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S-1 Viper Automadon
a typographic name given to the X-1 Viper Automadon (DE2)
S-EP1
this was Leia Organa-Solo's personal security droid. She nicknamed it Sleepy. (SOL)
S-foil
the wing assembly of an X-wing. The wings are connected diagonally, and when the S-foil is moved into attack position, the opposing wings spread apart. On an X-Wing, this results in the characteristic X-shaped wing pattern. On a B-Wing, it brings the wings upward to form the well-known cross-shape wing pattern. (SW, SWSB)
S-s3a
Seinar Fleet System's long range tachyon detection scanner. (SCRE)
S-thread
this HoloNet technology uses dedicated hyperspace pathways (known as simutunnels) to transmit information instantaneously to extremely remote locations. The galaxy is criss-crossed with a matrix of s-threads, allowing HoloNet terminals to link up and receive realtime updates. (ISB, CFG)
S'ae
this species of tree is native to the planet Gacerian. They can grow to incredible sizes, with twelve-meter diameters and up to 100 meters in height. Their root systems reach deep into the planet's crust, and allow the s'ae to respond to the planet's seismic activity. The s'ae trees can detect even slight geological shifts that are undetectable by many races. The s'ae trees have the unique ability to resonate to the pitch and vibration of the earth beneath them, and are known as singing trees by the Gacerites. (PG2)
S’krrr
(1) this is the third planet in the Ishanna System, and is a hot world blanketed by rainforests and jungles. It is the homeworld of the S’krrr race. The average day on S’krrr lasts 22 standard hours, and its year lasts 310 local days. (SWJ9)
(2) this alien race, native to a planet of the same name, has been a rival of their human neighbors from the planet Rabaan. For centuries, the two races settled their differences in one-on-one combat on the Combat Moon. The S’krrr are tall, mantis-like insectoids with sharp body segments and small wings on their backs. They use these wings to communicate in what is known as "wingsong." They have managed to remain technologically advanced for their remote location, but never developed space travel. (SWJ9)
S’lixike
this New Republic Naval officer was the Commander of the 32nd Cruiser Squadron. He scoffed at the Kalindean DeepSpace Fleet, despite the fact that they held their own against Imperial and Corporate Sector forces. (TSK)
S'man, H.
an Alliance Commander working on the Independence, he was almost seven feet tall and weighed almost 300 pounds. His size helped him gain a measure of control over the young starfighter pilot recruits that made their way to the Independence, such as Keyan Farlander. (XW)
S'ybll
a shape-shifting mind-witch encountered by Luke Skywalker and Han Solo just after the Battle of Yavin. She attached herself to Luke, claiming to want his protection from Imperial forces. In an effort to win Luke's confidence, she made herself resemble Tanith Shire, who was still in Luke's thoughts. When she was finally able to draw Luke into her lair and control him, she reverted back to her true form: an ugly old hag. Luke was able to fight through her spell, and tried to escape. S'ybll then projected an image of Darth Vader to battle Luke, but he saw through the illusion and broke her spell. She then tried to use telekinetic powers to physically destroy Luke, but expended all her energies and died before she could rejuvenate herself. (CSW)
Sa-di
one of the Emperor Palpatine's closest friends, and a member of the reborn Emperor's Dark Side Adepts. He soon realized that the Emperor's continual rebirth through the use of clones was not what it seemed to be. Along with Nefta, Sa-Di formulated a plan to destroy all of the Emperor's clones and trap his Dark Side energies in the netherworld forever. Following the reborn Emperor's death on Byss, both Sa-Di and Nefta began destroying the clone vats. Before they could finish the job, however, they were both killed by Sedriss. Unknown to both of them at the time, Palpatine had already entered a new clone body. (DE2)
Saadoon-Kauldi
a crimelord active during the Galactic Civil War. (SWAJ)
Saago
this species of grass is found on near the deserts and beaches of the planet Naboo. Its blades are tall and brittle, and have a greenish-gray color. The Gungans harvest large amounts of saago grass and boil it in the sap of the rutiger tree, during which the saago grass is softened and strengthened. The pliable blades are then woven into a heavy cloth that is used by soldiers as a natural armor covering. (GF)
Saar, Anton
the author of Of Droids and Men. (RASB)
Saarai-kaar
this was the highest rank any of the Jensaarai Force users could achieve. At any point in time, there could only be one Saarai-kaar among the Jensarai, much the same as there was only one Dark Lord of the Sith. Like the other Jensaarai, the Saarai-kaar wore cortosis-covered armor. Nikkos Tyris was one of the most powerful of the Saarai-kaar, until he was defeated by Nejaa Halcyon. When Leonia Tavira twisted the Jensaarai to her uses, she made them believe that a Halcyon would be their undoing unless they served her. How she discovered Corran Horn's true identity is a mystery, but she kidnapped Mirax Terrik and made the Jensaarai hold her on Suarbi 7/5 in order to draw Corran into her trap. The Saarai-kaar believed the charade whole-hearted, especially after Tavira shot the former Imperial governor and claimed to be liberating the natives of Suarbi 7/5 from Imperial control. When Corran and Luke Skywalker assaulted suarbi 7/5 in an effort to free Mirax, they came up against Tavira, the Saarai-karr and the combined might of the Jensaarai. Luke took care of the warriors while Corran battle their female leader. She nearly had him, until he recognized the fighting style she used from his vision of Halcyon's death, and implanted an image of Tyris in her mind. Her momentary lapse in concentration dropped her defenses, and Mirax stunned her with several blasters from her own weapon. When she awoke later on, she accused Luke and Corran of prolonging her death, but Elegos A'kla used his memnii of her husband's and Nikkos Tyris' deaths to try and convince her of the truth in their words. She chose not to believe, revealing that the Jensaarai were descended from Force users who had learned of Sith magics, but their number died with Tyris. The new Saarai-kaar continued to believe the Jedi were wrong, but actually trained her disciples with the light side of the Force. The word Saarai-kaar is a Sith term meaining "keeper of the truth." When Emperor Palpatine began his Jedi purge, his discovery of Force users on Suarbi 7/5 led him to send Darth Vader there. Rather than accept the allegiance of the new Saarai-kaar's son, Vader killed him as a Jedi, since he lacked the Sith magic. (IJ)
Saarge
this crimelord ran a top-notch organization during the height of the New Order. His mercenaries and hired thugs were always well-armed, finely attired, and smugly confident in their abilities. (GMS)
Saarn
this backwater, Outer Rim world was once the site of a major Alliance base. This base served the sector as an intelligence and communications relay station. It was abandonded following the Battle of Endor, until the Star Destroyer Stormhawk entered the system and overran the base. The New Republic dispatched a team to reclaim the base. (SWAJ)
Sab Rufo Academy
an institute of higher learning, Sab Rufo Academy maintained an oceanographic institute on Trieron. (PG)
Sabacc
a card game played in most every casino, it involves a standard deck of four suits (sabres, coins, flasks, and staves), each having 11 regular cards (1-11) and four ranked cards (the Commander, The Mistress, the Master, and the Ace). The ranked cards are valued from 12-15. The standard deck also includes 2 sets of 8 face cards, known as The Idiot (0), the Queen of Air and Darkness (+/-2), Endurance (+/-8), Balance (+/-11), Demise (+/-13), Moderation (+/-13), the Evil One (+/-15), and the Star (+/-17). Non-standard sabacc decks have included such face cards as Chance, Hazard, the Satellite, The Wheel, and The Damaged Starship, among others. The object is to come as close to +/-23 as possible. A score of greater than 23, less than -23, or 0 is a "bomb-out." There are multiple rounds played, and wagering occurs in each round. Two pots may be won; one for each hand, and one for the entire match. There are 5 major forms. At one time, Lando Calrissian was able to tell fortunes with a deck of sabacc cards. He used the various cards much like tarot cards, and Lando considered the Commander of Staves to be a representation of himself. (ESB, LCM, HTTE, DA, HTSB)
Sabacc Solitaire
any of the one-player forms of sabacc. (TMEC)
Sabador
a Rakririan who owns a petshop on Etti IV. (HSE)
Sabador's
an exotic pet store on Etti IV, owned by the Rakririan Sabador. It specializes in unique, non-sentient species that make almost any level of pet, from the passive to the dangerous. Han Solo buys a dinko from Sabador, to give to Ploovo 2-for-1 as a "gift." (HSE)
Sabe’
this young Naboo woman was very similar in appearance to her Queen, Amidala. Sabe served as one of Amidala’s handmaidens, but also played a more important role. Like the other handmaidens, Sache was chosen by Captain Panak for her strength, loyalty, and resemblance to Amidala. As part of carefully maintained ruse, Amidala often wore elaborate clothing and make-up in public. This tended to mask her actual appearance somewhat. In times where the Queen’s safety was at risk, Sabe would take the Queen’s place, dressing up in the clothing and make-up and acting as the Queen herself. Amidala, meanwhile, would assume the role of Padme Naberrie, another handmaiden. The pair had also worked a method of covert communication that they could use whenever Sabe acted as Queen and had to answer important questions. Thus, the deception was nearly flawless to anyone not familiar with Naboo. Sabe as portrayed by Kiera Knightley in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1, TPM, JQA)
Saber Enterprises
a dummy corporation set up by the Empire as a front for its secret anti-espionage operations. (SE)
Sabercat
a vicious predator with arm-long fangs. (SE)
Sabiador Slavers
one of the larger slaving operations allowed to continue during the Galactic Civil War. (KO)
Sabre
a Ripoblus assault transport operative during the Sepan Civil War. (TIE)
Sache’
this young Naboo girl served as one of Queen Amidala’s handmaidens. Like the other handmaidens, Sache was chosen by Captain Panak for her strength, loyalty, and resemblance to Amidala. Of all Amidala’s handmaidens, Sache and Yane were the youngest, and were left behind when the Queen traveled to Coruscant to petition the blockade of Naboo by the Trade Federation. Sache as portrayed by Sofia Coppola in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1, JQA)
Saccoria
a planet located in the Outlier Systems in the Corellian Sector. Among its many traditions is the requirement that all women have their father's permission to marry. When the racial separation began in the Corellian Sector, just prior to Thrackan Sal-Solo's rise to power, the Saccorian Triad also rules that marriages to off-worlders would be outlawed. This put a kink in Lando Calrissian's plans to marry Tendra Risant. (AC)
Sacheen
-class Escort Shipthis starship was the first of the new class of ships designed for use by the New Republic. It measured 375 meters in length, and served as the blueprint for the Hajen-class fleet tender. (SOL)
Sacredot
this was the title used by the Underpriests who served Teroenza on Ylesia. (TPS)
Sadie
the Abyssin bartender of the Jungle Lust, when Han Solo visited Bran Kemple there. (COJ)
Saduu Nagag
this Aplocaph was constantly cleaning his skin, keeping it gleaming in case he makes "that one, crucial meeting." Saduu was on board the Kuari Princess when it was attacked by the Riders of the Maelstrom. (RM)
Saelt-Marae
this male Yarkora posed as an alien artifacts trader at Jabba the Hutt’s palace, although no one really knew what his intentions were. He often associated with the B’omarr Monks. (CCG7)
Saen
a Coway swear word known to Halla, it has something to do with a person's parentage. Halla tells Luke that it's a Coway word meaning "quit," used when two combatant are fighting to determine Canu's decision on a dispute. The battle is decided when one combatant dies or quits. She says this in hopes that Luke would use it if he was near to defeat, to momentarily disengage his assailant and gain the upper hand. (SME)
Saesee Tiin
this Jedi Master served on the jedi Council at the time when Qui-Gon Jinn petitioned to have Anakin Skywalker trained as a Jedi. Saesee Tiin was portrayed by Khan Bonfils in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1)
SafeScreen
this form of sensor alarm was available in several different models. Type I SafeScreens were basic devices used to protect homes. Type VII SafeScreens were used by royalty and corporations to guard their riches and research. (SWJ9)
Safety Cage
a large, round basket that can be lifted by a sling or moved in a tractor beam. It is used to quickly transport cargo or people from one starship to the next while docked at a spaceport or other location within a safe atmosphere. The cage is constructed so that its contents will not fall out. (HSR)
Safety Inspection Certification
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 SIC, this document provided information on the space-worthiness of the starship it was issued to. (SWJ9)
Saffa
an alien race. (TFE)
Saffa Painting
a pre-Empire art form (circa 2200-1550 PE) (HTTE)
Saffalore
this Corporate Sector world was the headquarters of Binring Biomedical Product. It remained neutral during the end of the Galactic Civil War, although Binring was staunchly loyal to the Empire. (WS)
Saffch, Kara
the owner and pilot of the freighter Night Havoc. At the age of 17, she ran away with her brother, Willi, to explore the galaxy.They worked on various starships until they could earn enough credits for a downpayment on a ship of their own. They finally were able to purchase the Night Havoc, but the two have been unable to completely make ends meet. They have incurred large debts, which they try to pay off as salvagers. Kara is an excellent salvager, and worked primarily near Korbin. She is upbeat, proud of her accomplishments, and full of enthusiasm. (PG2)
Saffch, Willi
Kara Saffch's kid brother, Willi was a technical genius, and served as the co-pilot of the Night Havoc. He was a tall youth, with a bald head adorned with a topknot of hair. (PG2)
Saffkin Room
a casino on the Coral Vanda. (DFR)
Sagbat
an Askajian dish, often served jelled. (TJP)
Saggery
this plant produces flowers which have gracefully-curving petals. (SOP)
Saggery-blossom Maneuver
this naval attack pattern involved sending a group of starfighters at a specific target in parade flight formation. This formation allowed the fighters to overlap their shields for added protection. Shortly after the fighters are launched, a series of proton torpedoes is launched along their attack vector. Shortly before impacting the target, the starfighters break their parade formation and spread out like the petals of a saggery flower, curving away from the target as the proton torpedoes slam into it. The split-second timing requires the starfighters to attack in parade formation, allowing them to conserve shield energy until they break off. The additional power can then be used to prevent any collateral damage from the proton torpedo strikes. (SOP)
Sagma
this planet was the site of a great battle during the Galactic Civil War. Ganig and Stecker were participants in the battle, and their heroics were the fodder of Imperial propaganda for a short time, until they were suspected of sympathizing with the Alliance. (ISB)
Sague
an Alliance shuttle group destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
SAGEducation
this branch of COMPNOR brought education to the billions of forgotten youths of the Old Republic. Through SAGEducation, COMPNOR gained a great deal of public support. (ISB)
Sagresh
one of the two moos orbitting the planet Ergeshui. (PG2)
SAGroup
see Sub-Adult Group (ISB)
SAGRecreation
this branch of COMPNOR was created to provide wholesome activities for all SAGroup members. Wegsphere was created as part of SAGRecreation, while other parts of SAGRec are specially designed to harden youths to harsh conditions for future assignments in the Imperial armed forces. (ISB)
Sah'Ot
a lake found on Chandrila, Mon Mothma kept a dacha there. She retreated there as often as her duties would permit. (DESB)
Saheelindeel
a planet in the Tion Hegemony which, like many others in the Hegemony, was a backward world trying to play catch-up with the technological growth of the rest of the galaxy. (HSL)
Saheelindeeli
the ape-like aliens native to the planet Saheelindeel, they are green-furred humanoids. They have a limited technology, and are just starting to move ahead toward automation. They have a matriarchal society. (HSL)
Sahreel
this Imperial Admiral served under Moff Nile Owen, and commanded the Star Destroyer Impending Doom. (TA)
Sahsahlah
an Old Corellian term meaning "the promised land" or "the place of wise fools." (SWAJ)
Sai'da
this B'omarr monk befriended Han Solo while the smuggler was held in Jabba the Hutt's palace, shortly after being released from his carbonite block by Princess Leia. Sai'da considered himself a historian, and longed for information about the outside world, especially the Galactic Civil War. (JHS)
Sai'Torr Kal Fas
this female Saurin was the bodyguard of her cousin, the Saurin droid trader Hrchek Kal Fas. She is an accomplished warrior, and has been willing to teach battle skills to those who prove themselves worthy. (CCG)
Sail Barge
a huge, repulsorlift pleasurecraft used over water, sand, or any relatively flat surface. Their repulsorlifts can move them along at speeds of 100 kilometers an hour, with a maxmimum celing of 10 meters. One of the most popular sail barges is produced by Ubrikkian Industries, which made the sail barge used by Jabba the Hutt. Their barge requires a crew of 26 to fly, and can handle up to 500 passengers and 2,000 metric tons of cargo. It comes armes with a single heavy blast cannon. The sail barge is the preferred mode of transportation used by the Hutts, since it allows them to transport their huge bulk in comfort, while they are surrounded by their retinues. Jabba had a huge sail barge, but it was destroyed when Luke and Han escaped from the Sarlacc pit. Bogga the Hutt had a spaceworthy sail barge that he used to travel through the Stenness system. (ROTJ, TOJ, SWSB)
Sajsh
this lizardine creature maintained a curio shop on Treasure Ship Row, and was supposedly the contact Grand Admiral Thrawn had for getting into Black Sun. He used Haber Trell to contact Sajsh, who was supposed to handle a "cargo" for Borbor Crisk. Sajsh was from an unknown species, and had a three-forked tongue. He referred to his right hand as his "killhand." (TFE)
Sakai
this Imperial Moff was in control of Thuris Sector during the Galactic Civil War. (GG9)
Sakhisakh
this Noghri,
a member of the Tlakh'sar clan, served as one of Leia Organa-Solo’s bodyguards on her trip to the Bothan homeworld of Bothawui, during her investigation of the Bothan financial situation during the Caamas Incident. He also traveled with the Solos to Pakrik Major and Minor, during their attempted vacation at the height of the build-up of ships near Bothawui. (SOP, VOF)Saki (sp?)
an alias used by Ponda Baba. (SWR)
Sakirab
this was the code phrase used to recall TIE Fighters to their base in Revos, on Storinal. It was the name of the bunker controller's daughter. (WS)
Sakiyan
a race of humanoids characterized by their deep, black skin color and their huge crania. They also have pointed ears, giving them an almost devil-like appearance. Most Sakiyans have the ability to see into the
infrared spectrum, and have keen senses. They are known for their skills as hunters, and have been sought out for employment as trackers and assassins. (CCG, CCG9)Sal, Randil
a native of Corellia, Randil married into the Solo family when he wed Tiion Solo. The union resulted in the birth of a son, Thrackan, but Randil died about a year after his birth. (TPS)
Sal-Solo, Thrackan
Han Solo's first cousin, being the son of Han's father's sister, Thrackan looked and sounded very much like Han himself. Thrackan was a little heavier-set, with a little more gray in his hair, and a beard. Thrackan was a highly-ranked Imperial officer in the Corellian Sector during the time of the Empire, and was the heir-apparent for the position of Diktat when he supposedly died. This was about the time Han left the Corellian Navy to become a smuggler. Thrackan actually went underground, and began plotting the secession of the Corellian Sector from the enforced interspecies relations the Empire demanded. When the New Republic emerged, Thrackan continued to remain hidden, and built the Human League as the beginnings of his pro-human plans. He became the League's Hidden Leader, and he emerged from his hiding just after he initiated the intra-species wars in the Corellian Sector, just prior to the Corellian Trade Summit. With Chief of State Leia Organa-Solo confined to the Sector, Trackan announced the secession of the Sector from the New Republic, and declared himself Diktat. Using technology he didn’t understand, Thrackan erected a huge interdiction field around the Corellian System, centered at Centerpoint Station. In the confusion which surrounded the inter-species fighting and the isolation from the Republic, Thrackan captured Han and held him prisoner, hoping to use him to maintain control of Leia. Thrackan continually harangued his cousin, lashing out in drunken fits of rage. He even pitted Han against Selonians in forced battle, just for pleasure. This worked against him, for Han and the Selonian - Dracmus - eventually escaped by working together. Their escape was soon followed by an assault from the New Republic, which was bolstered by Bakuran forces, that managed to penetrate the interdiction field erected in the sector. Feeling his fragile plans collapsing, Thrackan ordered the kidnapping of Jaina, Jacen, and Anakin Solo. This action also backfired, as it was the children, with the help of Chewbacca, Ebrihim, and the Drallian Duchess Marcha, who discovered the key to the planetary repulsors hidden within the planets of the Corellian System.They also slipped through his grasp, during the battle between the Sacorrian Triad and the New Republic. Thrackan gave chase, but the children managed to damage his ship enough to allow it to be captured by the Intruder’s tractor beam. Thrackan was placed in jail and eventually convicted of a multitude of crimes. (AC, AS, SC)
Sal-Solo, Tiion
Thrackan Sal-Solo’s mother, Tiion was a reclusive widow who doted on her son. She and Trhackan lived in a veritable fortress, with rigid security measures. The Sal-Solo’s were never social, and did their best to keep people out. Tiion was a member of the Solo family, and married Randil Sal about three years before Thrackan was born. She was far from attractive, especially in her old age. (TPS)
Sal Olbeg
this Kathol Republic senator from Pitann was a political rival of Sho’ban Do. He was outspokenly against the use of gladiator droids for entertainment. Olbeg, like Do, was a near-human, but was genetically engineered for life on Dayark. His nostrils were capable of closing at will, his feet were extremely wide, and his fingered had webbing between them. Olbeg was particularly helpful to the crew of the FarStar, who were stranded on Dayark after being mistaken for the Lance of Endor. He helped them expose Do’s plans to build an army of gladiator droids for use against his political rivals. (KO)
Sala Natu
one of the survivors of the Battle of Hoth, Sala Natu was evacuated on the Bright Hope. Natu was a cold-weather survival specialist, and was chosen to be one of the leaders of the group which jettisoned from the transport in one of the remaining escape pods. (TBH)
Salacious Crumb
Jabba's ratlike retainer, he is a Kowakian monkey-lizard. Salacious has an obnoxious laugh, and has the annoying habit of mimicking what is said around him. Crumb was a resident of the space station Kwenn when Jabba the Hutt visited there. Crumb escaped a group of Mantilorrian rat catchers by stowing away on Jabba's starship. He sustained himself by eating Jabba's leftovers, until Jabba discovered the lizard-monkey and tried to eat him. Bidlo Kwerve and Bib Fortuna both tried to capture Salacious Crumb, but Crumb dumped Jabba's food on Kwerve and fled to the rafters. Kwerve tried to shoot Crumb, but only food squirted out of the gun, landing on Fortuna. Jabba's laughter resounded throughout the ship, and from that point on the Hutt kept Crumb around for a daily dose of laughter. Salacious Crumb knew that the day he couldn't make Jabba laugh was the day he died. He searched Jabba's palaces and townhomes for new jokes. He even waylayed strangers and tried to set them up for a meeting with Jabba, just to give the crimelord a laugh. It is believed that Salacious Crumb died when Jabba's sail barge exploded at the Pit of Carkoon. (ROTJ, MTS, TJP)
Salamander
this New Republic Nebulon-B frigate was dispatched to Krann to recover Vanel and her Imperial undercover agents. It was rumored that the Republic responded to a tip from the House of Tagge, which was working to gain a footholdin the nova crystal mining on the planet. (TSK)
Salc River
this river flows by the city Garan on Garos IV. (SWAJ)
Salculd
the sterile female Selonian starship captain who meets Han Solo and Dracmus when the escape from the Human League on Corellia. She pilots the coneship that they use to escape to Selonia and meet with the Hunchuzuc leaders. (AS, SC)
Salek
Salek was Noa's partner when the two of them set off to see the universe. Their maiden voyage, however, was cut short when their crystal oscillator shorted out, cutting off power to their starship and causing them to make an emergency landing on the moon Endor. When Salek determined the cause of their forced landing, he set out to find another oscillator. However, he was captured by Terak and tortured, for Terak believed that Salek might know the source of "The Power." Salek died in Terak's dungeon. (BFE)
Salforo
this plant, native to the planet Kirdo, is a thick-bodied plant which is eaten by the chooba. (WEG)
Salfur
a New Republic entrepreneur, he maintains Salfur's Trading Post on the forest moon of Endor. (DFRSB)
Salfur's Trading Post
a large landing area and trading post set up by the New Republic near Bright Tree Village on Endor's forest moon. It is set above the forest floor about ten meters on huge columns, and is surrounded by a force field that keeps the moon's indigenous lifeforms out at night. The post is manned on an as-needed basis, and staffing levels correspond to the New Republic's visits to the moon. (DFRSB)
Salin Glek
this Quarren was a lieutenant with the Alliance, and was part of the team supporting Admiral Ackbar during Project Shantipole. Glek was also a traitor, inserted into the Alliance by Bane Nothos so that he could leak information on the progress of Shantipole to Nothos. Glek grew up in the bowels of a a Calamarian floating city, and thoroughly despises the Mon Calamari. He joined the Alliance and quickly rose through the ranks, all the while planning to make the Mon Calamari pay for his suffering. He was approached by Nothos and accepted the Imperial's offer of work. When Glek realized that Ackbar was about to send off the B-Wing prototypes fro manufacture, Glek notified Nothos to begin his attack. Glek fled Shantipole by stealing the Out Runner, and was not heard from after the defeat of Nothos. (SFS, EGC)
Salis D'aar
Bakura's capital city and the Imperial seat, designed to imitate the vista of stars and planets in the system. (TB)
Salisbury
this is a major city-state found on the planet Ralltiir. (SWJ9)
Salliche
this planet is located in the Core. An agrarian world, it houses the headquarters of the Salliche Ag Corporation. The planet is also the site of the Vaults of Narner. (CRO, SWAJ)
Salliche Ag Corporation
an Imperial agricultural conglomerate that owned planets in the Yulant, Ruan, and Broest Systems. After the Battle of Endor, the workers on many Salliche Ag planets rebelled against the company by burning fields and destroying hydroponics facilities. (SWAJ)
Salm, Horton
a native of Norvall II, Salm was a General in the New Republic's Navy. He was a small-statured man who had worked his way up the ranks from a Y-Wing bomber pilot. He disdained the exposure and fame given to Rogue Squadron, feeling that the hot-shot X-Wing pilots believed they were superior to Y-Wing pilots. (XWN)
Saloch
this is the fifth planet in the Jiroch System, and was one member of the Triumverate, along with Jiroch-Reslia and Kalok. It was colonized by the Tunroth. (GG12)
SalPivo, Tuga
this Corellian was a jack of all trades who could never keep a steady job. He was living on Poytta shortly before the Battle of Yavin. He was known to Jabba the Hutt for his expertise with explosives, and was hired to take out the t'landa Til leading Colony Eight, just before the Battle of Ylesia. (RD)
Salporin
childhood Wookiee friend of Chewbacca's who was killed when the Imperials found Leia hiding on Kashyyyk. He was killed in Leia's defense. (HTTE)
Salteract
this planet is located in Rayter Sector. (TA)
Salthia
this planet produces a tasty bean which is often served with curdled milk. (TNR)
Salus Corporation
this Rodia-based manufacturer created Stalker battle armor for Rodian bounty hunters. (SWAJ)
Salvager Three
the cargo ship Shug Ninx uses to make the Byss Run. He and Salla Zend used it to penetrate Byss's Imperial blockade and recover the Starlight Intruder (DE2)
Salvation
this Alliance medical frigate was operative during the years prior to the Battle of Yavin. (XW)
Salyer
a composer who attended Alderaan University centuries before Thelaa began plagiarizing his works. (ISU)
Sam
this small-time criminal worked with the thief Lauren, and managed to steal what appeared to be the Kubaz insect from Rock'co. They were forced to separate after the heist, and Sam made off with the statue. When Rock'co and Jorkatt the Render caught up with him, Sam had already shipped the Insect back to Lauren. Sam died during his interrogation. (GMS)
Samarine Province
this planet was located seven kiloparsecs from Damualer Triac. (GG9)
Samol
this Alliance transport group was present when the Alliance attacked the SpecWar manufacturing facility during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
San-kur-lor
this Tiss'shar businessbeing was a constituent of the Tiss'sharl League. (GG12)
Sanbra
this planet it the capital of Sanbra Sector, and is located in the De'elta System. (GG12)
Sanctuary
codename of one of the Alliance's oldest safe world colonies, the name was used even before the official declaration of rebellion. The planet was then a refuge for persecuted religious pacifists; they agreed to join the Alliance so lang as they did not have to take up arms. The planet is home to a huge variety of fish and seaweed. (RASB)
Sanctuary Moon
another name for the forest moon of Endor. (ROTJ)
Sand Bunny
a small mammal native to the planet Nam Chorios. (POT)
Sand Crab Nebula
a galactic nebula that resembles a sand crab. (AS)
Sand Drill
a tool used to dig holes in the sands Of Tatooine, it employs a forceful vacuum to blow out extracted sand. (COJ)
Sand Flea
a small pet found in the deserts of Nam Chorios. (POT)
Sand Louse
a small, parasite native to Tatooine. (JTH)
Sand Panther
a large, predatory feline native to Corellia, the claws of a sand panther exude a poison when they cut into flesh. (TJP)
Sand Skimmer
a one-person repulsorlift disk, the sand skimmer also has a rear-mounted sail to catch the wind. (DCAR)
Sand Sloth
a huge, fur-covered beast of burden native to the planet Annoo. (DCAR)
Sand-casting
a unique form of artwork found on Tatooine. (ISB)
Sand-grass
a wild, thorny grass native to the planet Ylesia. It grows along the coastline, and helps keep the dunes intact. (RD)
Sand-grub
a small desert creature raised by the Tusken Raiders on Tatooine, teh sand-grub will gnaw through anything, including flesh. (TJP)
Sand-wave
a ballet which Yarna d'al' Gargan used to perform for Jabba the Hutt, when the crimelord couldn't sleep. (TJP)
Sandcrawler
a huge, lumbering contraption that moves on four tracks, used as transport and a warehouse for the Jawas. They were originally Corellian ore haulers brought to Tatooine by the first settlers of the planet. They were seeking ores for manufacturing as well as a fortune in minerals under the desert sands. Tatooine, however, had limited natural ores which have strange, magnetic characteristics, and so the haulers were abandoned after the destruction of the space station Tatoo III. The various Jawa clans assumed ownership and used them to traverse the deserts. (SW, TME, GG7, EGV)
Sander
this Imperial Moff was one of the eight which survived to meet with Grand Admiral Pellaeon on Bastion, some ten years after the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn. When Pellaeon tried to propose a negotiated peace treaty with the New Republic, Sander felt that he might retain control of his own sectors, but would lose some planets to the Republic. (SOP)
Sandfish
a creature that "swims" in sand. (CS)
Sandfly
a small, annoying insect found out various dry worlds, like Tatooine or Socorro. (SWN, SWAJ)
Sandhawk
this Tatooinian bird is hunted for its tasty flesh. (GG7)
Sandi
this young girl was all of fifteen when she went to work for Orman on Lianna. She had grown up in the streets, and believed that working for Orman would help her make a name for herself. (ML)
Sandjigger
a small arthropod native to the planet Tatooine, the sandjigger survives by eating the native razor moss. (ISU)
Sand Leech
a small, blood-sucking creature found on some desert worlds. (RA2)
Sandmaggot
a small creature found on Tatooine. Jabba used them as food, favoring their kidneys. (TME, TJP)
Sandmask
the proctective facial shield worn by the Jawas. It helps them avoid the harsh Tatooine environment, and also keeps their facial identity a secret. (HSE)
Sandmouse
this small animal was kept as a pet on the planet Lianna. (ML)
Sando Aqua Monster
this huge creature is native to the deep oceans of the planet Naboo. It is essentially a fish, although it is feline in stature and moves on its hind legs. It has a long tail, and its blocky head is dominated by a wide maw filled with serrated teeth. They are indiscriminant feeders, and have no natural enemies in the seas of Naboo. (SW1)
Sandpeople
nomadic desert mutants on Tatooine who roam the Jundland Wastes, they are often called Tusken Raiders because their first attack on a human settlement occured at Tusken. The Sand People have had a deep hatred for humanity ever sinc the desert bandit Alkhara slaughtered a group of Sand People who had befriended him. They dress in heavy cloth robes, and have covered their heads with strips of cloth to hold a breath mask and eye protection on. They have learned how to train the banthas native to Tatooine as mounts, and a marauding group of Tuskens will ride them single file, to hide their numbers. Each raider works with the same bantha for life. When a raider's mount is killed or dies, the raider is left to wander the desert alone. If the bantha's spirit deems it so, the raider will be befriended by another bantha. Otherwise, the raider will die in the sands. On the other hand, if a Tusken is killed or dies, its bantha is turned out into the desert. Although the Sand People are aggressive and violent by nature, they have deep-seated traditions that they cling to tightly. Young raiders are required to prove their adulthood in various physical activities, the hardest of which is the manhood ritual of hunting down a krayt dragon. While the Sand People have no written language, the most revered member of a Tusken clan is the storyteller. He knows the life-story of every member of his clan, and also knows of the clan's history. The storyteller is required to memorize the histories word-for-word, eliminating any chance for misinterpretation or distortion. Apprentice storytellers often are more hard-pressed to prove themselves than warriors, for a single mistake in reciting the histories means instant death. As violent as their nature is, Sand People stay as far from the moisture farmers as the farmers do them. There are occasional attacks on the more outlying settlements. A few scientists have claimed the Tuskens have human origins, but the autopsies done on what little dead they leave behind has revealed cyborg eyes and other non-human characteristics. (SWN, SWSB, TME, ISU)
Sandpearl
an opaline stone found in the last chamber of a krayt dragon's gizzard, these stones are also called dragon pearls. The krayt dragon ingests stones of various sizes and materials for use in its gizzard to crush food for easy digestion. When the stones get too small, they are expelled. The resulting pearls have been smoothed and polished to a brilliant finish, and have various values depending on their color and size. (TME, TJP)
Sandrat
a small rodent-like scavenger found on Adony Station. (CSWDW)
Sandro the Hook
this acquaintance of Captain Bortrek worked from a base in Celanon City. Bortrek hoped to sell his load of precious cargo, along with the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, to Sandro. (POT)
Sandrock
a hard stone created over the eons by densely-packed desert sand. Jabba the Hutt's palace was built from sandrock, which was covered with ditanium shielding. (MTS)
Sandskimmer
a small repulsorlift vehicle which could transport a single person and minimal cargo. (TJP)
Sandskimmer, Falynn
this woman, a native of Tatooine, was one of the first members of Wraith Squadron. As a pilot from Tatooine, she was continually being compared to Luke Skywalker, a comparison she chafed at badly. She joined the Alliance in order to prove herself, but remained behind Luke's shadow. This led to what her commanding officers described as a "chronic insolence" and an inability to keep her mouth shut. Despite already being an ace pilot, she was constantly passed over for promotion and demoted after her outbursts, and came under the notice Wedge Antilles during the formation of the Wraiths. She made the cut, partly because of her ability to fly Y-Wings as well as X-Wings, but mostly because of her piloting skills. She was also the squadron's acquisitions agent. Falynn was killed in the battle that destroyed the Implacable over Ession. (WS)
Sandsnake
a reptile native to the deserts of Tatooine. (ISU)
Sandsurfing
a sport originated on Tatooine in which the participant rides behind a sandskimmer on a small repuslordisk. The disk is attached to their feet, and they surf over the dunes. The origin of the sport is traced back to the Fixer, who taught it to Luke Skywalker. Fixer was nearly consumed by the Sarlacc in a sandsurfing accident. (MTS, EGC)
Sandwhirl
a desert storm on Tatooine. (SW)
Sandworm
a burrowing, desert creature. (TME)
Sanglui
this near-human simian was one of the leaders of the Alliance cell on Vorzyd 5. He had a walrus-like face and a squat body. He gave Luke Skywalker the instructions for meeting an Alliance contact on the planet. (CSWEA)
Sangtwo, Biull
this burly human being poses as a farmer and roamed the streets of Narg Starport, trying to swindle credits from unsuspecting vistors. Sangtwo came into the possession of the silver protocol droid RT-56/X, which he discovered had a SureDeal-R bargaining and negotiating module in its brain. Together, they roamed the streets of Narg Starport, looking for unsuspecting off-worlders. When a suitable "victim" was found, RT-56/X would plead with them to remove it from its "cruel master’s service" as a farm drudge. If the off-worlders were sympathetic, Sangtwo would bargain with them to sell the droid. Once the purchase was made, RT-56/X would wait until its new master entered a dense-populated area of the city, where it would disappear and return to Sangtwo’s farm. (TA)
Sanhedrim
this was a warrior class of the Aing-Tii monks. They believed that the Kathol Rift was a holy site, and forbade any ships to travel through it. (KO)
Sanhedrim Ship
this is the typical Aing-Tii starship design. Referred to sometimes as pilgrimage vessels, the Sanhedrim ships are huge, cylindrical craft which are very organic in design. Like the Mon Calamari star cruisers, no two Sanhedrim ships are exactly alike. They are unlike anything seen or produced by the rest of the galaxy, with engines, thrusters, and weapons sprouting at weird angles and placements. The hulls of Sanhedrim ships are covered with millions of glyphs and sigils that mirror those found on the bony plates of the Aing-Tii themselves. The ships average about 300 meters in length, and have a crew of 150 plus 66 gunners. Typical Sanhedrim ships are armed with the unusual Aing-Tii weaponry, often 30 energy web generators and 6 null-burst projectors. Sanhedrim ships are often well-shielded, and are hyperdrive-equipped. However, instead of a slip of pseudomotion before entering hyperspace, the Aing-Tii ships simply disappear. They reappear just as suddenly, as if they were created in their new location. Rather than direct fighting, the Aing-Tii often use these ships as battering rams, seriously disabling the slave ships they hunt. (KO, VOF)
Sanjin
a planet located in the Core. (SWAJ)
Sanna
this Alliance agent was part of the team which was sent to the Ishanna System to counteract the inevitable Imperial subjugation. She was a confidante of Leda Kyss, and accompanied Kyss to the Combat Moon. It was here that Andos Delvaren had led Imperial forces, in an attempt to escalate a dispute between the Rabaanite and S’krrr races. A short, sturdy woman with curly hair, Sanna was accompanied to the Combat Moon by an unknown Alliance pilot (who looks a lot like Wedge Antilles). (SWJ9)
Sannah
a Melodie child trained as a Jedi on Yavin 4. She was discovered by Anakin Solo and Tahiri when they accompanied Lyric to Yavin 8. They brought her back to the Junior Jedi Academy with them, and persuaded Luke Skywalker to let her stay. Luke recognized the need to train the Melodies to fight back against the hostile predators of Yavin 8, and let Sannah stay. Unlike Lyric, who was nearly twenty and near her changing when she attended the Academy, Sannah was about eleven when she first attended. (LW)
Sanriv
a Rodian gemstone. (EGV)
Sansil
a musical instrument created on the planet Adarlon. (GG6)
Sant
this is the name of a Weequay religion. (GG12)
Santarine
this planet is located in the Hook Nebula. (GG9)
Santhe
one of the ruling houses on Lianna, they controlled the various companies managed by Santhe/Seinar Technologies. The Lady Valles Santhe was a supporter of the Empire, for she felt that the Old Republic never gave her any favors or support. (DESB, ML)
Santhe, Kashan
this young man was Phillip Santhe's son. A quiet man, Kashan was also a close contact of Terri Karl and a dedicated supporter of the Alliance. He uses his relationship with the Lady Valles Santhe to obtain information vital to the Alliance, although Valles and Phillip are unaware of Kashan's activities. Much of his rebellious attitude came from the acquaintances he made while at school in the Core Worlds. (ML)
Santhe, Kerred
this founder of Santhe/Sienar Technologies, Kerred Santhe managed to purchase controlling interest in Sienar Technologies some 100 years before the Battle of Yavin. A native of the planet Lianna, he moved the corporation's headquarters to Lianna and renamed the company Santhe/Sienar Technologies. (ML)
Santhe, Miri
this young girl was Phillip Santhe's daugther, and Valles Santhe's granddaughter. (ML)
Santhe, Phillip
this short, corpulent man was Valles Santhe's only son. A talented engineer, Phillip had no aptitude for politics or diplomacy. A staunch supporter of the New Order, Phillip was the leader of the NOVA project. He couldn't wait for his mother to retire so he could take control of Santhe/Sienar Technologies, and didn't care if the corporation destroyed Lianna or her people. Phillip is the only surviving member of Valles Santhe's family; the other children were killed in anti-Imperial actions by the native Lianns. He was somewhat intimidated by the presence of Rodin Verpalion during the design and creation of the NOVA project. (ML)
Santhe, Valles
this regal woman was the granddaughter of Kerred Santhe, and controlled Santhe/Sienar Technologies during the New Order of Emperor Palpatine. She favored true independence for Lianna, but remained loyal to the Empire. She detested the presence of Rodin Verpalion, and was glad when the Imperial advisor decided not to live on Lianna. It was later discovered that she had knowingly sent out transport ships into pirate traps, allowing the pirates - who were actually Alliance starship crews - to obtain needed supplies. After the Emperor's death at Endor, she managed to gain a measure of that independence, but also claimed home rule for Lianna. (ML)
Santhe Blockade Runner
a patrol craft manufactured by Santhe/Sienar Technologies on Lianna. (ML)
Santhe Passenger and Freight
one of the subsidiaries of Santhe/Sienar Technologies. (ML)
Santhe Security
one of the various subsidiaries of Santhe/Seinar Technologies, Santhe Security provided security forces for various Imperial outposts and space stations. (SWJ9)
Santhe/Sienar Technologies
this conglomerate was originally known as Sienar Technologies, until Kerred Santhe managed to purchase a majority control of Sienar. He forced the corporation to move its headquarters to Lianna, where it was responsible for the design of several civilian starship designs and components. It was also the parent company of Sienar Fleet Systems, Santhe Passenger and Freight, and Curich Engineering. Following the growth of the New Republic, Lady Valles Santhe decided that she would enter the military market, and began designing war machines under the monicker Sienar Army Systems. Their first designs were provided to the forces supporting the reborn Emperor Palpatine in the battle for Coruscant. Note that the Dark Empire Sourcebook says that Lady Santhe wanted to take control of the floundering Seinar Fleet Systems and remake it in her own image. The result was Santhe/Seinar Technologies, a company independent of Imperial control but willing, nonetheless, to deal almost exclusively with the Empire. Santhe/Sienar was one of the original voting sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority. (DESB, EGV, CSA, ML)
Santherian Tenho-root
this plant’s extract is often used by drug addicts who wish to escape the harsh realities of life and experience everything as a gentle sunset. (POT)
Santheship
this is one of several small, industrial towns strewn across the northern coast of Anai, on the planet Lianna. (ML)
Sapella
this planet, located in the Kathol Outback, is one of the most isolated worlds of Kathol Sector. It was located between Timbra Ott and Binaros, but was not as profitable a run as going to Jangelle and the Kathol Republic. The planet had entered an ice age during the last millennium of the Old Republic, and much of the planet was covered by the advancing polar ices caps. A band of temperate lowlands straddled the equator, and this fertile land was settled by a group of colonists. The colonists there grew fruits and grains for trade with Timbra Ott, and created a tasty wine from their grapes. This trade allowed the colonists to maintain a mutual defense pact with Timbra Ott, although the Sapellan navy was quite small and outdated. (KO)
Sappire
located near Dentaal, Sappire was a strong supporter of the Alliance. (SWAJ)
Sar X
the Sullustan Lambda-class shuttle dispatched from the Cosuf transports, it carried the Sullustan diplomats to their rendezvous with Alliance personnel, just prior to the Battle of Yavin. (XW)
Sarahwiee
this Mid RIm world is located in the Bseto System, but was unknown to the Old Republic. It was discovered shortly after the birth of the Empire, and Palpatine kept its location a secret in order to create a research base there. Following the Battle of Endor, some of the remaining fleet captains continued to make stops there, and the facility continued to run. However, after the Battle of Bilbringi, the supply runs were contracted out. On one of these runs, Luke Skywalker and a group of Alliance agents infiltrated the base and liberated some of the scientists. Sarahwiee is a frigid, rocky world which as a day of 28 standard hours and a year of 398 local days. (SWAJ)
Sarcophagus
Saccoria's moon, it was described as a large burial ground. (AC)
Sareet System
this planetary system is the home of the Sareeta race of humanoids. (SWJ8)
Sareeta
this race of humanoids is native to the Sareet System. They have mottled pink skin and large, lidless eyes. (SWJ8)
Sarell Harmion
one of the three Harmion brothers employed by Sarlim Gastess, Sarell was just as ruthless and cunning as his siblings. In the Gastess' Finance system, the Harmions were installed as upper-level managers in newly-acquired corporations, where they removed management and employees much like a surgery removing a growth. The Harmions seemed to relish their work, enjoying the destruction of corporations and the anguish caused to their employees. (GG9)
Saricia
this Devaronian was Lai Nootka's gunner. (TFE)
Sarin Sector
this area of the galaxy is located in the Outer Rim Territories. (GG9)
Sariss
one of the Dark Jedi working with Jerec, Sariss was physically and mentally stronger than her companions. She was of near-human stock, and was known to be quiet and reserved. She was also, however, a perfectionist, and was a master swordsman with the lightsaber. She was defeated by Kyle Katarn while protecting Jerec at the Valley of the Jedi. (DF2)
Sark-I
an Imperial shuttle which was commandeered by an assassin droid and purposely crashed into the Imperiak palace on Weerden. The droid performed this action in order to kill the Grand Inquisitor, Lord Torbin. (SWSB)
Sarka
this planet was a New Republic supply center attacked by Thrawn. It is the homeworld of the Sarkan race. (DFR, CCG9)
Sarkan
this is a race of humanoid lizards, native to the planet Sarka. They have short, pointed snouts and large eyes, and are often highly colored. (CCG9)
Sarkin, Tyria
this woman, a native of the planet Toprawa, was member of the Antarian Rangers and was one of the first pilots to serve in Wraith Squadron. All members of her family were killed when the Empire subjugated Toprawa, after it was discovered that the plans for the first Death Star were transmitted from there, and she survived using her ranger skills until the New Republic rescued here. She had a small sensitivity to the Force, although a short series of training sessions with Luke Skywalker led him to believe she didn't have the depth of ability to become a Jedi Knight. This shattered one of her dreams, because she longed to gain more strength with the Force. However, the New Republic wanted her to train as a pilot, hoping that her sensitivity to the Force would make her a better pilot. She was approached by her commanding officer, Colonel Repness, who threatened to blackmail her if she didn't assist him in stealing an X-Wing. She refused, and Repness had her thrown out of the training program, citing "gross insubordination." However, her scores were good enough to attract the attention of Wedge Antilles, and she became part of the Wraiths. Her training with the Antarian Rangers allowed her to become the squadron's scout. It was Tyria who came up with the name "Wraith Squadron." She soon fell in love with Kell Tainer. (WS)
Sarlacc
a great beast which buries itself in the ground and waits for food to wander nearby. Only the Sarlacc's mouth remains visible, with inward-curving teeth covering its entire surface. A number of long, prehensile tongue-tentacles are connected to the inner mouth, and are used to grab its food and pull it into the lower sections of its body. The Sarlacc's body is apparently divided into two sections. The first is a large chamber where the prey is initially deposited. Branching off from this chamber are many smaller digestive chambers. Once prey has been dragged into the main chamber, the Sarlacc's internal musculature - which is connected to thousands of whip-like tentacles - moves it along the sticky inner walls to a holding place. There, its prey is stuck to the inner walls with various tendrils while the Sarlacc's internal fluids begin to flow around the prey. The allows the Sarlacc, which has no natural digestive system, to physically assimilate its prey. The theory is that the Sarlacc latches onto its prey, pumping its own caustic blood into the prey's system. The blood breaks down the prey slowly, picking up nutrients before passing back into the Sarlacc. The Sarlacc's blood also provided a minimal sustenance for its prey, so they are kept alive inside the beast for a long time. The Sarlacc's prey eventually becomes part of a huge network of consciousnesses created from all of its victims. Thus, it is believed that many of the Sarlacc's victims go mad before they die. Many theories exist on the reproduction of the Sarlacci, but it is known that they Sarlacc can regenerate lost flesh, especially the long tongue-tentacles. One theory is that the full-grown Sarlacc can send out spores, when conditions are right, that are capable of surviving the hard vacuum of space. Those spores that survive long enough to reach solid ground then attempt to bury themselves. Most Sarlacc prefer dirt and damp earth; the female spore that landed on Tatooine is one of the few that managed to survive in the desert. Note that Wedge's Gamble indicated that Sarlaccs like the sand. The bounty hunter Dengar once told a drinking buddy that, after he pulled Boba Fett from the Sarlacc on Tatooine, he found that Fett's DNA had been mingled with that of a number of smugglers and lowlifes who had disappeared while in Jabba's service. It was surmised that they had been fed to the Sarlacc as punishment, and that through the pseudo-digestive process, the Sarlacc's blood had carried them into Fett's body. (ROTJ, DESB, MTS, TJP, WG)
Sarlain Star Press
an anti-Imperial publisher which released Heroes of the Republic. (GG9)
Sarlim Gastess
this "blind" Gotal is the founder and Chief Executive of Gastess' Finance. Sarlim is blind because he has no sensitivity to the Force, unlike most others of the Gotal species. This has not proven to be a disadvantage, however, for his is a ruthless and domineering businessperson. Among other Gotals, Gastess is considered a clinical psychopath, but he functions well with other species. In general Sarlim is ill-tempered, ill-mannered, brash, and manipulative. He runs Gastess' and the corporations it consumes with an iron fist, uncaring about the work he does as long as the profits are good. (GG9)
Sarn
this Imperial Admiral was in command of the Super-class Star Destroyer Terror, as part of Darth Vader's V38 development plan following the Battle of Yavin. Sarn spearheaded several weapons-research efforts, in hopes of winning the Emperor’s favor. When Sarn's crews failed to apprehend Rookie One and Ru Murleen, Vader used the Force to crush Sarn's windpipe before leaving the Terror. (RA2)
Sarne, Kentor
this Imperial Moff was in command of Kathol Sector during the height of Emperor Palpatine's New Order. After the Battle of Endor, Sarne was flushed from Kal'Shebbol by New Republic strike teams, and he fled the sector capital and hid in the Marcol Void. He took with him as much firepower as possible, including a sizable fleet, and hoped to refit the warships before the Republic could get much of a hold on the sector. He began negotiations with the Qektoth Confederation, trading several starships and their crews for certain biochemical weapons technology. (DARK)
Sarrah
this Togorian's mosgoth was attacked and injured by a liphon shortly before the Battle of Ylesia. Although considered short for a Togorian, he stood nearly two meters tall. His sleek, black fur barely concealed the taut muscles of his well-trained body. He joined the Togorian team which assisted the Alliance at the Battle of Ylesia. (RD)
Sarrahban System
a planetary system which remained neutral throughout the Galactic Civil War, although the Empire tried more than once to force the system to submit to the New Order. (RPG)
Sarranket
this planet is located in Rayter Sector. (TA)
Sartinaynian System
the probe droid dispatched from the Ubiqtorate station, carrying data of an unknown ship falsified by Han Solo and Carib Devist, launched itself in the direction of this system, on its way to Bastion. (VOF)
Sartorifex
Cybot Galactica robo-valet model common in the Corporate Sector. (CSA)
Sartoy
this planet was the site of an Alliance weapons plant during the Galactic Civil War. (RASB)
Sarylcorp
manufacturers of starship reactant agitator injectors. (SWSB, HTSB)
Sasalea
this flowering plant produces a brilliant white bloom from a bulb. (TT)
SaSassis Bar
located in the Verena starport on the planet Kirima, the SaSassis Bar was where Lazarus Armand made his connections during Project Second Chance. (TSK)
Sassan Sareeta
this Sareeta is one of the many mercenaries which were hired by Executive Results. Sassan is well-known for his escape from an Imperial blockade along the Harrin Trade Corridor. He was ambushed by a TIE Fighter picket line in the Lazerian System, and jury-rigged his ship’s shields to force all power to the forward shields. The ship, known as Moondrake, plowed into the picket line, punching through several TIE Fighters in order to flee the blockade. After being hired by Executive Results, Sassan became the coordinator of the transport of weapons from Syndicate One’s operations on Valgauth. He was also responsible for calculating hyperspace routes for its transport ships. (SWJ8)
Sassich
this Inspector with the Corellian Security Force was a contemporary of Iella Wessiri and Corran Horn, before they joined the New Republic. She was named as CorSec chief at the young age of forty, ditched her husband, and started taking personal training lessons from a pair of twin brothers who were half her age. (IJ)
Sasyru, Remart
a vain man who wore a goatee and long, flowing moustaches that flared out like wings from his face, Sasyru was one of the pilots in Bolt Squadron, serving under Jacob Nive for the Khuiumin Survivors. Sasyru was a bully and a coward, and beat Caet Shrovl when she rejected his false friendship. This got Sasyru kicked out of Rock Squadron and moved to Bolt Squadron. However, his looks attracted the whimsy of Leonia Tavira, and Corran Horn's flying ability did as well. Sasyru was demoted from Bolt Lead, but was considered Tavira's next plaything. He and Corran - under the alias of Jenos Idanian - were constantly at odds. Their rivalry came to blows on Kerilt, after Sasyru tried to have his was with a young Caamasi female. Corran, using a little of the Force to anticipate the larger man's attacks, managed to soundly defeat Sasyru. Corran stunned him for transport back to the Invidious, but Tavira had him executed for insubordination. (IJ)
Sat'Skar
this planet, the second in the Coyn System, is the sister-world to Coyn itself. Sat'Skar's atmosphere is very dense, and has set up a greenhouse effect across the face of the planet. Thus, the only life there is microbes and primitive bacteria. (PG)
Satchel Charge
this military term refers to any timed or remotely-operated explosive which can be used against a repulsortank. A shaped, detonite charge is attached to the detonation device, and then must be thrown into, or placed on, the hull of the tank. (SWJ9)
Sath
a creature known for its hit-and-run tactics when harassing much larger prey. (ISB)
Satikan
this large city, found on the Gree world of Asation, is home to a dozen Gree craft halls. These guilds are responsible for the creation of new Gree technologies. Satikan is also the location of the greatest concentration of sevarks in the Enclave, primarily because they gather to meet non-Gree visitors to the Enclave. (SWJ8)
Satina
this is a fine, silky fabric. (SWJ8)
Satna-chakka
the Myneyrsh bond of peace (TLC)
Sato, Del
this employee of the Core Courier Service served as Taryn Clancy's co-pilot aboard the Messenger. He had been a pilot with CCS for more than thirty years, and retired after they evaded capture by the Imperial cruiser Requital after escaping from Coruscant. (TFE)
Satomi
an Alliance YT-1300 operative during the Galactic CiviL War. (TIE)
Satyn
a stylish fabric used in men's clothing. (LCM)
Saujutta-Ok-Topii
this female Pan-preneur was Director of Marketing for Trigdale Metallurgy until the corporation downsized following the Battle of Endor. She had been one of the few aliens to have established business relationships with the Empire, and was allowed to mingle within Imperial society. However, this did not save the division from being cut off by Trigdale. She took control of the defunct division and used her own money to build it back up in her own image. Moving the division’s headquarters to Valgauth, she established Syndicate One as a weapons manufacturing facility. She used many of the business relationships she had developed over the years to gain suppliers and outlets, and formed Executive Results as a front for the weapons the Syndicate produced. (SWJ8)
Saurian
this beast, of which there are several species, is native to the planet Eiattu. Many species are hunted for sport, while others have been domesticated. (XWWP)
Saurian Hornet
an extremely quick-tempered insect. (SE)
Saurin
a race of reptilian humanoids from the planet Durkteel, characterized by their long, tooth-filled snouts and their large, sunken eyes. (CCG2)
Sauropteroid
see Swimming People of Dellalt. (HSL)
Saurton
an alien race native to the planet Essowyn. (PG)
SAV
the short name for a surface assault vehicle. Juggernauts, mobile command bases, and compact assault vehicles (CAVs) are all forms of SAVs. SAVs, in turn, are categorizes as ground assault vehicles (GAVs). (SWJ9)
Savan
this Falleen female was Xizor’s niece, who survived the devastation on her homeworld and rose to power shortly after Xizor’s death. She used prosthetics to outwit her foes, making herself into the antiques dealer Azool as well as one of the remaining vigos of Black Sun. She instigated a civil war among the rest of Xizor’s lieutenants shortly after his death, hoping to eliminate them without much effort. She used a meeting with Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa as bait, and staged an attack that she blamed on Vekker, Sprax, and Clezo. She tracked Guri to Hurd’s Moon, hoping to obtain the services of the human replica droid for herself. Once she amde contact with Guri, Savan used a hidden code phrase to activate specialized programming Xizor had installed in Guri’s brain. The droid, however, had been reprogrammed by Doctor Thrumble, and pretended to accede to Savan’s command. Instead, Guri whirled and kocked Savan unconscious with a single punch. Savan was imprisoned and eventually brought to trial. (SEE)
Savareen Brandy
this brandy is created with arcane procedures, and is well worth the time and expense. (GG9)
Savareen Dancer
this moderately-prices cruiser liner took passengers on a tour of the Outer Rim Territories. (GG9)
Savich, Moranda
this woman worked as a courier for Talon Karrde. Following the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn, she was protected on her runs by the Noghri Plakhmirakh. They met Luke Skywalker on Cejansij, when he helped break up an attack directed at them.
