic Civil War. When the youths formed the Krath, they rebelled against their parents and their teachers. Aleema's magic was used to twist Korus to their bidding. In a display of her power for the Lord Keto, Aleema changed Korus' tongue into an Adegan Eel. Satal and Aleema kept the old man as a servant, until he accidentally spilled wine on Aleema. She killed him with Sith magic in her anger. (DLS)
Kosh Kurp
this tall, muscular, blue-skinned alien was employed by the Empire as a detonations expert. He was red body armor and a red helmet set with two blunt horns. He was sent to Gaar Suppoon's hideout on a warning that Jabba the Hutt had planted a bomb there. In reality, Jabba had played Kosh Kurp for the bomb. Jabba knew that Gaar Suppoon had gone by the name of Sonopo Bomoor, a crazed villian who had invaded Kurp's homeworld and killed his family in front of his eyes. Suppoon left Kurp alive, as a living testimony of Bomoor's deeds. He spent the rest of his life searching for Bomoor, whom Jabba knew was really Suppoon. When Suppoon tried to kill Kurp, the laser bolt ricocheted off his red armor and blasted Suppoon's head off. Kosh Kurp became the de facto leader of Suppoon's criminal empire. (JTH)
Kosk, Reynol
Imperial Lieutenant in charge of the Trogan Imperial garrison, persuaded by Niles Ferrier to attack the smugglers' meeting. He was killed in the attack. (ISB, TLC)
Koss
a container group captured by the Lightning. (TIE)
Kossak
an infamous Hutt warrior and conquerer, Kossak used Vodran, Nikto, and Klatooinan forces to defeat Xim the Despot during the Third Battle of Vontor. (ZHR, GG12)
Kossi
one of the three major continents on Pantolomin. (DFRSB)
Kost
this province, located on the planet Kalzeron, is found in the northern hemisphere. It is a harsh, frigid place to live. (SWJ8)
Kostra
this planet is located in the Kriz Sector. (CRO)
Koth Melan
this Bothan was a native of Bothawui. His father was a teacher on the planet during the Galactic Civil War, but was killed by Imperial forces. Koth Melan removed the Bothan honorific 'y'lya' in memory of his father, and chose not to replace it after the War was over. Melan rose to power in the Bothan resistance, and was placed in charge of the Bothan Spynet. He was among the first to realize that the Bothans had access to the secret plans to the second Death Star, although he did not know the exact details. He sent word to Leia Organa to come to Bothawui and receive the information, but Leia was on Rodia and the message was delivered to Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian instead. They arrived, and after stealing the information from the Tuk Previz, took it to Kothlis. There, Koth Melan was killed in the firefight during an Imperial raid on the planet. (SE, SSE)
Kothlis
this Bothan colony world was the birthplace of Borsk Fey'lya. It has three small moons, and is the seventh planet in its system. The Bothan spy network maintained an impressive information slicing operation on the planet. The plans for the second Imperial Death Star were taken to the planet after being recovered from the Suprosa, and were almost lost during an Imperial raid. (HTTE, SE)
Kothlis II
a space station loctaed near the planet Kothlis. It was here that the Bothan spies who obtained the plans to the second Death Star took on supplies to complete their delivery. The Empire seized control of the station, but not before the Bothans could escape. (TIE)
Kotiate
an Imperial-I class Star Destroyer, the Kotiate was the last of the Imperial-I class ships built with moderate shielding. It was destroyed by a group of Alliance starfighters at a supply stop. The ease with which the Kotiate was destroyed prompted the Empire to upgrade the Imperial-I class's shielding. (XW)
Koved City
located on Siluria III, it was located about a half-hour's drive from the planet's main spaceport. (GG9)
Kovit
a farming community nestled among the huge, limestone mountains on the planet Trulalis, Kovit was protected from the windswept regions of the central plains and the harsh weapon of the northern regions. The settlers there used imported banthas as beasts of burden, although subsequent generations of the beasts were much smaller than other strains. It was the hometown of Adalric Brandl. (TFE)
Kowakian Monkey-lizard
this race of strange, long-limbed creatures shows minimal sentience while it hides behind a cunning intellect. These creatures have long, floppy ears, a wide mouth capped by a horned beak, a ruff of fur around their necks, and three-fingered hands and feet. They have rough, tan-colored skin, and a long, prehensile tail. (ROTJ, MTS)
Kowk
a decidedly stupid animal. (VOF)
Koyi Komad
this Twi'leki waitress worked at the Soundmound, on Mrlsst, during the early years of the New Republic. She was serving drinks to Rogue Squadron when they began to ask about the band Ghost Jedi. She agreed to take them on a tour of the Mrlsst Academy and show them the spot where Taj Junak was murdered, resulting in the birth of the legend of the Ghost Jedi. She later put the Rogues in contact with Nasta, and eventually left Mrlsst to join the Republic.
