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V

this unit of measurement describes the amount of deliverable energy in a single artillery tube charge. (ISB)

V-gauge

this scale describes the output capacity of a repuslorlift engine’s turbothrust converter coil. Most landspeeders use V5- to V9-gauge coils, while X-Wings and military T-47 airspeeders use V12- to V18-gauge coils. Large transport ships require much heavier-gauge coils. (CFG)

V-1 Droid

this was a series of droids who were programmed to fly freighters and other non-military starships. (WS)

V-1

this was one of two Imperial TIE Defender facilities destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (XWN)

V-2

this was one of two Imperial TIE Defender facilities destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (XWN)

v-150 Planet Defender

the make of ion cannon manufactured by Kuat Drive Yards. The Alliance used one to defend the Echo Base on Hoth; one was also used by Garm Bel Iblis to defend his Peregrine's Nest base. (ESB, RPG, DFR)

v-180 Planet Defender

this defensive, planetary ion cannon has nearly twice the firepower of its predecessor, the v-150. It also has its own power generator. (CSA)

v-188 Penetrator

Speizoc's heavy anti-artillery weapon, the v-188 was designed during the Clone Wars. These are among the heaviest energy weapons ever to see action; this often required them to be fixed in placed atop the Aratech 440 super-heavy armored chassis. The only drawback to the v-188 is that the energy bolts is creates dissipate quickly after being shot. (ISB)

V-200

one of Kuat Drive Yards' newest ion cannons, the New Republic used them to guard its base on Nespis VIII. (EE)

V-35

SoroSuub's enclosed, famliy-model landspeeder. The Lars family had one on Tatooine. The V-35 was built to be reliable, inexpensive, and unremarkable, and it achieved all three goals. It had a thick, arrow-shaped hull that allowed large amounts of cargo to be stored fro transport. The canopy opened to allow a pilots and up to two passengers to be seated. Three large thrust turbines were mounted on the rear deck. Like many older speeder models, the V-35's rear sections were dominated by the repulsorfield generators, so all cargo had to be stored in the front sections. (CCG, EGV)

V-3f14

an Imperial heavy lifter stationed on Zaarin's beam-weapon research station. (TIE)

V-4 Plug

this Impulse slot connector is found on all blasters, and connects the trigger cable to the press plate. (CFG)

V-475

an orbiting dock located in the Sluis Van shipyards. Thrawn's attack on the shipyards started near this orbiting dock. V-475 was a Rendili StarDrive Space Dock. (HTTE, HTSB)

V-59

this is the designation of one of Mier-Lang’s concussion grenades. The Alliance used them to combat Imperial forces on Hoth. (CCG3)

V-wing Speeder/Transport

a airspeeder used by the New Republic at the first Battle of Calamari, it was designed by Slayn & Korpil to be an all-environment speeder and an interface transport used to move the speeder from its docking space. The transport section is loaded in order, and can carry four or six transports. They transport then is launched, and plunges through the atmosphere under snubfighter escort. The speeder pilots enter their ships during this plunge, moving through sleeves to their ships. When all is ready, the speeders are launched from the transport, which disengages from any battles. It flies back to the parent ship, to refuel and be ready to launch more speeders. The four-speeder transport, designated Model A, is 20 meters long; the six-speeder version is the Model B, and is 27 meters long. The transport is unarmed. The speeder is 6.3 meters in length, and is armed with a double blaster cannon. The speeder's design allows it to channel air into Chab-Ylwoum scramjet intake channels, which help the ship obtain speed (the base 1,000 kilometers an hour can be boosted to 1,400 kph) but reduce maneuverability. (DE1, DESB, EGV)

V'eldalv

this is the capital city of the planet Ryvellia. (SWAJ)

V’nnuk’rk

this Alliance frigate was under the command of Commander Beatonn during the Galactic Civil War. (SWJ8)

V'troren

an Old Republic Senator who, like his contemporary, Gopple, was only interested in saving money for his own projects. He came under considerable fire when the Navy began speaking openly of the poor state of its ships, which was caused by a series of compromises made by the Senators. (ISB)

Vaathkree Flatsculp

a mid-eighteenth-century pre-Empire art form. (HTTE)

Vaathkree

  1. an alien race (HTTE)
  2. language of the Vaathkree. (TLC)

VACX

an ablative coating used to cover dropships before atmospheric re-entry, VACX will burn off during entry. Thus, it must be replaced prior to each drop. VACX helps raise the dropship's hull strength. (ISB)

Vader, Darth

When Anakin Skywalker came under the tutelage of Senator Palpatine, he was led down the path to the Dark Side of The Force. Despite the teachings of his friend, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin felt that the teachings of Palpatine led to quicker realization of the powers of The Force. This forced Kenobi to confront Anakin, and in a lightsaber duel, Kenobi forced Anakin into a pit of molten rock. It was at this point that Anakin Skywalker was consumed by the Dark Side. He was rescued from the fire by the descendants of the Sith, and reborn as Darth Vader. In order for the Sith to keep Anakin alive, they had to create a life support system that encased his entire body. It had to recreate certain limbs, as well as keep his lungs functioning. At the Emperor's direction, the Sith made the life-support suit as evil-looking as they could. The all-black body armor became Vader's main weapon, as it instilled fear in all who saw it. The Sith also began training Vader in the ancient Sith lore, and Vader became the last of the Sith Dark Lords. As such, he became even more Palpatine's tool, able to create fear just by the mention of his name and the mysterious Sith teachings behind it. Palpatine sent Vader to support Grand Moff Tarkin during the time when the first Death Star was being readied for use. Vader oversaw the mission to recover the stolen plans, but was unable to get Princess Leia to divulge their location. He used the Millennium Falcon as a guide, and followed the fleeing ship to Yavin 4, only to lose the Death Star to the Alliance. Vader's ship was disabled during the battle, but he regained control. When the Emperor heard of the destruction of the first Death Star, he removed Vader's living right hand as punishment, and replaced it with a cybernetic prosthesis. Shortly thereafter, Vader went to Circarpous V to investigate the appearance of Leia Organa on the planet, as well as to locate the Kaiburr crystal. In an amazing duel with Luke Skywalker, Vader was hard-pressed to defeat Luke. Luke succeeded in defeating Vader, and even cut off the Dark Lord's right arm with his own lightsaber. In his dazed state, Vader fell into a sacrificial weel on the Temple of Pomojema and was lost. He survived, however, drawing on the Dark Side of the Force for support and strength. Once Palpatine was aware that Anakin Skywalker's son had survived and posed a possible threat to the Empire, he told Vader of the existence of Luke Skywalker, in an effort to completely gain control of any vestiges of Anakin Skywalker and convert them to Darth Vader. However, this plan backfired on Palpatine, as the remnants of Anakin began to surface. Following the relevation of Luke's relationship to Anakin, and the loss of Luke at Cloud City, Palpatine began to give Vader menial tasks, and tried to keep him away from Luke. He could not, however, and the part of Vader that was still Anakin continued to assert itself. The Battle of Endor was a turning point for Darth Vader. It was then that Luke Skywalker surrendered to Vader, and began to try and turn the Dark Lord back to the Light Side. The darker parts of Vader resisted, but Luke's love and devotion to his father strengthened the spirit of Anakin. When the Emperor was forced to kill Luke, Anakin was awakened, and with Vader's mechanized strength, he threw the Emperor into a power shaft, destroying Palpatine and the Empire. Darth Vader also ceased to exist at this point, as Anakin was able to return from the Dark Side. However, the struggle with the Emperor left the life support systems inoperable, and Anakin died before Luke could save him. Darth Vader was portrayed by David Prowse, and Vader's voice was provided by James Earl Jones, in all three Star Wars films. Darth Vader was also portrayed by Brock Peters for the Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back Radio Dramas on National Public Radio. (SW, SWR, ESB, ESBR, ROTJ)

Vaerganth

this Imperial Governor was in charge of the planet Venaari during the Galactic Civil War. (SWAJ)

Vagabond Suit

this is the name given to any form of personal envornmental protective suits, often used by scouts and explorers. They are named vagabonds because they give the wearer an incredile range of exploration. The vagabond suit contains a helmet with heads-up displays and communications gear, sensor packages in a backpack unit, armor plating, and a booster jet pack. (SWJ8)

Vagnerian Canape

this sweet pastry is popular at formal dinners. (TNR)

Vagran

this planet, located in the Corellian Sector, is where Talon Kaarde's team obtained three Skipray blastboats. (DFR, REB)

Vahr, Enid

this Alliance spy was on Demophon just before it was destroyed. She was planted in the Vortex Corporation about six months before the supernova occurred. While there, she had fallen in love with the pirate, Kasey, who joined the Alliance because of her. She had stolen Imperial plans and data, and was trying to flee when he was captured. The Empire said that they had commandeered her ship to help the evacutaion. She tried to escape with the help of Jor Entel and his crew, but they murdered her when they got off the planet. Her body was discovered by Alliance agents who infiltrated Entel's group. (SN)

Vainglorious

one of the Imperial cruisers that participated in the blockade of the ThonBoka, Rokur Gepta stripped its captain and his second-in-command of their rank after the captain of the Intractable refused to be a front-line attacker. (LCS)

Vair

a deity often spoken of by Rars Lefken, he uses an expletive that references Vair's eyelids. (WEG)

Vakeyya

this largest city on Socorro is also the capital of the planet. (SWAJ)

Val Denn

this is the capital city of the planet Tinnel IV. Moff Jerjerrod had a private estate located there. (SWAJ)

Valarian

this female Whiphid was the offspring of two gangsters. She took over the Lucky Despot Hotel in Mos Eisley while Jabba the Hutt was still alive. She was one of the few who outright challenged Jabba's unspoken rulership of the spaceport town. She hired Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes to play at her wedding reception. She was twenty-four at the time, and was going to marry D'Wopp. However, the simple-minded Whiphid decided to take up Jabba's offer of a bounty on Han Solo's head instead. When he tried to leave the ceremony, Valarian became enraged and a fight broke out. Imperial troops tried to break it up, and shut down the illegal gambling at the Despot. Valarian had D'Wopp sent back to Toola...in a large number of boxes. She continued to try and thwart Jabba's powerplays, but the Hutt's influence extended too deeply into Mos Eisley's substance. So, Valarian backed off and simply tried to outmaneuver the Hutt. She planted a number of spies in Jabba's palace, and even had a number of plots to kill the Hutt started. She later employed her Whiphid lover, J'Quille, in an attempt to kill Jabba. However, before J'Quille could succeed, Jabba was killed at the Pit of Carkoon. Valarian slowly but surely began to usurp Jabba's old businesses. (GG7, TME, TJP)

Valdez, Shawn

this Alliance soldier was Echo Base’s evacuation officer. He had a wealth of experience in planning and expediting the dismantling of a base. He was a poetic musician in his private time. (CCG3)

Valgauth

this murky atmosphere of this Expansion Region planet hides the mountains of wreckage and trash that cover its surface. The planet was, at one time, a mineral-rich world dotted with manufacturing facilities. Overuse and mismanagement turned it into a biological wasteland dotted with the blue, green, and yellow fires of burning refuse. The atmosphere of the planet is laden with machine fluids, toxic wastes, and other rotting gases. Hidden within this scum is The Yard, headquarters of Syndicate One. The Syndicate chose the planet for its remote location, and after purchasing the world has changed official records to note as anything from an airless moon to a worthless gas giant. The planet orbits a pair of stars in the V1-V2 System, and is the only world of three which supports life. The average day on Valgauth lasts 26 standard hours, and its year takes 669 local days. (SWJ8)

Valiant

  1. an Imperial Star Destroyer that was, at one time, commanded by Captain Oweg. (ISB)
  2. this was one of the Thranta-class warships slaved to the Another Chance to protect it from being taken by hostile forces. Like its companions, the Courage and Fidelity, it would accompany the Another Chance as it jumped through hyperspace to avoid detection. One of the Thranta's would enter realspace before the Chance to engage any resistance, the second would accompany it for protection, and the third would help draw off pursuit. After the Another Chance was recovered by the Alliance, the Valiant continued its mission without guidance, hopping into and out of hyperspace around the remains of Alderaan. It suddenly reappeared during the Bacta War when Tycho Celchu's X-Wing started using the IFF transmissions of the Another Chance to mask its true identity. The Valiant jumped back to realspace just as the Corrupter and Aggregator tried to eliminate Rogue Squadron. The Valiant saw the Corrupter as a foe and quickly fired on it, allowing the Rogues to disable it. (BW)

Valiant Damsel

this battered starship was owned by the New Republic, and was dispatched by Airen Cracken to Moorja to break reconnoiter the build-up of Imperial Advisor Golthan’s fleet near the Core Worlds. It is a small ship, armed with a pair of turret-mounted laser cannons. (SWJ8)

Valkrex

manufacturers of fusion disintegrators. (VOF)

Vallen-38

this long-barrel blaster carbine was favored by snipers and marksmen for its accuracy across long distances. The bounty hunter Dengar stole one of these weapons from a victim while working for the Empire. (CCG4)

Valley of Royalty

located in the mountains of Duro, this valley has been walled of for protection. It houses underground catacombs, caverns, and tunnels containing the artifacts and history of Duro's great leaders. The Duro archeaologists have a secret entrance to the caverns. (MMY)

Valley of the Dark Lords

this valley, located on the planet Korriban, is the site of the tombs of the ancient Dark Lords of the Sith. It was dominated by huge funereal temples and tombs, with an ornate altar at the far end. (GAS)

Valley of the Giant Oysters

located in the oceans of Calamari, this valley has been the home for Calamari's huge oysters for millions of years. Could this be the Calamarian Knowledge Banks? (GDV)

Valley of the Jedi

an ancient, hidden, Jedi burial ground whose existence was considered a mere legend until Morgan Katarn discovered its exact location. The Jedi Knight Qu Rahn tried to keep the Valley's location a secret until he could secure it, but the Dark Jedi Jerec murdered Rahn and Morgan Katarn in order to have it for himself. Kyle Katarn, Morgan's son, successfully defeated Jerec and his Dark Jedi and prevented them from abusing the Valley's power. (DF2)

Valley of the Wind

this smooth-floored gulley is located near Jabba the Hutt’s palace on Tatooine. It is also known as the Teeth of Tatooine, for Jabba used it as a torture and punishment. (TBH)