She later re-appeared on Bothawui, when Wedge Antilles and Corran Horn were trying to see if anyone was going to attack the Drev'starn shield generator. She managed to re-steal their wallets, after a pair of Bothans lifted them. They worked together to narrow down the list of possible suspects until Wedge and Corran were recalled to Rogue Squadron, to accompany Garm Bel Iblis on the raid on Yaga Minor. Working alone from that point, Moranda proved to be quite a thorn in the sides of Klif and Drend Navett, nearly stopping them from successfully taking out the generator with her subtle yet terrorist-like attacks. Once she finally discovered their identities, she broke into the Exoticalia Pet Emporium and ransacked the shop. Moranda then called the Bothan police force to investigate. She followed this up by starting a small fire in the shop, which essentially broke their cover. They were forced to kill the Bothans, but still managed to take out Drev'starn's shields. (SOP, VOF)Saving the Universe (again)
this song, written and played by the band Deeply Religious, first appeared on the compilation Deeply Religious. It was banned by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9)
Savorium
this herb was discovered by Klorr Vilia about ten years before the Battle of Yavin. Vilia was looking to create an herb that would appeal to a wide variety of species and pallettes. What he created was a large, tree-like plant with leaves which, when consumed, produce the illusion of rapture. Vilia became the first victim of the plant's effects when he used it to prove to Zorneth that he had created the wide-appeal herb he had set out to create. Vilia was suddenly locked in a blissful state, and Zorneth was struck with the realization that savorium, in the wrong hands, could be used as a devastating weapon. The users of the drug, known as Smilers, are locked in a perpetual state of bliss, and often require protection. Zorneth created the Caretaker virus to covertly use droids to protect them. (DRO)
Savrip
this beast, native to Ord Mantell, is a large humanoid alien with bluish skin and long, dangling arms. The savrip is a strongly muscled creature. A vested savrip is seen on Chewie's holotable aboard the Millennium Falcon. (CCG)
Savuud Thimram
one of the Emperor Palpatine's original Dark Side Adepts. (DE1, DESB)
Saw-toothed Grank
this species of large, predatory feline is native to the planet Naboo. The grank’s jaws are filled with huge, serrated teeth which is uses to capture and tear at its prey. The meat of the grank is considered a delicacy by the Gungans, and its hard toenails are machined for use in the engines of bongo submarines. (GF)
Sayblohn
primary planet in the Sayblohn system, it is the homeworld of the Okfili race. (RPG)
Saylor Marjan
this being, a native of Arapia, owed a debt to Saadoon-Kauldi. It was collected by Toob Ancher. (SWAJ)
SB1
Imperial slang for a battalion's captain, second-in-command to the battalion's major. SB1 is responsible for the unit's intel. (ISB)
SB2
Imperial slang for a battalion's logistics officer. (ISB)
SB3
Imperial slang for a battalion's medical officer. (ISB)
SB4
Imperial slang for a battalion's technical officer. (ISB)
SB5
Imperial slang for a battalion's headquarters officer. This designation has no counterpart at the company level; SB5 is responsible for coordinating the battalion's support, security, and order. (ISB)
SB-20
this was a series of security breach droids. It was an espionage droid created from an R2 shell. (SOP)
SB-9
a shutterbug droid designed to take pictures. Lando Calrissian had one at the Hologram Fun World theme park. They have cameras built into their chests, and their eyes act as strobe flashes. (QE)
Scale-5 Syrup
a sugary syrup. (COJ)
Scale-10 Battery
a small battery used in emergency kits. (COJ)
Scale-20 Battery
a medium-sized battery used to power portable bases. (COJ)
Scale-50 Battery
a large battery, capable of powering older models of TIE Fighters. (COJ)
Scan grid
a device used to measure the properties of metals. Darth Vader used one to torture Han Solo on Cloud City. (ESBN)
Scandium Team
this group of Alliance operatives was led by Dutra Zeneta, but was soundly defeated at the Wellte-ir Massacre. It was formed in the early days of the Alliance, and was based in Tharin Sector. However, their influence was felt throughout the galaxy. (SWJ10)
Scandoc
the official form of communication between Imperial Intelligence agents, a scandoc is intelligible upon receipt. Immediately following its receipt, a scandoc is coded to begin mutating some time later. The mutations begin with a few message packets out of every thousand. If the document is reproduced, further mutations occur until the document is no longer understandable. (ISB)
Scanoven
this food preparation unit is found in many starship galleys. (OS)
Scarab Droid
a small, beetle-shaped droid developed for Emperor Palpatine, a scarab droid can infiltrate most places like a normal insect. They can be programmed to seek out specific targets and deliver a venomous bite. (DE2)
Scardia
a cube-shaped space station that serves as a base of operations for the Prophets of the Dark Side, it patrols the Null Zone. (LCJ)
Scardia Voyager
the private starship used by the Prophets of the Dark Side. (MMY)
Scarlet
this term was used by the Imperial Board of Culture to indicate those songs which were artistically worthless of offensive. (GG9)
Scarns
a Sullustan slang word referring to an unknown part of their anatomy. (XW)
Scattergun
this old form of weapon uses expanding gas as its propellant. Pellets of stone or metal are loaded into a chamber, and are expelled at high velocity by the release of a certain amount of the expanding gas. (POT)
Scavenger Hawk
these great birds are native to the planet Corellia. They are much like vultures, waiting for an animal to die or be killed. They then consume the leftover flesh. (AS)
Scavs
(1) scavengers who roam the spaceports of the galaxy in search of cheap parts and materials (DE2)
(2) junk traders on Coruscant, these social castaways loot battlefields for armor and weapons. (DA)
Scentwood
a wood which has a unique fragrance when cured and finished. (HSE)
Schaum/Yfarg/Welbig/Fabrico and Associates
known as SchaumAssoc, this Twi'leki advertising agency pioneered media and public relations for the Corporate Sector. They were one of the Corporate Sector Authority's original voting sponsors. (CSA)
Scenic Replicator
this entertainment device places the user into a simulated remote environment. Ranging in size from a one-person booth to an entire dance floor, scenic replicators provide detailed reproductions of alien worlds. (SWJ9)
Schenor
also known as schenor sapiens, this near-human race remained neutral in the Galactic Civil War until Luke Skywalker helped persuade them to join the Alliance. The schenor are native to the planet Rhamsis Callo. They average about eight feet in height, and resemble upright cats. These feline-humans are extremely skilled in the martial arts. They have a deep-seated code of honor and family, and follow a strict social casting system. (RPG)
Schickele
a game of chance played in many casinos. (TME)
School of Torturers
a speciallized training facility set up by Emperor Palpatine on Coruscant. Its students learned the fine art of torture. (COJ)
Schwa
an Alliance freighter charged with recovering the supplies that were captured from the Star Destroyer Kotiate. (XW)
Scimitar Assault Bomber
one of the first new starfighters commissioned by Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Scimitar has the maneuverability of the TIE Interceptor or the X-Wing, the armament of a TIE bomber, and the ability to fly in an atmosphere. It is a dedicated bomber designed with the help of the Scimitar Assault Wing. It has a long, central tube for a hull, and is the first TIE-like craft to be a two-man ship. The pilot and bomber sit in the forward section of the hull, which can be jettisoned in emergencies. This forward section sits in front of the wings, providing enhanced visibility. The middle section of the hull contains the power generators, sensors, and targetting computers. The rear section contains the bomb bays and engine. The Scimitar was different from the TIE Bomber in that it had only a single ion engine - paired with two interlocked repuslorlift engines - to propel it. It is armed with two racks of eight concussion missiles and two laser cannons. Proton grenades and free-falling thermal detonators can also be carried for deployment via the bomb bays. Roughly 13.8 meters in length, the Scimitar bomber has been rated at speeds of 850 kilometers per hour in atmospheric conditions. By introducing thrust from the repulsorlift engines, speeds of 1,000 kilometers per hour can be sustained during bombing runs. The Scimitar was protected by additional hull plating and the introduction of shields. The Scimitar was manufactured by Seinar Fleet Systems. (HTTE, DFRSB, EGV)
Scimitar Assault Wing
known as the White Death because of the light-bodies of their starfighters and bombers, this subgroup of the Qeimet fleet consists of three TIE Bomber squadrons, two TIE Fighter squadrons, and a recon/drop ship squadron. Under the command of Tomax Bren, the White Death squadrons bombarded key enemy emplacements, taking care not to destroy potentially useful locations. (ISB)
Scimitar Mark II Assault Bomber
this second generation of the Scimitar Assault Bomber was released shortly after the death and defeat of Grand Admiral Thrawn. It has improved repulsorlift and ion engines, compared to the original Scimitar bombers. This allowed for cruising speeds of 1,150 kilometers and hour, and bombing-run speeds of 1,250 kilometers an hour. Weapons and hull protection consistent with the original design. (EGV)
SCM-22
Etahn A'baht's stenographic droid. (SOL)
Scohar
this is the capital city of the planet Storinal. It is connected to nearby Revos via a featureless tunnelway that occasionally rose above ground. A number of large, repulsor-powered railcars travelled along the tunnels between the two cities. When the tunnels rose above ground, it gave the passengers spectaculr views of Storinal's wonderful landscaping. (WS)
Scohar Xenohealth Institute
this educational facility was the primary center for disease control, and was located in the capital city of Scohar, on Storinal. Wraith Squadron infiltrated this facility to steal a disease which they could use to help avoid an inspection from the Hawkbat while they commanded the Night Caller. (WS)
Scomp Link
any one of the standardized droid access ports, a scomp link allows a droid to access a central computer system. The scomp link is a circular port into which the droid inserts an access probe. (CCG)
Sconn, Davith
this Imperial Navy Lieutenant was an executive officer on the Forger when it attacked Gra Ploven. He was later captured by the New Republic and imprisoned at the Jagg Island Detention facility. It was discovered, during the Yevethan Purge, that Sconn had spent time on N'zoth while part of the crew of the Moff Weblin. He was questioned by Leia Organa-Solo, and was able to provide valuable information about the Yevethan people to the New Republic. (SOL)
Sconn, Sienn
a native of the planet Ryvellia, Sconn's parents were killed during an Imperial retaliatory strike on V'eldalv. He turned to a life of crime, becoming a master thief by the time he was 23. He limits his work to obtaining wealth from former Imperials, crimelords, and the obnoxious rich beings of the galaxy. He has the uncanny ability to fall into the middle of trouble, and the equally uncanny ability to escape from it unharmed. He once stole a prototype weapon from Rythani Products and Moff Caerbellak, but this was part of a larger plot by Caerbellak to discover New Republic research facilities and command positions. (SWAJ)
Scoop Miner
this term describes any starship designed to mine interstellar gas and rock by simply travelling through space. Scoop miners have a specially-designed bow which collects the tiny debris and passes it into s processing center inside the ship. (SOL)
Scooptrooper
armed forces jargon for a stormtrooper who travels on a swoop, rather than a speeder bike. (SSE)
Scooter
a small, personal repulsorlift vehicle, it is basically a bucket chair with a control panel and an engine attached. (HSR)
Scorekeeper
this Trandoshan deity is responsible for judging each of the reptiloids upon its death. The Scorekeeper tallies the number of jagnannath points a Trandoshan collects, and determines the proper place for it in the afterlife. A female deity, the Scorekeeper is reptilian, with lidless eyes and a bloodthirtsy temperment. If she felt the whim, she could double a Trandoshan’s jagannath points for a particularly brave and daring kill. She could also, as a point of pride, reduce a Trandoshan’s count to zero for being captured or shamed. (TBH)
Scorp Club
located on the Kuari Princess, this nightclub is more sedate that Xerrol's Place. (RM)
Scorpion-rat
this denizen of the spice mines of Kessel is a deadly, insect-like rodent with a stinger-topped tail. (CCR)
Scotian
this Alliance starfighter pilot was a veteran of Rogue Squadron. (WS)
Scott, Franklin
known as "Shorty" to his friends, Franklin was the only member of the Farns to have a repulsor craft. However, despite the fact that the Farns called themselves a swoop gang, Franklin owned a highly-modified Starhawk speeder bike. Franklin joined the Farns because of their good-natured approach to being a swoop gang, for he is scared of the authorities in Mos Eisley. (GG7)
Scourge
this experimental warship was owned by the Qektoth Confederation. It measured about 103 meters in length, and was crewed by 30 officers and 10 gunners. It was hyperspace-capable, and was armed with some of the Confederations bioweapons. The primary armament was four plasma cannons and a single bio-energy array. The power requirements of the prototype bio-energy array drained much of the ship's power, so the Scourge was only effective against a single ship, and only if it had the element of surprise. After the initial blast, the Scourge was defenseless until the bio-weapon was recharged. This allowed the crew of the FarStar to defeat the Scourge in combat near Qu'mock Station. (KO)
Scourge One
an Imperial Hunter assigned to Sedriss and Operation Shadow Hand, Scourge One tracks Luke Skywalker and Kam Solusar to Ossus, and follows them to the surface. (DE2)
Scout Craft
lightly-armed, 100-meter-long ships used by the Empire to quickly reconnoiter an area and report back to it base. They are armed with only 3 turbolasers, but are well-shielded (150 SBD shields protecting a 60-RU hull). They are fast for a large ship, having been rated at a top speed of 80 MGLT. (TIE)
Scout Troopers
lightly-armored stormtroopers assigned to guard Imperial garrisons. (HTTE, ISB)
Scout Walker
see AT-ST
Scouter
an Alliance transport ship destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
SCr-114
this droid was a member of the computer crew aboard the Malka'an Eternal when it was abandoned to crash on Edonaaris. Realizing that he was stranded on the planet, SCr-114's programming caused him to resent the organic life that left him there. When a salvage crew came to recover the wreckage, SCr-114 killed them and took their ship. He later became a notorious Outer Rim smuggler. (SWAJ)
Scraf, Arvid
this settler was one of the first residents of Nam Chorios to greet Luke Skywalker, after the Jedi’s B-wing was shot down by Theran forces. He befriended Luke (who used the alias Owen Lars) and helped him get into Hweg Shul during Luke’s search for Callista. It as Scarf, using his out-dated and heavily-modified 74-Z speeder, who helped Luke recover his belongings and get a job in Hweg Shul. (POT)
Scrambas, Pello
this 20-year veteran of service to the Royal House of Alderaan's homeguard was one of the first troopers killed when stormtroopers from the Devastator invaded the Tantive IV. (CCG2)
Scramble 9
this was the code phrase used to highlight urgent messages for the New Republic’s Chief of State. Although this is the highest level of urgency that can be attached to a message, it can also be color-coded to indicate how urgent it is. A scramble 9 message that has been given the color purple is generally regarded as the utmost of urgency. (POT)
Scrambler
this device is similar to a caller, except that it scrambles the programming of the droid it is aimed at. (TNR)
Scramjet
this is an air intake system that force-feeds air into the drive system, boosting the power output of existing engine systems. (EGV)
Scrap Heap, The
this is the derogatory name given to the area of the River, found on Off-worlders’ Quarter, where droid congregate while their owners imbibe at the River. The droids which are left in the Scrap Heap are fitted with a special restraining bolt of Ropagu design. This bolt overrides the droids’ original programming, installing a subroutine which is unique in the sector. If an attempt is made to steal a droid from the Scrap Heap, the programming in the bolt compels the remaining droids to attack the thief and prevent the theft. (TSK)
Scrat
a small scavenger. (JTH)
Scratchback
this term, used in the city of Talos on Atzerri and on most of the Free Trader Worlds, describes the practice of setting up progressively intense areas of merchants in the vicinity of spaceports. The initial area surrounding Free Trader spaceports is set up to fleece unsuspecting travelers of their credits through the use of illusory taxes and shoddy merchandise. Most experienced travellers are detected by these merchants, and are expertly routed to more intense sales areas farther from the spaceport. If the travellers still didn't part with their credits, chances are their funds will be stolen as they move further from the law enforcement present at the starport. The "scratchback" occurs when the more intense salesbeings pay a "referral fee" to those businesses close to the spaceport who pass on the more experienced travellers. (SOL)
Screamer
this Aratech jumper jet pack is based on a fiberlight chassis, to which are attached a pair of thrust cones. Propulsion is created through the ignition of solid and liquid fuels, and is capable of carrying the user 100 meters horizontally. The Screamer can also propel the user 70 meters vertically. Each pack can make about 10 jumps before it requires refueling. (CFG)
Screaming Jawas
this band often played in the Arcade Omicron, where their alternately thunderous and screeching music has found an audience. (SWJ9)
Screaming Kroobles
this phrase is used to describe a sensation of fear or loathing. (CSWDW)
Screed
an Imperial Admiral, Screed was Palpatine's right-hand-man during the early years of the Empire and the New Order. He was a no-nonsense military expert, and wore an electronic eye-patch. (DCAR)
Screel'sara
this is the name of the Adarian caste system, which is very rigid and inflexible. (GG12)
Scrobb
this Hutt slang term is used to indicate a small denomination of money. (JTH)
Scrub Lizard
one of the most predominant forms of life on the planet Korbin, the scrub lizard grows to be three meters in length. The scrub lizard is a carnivorous reptile, and lives near cities and the LastCall. Scrub lizards crawl flush to the ground, and are often mistaken for snakes. They are attracted to the kyrf that grows on Korbin, but seem to be immune to its intoxicating effects. The scrub lizard is armed with spiky scales and a tooth-filled maw. When they capture their prey, scrub lizards hold it in their mouths while they shake it violently until it dies. They are ill-tempered beasts. (PG2)
Scrub-loak
this variety of the common loak is a small, compact plant that is more adapted to survival in desert environments. (POT)
Scrubwort
a plant native to the planet Endor. (AT)
Scuppa
this humanoid was, at one time, Jabba the Hutt's pilot. Before that, they were partners in crime. Jabba ensured Scuppa's loyalty by implanting a vial of xenoboric acid in his skull following a head-wound sustained during a battle. Jabba held a control stud that could open the vial and release the acid into Scuppa's system. Scuppa was eaten by Princess Nampi, after she had captured Jabba's starship. (JTH)
Scupper Bantoo
this aging CorelliSpace Gymsnor-2 freighter was owned and operated by Maddie Macatten. It was outfitted with obsolete parts and maintained with a loving hand, but barely made it through its travels. The Scupper Bantoo had a slow hyperdrive system, minimal shielding, and was armed with a single heavy blaster cannon. (KO)
Scur
this creature inhabits the forests of Kashyyyk, travelling in large groups. (TT)
Scurrier
this small, rodent-like creature inhabits the urban areas of the planet Tatooine. Resembling a large, kangaroo-like mouse, the scurriers jump along on their powerful hind legs. The males are easily distinguished from the females by the prominent curved horns on each side of thier heads. Scurriers congregate in the outlying areas of cities like Mos Eisley, hunting for the insects which come to feed on the rubbish of civilization.
The scurrier can also feed on the garbage it finds. When cornered or surprised, the scurrier can attack with a vicious bite. Large specimens of scurriers have been known to reach twelve meters in overall length. (SWSE, CCG9)Scuttle Grazer
this big-eyed creature inhabits the third level of the Kashyyyk forests. They are quick and elusive, moving on several legs across the jungle. (TT)
Scutz
an Alliance shuttle that was captured in the Javin Sector, following the Battle of Hoth. (TIE)
Scythis
an Imperial system patrol craft operative during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
SC1
Imperial slang for a company's lieutenant, the second in command. (ISB)
SC2
Imperial slang for a company's logistics officer. (ISB)
SC3
Imperial slang for a company's medical officer. (ISB)
SC4
SD-9
a war droid produced on Balmorra for the Empire. It was built during the period of the reborn Emperor's reign on Byss. The original design of the war droid was done by Umak Leth. (DE2)
SD-10
a war droid produced on Balmorra for the New Republic. It was the follow-on to the SD-9, and was used by the Balmorrans to battle the Executor Sedriss. Sedriss eventually received some of the droids in a bargain he struck with Beltane. The original design of the droid was done by Umak Leth. (DE2)
SD-489
the New Republic registry number of the Star Destroyer Gnisnal. (BTS)
SE-4
servant droid, manufactured by Industrial Automaton, the 1.6-meter SE4 was the first major series of droids produced by IA, and helped them grow into the huge corporation they are today. The SE4 resembles the humanoid 3PO protocol droid in shape, and can be equipped with various personality modules. They are used throughout the galaxy in cantinas, messhalls, and tapcafes. (RASB, DFR)
SE-5
this is a series ofservice droids used in restaurants and cantinas. (SOP)
Sea Hog
a creature native to the planet Toola, hunted for sport and food by the Whiphids. (TJP)
Sea of Hope
this was one of the oceans on Ylesia, and separated the primary slave colonies from Colony Five. (RD)
Sea Shrike
an oceanic bird native to the planet Coruscant. (BTS)
Sea Sprite
this repulsorlift aquaculture harvester was purchased by Tirgee Benyalle for use on Kaal. (SWAJ)
Seaan
this alien race was subjugated by the Empire. (RD)
SEAL
Serridge's capital ship shield generation system. (SCRE)
Seafah
this microscopic creature inhabited the oceans of Pydyr. Their small shells were highly valued as jewels in the Almanian System, and were quite expensive. Their value was due in part to their small size as well as the fact that only Pydyrians seemed to be able to locate them. The Pydyrian government once tried to manufacture droids to search for the shells, but the droids were unable to match native Pydyrian abilities. Seafah shells come in a rainbow of pearlescent colors. (TNR)
Seafern
a oceanic plant native to Spira. (SWAJ)
Seaflowers
carnivorous plants that inhabit the oceans of Calamari. (DA)
Sealman
a derogatory term used to describe the Sedrians. (WEG)
Seamote
this small crustacean inhabits the seas of the planet Rathalay. It protects itself by forming a shell around its soft body. The shell has a jewel-like sheen, and it considered by some to have minimal value as a gem. (SOL)
Search Team 102
a group of Imperial soldiers on board the Chimaera and assigned to locate Luke and Mara Jade. They were killed when Luke, Mara, and Talon Kaarde escaped from the Star Destroyer. (DFR)
Search Team 207
a group of Imperial soldiers on board the Chimaera and assigned to locate Luke and Mara Jade. They discovered the remains of Search Team 102. (DFR)
Seascape Mountains
underwater peaks located in the seas of Calamari. (GDV)
Seaskimmers
repulsorlift watercraft used on Calamari. (DA)
Seatrees
native to Calamari, these are underwater trees with supple, leather-like bark and leathery fronds shot through with bright blue and red veins. Air-filled fruit-like bladders keep the treetops afloat. The fronds of the trees form complex underwater networks used as homes by many forms of sealife. They are also used to store supplies. (DA, JASB)
Sebiris
this planet is located on the edge of the Marcol Void, in the more populated area of Kathol Sector. (KO)
Sebiris Run
this hyperspace navigation lane is one of two that cut through the Marcol Void, linking the population centers of Kathol Sector with the Kathol Outback. It connects the world of Sebiris to the planets of the Pimbrellan League. (KO)
Sebulba
this unusual creature was a member of the Dug race, generally regarded as one of the best pod racers on the planet Tatooine, during the final years of the Old Republic. A native of the planet Pixelito, Sebulba resembled a small, hairless horse, although he could walk on his thin hind legs. He always for his racing goggles, either over his eyes or on his forehead. While Sebulba was known as one of the best pod racers, he was also known as one of the dirtiest. The Dug would stop at nothing to eliminate the competition, and kept a supply of old parts and junk in his pod. When an opponent would get too close, Sebulba would drop a piece of junk out of his pod, interfering with the other drive or - worse - causing massive damage to their pod. Sebulba’s pod racer was also equipped with fire cutters, razor saws, and other illegal attachments that could be used to disable an opponent’s pod racer. When Anakin Skywalker challenged him to the Boonta Eve Classic on Tatooine, Sebulba could hardly contain his laughter. The human boy was good, but he didn’t understand how to cheat in order to get ahead and stay there. The race featured several spectacular pod crashes, many of them the direct result of Sebulba’s work. However, he had met his match that day in Anakin, who came from way back in the pack to challenge the Dug. Sebulba tried to disable Anakin’s pod, but in doing so he only managed to tangle their Steelton cables together. Anakin was able to maneuver his pod in such a way to break them free, but Sebulba was unable to recover. The huge, X-shaped engines of his pod were sent flying, dragging the pod behind until the cable broke. Sebulba slid to a stop just outside the entrance to Jabba’s main concourse. Shortly after the race, Sebulba bought Anakin’s pod from Qui-Gon Jinn. Sebulba as portrayed by Lewis MacLeod in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1, TPM)
Secciah
Isolder's aunt. Isolder believes that she murdered Elliar to help pave the way for her own daughter to rule Hapes. (CPL)
Second
an Alliance container group destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Second Battle Group
also known as the Second Fleet, it was one of the New Republic's defensive starship fleets. It was recalled to Coruscant just before the Yevethan Great Purge. (BTS)
Second Birth, The
this is the Yevethan term for what the New Republic called the Yevethan Purge. It represented the resurgance of the Yevetha as the primary power in the Koornacht Cluster, as they extended their influence beyond the twelve Duskhan League worlds. (SOL)
Second Ilthmar Defense
a defensive strategy used in holochess. Blue Max suggest that Han Solo might have used it in a game against Chewbacca. (HSE)
Second Imperium
Brakiss' vision of the reborn Empire, the Second Imperium would hold to the ideals set up by Palpatine. Brakiss was trying to train a group of Imperial Jedi to act as caretakers for the Second Imperium, just as Luke Skywalker's Jedi were to the New Republic. In the midst of Brakiss’ work, four former Imperial Royal Guards began a ruse in which they claimed to be the reborn Emperor Palpatine. Three of them guarded a large meditation chamber, while the fourth used a vast collection of sound bites and holo-clips of Palpatine to create an illusion of his presence. Brakiss, as well as the entire crew of the Shadow Academy, were fooled by the ruse, until the Shadow Academy attacked Yavin 4 and the Jedi Academy. As Brakiss came to demand why Palpatine was ignoring him, he discovered the trickery of the four guards. He killed the three protectors in his anger, but the fourth escaped. He managed to activate the Shadow Academy’s self-destruct systems before he fled, killing Brakiss in the explosion. (SA, JUS)
Secret Order of the Empire
the elite group of Imperial servants who are sworn to protect Emperor Palpatine at all costs, the Order consists of a number of people at varying stages of development and loyalty. The newest members of the Order are known as First Initiates. First Initiates move upward in the Order through the Second, Third, and Fourth Circles, then they can become members of the Inner Circle. Those individuals who are the most dedicated and trusted can reach the level of Emperor's Hand. (TIE)
Secrets of Jedi Power, The
this sensationalistic account of the uses of the Force was purchased by Luke Skywalker at the Galactic Archives, on Atzerri. (SOL)
Secrets of The Dark Side
High Prophet Jedgar's hand-written volume, chronicling all of Kadann's dark prophecies. (MMY)
Sector
originally designed to include up to 50 inhabited star systems, the wild expansion of the late Old Republic caused many sectors to grow larger and less structured. (ISB)
Sector Ordnanace/Supply
the branch of the New Republic that is responsible for keeping the various armed forces bases fully-stocked and ready for action. It is also responsible for peacetime supplies. (TLC)
Sector Performing Arts Center
known as a SecPAC, these edifices were one of the few used by Imperial officials for the performing arts. Located on the various sector capital worlds throughout the Empire, the SecPACs were often Old Republic arts centers reused for their intended purposes. (TA)
Sector Plexus
the central point of flow for all information moving through Imperial Intelligence, Sector Plexus maintained a huge database of all Intelligence officers, their aliases, and the connections implied by those aliases. (ISB)
Sector Rangers
a loose association of local system police forces which filled the gaps in the galactic law enforcement system. The Jedi Knights couldn't be everywhere, so the Sector Rangers held sway in their own systems. When the Empire overthrew the Old Republic, many of the larger forces were usurped into the Imperial machine. Other simply fell through the cracks. (DESB)
Sector Squadron
a fleet of six Imperial-I class Star Destroyers. (SWSB)
Sector Trade Permit
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 STP, this document proved that a spacer had been permitted to transport goods and provide travel services across interstellar distances. (SWJ9)
Sector 223
this song, written and played by the band The Emperor's New Clothes, first appeared on the compilation Artistic Integrity. (GG9)
Sector 5
this area of the galaxy is contained within the bounds of the Core, and contains the Prakith System. (SOL)
SecuriTech
manufacturers of certain Corporate Sector Authority patrol vehicles, such as the Espo Walker. (CSA)
Security Case
a small, hard case that is attached to its holder's clothing, the security case cannot be forcefully removed without administering a neuroparalysis charge to the individual trying to steal it. The case attaches to the clothing by a thin wire and a small clip. If the wire is broken or if special contacts in the clip are activated by its removal, the case delivers its neuroparalytic charge. The case is also equipped with a locking mechanism, in case the felon is able to withstand the charge. The case also has a hidden safety mechanism that can be activated by its owner, disabling the charge. (HSR)
Security Council
this Senatorial council was one of the many branches of the New Republic government formed after the dissolution of the Provisional Council. (SOL)
Security Field
a defensive energy field used to enclose and protect an area from fire, or to limit the flight path of a starship. (COTF)
Security Police
the long arm of the law within the Corporate Sector, these police (Espos, for short) have no set laws to uphold, just the edicts of the Corporate Sector Authority. They wear distinctive brown uniforms, and act with impunity. (HSE)
Security Tower
a detention area on Cloud City (ESB)
Sedesia
this harsh, tundra-covered world is located in the Mid Rim. Its heavy gravity prohibits the use of repulsorlift ground vehicles. The humans that inhabit the planet are tough and reclusive, but were not resistant to the Imperial-engineered plague that was led loose on the planet. There are rumors that the Empire poisoned the world to quell its pro-Alliance stance. Following the plague, the remaining humans swore their allegiance to the Alliance and openly defied the Empire. The average day on Sedesia lasts 20 standard hours. Its year lasts 220 local days. (SWAJ)
Sedi Fisk
one of the original settlers of the planet Tatooine, he used to live in a manor in the desert. He abandoned it sometime prior to the Battle of Hoth, and a pack of womp rats took up residence in his absence. (TM)
Sedri
a planet which is home to the communal organism known as the Golden Sun, Sedri is completely covered by shallow oceans. It is also home to the Sedrian race, who have built wonderful underwater cities. The Empire researched gravity well projectors on this world. The Alliance managed to steal the plans and work on them with the Sedrians. (GG4, DESB)
Sedrian
natives of the planet Sedri, the Sedrians are a race of sleek, aquatic mammals who worship the Golden Sun. They are 3-meter long creatures with seal-like features, including a thick coat of slick fur. They appear humanoid from the torso up, but have the lower body and tail flukes of a seal. They prefer to live in the water, but must breath air to survive. While they have gills, Sedrians also have lungs, and scientists aren't sure why one method of breathing hasn't been lost over the generations. They have constructed several underwater cities, like Fitsay, and appoint a high priest to guard the entrance to the cave of the Golden Sun. Very little is known about the Sedrians history or biology, because the energy shadow given off by the Golden Sun makes hyperspacial travel difficult near Sedri, so most ships simply don't get too near it. (GG4)
SedriMotors Limited
a Sedrian company which manufactured various aquatic transports. They aligned themselves with the Alliance after Alliance agents sved the Sedrian race from extinction. They adopted the current technologies, and began creating their own designs. SedriMotors has since developed some of their own new technologies, such as water-driven drives and hover propulsion systems. (DESB, EGV)
Sedriss
an enhanced human who studied the Dark Side of the Force under Emperor Palpatine, and was later appointed one of the reborn Emperor's Executors. He is a massive human with spiked hair, and he became the first Executor to learn of Palpatine's death on Byss. He then became the primary force behind restoring the Empire via Operation Shadow Hand. He gave the orders that launched the operation following the reborn Emperor's death. When Palpatine ordered him to detain Luke Skywalker on Ossus, Sedriss and Vill Goir both flew there in the Imperial Hunter Scourge One. Unfortunately for Sedriss, the ancient Jedi Master Ood Bnar captured him and reduced Sedriss to microscopic bits in an explosion of colliding Force energies. (DE2)
Seducer Plant
a carnivorous plant native to the planet F'tral, they use a sweet-smelling nectar to attract small animals to their location. A mass of vines and stems, the seducer plant waits until the animal is entangled before using the vines to strangle the animal. The seducer plant then draws the animal into its center and slowly digests it. (GG4)
Seek
a native of the planet Tatooine, Seek was one of young Anakin Skywalker’s friends. Seek was something of a pessimist, and believed that Anakin would never get his homemade podrace to fly. Seek was portrayed by Oliver Walpole in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1)
Seeker
a type of remote used for surveillance activities. (SW)
Seeker Torpedo
any self-propelled detonation device which can be targetted ahead of time and, when released, will track its target until it can impact with it. (TOJ)
Seekerbot
this is another name for a remote surveillance droid. Small seekerbot are often used to watch over doors and hallways. (MJEH)
Seely
this Twi'leki female met Drek Drednar in the Darlonn Sector, and agreed to serve as a lieutenant in his pirate crew. (SWAJ)
Seendar
this Togorian was taken from his homeworld of Togoria by a group of mercenaries which eventually accepted him into their ranks. He enjoyed the excitement and adventure of the mercenary life, but found that he was uncomfortable around the technology of the galaxy. He couldn’t comprehend the various forms of technology. His mercenary band was invited to the planet Narg to help train the local police force, but all non-humans in the group were relieved of their duties upon arrival. Seendar was stranded on the planet, where he roamed the streets around the Free Access Grill. He was one of the few individuals in the city of Grig allowed to carry a personal weapon, only because the local constabulary was afraid to confront him. (TA)
Seeno
one of Antar Roat's aides. (WG)
Seerdon, Kohl
this Imperial Moff was one of the first individuals to recognize the true importance of bacta to the Alliance. Many Imperial officers and leaders felt that the control of arms and foodstuffs would eventually choke out the Alliance, while Seerdon realized that the Alliance would keep on fighting until it could no longer sustain itself. He felt that, in order to eliminate the Alliance’s forces, the Empire would have to control bacta. Keeping the healing fluid from the Alliance would mean that it couldn’t restore its wounded troops, thereby reducing its numbers and eliminating resistance. He sought to control the world of Thyferra, but was kept from achieving his goals by the combined efforts of Rogue Squadron and the Alliance. (RSG)
Seertay, Anna
an Alliance Colonel, Seertay died with her Marines in the Cobolt Offensive. (RASB)
Seggor Tels
Seggor Tels was a Quarren from Calamari. He was the embodiment of the friction betweem the Quarren and their planetary neighbors, the Mon Calamari. He felt that his own race was being neglected by the Mon Cal, whom he felt were taking all the glory for the work the Quarren had done to build the planet's floating cities. He resented the Mon Cal for their dreams and their ambitions. He felt that the Mon Cal had relegated the Quarren to living the bowels of the planet's floating cities, even though they were designed that way. He resented the fact that Ackbar and the Calamarian Council wanted to make contact with the Empire. So, when an Imperial agent slipped past the planet's defenses and approached him, he felt that he could strike out at the Mon Cal by providing the Empire with the codes to evade Calamari's defenses. His hope, that the Empire would cut the Mon Cal down to size, was quickly turned to despair as the Empire enslaved by Mon Cal and Quarren without prejudice. When the Mon Cal began resisting the Imperial yoke, Seggor Tels again laughed at them. However, the forced slavery began to work at his conscience, and he began to wonder whether he should join the Mon Cal rebellion or not. When the Calamarians heard about the Alliance, Seggor Tels rallied the Quarren to join the Mon Cal, despite all their hatred, and together they drove off the Empire and freed Calamari. To this day, Seggor Tels thanks the Imperials - not the Mon Cal - for showing them how to fly to the stars and begin life again somewhere else. (SWSB)
Seifax
this corporation was a dummy front for Loronar Corporation. Based on the planet Antemerdias, Seifax manufactured shielded transport shells for use in constructing Loronar’s Needle attack ships. This fact was discovered by the Chadra-Fan journalist Yarbolk Yemm. (POT)
Seige of Ank Ki'Shor
this Galactic Civil War battle featured prominent use of the Y-Wing starfighter. (EGV)
Seito
one of the survivors of the Battle of Hoth, Seito was evacuated on the Bright Hope. A combat specialist, Seito was chosen by Toryn Farr to lead one of the groups which fled in an escape pod. (TBH)
Sektor 242 NewsLine
this small, highly-accurate, and objective news agency was based in the Outer Rim. It has traditionally been wildly pro-alien, and is deeply supportive of individual rights. These traits were only heightened by the rise of Emperor Palpatine and the New Order. (GG9)
Sela
Sela
a group of Imperial cargo freighters assigned to transport a number of TIE Defender prototypes to the Hininbirg. (TIE)
Selab
world on which lives the wisdom trees (or so legend has it), part of the Hapan System. (CPL)
Selab Tree
another name for the wisdom trees native to Selab. (CPL)
Selaggis
Rebel colony world destroyed by Zsinj. (CPL)
Selander
a Ripoblus modified CR90 corvette that attacked the Youst station during the Sepan Civil War. (TIE)
Seldona, Hari
a famous poet from the planet Alderaan, Hari Seldona was performing in the Corellian Sector when the Death Star destroyed her home planet. Her poetry had a distinctive anti-Empire theme, and this caused her to drop out of sight when Alderaan was destroyed. She kept on reading her poetry in public, though, appearing unannounced and speaking out against the Empire. Once the message has been delivered, she quickly escapes the crowds and hides. (ISU)
Seledrood
an Imperial Captain killed in battle. (ISB)
Selid
Imperial Commander guarding the Mount Tantiss project on Wayland. (TLC)
Selkren
one of the primary cities on the now-destroyed planet of Demophon, Selkren was domed to keep the harsh environment at bay. (SN)
Sellbo
the navigator of the old strahip Last Legs. (GG9)
Selnesh
this Imperial prison planet was located in the Seltaine System of Irishi Sector. The surface of the planet was utterly devoid of life, without plants or animals, and had barren, frigid landscape. The prison was contained in several domes which kept good air in and bad air out. This arrangement was often preferred by the Empire, because it made escape from the prison nearly impossible to survive. The
average day on Selnesh lasts 37 standard hours, and its year lasts 489 local days. (SWJ10, TFE)Selonia
one of the five inhabited planets in the Corellian System, Selonia is an ocean world, home to the Selonian race. The planet is renowned for its poetry. Han Solo tells his children that Selonia is home to all of the Corellian System's sea monsters, because it is the only planet with oceans large enough to hold them. (AC)
Selonia
a New Republic fleet hauler damaged when a poacher's bomb - which had been disguised as a datapad - exploded in her hold. (BTS)
Selonian
one of the three primary races in the Corellian System, the Selonians are tall, strong, and quick. Often referred to as refined, the Selonians are well-muscled and covered with short, sleek fur, giving them a seal-like appearance. They have bristly whiskers on their noses, sharp teeth, and long tails. They are excellent swimmers. Taller and more slender than humans, they have long bodies and short limbs. Selonians are equally comfortable walking upright or on all-fours. Each hand or foot is equipped with retractable claws for climbing or defense. The Selonian race is believed to be descended from a predatory aquatic mammal which lived in riverside burrows, but later dug deeper into the ground and farther from water. Each burrow is inhabited by all members of a Selonian family; collectively, they are called a sept. Each sept is distinguished by its lone ferile male breeder. This male, along with the one fertile female, give birth to the sept's members. All male Selonians are born fertile; one of every hundred Selonians born is a male. Of 500 female Selonians, only one will be fertile. These fertile members of the sept, while revered for their fertility, are forced to remain in the burrows. The sterile females run the day-to-day activities of the sept. Non-familial groupings of Selonians, such as the government, are called dens. Each den is made up of sterile females. The Selonians have learned that dealing with other aliens, especially humans, is dangerous. Thus, only specially-trained females ever leave their burrows and contact the outside world. These females learn Basic in addition to the normal conversational Selonian tongue. All Selonians can also speak a modified language of sounds that is used in their burrows. Its pure sounds are not affected by echoes or other auditory anomalies caused by the burrows. (AC, AS)
Selonian Coneship
any of the hand-built Selonian transport ships, these coneships look like flattened cones. The wide end contains the ship's engines, while the small end contains the cockpit and viewports. The entire ship lands point upward, so that the ship's pilots must face upward on liftoff, rather than foreward as on most horizontal craft. (AS)
Selonian Enclave
the name given to the Selonian embassy building in Coronet, on Corellia. The Selonian Enclave was the sight of the first Human League attack on the Selonians in Coronet, following an attack on a Selonian neighborhood in Bela Vistal. (AC)
Seltaya
this planet is the thrid of three world which orbit the star Ropagi. Its orbit is quite a distance from Ropagi and the inner planets, Elpur and Ropagi II. It is a frigid ball of rock. (TSK)
Selth
a member of Glott's bounty hunters. (ROC)
Seltiss-2
this modest caravel design is popular with up-and-coming Hutt figures who are only a few centuries old and have not established themselves as prominent figures. It is a large, space-going barge with a large, overhead sail and a prominent bow. (EGV)
Seltos
this planet is located in the Seltos Syste, and is known for its production of food, lumber, and precious ores. It is a mountainous world covered in dense forests. It orbits its primary star once every 459 days, which last about 20 standard hours. (RPG, GG12, TSK)
Seltos Planetary Soldiers
this group of law enforcement agents was created when the populace of Seltos overthrew the pro-Imperial government some years after the Battle of Endor. The new government, strongly aligned with the New Republic, established the SPS to help control former Imperial leaders and other dissidents. (TSK)
Seltrayne, Melenna
this young woman grew up an a street urchin on Ord Mantell, and was recruited into the Alliance when she failed in an attempt to pick Koris Haslam's wallet. She became a loyal member of his unit, answering only to Haslam before accepting the orders of the Alliance commanders. She was a pretty, slightly-built woman with blue eyes and blonde hair, and she often used her beauty to draw her targets off their guard. (SWJ10)
Selty
one of the Black Sun criminals working with Grobber during the reign of Zekka Thyne over Black Sun's Corellian interests. (TFE)
Seluss
this Sullustan pilot worked with the smuggler Jarril, and was Jarril’s primary business partner. Seluss once managed to steal the plans to the Millennium Falcon, but he was discovered by Han Solo and forced to return them. He disappeared during the bombing of the Senate Assembly Chamber, and was nowhere to be found when Jarril returned from discussing the Smuggler’s Run with Han Solo. Thus, he wasn’t aboard the Spicy Lady when it was hijacked by Dolph’s agents. Jarril was killed, but Seluss returned to the Run continue Jarril’s inquiry into the strange happenings within the Run. He faked his hatred toward Solo to cover his tracks and arrange a meeting with Solo in the Run. He was able to tell Han about the old Imperial equipment being transported through the Run, helping Solo break the mystery of the Run and undermine the efforts of Nandreeson. (TNR)
Semag System
Grand Admiral Thrawn tried to capture Admiral Zaarin in this system, in which the Empire developed its first, working cloaking device. (TIE)
Semmac
a Bakuran Naval Captain, he served under Hortel Ossilege in the siege of Centerpoint Station. (SC)
Semtin, Marl
this Imperial Captain was distinguished by the metallic cyborg implants which covered his eyes and ears. A man who was frustrated by the Imperial bureaucracy's slow pace, he often worked with
the criminal underground to obtain what he needed. Semtin lost his eyes after a deal with the criminal underground went sour. The staunch Imperial was forced to accept Trandoshan eyes are replacements when a raid on BioTech Industries' base on Ambria - at his direction - failed to produce a human pair. He was in command of the Victory-class Star Destroyer Harrow shortly after the Battle of Endor, and was one of the few Imperial officers who knew of the location of the Eidolon. He had researched the disappearance of the ship, and eventually discovered the truth. He threatened to blackmail Sate Pestage, and the vizier offered him a portion of the cache as payment for keeping the secret. Semtin maintained a small detachment of officers on Tatooine in hopes of securing the Eidolon Base cache for himself, and managed to capture Firith Olan before the Twi’lek could discover Eidolon Base himself. He brought the alien back to Ryloth, in an attempt to draw off Rogue Squadron’s interest in Eidolon Base. He later brought out a group of elite special forces under the command of Sixtus Quin, in order to eliminate the Rogues. Once Semtin’s treachery in using Olan to further his own plans for domination were discovered by Sixtus’ men, they hunted Semtin down at Eidolon Base. Sixtus executed Semtin as soon as he was captured. (XWBT, HXW)Sen
an Imperial assault transport group dispatched to Venzeiia 2 Prime. (TIE)
Senate Assembly Chamber
this huge, multi-tiered auditorium was located near the Imperial Palace on Coruscant. It was crowned by a beautiful stained-glass ceiling. The New Republic used this building to convene the full Senate body on a regular basis. Much of the seating was left over from the days of Emperor Palpatine, and did not quite accommdate many alien species. It was in this building, during a full Senate meeting, that Dolph triggered the detonation devices that were hidden in many of the Senators’ personal droids. The resulting combination of explosions destroyed a great deal of the Chamber, and killed a large number of Senators. The initial blasts did a fair amount of damage, but the stained glass of the ceiling was never meant to withstand such a blast. The support structure and most of the glass rained down on the beings convened there, inflicting many lacerations and cuts, many of which were fatal. (TNR)
Senate Budgetary Committee
once part of the Imperial Senate, they were responsible for authorizing the dispensing of credits to various groups within the Old Republic and, later, the Empire. This committee was disbanded along with the entire Senate, by Emperor Palpatine. (WEG)
Senate Hill
located in Imperial City, on Coruscant, Senate Hill was formed by a series of small, unimposing monuments to the justice and glory of Old Republic. When Palpatine rebuilt much of Imperial City, he left Senate Hill alone, preferring to dwarf its significance with the sheer size of the Imperial Palace. (XWN)
Senate Planetary Intelligence Network
known as SPIN, this is a secret organization created by the Alliance after the death of Emperor Palpatine to uncover pockets of Imperial resistance in the galaxy. It was based on Yavin 4, until Trioculus razed the moon in his effort to locate the Lost City of the Jedi. SPIN was relocated from Yavin 4 to a location on Mount Yoda, on Dagobah, before Mon Mothman disbanded it in favor of other important missions. (GDV, MMY, EGC)
Sencil Corporation
a droid manufactured based on Churba, it was nationalized by the Empire in an effort to control Mid-Rim droid markets. (SWAJ)
Sencker, Lindu
an Imperial scientist, Dr. Sencker was approached by Geothray Camber. Camber prodived Sencker with the scandocs and specifications to the hyperspace orbiting scanner, which he hoped Sencker's team could build. Sencker's team was able to successfully implement the complex technology put forth by Camber. (ISB)
Sendarl Electronics
this Esselian manufacturer was an industrial giant in Darpa Sector during the New Order. When the fringe rebel group known as the Faceless began attacking Imperial outposts and claiming that the Empire was decidedly pro-Human, Sendarl’s mainly alien workforce went on strike. The company’s plants were virtually shut down, and operated only with droid labor until Kanno Sebak negotiated an end to the strike. (SWJ9)
Sendo
this Imperial General in the Intelligence Bureau's Destabilization Branch was a do-nothing officer on Prince Xizor's payroll. Sendo reported pertinent information to Black Sun for a regular fee. (SE)
Senesca, Zev
Zev grew up on Kestic Station, near Bestne. He and his parents were sympathetic to the Alliance, and worked to supply the Alliance with arms. When the Empire discovered their gun-running scheme, the Star Destroyer Merciless was sent to destroy the station. Zev was able to escape the destruction, and joined the Alliance soon after. He singlehandedly held off three TIE fighters during the Alliance's evacuation of the Alis Point base. He later served at the Alliance outpost on Hoth, and was the snowspeeder pilot who found Han Solo and Luke Skywalker after they had been stuck outside all night. Unfortunately, Zev was killed in the battle. Zev was portrayed by Christopher Malcom in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. (ESB, SWSB, MTS)
Senex Sector
an area of the galaxy found in the Outer Rim Territories, it has been ruled by a number of familial houses since it was settled. It is located near the Juvex Sector and the Ninth Quadrant. (COJ)
Senex System
site of an Imperial Training Center during the Galactic Civil War. Alliance pilot Dev, during one of his training missions, ended up in the system and destroyed the fleet stationed there. (XW)
Senko Systems
manufacturers of starshi weapons components, including the Tru-Lok 5000 laser cannon. (HTSB)
Senn
this Imperial Admiral patrolled Airam Sector during the Galactic Civil War. He was in command of the Super-class Star Destroyer Vengeance. (XVT)
Senna
this is the first planet in the Kessel System, and is a smouldering, boiling rock. (JASB)
Sennari
a deadly poison often used to coat the end of darts and arrows. Jodo Kast was one of the most well-known individuals to use it. (TM)
SensAll
this active sensor array, manufactured by Siep-Irol, was used in the Explorer submergible. (CFG)
Sense
the second of the three Jedi Force skills, the ability to Sense is how a Jedi recognizes the Force in the universe around him. This flow of the Force tells the Jedi information about their surroundings. (SWSB, IJ)
Sensis, Maxina
this eager, young xenoarchaeologist was attached to the New Republic’s Daxis Outpost, where she was the Chief of Research. Before this posting, she had planned to work as a researcher for a Corporate Sector employer. However, when she saw the promotional holovid for the New Republic Scout Service, she was hooked. She was also a close friend and respected colleague of Korren Starchaser. So, when Starchaser and his scout team discovered The Gulch in the Serianan Asteroid Belt, he brought her in immediately to investigate. A native of the Parkis System, Maxina also had a vast knowledge of the history of galactic exploration. She hoped that further scout teams would venture to the Serianan asteroids, but had to wait until the New Republic supplied them. (SWJ8)
Sensor
any of the various shipboard systems used to detect the presence of other ships or stellar bodies in the vicinity. There are many different kinds of sensors, including full-spectrum transceivers, electrophoto receptors, and hyperwave signal interceptors. (SCRE, SWSB)
Sensor Decoy
a remote probe-like device which is ejected from its parent ship and emits the same broadcast signals as the parent ship. The parent ship can then run silent, and any pursuit shis would pick up the sensor decoy and follow it. Sensor decoys are virtually impossible to determine. (WEG)
Sensor Pallet
a starship's complete scanning system, the sensor pallet consists of all the sensory systems employed by a starship. (WEG)
Sensor Stealth
another term for running a starship without generating any emissions, in order to escape detection. This requires the ship to run on main battery power, and is extremely power-consuming. If the main generators are not put back online soon, the ship will be adrift without life support. (SWSB)
Sensor Suite
another term for a sensor pallet, it denotes a starship's complete scanning system. (HSE)
Sensor Switch
a casino coin game. (HSE)
Sensorscope
this full-spectrum transceiver was used in many droids, primarily the R2 series. It includes electro-photoreceptors, dedicated energy receptors, and heat and motion sensors. The sensorscope interfaces directly with the Intellex IV internal computer, which processes the data received. (CCG4)
Sensory Plug-in
a device which allows a droid to interface with computers, sensors, and other data systems. (SME)
Sentient Tank
another name for a tank droid. (DE1)
Sentinel
huge beings used to guard the Emperor's palace on Byss, the Sentinels first appeared when the Emperor had hunted down and captured Ashka Boda. The Sentinels materialized on the battlefield and escorted the fallen Jedi Master to Coruscant. Since then, wild speculation has surrounded the unknown origins of the Sentinels. They are, in fact, clones which have been mutated by the Emperor's Dark Side Adepts. Odd chemicals and the Dark Side of the Force twist the poor beings into slaves that obey the Adepts until they are destroyed. (DE1, DESB)
Sentinel
(1) one of Grand Admiral Thraan's Interdictor-class ships, the Sentinel was used at the Battle of Bilbringi (TLC)
(2) one of three Bakuran destroyers deployed by Ossilege, in an effort to assist the New Republic in breaking the blockade of the Corellian System. (AS)
Sentinel-class Landing Craft
this Sienar Fleet Systems' design was derived from the Lambda-class shuttle, retaining the Lambda's triple-wing design. As with the Lambda, the Sentinel's two lower wings fold during landing. The Sentinel
differs from the Lambda in terms of cargo space and weapons. There are four retractable laser cannons mounted on the hull, two concussion missile launchers, a retractable ion cannon, and a retractable repeating blaster mounted beneath the cockpit. This weapons system of retractable mounts means the Sentinel-class is sleek and aerodynamic when swift transport is needed, but it can handle its own in a fight. The Sentinel also has enhanced armor plating for defense. The central section of the Sentinel is widened and elongated to allow for the transport of up to 54 soldiers and six speeder bikes, and drives the length of the craft to 20 meters. The Sentinel-class was introduced after the Battle of Yavin, and never became widely used in the Imperial fleet. Following the Battle of Endor, SFS allowed Cygnus SpaceWorks to build their own version of the Sentinel, and the craft became available to private, pro-Imperial concerns. In this way, it also found its way into New Republic fleets via front companies. (EG V, SWSE, CCG9)Senwannus'gourkahipaff
known as Sen for short, he is the senior Elder in the Oswaft society when Lando Calrissian first meets Lehesu. He is just over 1,000 meters in width, making him the largest Oswaft in the ThonBoka. During the Imperial blockade of the ThonBoka, he plays sabacc with Lando as Lando outlines a plan to break the blockade. Being somewhat more forward-thinking than his counterparts, Sen agrees with Lando's plan to fight back without violence, and it helps break the blockade in the end. Sen then asked Lehesu to become one of the rulers of the Oswaft society, fearing that his conservative nature almost cost them their lives. The apostrophe in his name represents twelve other syllables in his name, which he is too modest to use. (LCS)
Seoul
Tapper Quelev's alias when he and Talon Kaarde tried to infiltrate the Morodin safari business of Gamgalon while on Tropis-on-Varont. (EGC)
Sepan Civil War
a protracted internal battle between the Dimoks and the Ripoblus, Following the Imperial victory at Hoth, the Empire began expanding its control over these sorts of warring systems. The Empire intervened in the civil war, with the Dimoks opposing them while the Ripoblus tended to wlecome their presence. However, growing Imperial domination forced both sides to drop their gripes with the other and band together against the Empire. Both sides were defeated, and the civil war was ended. (TIE)
Sepan System
the planetary system which is home to the Dimoks and Ripoblus. (TIE)
Sepan 8
the planet, located in the Sepan System, on which Ripoblus and Dimok politicians met to discuss a joint offensive against the Empire. (TIE)
Septaas
this immense human was a member of Marl Semtin’s special forces stormtrooper battalion. Septaas accompanied Sixtus Quin to Ryloth, where they were involved in virtual combat with Rogue Squadron by Cazne’Olan. The Imperials defeated the Rogues, but the simulation resulted in a no-contest when Cazne’Olan wiped out all combatants in a firestorm. Upon returning to Tatooine, Septaas defected to the New Republic when Sixtus Quin exposed Semtin’s treachery. (XWBT)
Septapus
a seven-tentacled seas creature native to Z'trop, the septapus is a herbivorous creature with five glowing eyes. They are timid in nature, contrary to the fact that Han Solo claims to have been attacked by one in the past. (MMY)
Septevorres System
this star system, locate in the Outer Rim, has three stars at its center. (GG9)
Septoid
an insect native to the planet Eriadu. (CCG)
Sequencer Charge
this portable mine can be placed on the ground or near doors. Acitvated by time-delay or promixity sensors, the sequencer charge has much more destructive capability that a thermal detonator or IM mine. (DF2)
Serbo-bracket
this component of a repulsorlift engine is used to aqdjust the suspension properties of a landspeeder. (CFG)
Serendina Wriggler
this small creature is a favorite fingerfood of many Hutts. (THG)
Serenity
Thrawn tried to trap Zaarin near this planet by leaking false fleet movements involving it. (TIE)
Serianan Asteroid Belt
this incredibly large belt of debris is located within the Serianan System of the Outer Rim Territories. It is situated between the first planet, Serias, and the outer three worlds, but constitutes more than half the star system’s overall size. Scouts from the New Republic, led by Korren Starchaser, discovered that the asteroids were most likely the result of several planetary collisions, rather than randomly collected space debris. Many of the asteroids are marked with huge glyphs and runes. Located within the belt is a huge asteroid that contains the formation known as the Gulch. (SWJ8)
Serias
this planet, the first in the Serianan System of the Outer Rim, is the only habitable planet in the system. In between Serias and the three outermost worlds is an enormous asteroid belt which takes up more than half the star system. Sensor readings provided by Korren Starchaser and his team of scouts indicate the the asteroid belt was formed as a result of several planetary collisions. Within the belt of asteroids was a huge planetoid that contained the Gulch. (SWJ8)
Series IV Picket Ship
this large starship was manufactured by Cindev during the last years of the Old Republic. (HXW)
Series 401 Hyperdrive Motivator
a top-of-the-line starship component produced during the early years of the New Republic. (BTS)
Serooin’s Gear
this equipment store, located on the planet Betha II in the planet’s primary starport, was run by a Squib named Arrejis Mellaha. (SWJ8)
Serpent Masters
these warriors,
the paramilitary forces of Tyrann, rode flying serpents which they controlled with ultrasonic signals generated from a medallion worn around their necks. (CSW)Serper, Wyron
this Alliance undercover agent was a sensor specialist, and once infiltrated the Imperial Star Destroyer Avenger. He served Hoth’s Echo Base as a sensor and communications expert, using his knowledge of Imperial starship sensor images to filter out possible Imperial starships from the Hoth asteroids. (CCG3)
Serrata
this gas giant is a near-star located in the Elrood Sector. It is the eighth planet in the Derilyn System. Its mass is growing, and will soon be dense enough to induce fusion. (PG)
Serrian Salt
a strong spice. (WEG)
Serridge
manufacturers of large-scale shield generators for capital ships. (SCRE)
Serv-O-Droid
a defunct droid manufacturer, Serv-O-Droid built the JV-Z1 series of domestic droids. They also manufactured the CZ series of communications droids. They were one of the original non-voting contributing sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority, but went out of business shortly after signing the CSA charter. (DESB, CCG, CSA)
Servant
a model of Ubrikkian repulsorlift/ion engine used in their Talon I combat cloud car. (EGV)
Service Special Energy Projector
an extremely high-powered, hand-held blaster weapon. It is small enough to be easily concealed, but it has the power output of a starship laser cannon. It has been compared in power to one of a quad-laser batteries four cannons. (LCF)
Servodriver
the small power tools used to tighten or lossen bolts, screws, and fastners. (SW)
Servogrip
(1) a starship mechanic's tool, similar to a pair of pliers. They employ a servo-mechanism to produce greater gripping force (HSE)
(2) the mechnical grips used as hands by many droids. (HSL)
Servomotor
the small device which moves a droid's appendages. (SW, COTF)
Sesfan
a Mon Calamari, he is Ackbar's representative to the New Republic's General Council. (TLC)
Sesid
this oceanic world, the primary planet in the Sesid System, is the homeworld of the Draedan race. (GG12)
Sessehshellah
known as the Sesseh', these aliens resemble giant river otters. They have limited technology, and were no match for the Empire, which took over their homeworld of Shaymore and irresponsibly mined off most of its fossil hydrocarbon fuels. The Sesseh' asked the Alliance to help them remove the Imperial yolk, which was accomplished quickly. (RPG)
Sesswe
this city is located near Lianna, on the planet Lianna. (ML)
Sesswenna Sector
Grand Moff Tarkin ruled here for awhile, and it was here that he developed the Tarkin Doctrine of "rule by fear." (ISB)
Sestooine
Aurin Leith posed as an innocent travelled, bound for Sestooine, as part of Lieutenant Haslam's plan to infiltrate the Imperial prison on Selnesh and rescue Gebnerret Vibrion. (TFE)
Seth, Jeng
this truly psychopathic individual forms the Skulls swoop gang while growing up in the lawless back alleys of Stend VI. (GG9)
Setor
this planet was once the site of Weytin's Colony. The colony suffered from persecution and exile while there, and began searching for a new planet during the New Order. (GG2)
Sette, Urlor
this huge, well-muscled, bearded man was imprisoned at the Lusankya facility before Corran Horn was sent there. He was assigned to the mines, and supported Jan's unofficial leadership of the prisoners. It was Urlor who brought Horn before Jan, when Corran was sent to the mines. (KT)
Settov Hammer
a strong alcoholic beverage. (ML)
Sev Tok
this planet, which maintained an Imperial allegience following the Battle of Endor, was the site of Xalto Sneerzick’s death. (SWJ9)
Sevarcos
this planet is the second which orbits the star Lumea, and is most famous for its production of two kinds of spice: the common, white andris and the rare, black carsunum. (SWAJ)
Sevari
the human inhabitants of Sevarcos. (SWAJ)
Sevari Cabal
an Old Republic colony ship that originally settled the planet Sevarcos. (SWAJ)
Sevari Flashpistol
a small, holdout weapon. (KT)
Sevark
this is the Gree term used to describe any Gree who serves as an intermediary between Gree guild masters and non-Gree clients. They translate their clients’ needs to the guild masters, and also provide general escort and translation services to visitors to the Gree Enclave. The caste of sevarks developed recently, as the Imperial expansion of the galaxy led to greater traffic through the Gree Enclave. Their services are often quite expensive, but they are the only providers of this service. (SWJ8)
Seventh Security Zone
a section of the galaxy containing Walalla. (BTS)
Seventy-Seven Stars
this Lantilian cruiser was owned by the Twi'lek To'iir. (SWJ10)
Seville, Yearo
this pirate first joined a gang at a very young age, and had killed his hundredth man by the time he was fifteen. His cunning and cold-hearted nature led him to form his own gang of pirates, and he was generally regarded as the most blood-thirsty criminals in Rayter Sector during the New Order. He manipulates people extensively, and his own subordinates have become paranoid that their work would not be accepted by Seville. Yearo was a typical "swashbuckler," carrying a gold-plated blaster and an ornate walking stick, and wearing expensive, outlandish clothing. Nine parallel scars slash across his left cheek, although it is unknown how he received the. Seville was contracted by the Farool Brothers to kidnap Crying Dawn Singer and his entourage, which they did successfully. (TA)
Sevriina
this Elom term describes their underground burrows. (GG12)
Seylas, Debin
the Imperial Moff in charge of the Joralla System. (PG)
SE2 Service Droid
this droid was built in the centuries before the Clone Wars, and was designed to act as receptionists and gatekeepers. The remnants of the Empire used SE2 droids to maintain their databanks, such as the one on Bastion. (VOF)
Sficca
a plant whose beautiful blossoms were often consumed. (DESB)
SGI Systems, Incorporated
a major producer of black-market assassin droid components, SGI is headquartered on the planet Druckenwell. It was nationalized by the Empire when Palpatine assumed control of the Mid Rim's droid corporations. (SWAJ)
Sgidek
a Habeen Lambda-class shuttle operative during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
SGW-0027
the command code used to shut down the construction droids Wedge is using to clean up Coruscant following the death of the reborn Emperor Palpatine. (JS)
Sh'ner-class Planetary Assault Carrier
this pointed, oblong Ssi-ruuvi batleship is almost 750 meters in length, rivaling the Shree-class cruisers in sheer size. The Sh'ner-class assault ship is essential to any Ssi-ruuvi attack plan, although it known that only one Sh'ner-class was sent as par to fthe force which invaded the planet Bakura. The Sh'ner-class is slow and underpowered for the work it is assigned, and thus is protected by Fw'sen-class picket ships and Wurrif-class light cruisers. They have been equipped with weak shields and minimal weaponry - six ion cannons and two tractor beam projectors - which further increases the need for support craft.
