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z
a unit of measure which describes the amount of buildup a turbothrust converter coil can maintain. (CFG)
Z-Borus
an Alliance Nebulon-B frigate destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Z-Cod
an Alliance modular container group captured during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Z-Elpi
an Alliance transport ship captured during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Z-Kopsh
an Alliance Nebulon B-2 frigate destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Z-Oz
an Alliance modified Corvette captured during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Z-Pata
this group of Carrack-class cruisers was destroyed at a TIE Defender base during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Z-Rok
a group of modified CR90 Corvettes used by the Alliance, but destroyed during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)
Z-10
a massive transport ship. (TME)
Z-10 Seeker
a Starfeld starship design. (SS)
Z-500
a group of Muurian transports destroyed by the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. (XWN)
Z-6
this was the designation of an advanced jet pack system manufactured by Mitrinomon. It had maneuverable exhaust nozzles that helped the user change direction in mid-flight, and it has built-in gyrostabilizers to counteract gravity during landings. (CCG7)
Z-9
Sirplex shield projector used on the A-Wing starfighter. (SCRE)
Z-95 Headhunter
a snub fighter, wasp-like in its design, built by Incom in cooperation with Subpro Industries a few years before they began production on the X-Wing. One of the key designers of the ship was Seti Ashgad. They are 11.8 meters in length, and were equipped with twin engines, forked tails, and bomb pylons. They were famous for how much punishment they could take in battle. Each Headhunter was equipped with up to 3 blaster cannons on each wing, a concussion missile launcher, and a unique bubble canopy that allowed its pilot an almost 360-degree view of the sky around him. They employed a holographic, heads-up display that made the bubble canopy even more effective. However, the Z-95 lacked a hyperdrive. With the advent of the X-wing, the Z-95 became relegated to smugglers' armies and backwater usage, but still maintained a great following due to their toughness. Jessa and Doc had six of them in their defense system, and Talon Kaarde even had a few of them in his fleet. They have been clocked at 1,150 kilometers per hour in an atmosphere, and can generate sublight speeds of 85 MGLT.
They are equipped with the following shipboard components:
- Novaldex O3-R Cryogenic Power Cells and Ionization Reactor
- 4 Incom 2a Ion Fission Engines
- Vudyne CF-30 Flight Control Avionics Package
- Narmox Zr-390 NavComp Unit
- Incom Gbk-435 Hyperdrive Motivator
- Fabritech ANs-5c Sensor Package
- Long-range Phased Tachyon Detection Array model# PA-9r
- Short-range Primary Threat Analysis Grid model# PG-7u
- Fabritech ANq 2.4 Tracking Computer
- SI 5g8 "Quickscan" Vector Imaging System
- 2 Taim & Bak KX5 Laser Cannons
- 2 Krupx MG5 Concussion Missile Launchers (4 missile each)
- XoLyyn Front/Rear Projection shields (rated at 20 SBD)
- Titanium Alloy Hull (rated at 15 RU)
(HSE, DFR, JS, RASB, TIE, EGV)
Z-95 Mark I
this early version of the Z-95 Headhunter had a swing-wing design. (EGV)
Z-95-AF4
this is the common designation of the basic Z-95 Assault Fighter 4. (EGV)
Z-95C4d
an ground-support version of the Z-95 Headhunter, it has bombing capabilities. (SWSB)
Z-95ER
an extended-range version of the Z-95 Headhunter. (SWSB)
Z-95ML
an missile-launching version of the Z-95 Headhunter. (SWSB)
Z-95XT
an two-seat version of the Z-95 Headhunter used for training, the Z-95XT lacks the basic Z-95's concussion missiles. (RASB)
Z'fell
this planet, located in Farlax Sector's Koornacht Cluster, was one of the original Duskhan League worlds. (SOL)
Z'gag
a warm, pink-colored river flowing on the planet Ruuria. (HSL)
Z'trop
one of the most scenic planets in the galaxy. It is famous for its volcanic islands, wide beaches, and clear waters. (MMY)
Zaarin
an Imperial Admiral in service during the Galactic Civil War. He was placed in charge of the research and development of new TIE Fighter models, including the the TIE Advanced and TIE Defender, by Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader. He negotiated with the Habeen to obtain TIE hyperdrive technology. While he openly supported the Emperor's plans to capture Admiral Harkov following the defection of his fleet, Zaarin was plotting to move his fleet to Coruscant to kill Palpatine. Using the cover of Imperial fighters, he outraced Imperial pursuit in the Glory and reached Coruscant ahead of Vader, but was unable to capture Palpatine's shuttle. Vice Admiral Thrawn arrived and chased Zaarin into hyperspace. Zaarin later re-appeared, and tried to steal the prototype cloaking device design from Thrawn. Zaarin nearly succeeded, capturing a CR90 corvette equipped with a cloaking device from the research lab in the Iast System. However, Zaarin attempted to flee into hyperspace with the ship cloaked. The cloaking device had not yet been perfected for use in hyperspace, and the device exploded. The corvette and her crew, including Zaarin were destroyed upon entering hyperspace. (TIE)
Zabian System
Lando was headed there after losing Cloud City to Zorba the Hutt. (ZHR)
Zack
a predator found on the planet M'haeli, the zack's favorite prey is the dool bug. (ROC)
Zadarian Brandy
a smooth, fermented alcohol. (TFE)
Zaela
this long, reed-like plant is native to the swamps of the planet Naboo. Its strong, pliable stalks are really branches that extend upward from a stump-like trunk, and are used by the Gungans to form gulliball mallets. (GF)
Zagsm'ith
this noted Columi archaeologist believed that he had discovered the burial ground used by the Star Dragons, somewhere in the Xuaquarres System. He hired a group of freelance scouts to take him there, but they discovered an Imperial weapons storehouse instead of Star Dragons on the system's fourth planet. Zagsm'ith was undaunted, though, and found that the planet was riddled with cave and caverns, and stumbled upon the remains of a Star Dragon. His discovery caused another Dragon to rouse from his lair and travel to Xuaquarres in order to determine what was happening. The Dragon killed the Imperials and allowed Zagsm'ith and the scouts to leave. However, upon emerging from hyperspace, they all discovered that there was no reference to Xuaquarres in the ship's logs and that they couldn't remember what had happened over the last several days. (GMS)