Valley of Umbra

located on the planet Zelos II, this 500-meter deep valley is unusual in that its walls slope inward. This creates a valley which is wider at its base than at its top. The floor of the valley is always in the shadows, and thus it is feared by the native Zelosians. It is for this reason that the Empire built their base there, hidden from the eyes of the New Republic and the Zelosians. The garrison is maintained at half-strength since the Battle of Endor. (PG2)

Vallusk Cluster

Admiral Ackbar attacked an Imperial fleet in this area, serving as a diversion for the ships fleeing Yavin 4 after the Battle of Yavin. (CSW)

Valorous

this Imperial-class Star Destroyer was part of the Empire's Black Sword Command, and was one of the ships captured by the Yevetha shortly after the Battle of Endor. Nil Spaar told Leia Organa-Solo that it had been destroyed when the Empire left the Koornacht Cluster, but the ship later showed up as the Star Destroyer which pursued Platt Mallar near Polneye. (BTS)

Valorsian

this race is dubiously well-known for its heavily-guarded harems. (POT)

Valorum

this man served as the Chancellor of the Old Republic, shortly before the rise of Senator Palpatine. However, Valorum was no match for Palaptine’s political maneuverings, and was in trouble from false accusations even before the Trade Federation blockaded the planet Naboo. When Queen Amidala appealed to the Galactic Senate for a lifting of the blockade, Valorum was unable to act without a considerable resistance from many factions within the Senate. The Senators from Malastare demanded a review of the situation, and Valorum was forced to agree. As Palpatine’s plan unfolded, he urged Amidala to call for a vote of no-confidence in Valorum. Amidala had very little understanding of the Seante’s workings, and went along with Palpatine’s suggestion. Shortly thereafter, Valorum was voted out as Chancelleor, to be replaced by Palpatine himself. Chanceller Valorum was portrayed by Terrence Stamp in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1)

Valrar

this planet was the home port of the Hab Camber, one of the starship ids used by Talon Kaarde's people. It was also the site of a Noghri commando base. It is located in the Glythe Sector. (DFR, TLC)

Valsil Torr

this wily old Twi'lek served as the Warlord Zsinj's station chief on Zsinj's Empress-class space station at Yag'Dhul. Torr was in command shortly before Rogue Squadron took control of the facility during the Krytos crisis. He attempted to force the native Givin workforce to pay him bribes, and the Givin leader agreed to meet in Torr's office. An "accident" led to a blaster bolt hole in the hull of the station, and Torr was literally sucked out the small aperture. The Givin then patched the hole and survived. (KT, BW)

Valtis

Virgillian pilot of the Flurry. (TB)

Vanarian Tree Eater

this creature uses its unusual tail to lure its prey close to its body. The tail resembles a small, furry creature. (GMH)

Vandelhelm

this planet was the homeworld of the Metalsmiths' Guild, and was surrounded by asteroids. Following the Galactic Civil War, the Guilds threw their support to the New Republic, but the Guildmaster, Orrk, remained loyal to the Empire. He hid Commander Mordur in a converted drone barge among the asteroids, until the Imperials could regroup. The Imperials were eventually defeated. The natives of Vandelhelm are generally superstitious, and have perfected their craft. Their metalsmithing secrets have been passed down from generation to generation. (VM)

Vandangante, Carmilla

this former Deputy Viceprex of the Rigahuerr Publishing Combine was Klaus Vandangante's mother. She was a widow, and doted heavily on her son. She provided him with every luxury and opportunity she could. (CSA)

Vandangante, Klaus

see Doc (CSA)

Vander, John

also known as Dutch, Vander was the leader of Specter Squadron at Renforra before volunteering for starpilot duty during the Battle of Yavin. He was killed in the battle. Dutch was portrayed by Angus McInnis in Star Wars. (SW, CCG)

Vandfill

a musical instrument. (TME)

Vandolay

this Imperial Corporal served as the Imperial Security Bureau attache’ to the Executor during the final years of the New Order. He was in charge of all detention block transfers during the mop-up operations following the Battle of Hoth. Fiercely loyal to the New Order, Vandolay was also the political liaison for COMPNOR. (CCG4)

Vandro

heavy weapons and repulsorlift specialist in Page's Commandos. (HTSB)

Vandron, Crueya

one of Emperor Palpatine's closest advisors, Crueya was the individual responsible for COMPNOR. He saw that a popular movement which openly supported the New Order would feed upon itself, growing by leaps and bounds. (ISB)

Vandron, Theala

the Lady of House Vandron, she is the superior Senex Lady due to her house's age and vastness. A native of Karfeddion, she is a heavy-set woman in her mid-forties. She, along with many other Senex Houses, falls into Roganda Ismaren's plot to recover the Eye of Palpatine. (COJ)

Vandron

the most ancient of the ruling houses in the Senex Sector, they control the slave farms on Karfeddion. (COJ)

Vane

a Bakuran local paid by the Empire to patrol the Alliance's landing area. (TB)

Vanel

this tall, guant woman is distinguishable by the dark top-knot of hair she wears. She served as the chief of security for Mon Tondievz, Limited, until it was discovered that she was an Imperial Intelligence agent. Her training was in destabilization, and was working undercover on Krann to determine a way to enslave the Kluuzot and control the nova crystal trade. There are several well-known episodes in which Vanel survived assassinations, a testiment to her abilities as a hardened killer and perfectionist. She has been known to adhere to the "I don’t get mad, I get even" tenet of business, and will stop at nothing to get her way. While on Krann, she also served as the bodyguard to Mon Tondievz’s mine supervisor, Quarlo I’Shibix. Together, they were using eldratz to addict the native Kluuzot and use them as miners. When Quarlo and his men were apprehended by New Republic agents, Vanel was also captured. She was taken into custody by the New Republic and imprisoned. (TSK)

Vanguard

  1. an Imperial-I class Star Destroyer used by then-Vice Admiral Thrawn to chase Zaarin after Zaarin's failed attempt to kidnap the Emperor near Coruscant. (SWJ8, TIE)
  2. this New Republic gunship was part of the fleet supporting the Indomitable during the final battle of the Black Fleet Crisis. It was under the command of Captain Inadi, and saw a great deal of duty during the Battle of ILC-905. It was during this battle that the Vanguard took heavy fire and was destroyed. (TT)

Vanicus

Old Republic Captain in charge of the mission to Koros Major, where a combined Jedi-Republic force was to try and liberate the Empress Teta system from the Krath. He was later placed in charge of a battle group that tried to capture Ulic Qel-Droma's growing Krath armada, and was the first to discover Qel-Droma's plans to attack Coruscant. Vanicus later served as the fleet commander that assisted in the defense of Onderon during the Great Sith War. (DLS, TSW)

Vanko

this Imperial Moff was an aging old man who had dedicated his life to the military. He was once a personal friend of Emperor Palpatine. He was one of the two Moffs with territories bordering the Maelstrom. Along with his compatriot Torpin, Vanko submitted falsified budgets and financial reports to the Empire to try and hide the fact that he was losing a great deal of money to the Riders of the Maelstrom. The last reports Vanko sent wer covering up nearly 25% losses. He and Torpin met in secret on the planet Aris, then boarded the Kuari Princess to discuss what their next moves would be. Both believed that the pirate groups were woking in concert with the Alliance to plan a major offensive against their forces. Vanko and Torpin barely escaped from the Princess after it was hijacked by the Riders and rescued by Alliance agents. (RM)

Vant, Ryko

this Imperial Captain was in charge of the Delta Seven base on Jerne. He captured Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa when they arrived there, looking fo rthe Eternity Crystal. However, his prisoner caravan was attacked by Meeka Reen's pirates, and the two Alliance agents were taken from him. Darth Vader nearly killed him for allowing the two to evade capture, but allowed Vant one last chance to redeem himself by capturing them on Adony Station. He was caught in the explosion that rocked the vault containing the crystal, itself a trap laid by Vader to capture Organa and Skywalker. However, they managed to escape while Vant was killed and Vader sustained numerous injuries. (CSWDW)

Vanyets

one of the permanent polar icecaps of the planet Stroiketcy. (GG2)

Vape

this was the nickname used by Garik "Face" Loran for his R2 astromech unit. (WS)

Vaporator

the primary tool of a moisture farmer, these 5-meter-tall tubes condense water vapor from the atmosphere and store it is large, underground tanks. (SW)

Vaporizing Tooth-cleaner

a device which, when brushed against the teeth, vaporizes the plaque and other non-enamel substances adhered to the teeth. (LCJ)

Vapors

an Alliance container group destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)

Varat’k

this Gree master is credited with the creation of the Varat’k Snarap device. (SWJ8)

Varat’k Snarap

this weapon, created by the Gree Varat’k, is used to protect the vast starship known as the Rokak’k Baran. It is not a blaster-type weapon, but instead manipulated a generated forcefield into wind-like energy bolts. When rakes across the surface of an enemy ship, it can effectively vaoprize the enemy with blasts of energy. (SWJ8)

Vareth

this short, human female was stranded on Tatooine with her Sullustan companion, Garron, when their ship - the Startled Circuit - was in need of repairs. She was eventually recruited into Jabba the Hutt's organization by Bib Fortuna. (GG7)

VargeCorp

this manufacturing and direct-sales conglomerate became successful via aggressive marketing techniques and franchising. Their products, however, were mediocre at best. VargeCorp was one of the original non-voting Contributing Sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority. (CSA)

Vargi

Malla's black-sheep brother, this Wookiee assisted the N'Gai known as Knife in capturing Wookiees for slavery. (EGC)

Varic

a city on the planet Dosha, it is bombarded by sandstorms that have been popularized throughout the galaxy. (SWAJ)

Variise

this Mistryl warrior acted as Imperial Moff Caerbellak’s bodyguard and enforcer. A stunningly beautiful woman with red hair, sharp crimson fingernails, and an athletic build, Variise is also cold, calculating, and exceptionally cruel. She acknowledges her membership in the Mistryl Shadow Guards, but has never revealed any additional information. How she came to work for Caerbellak is also a mystery, although it has been rumored that Caerbellak once saved her life from a band of pirates. Variise is an enigma, having seemingly gone against her sisterhood in serving an Imperial Moff. (SWJ9)

Varium

this ore was used in the production of droid shells. (CSWDW)

Varl

original homeworld of the Hutt race, it is part of the Ardos system. Once a luch, forested paradise, Varl is now a cratered which no longer has the necessary resources to maintain itself. The Hutts have a legend that says the planet was killed when Ardos' twin star, Evona, was sucked into a black hole. Hutt legends maintained that Ardos and Evona were lovers, and that the many planets in the system were their children. When the black hole consumed Evona and many of the system's planets, legends say Ardos became enraged and began to self-destruct. This led to Ardos' shedding of incredible amounts of radioactive material and shrinking to become a white dwarf. At this point, the Hutts no longer felt Ardos a worthy god, and abandoned. The fact that Ardos and Varl still exist is an astrophysical impossibility. Some scientists theorizes that the Hutts devastated the planet in a civil war. The Hutts left the dying planet and established colony worlds elsewhere, including Nal Hutta. (COTF, DE1, GG4)

Varmigio

a valuable ore that is used to manufacture hyperdrive cores. (SWAJ)

Varn

  1. a planet covered completely by water. Lando Calrissian set up an ore extraction and processing facility there some fifteen years after the Battle of Endor, obtaining fraca and tertian while allowing investors and tourists to witness the mining from special viewports. (HSR, SOP, VOF)
  2. Varn was the chief scout reporting to Tyrann, the Supreme Serpent Master. He always wore stormtrooper armor, and was one of Tyrann's best Serpent Riders, but was bested in combat by Luke Skywalker. (CSW)
  3. a wild carnivore found on the planet Ibanjji, they hunt in packs. (DESB)

Varn, World of Water

a travelogue shown by Han Solo to the Kamarian Badlanders while he was trying to earn some extra money. (HSR)

Varnillian, Niclara

this woman was the youngest daughter of a prosperous Alderaanian family that ran a t’iil harvesting operation. As the favorite child a single father, she enjoyed many privileges as long as her older brothers were off at school. Niclara decided, much against her father’s wishes, to join the Imperial Academy, and graduated with honors. She was assigned to the first Death Star as an operations crewer, and was part of the team which fired the station’s first blast - at Alderaan. Shortly afterward, she was transferred to the Star Destroyer Pulsar and assigned the rank of gunnery officer. When she failed to capture Alton Lochner and Anson Blazer on Ord Mantell, she was demoted. A year later, when the Pulsar surrended to Alliance forces after the Battle of Endor, she and a group of troops fled on a transport ship and escaped. She continued to strike at New Republic forces in the Outer Rim Territories, and managed to elude capture each time. (SWJ8)

Varonat

this planet, located in the Ison Corridor, is the homeworld of the Morodin race. Varonat is a jungle world that was colonized by a group from the planet Salliche about 250 years before the Galactic Civil War. They established a farming economy, which proved to profitable. However, the Morodin proved to be a menace to the community, and many of the farming industry's profits went into security measures. Gamgalon later set up a hunting industry on Varonat. The average day on Varonat lasts 27 standard hours, and its year encompasses 325 local days. (SWAJ, TFE)

Varr

a Singing Mountain clan witch who succumbed to the Dark Side and joined the Nightsisters (CPL)

Varrscha, Lakwii

this woman was one of the many promoted to officer status in the Imperial Navy, in the wake of the destruction at the Battle of Endor. She served as the Executive Office under Joak Drysso aboard the Virulence, and was in line to take his position when Drysso was promoted. She was known to be a no-nonsense, by-the-book commander from her days at the helm of a customs Corvette. After Drysso's promotion, Varrscha proved herself to be an average Captain, with unimpressive results in battles against Rogue Squadron. Taller and more muscular than Ysanne Isard, Lakwii lacked Isard's commanding presence. When Isard discovered that the Rogues were based off the space station in the Yag'Dhul system, she ordered Varrscha and the Virulence to accompany the Lusankya and destroy it. When Booster Terrik managed to catch the Super-class Star Destroyer in a trap, the Virulence moved between the station and the Lusankya, allowing the larger ship to leave. Captain Drysso believed Varrscha and her crew were killed by Terrik's attack. In fact, the Virulence and her crew were captured by Terrik. (BW)