She then served Rogue Squadron as a friend, confidante, and chief mechanic. (XWPA, HXW)
KPLink
this specialized communications and data exchange service was used by the security force aboard the Kuari Princess. (RM)
KPR Droid
a series of security droids manufactured by Lerrimore Droids. (CCG)
Kra
a city on Coyn. (PG)
Kraaken
this humanoid alien had long, pointed ears
and wore a reflectinve pair of eyeshades, and was Silver Fyre's second-in-command until he turned traitor. When he learned that Luke Skywalker was carrying a data disk with the plans to the Executor, Kraaken tried to kill Like and steal the plans. He nearly succeeded, but Silver Fyre helped rescue Luke. Kraaken fled, but was later arrested by Han Solo and brought to trial before the Aquaris Freeholders. The Freeholders disowned him, and his pleas to Silver Fyre fell on deaf ears. He was exiled from the planet. (CSW)
Krabbex
a large, shelled creature native to Calamari, it has ten legs and dual mouth mandibles. It was covered in two rows of spines, and four of its eighteen eyes were on front grasping claws. (JS, DA)
Kragget Rat
another name for the ratadillo of Eol Sha. (JASB)
Krail, Davish
Krail was an aged Alliance fighter pilot known as Pops. (CCG)
Krail Armory
manufacturers of the 210 and 1010 personal armor suits. (GG9, KO)
Krakana
a large, bullet-shaped ocean creature on Calamari. It has spined fins, sharp pointed teeth, and tentacles near its mouth. (DA)
Kral
an Alliance soldier who was mortally wounded in a firefight with Imperial troops. He hid a grenade under his stretcher, and waited for the Imperial to discover him before pulling the pin. (RASB)
Krall Praget
this native of the planet Edatha was a New Republic Senator, and chaired the Council on Security and Intelligence. He regarded the loss of the Teljkon vagabond at Gmir Askilon to be a failure, and demanded that the mission return home. Praget did not support Leia Organa-Solo's selection as Chief of State, but he did not openly oppose it. After Leia began granting membership in the Republic to Koornacht Cluster worlds, he convened the Ruling Council and ordered a recall on her right to rule. Although the vote was 5-2 in support of Leia, it laid the groundwork for another vote of no-confidence after the blockade of the Koornacht Cluster met with limited success and the capture of Han Solo. (SOL)
Krane
this tough Alliance Commander was known for his ability to think like an Imperial pilot. He demanded only the best from his pilots, and gave them little leeway in their performance reviews. Krane believed that the only way the Alliance would prevail was if it acted as a precision fighting force. He specialized in training Alliance pilots to fly captured TIE Fighters, for special missions as well as to give Alliance pilots a sense of the Imperial pilot's perspective. His team worked hard to capture intact TIE Fighters for their own use. (RA2)
Krann
this planet is located in the four-star Opiteihr System, and is a humid, densely-jungled world. Because the four stars that dominate the system are all red giants, Krann is continually bathed in an eerie, blood-red light. This has led to the evolution of plants which have deep black leaves which soak up all available light, an ebon carpet known as the Black Jungle. The planet is ost famous for its nova crystals, which were harvested for the Empire by the native Kluuzot in order to fund the first Death Star project. The average day on Krann lasts 31 standard hours, though its year lasts only 162 local days. (TSK)
Krann System
located near the Merren Sector, this star system is the next stop on the Harrin Trade Corridor after the Brevost System. (TSK)
Krass, Jord
a Lieutenant in the Imperial Navy during the Galactic Civil War, he helped his Captain, Mordaph Clafdatha write a detailed report on the various Alliance starfighters for Darth Vader. (XW)
Kratas
born on Derilyn, Kratas was accepted into the SAGEducation group at the Calamar University on a full scholarship. He excelled in history and politics, and was chosen for further training on Carida. He eventually was promoted to Navy Commander under Daala's command, captain of the Gorgon. He was in charge of the ground forces which Daala sends to route the Eol Sha colonists relocated to Dantooine. Kratas was one of the few members of Daala's team to survive the series of defeats that the Imperial fleet suffered under Daala, and he accompanied her into the Core to search for the feuding warlords. They tried to get the warlords to unify and creata a huge force against the New Republic, but each of them was too wrapped up in his own power to agree. Kratas was killed while inspecting Harrsk's flagship Star Destroyer, the Shockwave, when the warship was destroyed in an attack from another Imperial warlord, Teradoc. (JS, DA, COTF, DS, JASB)
Krath
a society of Tetan Elite led by Satal Keto and Aleema, it was based on the Dark Side teachings of the Sith. (FNU, DLS)
Krath Enchanter
Satal Keto's luxurious Tetan yacht, it was destroyed when Keto and Aleema tried to land on Onderon during the Old Republic's seige there against the Naddists. (FNU)
Krax
this elder Troob was the leader of his people, and represented them at the peace and trade negotiations held by the Tion Hegemony. When his son Ket was murdered, apparently by Larka Nimondro, General Krax broke off the negotiations and declared war on the Hobors. Just as he was planning to launch his attack, C-3PO and R2-D2 managed to use Mount Yeroc to communicate to all parties. They exposed Jake Harthan as the killer, and managed to avert a full-scale war. Krax deferred to reason, and agreed to meet with Nimondro on their own terms, to discuss a true peace for Tahlboor before further negotiations with the Tion Hegemony began. (DRPC)
Kraxith
Governor of Trebela, and an Imperial supporter. He was responsible for exposing a rag-tag group of Alliance supporters in his capital city. (SWSB)
Krayt
an Imperial shuttle protecting a supply convoy near Bonadan until it was attacked and destroyed during an Alliance raid. (XW)
Krayt Dragon