Zakar
this Imperial General was placed in command of the military garrison on Garos IV during the Galactic Civil War. (SWAJ)
Zalso
a planet located in the Jendar Sector. (SWAJ)
Zaltin
one of the two major pro-human producers of bacta on the planet Thyferra, the Zaltin faction was brought into the Bacta Cartel as the "competition" to Xucphra. Zaltin benefitted greatly from Emperor Palpatine's reign. Along with the Xucphra faction, Palpatine decreed that all bacta would be produced by them, and it would be produced for military use only. This eliminated smaller competitors while creating higher profits. It didn't remove the Ashern faction, but viewed them as terrorists. They have a corporate culture that is very different from that of their competitor, Xucphra, although both employ nearly 300 Vratix worker for each human manager. When Zaltin realized that the Empire was doomed, they worked on two fronts to take control from Xucphra. First, they promoted Bror Jace for pilot's status with Rogue Squadron, in an effort to gain ties to the New Republic. Second, they began supplying the Ashern with money and weapons, hoping to gain support from the native Vratix who actually produced the bacta. (XWN, KT, BW)
Zalxuc City
the site of Thyferra's primary starport, Zalxuc city was established at the height of the New Order to house the human population of the planet. They were responsible almost solely for the production of bacta, but numbered just 10,000. When Ysanne Isard took control of Xucphra and bacta production, many Zaltin families fled the planet. The city was then renamed Xucphra City. (BW)
Zan, Almera
a young, inexperienced Alliance agent, Almera was part of the team that tried to rescue Enid Vahr from the Demophon System. Her beautiful appearance belied her lack of self-confidence, and she was extermely short-tempered in a firefight. She was a native of the planet Jaxus. (SN)
Zana
manufacturers of molecular stilettos and other unique weapons. (SOP)
Zaprid’s Caravan
this group of freighters and star yachts travels throughout the backwater worlds of the Tion Hegemony. Akin to a galactic circus, Zaprid’s is most famous for its ability to separate unwitting peasants and hustlers from their credits. During the period of the New Order, they were also adept at steering clear of Imperial space. (GG6)
Zardra
a tall, female human, Zardra has long dark hair. She carries a force pike and wears a flowing cloak. She is often recognized by the perfume she wears, which is an exotic Togorian belladonna. She is an exceptional bounty hunter, taking great pride and obtaining greater satisfaction from the hunt. She often worked with Jodo Kast and Puggles Trodd. Just before the Battle of Yavin, Zardra angered Jabba the Hutt when she killed Mageye the Hutt on Taboon. She interferred with the Thig Brothers, who were transporting stolen Imperial weapons for Jabba. Jabba, in turn, hired Gorm the Dissolver to hunt her down. She escaped, and reappeared when Captain Parlan offered the bounty for Adar Tallon. She joined Jodo Kast and Puggles Trodd again, but failed to reach Tallon before the Alliance could. She managed to survive the firefight on Tatooine, but she was blamed by many Imperials as the reason the mission to capture Tallon failed.Several factions even sent bounty hunters after her. Although she continued to work for Imperial commissions, she distrusted them at every turn. This distrust turned into hatred when her informant turned on her. The informant sold information to the Alliance, and she was captured by the agent she was pursuing. She was placed aboard the Celestial for transport to a penal colony, but was lost in Otherspace with the rest of her fellow convicts. Driven mad by the Charon red mist aboard the Desolate, Zardra survived a firefight with Alliance agents trying to rescue the crew of the Celestial. She escaped the mist and made her way bad to the Alliance agents’ ship, where she helped them escape the Charon and flee back to realspace. (TM, TME, OS)
Zarkis System
a planetary system which houses a large, black-market weapons operation. (RPG)
Zatec-Cha
the grand vizier of the planet Tammuz-an during the early years of the Empire. He tried to steal the throne from Mon Julpa by taking away the prince's memory. (DCAR)
Zavval
this Hutt, a member of the Besadii clan, controlled the spice and slave production on Ylesia. It was Zavval who chose the t’landa Til to orchestrate the setting of a religious colony, choosing his close associate Teroenza to become the High Preist. He was constantly at odds with Jabba and Jiliac, who supplied him with raw spice for processing. He discovered, after Han Solo was attacked by pirates, that Jabba and Jiliac were waylaying transport ships laden with processed spice. Posing as pirates, Jiliac’s henchmen would steal the processed spice, obtaining sellable product at virtually no cost. This made Zavval angry, and he issued an ultimatum to Jiliac via a message conveyed by Han to Nal Hutta. This only enraged Jiliac, but Han was allowed to return to Ylesia. Later, during Han’s escape, Zavval happened to be in Teroenza’s palace when Bria and Han were stealing the t’landa Til’s treasures. A firefight ensued, during which Han and Bria escaped. Zavval, however, was caught under a pile of rubble when the ceiling of the museum collapsed after his repulsorsled crashed into a support column. Zavval was crushed beneath the stone and killed. A bounty was put on Han’s head for the death of Zavval. (TPS)
Zchtek Worlds
this group of planets are the homeworlds of the Jin race. (SWJ10)
Zebitrope IV
the planet on which lesai is produced, it is located in the Zebitrope System. (LCF)
Zebitrope System
the system which contains the planet Zebitrobe IV. (LCF)
Zebra
this is a Hyrotii short-range starfighter is armed with a pair of laser cannons. (RM, EGV)
Zebulon Dak
owner of the Zebulon Dak Speeder Corporation. (DCAR)