Varth

Varth was the bitter, taciturn Wing Commander who was in charge of the Atrivis Resistance Group's Generis base starfighters. He was hated by all his pilots, who served because they recognized his flawless tactics and military brilliance. He was under the control of Travia Chan, but was also directly answerable to the Alliance Sector command and Starfighter command. As a New Republic Wing Commander on Generis, he is a man who would send his starfighters out against impossible odds without a second thought. It is unknown if he survived the attack there, just prior to the Battle of Bilbringi. (RASB, TLC)

Varvenna Sector

the area of the galaxy once ruled by Yndis Mylore. (TJP)

Vasarian Brandy

an intoxicating beverage favored by Trackan Sal-Solo. (AS)

Vasch

a planet covered by lush, rolling, green hills. (TMEC)

Vaschean Rye

a fermented spirit created on Vasch. (TMEC)

Vasp

this petty thief preyed on unwitting passengers of the Kuari Princess. (RM)

Vatoki

this retired Imperial Army officer was highly distressed by the victories the Alliance was able to claim over the Empire, including the Battle of Yavin. He was fairly vocal about the Empire's lack of success in eradicating the Alliance. Vatoki was a passenger on the Kuari Princess when it was attacked by the Riders of the Maelstrom. (RM)

Vatta Four

Airen Cracken was able to fight off Imperial forces on this planet by using a Baed Sharpshooter and some modified explosive slugs. (CFG)

Vaufthau Processing Industries

this manufacturing and urban construction combine was one of the original non-voting contributing sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority. (CSA)

Vaults of Narner

a famous group of burial grounds located on the planet Salliche, they were looted over the years until the Jedi Knight Soonis put a stop to it. (SWAJ)

Vayerbok

this drink is served warm. (TNR)

Vector

a game of chance and skill often found in casinos. (HSR)

Vector-class Spaceskimmer

this small starship was a Sullustan design. (ROM)

Vedain

this Kajain’sa’Nikto was sold into Jabba the Hutt’s servitude by his family. He is a notorious gambler, and spends much of his free time playing sabacc with hif fellow Nikto. (CCG7)

Vedis IV

Lu Esi was killed here after his ship crashed on the planet. He was being pursued by sector authorities at the time. (SWAJ)

Vee Gee

this droid belonged to Airen Cracken. (CFG)

Veermok

this vicious, gorilla-like creature is native to the planet Naboo. The veermok inhabit the plains and forests of the planet, staying well away from the swamps. They are very fast, and have sharp teeth and large claws with which to attack theyr prey. The Gungans often use veermoks as guards for their waste yards. (SW1)

Veers, Maximillian

Veers has been an Imperial soldier nearly his entire life. He trained as the commander of an All-Terrain Armored Transport. He was part of General Irrv's mission to subdue the planet Culroon III, and was nearly court-martialled for telling Irrv that the ruse of a peaceful ceremony would be less effective than an all-out assault on the Culroon people. When Veers was proven correct, Irrv was executed by Commander Grath, who then promoted Veers to Major. Veers learned that mistakes were not to be tolerated by the Empire, and when Davin Felth pointed out that the AT-AT was vulnerable due to its legs, he carefully hid the information and shipped Felth off to Tatooine. After assuming the rank of Colonel, he was part of the garrison stationed on Corellia during the early years of the New Order, and was dispatched by Grand Admiral Thrawn to "assist" Hal and Corran Horn in capturing Zekka Thyne. After Thrawn described Veers' bravery and leadership skills to Darth Vader, Veers was promoted to Imperial Army General, and he led the AT-AT assault on the Hoth Rebel base. He later served under Executor Sedriss during Operation Shadow Hand. In the novelization of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Veers is killed when Hobbie crashs his disbaled snowspeeder into Veers' walker, disabling the walker and causing it to explode.

Veers was portrayed by Julian Colley in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Veers was also portrayed by Gordon Gould for the The Empire Strikes Back Radio Drama on National Public Radio. (ESB, ESBR, DE2, TME, TFE)

Veers, Zevulon

the son of Maximillian Veers, Zev grew up wondering why the Empire stood for so many wonderful things, yet destroyed entire races and enslaved others. He reluctantly joined his local SAGroup battalion, but the New Order was notvery much to his liking. When his father told him that certain comments and questions Zev had made were endangering his career, Zev vowed to be anything but like his father. He endured his Imperial training, as well as the glory his father received from the Battle of Hoth. When his commanding officer brutally torture an elderly man suspected of supporting the Alliance, Zev's better judgement took over. He helped the man, and was taken prisoner by Alliance agents trying to rescue him. Zev was questioned, but the Alliance could find no reason to distrust him. Zev became an Alliance soldier just prior to the Battle of Endor. As a gunner in the New Republic navy, he served aboard the Emancipator during the first Battle of Calamari. He was also part of the assault which attacked Byss by hiding inside the Emperor's shipment of Viper Automadons. (DE1, DESB, DE2)

VegeParsine

this is a gourmet form of VegHash, andis often served in bubble-shaped bowls. (ML)

Veggies

a nickname for Wedge Antilles used by Mirax Terrik. (XWPA)

VegHash

this vegetable mush is served in a grain and choya shell in many restuarants on Lianna. (ML)

Vehemence

an Imperial Nebulon-B frigate. It was the frigate to which Ackbar was being transported when the Alliance tried to assassinate Tarkin. Ackbar was rescued, although Tarkin escaped. (XW)

Veil of Skynara

this famous Balved sculpture was purchased for use on the staryacht Veil fo Skynara for an incredible sum of credits. (GG9)

Veil of Skynara

this luxurious yacht was built in the Vensor System, and operates along the Five Veils' Tour Route. (GG9)

Vek

this individual was one of Dolph’s tactical advisors on Almania. He supported the failed Jedi during the New Republic’s assault on the planet. (TNR)

Vekker

this unambitious Quarren was one of Prince Xizor's vigo's, or one of his closest lieutenants. (SE)

Veknoid

this alien race is distinguished by the pair of horns which sprout from the frill of bone that sits over their eyes. They also have wide mouths and heavy-set jaws. (YJC)

Velcar Free Commerce Zone

despite what its name implies, the Velcar Free Commerce Zone is a secretive, restrictive sector of the galaxy governed by a group of Master Commerce Commissioners. It is located in the Pentastar Alignment. (SWAJ)

Velery

this is the capital city of the planet Viamarr 4. Located on the largest continent of the planet's southern hemisphere, Velery was a community of 100,000 beings, and was situated near a vast forest. It was also the site of Velery Station, the planet's main starport. (WS)

Velery House

the capitol building found in the city of Velery. (WS)

Velery Station

this was the main starport found on the planet Viamarr 4, and was located in the city of Velery. (WS)

Velga Prime

this moon was the site of serveral luxury hotels and casinos which catered the the wealthy beings of the galaxy. It was here that Xaverri left Han Solo, breaking off their romance. The planet is also one of the primary stops for Haj Shipping Lines starliners. (THG, RD)

Velker

a V-shaped, flying predator native to the planet Bespin, the velker is the primary hunter of the balloon-shaped beldon. These creatures are covered with a tough, armor-like hide, and have hard claws. The velkers are pack-hunters, and will gang up on any beldons they happen to find in the upper atmosphere. The pack will first rip open the beldon's gasbag, which causes it to begin to sink. The velkers then feed on the carcass as it sinks, a feast which can last for days due to the huge size of the average beldon. Velkers are fast flyers, and they generate a small electric field around their bodies. (ISU)

Veloz, Jadonna

this female starhip captain was picking up a shipment of nerf tenderloins on Alderaan, bound for Cloud City, when a malfunctioning repulsorsled knocked her over. She suffered multiple injuries, but was helped out by a young Han Solo. He piloted her ship, the Wayward Girl, to Cloud City for her. (RD)

Velser's Ring

a huge asteroid field in the Bespin system. It is believed that the asteroids are remains of another gas giant planet, since the asteroids appear to be frozen gases and liquids rather than metal. (WEG)

Velvoid

a stylish fabric used in men's clothing. (LCM)

Ven

a Twi'leki clan on Ryloth. (KT)

Ven-Kav

the capital city of the planet Venaari, Ven-Kav is also the site of the planet's largest spaceport. (SWAJ)

Venaari

this Mid Rim world, located in the Vellakiya System, was under minimal Imperial control until the Battle of Endor. Then, for some reason, the Imperial presence was stepped up. This angered the populace, and strong resistance cells began to pop up. The reason for the increased Imperial presence was the created of Project Orrad, which was exposed by Shandria L'hanar. Since then, the New Republic has had a hard time regaining the planet, due to increased Imperial security. The average day on Venaari lasts 28 standard hours. Its year lasts 300 local days. (SWAJ)

Venaari Enterprises

manufacturers of the Venaari Striker military speeder. (SWAJ)

Venaari Striker

a military landspeeder manufactured by Venaari Enterprises. (SWAJ)

Venarian

a servant of a major crime lord who was swindling money from his boss. He cons a group of Alliance agents into helping him smuggle some of the funds. (RPG)

Vendetta

one of Furgan's Dreadnaughts on Carida, it was the primary ship used in the attempt to kidnap Anakin Solo from Anoth. (COTF)

Vendor

a group of Imperial modular containers operative during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)

Venerated Ones

the title given to the leaders of each generation of metalsmiths on Vandelhelm. Just before the Battle of Endor, the Venerated Ones were whisked off the planet when it became apparent that galactic power was going to change hands. They were two young children, and were given over to Alliance supporters. Following the Battle, Han Solo was contracted to return them to Vandelhelm and restore ore shipments to Fondor. They were necessary because they held the control codes which could be used to move the ore convoy out of the system. The older child was a strong-willed young woman, while the younger was an obnoxious boy. (VM)

Vengeance

this was the name used by Drend Navett and Klif as a monicker during the time they worked for Moff Disra. Navett and Klif had been hired to incite riots throughout the New Republic following the revelation of the Caamas Document, and they began dropping the name "Vengeance" to the people around them. Talon Karrde picked up on the name and provided it to Booster Terrik and Corran Horn. (SOP)

Vengeance

  1. this Star Destroyer was demolished while it was in drydock at the Wroonian Stardock, when Dirk Harkness and Jai Raventhorn exacted their revenge against Bregius Golthan. (SWAJ)
  2. an Imperial-I class Star Destroyer operative during the Galactic Civil War, it was the flagship that invaded the Taroon System. The Vengeance then joined the famous Death Squadron, after having its cargo holds refitted to hold additional TIE Fighters. Later, the Vengeance was stationed near Byss, as part of the planet's defense network. (TIE, DE2, CCG9)
  3. this Imperial-class Star Destroyer was under the command of Jerec during the Galactic Civil War. He used it to carry out missions given to him by Emperor Palpatine, such as collecting the entity known as Spore. However, Spore took control of the ship's crew and tried to capture Tash Arranda in the asteroid fields near Ithor. A group of huge space slugs, dishomed when the Vengeance destroyed the asteroids in which they lived, attacked the Vengeance and destroyed it by continually ramming it with their ong bodies. (GOF9)
  4. Admiral Senn's Super-class Star Destroyer, this ship was destroyed by the Alliance prior to the Battle of Endor. (XVT)
  5. this huge, spike-shaped warship was used by Jerec as his base of operations, during his search for the Valley of the Jedi. It was often escorted by several Imperial-class Star Destroyers also under Jerec's command. (DF2)

Vengeance Derra IV

this disguised Imperial spy ship was a Dwarf-class freighter that slipped into the Pyria System to see if the New Republic had actually retaken Borleias. It was sent by the Imperial warlord Zsinj, to see who controlled the planet. It was driven off by Corran Horn and Rogue Squadron. (WG)

Vengeful Sandstorm

the pirate ship owned and operated by Armanda Durkin's alter ego, Duchess. (GG7)

Veni

this Alderaanian youth was the younger brother of the Jedi Vici. (SWJ9)

Venir

this planet, located near the Kuat System, was the site of an Imperial base dedicated to protecting the Kuat Drive Yards. (SWJ9)

Venka

this non-commissioned Imperial Navy officer was one of the multitude that was promoted in the wake of the destruction of the first Death Star. A hard-worker, Venka’s dedication to the New Order earned him a transfer to duty on the Executor just prior to the Battle of Hoth. (CCG4)

Venorra

a Gamorrean female, and mate to Orrtug. (SWSB)

Vensell

an Imperial Moff whose territory included Jerijador. (ISB)

Vensenor Flight Academy

this starship training facility was located on the planet Arkanis. (GG9)

Vensor System

this planetary system creates beautiful staryachts. (GG9)

Venti Paz

an alien who was often found among the scum in Jabba's palace. (TJP)

Vento System

this planetary system was the site of an Old Republic shipyards. (TSW)

Ventriloquist

this was Leia Organa-Solo’s nickname for the one of the image analysts assigned to her by Nanaod Engh. The Ventriloquist was in charge of scripting Leia’s speeches and critiquing her ad libs. (TT)

Venture

this New Republic Endurance-class fleet carrier was assigned to the Fifth Battle Group. It suffered major damage during the unsuccessful blockade of Doornik-319, including the loss of 14 starfighters and three portside docking bays. After spending a short time in spacedock, the Venture saw further duty in the Republic’s conflict with the Yevetha. (SOL, TT)

Venutton

Lady Valarian's human assistant, Venutton was known as high-strung and scrawny. (GG7, TJP)

Venzeiia 2 Prime

a planet subjugated by the Empire following the Battle of Hoth. (TIE)

Ver

a title used in the names of the life witches on Leria Kerlsil. It is used before the witch's surname, as in Karia Ver Seryan. (AC)

Verachen

this Vratix term describes the overseers of the production of bacta. The term verachen can refer to a single individual, or the group working with them. This is due to the fact that Vratix have a hive mentality, but can function as individuals. The verachen control the introduction of alazhi and kavam into the creation process, monitoring batch potency to ensure that the endproduct is consistently high-quality bacta. (KT)

Verack

one of the Habeen cargo ferry groups used to transport hyperdrives to Admiral Zaarin on the Shamus. (TIE)

Veratil

this t’landa Til served as Teroenza’s Sacredot during the early years of the Ylesian slave and spice colony. Veratil was Han Solo’s escort and trainer when he arrived at Colony One on Ylesia, offering his services as a pilot. Veratil led him on several tours of the surrounding country and the spice processing plants, before turning control of the young pilot to Muuurgh. Later, Bria Tharen and the Corellian resistance tried to assasinate Veratil, but she was unsuccessful in the endeavor. Veratil rejoined Teroenza on Ylesia, along with Tilenna, but was one of the first victims of the Battle of Ylesia as the Alliance's troops attacked Colony One first. (TPS, RD)