a large, fearsome beast native to Tatooine, the krayt dragon is a beast which continues to grow larger throughout its lifespan. The krayt dragon is yellowish-brown in color, a camouflage used to blend in with the desert's rocky caves and fissures. The head of the dragon is heavily armored, and five large horns grow from its crown. The dragon walks low to the ground on four heavy legs, and its tail is studded with long spikes. The Tusken Raiders on Tatooine have a maturity ritual in which young males are left in the desert to confront and kill a krayt dragon in order to prove their adulthood. The only sure way to kill the krayt is to penetrate their central sinus cavity and puncture the brain which lies behind it. The krayt, like many reptiles, has fearsome teeth which are used to capture its prey, but are ineffective for grinding and chewing. So, like many reptiles, the kray dragon ingests stones and boulders and holds them in a series of gizzards. The muscles of the gizzard chambers roll food around among the stones, crushing it into digestible pulp. The last gizzard chamber contains the smoothest stones, which are expelled in favor ot newer, rougher stones. These smooth stones are known throughout the galaxy as dragon pearls, and are extremely valuable. It has been reported that the krayt dragon has recently been domesticated. They are often raised for their milk and eggs. The Sandpeople and Jawas have said that the bones of the krayt dragon hold mystical powers. There are some scholars who believe that the krayt dragon is really the descendant of the wild offspring of a Duinuogwuin, although this has never been proven. (SW, DE2, TJP, ISU, GG7, CCG, GG4)
Krayt Dragon Lounge
a bar located in Mos Eisley. Han Solo tried to win some credits there, after dumping a load of Jabba the Hutt's spice. He ran into Dash Rendar, but was unable to win any additional funds. (RD)
Krayt Pearl
these are simply the gizzard stones used by the Krayt Dragon to help it digest its food. The stones, when taken from the dragon's gut, are a lustrous, milky color. Obtaining the stones is a ritual of manhood for the Tusken Raiders. (DS)
Kreb Zellock
a heavy-set individual. (DCAR)
Kredo Daar
a deep-space hauler who detests droids. (RASB)
Kreesis
this is the largest continent on Algara II, and the location of the cities of Algarine, Benis, and Tivin. (PG2)
Kreet'ah
this Kian'thar was one of Prince Xizor's vigo's, or one of his closest lieutenants. He had learned the criminal trade from his biological mother. (SE)
Kreetle
this large insect is found on the planet Naboo, where it eats many varieties of plants and small animals. They have large, mandibular jaws which can be used to capture and crush its prey. Trained kreetles are used by the Gungans to open containers and clams, and farm-raised kreetles are considered a crunchy snack. (GF)
Kren
a city on the continent of Tronis, on the planet Algara II. (PG2)
Krenhner
this planet is capital world of the Krenhner Sector. (SOL)
Krenhner Sector Station
this space station was the closest New Republic outpost to Gmir Askilon. Pakkpekatt sent the Marauder to the station after the Teljkon vagabond fled into hyperspace. (SOL)
Krenjsh
this New Republic Intelligence operative was working with the expedition that was sent to capture the Teljkon vagabond. (SOL)
Krenn, Josala
this explorer worked with Kroddok Stopa, and was affiliated with the Obroan Institute. She was stationed on Babali with Stopa when the call came to investigate the planet Brath Qella, during the New Republic's chase of the Teljkon vagabond. Both she and Stopa were killed in an avalanche while searching for information on the planet Brath Qella. (SOL)
Kresch
this quasi-sentient mollusk is native to the swamps of Naboo. The Gungans use them to store information in their underwater libraries. The kresch has a single eye, which it can extend on a short stalk for viewing its environment. The blood of the kresch is unusual in that, when the mollusk is poked or manipulated, the inky blood rearranges itself to display images and words. (GF)
Kretch
a creature which is found in the caverns of Belsavis, the kretch measures about a foot in length. It is a worm-like creature, a couple of inches in diameter, with two sets of jaws filled with serrated teeth. Its tail is barbed, and is used to catch and hold its prey. The creature's scary appearance was used as a deterrent by Belsavian parents. They often told their children that the kretch would catch them and eat them if they did something bad. Nichos Marr's caretaker Margolis used to warn Nichos and his friends that the kretch would catch them if they found Plett's Well. (COJ)
Krickle
one of Talon Karrde’s smugglers, Krickle served under Shirlee Faughn on the Starry Ice. (SOP)
Kriff
this is an Imperial swear word. (VOF)
Kriger
a Star Destroyer under the command of Captain Dor Reder. (WBC)
Krikthasi
an alien race native to the planet Baralou. They have been enemies of the Multopos for their entire existence. (WEG)
Krill
a creature native to the planet Kidron, the krill are harvested for their meat. (PG)
Krish
an alien race. (EGC)
Kritkeen, Sinick
this Imperial COMPNOR General served as the planetary supervisor on Aruza, during the New Order. He bore a striking resemblance to Han Solo, which is why the bounty hunter Dengar agreed to assassinate Kritkeen for the Aruzans. Kritkeen was working to enslave the Aruzans, and they simply wanted their freedom. Dengar tracked Kritkeen and caught him, giving the Imperial a three-minute lead before chasing him down. Dengar’s mind began believing that Kritkeen was Solo, and he relished the actions of placing an armed concussion grenade in Kritkeen’s mouth and throwing the man off a cliff. (TBH)
Kritt
Fola's mate, they lived at North 5 26 Up in the city of Griann, on Teyr. (SOL)
Kriyystak
one of Chewbacca’s many relatives, Kriyystak worked to replenish the Millennium Falcon’s food stores whiel Chewie was on Kashyyyk for Lumpawarump’s Test of Ascension. (RD, TT)
Krizzin
this barren, arid world is the fourth planet in the Algaran System. Orbital scans have revealed that it is riddled with caves and vast mineral deposits. It has no natural satellites. (PG2)
Krk
a H'drachi noble who believed Ch'no was a fool, and couldn't correctly read the time-streams, even though Ch'no was quite often right. He was one of the first to openly denounced Ch'no's adoption of the infant Mora. (ROC)
Kro
this small, rodent-like reptile is native to the planet Zelos II. It has a toothy, scoop-shaped mouth and glowing red eyes. Kro also have prehensile tails, which support and balance the creature in the absense of forearms. The kro hang from trees, waiting for prey to pass by. They then dop down onto their prey, holding it with their tails while they eat it alive. (PG2)
Krob
a deity worshipped by Cabrool Nuum. (JTH)
Kroctar
this planet was the merchant center and capital world of Shataum Sector in the decades following the Battle of Endor. Moff Disra, along with Grodin Tierce and the con-man Flim - posing as the resurrected Thrawn - managed to bully the leaders of this world into a brief alliance with the Imperial faction they represented. It is the homeworld of the Kroctari race. (VOF)