Zebulon Dak Speeder Corporation
manufacturers of the the galaxy's faster landspeeders. (DCAR)
Zeebo
Ken's pet mooka. (LCJ)
Zee-gee Table
this recreational game is popular among Corellian spacers. (OS)
Zeen Afit
this craggy old smuggler took Han Solo on his first trip through the Smuggler’s Run. He was one of the many smugglers who joined up to support Red Hand Squadron and the Alliance during the Battle of Ylesia, and was one of the few who actually got paid for it. Afit inhabited the Run after the Hutts left, and eventually went to work for Nandreeson. When Solo returned to the Run to investigate the death of Jarril, Afit and his confederates - including Kid DXo’la, Sinewy Ana Blue, and Wynni - feigned friendship with him to lure him to Nandreeson. During Solo’s rescue of Lando Calrissian from the Glottalphib crimelord, Afit was killed in the firefight at Nandreeson’s pond on Skip 6. (TNR, RD)
Zeer
this huge, giraffe-like beast is native to the plains of the planet Naboo. (GF)
Zeffliffl
ZeHethbra
a race characterized by their black-and-white-striped mane. (TLC)
Zehr Sea
an ocean found on the planet Delassin VI. (SWAJ)
Zekk
this young native of Ennth fled the planet following a natural disaster that devastated his colony. He escaped in a supply ship fleeing the planet, on which the captain tried to get him into an orphanage. Zekk fled this ship, and a few others, before he ended up on Peckhum's ship. Peckhum had taken Zekk in and cared for him, seeing Zekk's natural independence as a mirror of his own youth. The two finally stopped on Coruscant. There, he found refuge in the cityworld's subterranean environs. Later, he was befriended by Jaina and Jacen Solo. He is a wiry youth with black hair and striking green eyes. It was Tamith Kai, scouring the underground levels of Coruscant, who discovered that Zekk had a large amount of Force sensitivity. He was brought to the Shadow Academy for training, and was taken under Brakiss's wing. Zekk's power grew swiftly, and so did the rivaly between he and Vilas, Tamith Kai's apprentice. The two were pitted against each other in a battle to the death for the position of Darkest Knight. Both Tamith Kai and Brakiss believed that the rivalry between the two would divide the Academy. In the battle, Zekk managed to dispatch Vilas. This victory made Zekk the Darkest Knight of the Shadow Academy, a positioon bestowed upon him by Brakiss,much to Tamith Kai’s dismay. As the Darkest Knight, Zekk was given command of the assault team sent to Kashyyyk to steal starship components for the Second Imperium’s own ships. They infiltrated the planet holo-disguised as Wookiees, and successfully obtained a large amount of starship shielding and navigational equipment. When he suddenly found that his Imperial masters were defeated, Zekk tried to return to the Light Side of the Force, but found himself unable to concentrate and accomplish his goals. He fled Yavin 4 and returned to Ennth, only to discover the planet in the throes of is worse devastation in recent record. He helped evacuate as many people as he could, but he still felt out of place. After the evacuation, he let himself drift through the Force, and decided to become a bounty hunter. He accepted the challenge of capturing Bornan Thul, hoping to use the little control he had of the Force to track him down before anyone could harm him. Like many others, he failed to find the Alderaanian, but was welcomed back into the fold of friends on Yavin 4. He later helped Raynar Thul search out Bornan, and rejoined the Jedi Academy. He continually worked to avoid the Dark Side, and actually used the Force to win the 93rd annual Blockade Runners Derby. (LO, L, DK, SHA, TEP, ROM)
Zekka Thyne
this near-human was known as Patches to the agents of the Corellian Security Force, for his pinkish colored skin was covered with blue splotches of color. He had red eyes with black, diamond-shaped pupils, pointed ears, and pointed, black teeth. Zekka Thyne was imprisoned at Kessel by Corran Horn and his father, Hal. There were rumors that Zekka Thyne was the heir-apparent to Prince Xizor's Black Sun empire, and that he had murdered a number of high-ranking Black Sun rivals to help pave that path. His imprisonment on Kessel, followed by Xizor's death just before the Battle of Endor, left Thyne without many possibilities. However, when Wedge Antilles and the New Republic began searching for a way to infiltrate Coruscant, they chose to release Thyne from Kessel and allow him to reactivate his old Black Sun contacts on the planet. Thyne was supposed to be under the watchful eye of Fliry Vorru, but he still managed to make contact with the Empire on Coruscant. He continually relayed information on the Rogues' activities until he was discovered by Corran Horn and Inyri Forge, his former lover and spice cutter. In Corran's attempt to escape, Inyri shot Thyne dead. (WG, TFE)
Zelos
Zelos II
this planet, the second world located in the Zelos System, is the homeworld of the Zelosians. It is a mountainous world with four moons. The Empire subjugated the planet in an effort to control the export of raw ores. In a marvel of subversion, it kept the Zelosians ignorant of the exact destination of the ores. The Zelosians were completely unaware that they were working to support the Imperial war machine. When the Battle of Endor signalled the end of the Empire, the Zelosians assumed the Empire had abandoned its base on Zelos II. However, the Imperials have remained behind, hidden in the Valley of Umbra. The average day on Zelos II lasts 20 standard hours, and its year lasts 300 local days. (PG2)
Zelosian
an near-human race native to the planet Zelos II. The Zelosians guard a wonderful secret about their heritage: they are descended from an intelligent race of plants, and have a liquid form of green chlorophyll for blood. They cannot consume sguar, for it acts like alcohol in their bloodstream. The eyes of every Zelosian are emerald green, and are incapable of seeing in the dark. This night-blindness has created a species-wide fear of the dark, and remain hidden indoors after the sun goes down. (PG2)
Zeltronian Spiced Wine
Dengar had drunk too much of this the night before Jabba died, and so he missed the trip to the Pit of Carkoon. (DESB)
Zend, Salla