Verbobrain

a highly-advanced computer, model AA-1. C-3PO has one. (CPL)

Verdanth

a jungle planet used by Darth Vader as bait to capture Alliance personnel. R2-D2 and C-3PO were sent to the planet to investigate a crashed Imperial shuttle, which was left there by Vader. They activated a proximity drone, which was meant to keep Alliance personnel at bay until Vader, notified by a signal from the drone, could recover them. The drone also activates a force field that contains the prey for transport to the Executor for probing by Vader. Luke Skywalker tried to recover the droids, but was captured by Vader. He was later rescued by R2-D2 and Han Solo before Vader could take control of him. (CSW)

Verdrellig

manufacturers of starship shield generators. (RM)

Vered

one of the Empire’s last remaining Moffs, Vered met with the other seven major Imperial leaders on Bastion to discuss Admiral Pellaeon’s proposed peace treaty with the New Republic some ten years after the death of Thrawn. While he wasn’t firmly in favor of the peace treaty, he realized that the Republic would have to allow any systems which wanted to secede to the Empire to do so, or risk damaging its own claim to authority. (SOP)

Verena City

this is the capital city of the planet Kirima,and is the site of the planet’s largest starport. It is notable for the fact that many of its inhabitants have identical first and last names, a result of the small group of clans which founded the city. Individuals are denoted by their middle names, which often indicated gender. (TSK)

Vergence

this is a term used by the Jedi Knights of the Old Republic to describe an intense concentration of the Force. Most often, vergences are associated with relics and places, but sometimes they are centered on a living being. This being often has a high concentration of midi-chlorians in their body, and can touch and use the Force with little or no training. (SW1)

Vergesso Asteroids

located in the Lybeya System in the Rim Territories, the Vergesso Asteroids were used by Ororo Transportation to hide a shipyard on one of the larger asteroids. Xizor, displeased with Ororo for trying to horn in on his spice trade, provided the location of the shipyards to Darth Vader, telling Vader that the coordinates were for an Alliance shipyards. Xizor damaged Ororo and gained favor with the Empire in one blow. (SE)

Vergill

this planet, located in the Hapes Cluster, is the homeworld of the Vergill race. (L)

Veril Line Systems

manufacturers of the EG-series of ambulatory power generators. (MTS, CCG)

Vermel, Miezh

this Imperial Navy Colonel served under Admiral Pellaeon, following the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn and the defeat of Admiral Daala. Pellaeon chose Vermel to deliver a message of Imperial surreder to Garm Bel Iblis, shortly after Bel Iblis arrived at Morishim. Pellaeon had hoped to begin negotiating a peace treaty with Bel Iblis, but Vermel’s corvette was intercepted by a Star Destroyer dispatched by Moff Disra. Disra attempted to waylay Pellaeon’s plans for peace, and captured Vermel before he could reach the New Republic. However, Vermel was able to send out a garbled transmission to Rogue Squadron shortly before he was taken captive. Vermel was then held at Rimcee Station, until Pellaeon could recover him. (SOP, VOF)

Vermiform vines

rust-colored plants native to Yavin 4. (DA)

Vern

this prim old lady runs the souvenir shop on the Kuari Princess. (RM)

Vernan

a General in Alliance Intelligence, Vernan was Zgorth'sth's commanding officer. He ordered Ackbar to take the Alliance fleet to the Atrivis Sector and guard Mantooine from attack by the Imperial Oplovis fleet. He later served as Dutra Zeneta's commanding officer. (RASB, SWJ10)

VernanGroup

this heavy industrial manufacturer was one of the original Signatory Sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority. They held a significant share of the Minos-Mestra Corporation during the last century of the Old Republic, but the institution of the New Order severely depressed the economy of the Minos Cluster, and VernanGroup was forced to sell out to local investors. (CSA, GG6)

Vernoi

an alien race found on many worlds, including Garnib. (PG)

Vernuss

this tacky-dressing Sullustan male is one of Thadius Black's associates on Demophon. (SN)

Veron

a planet with an ancient, aristocratic House. Located in the Veron System, in the Mektrun Cluster, it is the homeworld of the Gazaran race. Its tropical jungles and forests have attarcted many tourists. This industry also helped them co-exist with an Imperial garrison during the Galactic Civil War, since the Gazaran offered no resistance. The average day on Veron lasts about 26 standard hours, and the year encompasses 367 local days. The Veron System is centered around a binary star. (COJ, PG)

Veronian Berry Wine

a non-alcoholic drink. (XW)

Verpalion

one of the ruling houses on Lianna following the birth of the New Republic. (DESB)

Verpalion, Rodin Hlian

this Imperial Advisor to Emperor Palpatine rose quickly to power in the Imperial Senate and attracted the attention of Emperor Palpatine. A close friend of Willhuf Tarkin, Rodin was given many "sensitive situations" to resolve, and was chosen to oversee the NOVA project during the height of the New Order. However, life on the planet Lianna didn't agree with his cultured upbringing, and decided to manage the project from a more urbane world. He continued to monitor the NOVA project. (ML)

Verpine

an insectile/reptilian race known for their ability to fix high-tech devices, they were the original settlers of the Roche asteroid system. Their exact homeworld remains a mystery even to the Verpine. The Verpine have developed a high level of technology, but retain a child-like sense of wonder at the galaxy around them. The Verpine body is thin and ungainly, and has only four limbs - two long arms and two thin legs. Their large, black eyes have evolved beyond the normal ability of the multifaceted eyes of most insects, allowing the Verpine to see incredible levels of detail. They live in hives of about 100 Verpine, and reproduction is only required when the population of the hive drops below a certain level. Despite their hive mentality, each Verpine is allowed individual thoughts. Their communal consciousness precludes the need for formal government. They have a body organ in their chest that allows them to emit radio waves and thus communicate with each other across distances. There is some discussion on the necessity of the Verpine's antenna, and the fact that the most criminal Verpine have always had damaged antennae. The Verpine were strong supporters of the Alliance, but didn't join it, although the Verpine helped Ackbar develop the B-wing fighter. Their system of mathematics is a base-6 system, which often presents unique difficulties in transferring their technology to humans, which use base-10. They built a series of hives in the Roche asteroids, and connected them with focused repulsor beams. (CPL, DFR, DFRSB, XWN, SFS, GG4)

Verrinnefra B'thog Indriummsegh

an Elomin represenative serving with the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War, Verrinnefra was part of the team which wrote and signed the Declaration of a New Republic. (HTSB)

Versieds

a meteor shower that regularly blankets the space around the planet Borleias. (XWN)

Vertag Crystal

this form of crystal is found exclusively on the planet Shownar. Vertag formed much of the outer crust and surface structure of the planet. (GG9)

Vertex

a crystalline mineral mined on the planet Kir, vertex became a supplement to Authority Cash Vouchers. When someone needs to exchange credit at an Authority Currency Exchange, they are given a Voucher or vertex crystals at the going rate. The crystals that are mined on Kir are refined to a standard size and color, helping to stabilize their value as currency. (HSE, WEG)

Veruna

this man served as the King of the Naboo in the years before Queen Amidala was elected. It was later discovered that Veruna was a corrupt leader, and was using the prosperity of the planet to fill his own coffers. During their debates and election campaign, Veruna used Amidala’s age as his primary platform. As the election wore on, the people tired of his bombastic assaults and started to listen to what Amidala was saying. They quickly understood that she was much smarter and better prepared to lead them, and voted Veruna out in a landslide vote. Following the election, Veruna was exiled to the Naboo Wastelands. (JQA)

Vervikk

this species of creatures is known to interstellar travellers as space rats. They average a meter in length, and have two razor-sharp fangs. They inhabit the bowels of starships like a virus, wreaking havoc with systems while attacking the crewmembers who come to fix the problems. (RM)

Ves

this gaseous substance is often used as engine coolant. (CFG)

Vesell, Hayvlin

an expert in artificial intelligence at the Technomic Research Foundation, Vesell, theorized that xylen-based memory chips, while out-dated, could be used to enhance artificial minds due to their finer divisibility of information. He was a contemporary of Cray Mingla. (COJ)

Vessel Cargo Manifest

this Imperial document was one of a number of documents required from any spacer who plied the spacelanes during the New Order. The procedures for obtaining the certification were documented in the Spacer’s Information Manual. Known as an VCM, this document provided information on the current cargo of a starship. (SWJ9)

Vesuvague

a tree which is native to the planet Ithor, the vesuvague has a great root system. The roots grow quickly, and often emerge from the soils a thick vines. When a creature gets close enough to the tree, the vesuvague entraps it with these vines, constricting the prey until it dies and can be consumed by the plant. (TME, GOF9)

Vethiraptor

an Endoran creature which possesses a lot of nervous energy. (COJ)

Vetoosh

a word of goodbye used by Dap Nechel. (TFE)

Veubg

an alien whose is a member of the Veubgri race, native to the planet Gbu. (CS)

Veubgri

an alien race from the planet Gbu. The planet's intense gravity has caused them to evolve into wide, squat beings with a number of sensitive tendrils used to manipulate and touch things. They also have six feet, which help keep the aliens stable. (CS)

Vex

this Defel served as Greezim Trentacal's bodyguard until Trentacal was killed on Gabredor III. Vex was recommended to Trentacal by another contact within the Karazak Slavers Guild, and Trentacal offered Vex the position of bodyguard on the spot. At first, Vex had no interest in the job, having other personal duties to attend to. However, the Defel found himself between a rock and hard place when his own agenda was caught between Trentacal’s rivals and the Karazak Guild. Vex decided to join Trentacal and avoid the entanglements, thereby furthering his own goals. Vex proved himself to be a loyal servant, and was given more and more control of Trentacal’s daily routine until they were caught on Gabredor III. The slaving transfer station on the planet was infiltrated by the Red Moons, and their leader, Sully Tigereye, personally tore Vex apart in hand-to-hand combat aboard the Atron's Mistress. (SWJ8, TFE)

Vexta Belt

this system was used as a staging area for pirates attacking the Delephran shipping lanes. (SWAJ)

Vialco

this Dark Jedi Knight trained under High Inquisitor Tremayne, and believed himself to be the logical choice to replaced Tremayne upon his death. Vialco stalked his victims from afar, planting horrible dreams in their minds until they were at his mercy. However, Vialco was also arrogant, and believed that anyone who could not touch the Dark Side of the Force was below him. This caused considerable trouble when he was ordered to work for non-Jedi commanders, and led to his being assigned to guard the new Imperial communications bunker near Iscera, on the planet Nysza III. When the Alliance learned of its construction, Commander Beatonn sent Harrier Team to destroy it. Vialco killed Arecelis Acosta and handily defeated Fable Astin during the mission, but the Harriers were able to take out the station. Vialco retreated, knowing that Fable would be an easy target, and was later contacted by Adalric Brandl. Brandl told Vialco that he was holding Fable on Trulalis, and the Dark Jedi could not pass up the tempting offer to remove her. Vialco quickly traveled to Trulalis and confronted Fable, who had become a much more formidable opponent that he believed possible. Fable was able to disarm him and defeat him, but she could not kill him. She did not want to become part of the Dark Side. However, Brandl had other ideas. He sent an image into her mind of Vialco recovering his lightsaber and attacking, and Fable moved to counter the blow. Instead of striking another lightsaber, Fable’s blade severed Vialco’s head from his shoulders. (SWJ8)

Viamarr Blackroot

this fungus is grown only on the planet Viamarr 4, where it is found in vast subterranean caverns. The deep black fungus puts out tubers and offshoots which can grow to a kiometer in diameter, and which are harvested for their meaty texture and nutritional balance. (WS)

Viamarr 4

one of the planets visted by the Night Caller shortly before it was captured by Wraith Squadron near Xobome 6. It was an agricultural world known for Viamarr Blackroot. (WS)

Vibre-class Assault Cruiser

developed and manufactured by Silviut, this 100-meter long craft bristles with weapons. Vibre-class cruisers are plated with matte-black armor, to which is bonded a layer of stealth coating. A triangular, scarab-shaped craft, it is armed with four laser cannons, a pair of tractor beam projectors, and four ion cannons. The shape of the ship was dictated by its mission profile. It could latch onto larger capital ships with its tractor beams, and use cutting lasers to open the other ship's hull. A squadron of zero-G spacetroopers was disgorged into the larger ship, which would then take control of it. (JASB)

Vibrion, Gebnerret

this elderly man was the political leader of an active Alliance cell during the last years of the New Order. He suffered greatly from Zithrom's Disease, and constantly took Clondex to ease the pain. In his earlier days, Vibrion was an Old Republic Senator from Ghorman. He later served the Imperial Senate, and quickly sided with Mon Mothma following the Ghorman Massacre. When warrants were issued for her arrest, Vibrion went into hiding and went ot work for the Alliance. When he was captured by the Empire and imprisoned on Selnesh, the Alliance sent in a team of agents to either liberate him or execute him before the Empire could learn his secrets. The assault team, led by Lieutenant Haslam, managed to rescue Vibrion while suffering minor injuries. (SWJ10, TFE)

Vibro-hydro Tub

this is the intergalactic version of a hot tub. (GCQ)

Vibroaxe

an axe-like weapon that uses a vibrating blade. (CPL, DA)

Vibrobath

this is a form of sonic whirlpool used to relax muscles. (POT)

Vibroblade

  1. a weapon similar to the vibroknife, only larger
  2. the blade used in a vibroknife. (HSR, DFR, COTF)

Vibroblade

this Skipray Blastboat was part of the Khuiumin Survivors' fleet, and was part of the assault force sent to capture Zlece Oonaar aboard the Galaxy Chance. (IJ)

Vibrocutlass

this rapidly-vibrating sword was modelled after the ancient blades used by many races. (TFE)

Vibrocutter

a starship tools that employs a vibrating blade, it is designed to cut structural panels and other dense materials. (HSL)

Vibrohammer

like its cousins, the vibrohammer uses an internal generator to create a rapdi vibration. The vibration then motivates the peen of the hammer, allowing the user to quickly drive nails or crush stone, depending on the size of the peen. (ROM)

Vibroknife

a switchblade-like device that uses a vibrating blade. The blade is removable. (DFR)

Vibroneedle

this thin, metal needle vibrates rapidly, allowing it to pass through most materials with ease. (TSK)

Vibrosaw

a cutting implement with a rapidly-moving blade. (RD)