Kroctari
this race was native to the planet Kroctar. They were somewhat loyal to the Empire and its ideals, and felt that the Caamas Incident was an indication of the lack of order maintained by the New Republic. They were willing to welcome Thrawn back to their planet, but were unaware that Thrawn was actually the conman Flim, acting under the command of Moff Disra. (VOF)
Kroeskin Fabrications
manufacturers of ceramisteel vehicle hulls, Kroeskin was one of the original Contributing Sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority. (CSA)
Krok
a male Gamorrean in the Gakfedd tribe, Krok was junior husband to Bullyak. (COJ)
Krolp
an indecent Huttese reference to excrement. (JTH)
Kron Thon
this crimelord was a rival of Mugsy Fratillio. (GMS)
Kronas
this hot, rocky world is the first planet in the Kattellyn System. It has no natural satellites. (PG2)
Krotorra
this Wookiee was one of many who served the New Republic as representative of the planet Kashyyyk. Along with his partner, Lamorrack, Krotorra was captured ans sold into slavery by Slar-dan ti Gardi and Borun Call. (SWJ8)
Krovalis
this Nimbanese clan tried to apply for a data holding position under the Bureau of Ships and Services, shortly after the Bovark clan debacle. They also applied for a position of power under the Hutt Clan of Ancients. After the Hutts accepted their petition, the Krovalis Nimbanese asked them to allow the Krovalis clan to remain free, in return for access to Nimbanese data holdings under the BoSS. The Hutts, led by Zochaeb the Hutt and seeing a easy source of information from a non-aggressive party, agreed to this. They pushed hard on the BoSS to allow the Nimbanese to be re-instated as data holders. Thus, the Krovalis clan was the first of a new era of Nimbanese holders. (GG12)
Kroyie
a species of birds native to Kashyyyk. The kroyies were once a food source for rich Wookiees. Now it is a food source for all. (HTTE)
Kroyn'Tal
a city on Coyn. (PG)
Krozurbian
this alien race was at war with itself for 200 years. A brutish, green-skinned retpiloid people, the Krozurbian civil war would have raged longer if Master Zorneth hadn't slipped the leaders some savorium-laden thookah steaks. It was part of an experiment to verify to himself the potency of the herb. The Krozurbian leaders dropped their arms and immediately ceased their hostilities. (DRO)
kRR
this Old Hihg Squibbian term is not translateable to Basic, but refers to the novelty value of an item under negotiation. (SH)
Krudar
this surly Duros was one of the many gunners serving aboard the FarStar during its search for Moff Sarne in Kathol Sector. (KO)
Kruk Battle-wagon
this warship was developed shortly after the Clone Wars. (SOP)
Kruluk
a talkative, good-natured Quarren, Kruluk runs The Long Drink bar and eatery in Morjanssik, on Calamari. He believes that the Quarren should join the Alliance and rid themselves of the Empire, but he keeps this mostly to himself. He doesn't want any trouble, with his fellow Quarren or the authorities of Morjanssik. (DU)
Krung Dynasty
the rulers of this ancient dynasty were often embalmed and mummified after death, in hopes that they might live longer lives in the afterworld. The Mendacian funeral urns of the young Krungs were considered priceless by the time of the Battle of Hoth. (TJT)
Krupx
manufacturers of detonation devices, such as proton torpedoes. (SCRE)
Kruqr
this scrawny-looking man worked for Booster Terrik as a guard and soldier aboard the Errant Venture. (IJ)
Krusp
a Huttese term for stick or pole. (JTH)
Kryll
this Alliance General was in charge of the Outer Rim Communications Center during the Galactic Civil War. Kryll was an Imperial officer who defected to the Alliance after the destruction of Alderaan. He often told his troops that he defected, not because of Alderaan, but because the Empire didn't appreciate his wonderful tenor voice. He later served the New Republic on Generis. (RASB, TLC)
Kryndyn
this city is the capital of the planet Zelos II. Like all Zelosian cities, it is ringed with a 10-meter tall wall, and has a standing garrison. The garrison of Kryndyn numbers 50,000 troops. It has a thriving commodities maket, and provides ample supplies for Zelosian and off-worlder needs. (PG2)
Kryss
this Corellian youth was rescued by Han Solo and Chewbacca from Ylesia. (RD)
Krytollak
an alien race which worshipped the Emperor Palpatine during the reign of the New Order, the Krytollaks are a warm-blooded, insectile species. They have hard, dense outer shells surrounding tough skeletal structures. Most Krytollaks have brown or black shells. A green shell appears every so often, and is reverred as a sign of greatness. Nobles and ranking officials paint elaborate designs on the shells. They have small eyes hidden within their facial plates, and beak-like mouths. Their ears are really a series of membranes arranged around the facial plates, and they lack a nose as well as a sense of smell. They subsist on plant material and certain rocks and minerals. They were technologically primitive and aloof when they were discovered during the latter years of the Old Republic. When Palpatine rose to power, the Krytollaks - who believe in a single ruler of their own homeworld of Thandruss - deferred to his awesome power. Many Krytollaks infiltrated the Alliance in an effort to provide information to the Empire. It is unknown how the Krytollaks have adapted to life under the auspices of the New Republic. (GG12)
Krytos
this was the codename for Evir Derricote's alien bioweapon. The Krytos virus was developed to affect only aliens, not humans. This was part of Ysanne Isard's master plan to expose the New Republic as unsympathetic to non-humans. The goal of the Krytos virus was to infect all of the aliens on Coruscant just before the Republic could take control of the planet. Then, just as it was trying to position itself as the dominant government in the galaxy, the aliens would suddenly become ill. The Krytos virus initially caused a stupor or listlessness in aliens, followed by a dark discoloration of the skin. The skin would later crack and blister, then seem to melt away. The Krytos virus was designed to infect a cell and multiply within the cell until the cell burst from the pressure. The suddenly-release viruses would infect neighboring cells, continuing to multiply and explode cells. The virus affected all cells in an alien's body, including skin, organs, and bones. One unique side effect of the Krytos virus is that it seemed to ignore nerve cells and pain receptors. Thus, the victim was acutely aware of the pain the virus was causing.