The role of the Sh'ner-class carrier is to drop off D'kee-class landing ships to battle sites. Each Sh'ner-class ship is equipped with six launch bays to handle twelve D'kee-class ships it carries. The Sh'nre-class also sparsely crewed for its size. Only 60 Ssi-ruuk form the command crew and man the entechment labs. 500 P'w'eck are used for assistance and manual labor, so the ship is also riddled with stun traps. (EGV)
Sh’shak
this S’krrr warrior was his planet’s champion in the years just prior to the Empire’s invasion of the Ishanna System. He was destined to meet Mika Streev in battle on the Combat Moon, should a dispute arise between S’krrr and Rabaan. He meticulously studied human anatomy and psychology, looking for any advantage he could find. Sh’shak was short for a S’krrr, measuring only 1.7 meters in height, but he was well-trained in the ways of the warrior. He meditated prior to combat, to center his thoughts on the battle ahead. When the Empire finally decided to subjugate the system, Sh’shak and Streev were already on the Combat Moon, preparing to do battle in the ritual Combat. Imperial forces, with the help of Andos Delvaren, attempted to escalate the conflict into a full-scale war by killing both combatants. Sh’shak was hunting Streev when the Imperials began hunting Streev. Streev managed to escape, convinved Sh’shak to work together and them off. Sh’shak was injured when Commander Glave shot him in the thorax, but was rescued by Streev and a group of Alliance agents. They escaped off the moon, and agreed to join the Alliance after they hunted down Delvaren and Glave. (SWJ9)
Sh'tk'ith
a Ssi-ruuvi Elder known as Bluescale because of his coloration. He is extremely well-versed in the physiology of humans. (TB)
Sha
a Huttese term of respect. (JTH)
Sha'vah
the Noghri command for silence. (DFR)
Shaak
this unusual creature roams the plains of Naboo in great herds. They are quadripeds, although their bodies are quite immense when compared to their short, spindly legs. They have flexible snouts that are used to nibble grass and other plants, and the flesh of the shaak is considered to be a delicacy by both the native Naboo and the Gungans. Their huge body and short legs keep them out of the swamps, where they are helpless to escape. (GF)
Shaara
this young human female (about fifteen years of age) was a dancer in a Mos Eisley club frequented by Imperial soldiers. She often performed provocative dances, a sharp contrast to her innocent nature. She was simply working to support her family's moisture farm. The Imperials wanted to have their way with hre, but she fled to her family's farm. There, the Imperials killed her brother Kamma as she escaped again, this time fleeing into the southern desert. There, after a shot from her punch gun, Shaara knocks the Imperials into the Pit of Carkoon. Unfortunatelt, Shaara's speeder is disabled, and she, too, falls into the pit. All but one of the Imperials and Shaara herself are swallowed quickly. The remaining Imperial uncharacteristically saves Shaara from one of the Sarlacc's tentacles, and is captured himself. The Sarlacc then grabbed her, but instead of dragging her into its maw, it flings her out of the pit. It may have been because she was still dressed in her metallic dancer's outfit, or it may have been that the Sarlacc knew she was in trouble and helped her. No one will ever know. (TJP)
Shabba
a member of the ground team supporting the X-Wing Rogue Squadron, Shabba was a green-skinned humanoid with pointed ears. (XWRS)
Shabell
a Nightsister on Dathomir, she detected the thermal detonator Han tried to carry into Zsinj's warroom and deactivated it with a command from the Force. (CPL)
Shad
this is the capital city of the planet Melinz. (CRO)
Shadiru
this is one of the Outer Rim's most populoar hotel chains. (GG9)
Shador
a Strike-class cruiser in the Valiant's battle fleet. (ISB)
Shadow Academy
this huge, cloaked space station, found in the Core Systems, was a training center for Dark Jedi set up by Brakiss following his departure from Yavin 4. He consolidated Imperial money and discovered exiled Nightsisters to help create the station. Brakiss, at the direction of the Imperial leaders of the time, set a number of self-destruction devices on the station, for use in the event that the students of the Dark Side revolted against their instructors. These devices could also be used to destroy the station, should it come into the hands of the New Republic. Brakiss used the station's cloaking ability to maneuver it into position near Coruscant, in an effort to steal much-needed supplies from Republic transports. Raids were launched from the cloaked station, using the modified assault shuttle employed in the attack on GemDiver Station. The transport ship Moon Dash was a victim of a collision with the cloaked station.
The station continued to grow, though, under the watchful eyes of Brakiss and Tamith Kai. When the reborn Emperor Palpatine arrived on the station, Brakiss was honored. They began planning to attack the Jedi Academy on Yavin 4, but Brakiss began to doubt the Emperor’s motives when he continually snuffed the young Imperial. At the end of the attack, Brakiss went to confront Palpatine, only to find that the Emperor was really a clever ruse perpetrated by four former Imperial Royal Guards. Brakiss killed all but one of them, who managed to set off the Shadow Academy’s self-destruct systems. He escaped before the station exploded, killing Brakiss. (SA, LO, JUS)
Shadow Barnacle
an underground-dwelling creature native to Coruscant. (ISU)
Shadow Chaser
Garowyn's state-of-the-art, quantum-armored starship used to transport potential Jedi to the Shadow Academy. When Luke Skywalker and Tenel Ka infiltrated the station, they stole the Shadow Chaser as their escape ship. The New Republic confiscated the ship, but later gave it to Luke for his own use. It was put it to good use at the Jedi praxeum on Yavin 4 as a transport. (SA, LO)
Shadow Droid
designed by Umak Leth and Emperor Palpatine, these attack craft are basically cybernetic starfighters. They are pilotless, for the most part, but are controlled by the biologically-maintained brains of dead Imperial fighter pilots. These brains have been twisted through exposure to the Dark Side of the Force, and obey any command to the death. Shadow Droids were produced in the Deep Core during the period when Emperor Palpatine was reborn on Byss. (DE2)
Shadow Forest
this area of the wroshys trees surrounding Rwookrrorro is a densely-forested area in which the bridal-veil sucker and mock shyr compete with the rroshm and rkkrrkkrl for dominance. Deep in the Forest is located the Well of the Dead. (TT)
Shadow Keeper
this five-limbed creature lived in the lowest depths of the jungle on Kashyyyk, at the fourth level of the biosphere. It is a carnivore, and prefers to hunt for fresh meat rather than scavenge for food. They are not brave or strong enough to attack a large Wookiee, but they have a long history of being a vicious hunter. (TT, RD)
Shadow Runner
this slip-winged starship was owned by Hok and Timar Daragon, and was used to run supplies to the rebels in the ancient Koros System. In a fateful run to bring supplies to the rebels on Kirrek, the Daragons were caught in the middle of the final battle on the planet. The Jedi Knights, using battle meditiation techniques, had quelled all the hardest warriors into a cease-fire. However, a few stray minds attempted to kill as many of Empress Teta’s troops as they could. In the cross-fire, the Shadow Runner was struck twice and destroyed. (GAS)
Shadow Traproom
this archaeological discovery was found on the planet Liok. Two Obroan Institute explorers - Dreiss and Mokem - were killed during the initial excavations of the site. (TT)
Shaelo Cliffs
the Empire had a base located within these cliffs during the Galactic Civil War. The cliffs are located on the planet Harix. (CSWEA)
Shak
this Twi'lek clan ran the Kala'uun Starport on Ryloth. (KT)
Shaka-ka
this Barabel hunter and tactician organized her fellow Barabels against the atrocities committed by Planetary Safaris against her people. The safari corporation petitioned the Empire to eradicate the "savages," despite the fact that the Barabel were obviously sentient. When Captain Alater and sector governor Paro Lanto exposed Planetary Safaris' deception and admitted Barab I into the Empire, Shaka-ka commissioned and built the city and starport at Alater-ka. (GG4)
'Shakal
a Hapan term translated as 'worthy.' (CPL)
Shakker
an Alliance Lambda-class shuttle captured during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Shakra
this bounty hunter was one of the few who accepted the challenge of capturing Bornan Thul, after the Alderaanian stole a datadisk from Nolaa Tarkona. She nearly outwitted Boba Fett by capturing Thul’s ship and boarding it, but Thul had set it to self-destruct if he were captured, and Shakra died in the explosion. Shakra was a frilled, reptiloid. (TEP)
Shaktul
this female Barabel bounty hunter was the first to stumble onto Luke Skywalker following the Battle of Hoth. She and her band had heard of both the Imperial bounty on Luke, issued by Darth Vader, and Prince Xizor's bounty. As a Barabel, she held a deep respect for the Jedi Knights, but capturing Luke and turning him over to the highest bidder was just good business. Luke managed to escape from her before she could deliver him to either Vader or Xizor
. Shaktul was later contacted by Xizor’s niece, Savan, in the hopes that the Barabel could track down the human replica droid Guri. She staked out Doctor Thrumble’s labs on the world, noting the increased defenses after Kar Yang failed to capture Guri. Note that she is called Skahtul in the Dark Horse Comics version of Shadows of the Empire. (SE, SEE)Shala
this Hutt maintained a group of pirates attached to the Invids. Shala and much of his team were nearly killed in a attack on a spice shipment coming out of Kessel, when New Republic warships intercepted them. One of his freighters was sucked into the Maw before Leonia Tavria could arrive with the Invidious and drive off the Republic's forces. When Corran Horn began scaring the residents of Vlarnya with his "avenging Jedi"persona, Shala simply took it as a challenge and began to have his pirates perform more and more heinous crimes, in an effort to draw out the Jedi. Shala also had his demolitions expert, Rach'talik, create a trap for him. However, Shala overestimated the Twi'lek's loyalty. Rach'talik built a trap that would kill both Shala and the Jedi. When Corran attempted to remove the deadHutt switch Shala was holding, the only thing he did was scare the Hutt into dropping it. Rach'talik's laser-flechette armaments went off perfectly, reducing Shala to a puddle of laser-blasted flesh. Corran managed to escape with the help of the Force. (IJ)
Shalaman
a type of tree native to the planet Belsavis, shalaman wood was often used in furniture and in stair railings. (COJ)
Shalam
this planet opened negotiations with the New Republic some 13 years after the Battle of Endor. (TBH)
Shalamite
this is the name used by the natives of the planet Shalam. (TBH)
Shaldania Parade
this huge procession of floats, bands, and military regiments was known throughout the galaxy as the first true event of Fete Week on Coruscant. (SWJ8)
Shalik
this family of Sedrians is one of the few that lived off-planet from Sedri. They were employed by the Empire to maintain the Imperial aquaria on Kailor V. (GG4)
Shallamar
this female Barabel once accused Han Solo of cheating at sabacc on Barab One, shortly after Han had been discharged from the Imperial Navy. He had won fair and square, but Shallamar was angry. Her female Devaronian partner fled the encounter, so Shallamar attacked by herself. Han tried to draw his blaster, but the sight hung up in his holster. The fight was quickly ended when Chewbacca picked up Shallamar and flung her across the room. Han and Chewie fled into the night. After the encounter, Han filed off the blaster’s sight for easier drawing.
He met up with Shallamar again on Cloud City, for the huge sabacc tournament there. She had to be physically restrained from injuring Solo, because she still held a grugde against him. The casino security on Cloud City proved that Han was free of skifters and other sabacc cheating devices, and Shallamar was sent on her way. (THG, RD)
Shallence, Ellisa
this Baroness-Administrator of Cloud City was in charge of the outpost when Lobot was arrested for theft. She made the young rogue a deal: spend a lifetime in prison, or serve Cloud City as a cyborg computer interface. Lobot chose to serve the City. (EGC)
Shamarok
a small, flying rodent native to the planet Ithor. These creatures have the ability to mimic the voices and sounds of other creatures. (SWAJ)
Shamd City
this is one of two major cities on the eastern continent of Kirima, and is the site of a major staroport. (TSK)
Shamus
Admiral Zaarin's modifed Nebulon-B2 frigate, it was his command ship during the Galactic Civil War. He used it to transport the various TIE prototypes he was developing. It was attacked numerous times by Alliance starfighters, but always managed to survive and perpetuate the TIE Fighter growth pattern. He used it to launch his attack on Emperor Palpatine at Coruscant. (TIE)
Shana
a female Mistryl guard working for Mara Jade. She was killed when Tol Sivron took the Death Star prototype from the Maw Installation and attacked Kessel. A shot from the station's superlaser caught her ship and destroyed it. (COTF)
Shandria L'hnnar
this operative for the New Republic attended the Imperial Institute of Higher Studies on Ferrhast. (SWAJ)
Shanga, Klyn
the farmer-turned-militia Leader who led a rag-tag team of vigilantes across the galaxy to kill Vuffi Raa, who they believe was the cause of the destruction of the Renatasia System. Shanga's militia was hired by Rokur Gepta, who played Shanga's anger at Vuffi Raa for nearly destroying his system against his own need for revenge against Lando. He commands a specially-built combination of starfighters. None of the 24 ships are identical, but all are physically linked to a huge flying energy source. It appears to be a large, space-going spider when first encountered. Shanga has many titles in his rag-tag militia, including Fleet Admiral of the Renatasian Confederation. His face is covered with scars, so much so that it appears he has no original skin on his face. Shanga was a farmer in the Mathilde nation-state, and grew up as a warrior in the various interstate wars on Renatasia III. (LCF, LCS)
Shanko
three-meter-tall insectoid owner of Shanko's Hive with three pairs of arms. He also tends bar. (SA)
Shanko's Hive
an establishment on Borgo Prime, it was a cone-shaped building sealed in its own atmosphere. It was colored grayish-green.
(SA)
Shankti Drive Works
this company was headquartered in the city of D'larah, on the planet Demophon. They were among the forerunners in hyperdrive manufacturing and development, and created the hyperdrive motivators used on Imperial-class Star Destroyers. (SN)
Shannador's Revenge
a two-kilometer-long Invincible-class Dreadnaught used by the Corporate Sector Authority. It intercepted a disguised Millennium Falcon when Han Solo and Chewbacca try to escape from Orron III. (HSE, CSA)
Shantipole
one of the Roche asteroids inhabited by the Verpine. It was the site of a research station that developed the B-Wing. (SFS)
Shantipole
the Alliance Corvette used to evacuate the Verpines working on the Shantipole Project with Admiral Ackbar. They were forced to evacuate when the project was compromised by a spy. (XW)
Shantipole Project
a joint venture commissioned by Admiral Ackbar and the Verpine colonies of Slayn & Korpil, the Shantipole Project was designed to create more effective starfighters to combat the growing Imperial war machine. The primary offspring of the Project was the B-Wing starfighter. It was nearly taken over by Captain Kolaff and the Empire during the development of the B-Wing Expanded, but Alliance agents working with Ackbar were able to drive Kolaff off. (SFS)
Shape Throwing
this is the act of a non-corporeal deity, in which the deity creates a physical manifestation of itself. (CSWDW)
Shar Dakhan
this ancient Sith magician was one of Naga Sadow’s supporters. He was one of the primary planners and organizers of Sadow’s naval fleet, which was created to attack the Old Republic and expand the Sith Empire. (FOSE)
Sharden, Eida
this woman was a wealthy entrepreneur native to the planet Exocron. She was a long-time friend of Captain Horzao Darr, although he didn't know that she was also a member of the western pirates who loathed the Devisors and wanted technology returned to the people. When Darr suggested to Kaiya Adrimetrum that Eida could help free the crew of the FarStar, she agreed, but only if Adrimetrum would provide her with enough technical information to allow her to create modern hyperdrives and computer systems. (KO)
Shardra
this smuggler worked in the Corporate Sector, where she met and fell in love with Doc, the former Klaus Vandangante. They were married, and had a daughter, Jessa. Shardra did not live to see her daughter grow up, however, as she was suddenly killed in a fuel dump explosion. (CSA)
Shargael
this Imperial Moff survived the aftermath of the Battle of Endor, managing to maintain control of I-sector in the process. (POT)
Shark
an Imperial assault transport operative during the Galactic Civil War. It was protecting station NL-1 during Thrawn's visit. (TIE)
Sharky
a group of Alliance YT-1300s destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Sharockk
this intelligent, attractive woman served Santhe/Sienar Technologies as a receptionist at the corporation's Lianna headquarters. She is very good at sifting out the riff-raff from the real businessbeings, and is tough as a Wookiee when it comes to keeping them out. (ML)
Sharpshooter V
BlasTech's modified blaster carbine, this weapon has been fitted with a multi-spectrum targetting sight. This addition, when coupled with the Sharpshooter's tightly-coherent energy bolt, makes the weapon deadly accurate over a long range. The combination of these two advances drains an incredible amount of power from the weapon, however. (ISB)
Sharu
many fabulous legends held that the Sharu were an ancient alien race which inhabited the Rafa System, but which mysteriously disappeared ages ago. They were a technologically-advanced race, as evidenced by the wonderful buildings and monuments they built throughout the system. They left a treasure trove of artifacts behind, many of them left to their descendents, the Toka. One of them was the Mindharp, which was rumored to be a way that the Toka could recall the Sharu from their hiding it the Toka were in dire straits. The Sharu were described as "superhumanoids" by scholars, and are believed to have lived in an incredibly long period of advanced evolution, possibly billions of years. When the first humans came to the Rafa System, they befriended the Sharu. When the Sharu were forced to disappear, some bind with the humans was broken. Those humans, the ancestors of the Toka, were unable to recover from this breaking of contact. All of this was disproved when Lando Calrissian and Mohs found the Mindharp on Rafa V. It was then revealed that the Sharu, fearing some threat to their civilization, decided to hide their knowledge and intellect until it was safe to re-emerge. They built huge structures which resembled living spaces but where really vast computer banks of stored knowledge. They devised a grand scheme in which their race could survive, but it required them to be rendered ignorant, and their knowledge stored in the computer banks. They developed the life-crystals as a device which would continually sap the intellect and knowledge from all subsequent generations, maintaining the disguise of the simple-minded Toka. A single member of each generation would be allowed access to the ancient knowledge. This High Singer would keep the hidden Sharu alive by teaching various chants and rituals to the Toka. The Singer's duty was to await the coming of the Bearer and the Emissary, or pass on his knowledge to the next generation. In order to unlock the captive Sharu intelligence, the ancients created the Mindharp, which they hid in the Great Pyramid on Rafa V, and the Key of the Overpeople, which they sent out of the Rafa System. When the threat to the Sharu had passed, the Bearer would arrive in the Rafa System with the Emissary, bearing the Key. He would then use the Key in the Great Lock, entering the pyramid and finding the Mindharp. He would then use the Mindharp to release the Sharu. The Toka Mohs was just about to pass on his duties as High Singer when Lando Calrissian entered the Rafa System. Lando and his droid, Vuffi Raa, were set up by Duttes Mer and Rokur Gepta as the Bearer and the Emissary, respectively. Together, Lando, Mohs, and Vuffi Raa retrieved the Mindharp, only to have it stolen by Duttes Mer, who believed it could control the minds of others. He activated it, thus beginning a system-wide reshaping of the land. Mer was absorbed by the Mindharp as it started activating the Sharu computer banks. The Rafa System continued to undergo massive geological and physical changes, in preparation for the return of the Sharu. (LCM)
Shas’mink
this is a Laerdocian swear-word. (SOP)
Shasa Tiel
this female Ishi Tib was an accountant for SoroSuub until she was blackmailed into working for Jabba the Hutt. She served as an assistant to Mosep, but hated her job and secretly longed to escape from Jabba. (CCG7)
Shasfath Cluster
an area of the galaxy located near the Inner Rim and the Expansion Region. (SWAJ)
Shashay
this race of avians descended from birds on the planet Crytal Nest. They are humanoid in basic appearance, with colorful plumage and vestigial wings. Their wings are no longer used for flying, but will allow the Shashay to glide across a short distance. They are a graceful race, but are also given to quick tempers. The Shashay communicate with a wondrously-rich series of trills and riffs, and those Shashay which have left the planet are known as space singers. Because of their ability to manipulate the various musical arrangements required of their songs, the Shashay have developed large brains, and have the innate ability to calculate galactic navigational coordinates. This ability also garnered them the nickname space singers. (TA)
Shassa
this is a curse used by the natives of Emberlene. (SOP)
Shatoon Monastery
a religious retreat on the planet Onderon. (EE)
Shatoyo
an old Jedi Master who, at the Assembly on Deneba, spoke out on the way the Dark Side and the Sith teachings behave. (DLS)
Shatuun
this planet is a largely uninhabited world found in the Kathol Outback between the Uukaablis and Nah'Malis Systems. Its surface is dominated by rugged moutain ranges which are continually strafed by intense electrical storms. This combination means that travellers between Uukaablis and Danoor rarely, if ever, stop here. This was quite all right with a pair of Duinuogwuin star dragons who decided to reproduce there. They created a home for themselves some 60 years before the Battle of Endor, but were quite reclusive in their ways. They would accept visitors they believe they can trust, since they didn't want the rest of the Outback to know they were there. (KO)
Shaum Hii
a oceanic planet located in the Tragan Cluster, Shaum Hii is the homeworld of the Kian'thar race. It is known for its loud, raucous derlac "cattle markets." (DFR, GG12)
Shaupat
this nocturnal Nabooan predator uses its claws to cut up its prey into small pieces, since its mouth is quite small. The blood of the shaupat contains an alkyl poison which is deadly to some other carnivores, helping the shaupat avoid being eaten. The bite of a shaupat is also quite painful, as their saliva has a mildly poisonous element in it as well. The Gungans have discovered that the shaupat blood can be distilled and used as a bleach-like stain remover. (GF)
Shavit
this is a swear word used by the farmers of Pakrik Minor. (VOF)
Shawda Ubb
this alien race, native to the planet Manpha, resembles a pot-bellied amphibian. They have green skin that covers their bulbous body, which is supported by spindly arms and legs. Their small heads are dominated by heavy brow-ridges, and a thin row of knobs runs from their foreheads down their necks. When cornered or attacked, Shawda Ubb can spit a paraluzing poison at their enemies. (CCG9)
Shawpee Gang
this gang of mild-mannered hoodlums patrolled the street of Mos Eisley during the last years of the New Order. (CCG9)
Shawti
one of the many Hutt colony worlds, Shawti was also a breeding world for many of their slave races. Clan Desilijic bred Klatooinan slaves on this world. (CCG9)
Shay
a native of Targonn, Shay led a series of attacks on the dictator Craw. The Targonnians he led were known as Revoltists, and tried to overthrow Craw's despotical reign. He failed to overthrow Craw, but did manage to rescue the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO from Craw's clutches. The droids were reunited with Master Zorneth, who eventually toppled Craw's empire. (DRO)
Shaymore
home planet of the Sessehshallah, it was mined extensively for its fossil hydrocarbon-based fuels. The Alliance helped to free the planet from Imperial control. (RPG)
Shazeen
a older Swimmer living in the Dellaltian lake near J'uoch's mining camp, he is Kasarax's uncle. Shazeen was the Top Bull on the lake when Kasarax decided to take control of the lake, and was bested in a race by Kasarax. This meant Shazeen had to submit to Kasarax's usurious practices. This ended when Han Solo bargained for transport across the lake. At first, Shazeen thought Hasti was Lanni, since she had dressed in the same clothes Lanni had worn a few months earlier. This spurred Han's group on, since it gave them another clue as to where Lanni might have been going just before she was killed. Kasarax demanded 40 driit each, to transport the group across the lake, which enraged Shazeen. Shazeen offered to transport them for nothing, in an effort to get Kasarax angry. It worked, and a challenge race ensued. The race quickly degraded into physical combat, in which Shazeen overcame the younger Kasarax and forced him to submit. This ended Kasarax's control of the lake. (HSL)
Shea
this Cerean woman was Ki-Adi-Mundi’s bond wife. He was reluctant to have a child with her, for births with his other honor-wives had always produced girls. She was somewhat sensitive to the Force. Ki desperately wanted a son, and after he rescued Slyvn from Ephant Mon, they agreed to try and have a child of their own. (PTR)
Shedra Line
this section of the monorail commutubes that criss-cross Umgul City runs through the center of the city. (JASB)
Shek Barayel
this Chief Councilor of the planet Indus San was assassinated by Imperial forces at the planet's Council Hall. The Imperial hoped to blame the assassination on New Republic operatives, in an effort to keep Indu San from joining the Republic. (SWAJ)
Shell Bat
a flying reptile from Doallyn's homeworld of Geran. (TJP)
Shell One
the inner section of Centerpoint Station, surrounding the open space of Hollowtown. The entire central sphere of the station was divided into shells. (SC)
Shell-head
this derogatory term is used by the Rabaanites to describe the S’krrr race. (SWJ9)
Shelova Week
this traditional Herglic holiday celebrates commerce and family, two things which are interrelated to the Herglic race. A prominent holiday in the Tapani Sector, Shelova Week is a time to exchange gifts, make new business alliances, discuss trade arrangements, and spend time with family members. As the human population of the sector began interacting with the Herglics, they too began celebrating the holiday, although many humans simply take vacation instead of also developing business partnetships. (LE)
Shelvay, Corwin
this young human was full of good intentions, but he was quick to anger. He was taken as an apprentice to the Jedi Knight Darrin Arkanian, who tried to teach Corwin of the Force. Corwin was a quick student, but felt that his powers should be used directly against the Empire. Arkanian tried to get Corwin to control his emotions at every turn. Together, they traversed the galaxy, staying one step ahead of the authorities while searching for surviving Jedi Knights. During one mission, Corwin was captured and brought to Coruscant. There, High Inquisitor Tremayne tortured him in an attempt to reveal Arkanian's whereabouts. Corwin resisted until Arkanian attempted to rescue him. In a battle with Tremayne, Arkanian was cut down, and Corwin became enraged. He leapt after Tremayne and lashed out, severing Tremayne's arm and damaging his face with a lightsaber. Corwin and Arkanian fled, but Arkanian died a few days later.