Vibroscalpel

a medical instrument with a vibrating blade. (HSR)

Vibroshiv

a small, easily-concealed vibrating knife. (HSL)

Vibrospade

a digging implement with a vibrating shovel blade. (GOF10)

Vibrosword

a Hapan sword with a vibrating blade. (CPL)

Vic

an Alliance container group destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)

Viceprex

a shortened term for the Corporate Sector Authority's Vice Presidents, each Viceprex is a permanent employee of the Authority. Each Viceprex is in control of one of the Authority's divisions, and allwork under the control of the Direx Board. (HSE, CSA)

Vici

this ancient Jedi was a native to Alderaan. She was well-known to many children because of the Vici of Alderaan stories. At the age of 16, she rescued her younger brother, Veni, from a 20-legged dragon. (SWJ9)

Vici of Alderaan

a popular series of stories which retell the history of the young Jedi Vici. (SWJ9)

Victorious

the flagship of the Qeimet Fleet. (ISB)

Victory Forum

this gladiator arena, found in the city of Dying Slowly on Jubilar, was the site of the All-Human Free-For-All. It was named by the victor of one of Jubilar’s many wars. Some time after Han Solo fought in the Forum, it was destroyed in a war. The Forum, and the surrounding city, were laid to waste and never rebuilt. (TBH)

Victory Lake

Admiral Ackbar's personal home on Coruscant, it consists of a pair of cylindrical habitats linked by a walkway. One cylinder is set out of the water, while the other is situation in the lake itself. The lower half of this cylinder is made of transparisteel, and allows Ackbar to see out into the water. (BTS)

Victory Tax Credit

this coin was minted by the Empire. (TT)

Victory-class Mark II Star Destroyer

see Victor-II class Star Destroyer (IJ)

Victory-I class Star Destroyer

a medium-duty Imperial capital ship, the Victory-class was the precursor to the Imperial class. It was designed by Walex Blissex and was commissioned into service near the end of the Clone Wars. It was manufactured by Rendili StarDrive, and was built to serve three purposes: planetary defense, planetary assault and ground troop support, and ship-to-ship combat. It can run at speeds up to .45 past lightspeed. The Victory-class measured 900 meters in length, and was manned by 4,798 crewers and 402 gunners. It could transport up to 2,040 troops, and held 8,100 metric tons of cargo. It was equipped with 10 quad turbolaser batteries, 40 double turbolaser batteries, 80 concussion missile tubes, and 10 tractor beam projectors. The Star Wars: Customizable Card Game states that the Victory-class Star Destroyer had the capability to operate in a planet's atmosphere. (HTTE, ISB, CCG)

Victory-II class Star Destroyer

a modification to the original Victory-class Star Destroyer, the Victory-II class was manned by 5,881 crewers but only 226 gunners. The Victory-II also measured 900 meters in length, and was 20 turbolaser batteries, 20 double turbolaser batteries, 10 ion cannons, and 10 tractor beam projectors. (SWSB, ISB)

Victrix

an Imperial-class Star Destroyed dispatched to the Demophon System to quell the riots and looting that sprang up as the system's star began to go supernova. (SN)

Videoloop

an old form of audio-video transmission. (DA)

Vidicx Campaign

this series of battles was eventually won by the Alliance, due in part to the work of Scandium Team and Dutra Zeneta. (SWJ10)

Vidkum, Benedict

this short, thin human had bulging brown eyes and pale skin from living too many years underground in Coruscant's southern hemisphere. He worked as an engineer, and had access to many schematics and entry codes. He was a confederate of Lando Calrissian, and agreed to help Lando and Luke Skywalker gather information on Prince Xizor's palace. They haggled on a price, which Luke paid, but they also demanded that Vidkum accompany them to the palace, as a form of insurance. Vidkum's paranoia got the best of him, and he believed that Luke and Lando would kill him as soon as they got to the palace. He pulled a blaster on them, and threatened to kill them both. A short firefight resulted in the death of Benedict Vidkum, although his information was instrumental in gaining access to the palace. (SE)

Viewvid

this wall-mounted viewscreen is used on cruise ships and in resorts and spaceports to display information, maps, schedules, and directories. (RM)

Vigil, The

this secret organization was created during the New Order in the Mestra System, and was formed to fight the Minos-Mestra Corporation’s poor treatment of its working class miners and retirees. While the executives of the corporation live in opulence on Shesharile 5, they provide next to nothing for pensions or benefits. (GG6)

Vigilance

this Carrack-class cruiser was part of Admiral Greelanx’s fleet, under the command of Captain Eldon. It served as a recon warship during the Battle of Nar Shaddaa, and was one of the first ships to see action. It took out the Take That! before being hit by the Bnef Nlle. The resulting loss of shields spelled the ship’s doom, for the smugglers on Nar Shaddaa quickly regrouped and sent the Minestra and the Too Late Now to finish off the Vigilance. (THG)

Vigilant

this New Republic Majestic-class battle cruiser served as a picket ship assigned to the Fifth Battle Group. During the Republic's attempted blockade of Doornik-319, the Vigilant took the frontline position vacated when the Wayfarer suffered a hyperdrive malfunction. (SOL)

Vigo

an old Tionese word for "nephew," Prince Xizor used it to name his closest lieutenants. The addition of a family name, he reasoned, would help them work together for their "uncle." (SE)

Vigrriev

this Elom worked as a thug and enforcer for Jabba the Hutt. Vigrriev was stationed on Tatooine, but travelled across the galaxy when needed. (GG12)

Vilas

Vonnda Ra's male companion on Dathomir. He was somewhat gifted in the use of the Force, and could manipulate the weather. He later went with Tamith Kai to search out potential trainees for the Shadow Academy, and helped her kidnap Zekk. During his apprenticeship to Tamith Kai, he grew stronger and stronger in the use of the Dark Side of the Force, and became one of the leaders of the Shadow Academy. When Zekk became a powerful student under Brakiss, the two were placed in a unique, zero-gravity combat chamber to duel each other to the death. The winner would become the Shadow Academy's military leader. Although Vilas held the upper hand throughout most of the duel, Zekk prevailed and killed Vilas. (SA, LO, L)

Vilia, Klorr

this noted botantist worked to discover an herb that appealed to a wide range of species and tastes. He created the herb savorium, and invited his friend Zorneth sample the first taste. Zorneth declined, since Vilia had used it on meat. Vilia took the first taste himself, and was affected by the herb. He became the first of the Smilers, and was known as Smiley to Zorneth and his subordinates. Zorneth cared for him for the next five years, all the while realizing that the secret of savorium must be maintained. Vilia died on Zorneth's starship when it was attacked by Dictator-Forever Craw's forces. Zorneth had ordered that the savorium groves on it be destroyed rather than captured, and the droid PDA6 followed those orders to the letter. Vilia was caught in the explosion. (DRO)

Vill Goir

one of Sedriss' sergeant-at-arms aboard the Avenger during the early stages of Operation Shadow Hand, Vill Goir was a Dark Side Adept. Goir accompanied Sedriss to Ossus, to capture Luke Skywalker and return him to Byss. Goir was killed by a lightsaber duel with Kam Solusar, when Kam was able to cleave Goir in two. (DE2)

Vilosoria

this planet, located in the Lifh Sector, was invaded by the Empire. However, the native Vilosorians were able to overrun the local garrison and force the military off-planet. (CRO)

Vilosorian

this alien race, native to the planet Vilosoria, goes through two seasonal phases. During the cold months, the Vilosorians are docile and calm. During the warm months, they are vicious carnivores. When the Empire invaded their world, they were able to overrun the local garrison and force the Imperials off the planet. (CRO)

Vilrein, Kelsa

this dark-haired woman was one of the hostesses aboard the Kuari Princess when Detien Kaileel was arrested by Imperial forces. (TFE)

Vima-Da-Boda

a descendant of Nomi and Vima Sunrider (six generations removed from Nomi Sunrider), Vima was a great warrior for over a century before she began teaching her daughter, Neema, about the Force. Neema, however, grew tired of her mother's slow style, and attempted to teach herself. She became seduced by the Dark Side of the Force, and was utterly consumed by it. Neema became the mistress, and later the wife, of an Ottethan warlord, who eventually grew tired of her and cast her out into the rancor-filled forests of his homeworld. Vima heard Neema's telepathic plea for help, and set out at once to find her. Vima arrived too late to save her daughter, and sliced the warlord in half with her lightsaber. She succumbed to the Dark Side of the Force, and was stripped of her ability to sense and use the Force. Thus, she escaped the Jedi Purge which Emperor Palpatine initiated. Vima got into trouble, and was sent to the spice mines of Kessel, where she discovered Kyp Durron. She taught him what she could of the Force before she was taken away. Vima was discovered a number of years later by Han Solo and Princess Leia on Nar Shaddaa (or Nal Hutta, as described in Jedi Search). There, she gave Princess Leia a 10,000 year old lightsaber that was found around 800 PE on Ossus. Han and Leia returned to remove her from spaceport and move her to Coruscant, following the death of the reborn Emperor Palpatine on Byss. She helped Leia learn about the ways of the Jedi, just in time to help Leia shield her newborn son, Anakin, from the reborn Emperor. Following the death of the Emperor and Empatojayos Brand, Vima accompanied Leia back to Onderon, but during the victory celebration she mysteriously disappeared. It is not known if she had since died, or simply returned to Nar Shaddaa. (DE1, JS, DE2, EE)

Vin Freen

the Captain of the supply ship Ambitious. (TBSB)

Vinda

a Starshipwright working for Aerospace Engineers, Inc., who with D'rag puts out a collection request for the 2,500 credits owed to them by Han Solo. They have issued eight requests for payment, and Han had ignored them all until Spray showed up to repossess his ship. (HSR)

Vindicator

this New Republic fleet transport ship was stationed near Ammuud during the years surrounding the rebirth of the Emperor Palpatine on Byss. (EE)

Vine snakes

these reptilian creatures live in the vines on such planets as Wayland and Dagobah. They resemble pythons of various sizes, and hang motionless in the vines which grow in swamps and jungles. From this position, vine snakes drop onto their prey, quickly wrapping their thick bodies around their victims and constricting them. The prey eventually dies of suffocation, and the vine snake then eats it whole. (TLC, CCG4)

Vine-coffee

beans grown in the jungle domes of Belsavis. It is also known as vine-coffeine. (COJ, THG)

Vine-flower

this plant, native to Dagobah, has a segmented crystalline coating that acts like a prism, reflecting the little sunlight that reaches the floor of the swamps into a brilliant rainbow. (ISU)

Vine-silk

a soft fabric manufactured in the jungle domes of Belsavis. It is extremely expensive, due to its single origin location. (COJ)

Vineberry

native to the planet Kashyyyk, this fruit is often fermented for use in jaar. (RD)

Vinecrawler

a species of creature found on Nirauan. (SOP)

Vinop

manufacturers of cryogenic power cells and inoization reactors. (XW)

Vinsoth

this planet is home to the unusual Chevin race. It is a temperate world covered with vast plains abundant with the backshin hunted by the Chevin. Arctic tundra and small deserts break up the plains. Several millennia ago, Vinsoth was struck by a huge asteroid, and the resulting destruction is believed to have wiped out several major species of life. The smaller creatures managed to survive, and evolved into the Chevin species. Vinsoth is also the homeworld of the humanoid race of Chevs, and supports a wide range of plant and animal life. (MTS, GG12)

Vintha

a creature native to the planet Kalarba, the vintha has been domesticated and raised for its meat. (DRO)

Vinzen Neela 5

planet near which the Imperial cargo ferries in the Sela group met the escort carrier Hininbirg. (TIE)

Violion Twitch Bells

this is a small percussion instrument which can be played when plugged into a power source. (POT)

Viper

  1. an Arakyd probe droid used by the Empire. Manufactured to specifications detailed by Darth Vader, they have a number of useful mechanical arms and attachments. They are also equipped with defensive lasers. Used to send information over coded channels to Imperial centers, they are programmed to auto-destruct if caught in a position which might jeopardize the information they contain. The first wave of Viper probos to come into Imperial service were produced on Mechis III, at the time when IG-88 controlled the planet. The assassin droid added secondary programming to these droids, mandating that the droids also report back to IG-88 on Mechis III if they found any weakness or flaw which the assassin droid could exploit in its quest for galactic dominance. In essence, IG-88 hoped to use the Viper probe droids as the advanced scouts in the droid revolution. (ESB, DFR, DFRSB, TBH)
  2. this grenade launcher is manufactured by Zone Control, and can be mounted under the barrel of a blaster rifle or carbine. It can carry two grenades at a time, ejected with a Tybrene launcher. The Viper has a range of up to 500 meters, and are extremely accurate at shorter distances. (CFG)

Viper Alpha Squadron

this group of Mandalorian warriors riding war mounts assaulted Iziz during the Great Sith War. (TSW)

Viper Grenade Lanucher

a mobile projectile launcher. (TME)

Viper 40

this model of ion engine was produced by SoroSuub. It was very powerful, and very reliable. (SOL)

Virago

Prince Xizor's personal starship, the Virago was a custom-built MandalMotors StarViper. Xizor's extravagant tastes demanded a ship that was anything but ordinary, and he contracted MandalMotors to build it. The result was the StarViper, a heavy assault fighter of incredible speed, armoring, weaponry, and price. The Virago was unique in the galaxy, although MandalMotors developed other designs from it that were less powerful. (SE, EGV)

Virgilian Civil War

this battle occurred just before the Battle of Endor. (TB)

Virgilio, Sarin

New Republic Captain from the planet Masterra, Virgilio became commander of the Escort Frigate Quenfis, which is part of Coruscant's Home Fleet. He is a strong supporter of the Bothans, and has been since he was the third officer on a Corellian Corvette scout ship which up the surviving members of the group which stolen the plans to the second Death Star. Later, as a Captain in the New Republic, he was in charge of the mission that intercepted the Katanamission. He remained a strong supporter of the New Republic, even though his faith in the Bothans changed. (DFR, DFRSB)

Viridia system

a system mentioned in the port access codes of an old YT-1300 found in the Imperial scrap yard on Dathomir. (CPL)

Viridian Termite

an insectiod alien with huge pincers. (TJP)

Virile Squadron

one of the squadrons of TIE Fighters maintained by the Thyferran Home Defense Corps. (BW)

Virtues of King Han Solo, The

a song written by C-3PO to help Han convince Leia that he is a worthy choice for a husband (CPL)