an old flame of Han Solo's, Salla Zend worked long and hard as a tech on a corporate transport to save enough credits to float a loan from a Hutt to buy her own ship. She started out as a normal merchant aboard the Rimrunner, but somehow ended up as a sumggler. That's how she met Han Solo and Shug Ninx. They made a number of runs together, smuggling spice to the Stenness System and trying to outdo each other on the Kessel Run. Then, during a routine solo run, Salla's hyperdrive conked out. She would have crashed into a neutron star if Solo hadn't saved her. However, her ship was lost. Note that Rebel Dawn indicates that Salla lost the Rimrunner after she attempted to beat Han during a Kessel Run. She attempted to microjump across the Maw, and fried her ship’s systems upon re-entry. The experience left Salla deeply shaken, and she took Roa’s advice and decided to settle down. She told everyone that she and Han were going to get married, and starting making plans. Solo didn't want to get married, and he left her on Nar Shaddaa. After that, she began working on her new ship, the Starlight Intruder, with Shug's help. When Han showed up on Nar Shaddaa following the death of Grand Admiral Thrawn Salla was pulled into the New Republic's web. She helped Solo escaped Boba Fett, and was again left waiting to see if Han would ever call back. As fate would have it, Solo did come back. However, she and Shug Ninx 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, RD)
Zenji Needles
these small, thin needles are used to decorate elaborate hairstyles. They are beautifully lacquered in a multitude of colors. Shada D’ukal used them in her hair, and had a small comlink signaller disguised as one. Shada also had several reinforced needles which could be thrown like knives in a fight. (SOP)
Zenobah
the second planet in the five-world Demophon System, Zenobah was destroyed when the system's primary star exploded as a supernova. (SN)
Zenomach
a huge boring device used by the Empire to drill for ore. (MMY)
Zenox Star Cluster
this area of the galaxy supported the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. (CSWEA)
Zenn
an infamous bounty hunter. (GMH)
Zent, Pettyr
this Imperial officer was in command of the garrison on Byblos, during the Galactic Civil War. (SWJ9)
Zereldspidar
this Snivvian was the last of the truly evil leaders who were born from a twin-male birth. The breaking of the Blood Code gave him his evil tendencies. Zereldspidar was eventually defeated by Old Republic forces. (GG12)
Zerm
this tropical planet was continually wracked by typhoons and hurricanes until Renn Volz reclimatized it with his Ionic Ring. This first test of the ship's abilities was a resounding success, but attracted the attention of Captain Bzorn and the Empire. (CSWEA)
Zero Leader
Klyn Shanga's callsign during the Renatasian attack on the Millennium Falcon during the Imperial blockade of the ThonBoka. (LCS)
Zero-G Troops
see spacetroopers (SWSB)
Zersium
an element used in the formation of dura-armor. Strephan I'att and Daye Azur-Jamin discovered that zersium flecks, imbedded in the black body glove worn by stormtroopers, helped amplify the energy dissipation field they created for I'att Armaments. It also provided additional insulation and helped reduce thermal discomfort when the field absorbed a blaster bolt. (SWSB, TFE)
Zeta Five
this Cha’a drone ship was owned by Ssk Kahorr, and was used to ferry supplies to, and ores from, the mining colony on Goluud Minor. It was the first ship sent by Ssk Kahorr to Goluud Minor via the Goluud Corridor. Loaded with supplies for the colony, Zeta Five came through hyperspace too close to Primus Goluud. The unstable star’s gravity pulled the ship in and destroyed it. (GAS)
Zeta Squadron
Zeta Zero Nine
this frigid water world is located in the Wastes. Much of the landmass of the planet is in the form of treacherous islands, most of which are surrounded by unnavigable seas. The seas are dangerous because of three things: the intense tidal forces inflicted on the planet by its wide orbital path, icebergs, and extremely cold temperature of the water. An intense magnetic field limits the use of sensors near the planet, and no lifeforms have been discovered on it. The planet’s day lasts 25 standard hours, and its year lasts 403 local days. Zeta Zero Nine was the site of Imperial Moff Jesco Comark’s secret base, from which he developed the Death-Hunter cyborg assassin. (SWJ9)
Zethusian Plains
this area of the planet Kamori was devastated by a huge earthquake. The resulting tidal waves and destruction kiled hundreds of thousands of Kamorians and damaged several large cities. (SWAJ)
Zexx
a large, humanoid alien race from the Stenness System, these creatures have pointed heads which are covered in scales. Long, curved tusks extend from their mouths. Their violent nature makes them a perfect addition to a mercenary squad or a protective guard, and they are often found working for Hutt crimelords. (TOJ)
ZG-35
this TIE FIghter intercepted Leia Organa and Hume over Phelarion. (CSWEA)
Zgorth'sth
a Mon Calamari Commander in the Alliance's Intentions division, Zgorth'sth discovered the build-up of the Oplovis fleet, just before it was scheduled to attack Mantooine. (RASB)
ZH-25 Questor
a Starfeld starship design. (SS)
Zhar
a gas giant orbitted by the moon of Gall. It is located in the far Rim Systems. Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire notes that Zhar is in the same system as Tatooine. This contradicts Galaxy Guide 7: Mos Eisley, but might indicate that Zhar is located in the Arkanis Sector. (SE, SSE)
Zhina
this planet, located in the Koornacht Cluster, was the site of a Black Storm Command shipyard. It is one of the original twelve Duskhan League worlds. (BTS, SOL)
Zi'Dek system
a system mentioned in the port access codes of an old YT-1300 found in the Imperial scrap yard on Dathomir. (CPL)
Zicreex
this small freighter was owned by Ugmush and was docked in Bagsho, on Nim Drovis, when R2-D2 and C-3PO were stranded on the planet. Threepio posed as Igpek Droon in order to gain passage on the ship. (POT)
Zier