Corwin realized that, in the battle with Tremayne, he had touched the Dark Side of the Force. In a vision some time later, Corwin saw himself as Tremayne's twin, and this shocked him back to the Light Side. Corwin then tried to return to his home, only to find that the Empire had killed his family ten years earlier. What he didn't know is that they had spared the life of his sister, Elena. Corwin, cut loose from all the ties that mattered to him, roamed the Outer Rim until he met Devon Fuller. Fuller's hatred for the Empire touched Corwin's anti-Imperial feelings, and drove Corwin to join the Alliance. Thus, he became an invaluable operative and recruiter in the Outer Rim. (GG9)
Shelvay, Elena
the sister of Corwin Shelvay, Elena was not killed when the Empire murdered the Shelvay family. She was brought to High Inquisitor Tremayne, who sent her to COMPNOR for training. After spending time in the Imperial Security Bureau's Re-Education program, she came to believe that Corwin was the cause of the deaths of her parents. She was brainwashed into hating him, and has become emotionally unstable and disjointed because of it. However, she also became a competant ISB agent, and was assigned as an aide to Moff Balfour. (GG9)
Shemsher
a Ripoblus Nebulon-B Frigate captured by the Empire during the Sepan Civil War. (TIE)
Shen
(1) a member of Leia's crew to the Katana. fleet (DFR)
(2) a sister of the Singing Mountain clan on Dathomir. (CPL)
Sheneel
this graceful creature is a dancer/acrobat who works for Kersh Lauskner’s Travelling Animal/Acrobatic Arcadium. She mesmerizes audiences with her turquoise-hued, iridescent skin and long, silver hair. (GCQ)
Shensarile V
this could be a type for Shesharile V. (ML)
Sheris
this Outer Rim world was the sight of a repulsortank battle between the New Republic and Imperial forces. The battle occurred in Bhir’khi Pass, near the end of the reign of Grand Admiral Thrawn. (SWJ9)
Shesharile
this gas giant, the primary planet in the Shesharile System, is located in the Minos Cluster. It has a number of moons. Two of them, Shesharile 5 and Shesharile 6, are large enough to be planets, and are capable of supporting life. They are known as the Twin Planets, despite the fact that they are moons. (SWAJ, GG6)
Shesharile 5
this fifth moon of the gas giant Shesharile is large enough to be a planet itself. Along with Sesharile 6, they are known as the "Twin Planets" despite the fact that they are moons. Shesharile 5 has been devastated by the corrupt government that runs them. This moon is known for its resorts, but they are dirty and care little about the environment they are destroying. Pollution has led to ecological disaster, and the inhabitants have regressed to become warring factions. Each blames the others for destroying the twins. Much of the commerce on the moon was centered around making the Imperials that controlled the Minos Cluster happy, so when the Empire pulled out Shesharile 5 went into a swift decline. Much of the planet is run by gangs under the control fo Yerkys ne Dago. The average day on Shesharile 5 lasts 26 standard hours, and its year lasts 377 local days. (SWAJ, GG6)
Shesharile 6
this sixth moon of the gas giant Shesharile is large enough to be a planet itself. Along with Shesharile 5, they are known as the "Twin Planets," even though they are moons. Like its twin Shesharile 5, Shesharile 6 has been devastated by the corrupt government that runs them. Shesharile 6 is run by the Twi’lek crimelord Yerkys ne Dago, who also controls Shesharile 5 with a group of gangs. Pollution which has run rampant on Shesharile 5 has found its way to Shesharile 6, and the moon has been continually polluted over the years. The average day on Shesharile 6 lasts 26 standard hours, and its year lasts 377 local days. (SWAJ, GG6)
Shesharilian Vodka
this powerful liquor is fermented and bottled in the Shesharile System. (GG6)
Shi'ido
a rare race of shapeshifting aliens, the Shi'ido have the uncanny ability to fog the minds of those around them. These two traits allow the Shi'ido to co-exist with nearly any other race as if they were members of it. They can appear to be almost any species, and can cloud the minds of those around them to reduce suspicions. For these reasons, the Shi'ido are thought of as disreputable spies and assassins, roles for which they were sought after by the Empire and large, criminal organizations. (ISU)
Shiarha
the roots of this plant have been shown to counteract the deadly effects of the Direllian Plague. Shiarha grows in the dense, humid rainforests of Kirtania. (SWAJ)
Shibatthi
this New Republic Senator held Han Solo to blame for firing the shots which started the riots on Bothawui, shortly after the revelation of the Caamas Document, even though there was no supporting evidence. (SOP)
Shibric
Riij Winward claimed to be travelling from Tramanos to Shibric when he was captured by Captain Niriz while on the Hopskip. (TFE)
Shield
this Defender-class assault carrier was part of the New Republic's Fifth Battle Group, and participated in the initial blockade of the planet Doornik-319 during the Yevethan Purge. (SOL)
Shield Bicapsular Directrix
abbreviated SBD, this is a measure of a starship shield's rate of recharge. (WEG)
Shield Generator
a power source used to create and maintain a deflector shield. They are often ground-based implements which use a focusing dish to project the shield around a ship, a building, or parts of a planet. (ROTJ)
Shield Hover
a maneuver which tests the shield integrity of a starship, the shield hover involves maintaining a starship's weight off the ground with nothing but its shields. The ship is first lifted by its repulsors, then the shields are activated. The landing gear is retracted, and the repulsors are then slowly cut off. If the shields hold, the ship then hovers above the ground. Good pilots are ready, in case the shields fail, to engage the repulsors and catch the ship before it crashes back to the ground. In some cases, either the forward or aft shield will go, while the other remains intact. This can cause the ship to bounce and flip over onto its topside, causing greater collateral damage. (AC)
Shield Projector
a shipboard component which generates and projects a defensive shield around a starship. They can be small (such as the Chempat projectors used on X- and Y-Wings) or large (such as the Serridge SEAL system). They create deflector shields which roughly follow the contour of the ship. (SW, SCRE)
Shieldship
a huge, umbrella-shaped craft used to shield spacecraft from the heat of Nkllon's sun. It was one of the first creations of the Republic Engineering Corporation. The design specifications were originally formed by Lando Calrissian. It is basically a curved, 800-meter dish on top, with a 400-meter long cylinder extending from the bottom. The underside of the dish is packed with various cooling systems, while the cylinder contains the main drive. The shieldships proved to be hard to pilot, because of their unique configuration and the rigors of keeping the large ships in place to protect smaller craft. Also, due to the harsh conditions in which they operation, shieldships require constant maintenance of their shields and cooling systems. Lando originally purchased twelve shieldships, allowing him to make three trips from the shieldship depot on Qat Chrystac to Nkllon per day. This allowed plenty of downtime for the repairs necessary to keep the ships running well. After the destruction of Nomad City by Grand Admiral Thrawn, no other shieldships have been built. (HTTE, EGV)
Shieldship 9
shieldship assigned to escort the Millennium Falcon and Luke's X-wing to Nomad City. (HTTE)
Shiftshield
any type of deflector shield which helps deflect solid material, rather than energy. They are used to deflect small meteorites. (SWN)
Shild, Sarn
this former Moff controlled the Hutt space arund Nal Hutta during the early years of the New Order. A tall, sallow man with ascetic looks, Shild wore no jewelry except for a black krayt dragon pearl in one earlobe, mirroring his jet-black hair and black uniform. He received several unsolicited "political contributions" and other gifts from the Hutts, and he, in turn, left the Hutts alone to do business as they pleased. He honored this agreement until a group of rebels, smuggled onto the planet Rampa II, destroyed an Imperial outpost there. Shild then issued orders to cut off any and all smuggling in his sector, and bring the Hutts to their knees. Jabb and Jiliac sent Han Solo to bribe the Moff, but he refused to be swayed. He ordered Admiral Greelanx to attack Nar Shaddaa and wipe out the smugglers’ moon, but the assault failed for several reasons. Shild retired to his estate on Teth, only to learn that his beautiful aide - cunningly played by Bria Tharen - had left him. Rather than face the wrath of the Emperor, Shild committed suicide. (THG, RD)
Shilley’s
this dark, seedy cantina, owned by the Morganian Tan Shilley, is located in the heart of Gralleenya city, on Questal. It was the favored locale for illegal meetings and transactions, although it was considered neutral ground between law and order. The owner paid good, hard credits to both sides to keep it that way. (GCQ)
Shimmer
this frozen world was the site of an Alliance labor camp. (SWAJ)
Shimmersilk
a stylish fabric used for women's clothing. (HSE)
Shimsha
a pleasant-smelling flower found on Kuan. (TIE)
Shiner
this R2 astromech unit served as Myn Donos' co-pilot as a member of Wraith Squadron. (WS)
Shinkai Abyss
an underwater chasm measuring 5,000 kilometers in length, found in the oceans of Spira. Its walls are encrusted with crystals. (SWAJ)
Shinnan
this woman was a native of the planet Ennth. She was among the first to greet Zekk, when the youth returned to his homeworld in the midst of its worst devastation. She was married to the leader Rastur, and they all worked relentlessly to evacuate Another Hopetown and its environs during the earthquakes and fires. She had been a friend of Zekk’s when he was a child, although she was four years older than he was. When the last of the evacuees was aboard a transport, she took a break and returned to her home to retrieve the plans she and Rastur had for rebuilding their home. She was caught in a sudden earthquake, and was killed when the old homestead collapsed on top of her. (SHA)
Ship’s Operating License
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 SOL, this document identified the starship and its owner as being cleared to operate in interstellar space. (SWJ9)
ShipFinder
this was the name of Drooim-Durtha Systems’ subspace tracking device. Its developed was contracted out to Neb Ufentes, and was unique in that it was so small. The smaller size meant that it had a shorter operational lifespan before it needed recharging, but Ufentes helped prolong its life by designing it to send out bursts of particles at preset intervals rather than continuously. The interval can be programmed in, but a faster interval decreases its operational span. Ufentes had developed a prototype that would last up to eight days, but it was stolen by the crimelord Mahk’khar. In the heist, Mahk’khar killed Ufentes. (SWJ8)
Shire, Tanith
a supply tug operator at the Fondor shipyards, Tanith Shire worked as a slave of the Serpent Masters by crashing drone barges onto their planet for salvaging. She and her father were forced to crash-land on the desert world many years before the Battle of Yavin. She was rescued from Fondor by Luke Skywalker when he stole the plans to the Super-class Star Destroyer Executor. They fled the planet together, and returned to the only homeworld she knew. Both were quickly placed in the slave levels of the Great Well. After a time, they defeated the Serpent Masters and freed her people. She fell in love with Luke, but decided not to leave her people when he returned to Yavin 4. (CSW)
Shirley
a Dilonexan woman, second cousin to Bernie the customs inspector. (LCF)
Shirmar Base
this is a staging area and processing center the Ugnuaghts built on Drudonna. It allows them to easy access to Velser's Ring. (GG2)
Shiro
this is a species of slow-moving, turtle-like amphibians native to the planet Naboo. The flesh of the shiro is used by the Gungans in a tasty stew. (GF)
Shiro Trap
this symbiotic pair of creatures, native to the planet Naboo, is really a tooke-trap plant which has grown onto the top part of the shiro. The relationship allows the shiro to be camouflaged by the tooke trap plant, so predators won’t notice it; the tooke trap plant, on the other hand, is protected from being uprooted and eaten by clodhoppers and other Naboo herbivores. (GF)
Shish
one of the communications officers that worked for Booster Terrik aboard the Errant Venture. (SOP)
Shistavanen
a race of wolf-like bipeds whose eyes glow red. They are native to the Uvena system, and are veiled in mystery throughout the galaxy. They are hunters by nature, and are known for their abilities as bounty hunters and scouts. The Empire has enlisted the aid of the Shistavanen many times, in an effort to explore the farthest reaches of the galaxy. (SW, SCRE)
Shlith-Dan
this Arconan criminal is distinguishable by his dark grey skin, which has several deep brown stripes. He is also addicted to salt, as denoted by his golden eyes. His addiction spans most of his life, and his later years have been spent as a dealer in salt, further deepening his dependence. His small criminal empire grew after he migrated into the Minos Cluster, where his black market network is bested only by that of Yerkys ne Dago. He hoped to locate a method of inducing a similar form of addiction in humans, and succeeded during the Galactic Civil War. He discovered a fungus which, when given to the people of Shesharile 5 and 6, created an intense addiction that nearly tore the worlds apart. (GG6)
Shnick, Tecknel
this underworld leader controls much of the shipping that leaves Travnin. (GG6)
Sho’ban Do
this near-human, a settler of the planet Pitann, was the runner-up in the presidential election that elevated Chandra Hobat to power in the Kathol Republic. Do believed that Hobat’s political stance would ruin the Kathol Republic. He felt that the Republic should remain isolated from the Empire and the New Republic, and maintain its self-sufficiency. At the time Moff Sarne sent Rolf Treidum into the Kathol Outback, disguised as a New Republic fleet, to make trouble, Sho’ban Do’s political position was strengthened. Do was a short, barrel-chested person with a wide face, and hoped to name himself the leader of the Kathol Tyranny. He was also the main prponent in the sport of gladiator droid wars, hoping to develop a droid army that he could use against his enemies. (KO)
Shoame, Trann
this man was the leader of the Qektoth Confederation in the years following the Battle of Endor. Shoame advocated and supported the development of biochemical weapons to use against the weakers races of the galaxy, and tested one of them on the crew of the FarStar. Shoame also negotiated for the rights toseel the biochemical weapon with an unknown agent, trading the weapon for ships from which to unleash the weapon. (KO)
Shoaneb Culu
a blind, humanoid Jedi who is well-versed in the Jedi Prophecies, she attended the Jedi Assembly on Deneba to discuss the Krath. She is a Miraluka native of the planet Alpheridies. She is killed in the Cron System, when Aleema tried to defeat the Jedi Knights by ripping the core from a Cron star. (FNU, DLS)
Shobquix Yards
this starship manufacturer built the Gauntlet starfighter. (CSA, WEG)
Shock Grenade
any explosive device which uses shock waves, instead of shrapnel, to cause damage. They are similar to pressure bombs. (HSE)
Shock Raiders
this was an elite squadron of Black Sun starfighter pilots. (SSE)
Shockball
an athletic competition in which two teams try to pass a charged orb into their opponent's goal. They use insulated mitts to pass the orb. (HSL)
Shockwave
Harrsk's flagship Imperial-class Star Destroyer, it was built at his own hidden shipyards in the Core Systems. The Star Destroyer was ravaged by Teradoc's fleet while Harrsk was discussing unification with Admiral Daala, and exploded while Kratas was on board. (DS)
Shockwhip
this vicious weapon is formed from a thin strand of flexsteel connected to an insulated handgrip. Within the grip is a small power generator, which produces a stunning electric charge through the flexsteel whip whe activated. (SWJ9)
Shodon Ko
this representative of the ancient Navigator’s Guild sold the rights to the Goluud Corridor to Ssk Kahorr. Following the loss of the Zeta Five near Primus Goluud, Shodon Ko was murdered - and later eaten - by Ssk Kahorr for his part in the loss. (GAS)
Shodu
the Ewok mate of Deej, and mother to Weechee, Widdle, and Wicket. Shodu was portrayed by Pam Grizz in both of the Ewok motion pictures. (EA, BFE)
Shool's Club
one of the Clubs owned by Ace Lorle on Demophon, it was used by Alliance agents as a meeting place. (SN)
Shoolbloorp
this is the Ergesh name for the ceremonial swamplands in which the Ergesh mating ritual takes place. The seeds of two Ergesh are planted here during reproduction. (PG2)
Shootcrawler
this Charon bio-construct was a modified version of the basic Charon body structure. They had the spider-like body of a Charon warrior, but also had a blaster built into their exoskeletal armor. (OS)
Shooter
the nickname of one of Leia Organa-Solo's bodyguards, Shooter followed her wherever she went. He was heavily armed and armored, and his role was to come between anyone wanting to harm the President. (BTS)
Shooting Star
this Alliance
Corona-class frigate collided with the Endor after a mistimed hyperspace jump. The jump was part of a fleet exercise, and all hands on both ships were lost. It became an object lesson for all New Republic fleets, highlighting the need for perfect execution of fleet maneuvers. (SOL)Shoppingland
this major retail outlet is located in the center of Lola Curich starport, and has everything a tourist to the planet Lianna could need. (ML)
Shoran
this male Wookie is one of Chewbacca’s many relatives. It was Shoran who received a transmission from Leia Organa-Solo describing the capture of Han Solo by the Yevetha. Shoran and Freyrr tracked Chewie down, during Lumpawarumps Test of Ascension, to recall the Wookiee to his duty. Shoran, along with Dryanta, Jowdrrl, and Lumpawarump, went with Chewbacca to rescue Solo. When the Wookiees attacked the Pride of Yevetha, Shoran and Chewbacca went in first. During the initial firefight, Shoran was gravely injured by a blaster bolt. Shoran was brought back to the Millennium Falcon by Chewbacca, but was unable to recover despite the ministrations of the New Republic. He died after being treated on the Intrepid. (RD, TT)
Short-term Memory Enhancement
a technique used by the Jedi Knights to capture and replay recent events at a later time. (SWSB)
Shotgun
a Nharwaak CR90 corvette destroyed by the Empire when it raided the Nharwaak base. (TIE)
Shouldersculp
an ornamental form of art worn at the shoulder of a female's dress. (DFR)
Show, The
starfighter pilots' slang for a space battle. (HSE)
Showalter
a Captain serving the New Republic Intelligence agency, he greets Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian when they return from their discovery of Thrackan Sal-Solo's interdiction field. He is a young man, with pale skin and a heavy-set, muscular body. (AS)
Showcase Formation
this is the basic New Republic Naval fleet formation used when entering a system in preparation for war. It provides the most imposing view of the fleet, and is primarily for display purposes only. Once the battle is joined, the formation is broken up in favor of more tactically-efficient formations. (TT)
Shownar
this planet, locate in Parmic Sector, is composed mainly of vertag crystal. This creates a uniquely beautiful landscape of stunning crystalline vistas. It is located near the Torch Nebula, whose eerie glow lights up the planet's nighttime hours. The average day on Shownar lasts 25 standard hours, and its year encompasses 370 local days. (GG9)
Shownar Lullaby
this odd music is created by the wind blowing thourgh the vertag crystal spires on the planet Shownar. (GG9)
Shrag Brothers
sneak-thieves on Nar Shaddaa. (DE1)
Shree-class Battle Cruiser
this Ssi-ruuvi design is a heavy battleship measuring nearly 900 meters in length, and armed with 24 Ssi-ruuvi turbolasers, 24 ion cannons, 12 concussion missile launchers, and 12 tractor beam projectors. Up to 500 Ssi-ruuvi battle droids can be carried in its holds. The decks on the Shree-class are five meters tall, to accommodate the Ssi-ruuk body. The P'w'ecks that perform menial tasks on the ships have a series of accessways and tunnels in which they can operate. Stun-traps have been set in various access portals to keep the P'w'ecks from entering sensitive areas. Unlike most galactic shpis, the Ssi-ruuvi designs lack anti-gravitational systems, and so they employ conductive netting to help stabilize gravity. It also had a large entechment lab used to power the ship and its drones. (EGV)
Shreeftut
"His Potency", the supreme ruler of Lwhekk and the Ssi-ruuk. He made a deal with Emperor Palpatine to provide personal battle droids if if the Emperor would provide human prisoners. (TB)
Shreel
this graduate of the New Republic Space Academy served as one of Leia Organa-Solo’s honor guard during her mission to the Chorios Systems to meet with Seti Ashgad. He served as a Yeoman aboard the Borealis, and perished when Ashgad unleashed the Death Seed plague. (POT)
Shri
one of Rei'kas' hired thugs, Shri was sent to intercept Talon Kaarde at the Ithor Loman on Dayark. The assault failed when H'sishi and Shada D'ukal managed to taken the thugs out. (VOF)
Shrike
an Imperial frigate destroyed by the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. (XW)
Shrike, Garris
this Corellian trader and smuggler worked aboard the starship Trader’s Luck, commanding a ragtag band of thieves and swindlers. He employed without prejudice, using street urchins to beg and steal while using strong alien races for extortion and loan sharking. He was infamous among the underworld for his elaborate schemes, in which he would swindle the rich and wealthy of Corellia out of their credits. He ran the Trader’s Luck with an iron hand, and demanded complete loyalty or swift retribution would follow. He dressed in the style of Imperial Moffs, with several medals and decorations purchased at pawn shops. It was Shrike who pulled a young Han Solo from the alleys of Corellia, taking the boy in and using him in many of his best schemes. When Han tried to leave the Trader’s Luck, Shrike killed the Wookiee Dewlanna before he was knocked cold by young Solo. Shrike never forgot the incident, and when he discovered Han on Coruscant, he intended to pay him back. Their struggle spanned several levels of the city-world’s structures before Shrike gained the upper hand. Just as he was about to deal Han a deadly blow, a bounty hunter that had been trailing Han shot Shrike dead. Han was able to escape the bounty hunter as well, dodging a charge at the last minute and sending the hunter careening into a stone structure and snapping his neck. Han then switched clothing with the hunter, placing all his false IDs in the hunter’s jacket. He then burned the face off the hunter with Shrike’s blaster and dumped the body into a seemingly bottomless shaft. With Shrike dead and his IDs on another body, Han was finally free of his past. (TPS)
Shrike, Larrad
this man was Garris Shrike’s brother. As cruel and demented as Garris, Larrad was one of the bullies who maintained order on the Trader’s Luck. When Han Solo attempted to flee the ship, Dewlanna the Wookiee stepped in to help him. Larrad and seveeral others noticed that Han had bypassed several security systems, and they set out to apprehend the youth. As Garris struck out at Solo, Larrad was attacked by Dewlanna. The Wookiee grabbed him by the arm and swung him around with all her might, smashing Larrad into a bulkhead and breaking nearly every bone in his body. Larrad didn’t survive. (TPS)
ShrinCord
this defensive substance is similar to other webbing and nettin gused by law enforcement agencies and bounty hunters. ShrinCord is either shot from a gun or laid atop a trap. When it hits living flesh, it begins to shrink, tightening around its target and immobilizing them. (ML)
Shriwirr
a Ssi-ruuvi Shree-class battle cruiser, it was the flagship of the Ssi-ruuk attack on the planet Bakura. The word shriwirr means "ripe with eggs" in the Ssi-ruuvi language. The Shriwirr was accompanied by 4 Wurrif-class light cruisers, 20 Fw'sen-class picket ships, a Sh'ner-class planetary assault carrier, and a Lwhekk-class manufacturing ship. A force of over 1,300 battles droids was unleashed in the system. It was captured by the Luke Skywalker and the Alliance during the Battle of Bakura, when Luke escaped from his entechment chair. The Ssi-ruuk evacuatd the ship, rather than facing Luke's ability with the Force, and abandoned the ship. It was later renamed the Sibwarra, in honor of Dev Sibwarra's sacrifice to alert the Alliance to the Ssi-ruuvi threat, although its crew secretly called it the Flutie. (TB, EGV)
Shroud
this starship was owned by the Shi'ido Hoole, and he used it to transport himself and his young charges, Tash and Zak Arranda, across the galaxy during the Galactic Civil War. (GOF7)
Shroud Team
this group of Alliance operatives was one of the busiest groups of the Divis Arm, based in Corint City on Pirik. Led by Dutra Zeneta, the group acted as spies, foster agents, and infiltrators. (SWJ10)
Shturlan
this is the twelfth of the Tunroth Hunter rankings, and is an average level of achievement. (GG12)
Shug Ninx
an outlaw tech on Nar Shaddaa, and an old friend of Han Solo. He is part Theelin and part Corellian human, and had only two fingers on each hand, along with a two-jointed opposable thumb. This combination left him with few choices as far as education and careers went. He found a niche as a mechanic, and saved up enough money to buy a space on Nar Shaddaa. There, he set up his own "spacebarn." This starship garage got him a few good friends, namely Solo, Salla Zend, and Lando Calrissian. They all left to pursue the stars, but Salla's accident brought her back to the spaceport moon. Their partnership was solidified over the years, during which time Shug continued to grow in expertise. His starship garage is located within the spaceport's inner depths, and its entrance is hidden by a large holoscreen. The entry is built from a kilometers-long chute built from a construction module from the second Death Star prototype. (He found the surplus on Bonadan.) He and Salla Zend left the spaceport after Han Solo destroyed one of their prized cruisers, and after Zasm Katth and Baddon Fass ransack the garage. (DE1, DESB, DE2, THG)
Shug’s Spacebarn
this was Shug Ninx’s starship repair facility, located on Nar Shaddaa. (RD)
Shulell
this city is the capital of the planet Lan Barell. (SWAJ)
Shumavar
this planet was the site of a trade conference at which Bornan Thul was to turn over the Emperor’s Plague to Nolaa Tarkona. (TEP)
Shumogi
this planet was the site of an Imperial Ordnance Research Facility during the Galactic Civil War. (JASB)
Shuttle 37
the designation of the shuttle Mara Jade and Luke use to get on board the Chimaera and rescue Talon Kaarde. (DFR)
Shuttle-skimmer
a large repulsorlift craft used to transport people and cargo across short distances. (HSR)
Shutz
an Alliance Lambda-class shuttle captured during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Shuzz
this huge Kubaz was part of the group working for Meres Ulcane and the Kaarenth Dissension. Shuzz worked the cantinas of Betha II’s starport, inviting members of non-human races to Ulcane’s rallies. (SWJ8)
Shwuy Sector
an area of the galaxy that was heavily re-equipped by the Empire during the Galacti Civil War. (ISB)
Shyriiwook
this is the name of the Wookiee language known as the ‘tongue of the Tree People.’ It has a wide range of emotional adjuncts, and was primarily used for trade and travel. (TBH, RD)
Shysa, Fenn
this person was one of the three people, following the Clone Wars, to regularly wear Mandalorian battle armor. Boba Fett and Jodo Kast were the other two. (EGC)
Sian Tevv
this rebellious councilor from Sullust was responsible for bringing Nien Nunb and his raiding squad into the Alliance after the Empire forced them out of the Sullust system. At first, Tevv was worried about what open rebellion would mean for his people. In early talks with Bria Tharen, he and Jennsar SoBilles felt that rebellion would simply mean powerful reprisal for the Empire. He was later instrumental in the development of the Declaration of a New Republic. Tevv then contracted the Krytos virus while on Coruscant, shortly after the planet was liberated from Ysanne Isard. He didn't evidence any symptoms, but underwent preventative bacta treatment to maintain his health. Because of his various dealings with the Provisional Council, Tevv was considered a possible suspect in the Delta Source leak, although he was never charged with any crimes. His innocence was proven when the ch'ala trees near the Imperial Palace were discovered to be bugged. (TLC, HTSB, KT, RD)
Siarr Tepinnel
this vocal opponent of the Corporate Sector Authority was imprisoned at Stars' End by Viceprex Hirken. (CSA)
Sibha Habadeet
one of the Alliance's major suppliers of micrel equipment. They specialized in bioelectronic power supplies, like the one which powered Luke's cybernetic hand prosthesis. (HTTE)
Sibiu
one of Munto Codru's younger, less experienced families. (CS)
Sibwarra
see Shriwirr (TB)
Sibwarra, Dev
a human working for the Ssi-ruuvi at Bakura. He was a small boy born to Force-sensitive parents. His mother had just begun Jedi training on Chandrila when the Emperor ordered the Jedi purged from existence. The fled to the planet G'rho, but they arrived just before the Ssi-ruuk overtook the planet. They captured the curious lad, and brought him to their own homeworld for five years of conditioning. After that, Dev became a spokeman for the Ssi-ruuvi race in their quest to entech human minds. The Ssi-ruuk brought Dev with them to Bakura, and hoped he would ease the struggle to entech its human inhabitants. However, Dev's Force-sensitive mind was discovered by Luke Skywalker, who helped Dev overcome the Ssi-ruuvi conditioning and shrug off their renewals. Dev came back to the world of humans following the defeat of the Ssi-ruuk, but he sustained mortal injuries and died at Bakura. (TB)
Sic-Six
an intelligent race of arachnids from the planet Sisk, these black aliens have hard outer shells, 8 eyes, and 8 6-jointed legs. They are a highly anitsocial race, and have been unable to form a coherent government or any form of industrialization. However, they do have an advanced technology (which they consider to be better than anyone else’s), and use it to capture their prey. The poison used in the Sic-six' fangs, while deadly to other members of its species and other creatures native to Sisk, is valued throughout the galaxy as an intoxicant by other races. They are descended from a race of web-lingerers which simply lunged around waiting for prey to become entangled. However, as the star Sisk collapsed and cooled their homeworld, the Sic-Six were forced to begin foraging for food. Eventually, they became the intelligent, sophisticated hunters they are today. (GG4, CCG7)
Sid’han
an alien creature. (POC)
Sidral II
an Alliance freighter used to transport war materiel to a hidden stockpile during tHe Galactic Civil War. (XW)
Sidrona
an ancient leader of the Republic Senate, during the Sith War. (TSW)
Siege of Dalron 5
when the Empire decided that it wanted to subjugate the planet Dalron 5, it laid siege to the planet using techniques developed by Jan Dodonna. The Empire was able to overtake the planet, dishoming its people. (MTS)
Sien Siev
this New Republic Councilor was part of the new breed of intermediaries created after Ponc Gavrisom was named President. Siev was also a historical expert, with a vast knowledge of Imperial history. (SOP)
Sienar, Raith
this man was the founder of Sienar Design Systems, and the designer of the basic courier ship which eventually became the Infiltrator. (X1)
Sienar Advanced Projects Laboratories
this division of Sienar Design Systems created many experimental prototypes during the last decades of the Old Republic, including the Infiltrator craft used by Darth Maul. (X1)
Sienar Army Systems
this brand-name used by Santhe/Sienar Technologies was introduced following the Battle of Endor. (EGV)
Sienar Coporation
new name of Santhe/Seinar Technologies, after the fall of the cloned Emperor Palpatine on Byss. (COJ)
Sienar Design Systems
this early brainchild of Raith Sienar eventually became Sienar Fleet Systems. (X1)
Sienar Fleet Systems
a division of Santhe/Seinar Technologies and once known as Republic Seinar Systems, they are the builders of the TIE family of starfighters, Interdictor-class Cruisers, and other Imperial war machines. They have the reputation of being one of the most dominant starfighter manufacturer, and their designs have become wildly successful since the advent of the New Order. (SW, SWSB, EGV)
Sienar Patrol Ships
(DFR)
Sienar Technologies
this corporation took control of the industrial world of Lianna about 100 years before the Battle of Yavin. Shortly afterward, Kerred Santhe purchased controlling interest in Sienar and renamed it Santhe/Sienar Technologies. (ML)
Siene Symm
this male Sullustan is the co-pilot of the modified Lantillian Deluxe short hauler, the Long Shot. He is obvious from most Sullustans by his gaudy clothing, which is considered tasteless by some of his acquiantences. Siene Symm is a natural con artist, and made his living taking credits from whoever was fool enough to part with them. When the Empire abducted him, Siene Symm was put to work as a starship mechanic. This provided him with invaluable skills and a burning hatred for the Empire. When he escaped and joined Ixsthmus's crew, he threw himself into this new line of work with great pleasure, which impressed Ixsthmus. Siene Symm's cunning side has also endeared him to his new employer, for it helps make negotiations easier. (SWCP)
Sienn
this Twi'leki female, a member of the Rha clan, was abducted by Bib Fortuna and sent to the best dancing schools in preparation for her presentation to Jabba the Hutt. Sienn was younger than her companion, Oola, and Fortuna's instructors had cultivated the image that Sienn was young and vulnerable. Her lekku were tattooed with floral patterns just before she landed on Tatooine. Once there, Sienn and Oola were approached by Luke Skywalker, who offered to rescue them from Jabba. While Oola couldn't make herself leave, Sienn escaped with Luke. (TJP, KT)
Siep-Irol
manufacturers of passive sensor arrays. (SCRE)
Sif-Uwana
this planet is the homeworld of the Sif-Uwanai race. (SWAJ)
Sif-Uwanai
this alien race is native to the planet Sif-Uwana, and are very "casual" with their money. (SWAJ)
Sif-Uwana Council
Talon Kaarde claimed to be a part of this consortium whenever he used the alias Syndic Pandis Hart. (EGC, TFE)
Sif’kric
this planet, the primary world in the Sif'kric System, is the home of the Sif’krie race. (SOP, VOF)
Sif’krie
this alien race is native to the planet Sif’kric. They were involved in a feud with the Frezhlix which began shortly after the Battle of Endor and lasted for thext fifteen years. It flared up after the revelation of the Caamas Document, when the Sif’krie supported the Drashtine Intiative and blocked the Frezhlix Senator from voting against it. (SOP, VOF)
Sifu mungu
this Sunesi phrase translates loosely to "He has touched you," and refers to the Maker's ability to work wonders through the Sunesi. (SWJ10)
Sig
this gas is one of the most common gases used for blasters. (CFG)
Sigurd
a family of moisture farmers who were contemporaries with the Lars and Jensen families. (TME)
Sihan Peach
a fruit grown by the colonists of Sapella. (KO)
Sihha
this young Bothan male was a student at Garqi Ag University shortly after the Battle of Endor. He was a member of the resistance there, working with Dynba Tesc to throw off the Imperial yoke. (TFE)
Siin Suub
a Sullustan, and Chairman of the SoroSuub Corporation when it assumed leadership of Sullust and aligned itself with the Empire. (SWSB)
Sik’ark’kuck
this Gree work literally means "Swallower," and is the name of the largest desert found on the planet Te Hasa. (SWJ8)
Sil-ar
this is one of the six races of Tiss'shar. Sil-ar Tiss'shar are characterized by their diamond-shaped markings. (GG12)
Silais
this Twi'lek was a representative of the Old Republic, and was dispatched to assist in bringing the planet Cerea in the Republic. He was not expecting the elders of the planet to resist becoming a member of the Republic. Silais spoke of the benefits the Republic could bring to what he considered a backwater world, but Ki-Adi-Mundi the elders remained stoic in their position. Despite their rebuffs of his efforts, Silais provided the technology which exonerated Ki of the murder of a young man and implicated Maj-Odo-Nomor. After the discovery of the Trade Federation’s role in the import of technology to Cerea, Silais was recalled to Coruscant without warning. (PTR)
Sileen
a Mistryl warrior working with Manda D'ulin. She was the pilot of the Skyclaw, and survived the ambush in Gorno. (TME)
Silencer 1
this first World Devastator was built at the shipyards of Thomork. (DESB)
Silencer 7
a "mature" World Devastator, the Silencer-7 was under the command of Titus Klev during the Battle of Calamari. This huge ship measured 3,200 meters in length, and stood 1,500 meters tall. It was manned by a crew of 23,684, with 1,975 gunners, 2,000 slaves, 1,600 droids, and could transport 8,803 troops and 1,500 pilots. It was armed with 125 heavy turbolaser batteries, 200 blaster cannons, 80 proton missile tubes, 15 ion cannons, and 15 tractor beam emplacements. The World Devastators were disabled by Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 when R2 was able to tap into the Master Command Codes and take control of the ships. R2 then programmed the World Devastators to destroy themselves. (DE1, DESB)
Silent Water
a Mon Calamari cruiser commanded by Adar Tallon as the flagship of his Alliance fleet. (RC)
Silerian Stall
this starfighter maneuver requires a pilot to stall his ship’s forward progress, causing pursuers to shoot past and in front of his ship. The pilot can then fire on them, rather than be fired upon by them. (XWWP)
Sileron
this is the first planet in the Veron System, and it has a radical axial tilt. This causes wild and violent seasonal changes. The plants and animals found on the planet have developed distinct cycles that coincide with the seasons. (PG)
Sillizar, Gurion
a human trying to exact revenge on Evazan. Evazan killed seven members of his family by first poisoning them, then operating on them. Gurion attempted to kill Evazan in his castle laboratory with three other brothers, but they all perished while trying to gain access to the castle. Gurion nearly killed Evazan, but he is killed in a fall from the roof of Evazan's castle. (TME)
Silroan, Tylen
this former Imperial Navy Captain was the commander of the starship Warlord before it was commanded by Kyle Storm. Storm served as second-in-command under Silroan. Silroan later defected to the Alliance, leaving Storm in command of the Warlord. His defection occurred when they tried to capture the pirate ship The Counter Puncher. (WEG)
Siluria III
this planet was subjugated by the Empire until Kaiya Adrimetrum rallied the inhabitants against the Imperial forces and deposed the local Governor, Quannith. (GG9)
Silurian Rodents
filthy rodents who live in dank cave connected by tunnels. (WEG)
Silver
an Alliance shuttle group destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Silver Arch Hotel and Casino
one of the Outer Rim's most popular resort locations. (GG9)
Silver Bolt
Erisson Flask's starship. (RC, TM)
Silver Bull
this Imperial container transport was assigned to the SpecWar manufacturing facility. (TIE)
Silver Egg
this was the name of Nandreeson’s personal starship. (TNR)
Silver Flow
the name given to the period of Alderaanian spring when the millions of glimmerfish eggs hatch. The abundance of tiny silver fish flooded the waterways, creating a flashing, silver flow. The Silver Flow was held as a planet-wide holiday on Alderaan, signifying the wonderful rebirth of life each spring. (ISU)
Silver Foil
this thin cable is a common connector found on swoops. (CFG)
Silver Koanwood
this exotic tree is found on very few worlds. A stand of them is maintained in the Lonatran Gardens. (SWJ8)
Silver Sea
found on the planet Chandrila, this body of water was located near Mon Mothma's childhood home. Her mother was the governor of a port city along its coast, and she later redecorated her rooms on Coruscant to inspire her memories of the place. (KT)
Silver Speeder
a sleek racing landspeeder owned by Boba Fett, it was equipped with cutting lasers, harpoons, and a chainsaw shredder. (DCAR)
Silver Star
a luxury liner operative during the Galactic Civil War. (RPG)
Silver Station
this hidden outpost is located in the Doldur Sector. Located near the Dragonflower Nebula, it was originally established to mine the nebula of gases. It measures 400 meters in length, and is comprised of a central tube surrounded by interconnected cylinders. It was once called Machenry Station, when it was used as a mining operation. (SWAJ)
Silver Unifir
this is the official title given to the brotherhood of the Pedducian Warlords. (POT)
Silver-backed Fish
a species of fish native to the moon Yavin 8. They are consumed by adult Melodies. (LW)
Silverwood
this tree grows in the forests of the planet Kubindi. The silverwood is named for its highly reflective bark. The bark is not mirror-like in its reflectivity, but it does seem to glow with reflected light. (SWJ10)
Silviut Corporation
this subcontaractor of Seinar Fleet Systems was used in the design of the Lambda-class shuttle. They emerged from obscurity after the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn to produce the Svelte-class shuttle and the Vibre-class cruiser. (JASB)
SIM
see Systems Infiltration Manager (GOF10)
Simonelle the Ingoian
this individual created Guri from the plans stolen from the Alliance's Project Decoy. (SSE)
Simons
this man served as helmsman on the bridge crew of the Errant Venture, during the raid on the Imperial Ubiqtorate base at Yaga Minor. Led by Garm Bel Iblis, the raid was designed to obtain a copy of the Caamas Document. (VOF)
Simoom
a desert region located on the forest moon of Endor, it is the home of the phlogs. (ECAR)
Simran Hit-trap
this device is used to screen visitors to a building or room. It is used to detect the presence of weapons and explosives. (MJEH)
Simus
this ancient Sith Lord was one of the most powerful of his era. He trained the Sith magician Naga Sadow while in his prime. However, he was defeated in battle by Marka Ragnos and fated to die. Simus had other plans, and used the Dark Side magic of the Sith to preserve himself. His head was encased in a specialized, crystalline container, and he existed this way for another century before Ragnos died. When Ludo Kressh and Sadow began fighting over the rulership of the Sith Empire, it was Simus who urged Kreshh to consider the possibility that Jori and Gav Daragon were truly hyperspace mappers, and not advanced scouts for the Old Republic. When Kressh refused, Simus gave his support to his former student, Naga Sadow. This trust proved to be short-lived, for Sadow had Simus killed as part of the deception surrounding his plans to become the Dark Lord of the Sith. (GAS)
SimuTunnel
a point-to-point hyperspace connection, these pathways - in conjunction with S-threads - were used to connect the various star systems linked via the HoloNet. (ISB)
Sinewy Ana Blue
this smuggler plied the trade from a base in the Smuggler’s Run. She earned her nickname from the blue replacement tooth she wore. She is an old acquaintence of Han Solo, having dealt a number of sabacc matches in which Solo won a great deal of credits. She always thought he was lucky, but couldn’t ever link up with him. Eventually, as the Empire crumbled and the Hutts lost control of the Run, Ana went to work for the Glottalphib crimelord Nandreeson. She worked with Zeen Afit, Kid DXo’la, and the Wookiee Wynni, and was secretly in love with the rogue Davis. She met up with Solo once again when he came to the Run to investigate Jarril’s death. Like her colleagues, she pretended to befriend Solo in an effort to bring him to Nandreeson. However, her conscience got the best of her, and she helped Han rescue Lando Calrissian from Nandreeson. Her life took a rough turn, though, when stolen droids - meant to be on Coruscant as part of Dolph’s plans - exploded all over the Run. Ana was injured, but Davis was killed in the explosion. (TNR)
Singfruit
this unusual tree grows on the planet Di’wor. When it pollinates, the tree gives off a strange song as an attractant. The annual pollination atrracts tourists from around the galaxy. The tree itself produces a tasty fruit. (SOP)
Singing Mountain
home of a witch clan by the same name, on Dathomir. (CPL)
Singing Mountain Clan
this clan of Force-using witches on Dathomir was one of the first to be raided by Brakiss and Tamith Kai, during their early "recruiting" for the Shadow Academy. (DK)
Single Trooper Compact Assault Vehicle
this small, armored land machine was designed for use by Imperial stormtroopers. It was developed with enough defenses and firepower that a single stormtrooper could use it to control a large amount of space on undeveloped worlds which cuold offer little resistance. (MMY)
Single-celery Soda
this is a favored beverage of the Ugor race. (SH)
Sinidic
Drom Guldi's aide, he was a nervous little man with faded blonde hair and faint wrinkles covering his skin. He is killed by a Wampa on Hoth, when the beast slipped inside their base unnoticed and attacked him in a storeroom. (DS)
Siniteen
this humanoid race is characterized by their huge cranis, which are ridged and convoluted as if their brains were directly under their skin. They have incredible mental abilities, and can process huge calculations in their heads. (CCG2)
Sink Crab
a life form native to the rocky islands of Bestine IV. (SWSB)
Sinking Stone
a Stellar Mag V mining vessel used on Jatee. (SN)
Sinthia Pulchatt
this Kibnon spice merchant worked as a liaison between her own boss and Jabba the Hutt. She worked in Mos Eisley. (GG7)
Sinton
a planet which was subjugated by the Empire during the Galactic Civil War, General Sulamar claimed to be in command of the Imperial forces that route the planet's defenses. (DS)
Sipharium
the Imperial shuttle used to take Kirtan Loor from Borleias back to Imperial Center. (XWN)
Sionian Skup
a race of bio-engineered humanoids of human stock. They have small, close-set eyes, thin, brittle hair, and cheese-colored skin. They are known throughout the galaxy as master thieves. (TME)
Sir
a large, red alien C-3PO and Kalarba's baron meet on Hosk. He has a square, noseless face with a wide, toothless mouth. (DRO)
Sirlul
a Quarren Commander serving under Admiral Ackbar on Home One, Sirlul was Ackbar's personal assistant. (WG, KT)
Siroma
one of six Kathol Republic Marauder-class corvettes sent to rescue the Bravado III from attack, shortly after the FarStar offered assistance. The 195-meter vessel was armed with eight double turbolaser cannons and three tractor beam projectors. (KO)
Sirpar
this arid world has a heavier-than-standard gravity, and was used by the Empire as an Army training post. It is the homeworld of the Eklaad race. (SWAJ)
Sirplex
manufacturers of shipboard shield projectors. (SCRE)
Sirrakuk
Lowbacca's younger sister, she was a free spirit who didn’t want to conform to her family’s idea of normal. Although she didn’t resent her brother’s ability with the Force, she chafed at the idea of simply working in the local factories on Kashyyyk. In open defiance of her family’s wishes, she shaved her fur in intricate patterns in order to make herself different. She hoped that her parents would realize her desires for an adventurous life. Sirra wanted to spend her life among the stars, much like her uncle Chewbacca. She shared this dream with her best friend, Raabakyysh. Sirra was shaken by the disappearance of Raaba, who was never found after the young Wookiee tried to prove her adulthood by venturing into the lower jungles without Sirra. Shortly afterward, Sirra decided that it was time to prove her own adulthood. Lowie returned to Kashyyyk to accompany her, but their plans were cut short by the Shadow Academy’s raid on the Wookiee factories. The Imperials succeeded in gaining essential computer and starship components used by the New Republic, but Lowie and Sirra had their own success. They battled the Nightsister Vonnda Ra in the depths of Kashyyyk’s jungles, and both Sirra and Vonnda Ra fell into the clutches of a syren plant. With the help of Jacen Solo and Tenel Ka, Lowie managed to rescue his sister before the plant captured her. Vonnda Ra was eaten by the plant, but not before Sirra managed to obtain some of the tough, silky fibers from the plant’s interior. Thus, she had proved her bravery to Lowie and her parents, and was recognized as an adult for her bravery.
As the struggle with the Diversity Alliance intensified, Sirrakuk was captured and held on Ryloth with Lusa, Lowbacca, and several other non-human friends of Jaina and Jacen Solo. They were eventually freed. (DK, TEP)
Sise Fromm
an Annoo-dat, Sise Fromm was a powerful crime boss from the planet Annoo during the early years of the New Order. He controlled most of the planet by fear, having sent the Trigon One weapons satellite into orbit around the planet. He wanted Thall Joben and his friends killed for angering him, and so he employed Boba Fett to kill them in the speeder races on Boonta. Fromm, covering all his bases, also planted a bomb on Joben's speeder. When Fett tried to kill Joben during the races, he activated a magnet in order to draw Joben nearer. However, the magnet dislodged Fromm's bomb, and Fett was nearly destroyed. In his anger, Fett captured Sise Fromm and his entire gang, and turned them over to Jabba the Hutt. (DCAR)
Sisk
(1) the red dwarf star which is the primary sun for the planet Sisk, it was once a large orange star that underwent a partial atomic collapse. This caused the normally lush planet of Sisk to cool, reducing it to a barren, cold world. (GG4)
(2) a planet which is home to the Sic-six race, it is the primary planet orbiting the star Sisk. It was a lush, warm world until the star Sisk suffered a partial atomic collpase. The planet was then rapidly cooled, and most of its natural flora and fauna died out. (GG4)
Sissk
a group of Trandoshans, the Sissk were the primary builders of the Stouker concussion rifle. All such weapons are hand-built. (DF)
Sistra Mountain
a mountain found on Yavin 8, Sistra has an almost religious connotation for the Melodies. (LW)
Sith
this ancient race of insect-like humanoids was characterized by its dark, red skin, cranial horns, and long bony chins. There were several subspecies of Sith, each with its own place in their society. Some were slaves, other were warriors, and the highest caste of all were the magicians. They lived in a remote sector of the ancient galaxy, and were unknown to most until a group of Jedi Knights discovered their existence.
The early Sith regarded the Dark Jedi as gods. The Force-sensitive Sith magicians proved to have control over the Dark Side of the Force, and the Jedi took many of their tomes and teachings back to study. They hoped to determine ways to avoid the Dark Side, but a group of Jedi found the allure of the Dark Side and the Sith teachings too powerful. They rose up against their Masters, but were not yet powerful enough to defeat them. The Dark Jedi were banished from the Old Republic, and chose to flee across the galaxy to the worlds of the true Sith. Over the millennia, the two groups intermingled, until very little pure Sith blood remained. One of the early Dark Lords of the Sith was Marka Ragnos, who was succeeded by Naga Sadow. Freedon Nadd was a later Dark Lord who was caught by the Jedi Knights on Onderon and entombed there. Nadd's spirit invaded the body and mind of Exar Kun, who eventually became a Dark Lord himself. They developed a rigid hierarchy of magicians and warriors, with the leadership of the brotherhood falling to the current Dark Lord of the Sith. The Sith wrote expansive volumes on the control and use of the Dark Side, and described incredible manifestations of power. Later, they were able to created amulets and weaponry that could assist the user in controlling the Dark Side. These devices amplified the Dark Side, making the user incredibly powerful. Much of the Sith lore was hidden on various worlds when the ancient Jedi Knights first sought to eradicate the Sith. Some was stored on Korriban, some on the moon of Yavin 4. Since that time, the term Sith has come to represent this ancient brotherhood which learned how to harness the Dark Side of the Force and twist it to perform many evil acts. A new breed of Sith Lords was founded some 2,000 years before the Battle of Yavin by a rogue Jedi Knight who yearned to learn more of the Dark Side of the Force. Together with about 50 followers, this rogue fled the Old Republic and established his own Sith order. With galactic domination on their agenda, these new Sith Lords quickly became distrustful of each other and abusive of their dark side powers. In a short time, they had nearly wiped themselves out again. One Sith Lord remained, a man by the name of Darth Bane. He swore that the Sith would never again vanish from the galaxy, but also made certain that they never grew beyond their means. He established a rigid code by which there could only be a single Sith Lord and a single Sith apprentice. When the Lord finally expired, his current apprentice was promoted and allowed to take their own student. This pairing continued for the next several centuries until Darth Sidious rose to power as the Sith Lord. Sidious eventually took Darth Maul as his apprentice, and hoped to take control of the galaxy by bringing the Old Republic down from the inside. However, Maul was destroyed by Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Sidious’ plans were thwarted. Decades later, Emperor Palpatine established Darth Vader as the last Dark Lord through the rigorous training he gave Vader. (SW, DA, FNU, DLS, TSW, GAS, FOSE, SW1, TPM)Sithspawn
an expletive used by Wedge Antilles. (XWN, KT)
Sitting Duck
this small ship was Una Poot's hidden escape craft, docked on Silver Station. (SWJ10)
Sixth Decant
this section of the galaxy was held by the Alliance shortly after the Battle of Yavin. (CSWEA)
Sk
this is a unit of measure, and describes a large amount of computer data. (CFG)
Sk'rirak
this female Tarong was the younger sibling of K'derek, and has light and dark olive green plumage. Like her brother, she was a skillful merchant before she became an information gatherer for the Alliance. Sk'rirak and K'derek sold their information for droids and jewelry. (GG12)
Skagras
a primary city on the planet Dohu VII. (SWAJ)
Skahtul
another spelling of the Barabel Shaktul. (SEE)
Skalus
this Imperial Consul-General was assigned to maintain and control access to the Gree Enclave. He hated the posting, and cared little about maintaining the balance of trade in the Enclave. He was purposely inattentive to his duties, and hoped that the backlog of uncollected taxes would get him reassigned to another world. (SWJ8)
Skandit
a squirrel-like creature that lives in forests of Endor's Sanctuary Moon, the skandits have black, furry masks. They use slingshots and whips to ambush unwary travelers. (ECAR)
Skandrei Bandits
this group of cutthroat pirates was extremely active in the Kathol Outback during the early years of the New Republic. They maintained a fleet of capital ships and support craft that was rivaled only by the Imperial Navy fleet assigned to Kathol Sector, making them a formidable opponent. This firepower made them virtually unstoppable, and they attacked wherever and whenever they chose. (KO)
Skann
this planet is located in Astal Sector. It is famous for its Skannbult Likker. (GG9)
Skannbult Likker
this alcoholic drink is made from surplus dust-corn and dry gene wheat on the planet Skann. It has been described as the galaxy's most volatile form of fire-water. (GG9)
Skarten
a Kalkal academic who, along with Ra Yasht, wrote the paper Torture Observed: An Interview With Jabba's Cook. This work brought both of them instant tenure at Beshka University, much to the chagrin of P'tan. (TJP)
Skatecoaster
this small boat-like vehicle is driven by a small repulsorlift engine. Large enough for a single rider, it is easily slowed by placing a foot on the ground. (SA1)
Skavers
this swoop gang of Skeebos operated from a base in the Southern Crags of the planet Skeebo. They were considered outlaws, but we secretly working for Kaptain Voor. They kidnapped the H’uun Anachro, during her honeymoon on Skeebo, and held her for ransom. Their plans were thwarted when Gorga the Hutt employed Boba Fett to rescue Anachro. (BF)
Skee
a Tetsus Rodian, noted for his ability to hunt and kill the Manka cat. (TME)
Skeeb Desert
this is the largest desert found on the planet Skeebo. (BF)
Skeebo
Skeebo City
this is the capital city of the planet Skeebo. (BF)
Skeeg
this creature is infamous for its incredibly noxious smell. (TPS)
Skeel
this well-muscled Cerean youth was the leader of the band of techrats which hung out with Kordren and Maj-Odo-Nomor. In order to hide his identity while riding swoops out on the plains, Skeel often painted his face white with black markings around his eyes. He led the raid on Ki-Adi-Mundi’s house to steal groceries, shortly after Sylvn joined their band. Skeel’s desire for technology, and the thrill of racing a swoop, often clouded his judgement, and when he and Kordren tried to race within the walls of the Outsider Citadels, Skeel lost control of his swoop and crashed into a dead-end wall. He was killed instantly, and Kordren was hospitalized after leaping from his swoop before it hit the wall. (PTR)
Skeendo Tunnels
this network of abandoned mining tunnels and canyons is found in the Southern Crags of the planet Skeebo. A city was built from the wreckage of starships scavenged from the Skeeb Desert by the Skavers. It was here that the Skavers held Anachro for ransom. Boba Fett was able to infiltrate the tunnels and rescue the H’uun. (BF)
Skeete, Jaspar
the last City Governor of D'larah, Skeete was notorious for his poor crisis management. The fact that Demophon and its star were doomed during the Galactic Civil War placed Skeete out of his comfort zone. (SN)
Sketto
this large, flying, carnivorous insect is native to the deserts of Tatooine. It can reach lengths of up to a meter. (GF)
Skevon
this gas is one of the most common gases used for blasters. (CFG)
Skids
Esege Tuketu's weapons officer in the Fifth Battle Group, Skids controlled their K-Wing's bombs. (BTS)
Skiff
a repulsorlift utility vehicle like those employed by Jabba the Hutt. They average about 9 meters in length, and are piltoed by a single driver who uses directional steering vanes to maneuver it. (ROTJ)
Skifter
a fake sabacc card that can change its suit and value with a touch of one corner. (DFR, DA)
Skile Curve
this power-pulse pattern is generated on a computer monitor when a repulsorlift generator is correctly calibrated for proper output. The skile curve is a multi-humped curve which lessens over time before jumping back up slightly. (CFG)
Skimboard
a repulsor-equipped board used by children and some athletes to move about. (GOF7)
Skimmer
another name for a landspeeder. (SW)
Skine Bounty Hunter College
this Outer Rim syndicate was a small-time operation which speciallized in locating vagrant fugitives. (GG9)
Skine Sector
this area of the galaxy is located in the Outer Rim. (GG9)
Skinkner
one of the Black Sun criminals working with Grobber during the reign of Zekka Thyne over Black Sun's Corellian interests. (TFE)
Skinwing
an avian creature. (DOE)
Skip 1
the first of the Smuggler’s Run asteroids to be colonized, it is the 35th asteroid in the Run. Despite being the most efficient of the Skips, it continually oozed a greenish-yellow slime which could not be stopped. A Bothan tried to stop it once, but the asteroid began to shake to its roots, causing a large amount of damage to the smugglers’ haven. Skip 1 serves as the gateway to the Run, and contains an abundance of docking bays and repair facilities. (TNR)
Skip 2
this Smuggler’s Run asteroid was rocked with a series of explosions when Dolph detonated his specially-built droids. The droids were meant to be on Coruscant when they exploded, but a number of smugglers stole droids to keep or sell on the black market. A great deal of damage was caused by the explosions, and there were a number of casualties. (TNR)
Skip 3
this Smuggler’s Run asteroid was rocked with a series of explosions when Dolph detonated his specially-built droids. The droids were meant to be on Coruscant when they exploded, but a number of smugglers stole droids to keep or sell on the black market. A great deal of damage was caused by the explosions, and there were a number of casualties. (TNR)
Skip 5
Han Solo, Chewbacca, and the Sullustan Seluss convened on this Smuggler’s Run asteroid to discuss their reactions to Jarril’s death and talk about their next move. Han and Chewie were in the Run, investigating not only Jarril’s death but the unusually large amount of credits flowing through the Run. Skip 5 is riddled with caves strewn about in the stony planetoid, but is too hot for most species to inhabit. Some of the caves were large enough to house six luxury liners, and they believed that the strange cargoes passing through the Run were stored here. All they found was a group of resident Jawas and the smuggler Davis. Skip 5 was rocked with a series of explosions when Dolph detonated his specially-built droids. The droids were meant to be on Coruscant when they exploded, but a number of smugglers stole droids to keep or sell on the black market. A great deal of damage was caused by the explosions, and there were a number of casualties. (TNR)
Skip 52
this asteroid, part of the Smuggler’s Run, is continually wracked by vicious, swirling rock storms. (TNR)
Skip 6
this asteroid, which is nothing more than a huge mudball, is found within the Smuggler’s Run, and was the base of operations for the Glottalphib crimelord Nandreeson. He had it hollowed out and reformed into the perfect replica of Glottal, down to huge swarms of watumba bats and parfue gnats. His lair was hidden deep within the asteroid, and only by traversing a complex series of tunnels and caves could one get in or out. (TNR)
Skip 72
this Smuggler’s Run asteroid was rocked with a series of explosions when Dolph detonated his specially-built droids. The droids were meant to be on Coruscant when they exploded, but a number of smugglers stole droids to keep or sell on the black market. A great deal of damage was caused by the explosions, and there were a number of casualties. (TNR)
Skip 8
Chewbacca once landed the Millennium Falcon here and decided to sleep inside the ship. This prompted the smugglers of the run to attack him for believing himself above their ranks, and Han Solo had to rescue the hapless Wookiee. (TNR)
Skipper
the generic term used to describe any small craft used to travel between Skips within the Smuggler’s Run. These ships are quick and maneuverable, a necessity when dodging asteroids. (TNR)
Skipray Blastboat
heavily-armored starfighters designed to be fast and powerful. They are long, streamlined ships, about twice the length of an X-wing. They never became as popular as TIE fighters, and became obsolete in the mind of the Empire. They are now found in smuggler defense fleets. They have rear-mounted engines, and have a ventral fin for stability. (HTTE, DFR)
Skip-tracer
a slang term for a collections agent. (HSR)
Skirtopanol
a drug which is used to reduce a prisoner's resistance to any interrogation. When it reacts with the drig lotiramine, it causes chemical amnesia and, sometimes, death in the prisoner. (XWN)
Skitterfly
a small insect native to the planet Hirsi, skitterflies live on the surface of the freshwater lakes. (GG12)
Skloob
a Brigian term for urination. (HSL)
Skoa
this refreshing beverage is best served cold. (SOL)
Skoff, Emiel
this aging human male was a respected instructor at Darakin University before the Empire took control of its curriculum. Skoff left the university, rather than face persecution at the hands of Imperial agents, and set to work trying to discover a way for the Alliance to defeat the Empire. He believed that a heavily outnumbered force such as the Alliance could always prevail in battle. He also said that a reliance on technology provided a false sense of security. He once tried to locate information on a planet in the Gesaril system which was hidden by the Empire. Skoff cared little for appearances, and rarely bathed or changed his clothing. He wrote most of his notes on paper, rather than use a datapad. (GG6)
Skor II
this small, dense planet is the second world in the Squab system, and is the homeworld of the Squib race. It is located in the Calaron Sector. It has a virtually unlimited supply of natural resources, but they tend to be found in concentrated deposits. The temperate world has forests, oceans, and mountains, and is temperate enough to support most forms of life. (GG4, REB)
Skorr
Skorr was a hulking humanoid with pale, pebbly skin and pointed ears. His was seems to have been disfigured,and he wore a metal half-mask. He worked with the Rybet, Gribbet. He kidnapped Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa, in an effort to draw Solo out. He left Luke's lightsaber behind a proof that he held them. A homing beacon inside the lightsaber gave him a measure of control if Solo left the planet too quickly. Solo managed to liberate Luke and Leia, but was followed by Skorr and Gribbet when they fled the planet. Skorr continued tracking the homing beacon in the lightsaber until Han ejected it in a lifepod. Skorr followed the life pod, believing Solo was in it. He ended up within the midst of an Imperial fleet on maneuvers in the system, and was shipped off to the spice mines of Kessel. He later escaped from Kessel, and vowed to get revenge on Solo. He tracked him to Hoth, where the Alliance was investigating the planet's suitability as a base. Skorr captured Han, Luke, and Chewbacca, with the help of Bossk and Zuckass. They agree to meet Boba Fett on Ord Mantell, where they would turn Solo over to the bounty hunter for transport to Jabba the Hutt. They were intercepted by Darth Vader's fleet near Ord Mantell, and barely made it to the surface. While hiding in a moisture plant, they were ambushed by Raskar, who managed to free the Alliance agents and thwart Skorr's plans. (CSW)
Skoth
this dried-up riverbed is found on the planet Prakith, and was the source of valuable ores. The mines which studded the riverbed were controlled by the Imperial warlord Foga Brill. (SOL)
Skra’akan
this huge ocean creature is found in the polar regions of the planet Calamari, but a sighting is incredibly rare. It resembled a massive, thick-bodied squid in that it had a number of long tentacles, but it also had a great mouth that it used to consume its prey. (CCR)
Skrag
a Corellian swear word. (TFE)
Skreej, Tamtel
the alias used by Lando Calrissian to gain entrance to Jabba the Hutt's palace. EV-9D9 discovered Calrissian's presence when she became paranoid about the appearance of R2-D2 and C-3PO following a number of strange droid problems in Jabba's palace. She thought that Calrissian was in the palace to recapture her. (TJP)
Skreeka
this is a somewhat disreputable city found on the planet Atzerri. It is much less refined than Talos. (SOL)
Skreeker
a small creature native to Belsavis, skreekers are nocturnal. (COJ)
Skrilling
an alien race which evolved on the planet known simply as Agriworld-2079, the Skrillings are humanoid scavengers of large size and stature. They have baggy skin covering their large bodies. Their poor, small eyes sit above eight breather tubes that take the place of a nose. These tubes are studded with olfactory buds that allow the Skrillings to rely on their sense of smell instead of their poor eyesight. Their mouths are filled with sharp teeth. They feed on the carcasses of the various grazing beasts of their homeworld, filling a niche in the ecological system. This has led many other races to regard them simply as disgusting, annoying beasts with no real intelligence. They avoid conflict, and were discovered by a M'shinni exploration ship. The Skrillings had no name for their world, so the M'shinni simply named it Agriworld-2079. It has been determined that the name 'Skrilling' is in fact a M'shinni term that means 'bone picker.' The Skrillings had been a nomadic race, but the segmentation of agricultural land by the M'shinni forced them to form loose villages. Skrillings have a unique talent that allows them to continually ask the same question in many different ways, wearing their opponent down but never angering them. This allows them to ingratiate themselves into any situation, and is the method they used to gain transport on M'shinni cargo ships and escape Agriworld-2079. The Skrilling race developed minimal levels of technology before the advent of the M'shinni, and have evolved minimally since then. (GG12)
Skritch
Gudb's pet gorm worm, Skritch was responsible for the death of Andur Sunrider. (TOJ)
Skronkie
this species of small insect makes a loud humming noise when it swarms together. (VOF)
Skull
starfighter pilot slang term for a Z-95 Headhunter. (IJ)
Skull-Stone
this pendant is worn by members of the Guild of Vindicators. (CSWDW)
Skulls
this swoop gang, founded on the planet Stend VI, was started by Jeng Seth. They have since relocated to the Hook Nebula. (GG9)
Skusk
an aromatic plant that Wuher uses to create the perfect liqueur for Jabba the Hutt. (TME)
Skutch
Meeka Reen's lieutenant, he was placed in charge of guarding Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa when they were taken from Ryko Vant in the wastes of Jerne. He was kiled on Adony Station during the attempt to open the vault containing the eternity crystal. The vault had been rigged by Darth Vader to explode and kill Luke and Leia. They escaped, but Skutch was not so lucky. (CSWDW)
Sky Cannon
this strange device was located within Mount Yeroc, on Tahlboor. The cannon resembled a huge spotlight, and generated an intense beam of energy when activated. The cannon was controlled by Chief Nimodro for many years. Although he knew that his ancestors had used the cannon to communicate with the planet, he never really understood what they meant. He knew that the beam of energy was blindingly bright, and seemed to be most powerful near the planet’s surface. The true use of the cannon was eventually revealed by R2-D2 and C-3PO, when the droids were in the service of Counselor Harthan. Shortly before an all-out war between the Troobs and Hobors, R2-D2 determined how to activate the cannon’s communication functions. He used it to project a huge image of C-3PO above the surface of the planet, an image which was visible and audible several miles away. The cannon was actually built by an ancient, though highly technical, Tahlboorian civilization. They designed it to harness the power of the planet’s inner core to carve the surface of the planet to their own design, hoping to create a paradise for themselves. They had planned to use the cannon to adjust the orbits of Tahlboor’s moons, thereby modifying the tides, but they did not survive to see this goal achieved. Jake Harthan also learned of the sky cannon’s abilities, and sought to undermine his father’s work in order to gain control of the cannon. Thanks to the droids, he failed, and the Hobors and Troobs moved closer to achieving peace. (DRPC)
Sky City
this city is located on the northern-most end of the Landra continent of Lianna. (ML)
Sky Seraphs
a group of deities worshipped by Doallyn. (TJP)
Sky Swooper
this repulsor-augmented hang glider was used to travel above the jungles of Aris. They have a twin blaster mounted on the frame, above the flier's head. The Imperial forces occupying Aris found sky swoopers invaluable transports. (RM)
Sky-Dreadnaught
this huge airship was the primary warship of the fleet that protected Exocron from invasion. It was essentially a 200-meter long airspeeder, consisting of a central air-foil spar connected to two huge, finned cylinders. The crew consists of 340 officers and 120 gunners. The gunners handle outdated but nevertheless effective weaponry like 18 projectile cannons, 38 repeating percussion cannons, and 2 static ion field dischargers. These ships are incapable of travelling beyond Exocron's immediate atmosphere, with a flight ceiling of about 10 kilometers. They were escorted by squadrons of Skylark airspeeders, which could be landed in the central spar. (KO)
Sky-scan Sensor
a portable sensor which can be mounted on high ground and used to monitor the approach of an enemy. (HSR)
Skyarch
this is an architectural structure that resembles a group of suspended bridges. Made famous by the Grand Rim Promenade on Cejansij, skyarches span most of the Canyonade and link the opposing sides of the Promenade. The skyarch consists of nine walkways which are held in place without the use of repulsorlift technology. This is what makes them almost unique in the galaxy. There are nine walkways in all, arranged in a diamond pattern. The three middle walkways connect the Promenade, and there are two walkways above and below, then one more above and below those two. The skyarch had been in place for nearly three centuries prior to the Battle of Endor. (SOP)
Skybarge
Fadoop's patched-up aircraft. (HSL)
Skybird
a popular model of racing swoop. (RPG)
SkyCenter Galleria
this amusement center was built on Cloud City by Lando Calrissian and Cojahn after the failure of Hologram Funworld, about 19 years after the Battle of Endor. Lando used the profits from GemDiver Station to build it, and hoped it would be the first of many centers throughout the galaxy. It boasted restaurants, shopping centers, holomazes, experience chambers, and thrill rides. He brought Jaina and Jacen Solo, as well as the other Jedi trainees at Luke Skywalker’s praxeum, to Cloud City to try it out and give it a "test-drive." When he arrived, though, he discovered that Cojahn had been murdered by agents of Black Sun, who wished to gain control of the Galleria. (TCC)
Skyclaw
Skydome Botanical Gardens
a huge terrarium on Coruscant, designed, financed, and built by an Old Republic philanthropist (JS)
Skyhook
Skyhopper
Skyhouse
a form of architecture in which the entire house is levitated on repulsorlifts. The house then appears to float in the sky. (ZHR)
Skylark
this form of combat airspeeder was developed for use by the military police of the planet Exocron. They have a cylindrical shape highlighted by eight wing-like stabilizers. They are equipped with primitive wave-form communications terminals, and are armed with a single projectile cannon and two percussion cannons. (KO)
Skylow, Tor
this former Imperial Navy officer convinced her crew - a group of customs inspectors on tour - to defect. They took over control of their frigate, and placed anyone who chose not to defect into the escape pods. The pods were jettisoned near Travnin, with Skylow informing the authorities of their whereabouts. The Empire responded to the defection by claiming Skylow and her crew cruelly left the Imperial to die. Skylow and her crew then fled to the Yelsain system, where they refitted the frigate and renamed it the Counter Puncher. They turned to waylaying Imperial supply ships, taking their cargoes but leaving the crews alive and intact. The goods they stole were then sold on Yelsain for cheap prices. In return, the natives of Yelsain hid Skylow’s team whenever they were pursued. She has had several cyborg implants added to her athletic body, but the exact modifications are not known. She is the prototypical noble pirate, down to her flowing red hair and lavish dress. (GG6)
Skynara
this planet is located in Skine Sector. It was located at one end of the Five Veils' Tour Route. (GG9)
Skynx
a Ruurian expert on pre-Old Republic history in the Tion Hegemony, Skynx was still in his larval stage when Badure approaced him to help translate the log-recorder from the Queen of Ranroon . He agrees to help Badure, for Skynx had a yearning to experience a true, human adventure before moving into his pupal stage. He is adept at playing the musical instruments of his people. Skynx proved a valuable asset, helping to translate the ship's log-recorder and later tricking Gallandro into following him into the Queen's holds. This activated the ship's anti-weapons systems, killing Gallandro before he could kill Han Solo. When the mystery of the Queen was uncovered, Skynx left to return to his studies, hoping to complete them before he was forced to spin his cocoon and metamorph into a chroma-wing flier. (HSL)
Skynxnex, Arb
this tall, thin human was imprisoned on Kessel as a young man for his involvement with the criminal organization Black Sun. The crime he was arrested for was theft, and he escaped the death sentence because he was young and healthy. He became part of Moruth Doole's spice-smuggling operation. He was assigned to the prison for his long record theft and assassinations, and grew in favor under Doole's watchful eye. Doole used Skynxnex as his liaison to the smugglers who transported loads of spice. Skynxnex was killed shortly Han Solo and Chewie crash-landed on Kessel, when they and Kyp Durron escaped from the mines. (JS, WG, JASB)
Skypath Industries
this textile firm maintained an outlet on Dravian Starport. (GMH)
Skyraptor
another combat airspeeder developed for the Exocron Airfleet, it is superior to the Skylark in terms of agility and armament. The Skyraptor is armed With two percussion cannons and four air-to-air rocket launchers. (KO)
Skyreach Hotel
a chain of hotels operated in the Outer Rim Territories. (GG9)
SkySlayer
this is the name given to one of Aratech’s light assault ships. The SkySlayer measured 20 meters in length, and was armed with a pair of quad-laser cannons and four blaster cannons. It required a crew of seven. (SH)
Skywalker Technical Maintenance Service
a ruse used by R2-D2 to hide from the Imperial stormtroopers in Mos Eisley, he and C-3PO posed as maintenance droids from this false start-up company in order to gain access to a machine shop. They told the owner that they would fix his energy lathe for free, as part of a one-time, promotional offering. (SWR)
Skywalker, Anakin
Anakin
grew up as a slave in the markets of Mos Espa, on Tatooine. Eventually, he grew into a brash young pilot who joined the Old Republic as a fighter pilot, gaining recognition during his education at the Academy and then during the Clone Wars. His uncanny skill as a pilot did not escape notice, and he was approached by Obi-Wan Kenobi, who was a Jedi Knight who fought with Anakin during the Clone Wars. Kenobi thought that he could teach Anakin how to become a Jedi just as well as Yoda had taught him, but he was unable to keep up with Anakin's desire to learn more. For Anakin was still a brash young man, and the barriers of patience and hard work seemed to stifle his growing proficiency in the Force. It was about this time that Senator Palpatine also noticed the young Anakin. Sensing the Force within him, Palpatine also sensed Anakin's desire to learn quickly. He introduced Anakin to the wonders of the Dark Side of The Force, and Anakin was hooked. He realized that, with the power of the Force behind him, he would be able to provide for himself and his pregnant wife. There would be nothing to hinder him, and his security seemed assured. He became Palpatine's student, and the fall from the Light Side to the Dark Side happened so quickly that Kenobi was powerless to stop it. Kenobi pleaded with Anakin to return to the Light Side, but Anakin would have no part of it. After a heated argument, Anakin and Kenobi confronted each other in a vicious lightsaber duel. They were evenly matched physically, but Obi-Wan's knowledge of the Force was much greater than Anakin's, and Kenobi was able to maintain his strength. A coincidence led to their battle nearing a pit of molten lava, and Anakin misplaced his footing. He fell into the pit, and was seared alive. Obi-Wan, seeing that he had a single chance to save his friend and return him to the Light Side, pulled the burning Anakin from the pit. He returned to the Old Republic, where a tram of cybernetic surgeons worked furiously to save him. The newly-promoted Emperor Palpatine spared no expense in trying to save Anakin. This was noted by Kenobi, who realized that Anakin would see Palpatine as a savior. Kenobi then fled with Anakin's wife, hiding her and her unborn twins on remote worlds, out of the Emperor's watchful sight. Palpatine, upon Anakin's recovery, re-introduced Anakin to the Dark Side of the Force. This eventually led to Anakin's acceptance of the Sith training and lore, and sometime during this training Anakin Skywalker ceased to exist. He became Darth Vader, and rose to become a Dark Lord of the Sith. As such, he also became Palpatine's minion, and became the Emperor's tool. Sometime after the Battle of Yavin, Palpatine was able to discover that Anakin had had a son. He used this knowledge to help secure his hold on the former Anakin Skywalker, as well as a way to help turn Luke to the Dark Side. The Light Side of Anakin Skywalker seemed to try and return to the surface, and Vader was faced with a crisis. During the Battle of Endor, Luke managed to get the Light Side of Anakin to re-assert itself, and as the Emperor was trying to kill Luke, Anakin rose up and threw the Emperor down the Death Star's power shaft. The life-support systems that kept Darth Vader alive, however, were seriously damaged by the Emperor's Force lightning, and failed. Anakin died soon after Luke removed the facemask to allow Anakin to see his son with his own eyes. Anakin was portrayed by Sebastian Shaw in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, and by Jake Lloyd in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW, ESB, ROTJ, SW1)Skywalker, Luke
Luke is the son of Anakin Skywalker, and the twin brother to Princess Leia Organa. He was separated from his sister just after their birth, in order to conceal his potential Force-sensitivity from the Emperor and Darth Vader. He was hidden on the planet Tatooine by Obi-Wan Kenobi, and lived his early years under the watchful eyes of Owen and Beru Lars. Luke was an eager boy, and was always flying his T-16 skyhopper in the canyons near his home while dreaming of being a starpilot at the Academy. Known as Wormie by his friends, he was a reckless youth whose best friend was Biggs Darklighter. When Biggs went off to the Academy, and later the Alliance, Luke felt that he was being mistreated by his Uncle, who annually refused to allow Luke to enroll. Fate and fortune intervened, however, when Owen purchased two well-worn droids named Artoo-Detoo and See-Threepio. With their purchase, Luke was catapulted into the midst of the Alliance. Obi-Wan Kenobi began to instruct Luke in the use of The Force. Luke then rescued Princess Leia from the first Death Star with the help of Han Solo. Following Kenobi's death, Luke destroyed the Death Star by calling on The Force. Later, Luke was visited by Kenobi's spirit, and directed to the planet Dagobah, where Luke trained under the Jedi Master Yoda. Following Yoda's death, Luke became the last of the Jedi Knights. He used his new-found strength to defeat Emperor Palpatine and turn Darth Vader from the Dark Side of the Force, returning Anakin Skywalker to the Light Side. In the years following the formation of the New Republic, Luke was instrumental in the New Republic's defeat of the Ssi-ruuk, the reborn Palpatine, as well as Imperial Admirals Thrawn and Daala. Luke continued his training on his own, and eventually became a Jedi Master. He set up a new Jedi Academy on Yavin's fourth moon, and began teaching the ways of The Force to a new set of Jedi Knights.