Virujansi

this planet was to be taken over by the Empire, but a group of Alliance soldiers impersonated the government's leaders and infiltrated the Captivity prison moon. The planet is ruled by the Rajah, who is assisted by a number of other political contemporaries: the People's Advisor translates visitors' requests to the Rajah; the Mouth of the Ancestors uses past Rajahs' actions as pertinent precedents when necessary; the Eye of History provides options that could be used to solve difficulties; the Wrathor describes the Rajah's displeasure when appropriate, using insults and barbs; the Concilliator helps all parties come to agreement. (RC)

Virulence

  1. an Imperial frigate operating during the Galactic Civil War. (XW)
  2. an Imperial-II class Star Destroyer commanded by Joak Drysso at the Battle of Endor, the Virulence was one of the few Imperial ships to survive the outcome of that battle. Drysso, after witnessing the destruction of the Executor, fled Endor and vowed to exact revenge on the Alliance. He found a receptive audience in Ysanne Isard, who made him one of her primary commanders. She brought the Virulence with her to help protect her interests on Thyferra, and promoted Drysso to commander of the Lusankya. Lakwii Varrscha was promoted from Executive officer to command the Virulence. Isard ordered both Drysso and Varrscha to destroy Rogue Squadron's space station in the Yag'Dhul system, but Booster Terrik had laid a trap for them. He nearly destroyed the Lusankya, but Varrscha interposed the Virulence between the space station and the larger ship. The Lusankya fled Yag'Dhul, believing the Virulence to be destroyed. However, it was captured by Terrik and held at Yag'Dhul until the Battle of Thyferra, at which time Booster enlisted the aid of Ace Squadron and helped defeat the Lusankya. Booster then claimed ownership of the Star Destroyer, and only the shrewd bargaining of Talon Kaarde and the timely announcement of his daughter's engagement to Corran Horn allowed him to actually keep it. Stripped of all but minimal weaponry and defenses, Booster renamed the ship the Errand Venture and used it as a sort of travelling source of parts and information for smugglers and other pilots. (BW, SOP)

Vis-pickup

an video device which takes incoming images and encodes them for transmission to another site. It is basically a full-motion video camera. (SME)

Vishay Water

this is a mildly alcoholic, carbonated beverage. (RD)

Visireader

an video device which provides instant access to books and periodicals, and displays them on a 2-dimensional screen. (COJ)

Visitor Consumption Tag

this voucher is offered, for a fee, by the Corporate Sector Authority. It allows any visitor to the Corporate Sector to obtain 20% discounts on all purchased goods. Residents of the Corporate Sector are forbidden to hold these tags, but a healthy black market has grown up to provide them to Sector residents. (CSA)

Viska

a ruthless alien race native to the planet Rordak. The Viska are feared throughout the galaxy because they survive by consuming the blood of other beings. They are incredibly adaptable to variations in climate. (PG)

Visseon II

the Alliance cruiser that attacked an Imperial convoy near Laramus, capturing 14 transport ships without taking a loss. (SWSB)

Vistulo brandale

an interstellar spirit. '49 is decent vintage, but '46 is better. (DFR)

Vitamin Syrup

a food substitute, it was what Ken survived on which living in the Lost City of the Jedi. (LCJ)

Viurre

one of the two women Chewbacca befriends at the spas on Rudrig. (HSL)

ViX

designation of one model of Sarylcorp reactor plant, used on starships like the GAT-12j Skipray blastboat. (HTSB)

Vizam

this Kajain’sa’Nikto was owned by Jabba the Hutt, and was assigned to keeping the Hutt’s sail barges and skiffs well-armed. He had several caches of weapons hidden on Jabba’s sail barge. (CCG7)

Vizcarra

this planet was the site of an Imperial prison. (SWAJ)

Vizzal

this Turazza was the sister of Nizzal and Rizzal, and traveled aboard the FarStar with Loh’khar. Like her sister Rizzal and Loh’khar, Vizzal was was emotionally damaged by Nizzal’s defection with Khzam. (KO)

Vjun

a planet which Darth Vader used as his private retreat during the height of the New Order. He built Bast Castle there. (DE2)

VL-4

a Krupx warhead launching system used on Imperial system patrol craft. (TIE)

Vladet

this planet is located in the Rachuk System. It was the site of Admiral Devlia's base of power. (XWN)

Vlarnya

the largest city on the planet Courkrus, it was located in one of the driest parts of the planet. (IJ)

Vleen, Gresia

this Imperial customs officer patrols the Noonian System in the Interdictor cruiser Tory's Catcher. (SWAJ)

Vlemoth Port

a primitive, industrial world. (GMH)

Vlix

this heavy-set humanoid has an unusual head, with no nose, no hair, and a wide mouth. (DCAR)

Vlizz-kick

a fermented drink favored by the Quarren, it is made from the seaweed native to the Calamarian seas. It has a barely palatable taste, but it really packs a wallop. (DU)

Vo Lantes

this used-droid salesman was also a secret Alliance operative during the Galactic Civil War. (SWAJ)

Vo'ren Faalo

this Jedi Master wrote the book The Book of Practical Lightsaber Technique, in which he described a series of practice cadences. Each cadence required the Jedi to be as one with the Force, and manipulate smal steel bearings at the top of candle with their lightsaber. (GG9)

Vo-pickup

an audio device which takes incoming sounds and encodes them for transmission to another site. It is basically a microphone. (SME)

Vob

this gas giant is famous for its atmospheric storms. (GG2)

Vobah, Bassi

an attractive, blond woman working for Lob Doluff, Bassi is an administrative official and a member of Oseon's police force. She was born in the Oseon to poor parents who immigrated to the Oseon to set up a life as merchants, but never got a break. She rose through the ranks to become the Peacekeeper of Oseon, and was assigned by Lob Doluff to assist Waywa Fybot in arresting Bohhuah Mutdah. She was able to penetrate the trillionaire's defenses via a scheme in which Lando Calrissian pretended to be the spacer who was delivering Mutdah's yearly shipment of lesai. Vobah and Fybot hid in the Millennium Falcon until Lanod made contact with Mutdah, then they burst in and arrested Mutdah. Unfortunately for Bassi Vobah, Rokur Gepta had already murdered Mutdah and had been using Fybot in order to exact revenge on Lando. Fybot was ordered to kill her upon entering the compound, and he did that, blasting her head off in Mutdah's library. (LCF)

Vobos

a planet. (SOL)

Vocabulator

a droid's speech sythesizer. (SW)

Vocoder

another term for a vocabulator. (HSE)

Voder

another term for a vocabulator. (AS)

Vodo-Siosk Baas

a part-insect, part-crustacean Jedi Master from Dantooine. Master Vodo was the teacher of the Jedi Knights Dace and Shoaneb Culu, and later assumed the training of Nomi Sunrider. He was an expert at the creation of the lightsaber, and was known to be able to create a weapon in mere days. Baas was also the teacher of the Jedi Knight Exar Kun, before Kun turned to the Sith teachings and the Dark Side of The Force. Despite his proficiency with lightsabers, Baas prefered to use a simple staff which he wielded adeptly against any lightsaber. He augmented the staff's strength through the Force. He was greatly troubloed by the rise of Sith power, especially because it was his former student that was at the heart of the disturbance. He felt that he had failed, and returned to Coruscant after the capture of Ulic Qel-Droma. He hoped to sway the former Jedi back from the Dark Side, but was foiled by the appearance of Exar Kun. Kun challenged him to a duel, and Baas was brutally slain by his former student on the floor of the ancient Senate Chamber. (FNU, DLS, TSW, JS, IJ)

Vodokrene

this food is a stable in the Ho'Din diet, and is used throughout their cooking styles. (VOF)

Vodran

  1. this Si'Klaata Cluster planet is covered with thick swamps and jungles. It is the home world of the Vodran race and the dianoga. The planet was invaded by Imperial forces, which met with resistance from the natives. The Empire decimated the population and destroyed many of the planet's cities before the planet was subjugated. (MTS, SWAJ, GG12)
  2. a humanoid race native to the planet Vodran, they were one of the three races signed into indenture by the Hutts during their battles with Xim the Despot. Of the three - which includes the Klatooinans and Nikto - the Vodrans have proved to be the most loyal to the Hutts. Vodrans are warm-blooded reptiles whose faces are studded with short spikes around the eyes and mouth. The Vodran race evolved the only true intelligence on their homeworld, descending from a species of tree-dwelling reptiles that lived in the trees. They learned how to hunt in packs, and developed a primitive hunting culture when they were discovered by the ancient Hutt Dojundo. The Vodrans signed up with Dojundo, believing that he was leading a sort of holy war against the evil Xim, and were oblivious to the machinations of the Hutts to control their star system. The Vodran strongly resisted the Imperial presence on their planet, and were summarily destroyed by the Empire. A handful of the planet's original population remained, and its pro-Alliance stance grew over time. They never lost sight of their loyalty to the Hutts, however. (MTS, SWAJ, GG12)

Vogel 7

this planet was the site of an Imperial base. Ranulf Trommer was raised there. (ROC)

Vognallia

this plant produces seed pods which explode when they are thrown. The vognallia plant is grown on the planet Revyia. (GG12)

Vohai

this planet, located in Parmel Sector, is famous for its unirail. (GG9)

Vohai Unirail

this KDY 10-T monorail is suspended above the planet Voahi on repulsorlift pads. The track runs around the entire planet, from pole to pole. (GG9)

Vohis

this form of mold is extremely pungent, and becomes unbearable when it rots. (SWAJ)

Voice Manipulation

a technique used by Jedi Knights that allows them to verbally implant suggestions into the minds of others. This use of the Force was emplyed to enable peaceful solutions to potentially dangerous problems. (SWSB)

Voice Override: Epsilon Actual

a verbal command that immediately overrides a droid's programming. (SWR)

Voice Override: Epsilon Actual - Brattakin's Testament

this override command was placed in C-3PO's memory by B-9D7 after the droid was damaged by Jace Forno. The command was activated by the announcement of a memory wipe for all the droids being sent to Boonda the Hutt, and activated the initiative submodule implanted in his leg. It caused 3PO to become a strong-willed leader of the droids, rallying them against the memory wipe and creating a strong fighting force. (DRO)

Voice-writer

a small device which takes dictation and produces a written document from the dictation. (HSE)

Void, The

  1. this is the Charon term used to describe the final reality of their universe. The Charon homeworld and its sun were sucked into a black hole, which served as a model for the Void. The Void, in the Charon belief system, is the way of the universe. All life is eventually consumed by the Void, although the Charon know that they were born from the Void. It calls them to return, but chose them to first rid the galaxy of other life. Life, in the Charon belief, refused to acknowledge the Void, and was deemed unnatural. It was believed that the Final Prophet would emerge to take the Charon on their final mission, eliminating all other life before delivering the Charon to the Void. (OS)
  2. this Dark Side pool of energy is accessible at the Valley of the Souls. (DF2)

Void Cutter

Zothip's gunship, used as a command base for the Cavrilhu Pirates' operations. (DFR, DFRSB)

Void Demon Base

this is the only settlement on the moon Isen IV, and was built by the Void Demon pirates. (PG)

Void Demons

  1. voracious creatures that hunt in packs (COJ)
  2. a band of pirates which makes its home in the Isen System, on the planet Isen IV. (GG9, PG)

Void Droid

this is a term used to describe any droid which is left behind when a starship is abandoned in space. The droids on board are usually left behind as well,by sentients who simply don’t understand the automata. These droids, without proper maintenance, programming, or frames of reference, go insane. It is at the point of insanity that a void droid is created. Void droids raid other, less fortunate droids for their parts and lubricants, and will attack other droids in a mechanical feeding frenzy. (SH)

Void-Spider TX-3 Landspeeder

this 'lunar-lander' shaped, enclosed speeder built by Bespin Motors. It measured 7.6 meters in length, It was referred to by Bespin Motors as an air taxi. (SW, DU, GG7)

Vojak

a tall, muscular humanoid whose brother was killed by C-3PX on Bonadan, Vojak pursued the assassin droid to Hosk Station. There, Vojak cornered C-3PX momentarily, until the droid killed him with a laser mounted in the back of its head. (DRO)

Voktunma

this planet was the world on which Bregius Golthan maintained a fortified and well-guarded castle during the height of the New Order. The castle was heavily guarded with sensors and anti-starfighter emplacements. The planet had a temperate climate, and was studded with rugged mountain ranges. Golthan’s castle was located within one of these ranges, near the planet largest starport. It was here that Golthan took Platt Okeefe after capturing her on Canyon, but the New Republic managed to destroy the castle and rescue Platt. (SWJ8)

Vol Noorr

this Yevethan was the commander of the warship Purity. (BTS)

Volant

this New Republic fleet carrier was used for pilot training during the Black Fleet Crisis. (TT)

Volbrick

a street in the city of Coronet which runs perpendicular to Starliner. Han Solo agrees to meet Belindi Kalenda at the corner of the two streets, just after Thrackan Sal-Solo begins his intra-species war on Corellia. (AC)

Voldt

this balding, middle-aged Imperial Navy Captain served aboard the cruiser Requital during the early days of the New Republic. He intercepted the Messenger shortly after the Empire retook Coruscant, hoping to discover Republic contraband. (TFE)

Voleyy

this New Republic security officer was assigned to guard Tycho Celchu, while Celchu was under suspicion in the probable murder of Corran Horn. Voleyy was a heavy-set man who would use his Stokhli Spray Stick on anyone in the area if it meant that he could contain his prisoners. (KT)

Volgoth

the Old Corellian equivalent of the verb, to want. (SWAJ)

Volot Lock

this current-generation of locking mechanism employs a micro-generator to maintain constant power. (CFG)

Volq

Andews Rolo's muscular bodyguard at the Captivity prison center. (RC)

Voltin, Dref

a reported for the Hypermedia Galactic News Service, he reported on many of the Empire's attacks on the New Republic. (HTSB)

Volz, Mira

Renn Volz's daughter and assistant, she was born on Kessel when it was still a lush planet. When her father was captured aboard his Ionic Ring near Randa, she fled to the planet and hid inside the cargo hold of the Millennium Falcon. When she was discovered, she enlisted Luke Skywalker and Han Solo in an attempt to rescue her father. She used one of his inventions to transmit an image of herself into the Ionic Ring, letting her father know that she was no longer under the control of Captain Bzorn. Professor Volz refused to submit to Bzorn's treachery, and threatened to destroy the ship. He was eventually rescued by Han, Luke, and Mira. (CSWEA)