this Hutt was a member of the Besadii kajidic, and was Durga’s chief rival for power in the aftermath of Aruk’s assassination. In an effort to "keep friends close and enemies closer," Durga made Zier one of his chief lieutenants, but this didn’t stop Zier from questioning Durga’s motives in dealing with Black Sun. He told Durga that Besadii would not fund the investigation of Aruk’s death, and continued draining of Besadii funds would result in retribution against Durga. (RD)
Zila
a resort city of the planet Garos IV. (SWAJ)
Zilar
this New Republic Senator was a native of Praesitlyn, and served on the Defense Council during the Yevethan Purge. (SOL)
Zilpha
one of Yeorg Captison's aides. (TB)
Zinbiddle
this is a casino game of chance. (RM)
Zinthorn
a black-blossomed flower used for Imperial wedding bouquets. (QE)
Ziost
this cold, icy world is dominated by rocky mountains and fierce storms. Much of the planet’s crust is imbedded with ice. In ancient times, this planet was part of the Sith Empire, and was used as a base by Ludo Kressh and his faction. (GAS)
Zirtran Brothers
the original owners of the huge space barge that forms the heart of Zirtran's Anchor. (SWAJ)
Zirtran's Anchor
a space station once located in the Besberra System which suddenly disappeared. It later reappeared, empty and abandoned, near the Phosphura Belt Nebula. The Anchor is actually a series of old starship hulls wleded together to form modular living areas. It is currently owned and operated by the Geelans living there, who purchased it from the Zirtran Brothers and began expanding it. It is protected by a Golan battle station. It is divided into four primary regions, designated Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Epsilon. Alpha region is the core of the station, and houses most of its starship docks. Bounty hunters live side-by-side with the Phosphura Belt Pirates and the mysterious Kalai race. (SWAJ)
Zisian
this reptilian race is humanoid in stature, and has green-scaled skin and orange eyes. (TPS)
Zissu, Stuart
this young man was twelve years old when his father, Trux, was installed as Governor of the planet Delantine. He was infamous among the pilots of the Alliance, especially after the Battle of Yavin, when he won most of their salaries in a space poker game. (SA1)
Zissu, Trux
this man was chosen by the Alliance to act as the Governor of the planet Delantine, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. His other goal in traveling to Delantine was to contact the rebel cell on Romm and gather their support. However, upon reaching Delantine, Trux and his son, Stuart, were captured by an Imperial warship. Trux allowed himself to be taken so that Stuart could escape. (SA1)
Zithrom's Disease
this kidney disorder affected many elderly human males. It was kept in check through the use of Clondex, although Clondex didn't cure the disease. (TFE)
Zlarb
Zlarb learned at an early age that a life of crime was an easier life than legitimate work because he didn't have to put in 70 hours a shift but got paid fairly well. He started working as an enforcer for Ploovo 2-for-1, eventually becoming one of Ploovo's bodyguards. However, he soon saw that Pllovo's lack of ambition meant that the bodyguard work was a dead end. He broke off with Ploovo, and went into the slave trade. As a human, Zlarb found it easy to work as a slaver, but he was eventually caught by Magg, who was working for the Corporate Sector Authority. Zlarb figured his career - and probably his life - was over, but Magg proposed a partnership. At first, Zlarb had no reason to trust Magg, but their relationship grew. Magg's inside information was coupled with the underhanded slave dealings the Authority was involvde with meant Zlarb had steady work. It was Zlarb who was hired by Magg and the Authority to obtain a number of Lurian individuals for illegal genetic experiments. Zlarb hired Han Solo to meet him on Lur and transport the captured aliens. Han had a rule that he never transported slaves, but the odds were against him until Bollux set off the Millennium Falcon's fire extinguishing systems, temporarily disarming Zlarb and his thugs. This allowed Han and Chewie to subdue the thugs and free the Lurians, who eventually killed Zlarb and returned to their planet. Zlarb was a practitioner of the Malkite poisoning techniques, and was found to be carrying one of their tool kits after his death. (HSR, CSA)
ZNT-8
this was the codename of an Alliance agent who witnessed the destruction of the base on Dankayo. Agent ZNT-8's logs helped an Alliance team of operatives recover the datapacks stolen by the Elusive. (SH)
Zoalin
this man was the New Republic Commander of the Adamantine when that ship accompanied the Borealis on Leia Organa-Solo’s mission to the Chorios Systems to meet with Seti Ashgad. He eventually succumbed to the Death Seed virus, like the rest of his crew. (POT)
Zochaeb
this ancient Hutt negotiated with the Nimbanese Krovalis clan, during their attempt to regain status as a data holding family under the Bureau of Ships and Services. The Krovalis offered Zochaeb and the Hutts free access to the information in their data holding in return for their freedom. Zochaeb agreed, and petitioned the BoSS to allow Nimbanese clans to reclaim their membership. The Hutts' persuasion eventually got the Krovalis clan its own data holding, and the Hutts received a wealth of free information about the galaxy. (GG12)
Zoma Gawanga
this is the name given to the vast ocean which encircles the entire eastern continent of the planet Ylesia. The name is Huttese for "western ocean." (TPS, RD)
Zona Luka
a humanoid Jedi Knight who served with Cay Qel-Droma on Ossus, Zona was recognizable by the thick tendrils that covered her smooth, cone-shaped head. Her skin was yellow in color, and her tendrils were orange. Zona Luka had three toes on each foot, and three fingers on each hand. She was the apprentice of Jedi Master Dominus, and was later captured by Exar Kun's Dark Side spells. She was turned to the Dark Side, and killed Dominis during the Sith War. (TSW)
Zone Control
this weapons manufacturer produced the Viper grenade launcher and other after-market add-ons for blaster weapons. (CFG)
Zone Supplies, Limited
this manufacturer produced a variety of pressure plate trip mechanisms for the Empire. (CFG)
Zone 19
this area of Farlax Sector is located on the edge of the Koornacht Cluster, nestled between the Cluster and the Core. It separates the planets Wakiza and Doornik-319. (SOL)