During the period following the revelations of the partial Caamas Document found on Wayland, Luke travelled to Nirauan to search for Mara Jade. Mara was reported missing and out of touch, after tracing the paths of several unusual starships. They discovered the Hand of Thrawn complex, and managed to eliminate any potential threat it held to the New Republic. During their escape, Luke and Mara worked together with the Force, and both were opened up to the other's inner thoughts and feelings. This deepened and strengthened their relationship to a point that neither could ignore. Just before leaving Nirauan, Luke proposed to Mara. She agreed, and they were married when the returned to Coruscant. Luke and Mara then left the Jedi Academy on Yavin 4 in the hands of the new Jedi Knights and travelled the galaxy teaching potential Jedi about the ways of the Force. Luke Skywalker is portrayed by Mark Hamill in the three Star Wars Ailms, as well as for the Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back Radio Dramas on National Public Radio. (SW, SWR, ESB, ESBR, ROTJ, TB, DE1, TLC, COTF, SOP, VOF)Skywalker, Luuke
a clone created by Joruus C'baoth from the hand Luke lost during his duel with Darth Vader on Cloud City. The clone, as were all of the clones that were grown too quickly in their Force-resistant vats, was mentally unstable. Luuke was defeated by Mara Jade, who fulfilled the prophecy laid on her by Emperor Palpatine, although not in the way he believed it would be. (TLC)
Skywalker, Shmi
this slave woman was the mother of Anakin Skywalker, although she remembers no man participating in Anakin’s conception. Instead, she simply discovered she was pregnant. At the time of Anakin’s conception, Shmi was owned by Gardulla the Hutt. After Gardulla lost a bet to Watto, Shmi and Anakin became the property of the ornery Toydarian. As Anakin grew, shmi knew that there was something special about her son. She hid as much of it as she could from Watto, hoping that the beast wouldn’t use Anakin to his advantage. When Qui-Gon Jinn travelled to Tatooine, Shmi understood that Anakin was to leave with him. She could no longer hold the boy back from his destiny. When Anakin won the Boonta Eve podrace, Qui-Gon managed to win the boy in a bet with Watto, but was unable to gain Shmi’s freedom. She remained behind on Tatooine, hoping to see her young son again someday. Shmi Skywalker was portrayed by Pernilla August in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. (SW1)
Sla Kar
the name of the lowest class of citizens on the planet Demophon, the name derived from the term "slacker," and was applied to the slaves and poor degenerates of the planet's society. (SN)
Slaf
this racing sport's participants ride plastic sleds down a slafcourse defined by impellor fields. The slaf is actually one of the many portals on the course into which the racers can maneuver to collect points. The object is to make it to the end of the slafcourse with the most points. (RM)
Slafcourse
a racetrack which is used for recreation, the participants have to navigate plastic sleds around an obstacle course defined by various impellor fields. The slafcourse can alternate between being open and being tunneled. At various points on the course, slafs (portals) can be entered by the players who want to gain more points. The slafs are the obstacles, and it is not always easy to get into them. Many racers get thrown off the course if they miss them. (RM)
Slag Flats
this ancient, female Ithorian was one of the original settlers of the planet Tatooine. She was exiled from Tatooine for being a known criminal, and was the ringleader for a sizable organization. After landing on Tatooine, she established a minor crime ring in Mos Eisley. She lived near Tower Ridge, and once helped Adar Tallon when he first arrived on Tatooine. Momaw Nadon fell in love with Slag during his stay on the desert planet, which helped him overcome his own homesickness. Slag was later murdered by Jodo Kast, who was trying to capture Tallon and recover the bounty on his head. (GG7, TM)
Slag Pit, The
a run-down drinking establishment in the Corellian sector of Nar Shaddaa's spaceport. It is one of the three most popular hangouts for Corellian spacers, and is a dismal, crowded bar. (DE2)
Slapswitch
a switch that is activated by simply swiping the hand across its face. (AS)
Slar-dan ti Gardi
this Twi’leki criminal was captured by New Republic patrol officer Dasha Fanron and imprisoned for a mere two months before being released. He later joined Borun Call and learned the slave trade. Gardi spent much of the rest of his career harassing New Republic agents in the field, selling any that he managed to capture into slavery. He was recognizable by his gaunt frame and blue-green skin tone. (SWJ8)
Slarm
Stroon's first mate, and assistant in the Starhunter Intergalactic Menagerie. (DCAR)
Slash Squadron
one of the fighter groups protecting the Backstab, it was made up of pilots from the Khuiumin Survivors. (IJ)
Slatha essach sechel
this Illodian phrase translates to ‘keep it to yourself.’ (TT)
Slava Dancing
an exotic form of dance. (TT)
Slave
any being held against its will and forced to labor for its owner, the possession of slaves was generally outlawed by the Old Republic and its eventual successor, the New Republic. Emperor Palpatine’s New Order didn’t exactly condone it, but neither did it outlaw the practice. Any being could be made into a slave, and usually had a small transmitter inserted into its body. The exact location of the transmitter was hard to find, which meant that an individual slave had no idea how to remove it. If a slave tried to escape, its owner could send a signal to the transmitter. At a low setting, the transmitter would jolt its host into unconsciousness. At a high setting, the transmitter could destroy its host. (SW1, WEG)
Slave Circuit
this is basically a remote control mechanism for a starship. It be as simple a landing assistance command or a fully-rigged maintenance and operation program. (DFR)
Slave-I
Boba Fett's ship at the time of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Slave-I is a highly-modified Kuat Firespray-31 cargo ship. Unique in its design, very little of the original Firespray-31 that forms Slave-I remains, as Boba Fett has made changes to support his lifestyle as bounty hunter. Slave-1's outer hull has been reinforced with plating and ray shielding, to compensate for reduced particle shielding. The hull is formed from a magnetically-polarized metal, making it the perfect electromagnetic receptor. This allows the ship to collect magnetic energies from the surrouding space - including the signals and pulses of pursuing ships - and reflect them as so much static. This jams the pursuer's sensors, making Slave-I nearly invisible. Boba Fett has also dampened the ship's particle vapor trail to further eliminate proof of its passage. The ship appears to bear only a pair of twin-mounted blaster cannons on the tip of the command/cargo section, although rumors abound about hidden ion cannons, concussion missile launchers, and a powerful tractor beam. The ship's engines have been modified for speed. The Kuat Systems Engineering F-31 sublight engines provide an intense burst of power when first activated. This reduces maneuverability but increases the likelihood of Fett's capturing his quarry before it can escape. These are paried with four KSE X-F-16 power generators to provide that burst of speed. The ship's hyperdrive has also been updated, allowing for quick jumps to outrace a victim to their destination. The ship's interior has never been seen, but it is rumored to have a large enough hold to contain a force cage. Various hull reinforcements are also rumored to be present, to keep the cage from being jostled by larger races. There isn't a great deal of cargo space, for much of it has been given over to housing the ship's engines and power generators.
Boba Fett used Slave-I to track Han Solo to Bespin. From there, Fett took Solo's frozen body to Tatooine for delivery to Jabba The Hutt. Following his emergence from the Sarlacc, Boba Fett to his ship to Nar Shaddaa for reparis, but it was disabled at Nar Shaddaa during Palpatine's first resurrection. It sat at the spaceport receiving more repairs until Han Solo and Princess Leia returned to Nar Shaddaa searching for Vima-Da-Boda. Boba Fett was able to reactivate Slave-1 and its new Incom shields, only to receive a good deal of damage to one of its wings in a collision with the Millennium Falcon. (ESB, MTS, DE1, DE2, EGV)
Slave-II
Boba Fett's backup ship, this modified MandalMotors Pursuer patrol vehicle was weaker than Slave-I, but it served its purpose well after the Alliance confiscated Fett's primary ship. However, what it lacked in punch it made up for in speed and maneuverability. The original engines had been replaced with twin Mil-StarIV engines mated with three x41 maneuvering thrusters mounted in the port-side strut. It had a forward-firing ion and twin blaser cannons, as well as a rear-firing proton torpedo launcher. Slave II also had enhanced sensors, but lacked Slave I's stealth capabilities. Slave II was severely damaged over Byss when Boba Fett tried to pursue Han Solo and Salla Zend near the planet. Solo took the Millennium Falcon into a dive toward the planet's surface just as the planet's shield generators kicked on. Slave II hit the shields and glanced off them, ripping off the portside stabilizer and causing massive system damage. Luckily for Fett, the ship's shield generators were at full-power. Fett drydocked Slave II after this incident, returning to the use of Slave I. (DE1, DESB, DE2, EE, EGV)
Slave IV
Boba Fett owned this starship some fifteen years after the Battle of Endor. He used it to track down Kardue’sai’Malloc on Peppel, and return the Devaronian to Devaron for judgement. He also used the ship to track down Bornan Thul, in response to a bounty placed on the shipping magnate by Nolaa Tarkona. (TBH, TEP)
Slavelord Boulevard
a street in Kessendra. (GDV)
Slaver Syndicate
this large bounty-hunting syndicate was based on the planet Karazak. It speciallized in capturing large alien races such as Wookiees, Gamorreans, and Agorffi. They collected individuals with bounties on their heads, bought their ownership rights, and resold them as slaves. (GG9)
Slaver's Line
a thin cord made up of special circuitry, the slaver's line is used to link a number of captives into a single group, controlled by a director. The line attaches to collars worn by the slaves, and transmits the punishing impulses from the director the collar. They are illegal, since slavery has been outlawed since the time of the Old Republic. (HSR)
Slayn
one of the Verpine colonies which helped Ackbar develop the B-Wing starfighter. (RASB)
Slayn and Korpil Corporation
a company formed by the neighboring Verpine colonies which helped Ackbar develop the B-Wing starfighter. It was a well-known source of starships during the time of the Old Republic, and remained loyal to the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. Following the Battle of Endor, Slayn and Korpil helped design the V-Wing combat speeder. (RASB, DESB, EGV)
Sleeft Docking Bay Maintenance
this Mos Eisley corporation controlled several cargo storage locations near the spaceport. They once tried to steal high-quality droid parts from a shipment that belonged to Notsub Shipping, but an ambitious Bith named Angor Farn tried to steal it. Farn was eventually caught by Coral Ohah and a group of Alliance agents. (GG7)
Sleemo
this is a Huttese word used to deride or embarass another individual. Roughly translated into Basic, it means "slimeball." (SW1, YJC)
Sleen
this monitor-like lizard is an omnivorous feeder native to the planet Dagobah. Tsleens seek damp, dark environs which are strong with the Force. (CCG4)
Sleep Coffin
a hibernation bed used to keep a person in suspended animation during a long, sublight stapce flight. (CS)
Sleep-inducer
this wrist-mounted weapon is favored by Twi’leks. It is a close-range weapon which is jabbed into the target’s flesh. A small trigger releases a sleep-inducing fluid into the victim, knocking them unconsious. (THG)
Sleeper Bomb
a detonation device used to cripple a starship in deep space. It is attached to the ship's hull in such a way that it can continuously and innocuously drain power from the ship's core. When it reaches a certain power level, the bomb begins to draw an increasingly greater portion of the ship's power as it approaches detonation. With a shaped charge and the correct power level, the bomb explodes, ripping a hole in the ship's hull. The impending depressurization quickly and effectively kills the ship's crew and leaves her stranded in space. (HSR)
Sleft-chuffni
a species of huge floating gasbags native to the gas giant Taloraan. The sleft-chuffni can grow to be 200 meters in length, and drift along capturing airborne algae with their hanging tentacles. They are the primary source of food for the fleft-wauf. (SWAJ)
Sleight Box
this normal-looking cargo crate has a low-power repuslor coil matrix and power supply built into the casing. This allowed the user to transport a very heavy object in a crate that, when lifted by customs agents, seems to contain something very light. In essence, it neutralizes the weight of the object inside. A crate full of thermal detonators would weigh virtually nothing when transported in a sleight box. They are fairly expensive, and used primarily by smugglers. (TFE)
Slenn
an Imperial Vice Admiral, Slenn was placed in charge of the invasion of Datar during the Galactic Civil War. When he mistakenly made the Alliance team aware of his invasion fleet, the Alliance was able to rally and defeat the Imperials. Darth Vader executed Slenn for this mistake. (TME)
Slice, The
a wedge-shaped section of the galaxy with its point in the Core Worlds and expanding outward. The edges of The Slice are defined by the Corellian Trade Spine and the Perlemian Trade Route, and extends into the Mid Rim and Beyond. (RPG)
Slice-hound
a creature native to Corellia. (CCG)
Slicer Chip
a small information chip which allows the holder to bypass certain computer-driven systems, based on the chip's programming. They can be used to bypass door locks and security fields, to name a couple of uses. (COTF)
Slicer
this is the term used to describe a computer hacker. (HTTE)
Slicer droid
a machine which is programmed to infiltrate computer systems (COTF)
Slick
a nickname Han Solo acquired while still a cadet in the Academy, it refers to a time when Badure has rigged an old U-33 loadlifter to purposely malfunction for training exercises. Han Solo was one of the cadets on the mission, and when the ship began to malfunction, Han took over and landed the crippled vessel. The officer in charge began calling Han 'Slick' because of his knowledge of the ship and his ability to land it. (HSL)
Slidewalk
a moving sidewalk used to transport people from one area to another. (BTS)
Slim
starfighter pilot slang term for an A-Wing. (IJ)
Slime-wart
an unintelligent creature. (TME)
Slimp
the eyes of this creature are considered a culinary delicacy by the Hutts. (BF)
Slips
this was the name of Mara Jade's V-1 astromech droid, used aboard the Jade's Fire. (VOF)
SlipSheet
this thin sheet of metal has many uses. (CFG)
Slipter
this company maunfactured small, personal-use landspeeders. (VOF)
Slith
a primitive, reptilian race native to the deserts of Yavin 13. These carnivores have large mouths filled with spiked teeth. (GG2, LW)
Slitherhorn
this instrument was considered part of the repertoire of a jizz band, during the last years of the New Order. (CCG9)
Sljee
Sloane, Baruche
this Corporate Sector Authority Fleet Commander was in control of the starships which tried to wrestle the Kalinda System from the hands of the pro-Imperial forces and New Republic forces already in the system. Sloane led the battle group from the command ship Enforce. A tall, stern man with gray eyes and a grim expression, Sloane’s loyalty to the CSA was unwavering. He commanded respect, and didn’t appreciate failure. (TSK)
Slochan
a lush plant native to Belsavis. It bears a sturdy fruit, which allows it to be packaged by droids, instead of humanoids. (COJ)
Sloom, Regec
this smuggler was hiding from the Empire on Gelgelar when he first met Cev Malanx. They formed a quick friendship, and became smuggling partners. They plied the Outer Rim - based out of Betha II - until it became unpopular to do so, then fled for the Core Worlds after helping the New Republic locate Meres Ulcane. (SWJ8)
Slootheberry
a fruit used to make wrinkle cream. (COJ)
Sloppet
an obnoxious Rylothian vermin. (JTH)
Slork
a bad-smelling bird native to Corellia. (TFE)
Slorth
this is a type of slovenly creature which, although large in size, is fairly low on the evolutionary scale. (TBH)
Slow Dancing Star
this song, written and played by Annadale Fayde, first appeared on the compilation Darkness on the Land. It was rated scarlet by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9)
Sludbug
a slow-moving insect. (COJ)
Sludir
a centaurian race native to the planet Sluudren, the Sludirs are a violent, military race with a history of warfare and combat. They have six short, muscular legs supporting a heavy body. Their upper torso has two arms, and their long skulls are marked by a large, tooth-filled mouth. Their skin is naturally thick and dense, providing them a natural armor that they take great pride in. They evolved a primitive, tribal society based on a complex feudal system containing several rigid castes. Each caste has its own codes and rituals, but primary among all of them is the honor of battle. To the Sludir, combat is the surest test of individual power. No Sludir has ever fled from battle. They also have an intense desire to further their families, and the securing of an heir is extremely important. However, the Sludirs' immense strength and unusual appearance made them prime targets for slavers and mercenaries. The Empire did nothing to assist the Sludir, declaring them a legitimate slave race. Thus, many Sludir found off Sluudren are either slaves or criminals. (GG12)
Sludir Soap
this mushy substance was created by the Sludir to patch their natural, armor-like skin. (GG12)
Slug Beast
a large, brown creature native to the lower levels of the Kashyyyk forest ecosystem. Resembling little more than a large patch of slime, the slug beast hangs itself over tree branches and waits for its prey to stumble onto it. It then reacts by heaving its bulk upward, capturing its prey by wrapping itself around it. It then exudes digestive juices into the cavity it creates, dissolving its prey and then absorbing the nutrients. (DK)
Slug Named Grendel, The
a book written by Rogar Farnoster, about the doomed mission of the starship Darkfire to hunt down the legendary space slug Grendel. (SWSB)
Slug-rat
this foul creature is native to the plabet Ruten. It resembles a rat in its initial appearance, but is completely hairless and has a long, slimy body. The slug-rat has four legs that move it quickly along, and its toothy bite is almost always rabid. They breed quickly, and have thwarted every attempt at extermination by the Ruten natives. The average length of a slug-rat is about one meter. (TSK)
Slug-rifle
an out-dated weapon that shoots a metal projectile at its target. (HSL)
Sluggo the Hutt
this was the psuedonym used by the founder of the jizz band Hutt. He was obviously not a Hutt. (GMS)
Slugthrower
a small tool that can be used as a weapon (DFR)
Sluis Control
the transportation monitoring center at the Sluis Van Shipyards. (HTTE)
Sluis Sector
area of New Republic control containing Sluis Van, Bpfassh, Dagobah, and the Praesitlyn communications station (HTTE)
Sluis Van
primary planet in the Sluis sector. (HTTE)
Sluis Van Central
Rebel space station orbiting Sluis Van. (HTTE)
Sluis Van Shipyards
this orbital shipyard is controlled by the Sluissi. In a stationary orbit around Sluis Van, the shipyard is a long, multi-segmented station with a wide central tunnel. Each of sixteen modules contains starship repair facilities, along with living accommodations and shops. (HTTE, HTTEC)
Sluissi
native to the planet Sluis Van, these creatures are humanoid from the waist up, but have snake-like tails below the waist. The Sluissi have long been supporters of the Republic, and have shared their technology freely with other member planets. They are known as a plodding, methodical race which has an easy-going attitude and never seems to get excited. (HTTE, DFRSB)
Sluudren
this rocky, Outer Rim world is the home planet of the Sludir race. (GG12)
Slyte
an alien race. (COJ)
Smada
a Hutt. (GOF1)
Smart Blanket
a blanket which has special sensors and circuits which allow it to monitor the user's body temperature and the surrounding conditions to adjust the blanket's ability to heat and protect the user. (CS)
Smarteel
Cabrool Nuum had a base here, before Jabba the Hutt killed him. (JTH)
Smartrope
a strong cord tipped with a heat-seeking device, it is very useful for ensnaring prey or an opponent. Boba Fett's Mandalorian armor has at least one installed, which he used to try and hold Luke during Luke's escape from Jabba the Hutt and the Pit of Carkoon. (ROTJ, HTTE)
Smashball
a sport that Han Solo followed after the defeat of Admiral Daala, he bet on the outcome of certain games with Lando. It involved 25 players wearing skates. (COJ)
Smath, Sodilayno
an employee of TransGalMeg Industries, this small, dark-skinned human operated the souvenir shop located in Narg Starport. Smath was rude and loud, but he didn’t make his living selling trinkets. Instead, he was the primary source of information and black market goods at the starport, and the bluster he expresses is more of a cover. Despite his high prices, Smath’s information was quite often reliable. (TA)
Smeberellich
a Twi'lek deity. (JTH)
Smelly Saint
a smuggling ship known to run illegal copies of agricultural droids in the Kimm Systems. It is a light stock freighter, not capable of long hauls. (COJ)
Smiler
any individual affected by the herb savorium. They were described as the only truly contented individuals in the galaxy. A smiler is characterized by a totally accommodating nature, and would do anything for anyone. For this reason, they were prime targets for slave labor, since they would work until they were exhausted and worked for free. (DRO)
Smiley
a nickname used to describe Klorr Vilia, after he had become affected by his own creation, savorium. He was kept impounded by Master Zorneth, who was one of the few who knew the secret of savorium because he was present when Vilia first ingested savorium. Smiley was kidnapped by the Dictator-Forever Craw, who wanted to have the secret of savorium for his own evil uses. Smiley was rescued by R2-D2 and C-3PO, with the help of Shay and the Revoltists, but later perished when Zorneth's starship self-destructed while under attack by Craw's forces. (DRO)
Smoke Screamer
this combinations sonic screecher and smoke bomb was often used by Puggles Trodd. When detonated, the smoke screamer gives off thick, black clouds of smoke along with an ear-piercing wail. (TM)
Smoking Blaster
this smuggling ship was once employed by Nilya Fek'ra to transport security droid logic matrices to the rebels on Cotellier, during the Galactic Civil War. The ship's computer memory also held information on Yosger's operations, which resulted in Yosger's pirates attacking and waylaying the ship en route to Cotellier. The Smoking Blaster was a modified Loronar medium transport ship, measuring 75 meters in length and armed with four twin laser cannons. The ship had been in service for 50 years prior to the Battle of Endor, although its owners were heavily in debt to Yosger for the ship. (GMH)
Smoking Jets
a pre-fab bar and grill on Spaceport Row in Plawal. Like most of its kind, the Smoking Jets was build from 3 pre-fab cubes linked together in a line, with the connecting walls knocked out. (COJ)
Smoky Crystal
another name for Spook Crystals. (POT)
Smoky Dreams
Bria Lavval sang this song with Umjing Baab and his Swinging Trio aboard the Queen of Empire. (RD)
Smoor
this plant is often used by terraformers as a food source. It grows in harsh climates. (POT)
Smoppy
a putty-like substance used by the Twi-leki. (JTH)
Smugglers' Alliance
in the years following Grand Admiral Thrawn's defeat, the tenuous collaboration between the galaxy's best smugglers was consolidated into a formal alliance which agreed to assist the New Republic in any way possible. Mara Jade served as the liaison between the Republic and the Alliance. (COTF)
Smuggler’s Hideaway
a bar and restaurant located on Nar Shaddaa. (THG)
Smuggler's Kit
this small, black-box device is attached to a starship's hyperdrive and identification transponder. It changes the starship's identification codes and registry information each time the ship jumps into hyperspace. (SOL)
Smuggler’s Pie
this meal, which is basically a careful combination of left-overs, derived from the basic smuggler’s dinner which consisted of whatever was available when the smuggler was hungry. (TNR)
Smuggler’s Rest
this tavern is located on Nar Shaddaa. It has rooms available for rent, and is generally described as sleazy. Bria Tharen stayed here, while planning the Alliance's attack on Ylesia. (RD)
Smuggler's Reverse
a starship maneuver in which a ship under attack suddenly stops and swings around 180 degrees to face its attackers. (VOF)
Smuggler’s Run
this collection of asteroids was once controlled by the Hutts. It served as a base of operations for many smugglers who couldn’t afford the relative luxury of havens like Nar Shaddaa. The Smuggler’s Run has been in use for several centuries, and has remained unchecked due to its hazardous entrance through the asteroids. Several asteroids have been hollowed out or riddled with caverns to support life, and have been nicknamed Skips. The Skips were numbered in the order in which they were inhabited. A few minor crimelords developed personal empires within certain asteroids, but their influence rarely extended beyond a single rock. After the deaths of Jabba the Hutt and Emperor Palpatine, the Run became freed of Hutt control and began to operate on its own. During this time, the failed Jedi Dolph found an ally in the crimelord Nandreeson, and together they began shipping Dolph’s rigged droids through the Run to points on Coruscant and other New Republic worlds. Many smugglers took jobs working for Nandreeson and Dolph, but many of them suddenly disappeared when they got too involved. (TNR)
Smuggling Guilds
the unofficial title used by the various groups who are running smuggling operations from Nar Shaddaa. (DE1)
Smythers
this Imperial Lieutenant served under Captain Alijah Orr in the Mestra System. He constantly hounded and bullied Renea Luies, especially after Orr began his personal against smugglers. Smythers hoped to get promoted by quickly and energetically carrying out Orr’s orders. He tried to catch Shamus Falconi smuggling weapons, but was unable to do so successfully. (SWJ9)
Snackquarium
this device was developed by the Hutts, and served as a living environment for the aquatic creatures they loved to snack on. (TPS)
Snagel
a member of the Imperial Select Committee. (ROC)
Snaggletooth
a derogatory name given to the Snivian race. (SW)
Snake-Eyes
Scarlet Bloodhawk's Ky'lessan second-in-command. He turns her and her Alliance friends over to the Empire for a nomial fee. (RPG)
Snaplaunce
this local policeman was a large, eight-foot-tall Ithorian which had relocated to the planet Nam Chorios. Snaplaunce worked with the human Grupp in maintaining the peace of Hweg Shul. He believed that Beldorion was nothing but a Hutt crime-boss. It was Grupp and Snaplaunce that intercepted Luke Skywalker and removed him from the rocks and spears of the Oldtimers that attacked him near Taselda’s house. Snaplaunce provided Luke with information on Callista’s travels through the city. (POT)
Sneerzick, Xalto
this human was the son of a brilliant droid designer. His early years were filled with loneliness broken only by the company of droids, which Xalto came to love as his real family. As he grew, Xalto started to believe that all droids were at least somewhat sentient, and deserved to be treated as equals to organic lifeforms. Xalto’s education followed his father’s footsteps, and he became a genius in droid mechanics. His behavior turned fanatical and irrational in his later years, and a tattoo of a cog and a lightning bolt on his right hand signifies his complete devotion to freeing all droids throughout the galaxy. He founded the Droid Abolitionist Movement, and a small team of confederates gathered around him, including Babalabbet Swoont, Zoonia Tantra, and a blue droid known as G-3PO. A loud and fiery speaker, Xalto was highly charismatic. When he discovered that Cosmohaul Shipping was transporting large numbers of droids, he and his followers began pirating Cosmohaul ships. He and his team infiltrated Cosmohaul’s crew pool, and managed to gain access to the Argent Lady and its cargo of R5 droids. Xalto added his "emancipation virus" to the droids, and hoped to set them free. However, his droids’ programming caused the droids to rebel even against him. His group on the Argent Lady was tracked and killed by the R5 droids before a group of freelance mercenaries could stop them. (SWJ9)
Sniffer
Snigvine
this thorned, creeping plant is a third-generation variety used on terraformed worlds. It is a hardy plant with a dense root structure that helps anchor the soil. (POT)
Snillik
a thick liquer that Lando often orders when a sabacc match requires alcoholic consumption. He chooses snillik because it tastes awful, so he must sip it slowly. It is produced somewhere in the Core Systems. (LCF)
Sniquux
this Rodian was one of the mercenaries employed by Jabba the Hutt to infiltrate Ylesia just prior to the Alliance's assault on the planet. Sniquux was sent to Colony Nine to make sure that the t'landa Til working to get the colony operational never succeeded. Just before the Battle of Ylesia, Sniquux laid several traps of monofilament wire and portable speakers. From the speakers, he sounded the call of a thota, and stampeded the t'landa Til. The huge beasts panicked, running into the monofilament fibers and shredding themselves to ribbons. (RD)
Snit
Droopy McCool's real name. (TJP)
Snitworm
a noxious slug. (JTH)
Snivvian
an alien race native to the planet Cadomai, the Snivvians are short-statured humanoids with protruding lower jaws studded with short fangs and tusks. Their toothy maws have earned them the nickname "Snaggletooth." Their physiology is indicative of their environment, although it is somewhat unusual. The harsh, frigid conditions on Cadomai have given them thick skin instead of heavy fur. This skin is formed of special membranes that open and close pores to regulate heat loss, in response to temperature differences. Snivvians don't sweat, since their skin doesn't exude moisture. They also don't suffer from frostbite. The adaptations of the Snivvians to their enviroment makes them excellent scouts and trackers. They have evolved a high level of genetic technology, a result of their intense desire to breed out undesirable characteristics. The Snivvian biology produces two offspring at every birth. Normally, the birth results in one male and one female child. However, a flaw in their genetics - the so-called Blood Code - produces twin males once every several million births. Only 200 such births have been recorded in Snivvian history, but all have led to trouble. The flaw reveals itself in one of the male twins, and ususally causes the male to become emotionally unstable. It mutates the male throughout his lifetime, resulting in an sociopathic individual capable of destroying Snivvian civilization. Thus, the Snivvians strove to discover the possibility of twin males and what causes one male to be flawed. However, this genetic technology has given them a false sense of security, and their strength as a race led them to become enslaved by the Thalassians several centuries before the Galactic Civil War. They were rescued by the Old Republic, which helped introduce them to hyperspace travel. This continued travel through hyperspace has somehow caused genetic changes in the Snivvians, and the possibility of male twins is on the rise. As a race, they have begun to recede, desparately trying to prevent the birth of unstable male twins. (GG12, CCG7)
Snogar
this
species of creatures inhabit the ice world of Ota, where they were constantly repairing their heating machines to stay warm. These shaggy humanoids are a primitive race that have devolved from a highly-technological race. These ancient ancestors are known among the Snogars as the Old Ones, and supposedly developed the heating machines. The Snogars barely survived life on Ota. Sometime follwoing the Battle of Yavin, they were able to capture Luke Skywalker and Boba Fett, and demanded that the two fix their machinery. The two escaped, but returned to the Snogar city to rescue Han Solo. In the ensuing battle, the Mole appeared and pinned Fett to a wall with a magnet while the others escaped from the Snogars. (CSWEA, EGC)Snogrutt
this Gamorrean developed the large, ultrasonically-enhanced axes used by Jabba the Hutt’s guards. (CCG7)
Snoova
this infamous bounty hunter was a Wookiee. Chewbacca pretended to be Snoova when he and Leia Organa infiltrated Coruscant to meet with Prince Xizor. (SE)
Snopps, Zafiel
this Imperial governor once presided over the Corluag House of Citizens. (SWAJ)
Snoruuk
this mobile mushroom is found in the forests of the planet Gamorr. They grow in rings of up to 30 individual plants, and each plant has a "foot" that it uses to cross the forest floor. The Gamorreans have discovered that, if you have enough patience, the snoruuk can be herded like other creatures by tapping on their caps. The ring moves away from the vibration. The snoruuk is a staple food of the Gamorreans. (SWJ10)
Snot Vampire
a derogatory term for the Anzat race of predators. (TJP)
Snow Demon
native to Toola, these flying predators have white talons, massive sharp teeth, and a purple tongue. Their long tails are covered with hair. Snow demons average 1.5
meters in length, with a wingspan of up to 3 meters. Like the Whiphids, snow demons prey on mastmots, which often brings the two species into competition. These creatures hunt in flocks, and fly with the use of wings combined with a methane-filled gas bladder in their digestive tract. (CPL, SWJ10)Snow Falcon
an extinct species of birds. (DA)
Snow Hawk
a division of Imperial Cold Assault Stormtroopers. (SWSB)
Snow Nara
a pleasure barge that operates on the ice-world of Toloran, the Snow Nara caters to those tourists who wish to go ice skiing, sightseeing, and ice dragon hunting. (DFRSB)
Snow Snake
a vicious creature found on the planet Ota,
snow snakes are covered in a deep indigo fur and have pointed snouts filled with sharp teeth. (CSWEA)Snow Wolf
this large, white predator is native to the higher volcanic mountains of the ocean world Kabaira. (SWAJ)
Snowspeeder
converted Incom T-47 airspeeder used on Hoth by the Alliance as a low-altitude fightercraft. They had to be specially modified to operate in the extreme cold of Hoth's ecology, as well as to survive military duty. They are heavily shielded, and the standard cockpit has been replaced with a Y-wing cockpit pod. They are two-man ships, and have two heavy laser cannons (one on each wing) and a rear-mounted harpoon cannon. The modifications performed by the Alliance limited the T-47's ceiling to only 175 kilometers. (ESB, SWSB)
Snowtrooper
another name for an Imperial Cold Assault stormtrooper, this is a specially-trained stormtrooper who has been conditioned to work in extremely cold conditions. They have modified body armor which generates heat and recycles oxygen. (ESB, SWSB)
Snoygal, Paxtrell
this old man was a representative of Cosmohaul Shipping. He had spent the majority of his life plying the space lanes for the Old Republic, but has since seen better days. He lost most of his teeth, and his breath became very bad. He lost his left eye under unknown circumstances, but had it replaced with a jeweled senor. Snoygal was directed by Felben Cuplatt to hire some freelance mercenaries to protect Cosmohaul transports. Snoygal provided the mercs with the Argent Lady from which to run their operation, which resulted in the discovery of Xalto Sneerzick’s crew and their defeat. (SWJ9)
Snubfighter
another name for an X- or Y-wing. (SW)
Snubship
another name for an X- or Y-wing. (SME)
Snufftalon
this huge Wookiee was employed as an enforcer by the owner of Shilley’s, on Questal. (GCQ)
Snurf
a small parasite. (JTH)
So Much for Tact
this song, written and played by the band Deeply Religious, first appeared on the compilation Advanced Explosives Handbook. It was banned by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9)
Soarer
a huge, winged alien native to Ammuud, these reptilian avians have long, sharp beaks and large claws. While they are severely limited in intelligence, they are still cunning predators who use speed and surprise to capture their prey. They are carnivorous, often feeding on grazers. (HSR)
Socker, Nap
this smelter was one of the colonists of the planet Name Chorios. He was in business with Tinnin Droo. When Dzymand Seti Ashgad began inciting the Newcomers to revolt, Socker was badly burned when a Force storm suddenly ignited the smelter. The burns and trauma he suffered resulted in the loss of his legs. (POT)
Soco-Jarel Station
located near Vakeyya, on Socorro, this was the planet's major location of landing pads and hanger bays. (SWAJ)
Socorro
this planet is the last known homeworld of the Old Corellians. It is an arid world covered with eons of volcanic ash. It has long been a safe haven for pirates, free-traders, and outlaws. (SWAJ)
Sodbeast
this slow-moving creature is found in the Kidron System. (POT)
Sodonna
this is the smallest city on the planet Teyr which had its own spaceport. Sodonna was one of the terminus stations of the River District Flyway, and it straddled the Noga River. Nearly 500 years before the birth of the New Republic, Sodonna served as the gateway to the Inner River District of Teyr, but the city's splendor and importance have since dwindled. (SOL)
Sodonna Syndic
this was the ruling body of the city of Sodonna, on the planet Teyr. (SOL)
Sogthane
this is a gas made by the Gungans from xosha grass. (GF)
Sojis
this Imperial Navy Lieutenant served under Ors Dogot on the Bloodprice. He patrolled the area of the galaxy known as Sector 5, working under the command of Warlord Foga Brill. Sojis, like all the rest of the Bloodprice's crew, was killed when Dogot ordered the ship to intercept the Teljkon vagabond. The vagabond's defenseive mechanisms were brought on line, and the ship fired on the Bloodprice. The starship was destroyed. (SOL)
Solaest Uprising
a revolt that occurred during the Galactic Civil War, it was suppressed by the Imperial Navy. (SWSB)
Solar Flair
this Ghtroc 720 freighter was owned by the Alliance, and loaned to Devon Fuller during the Galactic Civil War. It was an old ship that had been heavily modified and continually pushed to its limits. (GG9)
Solar Flare
this modified YT-1300 freighter was owned by the tramp freighter captain Trynic. The ship’s engine section was modified to accept a larger hyperdrive, and the space between the forward mandibles was used as additional cargo space. A pair of turret-mounted laser cannons occupied the dorsal and ventral weapons pods, while a turret-mounted heavy blaster cannon replaced the portside escape pod. (GG6)
Solarflower
a flowering plant which grows to incredible heights. (TME)
Soldier's Life is a Sorry Thing
this song was written by Rorax Falken for the band, Ghost Jedi. (XWPA)
Solferin Shipping Company
a Bothan-owned interstellar transport corporation, their branch office on Dordolum was the target of rioters which were incited by Klif and Drend Navett. (SOP)
Solgg Chemical Company
this mining operation was responsible for the discovery of cirrifog in the atmosphere of Monor II. They established a base there, naming the world Kline Colony after its discoverer, Eujustus Kline, and mined the microcrystals for the Empire. (SWJ10)
Solidarity
one of six Kathol Republic Marauder-class corvettes sent to rescue the Bravado III from attack, shortly after the FarStar offered assistance. The 195-meter vessel was armed with eight double turbolaser cannons and three tractor beam projectors. (KO)
Solitary World
a musical composition played by Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes. (TME)
Solk, Chanto
an old acquaintence of Han Solo, Chanto Solk made a great deal of money during the Galactic Civil War by anticipating the demand for starships, and selling to the side that needed them. When his health started to fail, he married Karia Ver Seryan, a life witch on Leria Kerlsil, in 28 NE. She Supported him for five years, and in return was named the heiress to his fortunes. Solk died in 32 NE, when Karia was forced to withdraw her Support. Chanto Solk was Karia's 49th husband. (AC)
Solo, Anakin
Han and Leia's second son, he is incredibly strong in the Force, especially for a child so young. By the time he is three, Anakin's gifts have become obvious to his uncle, Luke Skywalker. By the time he is seven, he has demonstrated a remarkable ability to make anything mechanical work, regardless of whether he understands the device's purpose or its components. His siblings, Jacen and Jaina, have discovered his abilities, and use them to bypass locks and security cameras. They even tried once to have Anakin create a working droid from various scrap components. Unfortunately, the primary motivator Jacen found was faulty, and the droid blew up. Anakin figured prominently in the discovery and activation of some of the Corellian planetary repulsors during the reign of Thrackan Sal-Solo on Corellia. He continued to show great aptitude with the Force, and when his siblings returned from their initial studies on Yavin 4, Anakin was allowed to go as well. He was eleven at the time, and was immediately befriended by Tahiri. Together, they discovered the Golden Globe beneath the Palace of the Woolamander and the existence of the ancient Jedi Master Ikrit. He returned to Yavin 4 following the attack by the Shadow Academy, and helped rebuild the Great Temple by veiwing its rubble as a huge puzzle to be solved. (DE1, COTF, AC, GG, LW, SHA)
Solo, Berethon e
one of Han's early ancestors, he introduced democracy to the Corellian Empire. He lived nine generations before Han, some 300 years before Han was born. (CPL, TPS)
Solo, Dalla
born on the planet Duro, Dalla Solo was Han Solo's grandfather. He was forced to change his name to Dalla Suul to avoid notice following the hanging of his fatherm Korol Solo. He was a kidnapper and pirate, known to the galaxy as Dalla the Black. His illegitimate daughter was Thorm Hrekin's mother. (CPL)
Solo, Denn
this man was a native of the planet Tralus. Denn Solo never liked human servants, and always had droids working for him. He married Tira Gama, and she was pregnant when a group of pirates attacked the outling worlds of the Corellian System. She gave birth to twins just before the attack on Tralus. She managed to flee with a daughter, whom she later named Tiion, and they hid in the hills. Denn fled with a son, but they were lost in the battle. After Thrackan Sal-Solo and Han Solo discussed it, they came to the conclusion that Denn Solo was actually Han’s grandfather, and that the son he fled with was Han’s father. (TPS)
Solo, Han
Han Solo was born on Corellia. He was a good student, and caught the eye of Imperial Senator Garm Bel Iblis with his pointed questions during a school political rally when Han was 11. Some of his friends goaded him to ask Bel Iblis about the growing xenophobia in the Senate, as well as the apparent internal corruption in the Old Republic. This helped Han get an appointment to the Academy on Carida, where he excelled. Following his graduation, he was considered for Naval Officer's training, but he was sidetracked by Imperial atrocities against the Wookiee race. On a particular mission, Han tried successfully to rescue a Wookiee slave named Chewbacca. Chewbacca claimed a life-debt to Han even as Han was receiving a dishonorable discharge from the Imperial Navy. They were forced to flee Imperial control and live their lives at the fringes of the lawful world. For a number of years, Han tried to shake Chewie, who was always at his side. Even though Han took the worst kinds of jobs, Chewie stuck with him. Eventually, Han realized the depth of a Wookiee life debt, and accepted Chewie as part of his life. Han was awarded a second-level set of Corellian Bloodstripes for his bravery and selflessness in rescuing Chewbacca. (It is unknown at this time how Han earned his first-level Bloodstripes.) They turned to smuggling, using Han's starship knowledge and Chewie's muscular and mechanical skills to quickly gain recognition in the smugglers' world. Han's skills at gambling became equally sharp, and in a famous Sabacc match, he managed to win the smuggling ship Millennium Falcon from Lando Calrissian. With a ship and a partner, Han had many adventures. He spent a number of years based on Nar Shaddaa, working with Shug Ninx and falling in and out of love with Salla Zend. He left that life behind to work in the Corporate Sector, and spent a number of years there with Doc, Jessa, and Roa. After all these adventures, Han ended up in the domain of Moruth Doole and Jabba the Hutt. Han was one of many pilots who were contracted to make the Kessel Run and smuggle spice out from beneath Imperial control. Han made the run a number of times, once in under twelve parsecs. However, his last run almost cost him his life. He was set up by Doole, who was in the process of being set up by Jabba the Hutt, and the Imperials were tipped of as to the time of Han's Run. In order to escape the Imperials, Han was forced to dump Jabba's spice and flee. This earned him a death mark from Jabba, and Han was again forced to go underground. In an effort to make some extra credits and pay off Jabba, Han accepted Obi-Wan Kenobi's offer of 17,000 credits to transport Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, R2-D2 and C-3PO to Alderaan. The mission was sidetracked as the Millennium Falcon was captured by the first Death Star. Han and Luke rescued Princess Leia Organa, and brought her to Yavin 4. Han tried to leave with his reward money and pay Jabba off, but his conscience interfered again. He destroyed Darth Vader's wingmen and gave Luke the time he needed to destroy the Death Star. Following the Battle of Yavin, Han spent time with the Alliance, helping them gain key victories against the Empire while trying to stay one step ahead of Jabba's mercenaries. He was even promoted to the rank of General in the Alliance. After a close call with a bounty hunter on Ord Mantell, Han again tried to return and pay Jabba, only to be forced to Cloud City while escaping Darth Vader and the Imperial Navy. During this time, he and Princess Leia began to fall in love. This trip reunited Han with Lando Calrissian, but led to Han's being tracked by Boba Fett, imprisoned in carbonite, and returned to Jabba for the reward money. Han was freed by an elaborate plot by Luke Skywalker on Tatooine, and Han rejoined the Alliance to lead the ground assault on the forest moon of Endor. His timely destruction of the second Death Star's main shield helped the Alliance destroy the space station and the Emperor, thus ending the Imperial Civil War and restoring the Republic. Following the formation of the New Republic, Han and Leia tried to continue their relationship, but Leia's duties often interfered. Han resigned his commission with the New Republic, but stayed on as a freelance pilot. Following the Battle of Bakura and the fighting on Dathomir, Han and Leia were finally married. Their marriage produced twin children - Jaina, a daughter; and Jacen, a son - as well as a second son, Anakin. Leia's Force sensitivity was passed onto all of the children, and this made them prime targets for the Jedi clone Joruus C'Baoth and the reborn Emperor Palpatine. Han and Leia continued to protect their children against the Imperial threat. During a vacation from his wife's Republic world, Han and Chewie were shot down over Kessel, and captured by Moruth Doole's forces. He was forced to work the spice mines for Doole, which led him to discover Kyp Durron and the Maw Installation. Han's friendship with Kyp helped avoid serious damage when Kyp was corrupted by Exar Kun's spirit. Despite the fact that Han had resigned from service to the Republic after his marriage to Leia, he was often pressed into service. One of those times occurred during the Yevethan Purge. After Etahn A'baht was unable to blockade the Koornacht Cluster, Han was temporarily promoted to Commodore and placed in command of the Fifth Battle Group. This move was designed to keep Leia's supporters, as well as the supporters of Borsk Fey'lya, from arguing over the position and focused on the battle. However, the deceit of Tig Peramis provided this information to Nil Spaar, who sent several of his Interdictor cruisers to intercept Han's shuttle before it reached the fleet. Han was tortured and interrogated by Spaar himself. Han Solo was portrayed by Harrison Ford in all three Star Wars films. Han Solo was portrayed by Perry King for the Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back Radio Dramas on National Public Radio. (SW, SWR, ESB, ESBR, ROTJ, CPL, HTTE, JS, COTF, SE, CSA, SOL)
Solo, Jacen
Han and Leia's first son, born on Coruscant in 28 NE. He is very strong with the Force, as is his twin sister, Jaina. Jacen has the special ability to communicate with animals. When he and his sister turn 14, they attend Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy on Yavin 4. While there, Jacen develops an extensive collection of the jungle moon's exotic fauna, many of which escape the cages built for them by Jacen's sister, Jaina. When he finally constructed his own lightsaber, Jacen chose focusing stones which produced a glowing, emerald green blade. (TLC, CS, HTF, DK)
Solo, Jaina
Han and Leia's first daughter, born on Coruscant in 28 NE. She is five minutes older than her twin brother, Jacen, and is equally strong with the Force. She has certain mechanical abilities, much like her father, but not as strong as her brother, Anakin. When she and Jacen attend Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy on Yavin 4, at the age of 14, she collects all sorts of old technology from the original Alliance base, using some of it to create cages for Jacen's exotic collection of creatures. Others she keeps to see if she can repair them. Jaina created a lightsaber of violet light while studying at Luke Skywalker’s Jedi Academy on Yavin 4. (TLC, AC, HTF, ROM)
Solo, Jarik
this street urchin from the Corellian sector of Nar Shaddaa once claimed to be a relative of Han Solo’s. He claimed that his father, Renn, was Han’s father’s second cousin. Han didn’t believe for a minute that the youth was his relative, but his own years of eking out an existence as a beggar told him to take Jarik in and keep him off the streets. Roa eventually confirmed that Jarik was nothing more than a street kid. Jarik accompanied Han and Chewbacca on many adventures in the Bria, including several Kessel Runs. When Han decided that he had to leave Nar Shaddaa to escape an impending marriage to Salla Zend, Jarik stayed behind to pursue a new girlfriend and a job at Shug’s Spacebarn. Although the girlfriend left him, Jarik continued to work for Shug Ninx. When Han returned to recruit smugglers fo the assault on Ylesia, Jarik joined up, having lost his girlfriend but maintaining his skills. He joined the team which attempted to destroy the turbolaser emplacement protecting the planet, but was killed in the firefight which preceded the Alliance's victory. (THG, RD)
Solo, Jonash
Jonash was the son of Dalla Suul, and Han's father. (CPL)
Solo, Korol
Han's great-grandfather, and a pretender to the throne of Corellia. He was hanged for his crimes. (CPL)
Solo, Renn
this was supposedly Jarik Solo’s father. (THG)
Solo, Tiion
see Sal-Solo, Tiion. (TPS)
Solo, Tira Gama
see Gama, Tira. (TPS)
Solo Embarrassment Factor
this was a private joke between Han Solo and his wife, Leia Organa-Solo. Coined by Leia, it referred to the way in which all of Han's plans to create a private vacation for them always ended up in ruin. (VOF)
Solo Holotheater
the name Han Solo gives to his makeshift holotheater on Kamar. It is basically a natural amphitheater in the Badlands desert, and Han uses a Brosso Mark II holoprojector (left over from an unpurchased cargo) to display the features. It was short-lived, however, for the Kamarians destroyed it after Han failed to show a feature about a water planet, denying the Kamarians their fantasies. (HSR)
Solomahal
this large-bodied alien was a veteran of the Old Republic military who retired from active duty following the Clone Wars. He has since been a scout, working in the Outer Rim Territories. (CCG2)
Solusar, Kam
a Jedi Knight, son of a Jedi slain by Darth Vader. He spent years hiding from the Empire in the most remote parts of the galaxy. When his whereabouts were discovered by a group of Dark Jedi, he was tortured and forced to embrace the Dark Side of the Force. The reborn Emperor used him as one of his personal Dark Jedi on Byss. When Luke first met him on Nespis VIII, Luke sensed his strength in the Force behind the Dark Side facade, and challenged Kam to a game of Lightsider. Luke won, and convinced Kam to return to the Light Side. Kam eventually returned to Luke, joining the Jedi candidates on Yavin 4. (DE1, DA)
Solusar, Ranik
a Jedi Knight killed by Darth Vader during Palpatine's Jedi Purge. Ranik had a son, Kam, whom he taught in the ways of the Force. (DE2)
Somax, Greg
a mathematics instructor stationed at the Imperial Academy during the Galactic Civil War, Somax was really an Alliance recruiter. He would review each class for potential recruits, and supply their names to a nearby Alliance agent. (RASB)
Sombure Sector
this area of the galaxy is located near the Wornal Sector. (SWAJ)
Somin City
this city, located on the planet Seltos, is known to be the home of the largest group of Tarro in the galaxy. Note that Twin Stars of Kira often refers to it as Sommin City. (GG12)
Somms
this blond-haired Corellian served Black Sun under the command of Zekka Thyne, before the near-human was imprisoned on Kessel. (TFE)
Sonam-Ha’ar
this man was a native of the planet Cinnagar, some 5,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. He resembled a wizard, with a hooded cape covering his bearded, hawk-like face. (GAS)
Sonda Armament
a small company contracted by the Empire to design and built armored dropships, such as the AIC-4. (SWAJ)
Sondat
manufacturers of starship atmospheric systems. (RM)
Sonde Balloon
a small, inflatable balloon used in survival kits to signal someone's position. (HTTE)
Song Sparrow
a bird with a musical call. (TFE)
Songbuk
a species of grazer native to the moon Yavin 8. (GG2)
Sonic Bath
a hygenic device which uses sound waves to gently clean away bodily grime. They can be set to use varying wavelengths of sound, imparting a basic cleansing or a soothing massage. (JS)