Derricote developed the Krytos virus with an antidote: it could be counteracted by immersing the victim in large amounts of bacta. The more widespread the virus is, the more bacta is required to eliminate it. This was the second part of Isard's plan. The Republic could save all of the aliens by providing them with bacta, but it would have to bankrupt itself in order to do it. (WG)
KR27
this Imperial by-law allowed any military officer to take control of a criminal organization and order its members into custody. (MJEH)
Ksaa
a red drink favored by the Ssi-ruuvi, its contents are not known (TB)
Ksiczzic III
this planet is located in the Mid Rim. (SWAJ)
Kshyy
strong vines used by Wookiees to operate liftcars, and also used to climb trees. They were native to the fifth biological level of Kashyyyk. (HTTE, RD)
KT-10
an R2 unit which had a female personality, she fell in love with R2-D2 when they were imprisoned in the Great Heap's droid harem. (TGH)
KT-18
known as Kate for short, this housekeeping droid was purchased by Luke Skywalker and Ken as a gift to Han Solo. Purchased from the Jawas on Tatooine, Kate was given to Han as a housewarming present. She has a pearlescent outer shell, and is built to resemble a human female is size and shape. (ZHR)
KTR-44875
this was the New Republic bureaucratic operating number of an Ishori traffic controller on Corsucant who refused to let Talon Karrde land, during the Senate deliberations over the Caamas Document. (SOP)
Ktriss
Bogga the Hutt's Dark Side familiar, Ktriss is a large, green Hssiss mutated by the Dark Side power of Lake Natth on Ambria. (TOJ)
KT4
Taim & Bak laser cannons, similar to those used on the Dx-9 Delta-class transport. (XW)
KT6
Taim & Bak heavy blaster cannons, similar to those used on the Telgorn Gamma-class assault shuttle. (ISB)
Ku'Bakai
this blue giant star is the primary sun in the Ku'Bakai system, home to the planet Kubindi and three other, life-supporting worlds. The Kubaz used these worlds (the sixth, eighth, and eleventh) as insect farms which cater to their every taste. The first four planets in the system are sterile worlds,
having been scoured by the intense solar flares given off by the star in a brief series of pulses millennia ago. These flares are well-known to astronomers for their beauty. (SCRE, MTS, GG4, SWJ10)
Kuan
one of two habitable planets in the Taroon System, Kuan was invaded by the Empire just before the Battle of Hoth. Kuan and its sister planet, Bordal, had been locked in a bitter, decades-old war, although no one remembered the exact cause. The Kuan economy was in ruins, and the planetary government had declared martial law. The Empire, seeing an opportunity, entered the system to bring news of Palpatine's removal of the supposed dead wood of the Old Republic. The Empire blamed the planet's economic crisis on the Old Republic, and swayed the Kuani to join the Empire. The planet's primary inhabitants are human. The planet has many moons. (TIE)
Kuantar
this gas giant is the third world in the Kidron System, located in the Elrood Sector. It is surrounded by a spectacular ring system. (PG)
Kuar
this planet was the primary world in the Kuar System, which is located near the Empress Teta System. This world was adopted by the ancient Mandalore warriors when they attacked the Tetan worlds prior to the Great Sith War. It was here, millenia later, that Fonterrat provided Bornan Thul with a datadisk containing the location of the Emperor’s plague storehouse. (TSW, TEP)
Kuari
one of the ships dispatched to intercept the Teljkon vagabond, the Kuari was the ship that was able to get nearest to the vagabond. Lando Calrissian's yacht, the Lady Luck, was tethered to the vagabond after Lando boldly gained access to the strange ship. When Pakkpekatt ordered the Kuari nearer, the vagabond severed the connection to the Lady Luck and fired on the Kuari before jumping into hyperspace. The Kuari sustained a great amount of damage, and there were many casualties and injuries. The dead and wounded were taken to Nichen on the Kettemoor. (SOL)
Kuari Princess
a Mon Calamari MC80 luxury spaceliner whose slafcourses are famous throughout the galaxy. The Princess is the flagship of Galaxy Tours, and has accommodations for up to 3,500 passengers of 27 unique species. It measures 500 meters in length, and is manned by 840 crewers, 500 droids, and 60 security officers. It is lightly armed, with 10 turbolaser batteries. The Princess had a long and storied history, inclduing one trip through the Maelstrom in which is was hijacked by the Riders of the Maelstrom as part of a plot to destroy Rodin Higron's base on the planet Oasis. (RPG, RM)
Kuari Suites
one of the most luxurious accommodations on the Kuari Princess, the Kuari Suites can be reserved for about a 1,000 credits a night. (RM)
Kuat
this planet was of prime importance to the New Order, for the shipyards there were among the first to align themselves with the Empire. The relationship blossomed, and the Kuat Drive Yards were made into the primary facility for the construction of Star Destroyers. It is located in the Kuat Sector, located in the most densely-populated area of the galaxy. (SWSB, XWN, SWAJ)
Kuat Drive Yards
KDY is one of the top three starship manufacturers, along with Corellian Engineering Corporation and Sienar Fleet Systems. KDY is erhaps most famous for its production of the Imperial-class Star Destroyer. It also produced many shipboard components, as well as the Nebulon-B frigate. KDY aligned itself with the Empire, and remained pro-Imperial after the Battle of Endor. It was also one of the original Signatory Sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority. (JS, SCRE, EGV, CSA)
Kuat escort frigate
see Nebulon-B Frigate
Kuat Explorer
this ancient colony ship predated the Old Republic, and brought the first colonists to the planet Alsakan. (CSA)
Kuat Freight Port
a division of Kuat Drive Yards, the Freight Port handled all incoming shipments of raw materials as well as movement of materials within the Drive Yards. (SWJ9)
Kuat Systems Engineering
KSE was a short-lived subsidiary of Kuat Drive Yards created in the waning days of the Old Republic. It produced a few well-designed but poorly marketed starships, including the CloakShape fighter and the Firespray-class attack ship. The lack of sales eventually led to KSE being re-integrated under the KDY banner as an after-market upgrade kit manufacturer. Shortly after the Battle of Endor, KSE was sold off to a group of Imperial loyalists. It was later revealed that the loyalists were really Vaathkree merchants with strong ties to the New Republic. The Dark Empire Sourcebook says that KSE was the forerunner of KDY was charged with developing new starfighters for the Empire. One of their first starships was the CloakShape Fighter. (MTS, DESB, EGV)