Zone 90 East
this area of Farlax Sector it located near Doornik-319. Leia Organa-Solo sent a number of X-Wing, B-Wing, and E-Wing squadrons there to cover for losses suffered during the Fifth Battle Group's unsuccessful blockade of the planet. (SOL)
Zoneball
a Corellian sport. (IJ)
Zoochberry
a small fruit used to make juice, pies, and a creamy drink. (GDV)
Zoom II
a speeder bike model manufactured by Incom Industries, it is similar in shape to the Aratech 74-Y. (SWSB, WG)
Zorad, Kiros
this native of Arda-2 was under the control of Mag Doum, to whom he owed a great deal of money. Doum ordered Kiros to control Leia Organa while she was on the planet trying to resolve the puzzle of the T-6 diodem. Kiros and his son, Zon, tried to contain Leia at the Qualo's palace, but were forced to hide her in the Colla-Di caves after Luke Skywalker tried to rescue her. After Leia and Zon escaped from the kdak and Luke rescued them, Kiros decided to fight back against Doum. He exposed the criminal in front of the merchants and executives of Tun Wala, but was abducted by Imperial forces who had descended on the planet. Kiros was killed trying to attack Darth Vader. (CSWEA)
Zorad, Zon
Kiros Zorad's son, Zon accompanied Leia Organa into the Colla-Di caverns, after she had been captured on Arda-2. They were attacked by a kdak while inside the caverns, but they managed to squeeze into a small passage and escape. Zon was an excellent pilot, and took Cova's place when the Tun Walans fought back against the Empire. He flew an X-Wing against the Imperial fleet, but took severe damage trying to rescue his father. He then crashed his damaged ship into Darth Vader's Star Destroyer, sacrificing himself to drive off the fleet. (CSWEA)
Zorba Express
Zorba the Hutt's ancient, bell-shaped starship. It is in frequent need of repairs. (ZHR)
Zorba the Hutt
Zorba is Jabba the Hutt's father, a huge Hutt with stringy white hair and a white beard. He keeps his hair braided, in order to keep it from falling into his face. Just as ruthless and conniving as Jabba, Zorba was imprisoned on Kip for illegally mining gemstones when Jabba was killed on Tatooine. When Zorba was set free by a group of pirates who attacked Kip, he returned to Tatooine, hoping to join his son's empire. When he found that Jabba had been killed by Princess Leia, he immediately sought her out for revenge. On this path, he won Cloud City from Lando Calrissian in a rigged sabacc match. He then tried to deal the Jedi Prince Ken for Princess Leia, who was being held by Trioculus. Leia and Ken escaped, but Zorba had Trioculus entombed in carbonite. After capturing Leia on Hologram Fun World, Zorba tried to take her to the Great Pit of Carkoon, on Tatooine, to feed her to the Sarlacc. He was intercepted by the Grand Moffs, who unfroze Trioculus, captured Leia, and then threw Zorba into the Sarlacc Pit. Fortunately for Zorba, the Sarlacc spit him out. (ZHR, MMY, QE)
Zorneth
this Ithorian is somewhat of a rogue, for he created a plot to take control of the galaxy. He wears a form of Ithorian battle armor, and protects himself with a group of guard droids; this show of force is yet another example of his roguish behavior. Zorneth is an expert in the fields of animal husbandry and botany, and was a contemporary associate of Klorr Vilia. When Vilia believed that he had created the universal herb, he invited to Zorneth to taste it. Zorneth declined, because he was a vegetarian and Vilia had seasoned meat with the new herb, savorium. Vilia then consumed the first taste, and was affected by the bliss-inducing properties of the herb. Zorneth took Vilia into his care, and eventually sorted through enough of Vilia's notes to deduce how savorium was propogated. Zorneth then realized that the affects of savorium would create a mindless workforce that could be exploited by the evil powers in the galaxy. He took Vilia into hiding, and began dosing warring peoples to test the strength of the herb. The results were astounding, and Zorneth tried to keep it secret. A small sample was stolen from Vilia's lab, and a group of Smilers was created. Zorneth moved to protect them, creating a Caretaker Virus to cause droids to protect Smilers around them. It was about five years after the discovery of savorium that Zorneth realized he could use it to subjugate the meat-eating species of the galaxy, paving the way for the peaceful vegetarians to control the stars. He began growing large amounts of savorium aboard his herd ship, and jealously protected it. At this time, he employed C-3PO as a translator and R2-D2 as a worker. The droids helped Zorneth defeat Dictator-Forever Craw, who had kidnapped Vilia in an attempt to steal the secret of savorium. However, Craw's forces pursued Zorneth's fleeing herd ship. This caused several of Zorneth's droids, including PDA6, to activate the self-destruct programs Zorneth created for use if capture was imminent. Zorneth pursued Vilia into the savorium grove as his ship's defenses destroyed the grove. Both Vilia and Zorneth were consumed in the explosion. (DRO)
Zothip
a Cavrilhu pirate captain from whom Niles Ferrier stole a number of patrol ships. Ferrier sold the ships to Grand Admiral Thrawn, and Zothip vowed to get revenge on Ferrier. Zothip was born on the planet Bestine, but settled his operation in the Amorris System. Zithip got his chance when Moff Disra offered him a supply of clones from Imperial storehouses in return for the production of a supply of Preybird-class starfighters. Zothip agreed to the deal, and used his clones to augment his pirate ranks. Using flash imprinting to give the clones the necessary characteristics, Zothip was able to send out a large force of pirates in a relatively short time. When the Cavrilhu tried to intercept a New Republic convoy at Iphigin, however, Luke Skywalker discovered the clones on one of the raiding ships. He went in search of the clones, infiltrating Zothip’s base in the Kauron asteroid belt. It was at this time that Major Tierce, acting outside of Disra’s approval, cut off the supply of clones in order to shore up Imperial defenses. Zothip agreed to continue working with Disra, and was in charge of the small fleet that tried to intercept Admiral Pellaeon at Pesitiin.