Sonic Beam Projector
this device is used to eliminate large targets by damaging them with intense sound waves. (CSWEA)
Sonic Broom
a cleaning device which uses sound waves to propel dust and dirt in front of a wide paddle. The broom is used to push the dust into a receptacle. (TJP)
Sonic Generator
a device which can be used to torture an individual or group by creating grating, unending noise that quickly becomes unbearable. They can also be programmed to interact with light sources and tactile torture devices. (SA)
Sonic Motivators
devices which use varying wavelengths of sound to manipulate water or other media. They are often employed in water sculptures. (TB)
Sonic Puncher
this motion-activated grenade was designed during the early years of the New Republic. It creates a sonic concussion when activated. (ROM)
Sonic Shower
similar to a sonic bath, except that the user can stand upright while being cleaned. (ROM)
Sonic Whistle
a device which uses sound waves to blast a signal. (TME)
Song of War
Isolder's personal Hapan Battle Dragon. (CPL)
Song of the Reflective Telescope
one of the chants Mohs has memorized, it is a ritualized description of the stars and planets in the Rafa System, handed down from the ancient Sharu. (LCM)
Song Serpent
a feathered snake with colorful plumage, native to the deserts of Proxima Dibal's single planet. They are often used as pets. (HSE)
Sonn Vilmari System
this planetary system contains the homeworld of the Pan-preneur species. (SWJ8)
Sonnel
an Alliance CR90 that assisted in the evacuation of Briggia following the Operation Strike Fear assault there. (XW)
Sonniod
a compact, gray-haired little man whose cocky attitude is evident in his mannerisms and dress. He wears a floppy red cap, and is a former smuggler and bootlegger. He worked a legitimate business, shuttling holofeatures from planet to planet for a major distributor. He worked a total of 50 backwater systems. When his cousin asked if he would help her out by carrying a load of chak-root with some of the features destined for the Corporate Sector, he happily agreed. After finding out that chak-root was illegal, and that it was also highly profitable to run it, Sonniod eventually joined his cousin's organization full-time. During this time, he first met Han Solo, and the two became friends. He eventually went straight, returning to the holofeature business. He helped set Han up on Kamar, where Han was trying to make money showing holofeatures. (HSR, CSA)
SonoMax
manufacturers of sound pistols. (CSA)
Sonopo Bomoor
the alias used by Gaar Suppoon when he invaded, raped, and pillaged Kosh Kurp's homeworld. (JTH)
Sons of Barab
Han Solo once invoked the names of the Sons of Barab during his escape from the Trader’s Luck. (TPS)
Sonsen, Jenica
Sonsen was the Chief Operations Officer, in charge of Administration and Operations, on Centerpoint Station during the time when the Starbuster plot was in motion. She was one of the last people to leave the station when it started acting strangely. She greeted Lando Calrissian and Luke Skywalker when they arrived at the station, thinking they were going to help her get the station back to normal. (SC)
Sook
the Ewok word from rock, it comes from the name of one of the Ancient Token of the Legendary Ewok Heroes. The Sook is given to the party member who needs direction for his feelings. Logray bestowed it upon Mace Towani, whose anger and aggression at the loss of his parents needed to be channeled. Mace discarded the rock, but Wicket recovered it, saving it until Mace needed it. Inside the Sook is a magic arrow head that will scoot along the ground, leading the party to a hidden destination. (EA)
Soonis
this Jedi Knight was responsible for apprehending the looters of the Vaults of Narner on Salliche. Soonis also stopped a band of armored raiders from rampaging Wroona. (SWAJ)
Soose
this Tahlboorean term means "enough." (DRPC)
Sophra
Cray Mingla's aunt, she feared that Cray's mother, Margolis, would manifest sensitivity to the Force as did their mother. (COJ)
Sorannan, Sil
this Imperial Major was stationed in the Koornacht Cluster, as part of the Black Sword Command. He was one of the survivors of the Yevethan rebellion, and became the de facto leader of the prisoners on Pa’aal. He and his cohorts were dispatched to individual Yevethan warships to assist in expanding Nil Spaar’s armed forced, which played into their plans perfectly. He and his officers arranged an elaborate plot that involved the coordinated takeover of a great portion of Spaar’s navy during the final battle of the Black Fleet Crisis, robbing Spaar of any advantage he may have held. Sorannan himself took control of the Pride of Yevetha, and captured Nil Spaar. As Sorannan and his officers fled the Koornacht, they deposited Nil Spaar into hyperspace aboard an escape pod as the Imperials headed toward Byss and the Deep Core. (TT)
Sorcerers of Tund
an allegedly ancient and mysterious brotherhood of magicians from the Tund System, these overly flashy sorcerers clothe themselves in distinctive charcoal-gray robes and turban-like headgear that covers everything but their eyes. There race is unknown, since no one outside the brotherhood has seen one without their robes on. What no one realizes is that, near the time the Empire was born, the Sorcerers were wiped out, and the planet Tund reduced to a glowing ball of ash, by Rokur Gepta. Gepta continued to spread rumours and stories about the Sorcerers, to keep his mystique valid. (LCM)
Sormahil Fire Gems
a particularly rare and beautiful gemstone. (SOP)
Sorn
one of the Chiss pilots who served Voss Parck and Stent at the Hand of Thrawn compound on Nirauan, Sorn was responsible for reconnaissance of the Imperial capital on Bastion. (VOF)
Sorosub
another spelling of SoroSuub? (COJ)
SoroSuub Corporation
an diversified conglomerate headquartered on Sullust, SoroSuub manufactures such diverse products as food packaging, space mining tools, blaster weapons, and repulsorlift crafts. When the New Order was spreading through the galaxy, the Sullustan Council was disbanded, and SoroSuub announced Proclamation Number 173d, stating that it was assuming leadership of the planet. Then, it declared that it would be fully supporting the Empire with its goods and services, and denounced the Alliance as criminals and malcontents. This occurred on the 62nd day of the Sullustan year 8,494. SoroSuub was also one of the original non-voting Contributing Sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority. All of this didn't sit well with many Sullustan employees, who saw the Empire for what it really was. Following the Battle of Endor and the role of the Sullustans in it, they were able to retake control of SoroSuub and ally it with the New Republic. (COTF, SWSB, EGV,CSA)
SoroSuub
a group of Alliance modular containers that were attempting to supply Harkov's fleet during its defection. (TIE)
SoroSuub Chew
this tobacco-like substance was produced in a chewable form favored by the pirate Quist. (TM)
Sor-Sull II
a Sullustan frigate rescued by Keyan Farlander and the Rescue group of shuttles. (XW)
Sorotarr VI
this planet is the site of The Game, a gambler's paradise that attracts many high-ranking officials. They all arrive incognito, looking for something interesting to happen in their presence. (GG9)
Sorth, Dellin
this smarmy, fawning weasel of a man owns Club Prosperine on Algara II, and is the Chief Executive of Prosperine Entertainment. (PG2)
Soruus System
this planetary system's rulers pitted criminals against each other in gladiator-style fights to the death. (SWAJ)
Sosakar
pseudonym of the only survivor of the Darkfire, a ship captained by Flandon Sweeg that was lost in the Borkeen asteroid belt while searching for the huge, legendary space slug, Grendel. (SWSB)
Soskin Guard
this was a small-time para-military outfit that sold its services for protection. (SOP)
SOSW
a Mon Calamari power converter. (RM)
Soth Petikkin
this native of the planet Tefau worked as a recruiter for the Alliance shortly before the Battle of Endor. Petikkin had a limited form of precognition, and used his contacts within Jabba the Hutt's organization to locate potential recruits. (CCG9)
Sotipe
this gas giant is the seventh planet in the Derilyn System, located in the Elrood Sector. (PG)
Soul for Sale
this song, written and played by the band Starburst, first appeared on the compilation StakeOut. It was rated scarlet by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9)
Soul Snare
this ancient device was used to capture the life energies of Force-sensitive individuals. (CSWDW)
Soul Tree
the ceremonial tree planted for every Ewok at its birth. When the Ewok dies, its hood is tied around its Soul Tree's trunk. (ECAR)
Soulworm
this creature fled the known galaxy several centuries before the Galactic Civil War, in an attempt to find a place to worship evil. It has many followers in the known galaxy, foremost of which was the Five. (CSWDW)
Sound of Her Wings, The
this musical piece was written and played by Gayman Neeloid, and was popular during the early years of the New Republic. (POT)
Sound Slug
a form of memory storage unit about the size of a blaster power pack, capable of sotring multiple compilations of musical material. (GG9)
Sound Sponge
this device was used by bounty hunters. When placed in the center of a room, it absorbs and deadens all sounds eminating from within the room. (RD)
Sound Weapon
these kinds of pistols or blasters don't emit energy beams or particles, but a high-pitched sonic blast that can be used to stun a victim. They can be modulated for use against various species, and for varying pitches and decibel levels. (CSA)
Soundmound
this music and dance club, located on the planet Mrlsst, was one of the may holoconcert sites played by Ghost Jedi. It was here that Rogue Squadron first met Koyi Komad. (XWPA)
South Islands
this island chain on the planet Alderaan was home to a group of Caamasi refugees during the reign of Emperor Palpatine. (SOP)
Southern Crags
this desolate, remote area of the Skeeb Desert was located near Skeebo City. It was here, in the Skeendo Tunnels, that the Skavers created their base of operations. (BF)
Southern Enclave
a section of Coruscant's Imperial City where Prince Xizor had a former mistress buried in a building foundation, after she failed to cut off their relationship. (SE)
Southern Nikto
this is the common name for the M'shento'su'Nikto race. (GG12)
Southern Underground
this city-area on Coruscant, located in the southern hemisphere, was populated with beggars, homeless beings, and criminals. It was extremely dangerous for an outsider. (SE)
Southwest One
one of two starports located on the Anai continent of Lianna. The starport is located to allow easy shipment of the minerals and ores extracted from Lianna's barren wastes. (ML)
Southwest Two
one of two starports located on the Anai continent of Lianna. The starport is located to allow easy shipment of the minerals and ores extracted from Lianna's barren wastes. (ML)
Sovereign
the first Sovereign-class Star Destroyer created for the reborn Emperor Palpatine, it was never completed. (DE1)
Sovereign-Class Star Destroyer
these huge, 15-kilometer-long warships were to be the penultimate Imperial weapon, surpassed only by the Eclipse-class Star Destroyer. Designed to instill fear, the Sovereign-class ships were equipped with an axial superlaser designed to destroy planets in much the same way the Death Star's laser eye would. Manned by 601,670 crewers and 4,075 gunners, the Sovereign-class also boasted 500 heavy turbolaser cannons, 500 turbolaser batteries, 75 ion cannons, 100 tractor beam projectors, and 5 gravity well projectors. (DE1, DESB)
Sovereign Protectors
highest-ranking Imperial Royal Guards, the Sovereign Protectors are a highly trained and motivated group of elite guards. Individuals are chosen for their fitness, stamina, and strength, as well as their loyalty to the Emperor. They are tutored by the Dark Side Adepts in the use of the Force, but they have control of only the most elementary abilities. (DE1, DESB)
Sovler
this creature is known for its disgusting eating habits. It enjoys consuming small rarks. (VOF)
Soypro
a meat substitute. (SE)
SP.9
another name for the Golan Arms DF.9 anti-infantry battery. (ISB)
Spaar
this Yevethan clan rose to power just after the Battle of Endor, as the Imperial presence in the Koornacht Cluster began to dwindle. Nil Spaar became the primary power among the Yevetha, killing the former Viceroy in order to make his own way into the position. (SOL)
Spaarti Cylinders
canisters that contain the genetic material used to clone the warriors during the Clone Wars. Discovered after the Emperor's second death, the breeding program was resumed by Thrawn. (DFR)
Space Barge
any heavy-duty short-range transport ship used to shuttle cargo between faster hyperdrive transports or orbital installations. (SWSB)
Space Dock
this was the brand name of Rendili's mobile starport platform, developed during the early years of the New Republic. They have the advantage of being mobile, and are moved among planets with ease. (VOF)
Space Grazers
an alien lifeform, thought to be extinct for thousands of years before the Great Sith War. Aleema used Dark-Side illusions of them to try and deter the combined Jedi-Republic force that was sent to liberate the Empress Teta system. They were said to be space-faring, floating in the ether between the stars and eating any unsuspecting ships that passed near them. They resemble huge amoeba-like slugs with jellyfish-like tentacles hanging below them. (DLS)
Space Pirate Boogie
a dance Han Solo taught to Leia at his housewarming party on Bespin. (ZHR)
Space Pirates of Iridium
this group of Old Republic bandits raided spice haulers using power gems. They were finally stopped by the Jedi Knights. (CSW)
Space Poker
this is a card game popular among pilots and other military individuals. The deck of card is covered with different spacial bodies, such as planets and moons. Each round is marked by the use of propulsions and turbos to try and improve a players hand. The primary goal is to get the best combination of spacial objects among the cards in your hand. A full planetary system is one of the best hands. (SA1, SA2)
Space Singer
this is the term used to describe those Shashay who act not only as musical performers, but as starship navigators. The term was first created when a Shashay starship was forced to land on Kashyyyk after experiencing a malfunction. The Wookiees helped the Shashay crew repair their ship, but the only thing the Shashay had to offer as repayment was an evening of song. In an alternate usage, Shashay navigators are called space singers. The song of the Shashay is a complicated combination of trills and riffs, and the mental acumen required to memorize and perform the song lent itself to the ability to manipulate navigational coordinates. The Alliance employed the Shashay as navigators during the Galactic Civil War. (TA)
Space Skeet
a target-shooting activity which uses low-power laser rifles to shoot specialized targets launched into space. The shooter shoots from behind a transparisteel barrier, while the target is launched into space. When the laser beam strikes the target, it explodes in a bright flash, indicating a hit. (RM)
Space Slug
a pink, snake-like creature capable of living in the vacuum of space, space slugs sustain themselves by digesting the minerals in asteroids. Much of the slug's body is smooth and pliable, but the rearmost portion of the slug is covered with root-like tendrils that burrow into the rock of the asteroid and serve as the primary method of obtaining nutrients. It is known that they are a silicon-based organism, much like the mynock. Space slugs, also like mynocks, reproduce via fission into two new organisms. Many scientists claim that space slugs eat mynocks for sustenance, although larger slugs have been found with colonies of mynocks living inside them. The average space slugs attains a length of around 100 meters living in the weightlessness of hard vacuum. For this reason, there have been plenty of verified reports of huge slugs reaching lengths of 900 meters. Space slug flesh, being inorganic, has many technological uses. Their skin is also used, in a ground-up form, as a commercial abrasive. (ESB, SWSB, ISU)
Space Tape
this adhesive has a multitude of uses. Like duct tape, it has a strong substrate and dense, tactile glue. (POT)
Space Warper
a starship built by Novaldex. (MMY)
Spaceboat
another name for a lighter. (HSL)
Spaceman's Rest
a bar located in Teguta Lusat, where Lando Calrissian goes in search of a sabacc game while trying to gather information on the Treasure of Rafa. (LCM)
Spaceport
any facility which provides starship landing, repair, and modification facilities. The Imperial Space Ministry defined five levels of spaceport classification:
- Landing Field: any flat, level area with the barest minimum of services. There is no flight tower to control starship traffic.
- Limited Service Starport: a step up from a landing field, limited service starports have some form of control tower, limited storage space, and only the basic services.
- Standard Class Spaceport: this facility has a full-staffed control tower, and offers all the basic services plus restocking facilities and a small shipyard.
- Stellar Class Spaceport: these facilities can handle most of the common starship designs, and provides landing and docking facilities for them. A number of shipyards are available for repairs, and a fully-staffed Customs office is on-site.
- Imperial Class Spaceport: luxurious and modern, this facility offers a wide range of landing and docking facilities, as well as maintenance areas and storage facilities. Any and all amenities required by a starship’s passengers and crew area readily at hand. Customs facilities are top-notch, and security is extremely tight.
(GG6)
Spaceport Bar
a well-known chain of Outer Rim hotels and bars. (GG9)
Spaceport Express
this Mos Eisley messaging service was formed by Monom Gantrum, with help from Norun Gep. Gantrum worked a deal on the side with Lady Valarian, which allowed her to scan his manifests for interesting cargo in return for other favors. (GG7)
Spaceport Row
a street filled with bars and restaurants serving the various traders, shippers, and smugglers that come to Plawal and Belsavis. (COJ)
Spaceport Speeders
the used landspeeder lot in Mos Eisley where Luke Skywalker sold his old speeder to pay for passage to Alderaan aboard the Millennium Falcon. (GG7, TME)
Spacer
slang term for a starship pilot. (SW)
Spacer's Bar
this was one of the Outer Rim's most accessible chains of restaurants and hotels. (GG9)
Spacer's Bistro
a bar and grill location on Byss. (DE2)
Spacer's Garage
a starship repair facility on Nar Shaddaa (DE1)
Spacer’s Information Manual
this Imperial document was required reading for any being who operated a starship during the New Order. It outlined the necessary documents required for any spacer, as well as providing information on any possible scenario under which a starship may be boarded. However, many Imperial Customs agents relied more on first-hand knowledge of particular spacers and situations in boarding situations. (SWJ9)
Spacer’s Street
one of the main thoroughfares in the capital city of Cilpar, located near Mos Tommro Spaceport. (SOP)
Spacetroopers
specially-trained stormtroopers used for zero-G battles. They are trained as deadly commandos, second in stature to only the Imperial Royal Guard. Their specially-modified body armor acts as protection, propulsion, and weapons system. They are rightly referred to as walking tanks. (COTF, ISB)
Spacing
a form of execution in which the victim is cast into the vacuum of deep space without any protection. (HSL)
Spadda
this Hutt ganglord ran his business from the Aikhibba System. (DESB)
Spaeth
this Imperial Navy Captain was in command of a Dreadnaught that was assigned to patrol near M'haeli. (ROC)
Spang
this Outlaw Tech was the leader of a group of unemployed Imperial engineers who developed the Hornet Interceptor for the Tenloss Syndicate. (JASB)
Spangled Veil Nebula
this gaseous formation is located near Exodo II and the gas clouds of Odos, in the Meridian Sector. (POT)
Sparkle-bop
a term used to describe the sugary pop music which was popular during the early years of the New Republic. (POT)
Sparks
a New Republic Navy crewman serving under Harona on the starship Glorious. (BTS)
Spart, Keevy
this young Corellian man was aboard the Tinta Palette when Corran Horn fled from Corellia, during his search for Mirax Terrik. Keevy dreamed of becoming a starfighter pilot, but the demilitarization following the deaths of Grand Admiral Thrawn and the reborn Emperor Palpatine left him with little hope of realizing that dream. (IJ)
Sparu
this megonite miner was secretly hoarding the moss with Calus Bing, in an effort to create their own fortune. They were forced to detonate the moss in an effort to escape the Imperial forces on Phelarion. (CSWEA)
Spatch-Cote
a substance carried on most small starships. It is used to fill and seal small hull dmage. (COJ)
Spathen, Framjem
a post-Clone Wars holo-feature star, he had surgically-implanted muscles added to his physique. (COJ)
Spawn Nebula
Meres Ulcane attempted to flee to this nebula, after being discovered on Betha II by agents of the New Republic. Via hyperspace, the nebula is only a half-hour from the planet Betha II. It was here, located in the shadow of the nebula, that the Kaarenth Dissension hoarded a fleet of starships for use against the New Republic. A spherical space station was maintained to keep the fleet in constant readiness.A team of New Republic agents managed to locate Ulcane and track him to the nebula, where they were able to destroy the repair station and much of the fleet it supported. (SWJ8)
SPD
insectoid maintenance droids (TLC)
SPD-R4
this model of so-called "spider droid" has highly-flexible appendages that allow it to navigate inside power cores and engine blocks to affect repairs where no human could reach. (DSTC)
Spear
a group of Alliance YT-1300s destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Spear V
this is the designation of a mid-grade computer spike manufactured by MicroThrust. It is more efficient that the Piercer IV, but not as good as a Lancer spike. (CFG)
Spearmaster
traditionally, the best hunter among the Whiphids on Toola is named the Spearmaster. The Spearmaster is, by default, the leader of the nomadic tribes of Whiphid. (GG4)
Specter Squadron
this Alliance starfighter group was stationed at the Renforia base. Their emblem was a solid black square marked with white gridlines. (CCG)
Spectrader Ring
an infamous group of outlaws, once led by Andews Rolo. (RC)
SpecWar
this Imperial military manufacturing facility was attacked by the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. Imperial forces were able to drive off the Alliance fleet. (TIE)
Spee
a planet which is home to a lisping species of reptiliods. (RPG)
Speed Globe
this sport is played with a medium-sized ball which is pliable to the touch but rather heavy. Inside is a small computer system which is programmed to move the ball about to avoid being caught by the members of two opposing teams. Once the speed ball was caught, the team had to line up in a chain and pass the ball from player to player until they could place it in the goal. The other team could try to get the ball out of their hands, and the ball itself continued to try and get away. (GOF9)
Speeder Bike
small, one-man needle-shaped transports, these are like fast repulsorlift motorcycles. The front of the bike holds the maneuvering systems, while the rear holds the power source. A seat and rider controls are located over the power source. They were built as cheap, quick, personal transports and recreational vehicles, they can be easily adapted to law enforcement and military purposes. (ROTJ, DFR, SWSB, ISB)
Speeder Bike Races (Speed Kills)
this song, written and played by the band Deeply Religious, first appeared on the compilation Emperor of Air and Darkness. It was banned by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9)
Speeder Ferry
this repulsorcraft is used to transport multiple air- and landspeeders from one location to another. Primarily used by junkyards and speeder dealers, the speeder ferry slaves the dependent speeders to its navigation and propulsion systems, and moves them all at once. This allows the ferry to transport even non-functional speeders to their next destination. (KT)
Speeder Scooter
a small, repulsorlift transport built by Ubrickkian Industries, the speeder scooter is nothing more than a chair with an engine attached to it for propulsion. (SWSB)
Speeder Transport
any large shuttlecraft used to move V-wings. (DE1)
Speedy
a Sullustan starfighter pilot assigned to Keyan Farlander's squadron. He was called Speedy by the human pilots because they could not pronounce his Sullustan name. (XW)
Spefik
Ranulf Trommer and his TIE Fighter squadron destroyed an anti-orbital ion cannon on this planet. (ROC)
Speizoc
manufacturers of terrestrial scanners and anti-vehicle weapons. (DFR, COJ)
Spel, Hamiz
this Imperial agent was a member of the Intelligence Analysis bureau. (SWJ9)
Spenter
an Alliance X-Wing pilot killed in action over M'haeli. (ROC)
Sperinad University
a famous institute of higher learning founded on Esseles. (SWAJ)
Spero
a Ho'Din living in the Southern Underground of Coruscant during the Galactic Civil War. He was a trusted friend of Leia Organa's, and helped her locate Prince Xizor's palace. (SE)
Spetbecca
this Wookiee ran the Great Hoary Mastmot Trading Station on Toola during the early years of the Empire. The Wookiee took in Haaken Baranar, after the free trader was mauled by a snow demon some ten years before the Battle of Yavin, and helped get the big man back to health. However, a group of bounty hunters captured Spetbecca and took him away. Baranar remained on Toola, maintaining the Trading Station in hopes that Spetbecca would return. The Wookiee, however, was not seen again. (SWJ10)
Spetzna
this cellulose-based foodstuff is highly indigestible to those species that have trouble assimilating cellulose. (RM)
Spice
a controlled substance which has certain addictive properties. The primary source of spice are the Spice Mines of Kessel, which produces a spice known as glitterstim. Another kind of spice is called ryll, and is mined on Ryloth. Both have medicinal value as well as their recreational purposes. Ryll is a very dangerous form of spice. (SW, JS, COTF, SWSB)
Spice Eel
a thirty-meter-long creature native to the spice mines of Sevarcos. (SWAJ)
Spice grub
a creature that generates spice as a byproduct of its digestion. They have a particular affinity for humanoid flesh, and Moruth Doole used one to eliminate the Kessel prison's warden when Doole learned that the warden was working for Jabba the Hutt. He then froze the warden in carbonite. (JS)
Spice Liquor
a potent form of alcohol made from fermented spice extracts. (GG9)
Spice Mines Avenue
a street in Kessendra. (GDV)
Spice Narcosis
a condition experienced by many Sevari who leave their native world of Sevarcos. The atmosphere of Sevarcos is laden with spice particles, and the Sevari have become used to it over time. However, if a Sevari leaves Sevarcos without carrying a supply of spice to breathe, he can enter a state of spice narcosis. (SWAJ)
Spice Shippers’ Fellowship
this spacers’ guild was based on the planet Wroona until Imperial forces declared their operation illegal and raided their guild hall. The Fellowship fled Wroona, but failed to maintain its stature. (SWJ9)
Spice Spider
another name for the energy spider of Kessel. (JASB)
Spice Terminus
this location defined one end of the Llanic Spice Run. It was here that most of the spice brought into or out of the Outer Rim was processed. (GG9)
Spicewood
a pseudonym used by Ylenic It'kla to describe Nejaa Halcyon, it was based on the man's scent more than anything else. (IJ)
Spicy Lady
this highly-modified YT-1300 light freighter was owned and operated by the smuggler Jarril. He had widened the forward mandibles to accept a full-sized A-Wing fighter. The A-Wing could be remotely-operated from the main ship, and was designed to be an escape ship. Jarril could dump the bulking YT-1300 and flee in the swift A-Wing if captured by the authorities. However, this is not the case, as Jarril once proved. Given the remote operability of the A-Wing, Jarril can remain behind in the freighter, piloting the A-Wing on an escape vector while remaining with his cargo. The A-Wing can later be recovered, if possible. The ship was hijacked by agents of the failed Jedi Dolph, and Jarril was killed. A series of messages implicating Han Solo in the bombing of the New Republic’s Senate Assembly Chamber were left in the Spicy Lady’s memory banks, and the ship was left adrift. It was discovered by Lando Calrissian, who towed it to Kessel to search through it. The A-Wing had been stolen, and Jarril had been shot in the head, but otherwise the ship was intact. (TNR)
Spider Walker
see MT-AT
Spider-rat
a multi-legged rodent. (SHA)
Spider-roach
underground insect native to Coruscant. (DA)
Spiders
a swoop gang that patrolled the city of Gallisport. (SWAJ)
Spiderwalker
this Charon bio-construct was a grotesque mixture of human and Charon genetic material. It was an ape-like creature with eight legs and a cluster of alarmingly human eyes atop its head. It is extremely agile and strong, and was a formidable opponent during hand-to-hand combat. (OS2)
Spiker
this humnoid alien was one of Jabba the Hutt's swoop gangmembers. Spiker was in the group the Jabba - at Prince Xizor's request - sent after Luke Skywalker on Tatooine. Spiker is recognizable by purple skin and his long, thin, spike-covered head. He also wears purple, spike-covered leather armor that matches his skin. Spiker was killed while trying to steal Han Solo’s frozen form from Boba Fett, when the bounty hunter arrived on Tatooine.
A firefight ensued, and Spiker was shot down. Fett, however, was unharmed, for he had placed Zuckuss in Mandalorian armor and sent the Gand out in his place, to draw off an ambush. Spiker was later revived and restored by the B’omarr monks of Jabba’s palace, and he met up with the similarly reanimated Big Gizz. They attempted to recover a tape which contained information on the whereabouts of Jabba’s hidden escape ship, the Spirit of Jabba, which itself was filled with weapons and supplies. They thought they could become pirates and take control of their own destinies. However, they were forced to crash-land the ship outside of Mos Eisley in order to escape Gorga the Hutt’s minions. Spiker and Gizz survived, and made their way back to civilization. (SEC, SSE, TJT)Spilferithimus-narlamos
this young Squib - who prefers to go by the nickname Spilfer - was sent to assist the Alliance in recovering the datapacks stolen by the Elusive. They planned to use a gravity-well projector to pull the shipout of hyperspace, but they had to steal the projector from the Ugors. Spilfer is easily distinguishable by the odd assortrment of trinkets and baubles he has attached to his clothing. Among them is a ceremonial Fizz-Pop can, which identifies him as a Squib diplomat. As a diplomat, Spilfer had the authority to sign treaties for the entire Squib race. (SH)
Spin-and-Win
a jingling casino game. (ZHR)
Spin-dizzy
an activity on Vorzyd 5. (CSWEA)
Spinara Plateau
found on the planet Carida, this landmark was the site of an Imperial Military Academy. (JASB)
Spinax III
this ocean-covered world is part of the Allied Tion. (ML)
Spince, Mako
the son of an Old Republic Senator, Mako never wanted to rush things. He led an aimless life that nearly got on track after the Clone Wars. He knew that he had the talent to make it in the Academy, but he put off applying until he had had enough fun on Corellia. He met Han Solo at the Academy (despite the fact that Solo was ten years younger), and the two became known as pranksters. Mako once tried to blast the seal of the Academy off its mascot moon, but only succeeded in destroying the entire planetoid. He was expelled immediately, and his family cut him off from any inheritance. He used his contacts from the Academy to set himself up as a smuggler, and encountered Solo again after Solo's expulsion from the Academy. They worked for awhile out of Nar Shaddaa, until Han decided to seek his fortune in the galaxy. Mako, meanwhile, had been plying the smuggling lanes of the Ottega System. He wound up on the wrong side of a battle with the Na-Quoit bandits, and was permanently crippled in the battle. He returned to Nar Shaddaa, where he took on work as a traffic controller. When Solo returned, Mako tried to make a quick credit and turned Solo in to Boba Fett, but Solo escaped. When Zasm Katth and Baddon Fass arrived at the spaceport looking for the Millennium Falcon, Spince was forced to work for them. He later spotted the Falcon trying to escape the spaceport and alerted the crew of the Star Destroyer Invincible to their presence. Han did not appreciate the way Spince turned on him, and tried to evade the Invincible's tractor beam by hiding behind the spaceport control tower. The Star Destroyer's tractor beam locked onto the tower, instead of Han's ship, and ripped it from the spaceport. Mako Spince was killed when the disabled Star Destroyed crashed into the surface of Nar Shaddaa and exploded. (DE1, DESB, DE2, RD)
Spine Dragon
a creature which is native to the planet Kintan. Like many other creatures on the planet, it evolved from a species which was altered by the intense radiation the coursed through the system as a result of the M'dweshuu Nova. (GG12)
Spinefish
this species of fish is native to the planet Vodran. (GG12)
Spinnerpit
this casino game resembles roulette. (MJEH)
Spinward Sector
this section of the galaxy is home to the polwocz. (ISB)
Spira
this planet has very little axial tilt, so its climate is very stable. It is a lush, tropical world with no natural predators. The wealthy citizens of the Core have been coming to Spira for a long time. Its surface os mostly ocean, broken here and there by chains of islands. Weapons are forbidden on the planet. (SWAJ)
Spirador
this planet, the primary world in the Spirador System of the Tandon Sector, was the capital world of the sector and was the seat of Imperial power during there during the Galactic Civil War. (CRO)
Spiral
this Alliance CR90 Corvette saw duty during the years before the Battle of Yavin. (CCG2)
Spiral Arm
a section of the galacy. (COJ)
Spirit of Jabba
this was the heavily-armed escape ship Jabba the Hutt hid in Glass Mountain, on Tatooine, in case he ever had to flee from a rival or enemy. It was well-stocked with all the food and drink Hutts like, and was armed with a pair of ion cannons, a number of tractor beams, proton torpedo launchers, and laser cannons. The ship also contained a holographic security system that could detect the presence of beings on the ship and interact with them. It was activated when the beings who stole the ship failed to key in the appropriate code sequence on the main computer. The system, which projected a huge image of Jabba himself, then took control of all ship’s systems and took measures to eliminate the thieves. If the proper code sequence was entered, the system would shut down and return control of the ship to the pilot. Spiker and Big Gizz, after being re-animated by the B’omarr monks, activated the system when they stole the Spirit of Jabba from Gorga the Hutt. The ship’s atmosphere was then vented, and they feared for their lives until they were intercepted by the Nemphas. They were forced to crash-land the ship near Mos Eisley, but only after dumping out its cargo - which contained several priceless Mendacian furneral urns from the early Krung dynasty. The Spirit of Jabba was left in the desert for scrap. (TJT)
Spirit of Mindor
one of several ships sent by the New Republic to accompany Garm Bel Iblis, Booster Terrik, and the Errant Venture to Yaga Minor, in an attempt to steal a copy of the Caamas Document. (VOF)
Spirit Tree
the Ewoks rever the Spirit Tree as the first tree to grow in the forests of Endor's Sanctuary Moon. They believe that all life came from this one tree. (ECAR)
Spirogyra Gelatin
this is a favored appetizer of the Ugor race. (SH)
Spit Adder
a small but deadly snake. (SE)
Splendid Ap
this deity, not to be outdone by Tilotny, threw itself a shape some time after the Battle of Yavin. It manifested itself as a cone-shape entity with a wide mouth. However, Splendid Ap was not very bright, and had no concept of time. He created a duplicate of himself in the same time as he existed, thus creating multiple images of himself. He found himself in the middle of the spat between Tilotny, Horliss-Horliss, and Cold Danda Sire, in which they solidified the bodily organs of their captives. The captives included Leia Organa and the stormtrooper squadron chasing her. They left Splendid Ap to clean up the bodies, and Splendid Ap returned them to their normal state. However, his ineptness with the concept of time led him to return Leia to her normal time, while teleporting the stormtroopers back 8,000 years. (CSWDW)
Splendor of Yevetha
this Immobilizer-418 Interdictor-class cruiser was refitted by the Yevetha after they took control of the Imperial shipyards in the Koornacht Cluster. It was commanded by Tho Voota. (TT)
Splinter Fern
this planet thrives in the moist, swampy environments of its native world of Naboo. When dried out, the slender leaves of the fern form hard, needle-like splinters. The Gungans use them for acupuncture and, when crushed into a powder, they are also used as a cooking spice. (GF)
Split-X
this huge racing enine intake system was designed by Collor Pondrat. The podracer Sebulba mated a pair of Plug-F Mammoths to Split-X intakes to power his pod. The Split-X design combines a ram-air intake with radiators to ensure proper operation of the huge turbine drives. (X1)
Splitter of Stones
this Qom Jha was one of the few that had ever gotten into the caverns below the High Tower and seen the Threateners up close. He was assigned by Eater of Fire Creepers to lead Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade to the Tower, along with Keeper of Promises and Builder with Vines, as well as the Qom Qae Child of Winds. After the death of Builder with Vines, Splitter of Stones became the leader of the group, taking them to the High Tower. (VOF)
Spog
Hideaz Quill-face's alien bounty hunter partner. (DE1)
Spoggick
a lowly alien creature. (JTH)
Spoi
this ice- and methane-covered world is the fifth planet in the Kidron System. (PG)
Sponk
this is a Tahlboorean term which, when translated into Basic, becomes an adjective which describes a being as a "stinking liar." (DRPC)
Spook Crystal
found on the planet Nam Chorios, Spook crystals are a strange form of life that evolved from a mixture of raw crystal and the Force. These green and violet stones are unique among the crystalline formations on the planet, and are highly attuned to the Force. When Dzym discovered their ability, he quickly set out to harness the stones’ power. He gave some to Loronar Corporation, which was able to develop Centrally Controlled Independent Replicant technology by tuning the crystals with electrical impusles. The crystals could then understand and interpret commands from a remote location and act on those commands. The crystals were used in two primary applications: synthdroids and Needles. When Luke Skywalker discovered the true nature of the Spook crystals, he was able to gain their assistance in stopping Dzym and Seti Ashgad, on the promise that Luke returned all large, functioning Spook crystals back to Nam Chorios. Using the Force, they were able to contact the crystals in the Needle ships and have them destroy the Reliant, just as it docked with one of Admiral Larm’s Carrack-class cruisers. (POT)
Spore
this ancient entity was imprisoned 400 years before the Galactic Civil War in an asteroid by the Ithorians. Spore was a genetic construct of the ithorian botanists, who had hoped to merge the DNA of a vesuvague tree and a Bafforr tree with other material to create a sentient plant. Instead, they created an evil creature which needed more minds to expand its thoughts and work its damage. It could use the minds of almost any living creature to augment its own power, and it was thought that Spore could control several thousand minds at one time. With the help of the Jedi Knights, it still took over 100 years for the Ithorians to capture and neutralize Spore, entombing the entity in an asteroid where is was forced into dormancy by the hard vacuum of space. The Ithorians could not kill Spore, because of their adherence to the Law of Life. When Mining Station Alpha was established on the asteroid to collect minerals, the Ithorians carefully monitored their progress, lest they discovered Spore's tomb. Unfortunately, the tomb was discovered by Hodge and his team shortly after the Battle of Yavin. Spore was released, and the ripples of evil permeated the Force. Emperor Palpatine sent the Dark Jedi Jerec to capture Spore, but the entity had already escaped its prison and hidden itself in the body of the mining chief Hodge. Fandomar was livid with fear, and rushed to escape the asteroid before Spore could infect anyone, but she was too late. She brought Hodge - and Spore - back to Ithor, and Spore attacked the rescue party that came to find them. Black vines snaked out from Hodge's mouth and eyes, entwining the Ithorians and threatening to capture Hoole. Each vine that touched a being infected it immediately, including the Shi'ido Hoole, and Spore raced to infect the Tafanda Bay. Jerec then intercepted Spore on Ithor, and offered it the chance to get off the planet if it would infect the crew of the Vengeance and make them his slaves. Spore agreed, but had no intentions of helping Jerec for very long. Spore tried to capture Tash and Fandomar, but a group of space slugs smashed the Vengeance, droppin her shields and causing it to explode. Spore was split into a thousand small pieces and neutralized in the vacuum of space. (GOF9)
Spore/B
a biological weapon, Spore/B uses Bothan stun spores. Spore/B is launched in a canister projectile, and when inhaled it causes unconsciousness. (ISB)
Sporofor Spetzna
this restaurant, located on the luxury liner Kuari Princess, speciallizes is spetzna and drapsha dishes. (RM)
Sporran
this small, leather pouch is used as a purse by the Chadra-Fan. (POT)
Spotlight Sloth
a creature native to Dagobah, the spotlight sloth has a number of bioluminescent patches on its chest. It forages the swamps until it finds a flower-fruit succulent, which it illuminates until the plant unfolds its skin. Then, the sloth feasts on the flower-fruit's purple berries. (ISU)
Sprax
this dark furred Nalroni was one of Prince Xizor's vigo's, or one of his closest lieutenants. He was mature and intelligent, with greying fur. (SE)
Spray
an alias used by Odumin to penetrate the Millennium Falcon and Han Solo's confidences. Spray was a Tynnan collections agent sent from Interstellar Collections Limited to repossess the Millennium Falcon and recover the 2,500 credits owed by Han Solo to Vinda and D'rag. He was also the individual who tried to break into the Falcon and was interrupted by Han. Fiolla discovers that Spray is involved with the Corporate Sector Authority slavery ring as they are trying to outrun the pirate ship above Ammuud. He truly reveals himself when Gallandro overtakes the Falcon and he gains the upper hand. (HSR)
Spraynet
a chemical that is initially liquid in form, it can be expelled through specially-designed tubes to form a net. This net can be aimed at the intended prey. When the spraynet is exposed to the air, it begins to harden. The liquid form is very sticky, and adheres readily to most surfaces, where it then hardens and entraps the prey. It is employed by the Noghri in their Stokhli sticks. (HTTE)
Sprey
this is tasty nut which is covered by a hard, outer shell. (SOP)
Sprigmelon
a fruit native to the planet Endor. (AT)
Sprite
this small creature lives in the forests of Kashyyyk, feeding on the abundant leaves and vines. (TT)
Spuma
this planet was swiftly and brutally suppressed by the Empire's Hell's Hammers, under the command of Colonel Johans. Following the Battle of Endor, the renegade Imperial Harrsk used it as his base of operations. (ISB, COJ)
Spunchina
this planet was famous for its wild, uninhibited orgies. Jabba the Hutt participated in one of these orgies some years before the Battle of Yavin. (JTH)
Spunto
one of Cabrool Nuum's bodyguards. (JTH)
Spurch Goa
a birdlike Diollan, Spurch Goa was an investigator for the Imperial Naval Intelligence organization. After absolving Thaffe of a murder he didn't commit, the two became Sector Rangers. They then met up with Dyyz Nataz, and were caught up in an elaborate revenge plan created by Jabba the Hutt. Thaffe was killed in a Gank ambush, but Nataz and Goa escaped. They destroyed Jabba's local palace, and were removed from the Rangers because of the scandal. They hid out on Nar Shaddaa, serving the galaxy as bounty hunters and mercenaries. In his native language, the name Spurch means "brave bug catcher," so he adopted the title of the Warhog. Just before the Galactic Civil War, he was hired by two Chattza Rodians, Thuku and Neesh, to lure Greedo into a life of bounty hunting. They wanted Greedo dead, since he was a Tetsus Rodian, and so they paid Goa to get Greedo into a situation he'd never survive. When Jabba put money on Han Solo's head, Goa urged Greedo on, knowing that Solo was never going to give up without a fight. Although he got paid handsomely when Solo killed Greedo in the Mos Eisley cantina, he was not proud of it. (DE1, DESB, TME)
Spy-eye
this small remote surveilance device resembles a miniature seeker. It travels extremely fast, and is nearly invisible to the naked eye. (CSWEA)
Spy-mike
this is the generic term for any small, undetectable device which can be used to overhear the conversations of another individual. The spy-mike is hidden on the target's body and can transmit for a limited distance. (VOF)
SP-80
a series of programmable, single-puprose droids. (COJ)
Squab
this tiny red star is the primary star in the Squab planetary system, which contains the planet Skor II. (GG4)
Squalls
a demolition expert serving the Alliance, Squalls volunteered for duty as part of Han Solo's Endor assault team. (MTS)
SqualSpinner
this carnival ride is basically a controlled tornado. Brave individuals who wish to experience free-fall can step into the whirling column of air and be borne above a net. The spinning column of air allows patrons to perform somersaults and other acrobatic feats while seemingly suspended in mid-air. (GCQ)
Squeak
a T'iin-t'iin Dwarf who worked for Big Bunji. He approached Han Solo at the Mos Eisley spaceport, offering Han a job transporting a load of chak-root. However, Han had already booked Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi for transport to Alderaan. (SWR)
Squeaky
this 3PO unit served as Wraith Squadron's quartermaster, as well as a waiter at the Downtime. He was once a protocol droid serving on the Tantive IV, and was sent to the spice mines of Kessel when the ship was captured by Darth Vader. On Kessel, he was programmed to maintain inventory data on the spice processing operation, but longed to be free. Then, one day, he saw his chance to escape, along with a large number of other droids. They boarded a freighter that was to carry a load of spice, in small numbers to avoid suspicion. When they were all aboard, Squeaky re-programmed the freighter's autopilot and told it to fly close to the ground for several kilometers before heading to space and jumping out of the system. However, Squeaky's escape route took them through a series of winding canyons in what would later be known among pilots as the Runaway Droid Ride. (WS)
Squib
a small alien bipedal race from the planet Skor II, the Squibs are a nomadic race who were forced to roam their homeworld in search of the resources they needed to survive. When a Dorcin trader landed on the planet, the Squib traded him the mineral rights to a frozen waste in return for starship technology. Now the Squibs travel the galaxy looking for junk to salvage. Their bodies are covered in colorful fur which ranges from deep red to brilliant blue, and their fox-like faces have large eyes and tufted ears. They are confident and curious by nature, and love to make things more complicated than they need to be. The Squib negotation process is a good example: when one party wishes to obtain something from another, they must make the first pitch. If they do not, the controlling party will simply stand by stoically, waiting for the first request. Squibs also revel in haggling, and consider it the highest form of communication. They have been in a salvage war with the Ugors, and are often found trying to claim the same junk before the Ugors can. To a Squib, the only good Ugor is a ripped-off Ugor. The Squib race is ruled by a polyanarchy, which was formed by a group of Squib kings. Each king ruled a tribe of salvagers, and worked with the other kings to ensure salvage rights. Despite their scavenging ways, Squibs also developed a high level of technology, and their tractor beam generators are among the most efficient in the galaxy. Many Squib starships use these tractor beams as weapons, instead of lasers. (GG4, SH)
Squib Merchandising Consortium
this Squib corporation manufactured the reclamation ships used to scour the Paradise sector for salvage. The consortium was originally chartered by the Empire to collect the detritus from space, refurbish it, and resell it. Every Squib born is, by default, an employee of the consortium, and must yield to the commands of its leader, the "Illustrious Chieftain of Junkyards." (SH, GG4)
Squib Reclamation Ship
this needle-shaped starship was built by the Squibs to assist them in collecting interstellar salvage. Measuring about 50 meters in length, the Squib ships resemble huge B-Wings which have their wings closed. The ships require a crew of twenty, and although there is no space dedicated to passengers, there is always room for paying customers. The reclamation fleet has a standard hyperdrive system, and is armed with 10 tractor beams. The Squibs have the uncanny ability to use the tractors hurl garbage at attackers. They can also pull garbage into position to absorb enemy fire. (SH)
Squid Head
a derogatory name for a member of the Quarren race. (ROTJ, DA)
Squill
one of the galaxy's most reviled vermin, the squill is a monkey-like creature with a toothy beak and pink head-frills. They are known to carry diseases, and were used by the Empire to unleash Bledsoe's disease. The Jawas of Tatooine enjoy eating the tough, pungent meat of the squill. (CSWEA)
Squint
this is Alliance fighter pilot slang for a TIE Interceptor. Erisi Dlarit also called it a "wince." (XWWP, BW)
SQ/one
Cilghal's shuttle on Calamari (DA)
Sreas
this New Republic Navy Captain was in command of the fleet shuttle Tampion when it was pressed into duty to bring Han Solo to the Fifth Battle Group's position near the Koornacht Cluster. After news of Solo's arrival was leaked to the Yevetha, the Yevetha stationed Interdictor cruisers in the Tampion's path and brought it out of hyperspace three hours shy of the fleet. Sreas tried to fight off the Yevetha who ambushed the shuttle, but only succeeded in shooting Solo in the right arm before being killed in the firefight. (SOL)
Srejtpan
this is the name of the poison exuded by the Hyallp race. (RD)
Sreethyn
Sreina
this city, located on the planet Janara III, was razed in an Imperial attack aimed at suspected rebel cells. Matt Turhaya had left his daughter, Alex, with relatives in Sreina just before the attack. Alex was rescued by Turk Winger. (SWAJ)
Sriluur
this planet is the fifth and primary world in the Sriluur System, and is the homeworld of the Weequay race. Located in the Periphery, it supports a large colony of Houks. It is a harsh, desert world whose only vegetation is concentrated in broken scrublands. The Weequay and Houk had been at war for many years when the Empire moved in and took over the planet, turning it into a staging area for the distribution of raw materials to Kuat Drive Yards' factories. The Alliance worked hard to get the two races to resist the Empire, but no major resistance was launched. One year on Sriluur encompasses 270 standard days. (SWAJ, CRO, EGC, GG12)
Sronk
this alien race was a member of the New Republic. Their homeworld was attacked by Grand Admiral Thrawn. (SOP)
Srrors'tok
this race of bipedal felinoids had an honor-based societal structure, much like Wookiees. (GG9)
SSct
Santhe/Sienar power generator used on the TIE Tank. (EGV)
SSDS 11-A
this wasthe designation of an experimental, high-output hyperdrive produced by Sienar Design Systems. (X1)
Ssi-ruu
alien race that takes control of Bakura, they are reptilian, covered with scales, with blunt oversized heads. They have beaked mouths and muscular tails, with clawed hands and feet and strongly-muscled hind legs. They are blind to The Force. They also have scent tongues which they eject from their nostrils. Each hand has three opposable claws. There are at least two species of Ssi-ruuk, based on their coloration: one brown and the other blue. They all have three eyelids. (TB)
Ssi-ruu
singular form of the noun used to describe the Ssi-ruu (TB)
Ssi-ruuk
plural form of the noun used to describe the Ssi-ruu (TB)
Ssi-ruuvi
adjective used to describe things associated with the Ssi-ruuk. (TB)
Ssiew
this New Republic Navy Captain was in command of the Thunderhead during the second attack on the Yevetha at Doornik-319. His crew managed to defeat an Aramadia-class thrustship, one of the first times the Republic was able to knock out one of the spherical ships. The Thunderhead fell under heavy assault during the Battle of N’zoth and was destroyed. All hands were lost, including Ssiew. (TT)
Ssither
a reptiloid race native to the planetoid Jatee, the Ssither have the body of a snake with a humanoid torso. They resemble cobras with arms, and have a limited form of telepathy that they use to communicate with each other. They are a simple species whose past is marked with bloody warfare. (SN)
Ssk Kahorr
this ancient Cha’a was one of the major investors in the mining colony on Goluud Minor. A tall, stocky, orange-skinned reptiloid, Ssk Kahorr was rarely without the companionship of Tk’lokk. When the Goluud Corridor was discovered and proposed to him by the Navigator’s Guild, Ssk Kahorr took the chance that it would help him increase profits by making hyperspace travel to and from the mining colony faster. When the Zeta Five was destroyed near Primus Goluud, Ssk Kahorr had Shodon Ko - the Navigator’s Guild representative who sold him the Goluud Corridor - executed. Ssk Kahorr also set a group of bounty hunters on the trail of Jori and Gav Daragon. Only the timely intervention of a group of Jedi Knights saved them. (GAS)
Ssseeeeseetek
this 4,000-year-old Galidyn from the planet Fyodos is the oldest, strongest, and wisest of his kind on the planet. He rules the Galidyn city closest to the Roh tribe of Fyodoi. Ssseeeeseetek is old enough to have seen the devastation caused by the Great Cleansing. (PG2)
Ssty
this two-armed alien race has hands which end in sharp claws.