Kuat Vehicles
this small branch of Kuat Drive Yards manufactured terrestrial transportation, such as swoops. (GG9)
Kuati First Holo-News
this sensationalist tabloid had an office on Coruscant, from which is reported on the trial of Tycho Celchu. (KT)
Kubaz
an alien race hailing from the planet Kubindi, the Kubaz have dark green skin, a prehensile trunk, and large eyes. Their eyes are sensitive to the red spectrum of light, and often wear large goggles when they are away from their homeworld. They tend to be clan-oriented, with each clan protecting its property from other rival clans. The intense solar flares from their planet's sun nearly destroyed the majority of food sources on the planet, and the Kubaz were forced to hunt insects as a staple diet. This led to the rival clans raiding each others' insect farms. These so-called Hive Wars were resolved when the Kubaz found a way to alter the genetics of their insects to not only improve their reproduction, but to identify each hive by its colorings as property of a certain clan. This newly-formed science of Insecticulture helped keep the rival clans from feuding, and also allowed the Kubaz to expand their horizons. They eventually discovered space travel, and eventually populated three of the 11 worlds orbiting the sun Ku'Bakai. This ability to move off-planet then introduced the Kubaz to their neighbors, the Verpine. Since the Verpine are an insectile race by nature, the space-faring Kubaz found that the Verpine were tasty, and began to hunt them as an additional food source. (SW, TLC, SCRE, MTS, GG4)
Kubaz Insect
this small sculpture was carved from a single diamond-fusion crystal about a third of a meter in height. As a gemstone, its value was incalculable. As a work of art, it was priceless. The statue was stolen by the small-time theived Lauren and Sam from the collection of Rock'co on Narigus III, although it was later discovered that Rock'co's statue was a fake. (GMS)
Kubaz Xirconia
this abundant, clear stone is often used as a substitute for real diamonds. (MJEH)
Kubindi
this planet is the homeworld of the Kubaz, and is the fifth planet orbiting the sun Ku'Bakai. Kubindi orbits very close to Ku'Bakai, and the frequent solar flares raze the planet's surface, destroying much of the plant and animal life. The primary survivors of the flares were insects. There are millions of species on the planet today. Other creatures which managed to survive had to evolve into insect-eaters, like the Kubaz. They now inhabit the 6th, 8th, and 11th worlds in the Ku'Bakai system, with only the poor or disgraced Kubaz still clinging to existence on Kubindi. Kubindi is located in the Calaron Sector.
The day on Kubindi lasts 48 standard hours, and it year encompasses 420 local days. (TLC, SCRE, MTS, REB, SWJ10)Kudor
a rural city on the planet Vodran. (SWAJ)
Kugel, Aldrich
an Imperial officer on Cilpar, following the Battle of Endor. (XWRS)
Kuellar
(1) this ancient Almania military leader served as an army general several centuries before the Galactic Civil War. A human, Kuellar conquered the planet and the Je’Har before taking control of the entire Almanian System and the surrounding sector. Although he was generally regarded as ruthless and deadly, Kuellar was also known as a beloved and respected leader to the Almanian peoples. (TNR)
(2) the pseudonym adopted by the failed Jedi student Dolph, during his attempt to wrest power from Leia Organa-Solo and take control of the New Republic. Dolph assumed the name Kuellar after defeating the Je’Har, and he began using a Hendanyn death mask to cover his face. The mask hung on a silver chain when he wasn’t wearing it. (TNR)
Kulv-Bockar
a Calamarian company which produced passenger bathyspheres for use in the Calamari seas. (DU)
Kuma
a group of Alliance Nebulon-B frigates destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Kun, Exar
a Jedi student of Vodo-Siosk Baas on Dantooine, Exar Kun used Vodo's holocron to learn about the ancient Sith. Exar Kun didn't like the fact that Vodo, not to mention his fellow students Crado and Sylvar, were not human, and he continually goaded them. He nearly killed Sylvar during a lightsaber training exercise, and she clawed him on the right cheek. Vodo stopped the duel before someone was killed, and challenged Kun to a duel between Kun's skill with a lightsaber and Vodo's skill with a walking stick. Vodo nearly defeated Kun, but Kun snatched another lightsaber and attacked his Master. Vodo's stick was broken, and Kun's rage passed as he felt he was victorious. Exar Kun then left Dantooine to try and obtain the Sith artifacts that had been found on Onderon. He entered the tomb of Freedon Nadd and was controlled by Nadd's evil spirit. Nadd led Kun to Korriban, where Kun discovered a pair of Sith scrolls that tantalizingly led him further down the path to the Dark Side. Kun tried to resist, but Nadd nearly killed him before offering assistance. However, the assistance required Kun to give himself to the Dark Side. Kun chose to live, and was drawn into the Dark Side's power. Then, Nadd directed Kun to go to Yavin 4, where he should complete the work of Naga Sadow. On Yavin 4, Kun again tried to renounce Nadd's teachings, and was captured by the Massassi. They tried to sacrifice Kun in a blood ceremony, during which Nadd's spirit goaded him down the Dark path. Exar Kun called out to the Dark Side in anger, and a Sith amulet was drawn to his power. It fused to his arm, and he was suddenly endowed with the power of the Sith. He took control of the Massassi, and exterminated Nadd's spirit. As the months went by, Exar Kun found Naga Sadow's works and began to gain more and more Sith power. Once he felt that he was powerful enough, he went to the Empress Teta System to defeat Aleema and Satal Keto and claim his position as Sith lord. When he arrived, Keto had already been killed by Ulic Qel-Droma, so Kun tried to defeat him in battle. The ancient Sith masters were drawn to the pair's incredible Dark Side power, and halted the battle. They named Kun the Dark Lord of the Sith, and Qel-Droma his Apprentice. They went into hiding, and continued to gain power. Kun was able to lure several young Jedi Knights to his cause, including Oss Willum and Crado. On Yavin 4, Kun showed them the Sith holocron, which he destroyed in a display of power. The shards exploded outward, piercing the young Jedi and possessing them with Sith demons. When the time was right, they exploded into the galaxy as Sith