The short battle resulted in the loss of one of Zothip's Kaloth-class battle cruisers, and Zothip travelled to Bastion to obtain compensation for the loss. Unfortunately for him, Karoly D'ulin was trying to tail Han Solo and Lando Calrissian when she stumbled upon the pirates. She followed them to Moff Disra's apartments, where Zothip demanded twenty million credits from Disra. Disra declined, and Zothip and his men tried to attack. Major Tierce managed to stop several of the pirates, and Karoly took out several more. Zothip tried to kill Disra, but Karoly buried a knife in his back and split his spine. (DFR, DFRSB, SOP, VOF)Zr-390
Narmox navigation computer used on the Z-95 Headhunter. (TIE)
Zr-41
Sirplex shield generator used on the B-Wing. (XW)
Zraii
this Verpine was a member of the support team for Wedge Antilles' Rogue Squadron. He was from the asteroid Roche G42. He was in charge of keeping Rogue Squadron's X-Wings in tip-top shape, and he worked hard to keep from tinkering with the ships. His Verpine mentality often got the best of him, though, and small modifications were always showing up. As luck would have it, Zraii's modifications often improved the Rogues' performance. (XWN)
Zratha
this New Republic Navy Lieutenant was one of Etahn A’baht’s chief aides during the Black Fleet Crisis. (TT)
Zronta Grazer
a beast native to the planet Pii 3. (SWAJ)
ZRX-29
this is a model of airspeeder popular on Corellia. Inspector Sassich bought a red one when she was named chief of the Corellian Security Force. (IJ)
Zsinj
a pudgy, balding man with a large gray moustache, Zsinj is an Imperial warlord who controls the Quelii sector in the years following Emperor Palpatine's death at Endor. He is not an official Imperial commander, but his operation is part of the Empire. He began raiding New Republic supply convoys, and was a thorn in the New Republic's side. Han Solo agreed to take a fleet and search out Zsinj in an effort to bring the warlord down and end his reign of terror. Zsinj'd flagship, the Iron Fist, was a Super Star Destroyer, it was disabled by Han Solo. Zsinj's reign of terror started after the Battle of Endor, and continued until the time that Luke, Han, and Leia were on Dathomir. It was discovered that he was not in league with Ysanne Isard and her bid to control the Empire. In fact, Zsinj often tried to thwart her activities. At Dathomir, Zsinj tried to force the New Republic into action by setting up an orbital nightcloak, but they were able to defeat the nightcloak and destroy the Iron Fist. Zsinj, who was on board the ship when it was destroyed, was killed. (CPL, WG)
Zubindi Ebsuk
this Kubaz chef worked for Beldorion, during the Hutt’s early years on Nam Chorios. Zubindi was adept at genetically and hormonally manipulating insects, forcing them to grow many times larger than their normal size. This provided the Hutt with a ready supply of large, fleshy insects for appetizers or full meals. It was Zubindi who discovered how to grow drochs to larger sizes, and this discovery led to the emergence of Dzym as a power on Nam Chorios. Zubindi died soon after, when Dzym understood the power he wielded and used the Kubaz as a search of life energy. (POT)
Zuckuss
a Gand bounty hunter employed by Darth Vader to find the Millennium Falcon. He descended from a long line of successful findsmen, and was one of the few young findsmen who left Gand to find work in the galaxy. He had a uncanny knack for finding his quarry, which he attributed to his adherence to elaborate and arcance rituals. Zuckuss flew in a heavily-modified starship known as the Mist Hunter, built by a consortium of Gands he led. He was hired by Jabba the Hutt, and was eventually paired with 4-LOM on many bounty missions. During one such mission, a female acquisition struggled to escape, and pulled off the mask Zuckuss wore to keep in the ammonia atmosphere he breathed. The reflexive breaths of oxygen he inhaled severly burned his lungs, and left Zuckuss disables. Thus, he and 4-LOM began accepting Hunts on the side, trying to obtain enough credits to pay of new lungs. For this reason, Zuckuss and 4-LOM brought down Imperial Governor Nardix for the Alliance. This placed tem on the Empire’s Most Wanted list, but Jabba retained them anyway. Jabba sent the two to Darth Vader as unofficial emissaries to the Empire, and they entered the Hoth System as the Battle of Hoth was concluding. The pair disabled the transport ship Bright Hope, in hopes of appeasing the Empire. After accepting the Hunt, they attempted to capture the survivors on the Hope, to turn them into the Empire for their combined bounties. However, the Alliance personnel managed to turn the two hunters from Imperial service. Zuckuss worked with 4-LOM and Toryn Farr to rescue the crew of the Hope, and they fled to the Alliance rendezvous point beyond the galactic core. There, the Alliance healed Zuckuss’ lungs while accepting the two hunters into their ranks. General Rieekan enlisted the two hunters in the rescue attempt on Han Solo. They worked with several other hunters to intercept Boba Fett on Gall, but failed to recover Solo’s body. Zuckuss himself was captured and used as Fett’s stand-in, during the delivery of Solo’s frozen body to Jabba the Hutt. Fett dressed the Gand in Mandalorian armor, and put 4-LOM’s inert form on a repulsorsled. When they emerged from Slave-I, Jabba’s minions attacked them, onyl to discover their true identity as Fett held them off. Zuckuss’ exact whereabouts following the death of Jabba are unknown. (ESB, EGC, CCG4, MTS, SE, SEC, TBH)