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Ssyrmik
this member of Leia Organa-Solo’s honor guard was killed by the Death Seed plague unleashed by Seti Ashgad and Dzym. He graduated from the New Republic Space Academy. (POT)
ST 321
designation of Darth Vader's personal Lambda-class shuttle. (ROTJ)
Stacch isch stralsi?
this question is Illodian for ‘Can you speak this language?’ (TT)
Staffa
governor of Calius, he is an Imperial supporter. (TLC)
Staga
a large, green-colored herd animal native to Ambria, they have shaggy tufts of fur at their shoulders, on an otherwise reptilian body. They have low-slung horns that ring their heads, and thick tails. (TOJ)
Stage Three Torpedo
this warhead was the size of a proton torpedo, but contained trac-reflective particles that break up a tractor beam’s strength. (SOP)
StakeOut
this song, written and played by the band Starburst, first appeared on a compilation of the same name. (GG9)
Stalker
this Imperial-class Star Destroyer was assigned to the fleet serving Darth Vader, subjugating Outer Rim worlds during his search for Alliance bases. It launched the Viper probe droid which discovered Echo Base on Hoth. It was later assigned to the Death Squadron. (CCG3)
Stalker Battle Armor
created by the Salus Corporation, Stalker Battle Armor is individually manufactured for Rodian bounty hunters. (SWAJ)
Stalsinek IV
this planet was rumored to be the site of an ancient temple that contained a maysterious fountain. The waters of the fountain were said to cure any disease and heal the more greivous of wounds instantly. However, if the being who drinks from the fountain ever knowingly speaks a falsehood, the effects of the water are immediately revoked. The temple is surrounded by virtually impassable jungle, and it is guarded by a native population of beastly creatures whose friendly nature is only discovered by those who stop to ask. (GMS)
Stalwart
(1) a Victory-class Star Destroyer commanded by Vice Admiral Thrawn, as part of his service to the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. The Stalwart was used to patrol the Newland System. (TIE)
(2) this Majestic-class assault carrier was part of the New Republic's Fifth Battle Group, and participated in the initial blockade of the planet Doornik-319 during the Yevethan Purge. (SOL)
Stand of Public Expression
located in the major cities of the planet Dordolum, the Stand of Public Expression is an outdoor platform from which the city’s inhabitants can speak to audiences about any topic and from any viewpoint without retribution. This historywas shattered when Klif and Drend Navett incited a riot on Dordolum, shortly after the Bothans were implicated in the destruction of Caamas. (SOP)
Standard
an older term for the Basic language. (HSE)
Standard Timepart
the basic unit of time measurement, the standard time part is based on the rotational periods of the planet Coruscant. It has been used since the early time of the Old Republic. It is unclear what a full timepart represents, as some sources list it as a Coruscant day, while other sources list it as something closer to a week. Shield of Lies states that there are 1,400 standard time parts in each Coruscant day.
There are sixty seconds in a standard hour, and 24 hours in a standard day. There are five days in a standard week, and seven weeks in a standard month. There are three festival weeks and three holidays, giving the standard year 368 days. (SW, HSR, RPG, SOL)
Standard-4
this is one of the oldest and most durable personal blasters manufactured by Merr-Sonn. (POT)
Stang
Alderaanian swear word. (SME, DLS)
Stanz
this old, Bothan cargo hauler owned the starship Freebird, which he used to transport the settlers of New Brigia from the homeworld of Brigia. In return, the settlers paid Stanz a percentage of the chromite they mined on their new world. Stanz paid them only barest minimum of what the ore was worth, keeping the New Brigians in debt for a number of years. (BTS)
STAP
indicating a single trooper aerial platform, this was the acronym used to describe the respulsorlift platforms used by the Trade Federation’s battle droids. The STAP had a foot platform and directional controls, and was often armed with a laser cannon. (SW1, TPM)
Star Chamber Cafe
a section of the Lucky Despot Hotel, the Star Chamber Cafe is also owned by the Whiphid, Lady Valarian. It is a famous restaurant located in Mos Eisley, on Tatooine. (TME, TJP)
Star Cruiser
a heavy-duty Mon Calamari warship, they have lumpy pods on the hull housing armaments and command positions. (ROTJ)
Star Destroyer
huge, triangular-shaped warship at the forefront of the Imperial Navy. There are four main classes of Star Destroyer: the original Victory-class ships; their successor, the Imperial-I class ships; the huge Super-I class command ships; and the largest class, the Super-II Star Destroyers. (SW, ESB, DE1, HTTE, SWSB, DESB)
Star Destroyer
this song, written and played by the band The Emperor's New Clothes, first appeared on the compilation Totally Patriotic. (GG9)
Star Dragon
see Duinuogwuin (GG4)
Star Dream
Star Galleon-class Frigate
built by the Kuat Drive Yards, in an effort to help transport cargo and defend it at the same time, the Star Galleon is a 300-meter military cargo ship. It is capable of dropping its cargo section, which can fly on its own. It is fairly well-armed, boasting 10 turbolaser batteries and concussion missile launchers, and therefore does not require an escort. The interior of the ship is also equipped with anti-intrusion defenses. The cargo section is equipped with a small hyperdrive that can be activated by the main ship's navcom unit in case of emergency. The Star Galleon is manned by a crew of 150, with room for up to 300 troops. (DFR, ISB)
Star Hammer
this starship was owned by Joa Pqis, and was based out of Vobos. It was identified with New Republic Ship Registry number RN80-440330. (SOL)
Star Home
Ta'a Chume's personal ship, it has been passed from queen mother to queen mother for almost 4000 years. It's design is based on the floorplan to the queen mother's castle. It is no match for the more modern capital ships, but it is truly unique and impressive, in it's own way. The basic design has a castle set upon a huge, five-pronged base formed from black basalt native to Hapes. As ungainly as it looks, Star Home is quite spaceworthy. The castle atop the ship contains living quarters, dining halls, meeting rooms, and a private hangar bay fo the Queen Mother's ship. It is studded with towers that are capped with crystal domes that provide unlimited views of the stars. The interior of the castle appears to have been cut from dark stone, and the decorations and adornments were all handcrafted on one of the Hapan worlds. Treasures of unspeakable wealth are proudly displayed in the halls and meeting rooms, having been collected during the 4,000-year existence of Star Home. The base of the castle is filled with Star Home's six power generators and engine systems. Like the five prong-like arms, the base is also constructed of basalt from Hapes. These basalt structures are very fragile in the vacuum of space, and are heavily protected by shield generators. Twenty-four sublight engines are required to move the ship through realspace; four hyperdrive engines have been slaved to a single motivator for hyperspacial travel. It is armed with twenty turbolasers, twenty laser cannons, and six tractor beams. Sixty starfighters can also be carried in the docking bays, along with numerous shuttles and transports. (CPL, EGV)
Star Hotel
found in the capital city of Somin City, on the planet Seltos, it was here that a group of New Republic diplomats stayed while conducting meetings with the new government of Seltos. The government had been set up after the populace overthrew the pro-Imperial rulership some years after the Battle of Endor. The Star has ten floors, with penthouse suites on the top-most floor. (TSK)
Star Jewel
Jabba the Hutt’s personal starship, the Star Jewel is a spade-shaped Ubrikkian luxury yacht. Well-shielded and armed with six turbolasers, the Star Jewel is equipped with a Ubrikkian N2 ion engines supported by three T-c40 ion engines. The landing bay carried six Z-95 Headhunters and a pair of shuttles. (THG, EGV)
Star Morning
this Koqus Starliner had a busy, eventful career under several other names before it was purchased by the Fallanassi who lived on the planet Teyr. It had previously been known as the Mandarin, the Pilgrim, and the Congene before being named the Star Morning. They bought the ship when they were preparing to flee the planet. Luke Skywalker, while searching for the Fallanassi with Akanah, discovered its history as well as its whereabouts. It had left the planet Motexx just before the Battle of Endor, bound for Gowdawl with a full load of cargo. It never reached Gowdawl, and was lost for a year before it showed up on Arat Fraca. From there, the ship landed on Darepp, and then visited several colony worlds before it returned to Motexx. Luke discovered it on Vulvarch when they were putting into Atzerri, but Akanah chose not to pursue it. The Star Morning, at that time, was involved in a complex rescue of several Fallanassi and other inhabitants of the Koornacht Cluster which were captured by the Yevetha. With a number of illusions generated by key Fallanassi, it appeared to the Yevetha that their captives were still in the holds of the Pride of Yevetha. In fact, the Star Morning had been able to recover all but the few who remained behind to perpetuate the illusions. Following the Battle of N’zoth, the Star Morning rendezoused with the Intrepid to collect Wailu and Akanah. The Fallanassi had agreed that it was time for them to disappear for awhile, in order to absorb their losses at the hands of the Yevetha and re-evaluate their place in the galaxy. (SOL, TT)
Star Mother
a Bdas deity. (SOL)
Star of Alderaan
a medal presented by the Alliance for exemplary service to the Alliance, it was designed to commemorate the contributions of Bail Organa and the people of Alderaan. (XW)
Star of Empire
one of the luxury starliners owned by Haj Shipping Lines. It was an ovoid ship nearly 2,000 meters in length, and was laser-painted a brilliant blue. Forty portholes ran along each side, denoting staterooms. (RD, GOF10)
Star of the Tion
this modified YT-1300 was owned by the Alliance cell that worked on the planet Lianna. (ML)
Star Runner
Kea Moll's star cruiser. (DCAR)
Star Saber
an experimental attack ship developed just before the Great Sith War for use by the Old Republic and the Jedi Knights. It was a long, needle-shaped ship with wide wings and twin tailfins. (DLS)
Star Tours
an intergalactic travel agency, specializing in unique intersystem cruises. (ST)
Star Traveler
this ship was owned and operated by Renna Strego. Strego volunteered the ship to assist in the defense of Nar Shaddaa, during the Imperial attack commanded by Admiral Greelanx. The Star Traveler was dispatched to assist in taking out the initial picket line of Greelanx’s formation. (THG)
Star Winds
this dancing lounge was located aboard the Queen of Empire. (RD)
Star-Tour 7
an Alliance shuttle destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. This is a reference to the passenger shuttle depicted in the StarTours flight simulator rides at DisneyLand and Disney World. (TIE)
Star's Delight
Lai Nootka's Gymsnor-3 freighter, it was captured on Garqi by Prefect Mosh Barris. He hoped to use the contents of the freighter - proton torpedoes and spare X-Wing parts - to lure the local resistance out of hiding. The ship and her cargo were liberated from within Barris' command by Eamon Yzalli, who is better known as Corran Horn, in a daring plan that used Dynba Tesc to pose as Kirtana Loor. (KT, TFE)
Starbarque
this starship design was developed and modified by the D'farian race. (VOF)
Starbattle
a children's hologame. (GOF7)
Starbloom
a beautiful, flowering plant native to the rift valleys on Belsavis. (COJ)
Starboys, The
this musical group was one of the most popular attractions of their time. (POT)
Starbreaker 12
this ancient starship was owned and operated by Jori and Gav Daragon. They used it to explore and define new hyperspace routes some 5,000 years before the Battle of Endor. It was a large, strange ship that was constantly in need of repair. (GAS)
Starburst
this Outer Rim band was more mainstream than Red Shift Limit, but didn't have as wide a range. They were disapproved of by the New Order, but stayed away from blatantly political messages in their music. (GG9)
Starburst
this pirate ship was part of the two-ship fleet controlled by Bruce Mercy. The Starburst was crewed by Durquist and Moprh. (TSK)
Starburst Plant
a flower on dark green stalks, with bright yellow petals that seem to twinkle as they open and close. (CPL)
Starbuster Plot
the name given to the Sacorrian Triad's plan to use the Corellian planetary repuslors in concert with the huge hyperspace respulsor found inside Centerpoint Station to destroy a series of stars until the New Republic submitted to their demands. The Triad wanted to control the Corellian System, and went to great lengths to achieve their goals. They set up and/or financed rebellions on all five Corellian worlds, including Thrackan Sal-Solo and the Human League. The Triad managed to destroyed two stars before things started to go wrong. The first was that Thrackan Sal-Solo took credit for the plot, and nearly got his hands on the Drallian respulor. The second was the timely intervention of the Bakuran fleet, coupled with the incredible talents of the Solo children. The fleet defeated the Sacorrian fleet which was trying to defend Centerpoint, while Anakin Solo used his blossoming ability with the Force to fire the Drallian repulsor and deflect the third shot from Centerpoint. Once the Sacorrian fleet was defeated and the weapon controlled, the Triad surrendered. (AS, SC)
StarCave
see ThonBoka (LCS)
Starchaser, Korren
this New Republic Captain was a scout, and was part of the team that stumbled into the Gulch. (SWJ8)
Starcrash Brigade
an elite Imperial assault team working for the Emperor prior to the Battle of Endor. They were charged with the detonation of a biological weapon on Firrerre, and the destruction of the Firrerreo race. (CS)
StarCrystal
a Bosph gemstone which is rumored to have mystical properties. (SWAJ)
Stardance
a musical composition played by Miracle Meriko. (TME)
Stardog
the codename of the Alliance team operating on Nar Shaddaa, just before the Galactic Civil War. (TME)
Stardust Plan
the Republic's plan to locate Thrawn's cloaked asteroids. It involved first dispersing dust from a cargo ship's hold into space, then irradiating the dust with negative ions to help track the hidden asteroids. It was found to be too slow to be efficient. (TLC)
Starfarer Diner
a restaurant located on Nar Hekka. (THG)
Starfeld
manufacturers of a variety of starships, including the Z-10 Seeker. (SS)
Starfight
a coin game often found in casinos and bars. It consists of two curved banks of monitors and controls surrounding two playing stations. A large holotank is positioned in between, in which a starfield is displayed for each player. The players then use simulated starfighters to combat each other to the death in a deepspace battle. (HSE, HSR)
Starfighter Command
Starfire
this was Kid DXo’ln’s small freighter. He hired Han Solo - freshly discharged from the Imperial Navy - and Chewbacca to help him crew the ship. (THG)
Starflare, Wynssa
see Antilles, Syal (HXW)
Starflower
the flowers of this plant are the favored food of stump lizards. (DK)
Starfly
this was a model of starship designed to highly maneuverable, for use in mining asteroid fields. They have small laser cannons and tractor beams, which they use to move asteroids around. The small ships do not have life-support systems, so pilots must wear environment suits. (GOF9)
Starfly One
this was one of three Starfly ships which rescued Fandomar, Hoole, and Tash and Zak Arranda from a space slug while they were searching for ethromite near Mining Station Alpha. It was piloted by Hodge. (GOF9)
Starfruit Promenade
located in Revos, on the planet Storinal, it was an extensive roofed patio flanked by flower gardens. It was filled with recliner chairs and the sounds of live music. (WS)
StarHawk
a speeder bike produced by Ikas-Adno, this fast, sleek bike is extremely popular with younger drivers. It is the best-selling, civilian-use speeder bike in the galaxy. It is a two-seated bike, with 3 kilograms of cargo capacity and a maximum flight ceiling of 10 meters. (SWSB)
Starhawk 2b
this early model of the Ikas-Adno speederbike was five meters in length, and revolutionized the speederbike market. Now, it is badly outdated. (GG7)
Starhook Ten
this starship is owned by Shug Ninx. Early in Dark Empire II, it is also referred to as Salvager 3. The Essential Guide to Characters describes it as Starhook VII. It was a modified space truck. (DE2, EGC)
Starhunter Intergalactic Menagerie
a travelling sideshow that operated during the early years of the Empire, it displayed illegally-acquired, rare creatures from across the galacy. It was owned and operated by Captain Stroon and his first mate, Slarm. (DCAR)
Starjacker
Finhead Stonebone's pirate ship. (TOJ)
Starjammer IZX
a massive, swift freight hauler built at the Kuat Drive Yards. (TME)
Stark, Jona T.
the Imperial Senior Master Sergeant in charge of training TIE fighter pilots onboard the Vengeance. He is a tall, well-muscled man. (TIE)
Starkid, Zoltan
this heavy-set, balding man was the Director and Chief Salesman of Millennium Astro-Engineering prior to the Galactic Civil War. He sold the prototype Millennium Falcon to Grand Moff Tarkin, just before it was stolen by Han Solo and Chewbacca. Starkid was later killed when the Alliance raided the Millennium Astro-Engineering plant and destroyed it before it could produce any more starships for the Empire. (CSWDW)
Starkiller, Pashna
one of the New Republic's foremost military advisors. (DESB)
Starlight Freighter
a series of freighter manufactured by Rendilli-Surron, the Starlight series is basically a flying wing. It measures 34 meters in length, and can transport up to 50 metric tons of cargo. The cockpit sits at one end of the cruved cargo wing, while a pari of blaster cannons is located at the other end. Supporting the cannons is a proton torpedo launcher and decent shields. (SS)
Starlight Intruder
Salla Zend's transport ship, the Starlight Intruder was a modified Mobquet medium cargo hauler. She and Shug Ninx built it from parts salvaged from their starship garage on Nar Shaddaa. The Intruder was powered by four military-grade Damorian RX7 ion engines and an old Hutt chariot hyperdrive engine. Added maneuverability was gained by adding four jets to the bottom of the hull. The Intruder is armed with a pair of medium turbolasers mounted on turrets which can be retracted. Four DuR-4 shield generators protect the ship. When Salla took it out on a run, she always made sure Shug got a cut of the profits. She had to abandon it on Byss when she and Shug fled the wrath of the reborn Emperor Palpatine. Unfortunately, the remaining Imperials sold the ship to the Scavs, who removed the good parts and melted the rest down for slag. (DE1, DESB, DE2, EGV)
Starlight Bank
a bank on Hologram Fun World robbed by Zorba the Hutt, in an attempt to drive the holographic theme park out of business. (QE)
Starlight by Moonlight
this song was played by the music ball given to Elscol Loro by her husband, Throm, on their third anniversary. (XWRS)
Starline Cable
this 5-millimeter thick cable is incredibly strong, and is manufactured from synthetic, molecularly-linked fibers. (TA)
Starlin Warrior
one of several ships sent by the New Republic to accompany Garm Bel Iblis, Booster Terrik, and the Errant Venture to Yaga Minor, in an attempt to steal a copy of the Caamas Document. (VOF)
Starliner Street
a street in the city of Coronet which runs perpendicular to Volbrick. 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)
Starloft
one of the four continents discovered on Yavin 4 by the Fernandin Scouting Operation. (GG2)
Starmite-class Freighter
developed by SoroSuub, this small freighter resembled an unstreamlined teardrop. About 20 meters in length, the Starmite-class had a rounded nose, stubby wings, and a thick body that narrowed into a flattened tail section. (THG)
Starpath
a Seinar Fleet Systems astronavigational system used on many later-model Star Destroyers. (IJ)
Starpoint
this New Republic fleet carrier was the flagship of Commodore Poqua’s Task Force Gemstone, during the blockade of the Koornacht Cluster during the Black Fleet Crisis. (TT)
Starport Complex Q-7
located on Nar Hekka, this starport was independently owned by controlled by Tagta the Hutt during the early years of the New Order. (THG)
Starport Street
this is one of the two primary thoroughfares found in the city of Grig. Like most other streets in the city, it is a densely-traveled street on which the locals pay no heed to the laws of traffic, order, or gravity. It has been said that travelling on Starport Streets is harder than flying backwards through as asteroid field. (TA)
Starport Touchdown
this was the main spaceport on Atraken before the Clone Wars devastated the planet. It has be abandoned, and is empty at present. (PG2)
Starry Ice
one of Talon Kaarde's ships, it was stationed on Myrkr when Grand Admiral Thrawn attacked the smuggler’s base there. (HTTE)
Stars' End
the Corporate Sector Authority's penal colony located on Mytus VII, at the outskirts of that planet's solar system, and at the edge of Authority space. It is comprised of a number of protective domes dotting the planetoid's surface, which are connected by tubes and covered walkways rather than tunnels. The domes have various functions: living quarters, barracks, weapons emplacements, and a special chamber where the Authority keeps its enemies in suspended animation. At the center of the complex is a tower which houses the colony's offices. When Han Solo infiltrates the colony, he has Blue Max install an overload spiral in its secondary defense program, as a hedge against anything that might go wrong during the rescue attempt. When Hirken discovered them and tried to detain them, Han was able to disable Hirken's belt control, but that caused the station's power to be rerouted, which intensified the overlaod spiral. This led to a massive explosion which, when contained by the station's defensive shields, was directed into the planet and blew the colony's central tower into a pseudo-orbit. It lacked sufficient velocity to escape the planetoid's gravitiational field, though, and it crashed into the station, destroying the tower and much of the colony. Hirken was murdered in the tower by his wife, and the Security Police that were in the tower died on impact, leaving Stars' End a worthless outpost. (HSE)
Starscream-9
this Seinar Fleet Systems ion drive was a military-grade propulsion system originally designed for use on starfighters. This drive was at the leading edge of technology following the Battle of Yavin, and despite its military designation and exhorbitant price, some managed to make their way to the black market. (GG6)
Starshine Surprise
a mixed, alcoholic beverage. It is named for the first you notice after drinking one: the starfield whirling in front of your eyes as you hit the ground. (GG9, TME)
Starship
any craft designed to operate in the vacuum of interstellar space. There are five major classes of starship, based on size and mission:
- Capital Ship large, heavily-armed ships which serve as command bases during military exercises. The Imperial-I class Star Destroyer and the Mon Calamari MC80a cruiser are two examples. Most capital ships are named for virtues.
- Close Support Ship large, maneuverable ships whose weaponry allows them to protect the capital ships and perform other military operations. The Nebulon-B Frigate is one example.
- Transport/Supply Ship ships of various sizes, built around speed and capacity, which are used to transport large amounts of material. The Corellian CR90 Corvette is one example. Most transport ships are named for beasts of burden or rivers.
- Starfighters small, highly maneuverable ships which are the front-line defense attackers. They are built around one or two pilots, and are well-armed for their size. The TIE Fighter and the X-Wing are two examples.
- Support Ships any ship which has limited military capability, this class includes space tugs, fuel ships, and container pods. (SW, SWSB, XW, WG)
Starshipwright
a person skilled in building and repairing starships. (HSR)
Starshipwrights and Aerospace Engineers Incorporated
this manufacturer of custom space cruiser upgrades and starship modifications was one of the original voting sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority. (CSA)
StarSlasher
one model of BlasTech blaster carbine. (CSA)
Starslinger
this is a commercial ion drive produced by Incom. Installation and maintenance of the Starslinger was often difficult, facts which were often overlooked in favor of its modest price. (GG6)
Starslinger, Mali
a famous member of the Alliance to Restore the Republic. (RPG)
Starspeeder 3000
a small, 40-person luxury liner. (ST, SOP)
Starspin
this YT-1210 was Regec Sloom’s battered smuggling ship. (SWJ8)
Starstorm One
Exar Kun's starship. It is a unique ship, with a curved main wing on the left, counterbalanced by three main engines and a long command spar on the right. It was destroyed on Yavin 4, when Kun went in search of the Sith lore, by the Massassi who captured him. (DLS)
Starswan
a passenger ship that made a regular stop on Tatooine. (TME)
Starswarm Cluster
this interstellar phenomenon has been known to damage starship drives and other subsystems. Located near Cinnagar, the cluster was a vast group of stars situated very near each other. (GAS)
Startide
a Mon Calamari MC90 cruiser being built for the New Republic just prior to the second Battle of Calamari. Ackbar uses the half-built ship and its attached spacedock to ram the Manticore and destroy it as it lay in wait behind Calamari's moon. (DA)
Startled Circuit
this freighter was owned by Vareth and Garron. They purchased it with the money Garron obtained from an insurance claim following the death of his parents. (GG7)
StarViper
this is the name given to the class of starfighters designed by MandalMotors at the request of Prince Xizor. Xizor contracted MandalMotors to create for him a unique starship, nothing stock or commonplace would do. Xizor wanted a personal transport vessel that would protect him at every turn, and cost was no option. MandalMotors engineers came up with the StarViper, a kind of mobile platform ship that was powerful, maneuverable, and durable. The basic hull of the StarViper is rectangular and squat, with four maneuvering vanes that extend from each front corner. The vanes add incredible handling during combat, but can actually hinder atmospheric flight due to their configuration. They are controlled by an artificial brain that monitors ships systems and constantly adjusts their configuration for optimum performance. The StarViper appears to be alive as it maneuvers through space. It is armed with a pair of forward-firing double-laser cannons and two proton torpedo launchers. The interior of the StarViper has limited cargo space, and is designed to the addition of power converters and other supplemntal systems for Xizor's personal ship, the Virago. (EGV)
Starvision
a night-sighting implement used on the EWHB-10 repeating blaster. (ISB)
Starway
an Alliance transport ship destroyed by the Empire shortly after the Battle of Hoth. (TIE)
Starway Services
located at Taldaak Station on Utharis, this is a starship berthing and repair center. Luke Skywalker and Akanah nearly berthed the Mud Sloth here during their search for the Fallanassi, but the owner tried to swindle them. (TT)
Starwind
Gil Bastra's starship, it was intercepted by the Expeditious. (XWN)
Starwind-class Pleasure Yacht
a 50-meter-long personal pleasure starship built by Kuat Drive Yards. It is manned by a crew of 5, with two gunners, and can transport up to ten passengers. It is armed with a pair of quad laser cannons, and has a fairly sophisticated shielding combination. (LCSB)
Starwing
codename of the Cygnus Spaceworks Xg-1 assault gunboat. (XW)
Static Ion Field Discharger
this outdated weapon was an early form of ion cannon. Instead of emitting a coherence burst of ion energy, the field discharger spouted a blanket of energy at its target. (KO)
Stasis Booth
a device which allows its living contents to be placed in suspended animation until revived. They are often used in penal colonies or detention areas (Stars' End was the first facility to make it work) to keep prisoners in stasis until they can be tried. They were also used by the Corporate Sector Authority to silence its enemies, as well as to preserve viable sources of labor. The technology used in the stasis booth existed about 100 years before the advent of the New Order, but was put to prison use at the recommendation of the Authority's Detention Task Force. Also called a stasis box, they found wide-spread use after the Battle of Endor when the New Republic began reaching out to reclaim planets which had suffered from chemical or biological damage at the hands of the Empire. Survivors were transported to medical facilities in stasis booths certified for full-spectrum biological security. (HSE, CSA, POT)
Stasis Probe
this form of deep-space information-gathering probe is dispatched to its probe sites through hyperspace. Undetectable while in hyperspace, stasis probes drop back into realspace only long enough to gather sensor data, relay it to its control location, and receive its next instructions. Passive sensors are used to minimize the ability of conventional sensors to pick it up, and the probe stays in realspace for less than thirty seconds at a time. The New Republic used stasis probes extensively during the Black Fleet Crisis, gathering data on the Yevetha throughout the Koornacht Cluster. (TT)
Stasis-field generator
(JS)
Stassia
this Core world has been described as "the most boring, stagnant world in the Core." The planet's surface is covered with flat, endless plains, which have been used since the early days of the Old Republic as farmland. The inhabitants of Stassia are passive, and offered no resistance to the encroachment of the Empire. In fact, they took the change of galactic politics as just another day's happenings. They became a model New Order world. The average day on Stassia lasts 22 standard hours, and its years last 340 local days. (SWAJ)
Stassia City
this is the capital city of the planet Stassia, and is famous for its swoop races and ringer tournaments. (SWAJ)
Static
this song, written and played by the band Starburst, first appeared on the compilation StakeOut. (GG9)
Static Hyperspace Bubble Generator
a device, developed by the Bakurans, which surrounds a ship in realspace with a hyperspace bubble. This bubble doesn't provide any thrust, so the ship cannot move at hyper-speeds. (AS)
Statuary Park
a park in Salis D'aar. (TB)
Stava
a carnivorous creature known to the Noghri, they were tenacious hunters that could become wild-tempered scavengers in famine times. (DFR)
Steadfast
this New Republic fleet hauler - known as a junker - was the first ship to discover the remains of the Star Destroyer Gnisnal. It also served clean-up duty after the Battle of Endor, the seige of Grand Admiral Thrawn, and pursued the Knight Hammer. (BTS)
Stec Eddis
a member of Klyn Shanga's Renatasian vigilantes hunting down Vuffi Raa. (LCF)
Stecker
an Imperial Sergeant suspected of sympathizing with the Alliance. He was sacrificed, along with Captain Ganig, by Commodore Bevven and Colonel Drost, at the insistance of Mar Barezz. (ISB)
Steef
this Gamorrean was loyal to Orman, but was extremely lazy. Although he would gladly work for Orman, he was prone to find the easy way out of a tought fight. (ML)
Steelcrete
a superhard, metallic concrete building material (SW, HTTE, JS)
Steelhide
this material was used to make blaster holsters. (SOP)
Steelious
this planet was the site of a major transfer location for Alliance supplies during the Galactic Civil War. War materiel passed through Hervack Starport, destined for a number of Alliance cells in the sector. (GMS)
Steelstone
a building material. (DA)
Steelton
manufacturers of the massive control cables used to connect a pod racer’s pod to its turbine engines. Steelton cables also relay data between the pod and the engines, such as acceleration and directional data. (TPM)
Steeze, Cortle
one of many aliases used by Zsinj, Steeze owned a huge plot of land in Viamarr 4. Zsinj was using these aliases and the property they owned to hide manufacturing facilities which supported his war machine. (WS)
Stelaciter
this Iskalloni frigate resembled an 83-meter long asteroid. It was crewed by 39 Iskalloni, and could transport up to 15 passengers. Armed with pair of double laser cannons and a single heavy laser cannon, the ship was designed to allow the Iskalloni to enter normal space as a stray asteroid. Once the ship was detected, it could open fire on the ships which arrived to move it out of planetary space. The Iskalloni would then drop to the planet’s surface via similarly-designed dropships. (TSK)
Stele, Kerek
a native of Kuan, and a gifted scientist. He was kidnapped by Bordali agents and tortured, in an effort to get him to divulge his scientific knowledge. When normal methods failed to work, the Bordali decided to kidnap his wife and son, and use their lives to force him to reveal his secrets. However, before they could successfully catch them, the Empire invaded the Taroon System and took them all hostage, (TIE)
Stele, Maarek
only son of Kerek and Marina Stele, Maarek grew up like most young boys on backwater planets, racing swoops at breakneck speeds in his spare time. After the abduction of his father, Maarek and his mother hid in one of the planet's lesser-known cities, until a swoop stunt provided Maarek's name to the Bordali. They sent Gwadj to kidnap Maarek and Marina, but the Empire chose that very moment to invade the Taroon System. Maarek was taken away and conscripted as a repair technician.
After a few months, Maarek was sufficiently knowledgeable about TIE fighters that he was allowed to take them for test runs after finishing repairs. On one such flight, near Farboon, he was the only fighter launched when Admiral Mordon's shuttle was intercepted by Alliance starfighters. Maarek came to his rescue, and was given a chance to become an Imperial pilot. He jumped at the chance, and went on to become one of the Empire's most fearsome TIE pilots. (TIE)
Stele, Marina
Kerek Stele's wife, and Maarek's mother. (TIE)
Stellar Princess
this starliner used to make the trip between Nar Shaddaa and Nar Hekka on a regular basis. The ancient ship had a navigational computer which couldn’t handle the gravity wells produced by the Y’Toub System, and was forced to make the trip as sublight speeds. (THG)
Stellar Sentinel
one of several ships sent by the New Republic to accompany Garm Bel Iblis, Booster Terrik, and the Errant Venture to Yaga Minor, in an attempt to steal a copy of the Caamas Document. (VOF)
Steller Mag V
a mining vessel manufactured by Arakyd, this huge ship measured 542 meters in length and was manned by a crew of 3 assisted by 19 droids and a gunner. The Mag V had no hyperdrive capabilities, as it was designed to be a deep-space mine repair and supply vessel. It was armed with a single turbolaser battery. (SN)
StelProbe V Droid
this planetary exploration was developed during the Galactic Civil War, and was equipped with a wide array sensory devices and computer systems. It resembles a large crustacean, and stands about a meter tall. (GMS)
Stend VI
this Outer Rim planet was the homeworld of the Skulls swoop gang, until they relocated to the Hook Nebula. (GG9)
Stendaff
this is one of the
Sacheen-class escort ships that remained in Pakkpekatt's reduced fleet at Gmir Askilon, after the Teljkon vagabond had jumped into hyperspace. The New Republic had ordered the rest of the fleet to rejoin their battle groups or report to drydock for repairs. (SOL)Stennes Shifter
this race of near-humans has the ability to blend into any crowd. They resemble short, pale-skinned humans with sunken eye sockets and no hair. (CCG)
Stenness Lizard Pie
an awful-tasting meal served at the Stenness spaceport. (TOJ)
Stenness Raider
one of Finhead Stonebone's E-2 ore stealers. (EGV)
Stenness system
a system of 7 mining worlds in three primary star systems, encompassing about 25 humanoid races. Due to the demand for the ores mined on the various planets, it was given its own hyperspace jump gate very early on. According to DE1, they were discovered about 4000 PE. However, TOJ has it as an already-established system, with its own hyperspace jump gate. The mines have long since given out, but the wealth they provided is still generating interest and good lifestyles for the planets' inhabitants. The system's inhabitants, often refered to as 'Nessies, are highly addicted to spice. (TOJ, DE1)
Stent
this Chiss served as Voss Parck's righthand man at the Hand of Thrawn compound on Nirauan. He was also the leader of Thrawn's personal household phalanx, and was one of the few Chiss who felt that Thrawn was a born leader who was working in his race's best interests, and shouldn't have been exiled. He heeded Thrawn's message, to wait ten years after the report of his death before he would return to lead them to power once again. (VOF)
Stern
a Cilpari deity. (XWRS)
Stic
this planet, which is home to the Xi'Dec species of insectoids, has a constantly-changing climate due to its orbit and axial tilt. It is also wracked by geological reformation quite often. The specialized Xi'Dec are supported by a limited technology, but the tourist trade to the planet is healthy. (GG4)
Stictex
this is the Xi'Dec term for the Xi'Alpha sex. (GG4)
Stigrit Krax
this Troob was the wife of the Troob leader, General Krax, and accompanied him to the negotiations with Counselor Harthan. She served as a somewhat-impartial translator for Harthan, since Chief Nimondro refused to speak Basic. When C-3PO intervened to translate, Stigrit managed to win the droid away from Harthan in a sabacc match. She hoped to keep the droid from undermining her own plans for the negotiations, chiefly gaining a position of power for the Troobs. In the confusion that followed, Jake Harthan tried to gain control of Mount Yeroc for himself, and held Stigrit Krax as a hostage. The Hobors managed to kill Jake, but not before he injured Stigrit with a blaster bolt. She survived, and agreed to work with her husband to hammer out a true peace for the Troobs and Hobors. (DRPC)
Stiilran
the twenty-seventh and highest of the Tunroth Hunter ranks, it is believed that no Hunters of this rank have ever existed. (GG12)
Stikmoss
a gray-colored lichen which grows in large, platter-shaped clumps. (SE)
Stilepig
a procine creature. (SE)
Stim shot
a pneumatic dispensor which administers a stimulant, these are found in all medkits. (ESBR)
Stim Tea
a strong, steeped beverage that has the side effect of raising a person's alertness, much like coffeine. (DS)
Stimner
one of the Habeen cargo ferry groups used to transport hyperdrives to Admiral Zaarin on the Shamus. (TIE)
Stimpills
drugs that stimulate the body and keep the user awake (HTTE)
Stimsenj'kat
a Mon Calamari star cruiser used by the Alliance to recover the contents of the Xi cargo ships. This is a reference to Stimpson J. Cat, one of the protagonists in Nickelodeon's Ren & Stimpy cartoon. (XW)
Stimufrost
this frozen concoction must be carefully consumed, for it is served at intensely cold temperatures. If spilled, it can cause serious damage to unprotected skin. (CSWEA)
Stingbeam
a small, five-charge gun which can be easily concealed. Lando Calrissian used one during his early gambling days. (LCM)
Stingbrush
a dangerous plant native to the deserts of Kamar. (HSR)
Stinger
an ancient, swift-attack starfighter. (DLS)
Stinger
Guri's modified Surronian Conqueror starship, the Stinger's sleek shape was famous throughout the galaxy. It was formerly owned by Prince Xizor himself, and then entrusted to Guri after he purchased her. She needed a ship that proved her position in Xizor's organization, and this was it. Stinger was modified to have increased power output, allowing it to achieve speeds up to 1,150 kilometers an hour in atmosphere. Maneuverability was enhanced by giving the pilot control of each of its eight exhaust nozzles. Emergency braking jets added the ability to stop quickly, allowing pursuit to speed ahead and into target range. An H2-1 hyperdrive system gives it long-range punch. Weaponry consists of two forward-mounted ion cannons and a top-mounted laser cannon. (SE, EGV)
Stinger Eel
a dangerous eel-like fish found on Clak'Dor VII. (TCC)
Stinger Lizard
a rare, green and red reptile found on the moon Yavin 4. (L)
Stinger Moth
this species of venomous moth was native to Ronika. (FOSE)
Stingfly
an annoying insect that is characterized by the way is buzzes around other creatures. (SOP)
Stingworm
a nocturnal, carnivorous creature native to Kamar. They are also a source of food for the Kamarians. (HSR)
Stinna Draesinge Sha
a teacher at the Magrody Institute, sha was taught by Nasdra Magrody himself. She became an expert in the field of droid programming, teaching at the Institute until she retired. Her research led her to the wreckage of the Ssi-ruuk battle droids and entechment equipment, and she worked with the machinery in an effort to discover how the aliens wre able to capture a person's life energy. She had not been able to duplicate the entechment techniques when she retired. Her retirment was short-lived, for she was assassinated, presumably by Phlygas Grynne, just before Han and Leia Solo went to Ithor to attend a herd meet. (COJ)
Stintaril
a tree-dwelling rodent native to Yavin 4, it has protruding eyes and long jaws filled with sharp teeth. The stintaril moves on six legs. They often move in packs, devouring everything in their paths. Among the favorite food of the stintaril is the woolamander. (GG2, HTF, ISU)
Stock Light Freighter
any small cargo ship, such as the Corellian YT-1300. Their small size has relegated them to lesser duty, since the advent of the larger bulk cruisers. (SW, WEG)
Stofo Lupinoid
an alien Luke Skywalker finds in the Mos Eisley cantina. Might this be a reference to the Shistavenan Wolfman? (SWR)
Stohl
this creature’s fur is considered valuable, and only royalty and high-ranking officials can afford to use it in their clothing. (POT)
Stokhli Sticks
short tubes that shoot a spraynet mist to ensnare the prey while also shooting shockstun juice at the prey, they are used primarily by big-game hunters. The Noghri Commandos working for the Empire have also adopted them for capturing their targets. Each of the sticks has a thumb-switch for activation, as well as controls to modify the spray pressure and profile. (HTTE)
Stone Eel
an eel-like creature, found on the planet Storthus, that is made of animated stone. (DRO)
Stone Needle
located at one end of Beggar's Canyon on Tatooine, the Stone Needle is a natural rock formation that rises out of one fork in the canyon. It makes that particular fork nearly impassable, although the local youth feel that, when racing through the canyon, bypassing the Needle adds up to 5 seconds to your race time. The only two pilots ever to "thread the Needle" were Biggs Darklighter and Luke Skywalker. (SWR)
Stonebat
a flying creature native to Yavin 4. (BTS)
Stonehill Industries
makers of asteroid ships (HTTE)
Stoneshell
a mollusk native to the lakes of Dellalt. (HSL)
Stonia
this is the capital city of the planet Almania, and was a Je’Har stronghold and the seat of their government. Wondrous buildings filled the city, but all were destroyed when Dolph launched his initial attack. His droids, with their hidden detonators, exploded within many of the Je’Har buildings, laying waste to many structures and killing all but the leaders of the city. (TNR)
Stonn, Li
Luke Skywalker used this alias during his travels with Akanah and their search for the Fallanassi. (SOL)
Stopa, Kroddok
this Obroan Institute scientist and explorer was named the expedition chief when the New Republic required information on the planet Brath Qella. Stopa had been working with Josala Krenn on Babali when the orders came through, and they were brought to Brath Qella by the ferret ship IX-26. They lacked decent cold-weather exploration gear, and requested a backup be sent. They then set to work trying to uncover possible evidence of a Qella settlement beneath the glaciers covering the planet, but were killed when their camp was destroyed in an avalanche. Their bodies were recovered by the crew of the Penga Rift. (SOL)
Stopa-Krenn Glacier
located on the planet Brath Qella - also known as Maltha Obex - this huge ice flow was the site of an avalanche that killed Kroddok Stopa and Josala Krenn. They had arrived on the planet to search out evidence of the Qella civilization, but were buried under ice and snow in the avalanche. The glacier was renamed in their honor by the Alpha Team from the Obroan Institute. (TT)
Storinal
this beautiful world was loyal to the Empire, even in the wake of the Battle of Endor. The natives believed that they were put on the planet to make it beautiful, and worked tirelessly to sculpt and shape the landscape into wondrous gardens and forests. The planet's landscaping and natural beauty made it a tourist attraction. (WS)
Storini Crystal Deceiver
this creature was dreamed up by Garik Loran and Kell Tainer, in an effort to get back at Eurrsk Thri'ag for his many pranks and practical jokes. Kell doctored up an encyclopedia entry for the Storini Glass Prowler, then let a prowler loose in Eurrsk's rooms. According to Kell's entry, the deceiver is virtually identical to the Storini Glass Prowler, except that it is far less common and far more dangerous. Found on the planet Storinal, the crystal deceiver's jaws secrete a poison that is quite dangerous to mammalian creatures. Its favorite prey are the creatures which eat the glass prowler, so the crystal deceiver mimics the prowlers actions in order to lure the hunters to it. As the hunters try to eat what they believe is a prowler, the deceiver attacks with its poisonous jaws. Crystal deceivers are extermely dangerous to mammals, because once a deceiver has the scent of a mammal, it retains it virtually forever, and continues to track the mammal down and hunt it. Large, healthy mammals such as humans often don't feel the effects of the deceiver's poison. (WS)
Storini Glass Prowler
this crystalline arthropod walked on two legs, and used its other two legs to grasp its prey. It is native to the planet Storinal. (WS)
Storm IV
one of Bespin Motor's cloud cars, the Storm IV is a twin-pod car with handling and propulsion characteristics similar to a B-Wing fighter. They are driven by a Quadex Kyromaster ion engine, modified to fit between the small pods. Each pod can hold a single passenger. The Storm IV can reach a maximum cruising speed of 1,500 kilometers per hours, with a flight ceiling of 250 kilometers. They are also armed with two fire-linked blaster cannons. (SWSB)
Storm
Isolder's custom-modified Miy'til fighter, designed by Isolder himself. The creation of Storm cost Isolder nearly a half-million credits, but the ship can stand alone against some of the galaxy's best starfighters. Many of Isolder's designs later found their ways into future versions of the Miy'til fighter. Like the Miy'til basic design, the seven-meter-long ship has a number of miniaturized components that reduce weight and overall size. Storm was also equipped with a prototype R2-Series 5 astromech droid presented to him by Princess Leia Organa during her initial negotiations with the Hapans. Storm has four banks of Nordoxicon 38 anticoncussion-field generators, and a sensor and communications scrambler similar to the A-Wing. A set of triple-linked laser cannons sits at the nose of the fighter, and an ion cannon studs the tip of each wing. A mini-concussion missile launcher is slung beneath the wing, and twin thermal-detonator bombing tubes on the wings carry eight bombs each. The ship is propelled by four Incom 6X4 fusial thrust engines connected to a Tykannin Class-4 power converter. Each engine is linked to a large Cygnus turbo generator, and the entire engine package allows the Storm to reach speeds one-third faster than the A-Wing. (CPL, EGV)
Storm Commandos
this was a group of Imperial soldiers trained and speciallizing in guerilla warfare. (GG9)
Storm Guard Station
this is the primary weather watch operated on Cloud City. It is located in Kerros Tower. (GG2)
Storm Killer
this heavily-armed YT-1300 freighter has been extensively modified beyond its stock condition. The cockpit has been moved from the right side and nestled in between the forward mandibles. The lower gun is a turret-mounted Tomral heavy laser cannon, while the upper gun is an Incom W-34t turbolaser. This impressive weaponry is supported by a Hi-fex proton torpedo launcher and a pair of restractable Taim & Bak Kd-3 light blaster cannons. It is a well-armed transport ship, with enhanced shields and lateral controls for in-flight combat. The weapons draw power from the ion drives, and the additional capacitors and machinery required for them takes up much of the passenger space on the vessel. The Storm Killer is therefore only useful for transporting very valuable cargoes. (SWJ9)
Storm Skimmer
manufactured by Uulshos, the Storm Skimmer patrol sled was an old repulsorlift scout craft used during the early years of the Empire. They were mothballed when the various speederbikes were developed, but were returned to service following the Battle of Endor. Each 4.6-meter sled is designed to be a fast transport craft for one or two stormtroopers. One trooper sat in front, the other in back, and could quickly arrive at the front lines of a battle. Each trooper operated a heavy repeating blaster mounted near his cockpit. It was never designed to be a full-combat vehicle, but rather a deterrent. (DE1, DESB)
Storm Unit
a group of Imperial commandos intercepted by Keyan Farlander near Turkana. (XW)
Storm Unit
the Imperial assault transports used by the Storm Unit commandos at Zaarin's beam-weapon research station. (TIE)
Stormcaller, Andrephan
this native of Entralla was a member of the Delephran militia, and participated in the destruction of the pirate groups in the Vexta Belt. He later served as a colonel in the New Republic
and was the leader of the Red Alpha unit, until the Republic declined to assist his homeworld liberate itself from the Pentastar Alignment. He resigned his military position and formed the Red Moons, an elite mercenary group which constantly thwarted the Alignment's movements. He recruited many of his former Republic soldiers to join the Red Moons, and they quickly formed a force that began to harass the Alignment. (SWJ8, TFE)Stormhawk
an Imperial-I class Star Destroyer. (HTTE)
Stormtrooper
these white-armored Imperial troopers were the footsoldiers of the Emperor’s war machine. They are extremely loyal to the Empire, but are also extremely expendable. Although there are many rumors about stormtroopers being clones, in general the average stormtrooper is a normal human male who fits within a certain physical and mental profile. They wear an 18-piece suit of white armor covering a two-piece, temperature-control body suit. The armor houses an energy source and various implements, and snaps together around the trooper. The helmet contains a polarized visor and communication gear. The image of the white-clad soldiers was one of the primary ways the Empire instilled fear in its subjects, but the bright white armor was not suited for many environments, as the Empire learned at the Battle of Endor. So, in the years following the death of the Emperor, Imperial factions began camouflaging their armor to blend in with their surroundings. Stormtroopers train for one of a number of different mission profiles, based on the environment in which they will operate. Basic training allows stormtroopers to operate in temperate or controlled interior environments. Cold Assault Troops wear specially-modified armor so that they can operate in harsh, frozen environments. Zero-G Troops wear highly-refitted, vacuum-resistant armor for use in deep space. Scout troops are assigned to garrison posts, employing speeder bikes and other swift craft to patrol surrounding areas. (SW, SWSB, ISB, TSC, TME, COTF, BW)
Stormtrooper One
SoroSuub's basic blaster rifle model, it is used by the Empire to arm its stormtroopers. It was a clone of the BlasTech E-11. (RPG, CSA)
Stormtrooper Two
this was SoroSuub's second-generation blaster rifle, designed for use by Imperial stormtroopers. (GG9)
Stormwind
this Victory-class Star Destroyer was under the command of Captain Jarroth during the Galactic Civil War. It was stationed in the Virgillian System, and performed a number of surgical strikes aimed at routing suspected Alliance support cells. (TBSB)
Storthus
this planet is the homeworld of the giant stone eels. (DRO)
Story Platform
a table-like device which displays the words and pictures for a number of children's stories. (DA)
Stouker Concussion Rifle
a weapon that shoots compressed bullets of ionized air. They are created by hand by the Sissk band of Trandoshans, from standard Stouker concussion chambers added to existing rifle parts. (DF)
Stovax
this planet was on the list of candidates for exploration by the Obroan Institute, and was nominated by Kroddok Stopa. However, Stopa could generate enough interest, grants or funding to launch an expedition. (SOL)
Stowaway, The
an underground casino in Imperial City on Coruscant. (CPL)
Strak Tower
located in Corint City's Overtown district, on the planet Pirik, Strak Tower was the center of the planet's governmental administration. (SWJ10)
Stratosphere
one of the most affordable hotels on Cloud City. (ISU)
Streen
a gas prospector at Bespin, he was getting on in years when Luke Skywalker first mets him at Tibannopolis. He could use The Force to detect when Bespin will erupt large amounts of gases. He agrees to study the Force with Luke on Yavin 4, and was nearly consumed by the spirit of Exar Kun. Kun tried to use Streen to kill Luke, but the combined power of the other students destroyed Kun's spirit forever.