warriors. Kun ordered his young disciples to exterminate their Jedi Masters in a fiendish pogrom. Thus, the Great Sith War was started. Kun and Qel-Droma's forces killed millions in their rampages. When Qel-Droma was captured and put to trial on Coruscant, Kun and Mandalore arrived to retrieve him. In a show of power, Kun put the entire court into suspended animation, killing the Old Republic's highest official and eventually murdering Master Vodo. Kun later raided Ossus, in an attempt to steal the ancient Jedi and Sith lore stored there. This effort was cut short when Aleema destroyed the Cron System, and Kun was forced to flee back to Yavin 4 to regain his strength. The war would have continued, but the end of the war was quickened when Qel-Droma was captured on Ossus by Master Thon. He was cut off from the Force by Nomi Sunrider, and betrayed Kun by providing the location of Kun's power - the temples on Yavin 4 - to the Jedi. The Jedi then met Exar Kun on the jungle moon, where Kun drew on the Massassi spirits in an effort to gain strength and make a last stand against the Jedi. Exar Kun was defeated by the Jedi, but only his body was destroyed. Kun consumed the Massassi in an effort to lock his spirit away in the temples on Yavin 4, where it remained until Luke Skywalker started training his new Jedi Knights there more than 4000 years later. Kun tried to control the emerging Jedi Knights, but his hold was tenuous. His first attempt at controlling one of them led to the death of Gantoris. Kyp Durron was his second attempt, but Kyp used Kun's power in an attempt to destroy the Empire. In a final battle with Luke's Jedi students, Kun was defeated by the combined strength of all the students. At his final death, Kun's former teacher Vodo Siosk-Baas appeared to claim him. Several months later, after escaping from Leonia Tavira and the Jensaarai, Luke Skywalker allowed Corran Horn to destroy Kun's statue and temple with a series of proton torpedoes, utterly wiping out the primary source of dark side energy on the moon. (DA, DLS, TSW, COTF, IJ)
Kur
this Twi’lek politician was a Senator for the New Republic who was exiled from Ryloth by the Diversity Alliance. Following the death of Nolaa Tarkona and the break-up of the Alliance, Kur was named Ryloth’s leader. (TEP)
Kuras I
the first planet in the Kuras System, Kuras I is a hot, rocky wasteland that exists in "the Drift." (PG)
Kuras II
this dry, desert world is the second planet in the Kuras System. (PG)
Kuras III
this planet is located on the edge of the Elrood Sector, in the Kuras System. It is a dry, volcanic world which is lethal for humans and most other races. It exists in "the Drift," the system-wide dust cloud that makes travel through the system difficult at best. Despite the lethal environment, Kuras III supports two native life forms: the Aganof and the Pulra. Its day lasts an average of 18 standard hours, and its year lasts 400 local days. Because of its location, it has not been fully explored. (PG)
Kuras IV
this planet is the fourth world in the Kuras System. It is a frigid, rocky wasteland. (PG)
Kurdan Desert
the hot, white sands which cover the planet Kirdo III. Once every ten years or so, rain comes to the desert and allows dormant seeds to sprout and grow. This period is known as the Celebration of Life to the Kitonaks. (GG4)
Kurdavvian Sunrise
a breath-taking daybreak. (SWJ9)
Kuret
this small, bronze-colored insect is native to the planet Kubindi. Alone, these one-centimeter insects are not much problem, despite their sharp pincers. In a swarm, they exhibit a sort of hive mentality, communicating via pheromones and attacking they prey with swift, deadly abandon. They are prized among Kubaz gourmets, although they have never been tamed. This makes them very expensive. (SWJ10)
Kurnbeast
a large creature native to the Forest Moon of Endor. (MTS)
Kurso
a Selonian word meaning "good" or "well." (AS)
Kurtzen
a race native to the Kishh district of Bakura, they have pale, white skin and ridges instead of hair on their heads. (TB)
Kushiban
an alien race. (TEP)
Kushone
a New Republic Colonel who assisted Colin Darkmere by leading a field operation to learn more about the World Devastators. (DESB)
Kutag
this planet, located in the Koornacht Cluster, was the site of an Imperial factory farm during the last years of the Galactic Civil War. When Nil Spaar rallied the Yevethan people to rise up against Imperial control, they wiped out the farm's personnel and took control of the facility. (SOL)
Kuthul
seventh planet from the sun in the Honoghr system, Kuthul is a huge, frozen, lifeless world. (DFRSB)
Kwan, Ah
this stocky human male was a guest of Jabba the Hutt. Ah Kwan and his companion, Quella, were known to be thieves. (TJP)
Kwenn Station
a space station located in the Inner Rim Territories, Kwenn is considered the last fueling stop before entering the Outer Rim. It resembles a huge city built atop a vast starship docking platform. Its underside is also punctuated by a great, modular drydock that can be reconfigured to handle repairs on ships as large as an Imperial-class Star Destroyer. It was here that Jabba the Hutt obtained his Kowackian Monkey-Lizard, Salacious Crumb. Kwenn was also the stop-over point at which Alliance agent Dana tried to warn the Alliance that Captain Parlan knew of Adar Tallon's whereabouts. (MTS, TM)
Kwenn System
this star system is located in the Outer Rim Territories. (SF)
Kwenn-class Hyperdrive
these hyperdrives are used on Mon Calamari luxury liners. (RM)
Kwerve, Bidlo
Bidlo Kwerve was a Corellian whose life was a series of harsh misadventures. He was noticeable by the vicious scar on his face and the stark white streak running through his thick, black hair. He was at one time a member of Jabba the Hutt's court, where he was in charge of inventorying incoming smuggled cargo. He was in line to be promoted, and was vying with Bib Fortuna for the position if Jabba's major domo. Bidlo was responsible for locating the Rancor beast that Jabba kept for a pet. He haggled for the location of a wrecked spaceship in Tatooine's wastes with some Jawas, and snuck out of Jabba's palace with some guards to recover it. One of the Gamorreans that went with him, Orrtug, was brutally attacked by the Rancor when they first located it. Bidlo was able to knock the Rancor senseless by detonation a stun grenade near it. Then, he and Bib Fortuna presented the Rancor to Jabba as a birthday present. Jabba was pleased and astounded by the gift, but having learned that Bidlo took his prized Gamorreans on an unauthorized mission into the desert, served Bidlo up as the Rancor's first meal in captivity.