Zuggs
a bald, beady-eyed Imperial Commodore who pilots Trioculus' Imperial strike cruiser. (LCJ)
Zukonium
a material that can be vaporized and used as a destructive ray. Luke Skywalker and the Planetary Pioneers use a zukonium ray to deflect the moon that threatened to destroy the New Academy for Space Pilots. (MM)
Zuraco
manufacturers of medium transport cargo haulers which have a smooth, organic look to them. (SWJ8)
Zureber
this fruit is used to create a bluish-colored syrup. (IJ)
Zut
a male phlog, mate of Dobah and father of Nahkee. (ECAR)
Zutton
this tortured Snivvian painter was known as Snaggletooth. He chose the profession of bounty hunting during the Galactic Civil War, hunting down the Thalassian slavers who decimated his people. His abilities attracted the attention of Jabba the Hutt, and Zutton performed a few jobs for the crimelord. Note that the Star Wars Customizable Card Game describes Zutton as an artist who was driven to live out the stories he creates. (GG12, CCG2)
Zwil
this Algarine cake-flavoring additive had a thick, cinnamon-vanilla scent. The Drovian race, following contact with the Old Republic, became somewhat addicted to zwil, and sucked it into their systems via small, spongy plugs set into the mucous membranes with which they breathe. (POT)
ZX-26
an Incom airspeeder often described as "more practical" than the ZRX-29. (IJ)
ZX1449F
this lot of bacta, contaminated by Ashern rebels on Thyferra, was discovered after it had made its way to Coruscant and infected almost two million Imperial subjects. Ysanne Isard, while ordering the lot destroyed, made sure much of it made it to the black market, hoping that some of it would find its way to the Alliance. The contaminate in the bacta was shown to have deadly effects on individuals suffering from blastonecrosis. (XWN)
Zygeria
this Outer Rim world is one of the Territories' slave capitals. (GG9)
Zygerian Slavers' Guild
this formerly-secret guild went public after the Empire legalizde slavery under decree A-SL-4577.607.232. Membership in the guild is very disciplined, and must pay yearly dues in order to be allowed to take slaves. Each permit is issued for the capture of slaves in a given area of space. (GG9)
Zygerrians
a group who specialized in slave trade. Han Solo and Chewbacca once single-handedly attacked one of their slave transports and managed to free the slaves and drive off the Zygerrians. They were so disgusted with the Zygerrians for transporting slaves, that they turned the ship over to the freed slaves, cargo and all. (HTTE, SWSB)
Zyggurats
a terrorist group working the outer edges of the galaxy that reached its height during the Clone Wars, but was suppressed by the Empire. (DE1)
Zygian
an alien race. (TME)
Zygian Savings and Loan
this banking institution was headquartered on Treylon II, and had branch offices scattered throughout the Outer Rim. A branch was located in Mos Eisley, on Tatooine. (GG7)
Zyrth
a Massassi temple of fire. (DLS)
Zythmnr
the Massassi priest who ordered Exar Kun captures on Yavin 4. (DLS)
ZZ-4Z (ZeeZee)
Han's housecleaning droid on Nar Shaddaa, Zee-Zee was a JV-Z1/D gentlebeing droid manufactured by Serv-O-Droid. Zee-Zee was first placed in service to one of the Deans of the Spacers Academy. He was willed to the next 17 deans, and picked up quite a large body of embarrassing trivia on all of them. One of the Deans was Horace Wyrmyr, who didn't particularly like droids. Zee-Zee later provided Mako Spince with the codes to the physics lab from which he stole the antimatter he used to destroy the Academy's mascot moon. Wyrmyr, upon learning that Zee-Zee had leaked his secret codes, ordered the droid recycled. After he was expelled, Mako recovered Zee-Zee, but he eventually lost the droid to Han Solo in a sabacc game. Han didn't know what to do with the droid, but kept it as a way of keeping his small apartment clean. ZeeZee was a bit eccentric, and basically did exactly what Han told her to do. When he left Nar Shaddaa after winning the Millennium Falcon from Lando Calrissian, Han asked Zee-Zee to keep the place as it was when he left. The old droid did exactly that for many years, not allowing one, single, misplaced item to be returned to its proper place. Nothing was cleaned up, but was left as it was when Han left. (DE1, DESB, RD)
zZip Product Concepts Limited
this combine produces all manner of goods for sale to the wealthy of the galaxy, from personal tools to transportation. zZip was one of the original Contributing Sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority.
One of its more infamous commodities was gladiator walkers, used in many illegal sport battles across the galaxy. (CSA, SWJ8)Z004
a model of landspeeder. (GMS)
z23
this was the designation of Seinar Fleet Systems' heat dissipation unit, used to reduce the operating temperature of large repulsorcraft and AT-AT walkers. (CCG9)
Z3-NO Mark II
this series of landscaping droids was developed for sale to wealthy landowners who were too lazy or distracted to do their own landscaping. The Mark II eventually found its way into the usage of planetary terraformers. The Z3-NO has a round, turtle-shapped body supported by four legs. The front two legs have digging implements, while the rear two support the body when digging. (GF)