When the Leviathan of Corbos was unearthed, he traveled to the planet with Kyp Durron, Dorsk 82, and Kirana Ti to defat the creature. Streen later put his powers to use in an attempt to decipher the Books of Massassi, and eventually became a Master himself when Luke went off in search of his mother with Akanah. (JS, COTF, BTS, JAL)Streev, Mika
this native of the planet Rabaan was the world’s premier warrior during the Galactic Civil War, and had earned the sunburst sigil his people bestowed on combat artists. He defeated Andos Delvaren in single combat, earning the position of champion of the planet Rabaan, and was the chosen fighter whenever a dispute arose with the S’krrr. However, Mika’s abilities and energies were solely directed at fighting and his personal image. When it came to politics, love, or other activities, Mika either didn’t care or wasn’t interested in interrupting his training to bother. Many of his rivals hoped to exploit this trait, but couldn’t. It was Mika who was chosen to battle the S’krrr Sh’shak, and he was accompanied to the Combat Moon by his lover and fellow warrior, Leda Kyss. While there, they discovered that Andos had led Imperial forces to the moon, in an attempt to instigate a war between Rabaanite and S’krrr. Mika was forced to kill the Imperial trooper named Jan, and would have killed Andos had he not fled in terror. Streev then had to get Sh’shak to halt the Combat and confront the Imperials. He managed to do this just as Modigal Glave shot Sh’shak. Streev fired at the Imperials, scattering them and saving Sh’shak. The Imperial regrouped and captured them. They were nearly rescued by an Alliance X-Wing pilot (who looks a lot like Wedge Antilles), and Mika managed to cut off Glave’s arm. However, Glave shot and killed Leda with his other hand while escaping into his own ship. Streev and Sh’shak fled the Combat Moon and agreed to join the Alliance after they hunted down Delvaren and Glave. (SWJ9)
Stresscrete
an inexpensive building material. (AS)
Stribos System
a planetary system located near the Demophon System, it was largely uninhabited when Soron Hegerty discovered it while searching for a suitable world on which to relocate the Ssither. (SN)
Strident
an Alliance Nebulon-B frigate destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Strider
Strider Seven
the AT-ST which first locates Han and Leia on Dathomir. (CPL)
Strike
codename of a group of Alliance Y-Wings supporting the Tela transport group. (TIE)
Strike-class Cruiser
a medium-duty battle ship produced by Loronar for the Empire, they have a modular design which allows them to be configured for specific missions. These ships measure 450 meters in length, and can transport enough troops to support an assault company, two AT-STs, one AT-AT, and several support speeders. Slight modifications will allow them to carry a complete squadron of TIE fighters or a planetary assault cruiser packed with five AT-ATs. They are well-armed, carrying 20 turbolasers, 10 turbolaser batteries, 10 ion cannons, and 10 tractor beam projectors. They use 160-SBD shields to protect a 100-RU hull, and have a top speed of 18 MGLT. (HTTE, ISB, TIE)
Strikebreaker
this TaggeCo riot patrol vehicle is a heavily-armored gunship designed to frighten rioters off or kill the ones that remain. It was 14 meters in length, and required a pilot, co-pilot, and 7 gunners. It could also transport up to 40 troops. It was heavily armed, carrying four medium laser cannons, two heavy repeating blasters, a grenade mortar launcher, and a stun barricade. (CSA)
Stroiketcy
a planet in the Yavin system, it may actually be a large asteroid attracted by the star's gravity. It follows a wild, elliptical orbit, and supports a possible form of organocrystalline life. The name Stroiketcy comes from a Corellian term meaning "tailed one." (GG2)
Strok
this Imperial Captain served the military under Governor Touno on Svivren, during the last years of the New Order. Touno assigned him to Mara Jade, who was acting as the Emperor’s Hand in the elimination of Dequc’s Black Nebula empire. Unknown to Mara and Touno, Strok was secretly working as an informant for Dequc. Mara was forced to shoot him in self-defense, after he encountered her on Qiaxx. (MJEH)
Stronghold
this cold, rocky world, located in the remote Taldot Sector, was an Alliance safeworld during the Galactic Civil War. Its surface was a rocky collection of mountains and chasms, and was wracked by intense storms. The Alliance formed its base there by gouging out the stone and creating a network of caverns and tunnels. The planet itself had no strategic value, but the families of front-line Alliance soldiers were secreted here during wartime. The transport ship Celestial was bound there when it was overtaken by the prisoners it was transporting. The ship was lost in Otherspace, where the Charon were able to discover the planet’s location. The Charon, under the command of the former Grand Moff Ravik, tried to destroy the planet, but were thwarted in their efforts by Alliance agents. The Charon Starship Desolate was nearly destroyed on the planet. There was no known sentient life on Stronghold, and very little plant or animal life survived on the rocky surface. (OS2)
Stroon
the uncaring owner of the Starhunter Intergalactic Menagerie. (DCAR)
Structgel
this material is used to bond pieces of permex and transparisteel. (ML)
Study of the Galactic Balance of Power: The New Order's Greatest Challenge
this book, written by Kaelldin Krothburt, explores the Galactic Civil War and the effect pirates, mercenaries, and bounty hunters had in it. It was published by DataLine Press, number 543.21, in Dx#4/R2P format. (GG9)
Stump Lizard
a reptile native to the jungle of Yavin 4. (HTF)
Stumpweed
a grass favored by Carbool Nuum. (JTH)
Stun Cloak
a special cloak which is often used by bounty hunters. When draped around a victim, the stun cloak inflicts an electric charge across its area, incapacitating the victim. (OS)
Stun Pole
this weapon is very similar to a force pike or electro-jabber. (SWJ9)
Stun Staff
a small, defensive weapons which is used to stun an opponent. (SWJ9)
Stun-cannon
a portable weapon that emits energy beams with just enough strength to stun, but not kill, most organic life forms. (PDS)
Stun-stave
a large, handheld stick which produces a shock when one end it touched to an opponent or victim. (HSE)
Stuncuffs
modified handcuffs that produce an electric shock proportional to the force of the prisoner's struggling. (JS)
Stungun
a small pistol which generates only enough power to stun an opponent, thus requiring less power than a blaster. (HSL)
Stunner Net
a protective device used by explorers and scientists, a stunner net is set up around the perimeter of a campsite. It is essentially a charged mesh that produces a stun effect when touched. (ISU)
Sturdiplast
an inexpensive material used to make doors. It is strong enough to keep air conditioning in, but can easily be damaged. (COJ)
Sturm
one of Kaarde's pet vornskrs (HTTE)
Sturm Dowel
this small cylinder is part of every blaster power pack, and is one of the most important components of every blaster. The dowel is used to disperse built-up energy in case of an overload. If the dowel is removed form the power pack, the pack will explode due to the unabated build-up of energy. (CFG)
Sturn
Sturn was a smooth-skinned humanoid employed by Lady Valarian as a front desk clerk at the Lucky Despot. Sturn was an indentical twin to Anton. (TJP)
Stusjevsky
a Chadra-Fan working as a sniffer in the vine-coffee groves of Plawal, at the time when Roganda Ismaren was trying to resurrect the Eye of Palpatine. (COJ)
Stygium
this rare, crystalline mineral is found only on Aeten II. Sienar Advanced Prjoects discovered that the crystal could be used to create a full-effect claoking system that defeated the sensors and security systems of larger craft. (X1)
Stylopad
a writing implement that produces a thin, hardcopy strip. (COJ)
St2x
this is the designation of an advanced Carbanti targetting computer. (EGV)
Suarbi System
located in Quence Sector, this planetary system was where Leonia Tavira and the Invidious ended up after jumping away from a battle with New Republic warships. It was on the moon Suarbi 7/5 that she discovered the Jensaarai and the Saarai-kaar after shooting the moon's incompetant Imperial govnernor. (IJ)
Suarbi 7
this planet is the seventh in the Suarbi System. It is a gas giant orbited by an asteroid belt and dozens of moons. (IJ)
Suarbi 7/5
this savannah-covered moon orbits Suarbi 7, a gas giant ringed by asteroids and dozens of moons. A couple of human settlements evolved on the moon centuries before the birth of the New Republic, as did the Jensaarai. It was later renamed Susevfi. It was here that Leonia Tavira returned with the Invidious after her pirate raids. It was also here that she held Mirax Terrik, after Mirax was captured on Nal Hutta by the Jensaarai. (IJ)
Sub-Adult Group
also called a SAGroup, this was the largest branch of COMPNOR, exceeding two trillion members at its height. This branch comprised youngsters who were brought up understanding the New Order, and was headed by Imperial officers who kept the Empire's darker secrets from the sub-adults. (ISB)
Suba
this Imperial Lieutenant served as the chief of security and political officer aboard the Executor, ensuring the loyalty of his fellow officers to the New Order. Suba believed that Darth Vader had some hidden weakness that prevented him from killing Luke Skywalker outright. (CCG4)
Subjugator
a Victory-class Star Destroyer that was commanded by Captain Kolaff. It was deployed in the Relgim Sector, and was chosen by Lira and Denn Wessex as the ship which would travel to Kwenn space station to capture Walex Blissex. It was destroyed by the Alliance strike force accompanying Blissex during the Galactic Civil War. (SF)
Sublight Drive
any starship propulsion system that allows the ship to move through realspace. They most often employ fusial thruster which force charged ions through an exhaust port. This use of a fusion reaction to generate thrust often results in high levels of radioactive emission, which are illegal within a planet's atmosphere. (SWSB)
Sublight Queen
Nien Nunb's light freighter. (MTS, EGC)
Sublight Acceleration Module
also known as a SLAM, this device was developed for use on the Imperial missile gunboat during the Galactic Civil War. The SLAM's function was to increase sublight speed by as much as two times, allowing the gunboat to quickly enter and exit an engagement with the enemy. The SLAM's power source drew power from all other shipboard systems, but was not considered a primary component. Thus, if weapons or target control were activated while the SLAM was engaged, the SLAM would be disengagde in favor of routing power to those systems. (TIE)
Sublight Transponder
an early version of the IFF transponder. (TOJ)
Submersible Environment Module
a heavily-armored startship, the SEM is used to penetrate hostile planetary environments. The SEM uses the quantum armor developed at the Maw Installation as a protective skin. It is connected to a mothership or orbiting station by an energy tether which uses its own magnetism to keep the SEM attached to its base. If snapped, the tether can reconnect itself if broken. They are equipped with various manipulatory appendages, depending on the application. (SA)
Subpro
this Inner Rim manufacturer produced some very reliable shipboard avionics packages before it entered into the starship market by assisting Incom in the design of the Z-95 Headhunter. Its location in the Rim meant that it didn't get the recognition other manufacturers received, and so many of its designs went unnoticed except by Rim travellers. It also began to manufacture freighters and transports which gained wide acceptance in the Rim, despite the familiarity of many Corellian designs. (SCRE, SWSB, EGV)
Subsonic Grenades
small detonation devices which use low-amplitude sound waves instead of explosives. (DFR)
Subspace antenna
a horseshoe-shaped magnet wrapped with two layers of conductive wire, used to generate the magnetic fields required to send a subspace transmission. (HTTE)
Subspace Image Transmitter
developed by Renn Volz, this device was used to project a holographic image to a remote location. Mira Volz used one to alert her father that she was no longer under the control of Captain Bzorn. (CSWEA)
Subspace radio
a radio which employs a special antenna to send a transmission via subspace frequencies. These signals are almost instantaneously received at their destination. (HTTE).
Subspace Relay Station
this 100-meter long, spindle-shaped station is depolyed in many star systems for a number of uses. Often denoted as an SRS, these unmanned stations are placed in a slow, distant orbit around a system’s star. From this vantage point, they relay intra-system broadcasts. The SRS can also act as a collision defense system, since they are armed with twelve laser cannons. Any inbound asteroids can be shot down with these cannons before they collide with the station. (TA)
Succubus
an ethereal alien which desires to couple with a human male in order to breed. (CS)
Sudden Death
this modified MRX-BR Pacifier scout ship was owned and operated by the Iceman. He had gutted the insides of the ship to make room for eight prisoner cells, and added three proton torpedo launchers and three laser cannons to the ship’s armaments. (GG6)
Sudden Demise
a phase of sabacc in which two or more players are tied at the end of a match, with hands that do not exceed the score of 23. Each of the remaining players is dealt a single card. If the additional card causes the player's hand to exceed 23, he is out of the match. This continues until only one player is left to claim the pot. (LCF)
Sudden Restoration
this Carosite HS-1 hospital ship has been named for the ship's ability to appear suddenly whenever medical attention is required. The survival rate of injured beings brought on board the Restoration is legendary. Many of the patients brought on board are transported to Carosi Alpha Hospital for further treatment. The New Republic has asked the Carosites to hangar an X-Wing fighter on the Restoration, in case of attack from Imperial forces. (PG2)
Sukarian
this H'drachi (human?) served as the Vicebaron of M'haeli when Lando Calrissian and Mara Jade stopped there, during their search for information on Jorj Car'das. (VOF)
Sulahb
this Sullustan starship mechanic was a quiet, hard-working being who was very meticulous about her work. (GMH)
Sulamar
one of the few Imperials who survived the early years of the New Republic, Sulamar sought power under the guise of a General. He aligned himself with Durga the Hutt in the early planning stages of the Darksaber project. When Crix Madine was captured trying to sabotage the battle station, he revealed that Sulamar was really a bungling fool who couldn't hold a position because of his constant failures. (DS)
Sulfaro
this plant is found on the planet Kirdo III, and is a food source used by the chooba. (GG4)
Sullust
primary planet in the Sullust system, known for its mineral mines and technologies. It is a volcanically-active world with a hot, noxious atmosphere wracked by violent storms. Thus, the native Sullustans prefer to live underground, in the cool, humid caves that riddle the planet's mantle. There are also a number of underground lakes and caverns that support a surprising amount of life forms. The huge, diversified SoroSuub Corporation grew out of the caves, and when the Sullustan Council faltered, SoroSuub announced that it was aligned the planet with the Empire. Many of the working class Sullustans could not believe this, and a wave of Rebellion swept through the planet's inhabitants just before the Battle of Endor. It was then allowed to be the stop-over site for the massing Rebel fleet prior to the destruction of the second Death Star. (ROTJ, SWSB)
Sullustan
small, mouse-like aliens with huge black eyes, loose jowls, and pointed ears. They salivate quite often, and live underground to avoid Sullust's inhospitable atmosphere. Their ingenuity and adaptability has allowed them to created huge underground cities, and their technology has grown at an incredibly fast rate. They have an intense sense of direction, having lived in caves all their lives, and have the uncanny ability to remember a path or map exactly, even after the first time they see it. Thus, many of the Sullustans have become pilots and navigators. Many Sullustans, after the age of 30 standard years, begin to experience corneal defects, and must be fitted with special visors. (ROTJ, AC, WEG, COJ)
Sullustan Gin
an intergalactic alcoholic spirit. (TJP)
Sully Tigereye
this Trunsk was a decorated member of the Special Forces of the Alliance and the New Republic, as a member of Andrephan Stormcaller's
Red Alpha unit. When Stormcaller resigned his commission after the Republic ignored the Pentstar Alignment's takeover of Entralla, Sully and several other members of the unit left with him. They formed the Red Moons mercenary unit, and fought the Alignment themselves. Sully was the leader of the group which was sent to Gabredor III to rescue the children of the Cantras Gola ambassador from the Karazak Slavers Guild. (SWJ8, TFE)Sulon
an arable, inhabitable moon of Sullust. The human population was often at odds with the Grave Tuskens that ravaged the plains. (DF, DF2)
Suma
this tall, reedy plant is native to the planet Naboo. It spreads when its sticky seeds attach to the bodies of the swamp animals which eat it, like the pom hopper. The petals of the suma’s flower crushed and mixed with water by the Gungans to create ink. (GF)
Summat
this is a sacred Fyodoi ritual in which all the tribal chiefs gather and begin shouting at each other in gibberish. They continue for hours until all the chiefs suddenly stop. They stand up and set all but one of the huts on fire. The summat is actually a re-enactment of the Great Cleansing, and helps remind the chiefs of the dangers that come with technological advancement. (PG2)
Sumitra Sector
a relatively unpopulated sector of the galaxy during the Galactic Civil War, the Alliance set up one of is fighter bases there, on the planet Tierfon. The Sumitra Sector contains 12,387 planets and moons, making the odds of the Empire finding the Tierfon base extremely slim. (SWSB)
Sumrian
this race is native to the Lol System. They are known for their base-eight mathematical system, which is based on the fact that they have four fingers on each hand. They are credited with creating the Df measurement. (ISB)
Sun Beetle
a bantha-sized insect raised by the Kubaz on Kubindi. They were used as beasts of
burden until they were replaced by machines. Although it has been deemed illegal, sun beetle fights are often staged in the criminal underground. (GG4, SWJ10)Sun Crusher
third-generation superweapon designed by Qwi Xux and built by Tol Sivron at the Maw Installation. It is a long, four-sided ship about the size of a 6-man fighter, with nearly-indestructible quantum molecular armor plating and a transmitting dish mounted underneath. The dish launches a modulated resonance projectile into a star's core, causing the star to explode. The Sun Crusher flies in a unique upright position similar to a B-Wing, but it has no wings or stabilizers. It was armed with five laser turrets mounted on top and at the four top corners. The prototype built at the Maw was thought to be destroyed by the New Republic after it was recovered from the Maw when Han Solo and Kyp Durron escaped in it. The Sun Crusher was sent into the core of Yavin to be crushed, but it was later stolen by Kyp Durron. Kyp was under the influence of Exar Kun and the Dark Side of the Force, although it worked - to a degree - in the New Republic's favor. He felt that the Imperial weapon should be used to harry various Imperial worlds. The Sun Crusher worked to perfection, but Kyp eventually returned from the Dark influence of Kun to return the ship to the Republic. It was destroyed when it was sucked into the black holes of the Maw. (JS, DA, COTF, EGV)
Sun Dragon
this is a large, avian reptile. (POT)
Sun Squadron
the designation of the TIE Fighters garrisoned at Revos, on the planet Storinal, shortly after the Battle of Endor. (WS)
Sun-stone
a valuable gemstone. (LCS)
Sunaj
the Star Destroyer Relentless was supposed to meet a supply convoy here, but it was destroyed by Alliance forces. (XW)
Sunaj IV
the Imperial frigate Juvani was destroyed by the Alliance near this planet. (FP)
Sunbird
a Nharwaak transport ship destroyed by the Empire near the hidden Nharwaak base. (TIE)
Sund
a weapons manufacturer. (CCG3)
Sundance
this light exploration ship, piloted by Kyp Durron, accompanied the Courane and the Fireater during the defense of Nam Chorios from the fleet of Moff Getelles and Admiral Larm. (POT)
Sundar
the human inhabitants of Sundari. (SWAJ)
Sundari
this planet, the third in the Garos System, was settled about 4,000 years before the Galactic Civil War. It is an arid world, with little or no natural resources except the ores that can be extracted from its rocky surface. A number of mining operations sprang up, and were supported only through sustained trade with Sundari's planetary neighbor, Garos IV. Over the millennia, a mutual relationship evolved which was recently broken. About 200 years prior to the Battle of Yavin, Sundars began moving to Garos IV, and the cultural mix began to grate. An intense civil war broke out, and lasted 82 years before Tork Winger and Tionthes Turi were able to come to an agreement over its ending. Small violations of the truce were noted until the Empire invaded the system, when all such "petty battles" were summarily put to rest. (SWAJ)
Sundog
a group of Alliance CR90 corvettes that was attempting to supply Harkov's fleet during its defection. (TIE)
Sunesi
this is the sentient race of humanoid amphibians which evolved on the planet Monor II. In their native language, the word Sunesi means "pilgrim." The Sunesi are born as furry, senseless creatures who have little idea of the world around them. They are born with diffuse nervous systems and the ability to breathe in the planet's cirrifog-dense atmosphere. After about 15 standard years, they go into a hibernation-like state and begin to pupate. It is at this time that the cirrifog atmosphere is most important, for the small crystals in the fog are a necessary part of their metamorphosis. When mixed with their natural sweat, the crystals in the cirrifog help create a protective coccoon. Inside the coccoon, the young Sunesi are transformed into adults. However, the coccoon's shell becomes quite hard, and many juvenile Sunesi do not survive their pupation because they cannot break out of it. Those which do emerge from their coccoon become intelligent, hairless adults. The turquoise-colored adults have the ability to speak with their mouths, but can also communicate via ultrasonic waves created within their large crania. Their enlarged heads earned them the nickname "lumpheads." The Sunesi have long, thin limbs, and four thin fingers on each hand. The fact that all adults have survived the metamorphosis has led to a species-wide belief in reincarnation. (SWJ10)
Sunfighter Franchise
an alias used by Han Solo for the Millennium Falcon when he lands on Etti IV after delivering weapons to Duroon. (HSE)
Sunfruit
a small fruit. (SE)
SunGem
Jedi Master Arca Jeth's Delaya-class courier. He converted most of the cargo space into Jedi training facilities, and adorned the ship with Jedi sigils and a few personal artifacts. (EGV)
Sunglobe
an Ithorian light source. Also called a solar globe. (COJ)
Sun Guard
an armored unit of ferocious warriors from the Thyrsus System. (ISB)
Sungwa
a huge, doglike creature found on Bodgen. (DCAR)
Sunlet, Merc
this native of Tirac Munda was a crafty thief with a heart of gold. Well-travelled and highly skilled, Sunlet was proficient in many languages. He wsa often hired by wealthy individuals who wanted him to find holes in their personal security systems. (CCG2)
Sunnida
an Alliance starfighter group destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Sunny Side of Ryloth
this song, written and played by the band Red Shift Limit, first appeared on the compilation Thoughts from the Core. It was banned by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9)
Sunpetals
this flower is found on the planet Timora. (SWAJ)
Sunrider, Andur
a Jedi Knight who had almost completed his training. Master Chamma had sent him to take some Adegan crystals to Master Thon, so Andur packed up his wife, Nomi, and their infant daughter, Vima, and headed for the Stenness System. However, upon reaching the main spaceport terminal, Andur tried to avoid a confrontation with some thugs and was killed by the bite of a gorm worm when his attention was elsewhere. (TOJ)
Sunrider, Nomi
the wife of Andur Sunrider, Nomi accompanied her husband on a mission to deliver Adegan crystals from Master Chamma to Master Thon. When they were waylayed in the Stenness System and Andur was killed, Nomi suddenly realized that she was as strong with the Force as her husband was, if not stronger. She quickly dispatched the thugs that killed Andur, using his lightsaber to cut them down. She feared the use of the weapon, and later continued her dead husband's trek through the Stenness System to deliver the Adegan crystals to Ambria. There, she herself picked up the Jedi training that was meant for her husband. She trained under Master Thon, who discovered that Nomi was proficient in the use of Jedi battle meditation. Thon also started training Nomi's daughter, Vima. When Bogga the Hutt pursued Nomi and her Adegan crystals to Ambria, Nomi again resisted the use of the lightsaber, but took it up to defend her Jedi Master. She dispatched Bogga's minions, and strode further down the path to becoming a Jedi. It is later revealed by Thon that Nomi's coming is foretold in at least one of the Jedi Prophecies. She was later assigned to assist Ulic Qel-Droma in quelling the civil war in Onderon system, and eventually fell in love with Ulic. That love was short-lived, though, for Ulic fell down the path to the Dark Side of the Force in his attempt to penetrate the Krath. They tried to defeat the Krath in the Empress Teta System, but were repelled. She was part of the Great Council on Deneba, and later returned to the Tetan System to try and persuade Ulic from his dark quest. Her love for him proved to be lesser than his desire to avenge Arca's death, and he left to become Exar Kun's apprentice. She returned to Master Thon, and was caught by Crado and Oss Willum, who had come to kill Thon as part of Exar Kun's pogrom. She and Sylvar were able to stave off the attack, but Nomi was draw deeper into the Great Sith War. When Ulic Qel-Droma wsa captured and brought to trial on Coruscant, Nomi went with Cay Qel-Droma and Tott Doneeta to try and appeal to Ulic. His Sith possession was too deep for Nommi's love, and the appearance of Exar Kun only strengthened Ulic's powers. Nomi and the other Jedi were powerless as Kun executed Vodo-Siosk Baas, and struggled to follow Ulic and Kun to the Auril Systems. Nomi went to Ossus to assist with the evacuation of the Jedi libraries after Aleema destroyed the Cron System, and was again caught up in Ulic's demise. After Ulic murdered his brother, Cay, Nomi was so enraged that she used the Force in an attempt to cut Ulic off from the Force. Her anger made the attempt extremely effective, and Ulic was completely cut off from the energy of the Force. She resolved herself that Ulic would never love her again. Although the Jedi histories don't provide any further information on Nomi Sunrider, it is known that her daughter Vima continued the line of Sunrider Jedi Knights, and her line was thought to be ended with the death of Vima-da-Boda. (TOJ, DA, DLS, TSW, EGC)
Sunrider, Vima
the daughter of Andur and Nomi Sunrider, Vima was born with a rich family heritage in the use of the Force. Little in known about her early training following the death of her father, but she showed an innate ability to talk with animals. (TOJ)
Sunrise
this news program picked up the story initially written by Cindel Towani for The Life Monitor, detailing the various accounts of New Republic armed forces who fought and died during the Black Fleet Crisis. The article, drafted by Hiram Drayson, was designed to help bolster public support of Leia Organa-Solo. (TT)
Sunrunner zX
this Ikas-Adno landspeeder measured 6.2 meters in length. (GG7)
Sunstone
this form of rock gives off an intense glow which is accompanied by a great amount of heat, much like the light and heat given off by a sun. They are often used to heat barren asteroid bases. (TNR)
Sunwolf
this was a model of Ikas-Adno speederbike, and was company's first entry into the military market. It was based on the civilian Starhawk bike, and was a one-seater. Other than this, and the addition of a laser cannon, the Sunwolf is identical to the Starhawk. (SWJ10)
Suolriep
this planet was the sight of an Alliance prior to the Battle of Yavin. (CCG)
Super TIE/In
this starfighter was developed at the Maw Installation, although the plans for it never reached Imperial space or Seinar Fleet Systems. The Super TIE/In was an improvement on the basic TIE Fighter, but still lacked a hyperdrive. The primary advances were inproved power supply and increased thrust. (JASB)
Super Transport VI
an outdated container ship manufactured by Kuat Drive Yards. (WS)
Super Transport XI
a container ship built by the Kuat Drive Yards, it measures 840 meters in length, and can carry 10 million cubic meters of cargo with a maximum mass of 25 millison metric tons. It has room for 40,000 standard containers stored in 20 separate holds. It has limited climatic and pressure controls. (SWSB)
Super Vaporator (*)
a vaporator large enough to supply all of Tatooine with water. (MRR)
Super-class Star Destroyer
an immense, heavy-duty Imperial Star Destroyed designed and built just before the destruction of the first Death Star, the Super-class Star Destroyer is an 8-kilometer-long battle station. Four of these huge capital ships were initially built by Kuat Drive Yards, displaying the depths of the Emperor's coffers and his desire to flaunt his power. The initial Super-class design was created by Lira Wessex, and although it was militarily impractical - several smaller ships could have performed the same job - it was ultimately successful in support of the Tarkin Doctrine. It was most often used as a command ship, and was manned by a crew of 279,144 accompanied by 1,590 gunners. Its weapons systems included 250 heavy turbolaser batteries, 250 turbolaser batteries, 250 concussion missile tubes, 250 ion cannons, and 40 tractor beam projectors. Darth Vader's command ship Executor was the first Super-class Star Destroyer, presented to the Dark Lord to assist in his search for the Alliance. (ESB, ROTJ, ISB, EGV)
SuperFlow IV
a model of shipboard computer used on most Corellian YT-1300 stock light freighters. Han Solo rebuilt his a number of time, in order to get it to monitor and manage all of his unique modifications to the Millennium Falcon. (SWSB)
SuperHaul
a series of cargo skiffs manufactured by Ubrikkian. (RPG)
Superlaser
the most powerful, destructive weapons ever created, superlasers use a huge fusion reactor core and turbine generators to create the intense bundles of energy they unleash. These weapons were first used aboard the Death Star space stations. Multiple superlasers were set around the Death Star's laser eye, and focused on a point just beyond the Death Star's perimeter. When the multiple energy beams met, they collided and combined. The beams were then thrust out on a single path toward their target. The intense power generated by these mutliple beams was sufficient to destoy a planet. The Empire also modified the Death Star superlasers for use on the Eclipse-class and Sovereign-class Star Destroyers. These superlasers were mounted axially on the huge Star Destroyers, allowing the vessels to maintain position and orientation during and after the generation of the laser blast. (SW, ROTJ, WEG, DE1)
Supernova Torpedo
see resonance torpedo
Supply and Procurement
a branch of the Alliance's operations, Winter worked there on Averam for a few weeks, where she was known as "Targeter." (TLC)
Support
when a life witch marries a male and they observe the ritual of the blood kiss, the life witch is bound to Support the male for five years. This Support involves giving the male the vitality and strength of a young man in return for being named the heiress to his estate. (AC)
Supremacy
this song, written and played by the band The Emperor's New Clothes, first appeared on the compilation Totally Patriotic. (GG9)
Supreme Commander
the title given to Luke Skywalker by the reborn Emperor Palpatine, shortly after Luke agreed to turn himself to the ways of the Dark Side of the Force and become Palpatine's apprentice. (DE1)
Supreme Defender
the name given to a brand of Chepat starship shields used on luxury liners. (IJ)
Suprosa
this Corellian freighter was supposedly carrying fertilizer when word was leaked to the Bothans that it was really carrying highly sensitive Imperial information. This information was leaked by Prince Xizor, from Emperor Palpatine. The contact told the Bothans that the Alliance would want the information, because it involved a construction project that could greatly affect the outcome of the Galactic Civil War. The Bothans tried to get the information to Leia Organa on Tatooine, but she was on Rodia at the time. Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian assisted the Bothans in taking control of the Suprosa, at the cost of a dozen Bothan lives. The Empire had outfitted the Suprosa with hidden weapons systems, making it appear as a fertilizer hauler. It quickly opened fire on the Y-Wings flown by Luke and the Bothans, killing six ships before being disabled and boarded. (SE)
Surana
one of the economic city-states, along with Kinkosa City and Dulai, that generates revenue for Kirtania. (SWAJ)
SureSnoop
this sophisticated tracking device was manufactured by Rhinsome Tracking. It was capable of providing the exact range, direction, and speed of the beacon, but was also very expensive. (CFG)
Surface Charge Capacitance
a weapons-powering system which uses the natural properties of starship hulls to collect and store static energy. As a ship passes through space, it rubs against the various particles which exist in space. This action creates a charge against the ship's hull. In small ships, the hull is able to collect the charge in much the same way a capacitor would. This energy can be shunted into a weapons system, eliminating the need for a separate power generator. This method of powering weapons is not useful on large, capital ships, for the amount of charge is incredible, and cannot be safely shunted into weapons. (BTS)
Surge
this was the alias used by the New Republic for the patrol ship Instigator, when the ship was used to infiltrate the Kaarenth Dissension. (SWJ8)
Surgeon's Gambit
a series of moves used in the game of Firepath. (CSWDW)
Surronian
this race of hive-mind lifeforms has a guild-based society in which each guild maintains its hive mentality. They produce some interesting starship designs, each of which is a unique artifact displaying their guild's technology. Their ships are used only by Surronians, although some have been given as gifts to individuals who have donated their efforts to help the Surronians. (EGV)
Surtsey
a remote city-area on Coruscant. Mon Mothma owned an estate there, after her retirement from running the New Republic. (BTS, TT)
Survival Cape
see Thermal Cape (SME)
Survivor
this was the name of a Corellian Engineering Corporatuib emergency lifeboat. The Survivor measured 10 meters in length. (CSA)
Survivors
the name used by the descendants of Xim the Despot's followers, the Survivors live in isolation on the planet Dellalt, guarding the secret of the Queen of Ranroon and awaiting the time when another despot rises to power and unlocks the keys to Xim's power. They shun contact with the other humans living on Dellalt, although a number of them have taken jobs in various levels of Dellaltian commerce. These positions allow them to monitor the comings and goings of parties interested in the long-lost treasures of Xim. They keep their total population to around 100 people, to help keep themselves hidden from mainstream life. They have segregated their population into two levels: the workers, who are hypno-imprinted to do what they are commanded to do; and the leaders, who understand the legacy handed down to them from Xim. They wear the ancient clothing and armor used by Xim's forces. Since landing on Dellalt, they have set up a quasi-religion around the search for the High Command and the next galactic despot. The center of this religion is the beacon which they project into space. The beacon contains the clues to Xim's power, which the Survivors believe will be interpretted by the next despot. The Survivors held off during the time of the Old Republic, realizing that they did not have the resources to overthrow the Republic. When the Empire was born and backwater systems like the Tion Hegemony were left to themselves, the Survivors began strengthening their beacon. When Han Solo, Chewbacca, Badure, and Hasti arrive on Dellalt, the Survivors had begun making sacrifices which they believe will strengthen the beacon and help the next despot find them. The Survivors were routed when the Guardian Corp was destroyed. (HSL)
Susejo
one of the first entities consumed by the Sarlacc located in the Great Pit of Carkoon, Susejo's consciousness was contained in the Sarlacc. Susejo infiltrated himself into all of the Sarlacc's victims' minds, trying to obtain some form of amusement. Susejo was a native of the planet Choi. He had been in the Sarlacc for well over four thousand years, and was more than a little insane when Boba Fett was swallowed by it. Susejo amused himself - and the Sarlacc - by tormenting the Sarlacc's victims with stories and jokes. (TJP)
Susevfi
this name was used to describe the moon Suarbi 7/5 by the colonists who tried to tame the world centuries ago. It is a shortening of its official name. (IJ)
Suskafoo
this Verpine was one of Ackbar's assistants, and was a leader of the Shantipole project. He is a prime example of the Verpine's child-like sense of wonder, and his antenna twitch whenever he gets excited. Known to his friends as Foo, he quickly mastered the Basic language. He was also an open supporter of the Alliance, and acted as a go-between for his hive and Ackbar. (SFS)
Suul
the chosen name of the Solo clan when they went into hiding during the Clone Wars. First used by Dalla Solo, and removed by Han Solo. (CPL)
Suwantek Systems
manufacturers of TL-series freighters. (SS)
Suzal
the leader of the Five, Suzal delighted in taunting his victims as he tortured them. He captured Han Solo, Leia Organa, and Chewbacca when they were pursued by Vor Childermoss, and brought them all to the Hellhoop. Thinking Chewie to be a dumb animal, he placed the Wookiee in the Menagerie. There, Chewbacca freed the other captives, including the Force Demon Wuzzek. Wuzzek went crazy, exacting revenge for his imprisonment by killing the members of the Five. Suzal was Wuzzek's second victim. (CSWDW)
Svan
a Jomarkian villager encountered by Luke Skywalker and Joruus C'baoth during Luke's brief training with the mad cloned Jedi Master, Svan was involved in a dispute with Tarm. C'baoth administered justice by injuring Svan with Force lightning. (DFR)
Svelte-class Shuttle
this Imperial class was built by Silviut Corporation after the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn. A sleek, fast, and highly maneuverable ship, the Svelte-class shuttle was beetle-shaped and coated with gloss black plating. Measuring 17 meters in length, it required a pilot and co-pilot, 4 gunners, and could accommodate 15 passengers. The wings of the Svelte-class can be raised - similar to the Lambda-class - when under attack. The shuttle is armed with a pair of double blaster cannons and a pair of laser cannons. They were also equipped with hyperdrives. (JASB)
Svivren
a well-defended, major commercial world near Berchest. According to Rebellion, Svivren is located in Sesswenna Sector
. It has several major climate zones. (TLC, REB, MJEH)Swamp Beast
an alien creature. (DOE)
Swamp Serpent
a reptile native to the swamps of Marca. (POM)
Swamp Shark
a predatory fish native to the swamps of Marca. (POM)
Swamp Slug
a huge creature found in the swamps of Dagobah, the swamp slug is a large omnivore with pale skin and large yellow eyes. On top of its head are a pair of thick antennae. The slug swims through the waters of the swamp, sucking small creatures and plants into it long mouth/throat. It then uses its internal muscles to crush the food against thousands of tiny grinding teeth that line its throat. The swamp slug has very few internal organs, aside from its rudimentary brain and its stomach. The swamp slug has been known to attack and devour the dangerous dragonsnake. (ISU)
Swamp Turkey
this is another name for the nuna. (SW1)
Swamp-wriggler
a creature considered a delicacy by Jiliac the Hutt shortly after she became pregnant. Although the wrigglers gave her indigestion, Jiliac believed that the growing fetus needed the nourishment. She continued to eat the creatures after she gave birth. (RD)
Swampcrawler
a six-wheeled vehicle used on Circarpus V to maneuver through the swamps. It has a unique central wheel which is spherical, and allows the crawler to turn almost immediately in response to the terrain. They are often referred to as mudmaulers. (SME)
SwampStunner
this Glottalphib weapon shoots a bolt of energy which induces intense pain when it strikes its target. (TNR)
Swarm-class Battle Droid
this Ssi-ruuvi design is a small drone ship powered by entechedlife energies. These pyramidal ships were the main assault fighters of the Ssi-ruuvi fleet, and over 1,300 of them were sent to assist in the capture of Bakura. Each Swarm-class drone was packed with power generators for weapons and engines, battery coils to house two enteched life forces, sensors, and a drive unit. The power generators use fusion energy, and produce easily-trackable radiation trails. Maneuverability is achieved through the use of four small thrusters mounted around the outside of the ship. Each thruster can be independently angled to provide incredible turning ability. Each corner of the drone is armed with a laser cannon which has 360-degree rotation. They are remotely controlled by Ssi-ruuvi command cruisers which transmit directions to the drone's enteched life energies. (EGV)
Swaze
this alien race is native to the Jidlor System. The Swaze admired the Rellarin un'Yala for ther wisdom and drive. (GG12)
Swedlan
one of the three primary worlds of the Pimbrellan League, Swedlan is much less hospitable than its neighbor, Dolstan. The atmosphere on Swedlan is not capable of supporting most humanoid life, so cities are built under sealed domes and in underground cave systems. Any financial gains made from trade with Dolstan are used to finance life support facilities. (KO)
Swee-Beeps
Ree-Yees' great-uncle. (TJP)
Sweet Lady from Alderaan
a song Han Solo plays for Leia at his housewarming party on Bespin. (ZHR)
Sweetberry
a fruit-bearing plant native to Belsavis' rift valleys. They are vine-like, and produce a blood-red fruit. (COJ)
Sweetblossom
this flower’s extract, while not addicting, is often used by drug addicts who wish to escape from life. It causes the user to be completely aware of their surroundings, but gives them a "who cares...I’l take care of it tomorrow" attitude. Seti Ashgad and Dzym the droch used sweetblossom in an attempt to keep Leia Organa-Solo from escaping their palace on Nam Chorios. (POT)
Sweetmallow
a sticky candy. (ZHR)
Swen
a group of escort shuttles used by the Alliance during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Swift Assault 5 Hoverscout
a small reconnaissance vehicle armed with a heavy blaster cannon, a light laser cannon, and a concussion missile launcer. It was built by Mekuun, and requires a crew of 4 to operate. Mekuun supplied the SA5 exclusively to the Empire. (DFRSB)
Swift 78A
this vessel courier system is manufactured by BioTech. It is implanted into the head of the "vessel," and allows the user to jack into a computer system and upload data. The vessel has no ability to control the computer; the system only provides an upload interface. Up to 800 Sks of data can be stored within the vessel. Downloading the data is a quick process, but the upload is often time-consuming. The system is subject to infiltration by computer viruses, although protective software can be added. (CFG)
Swilla Corey
this petty thief was in the Mos Eisley Cantina when Ben Kenobi sliced off Ponda Baba's arm. (CCG2)
Swimmers
another name for the Swimming People of Dellalt. (HSL)
Swimming Crab
a crustacean native to the moon Yavin 4. (GG2)
Swimming People of Dellalt
the race of aquatic sauropteroids native to the planet Dellalt, the Swimming People inhabit the planet's lakes and oceans. They are large creatures, attaining lengths of ten to fifteen meters. They have small heads atop long, muscular necks. They have blowholes instead of nostrils on top of their heads, and their mouths are filled with pointed teeth, which are used to catch fish and other food as well as in battle. They have paddle-like flippers for locomotion, and short, heavy tails. They communicate in a form of speech not unlike Standard, using their mouths to form words. Their eyes are protected by a nictitating membrane. The colors of their hides range from light gray to green and black. They are very territorial, and have evolved a set of Laws to govern their lives. These Laws have provisions for the other races native to Dellalt. (HSL)
Switch
an Alliance modular container group destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Swivven
one of the four continents discovered on Yavin4 by the Fernandin Scouting Operation. (GG2)
Swokes Swokes
this species of large humanoids has pale, leathery skin which hangs from its body in folds. They have conical heads that sit atop their broad shoulders, with huge eyes and a wide mouth filled with heavy, pointed teeth. Three small horns run up their temples on each side of their head. (YJC)
Swoop
a small craft, similar to a speederbike, which is highly maneuverable, and is often used as a racing vehicle. The swoop is basically an overpowered respulsorlift engine pod with handlebars. It has a pair of landing skids mounted on its bottom, and a control panel attached to the handlebars. Gangs often use swoops because of their speed and compact design. Han Solo once raced swoops for a living. The basic swoop offered no protection for the rider, and were capable of speeds in excess of 600 kilometers an hour. Some swoops were modified for military use after the success of speeder bikes at Endor. (HSR, DFR, SWSB, EGV)
Swoop Sled
this form of repulsorsled is extremely fast and maneuverable, and is armed with a single laser cannon. (SWJ9)
Sword
a Ripoblus assault shuttle operative during the Sepan Civil War. (TIE)
Sword, Plow, and Spirit
the set of religious taught to the Kentra by Michael Tandre. (SWAJ)
SW2
ArMek ion cannons. (XW)
SW3
ArMek ion cannons. (TIE)
SW4
ArMek laser cannons. (SCRE)
SW7
ArMek ion cannons. (SCRE)
SW-7a
advanced ArMek ion cannons. (XW)
SX20
this Corporate Sector Authority patrol skimmmer was a small, two-person, light comba craft. It measured 4.7 meters in length, and was armed with a single laser cannon. (CSA)
Sy Snootles
a Pa'lowick singer with a long snout and skinny legs, Sy Snootles was known as one of the best jizz-wailers in the galaxy when she was employed by Evar Orbus. When Orbus was killed on Tatooine, she suggested to her band-mates that they continue as a trio. She helped rename the Kitonak Snit, giving him the name Droopy McCool, and allowed Max Rebo to become the leader of the band. However, when Max agreed to play for Jabba the Hutt in return for all the food he could eat, she became angry. After arriving at Jabba's palace, Sy was approached by a number of parties to act as a spy against Jabba. She agreed to work for Lady Valarian, but was continually fed false information by Bib Fortuna. When Jabba was killed near the Sarlacc pit, Sy and the band jumped off the sail barge before it was destroyed, and fled into the desert. Following the death of Jabba and the disappearance of Droopy, Sy and Max decided to play for Lady Valarian. Their partnership didn't last long, as Sy struck out on her own. However, her career quickly floundered, and she was reduced to touring backwater planets under a number of aliases. Sy Snootles was portrayed by Annie Arbogast in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. (ROTJ, TJP, CCG9)
Sycophant Jolly
one of the many aliases of the Hoopster’s Prank. (SOP)
Sydon Vehicle Works
this small starship manufacturer created the MRX-BR scout ship. (GG6)
Sylvar
a Cathar Jedi, apprenticed to Vodo Siosk-Baas, she was in love with Crado. She was despised by Exar Kun, one of her fellow students. In a training exercise with their lightsabers, Kun tried to goad her into making mistakes. He eventually pushed Sylvar over the edge, and she clawed him across the right cheek. He nearly killed her, especially when she accused him of not being a true Jedi. Sylvar later pursued her lover to the Stenness System, where Crado and Oss Willum were trying to kill Master Thon. She chose to fight Crado, and considered him lost to her forever. (DLS, TSW, EGC)
Sylvn
this yong Cerean woman was the daughter to Ki-Adi-Mundi and his honor-wife, Mawin. Like many teenagers, Sylvn was troubled by her loyalty to her family and her desire to fit in with her friends. She often sided with her friends, who were demanding the import of technology, rather than with her father. However, as her boyfriend Maj-Odo-Nomor was implicated in the death of another youth at t pro-tech rally, she was thrust into an existence she couldn’t condone. When Maj started showing affection to Twin, rather than Sylvn, her resolve to listen closer to her father’s words deeped. Meanwhile, to protect his "investment," Ephant Mon took Maj, Twin, and Sylvn to Tatooine for safe keeping. They stowed away on a transport ship, but were sharing the ship with divvik pupae. The pupae hatched into adults, threatening them all until Ki arrived to rescue them. The Chevin used Sylvn’s presence as a lure to guide Ki. (PTR)
Symmetric Cloud-Vee Formation
an attack posture used by small starfighters. (HTTE)
Syn
a tough, synthetic fabric used to make tents. (SE)
Syndic
this is a title of respect used on many planets throughout the galaxy. (EGC, VOF)
Syndicate One
this organization was formed from the marketing division of Trigdale Metallurgy. Following the Battle of Endor, Trigdale cut off several of its subordinate divisions. Saujutta-Ok-Topii, the Director of Marketing at the time, recognized the potential strengths of her division, and took much of her own personal savings to form Syndicate One on Valgauth. The new corporation became known as a weapons manufacturing and distribution business. (SWJ8)
Syned
this cold, ice-covered planet is located on the outer fringe of its system, and was devoid of natural life. However, a small outpost sprang up under protective domes and in underground cities. The outpost quickly grew into a bustling transfer station, mainly because of its proximity to the Duros Space Run, and was eventually garrisoned by the Empire. (GMH)
Syngranite
an artificial stone used as a building material. (TME)
Synrock
a building material (COTF)
Synsilk
a fabric used for bedclothes. (LCM)
Synstone
a building material made from natural rock. The rock is crushed and mixed into a slurry with chemical dissolvants. It is then cast or sprayed onto the frame of a building to harden. The resulting synstone covering is much stronger and more resistant than natural stone. (SE)
Synth-sapph
this form of lab-created gemstone is often used in place of real sapphires. Wealthy people use synth-sapphs to discourage would-be thieves. (TBH)
Synthdroid
manufactured by Loronar Corporation after the formation of the New Republic, synthdroids were mechanical constructs which had sculpted synthflesh grown over their metal armatures. They had minimal internal computing power, since their actions were centrally controlled via the use of CCIR technology. Loronar supplied a number of synthdroids to Seti Ashgad and Dzym during their attempt to take control of the galaxy, for synthdroids proved to be excellent workers. Even when the Death Seed plague was consuming the synthflesh, the droid armature kept right on working. However, the synthdroids’ central processor was destroyed by Leia Organa-Solo during her escape from Ashgad’s Hweg Shul fortress, and they were unable to stop her. (POT)
Syntherope
this strong, lightweight cord is found in many survival packs. (RASB)
SyntheTech
the company which manufactures AA-1 VerboBrains. (WEG)
Synthflesh
a synthetic skin used to cover and bind wounds until the natural skin can heal. It is a quasi-living material. (HSR, DFR, POT)
Synthtone
a musical instrument that creates the sounds of other instruments using electronics. (ISU)
Syp
a tree native to the planet Ossel II, it is harvested by the Ossan for its beautiful wood. (GG4)
Syren
a flowering, carnivorous plant native to Kashyyyk, the syren grows on the floor of the dense jungle. The syren plant has two oval-shaped, yellow petals which grow atop a thick, blood-red stalk. In the center of the two petals is a mass of glossy, white fibers that exude a wide variety of pheromones. These pheromones, in turn, attract a wide variety of wildlife. When a creature touches the inner surface of a petal, they clamp shut and secrete digestive fluids to consume the prey. The Wookiees of Kashyyyk, as a test of bravery and maturity, send a group of young Wookiees to the jungle floor to harvest the fibers. The stronger Wookiees hold the petals open while others remove the fibers, which are used to form strong ropes. (HTF, TEP)
Syron Aalun
this was one of the three ruetsavii sent to chronicle and criticize the life of Ooryl Qrygg. (BW)
System Patrol Craft
fast, powerful sublight ships used by the Empire as customs inspection ships as well as search-and-rescue ships. (WEG, DFR)
Systems Control
a Star Destroyer crew which is in control of the ship's computer systems. (DFR)
Systems Infiltration Manager
this small computer module was designed by the programmer Malik for the Empire. It was, at heart, a high-powered problem solver, with programming that gave it the ability to get inside a starship's basic programming and take it apart. Eventually the SIM, as it was called, would take complete control of the starship. Disguised as the Systems Integration Manager, the module was allowed onto the Star of Empire to be tested as a navigation system. Malik got the module installed, and began running the programs to evacuate the ship's passengers and crew. However, at the last moment, Malik refused to enter the necessary codes to free the SIM program to take complete control of the ship. The program tortured him by locking him and room and modifying the environment. The SIM program was able to control life support as well as the droid population of the ship, and sent out several bands of maintenance droids to kill off any of the passengers and crew that remained aboard. In the meatime, the SIM program had found another ally in the yougn boy, Zak Arranda. Zak believed that the SIM program was trying to help, and unwittingly entered the necessary codes. SIM came to life and took control of the Star of Empire. The survivors managed to escape from SIM and the ship by merely waiting the program out and taking a big chance when the opportunity came. Hoole managed to reach teh Shroud and Dash Rendar recovered the Outrider, and then shot a pair of proton torpedoes into the engines of the Star of Empire. They then sent a message to the Alliance, giving them the location of the ship. SIM, however, managed to download itself into the computer banks of a nearby space station, and waiting until it could insinuate itself into another starship. (GOF10)
Systems Integration Manager
this false cover was supposed to be a device hailed as the next generation in shipboard computers by the Empire. The primary difference between a droid or a navigational computer and the SIM (as it was referred to) was that the SIM could actually decide for itself where to go and how to get there. However, SIM was not what it seemed to be. In fact, the real name for the computer was Systems Infiltration Manager, and it was designed to take control of an enemy ship after being inserted into its computer core. (GOF10)
Syub Snunb
a Sullustan, Syub Snunb served as part of the Sullustan Home Guard, protecting his planet from pirates and other invasions. When the leaders of Sullust decided to seceed from the Empire, they appointed Syub to be the commander to lead the Alliance's fleet to the Sullust System, prior to the Battle of Endor. He was chosen to command the escort frigate Antares Six, which he did with pride until being promoted to the command of the Resolve in the newly-commissioned Fifth Battle Group. (DE1, DESB, BTS)
S1BR
a SoroSuub blaster weapon. (WG)
S87 Dynamo
Gurian's hovercraft power plany dynamo, similar to that used on Mekuun's Hoverscout combat vehicle. (ISB)