When Luke Skywalker was fed to the Rancor, it is rumored that he used Bidlo Kwerve’s skull to activate the door which crushed the Rancor and killed it. (SWSB, TJP,CCG7)
KX5
small Taim and Bak laser cannons, similar to those mounted on the nose of the Y-Wing starfighter. They were also used on early models of the Z-95 Headhunter. (SCRE, CCG6)
Ky'lessan
a race of lisping reptiloids. (RPG)
Kybo Ren
shortened form of the name Gir Kybo Ren-Cha. (DCAR)
Kylan-3
a model of SoroSuub blaster pistol. (GG9)
Kyle Odoon
this suitor of Ido Glayyd was a member of the Odoon clan. He seemed embarrassed by the political plotting that his family was doing, in trying to marry him off to Ido. (CSA)
KyLessian Fruit Distillate
a fine spirit enjoyed throughout the Outer Rim. (GG9)
Kyll, Garris
Han Solo obtained this false identity from a Tsyklen on Nar Hekka, shortly after delivering a shipment to Tagta the Hutt. (THG)
Kymm
this being was promoted to replace the treacherous Torvon as Nien Nunb’s Second Administrator at the spices mines of Kessel. However, Kymm proved no less devious, and worked to enable Czethros to take control of the mines. After Torvon’s death, Kymm rallied the Black Sun agents on Kessel, getting them in position to assist in the takeover. Their plans were eventually thwarted by the young Jedi Knights from Luke Skywalker’s academy on Yavin 4. (CCR)
Kyolorian Snake-God
this deity humanoid in shape, but is covered with irridescent scales. (TA)
Kyrf
this fruit, grown on a single plantation on the planet Korbin, is often fermented to create an alcoholic beverage also called kyrf. The kyrf fruit is quite flavorful, and the alcohol is quite powerful. Cross-Galactic handles all the exportation of kyrf liquor, which is produced by Drelmar Bin. (PG2)
Kyryll's World
the planet which is home to the Pui-Ui race. (WEG)
Kyss, Leda
this Rabaanite was Mika Streev’s closest friend and lover, and was a member of the warrior caste. She had earned the red bandoleer, but had not yet achieved the sunburst sigil of combat artist like Streev. The primary reason behind this was her open mind to other opportunities, outside the scope of combat. She is an accomplished pilot, and traveled off-world a number of times while transporting Rabaanite dignitaries to other planets. It was during these trips that she saw the Empire for what it was: a ruthless machine concerned with its own goals, including the destruction of the Alliance. After helping a group of Alliance agents flee an Imperial starport, she intermittently assisted the Alliance, primarily in the Circarpous System. When the Empire threatened the Ishanna System, she tried to turn Streev toward the Alliance. She was met by a group of Alliance agents who were attempting to halt Imperial progress in the system, and they went to the Combat Moon to rescue Streev. In a firefight on Rabaan’s Combat Moon, Leda was shot in the head by Commander Glave. She died almost instantly, and was buried on the moon by Streev and the Alliance agents who knew Leda. (SWJ9)
Kyte, Jaron
this Imperial General was one of the leaders of the defense setup on the planet Muunilinst, some ten years after the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn. He questioned Admiral Pellaeon and his proposal for a peace treaty with the New Republic. Pellaeon later implicated Kyte in the supplying of Imperial equipment and personnel to the Cavrilhu Pirates, part of Moff Disra’s plans to obtain Preybird-class starfighters outside proper Imperial channels. (SOP)
K0-B2
this combat droid was abandoned when its starship was destroyed in space. It became what is commonly known as a void droid, and patrolled the Paradise System Junkyards. (SH)
K220
manufactured by Wickstrom, this device was a heavy-duty peripheral sensor package, designed to allow the offloading of tasks during transmission of data. (VOF)
K3
this humanoid droid served as Mara Jade’s assistant during the time she served as the Emperor’s Hand. (MJEH)
K4
one model of Rim Securities security droids, the 1.6-meter automatons are well-armored and equipped with an internal blaster rifle. (RPG)
K8LR
this protocol droid was owned by Jabba the Hutt and his aunt, Jiliac, shortly before the Battle of Yavin. (RD)