Volz, Renn

this native of Kessel invented the Ionic Ring, which he hoped to use to reclimatize harsh planets. However, the ship was captured by Imperial Captain Bzorn, and was used to destroy planets. Bzorn claimed to have Renn's daughter, Mira, held captive, and used this fact to control Renn. However, Mira was actually free, and returned to his laboratory on Kessel with the help fo Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. They were able to intercept the Ionic Ring and defeat Bzorn's troops, freeing Renn. Renn decided that the Ionic Ring was too dangerous, despite is good qualities, and destroyed the ship. (CSWEA)

Vomm Powder

this was a vinegary-smelling explosive. (RD)

Vonak

this is the brand name of Kuat Drive Yards’ light blaster cannon. (GG6)

Vondarc System

this star system is located in the Mid Rim, and is one of the endpoints of the Enarc Run. Dannen Lifehold joined the Alliance in this system, after bringing a group of Alliance personnel to rendezvous with a cargo frigate there prior to the Battle of Yavin. (TSK, SWAJ)

Vondrel

this is the capital city of the planet Meastrinnar. (CRO)

Voniss

this planet is known for its intense dust storms. (GMS)

Vontenn

this Imperial Major was the Liaison Officer of Sentientology Studies under Emperor Palpatine. (GG4)

Vontor

a uninhabited planet was the site of three huge battles between Xim the Despot and the ancient Hutt warlords. The third of these battles marked the final defeat of Xim and the end of his rule. It also marked the first time the Hutts used Klatooinan, Nikto, and Vodran warriors to augment their own ranks. (HSL, GG12)

Vonzel

a smuggler who used to work with Han Solo and Roa, Vonzel was permanently disabled when he botched an emergency landing. He has spent much of his life immoblized in a hospital. (HSR)

Voontragi

a predator native to the planet Orellon II. (SWAJ)

Voor

  1. this Imperial Lieutenant served on the Star Destroyer Relentless. It was Voor who discovered Alliance agent Dana trying to dispatch information on the bounty for Adar Tallon to the Alliance. (TM)
  2. this Skeebo was the Kaptain of the Skeebo City Konstabulary force when Anachro was kidnapped by the Skavers. Voor put up minimal assistance in recovering the Hutt, because Voor was secretly in command of the Skavers. He hoped to obtain a huge reward from Gorga the Hutt, but Gorga hired Boba Fett to assist in Anachro’s rescue. Fett captured Voor and forced him to lead him to the Skavers’ hideout in the Southern Crags. Fett successfully recovered Anachro, much to Voor’s dismay. (BF)

Voor Beetle

a species of swarming insect. (GOF10)

Voors, Hallolar

this young entreprenuer was a native of the planet Jubilar. Some fifteen years before the Battle of Hoth, Boba Fett accpeted a job offer from Jabba the Hutt to kill Voors, who had begun selling black-market spice in defiance of the Hutts’ cartel on the substance. Voors was fooled into thinking Fett was a potential seller, and offered to provide regular shipments to the bounty hunter. Fett released a neural toxin, incapacitating Voors’ bodyguards long enough to shoot the man, in an alley on Executioner’s Row. (TBH)

Voorsbain

the population of this planet was the unknowing target of Uris' first proposed test of his improved nanogene droids. (GMH)

Voorson

manufacturers of large-scale power generators. (ISB)

Voorson, Deen

this idealistic young man was an ardent supporter of the Alliance, despite the fact that much of his family worked for the Empire. He believed that the Alliance was right, and the murder of his parents only strengthened that belief. He joined up as a technician and mechanic, and worked on the Alliance’s starfighters at Yavin 4 and Hoth. He tried to gain a favor from his aunt and uncle at the Kuat Freight Port, hoping to maneuver a power generator off the main line and into the pirate ship Long Run, captained by Boo Rawl. While his aunt and uncle gruffly declined to help Deen and the Alliance, his young cousin Shannon had no such reservations. The nine-year-old used her slicing ability to reroute the power generator - using her mother’s authorization codes - to the Long Run. Deen was glad for the help, but believed that his aunt had had a change of heart. When he and Rawl discovered Shannon hidden in the Long Run’s holds, he reluctantly agreed to bring her along. The Imperial pursuit forced his hand, and he fled Kuat with Rawl, the power generator, and Shannon. (SWJ9)

Voorson, Johan

this starship repairman was part of a long line of Voorsons who dedicated their lives to working within the Kuat Drive Yards. Johan, like many of his relatives, married another KDY laborer, and was somewhat disdainful of the "wandering Voorsons" who left Kuat for broader horizons. His disdain for his nephew Deen - who pleaded with him to release a power generator for the Alliance - eventually led to the loss of his daughter, Shannon. Shannon believed, as Deen did, that the Alliance was rightly battling against the Empire. Shannon sliced into the KDY computers and arranged to get the power generator to Deen’s people, then stowed away on Deen’s ship. (SWJ9)

Voorson, Nell

this Kuat Freight Port traffic controller married Johan Voorson, and they lived their lives in service to the Empire. She could not abide the actions of her nephew, Deen, and sided with her husband when they refused to help him supply the Alliance with a power generator. Her daughter, Shannon, sliced into the Kuat computer system and arranged for Deen to obtain tha generator, then stowed away on Deen’s ship. Nell was on duty when the generator was stolen, and fired on the pirate ship until Shannon’s voice suddenly sounded on her comm channels. Her dedication to the Kuat facility failed to completely override her parental instincts, and she directed several transports to move between the Long Run and the Imperial pursuit until Deen’s ship escaped to open space. (SWJ9)

Voorson, Shannon

this precocious, nine-year-old child grew up at the Kuat shipyards, watching her parents slave for the Empire’s war machine. Her best friends were books and computers, and she learned a great deal about independence and strength from reading Vici of Alderaan. She was an accomplished computer slicer for her age, and looked up to her older cousin, Deen. She admired him for his dedication to the Alliance, and found herself willing to leave her parents to join as well. She sliced into the Kuat Freight Port’s duty schedule and helped the Alliance steal a much-needed power generator, and then stowed away on the pirate frieghter Long Run, piloted by Boo Rawl and her cousin, Deen. (SWJ9)

Voort saBinring

this Gamorrean male was one of several non-humans the Empire performed experiments on. The goal was to improve the intelligence of certain races to levels at which they could understand Imperial commands and act as soldiers. Voort was given several brain-enhancing surgeries that expanded his span of concentration and increased his mathematical abilities, but his vocal apparatus were incapable of conveying the Basic language. Thus, he was outfitted with a translator unit which he wore around his neck. He was the only known survivor of the Binring projects, since all the others committed suicide before they could be used for Imperial machinations. When his creator also committed suicide, Voort got an opportunity and escaped from Imperial control and fled to the Alliance. There, he expressed a desire to become a pilot. He eventually became one of the first members of Wraith Squadron, and was given the nickname "Piggy." His last name is a derivative of the company that "produced" him, Binring Biomedical Product. As a member of the Wraiths, Piggy was the group's hand-to-hand combat expert. (WS)

Vop Hui

an Alliance CR90 corvette that was destroyed while it tried to lay a mine field around Vinzen Neela 5 and capture the Sela freighter group. (TIE)

Vor

a race of hollow-boned humanoids from the planet Vortex, they have a rack of wings on their backs. They normally live on the planet's surface, but they have built underground shelters in which they live during the intense seasonal storms. They are a tribal race which doesn't have much of an opinion on anything but their music. When Palpatine assumed the role of Emperor, the Vors covered all the holes in the Cathedral of Winds in protest. (DA, JASB)

Vor Duull

this Yevethan was Nil Spaar's proctor of information on board the Aramadia. (BTS)

Vor'corkh

first dynast of Honoghr during the early years of the New Republic. (DFR)

Vordum

this race is known for its highly-offensive bodily smell. (POT)

Vorkaan

an alien race. (SOL)

Vorknkx Project

this secret Imperial research project was aimed at creating a working cloaking device for starfighters. It was rumored to have been set up on the planet To-phalion, in the Iast System. (TIE)

Vorkosigge, Gandl

a Chief Technical Proctor serving the Imperial Academy at the time when Mako Spince destroyed the Academy's mascot moon. (DESB)

Vorn, Liegeus Sarpaetius

this man served as Seti Ashgad’s holo-transmission faker, during the attempt by Dzym to take control of the galaxy. Born to a wealthy house, Liegeus was a blacksheep who preferred to steal other people’s ideas and use them to his own benefit. Liegeus was employed for his ability to create realistic, highly illegal holo-vids that passed as the real thing. He also had a large part int he construction of Dzym’s flagship, the Reliant. Liegeus posed as Ashgad’s pilot when the leader of the Newcomers first met with Leia-Organa-Solo. Liegeus created a series of transmissions that helped cover the tracks of Ashgad and Dzym after they kidnapped Leia and disposed of her small fleet of ships. Liegeus, however, realized that Ashgad was not in control, and understood that Dzym was not all that he appeared. Liegeus strove to help Leia where he couldn’t help himself. He allowed her to dump out the drugged water Ashgad provided, while secretly providing her with pure water. When the time came, Liegeus helped her get free of her room and escape, although his part in her escape waspunished by Ashgad and Dzym. He was later discovered by Luke Skywalker, who rescued Liegeus from Dzym and brought him tothe Newcomer camp. Liegeus recovered, and once free of Seti Ashgad and Dzym, he helped the reunited Newcomers and Oldtimers begin to rebuild their world. When Daala arrived with the representatives of the New Republic to find Leia and Luke, he was reunited with Daala. The two left Nam Chorios, bound for Daala’s reclusive residence on Pedducis Chorios. (POT)

Vornez

a town on Yavin 4, located near the Alliances medical center. (LCJ)

Vornskrs

natural predators used for pursuit and killing on Myrkr. Dog-like, have long, sharp claws and whip-like tails that excrete a mild poison (HTTE)

Vorrin Tal

a famous member of the Alliance to Restore the Republic. (RPG)

Vorru, Fliry

this Corellian served the Old Republic as the planetary governor. He assumed the title of Moff after Emperor Palpatine took control of the galaxy, and administered Corellia with a loose hand. He often turned a deaf ear to smuggling and priacy, and the resulting influx of smugglers and pirates tainted Corellia's otherwise spotless history. Vorru was considered to be a rival for Palpatine's position early in the New Order, until Prince Xizor had him arrested and sent to the prison on Kessel on trumped-up charges. This allowed Xizor to take control of the Corellian criminal world and use it as a training ground for his future lieutentant, such as Zekka Thyne.

Years later, when the New Republic was trying to find information on Coruscant's defenses, Wedge Antilles liberated Vorru on the condition that he keep an eye on Zekka Thyne. Vorru agreed, and was set loose on Coruscant. He petitioned the New Republic to allow him to create the Imperial City People's Militia, as a way to get the underworld under control without expending addition Republic resources. Basically, the ICPM would mean that the criminals governed themselves, under the control of Vorru himself. The Provisional Council reluctantly agreed, and Vorru set up his militia. However, he had his own agenda, with some direction from Ysanne Isard. The ICPM became a revamped Black Sun criminal organization, and Vorru became its crimelord. He controlled the information going back to the Council, and was even so bold as to apprehend Kirtan Loor. He blackmailed Loor into working for him, and began playing his own aspirations against the demands of both the New Republic and Isard. In the end, Vorru became Isard's man in all aspects, and leaked information about a supposed Palpatine Counterinsurgency Faction attack on his own bacta storehouse. This helped deflect the Republic from the plans of Isard, who then destroyed much of Imperial City while raising the Lusankya from its drydock and fleeing Coruscant. Vorru went with her, and when they arrived on Thyferra, Isard made Vorru her Minister of Trade. When they created the Thyferran Home Defense Corps, Vorru became involved with Erisi Dlarit, and the two spent equal time alone in love and mocking Isard. When the Battle of Thyferra started and began to go the way of Rogue Squadron, Vorru tried to escape form Thyferra in his personal shuttle. He was caught by Elscol Loro and Iella Wessiri. When he tried to escape, Elscol shot him in the throat. However, her weapon had been set to stun by Iella, who wanted to bring him before the New Republic to atone for his crimes. (WG, KT, TFE, BW)

Vortex

this planet is the homeworld of the Vors, and the site of the Concert of the Winds. Its rotational axis is very steep, causing extremely sudden seasonal changes. This causes large atmospheric storms to rage across its surface, making landing from orbit difficult at best. It has no natural satellites. It has a temperate climate, and is covered by forests, mountains, and plains. Its day lasts 18 standard hours. Its year lasts 421 local days. (DA, JASB)

Vortex Corporation

a weapons manfuacturer for the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. (SN)

Vortex Pool

a water-filled pool which employs jets of water to create a soothing swirl which relaxes muscles. (BTS)

Vorzyd 5

known as the Gambler's World during the reign of Emperor Palpatine, Vorzyd 5 was a casino-covered world under Imperial control. The Emperor maintained the planet in an effort to collect large sums of credits for the Empire. Dozens of space-going holopanels and billboards announced the planet's location throughout the system. The various gamblers and party-goers were a mix of the richest and most influential beings in the galaxy, all come to wager their credits in games of chance. Many of the games were heavily rigged, and brought substantial amounts of money to the Empire's coffers. Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa attempted to disrupt the operation shortly after the Battle of Yavin, but were captured in the attempt. They were rescued by Alliance supporters. (CSWEA)

Vos

an Alderaanian swear word. (XWRS)

Vost, Aarica

this Corporate Secxtor Authority agent reported directly to Baruche Sloane during her tenure as the starship parts dealer known as Bren-Aarica Rordan. She is a tall, beautiful woman, and is extremely intelligent and ambitious. Her cover as Bren-Aarica Rordan required her to be friendly and attentive, traits which she had no problems assuming. Aarica was the daugther of Larin Vost. (TSK)

Vost, Larin

this powerful man was the head of the Corporate Sector Authority’s Expansion division in the years following the Battle of Endor. (TSK)

Votrad

this city, located on the planet Brentaal, was the site of the planet’s major starport. Imperial Customs agents once raided an Alliance rawmat warehouse there. (SWJ9)

Voxbug

a species of obnoxious insect. (CSA)

Voxchip

a speech-synthesizing computer ship that can be placed in any number of applications to provide vocal interaction. (SE)

Vozda, Dagmar

this former Detached Duty Agent for the office of the Auditor-General of the Corporate Sector Authority investigated the case of Rex Shaxrigge. She posed as a woman executive who was lonely, and allowed Rex to make his moves. They met on Etti IV for what was ostensibly a romantic tryst, hoping to get Rex to try and steal her "corporate secrts." When he found out who she was and that she was trying to arrest him, he pulled a vibroknife on her and threatened her life. This was when a vacationing Fiolla stepped in. Fiolla had recognized Shaxrigge, but when he pulled the knife she felt she couldn't just stand by and watch. In helping Dagmar apprehend Shaxrigge, Fiolla proved herself worthy of consideration by the CSA. Dagmar remembered Fiolla's fearlessness and boldness, and hired her when she graduated. Dagmar took Fiolla under her wing and schooled her, grooming her to promotions. When Dagmar finally retired, she recommended that Fiolla take over her position, which was agreed to by the CSA. (CSA)

Vram

one of the children serving in Hethrir's Empire Youth camp, Vram was the schoolyard bully. As such, he was also Hethrir's primary source of information about the students. (CS)

Vrassh

this race was mercilesssly slaughtered in order for the killers to take control of their lands and the wealth it contained. Neither the Pas’sic government nor the New Republic observed the customs and laws of Pas’sic after punishing the killers, for they failed to distribute the wealth to the survivors and their families. (SOP)

Vratix

this alien race, native to the planet Thyferra, perfected the creation of bacta by combining alazhi and kavam. They vastly outnumber the human natives of the planet, but are considered inferior to their corporate counterparts. The Vratix are humanoid insects. They have large, compound eyes, a stalk-like neck, and three pairs of limbs sprouting from a cylindrical thorax and abdomen. The upper set of limbs acts as arms, while the lower two serve as legs. The last set of limbs is well-muscled, and is used in jumping. Most Vratix are gray in color, with the shades darkening with age. They have a basic form of hive mentality, but are able to function as individuals. They believe that sight and sound are not permanent things, and prefer to touch another being in order to recognize their presence.

The Vratix on Thyferra govern themselves through the Ashern Circle. However, the strong pro-human sentiments found in the Zaltin and Xucphra factions have labeled the Ashern as terrorists. Although the Ashern are widely considered responsible for the contamination of certain lots of bacta, this may only be a ruse to cover up an internal struggle. The Ashern, through the Vratix Qlaern Hirf, petitioned Wedge Antilles to sponsor their admittance to the New Republic, but the move was placed in limbo when Ysanne Isard took control of Thyferra. (SWAJ, XWN, KT)

Vrblther

a medium-sized alien inhabiting the depths of the Nar Shaddaa spaceport. These predators resemble apes in their four-legged posture. They are generally smooth-skinned, with tufts of hair at their shoulders and haunches. Their short, thick tails enhance their balance, and their wide feet and sharp claws provide plenty of stability. They are known to be man-eaters. (DE2)

Vregg

this is a Gamorrean dialect. (GG7)

Vrelt

this Corellian scavenger inhabits the urban alleys and garbage dumps. It is a large, rat-like beast with sharp teeth and claws. They were the favored prey of the tabaga. (TPS, THG)

Vreni Island

located on Corellia, this small island is covered with trees and is a destination for many vacationers. (IJ)

Vriss

this New Republic Admiral accompanied Rogue Squadron to Morishim, escorting Garm Bel Iblis on an inspection of the starfighter base there. He was thrust into combat mode when Imperial Captain Vermel tried to deliver Admiral Pellaeon’s surrender notice. Vermel’s CR-90 corvette was intercepted by agents under the command of Moff Disra and detained, but not before he got off a garbled message to Bel Iblis. (SOP)

Vro-cat

this farm creature is known for its stubborn tenacity. Many a farmer has tried to herd them, while the vro-cats think they know what better for them. (THG)

Vrortik Cocktail

this Wookiee meal is layered with various meats and cooked wroshyr leaves that have been stewed in grakkyn nectar for weeks. (RD)

VT-7

this droid language is used facilitate the transfer of datafiles from the droid or computer to a micro-electronic device. (CFG)

VTG-2305

a series of transport ships built by Kuat Drive Yards. (WEG)

Vu Chusker

a small humanoid who often traveled in red cloaks and a thick hat, Vu Chusker was a former associate of Cabrool Nuum. They had a falling-out and became bitter enemies. Cabrool Nuum feared that Chusker would take over his empire, and he asked Jabba the Hutt to kill him. Jabba refused, and was thrown in jail. Cabrool's son, Rusk, freed Jabba to kill Cabrool, then demanded that the Hutt kill Chusker or be imprisoned forever. Jabba refused, and with the help of Rusk's sister, Norba, escaped and killed Rusk. Norba imprisoned Jabba as well, and demanded that he kill Chusker. Jabba promptly ate Norba, and escaped for good. Once outside the Nuum compound, Jabba encountered Vu Chusker himself. Frustrated with the day's proceedings, Jabba killed Chusker with a flick of his tail. (JTH)

Vudyne

manufacturers of starfighter avionics packages. (TIE)

Vuffi Raa

the Class 2 multiphasic droid Lando Calrissian wins in a sabacc match from Ottdefa Whett on Oseon 2795. Vuffi is a star-shaped machine with flexible manipulators extending from each of the five points on his body. These manipulators are used as arms and legs for a variety of tasks, including locomotion. Vuffi Raa has a single, red, multifaceted photoreceptor eye in the center of his body, and his body is covered with highly-polished chromium. Vuffi Raa's creators are unknown, but he claims to have been built in their image. The name Vuffi Raa is a numeric designation in their native language. Vuffi Raa cannot remember his creators or his initial acitivation, because he was prematurely activated during shipping, and it wiped out a number of his pre-programmed memories. This was part of an experiment that was performed by The One, the huge interstellar entity that was Vuffi Raa's father. He had hoped that Vuffi Raa would roam the stars, encountering other lifeforms and gathering data on them. This would help The One's people obtain stimulating information about the galaxy without having to enter into the violent tendencies of most races. Vuffi Raa was programmed against violence, lest he obtain tainted data about other lifeforms. Vuffi Raa is covered by a thin, metallic surface which allows him some flexibility. Inside, a thick fluid circulates throughout his system, providing lubrication and coagulation properties should the outer metal surface be punctured. It makes Vuffi Raa a semi-organic machine; it is later revealed by The One that Vuffi Raa is an infant organic starship, related to the huge machines The One and his people use to transport information. Vuffi Raa was intercepted by Rokur Gepta early on, and was placed by Gepta in the service of Osuno Whett. When Whett tried to gain power in the Renatasia System, he set Vuffi Raa up as the focal point, and this is why Klyn Shanga and his militia chased Vuffi Raa and Lando Calrissian throughout the galaxy. Shanga didn't know, until the end, that it was Whett who was to blame. Gepta had programmed Vuffi Raa to call Osuno Whett "Master," but Vuffi Raa's inherent nature overrode that command. However, when Vuffi Raa encountered Lando Calrissian, his programming found Lando to be a more civilized person than Whett, the small droid couldn't help it when his programming called Lando "Master." After Lando managed to defeat Rokur Gepta near the ThonBoka starcave, Vuffi Raa was manumitted by Lando and allowed to roam the galaxy as the starship that he was. (LCM, LCF, LCS)

Vuhlg Worrik

this Quarren was the head of the mining operation run from the floating city of Morjanssik, on Calamari. (DU)

Vulatan

ancient Jedi Master who worked with Yoda and Gra'aton to recover the Chu'unthor on Dathomir. (CPL)

Vulca Minerals Corporation

a trade and transport company operating in the Outer Rim Territories, Vulca mined the planet Af'El for meleenium. (DFRSB, GG4)

Vuldo

a townsperson on Kalarba, he has re-ordered the programming of three E-series droids (Q-E, U-E, and 2-E) in order to secretly build illegal blasters. He destroyed the U-E droid when it questioned the legality of building the blasters. Vuldo was later exposed by C-3PO, R2-D2, and the yong boy Nak, when Artoo discovered U-E's memory banks held a record of Vuldo's shooting of the droid. (DRO)

Vulgarr

at one time, Vulgarr was the king of the Duloks on Endor. He devised a plan whereby the Duloks would capture all the Ewok children. Their flesh would be eaten, and their hides woul dmake beautiful pouches. When the Duloks were defeated by Teebo and the Grundakk, Logray ordered that Vulgarr be planted in the ground feet-first. Over the years, he would grow into a twisted, gnarled tree, which would server as a reminder to the other Duloks to keep away from the Ewoks. (AT)

Vulpe

an ancient Tetan royal. (DLS)

Vultan

a humanoid race characterized by its thin frame and it unusual cranium. Their heads seems to be a mass of twisted appendages. (TOJ)

Vultar Cataclysm

a devastating war which took place hundreds of years before the Jedi Assembly on Deneba, it was alluded to by Shatoyo. It was a battle between the Light and Dark Sides of the Force. (DLS)

Vulture Droid

this was the term used by the Trade Federation to describe the series of droid starfighters it sent into space battles. The Trade Federation never wished to risk any of its living members, so droids permeated its armed forces in every aspect. The Vulture was designed by the Xi Char order, and was a small starfighter with a pair of wings mounted to a boomerang-like fuselage. Lozenge-shaped weapons emplacements were mounted on the tips of the wings, and could split open in combat to reveal additional weapons systems. A small knob in the center of the fuselage held the droid systems that acted as the ship’s pilot. When not in flight - either during storage aboard a Federation battle ship or after landing - the Vulture’s systems transform the fighter into a walking weapons platform. This marvel of droid technology could only have been manufactured by the highly-precise Xi Charrians. The Vulture measures 3.5 meters in length when in flight mode, and is armed with four blaster cannons and a torpedo launcher. The only drawback to the Vulture starfighter is that it can only remain active for 35 minutes before it requires refueling. This potential problem is overcome by the use of 1,500 Vultures aboard every Federation battle ship. (SW1, X1)

Vulvarch

this planet is located 34 light-years from Atzerri. (SOL)

Vulwood

a purple-hued wood used to build furniture. According to Childen of the Jedi, this wood is found in an Ithorian herdship guest room, in spite of the Ithorians’ reverence of nature? (COJ)

Vump-shugga

a race devised by Captain Huba and his team of pirate-chefs, it involves racing open skyshoppers across the rocky crags of Kalarba to obtain an object and returning to the starting point with it. The hard part is avoiding the vynocks which scavenge the rocks for metal. (DRO)

Vundt, Darsie

this Rampa native grew up in a middle-class family but despised the life she was born into. She lashed out at society by slicing into local information networks. She got caught by the Corporate Sector Authority, but was offered a position in the Operational Multisystem Management department. She chose to be free, and became one of the Authority's most prominent OMM programmers. (CSA)

Vuras

this Jedi's struggle with the Dark Side of the Force became a primary teaching lesson for many Jedi Masters. Vuras was confronted with an enemy that used underhanded tactics to continually outsmart and defeat him. Rather than seeking a new way of dealing with the enemy, Vuras simply resorted to using his own underhanded tactics. However, the inherent evil in these tactics, and the anger with which he embraced them, led Vuras to the Dark Side and, eventually, his own destruction. (PTR)

Vurrulf

this Klatooinian joined Rogue Squadron as a pilot shortly after the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn. (IJ)

Vuvrian

an alien race characterized by their ovoid heads and the thin tentacular appendages that hang on either side. (CCG)

Vviir Waimdi

this was the leader of the three ruetsavii sent to chronicle and criticize the life of Ooryl Qrygg. A tall Gand, Wiamdi felt that it was an honor to be able to describe the life of a Rogue Squadron pilot. (BW)

Vweilu

a Corellian tree known for its deep, brown wood. It is often used in sculpture. The nut which grows on the vweliu tree is also used in making ryshcate. (XWN, TFE)

VX-6

one of Ubrikkian's transport skiffs, the VX6 is a one-man skiff that can trasnport up to 15 troopers. (DFRSB)

Vycynith

this planet is one of several resort planets popular with the upper class of the Tapani Sector. (LE)

Vykos

this planet was often on the itinerary of the Kuari Princess. It was known for its fast-flowing rivers and deep canyons. (RM, SWJ8)

Vynock

a creature native to the planet Kalarba. These small, dragon-like beasts scour the rocky mountains of the planet, searching for metals to eat. They have no arms or legs, but are covered with small tentacles. (DRO)

Vytor Shrike

this tough, crafty Gand findsman renounced his trade and joined a group of freedom fighters. He later served as Adar Tallon's First officer on the Battalion, and was involved in the staging of Tallon's death. Shrike remained on Tatooine for a short time, but became restless. He left to pursue a short career as a mercenary, until he heard about the bounty on Tallon's head. Although ultimately loyal to his own ideals, Shrike returned to Tatooine to help his old friend. (MTS, TM)

V1

Industrial Automaton's pilot droid series, the V1 was built to replace the R2 series. The R2 series was built as an assistant to a living pilot, and was used primarily in starfighters. The V1 droids were capable of performing an R2 unit's functions as well as piloting the ship. The V1, however, does not have any starship maintenance programming, unlike the R2 unit. The V1 is used on missions to hostile environments, when a living pilot would be harmed or killed. (RASB)

V1-CH

this droid worked for the reporter Andor Javin, and performed many of the complex decipherings used to identify the newsnet rogue Cynabar. (SWJ8)

V2X

the callsign of the TIE fighter that assists Maarek Stele in rescuing Admiral Mordon near Farboon. (TIE)

V30

this is specific size of landspeeder mixture filter used to control the amount of fuel being supplied to the repulsorlift engine. It produces a thick mixture. (CFG)

V38

a new form of TIE Fighter, developed by Darth Vader during the later years of the Galactic Civil War, which had a central sphere surrounded by three triangular wings. It had incredible stealth power, evading nearly every known form of sensor. It was classified by Alliance military leaders as an assault fighter. (RA2)

V492771R225Y

a report written by Mordaph Clafdatha and Jord Krass, detailing the Alliance's starfighters to Darth Vader. (XW)

V492771S18DQ

a report written by the Empire that detailed all the current Imperial and Alliance starships. It expanded the Clafdatha/Krass report by including the Imperial ships. (TIE)

V844a

this Alliance datafile contained a program which was used by its operatives to modify a starship’s transponder codes. (CFG)