Arcana

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A-2

this was the designation of R2-D2 in the first draft of Star Wars. (TAS)

A-4

this was a classification of starfighter pilot found in the rough draft of Star Wars. The pilots who survived the attack on the Death Star were promoted to class A-4 pilots. (TAS)

Aargau

this world remained neutral during the Galactic Civil War, although Princess Leia Organa and Darth Vader played an intricate game of politics there. (MC)

Aay Zavor

this Rebel General blamed Luke Skywalker for bringing the Empire to Yavin in the second draft of Star Wars. (TAS)

Academy of Chatos

in the story treatment of Star Wars, Leia was destined to study at this school. (TAS)

Ack-Ack Laser

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, an ack-ack laser is used on the Death Star to shoot at the Alliance starfighters. (2D)

Ackmena

this female bartender owned a cantina on Tatooine. She liked all of her customers, but couldn't return the love Krelman felt for her. (SWH)

Aduba-3

Han Solo, Jaxxon, and a group of adventurers liberated a village on this planet. The village was being held by Serji-X Arrogantus. Aduba-3 was located in theOuter Rim, and was rumored to have a huge lode of chromium. It orbits a fourth-class sun. (MC)

Adventures of the Starkiller, Episode One of the Star Wars

the title given to the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope. The film was prefaced with the statement, "in the times of greatest despair there shall come a savior, and he shall be known as the 'Son of the Suns.'" (SGL)

Aguilae, Leia

a rebel princess whose family and retainers flee the evil General Darth Vader in the original story treatment of Star Wars: A New Hope. She is rescued by Luke Skywalker. (SGL)

Akbar

in the rough drafts of Return of the Jedi, Akbar was a blue-skinned humanoid who served the Alliance as an Admiral. (TAS)

Akuria 2

an ice world which was the site of an Imperial base. (MC)

Alashan

a deadly, haunted planet on which Leia Organa and Luke Skywalker were stranded, following their theft of the Staraker. (MC)

Alderaan

In the rough draft of Star Wars, Alderaan was the capital of the new Empire. In the second screenplay draft, it was a dungeon world located in the heart of the Empire. In reality, Alderaan is a gas giant whose atmosphere is constantly in motion due to storms. Located in the billowing clouds is the Imperial prison, which is "an island city floating in a sea of cirrus methane." The city is also called Alderaan. It is in the floating prison that Deak Starkiller was imprisoned. This idea was eventually scrapped in favor of the Death Star, although the "floating city in the clouds" idea was used in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back for Lando Calrissian's Cloud City. (2D, TAS)

Alderaan Royal Cruiser

this was the name of the CR90 Corvette, as described by the original Revell model kit instructions. (REV)

Alliance

Irvin Kerschner, the director of The Empire Strikes Back, made sure that all members of the Alliance had American accents to differentiate them from the Empire. (TAS)

Alliance of Independent Systems

from the original story treatment of Star Wars: A New Hope, this was the twenty-third-century organization of star systems that controlled the galaxy. They were overturned by the Knights of the Sith, starting a huge interstellar war. (SGL)

Amaiza

this member of the Black Hole Gang joined Han Solo and Jaxxon in liberating a village on Aduba-3 from the clutches of Serji-X Arrogantus and his Cloud Riders. (MC)

Amorphia System

this planetary system was home to the Amorphian race. (SWH)

Amorphian

this alien race, native to the Amorphia System, manufactured a number of products for use throughout the galaxy. Each product came with an interactive hologram featuring an Amorphian who tells the buyer all about the product they purchased. (SWH)

Anne Droid

Leia Organa's counterpart from the Star Wars: A New Hope send-up, Hardware Wars. (HW)

Angel Blue

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Deak Starkiller had his R-2 droids reprogrammed to search out Angel Blue. This was a code phrase for the younger brother of Deak, Luke Starkiller. Luke had been instructed to use the return code phrase "The Skywalker" if her were ever to be sought out as Angel Blue. (2D)

Antilles, Bail

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars, Bail Antilles was a member of the Aquillian Rangers and "an agent of the Starkiller." He briefs Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca on the approach of the Death Star on the Massassi outpost. He was described as a rough, galactic trader. (TAS)

Antilles, Chewie

in the third draft of Star Wars, Chewie was a 16-year-old hotshot pilot flying for the Rebellion. He dies in the battle against the Death Star. (TAS)

Antilles, Wedge

in the Marvel Comics adaptation of Star Wars: A New Hope, Wedge Antilles was described as a native of Tatooine. (MC)

Aquilae

this planet is referenced in issue 7 of the Marvel Comics series. (MC)

Aquillae

from the rough draft of Star Wars, Aquilae was the home planet of Kane Starkiller. It was the last refuge of the Jedi. From the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Aquillian Rangers wear the crest of Aquillae on their helmets. Eventually, Aquilae became Tatooine. (2D, TAS)

Aquillian Ranger

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, the Aquillian Rangers were a divison of the Jedi Bendu who wore unique breath masks and distinctive uniforms. (2D)

Arbra

this planet is the homeworld of the hoojib race. The Alliance discovered the hoojibs when they were scouting out locations for a new base. (MC)

Arcan IV

Lando Calrissian and Chewbacca searched for Han Solo on this planet. (MC)

Aron

this warlord enlisted the aid of Leia Organa and Luke Skywalker in an effort to overthrow General Sk'ar. (MC)

Artie Deco

R2-D2's counterpart from the Star Wars: A New Hope send-up, Hardware Wars. (HW)

Ashandl

in the story treatment of The Empire Strikes Back, Lando claimed to be a clone from this family. His great-grandfather wanted many sons, and produced them as clones created from his own cells. His great-grandfather’s sister produced many daughters this way. (TAS)

Ashla

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, this was the good side of the Force of Others. (SGL)

Atetu

in the revised drafts of Return of the Jedi, Tweetu was one of two Jawas who replaced the Del Andues. (TAS)

Augie Ben Doggie

Obi-Wan Kenobi's counterpart from the Star Wars: A New Hope send-up, Hardware Wars. (HW)

Auraspice

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, auraspice was a drug used by Captain Oxus. It is a silver, powdery substance. This idea was originally found in the story treatment, when it was a secret cargo carried by Leia and General Skywalker. (2D, TAS)

Azoora

this woman was entertained by Han Solo while he and Chewbacca were trying to keep the peace on Aduba-3. She was dating the alien Warto at the time, and he jealously attacked Han. (MC)

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B-4711

this was the serial number of the stormtrooper dispatched when he tried to harass Chewbacca's family during a Life Day celebration. (SWH)

Bahiri

in the first draft of The Empire Strikes Back, Bahiri was Lando’s friend as chief. Bahiri was an alien eventually killed by Darth Vader, and his death turned Lando against the Empire. (TAS)

Baltarian Freighter

a popular transport ship used by Datos, Occo, and Quist in the first draft of Star Wars. (TAS)

Bantha

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Montross once destroyed a colony of Banthas, suggesting that Banthas were not the lumbering pack animals they evolved to be. (2D)

Bantha Squadron

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Bantha Squadron was one of the three main starfighter squadrons that attacked the Death Star. (2D)

Bantha Surprise

this dish is a succulent, hearty, yet inexpensive meal. (SWH)

Bantha Two

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Bantha Two was the callsign used by Luke Starkiller and Bail Antilles during the attack on the Death Star. (2D)

Battle of Condawn

in the third draft of Star Wars, Luke’s father was killed during this battle. The Kiber crystal was also stolen during the fighting by the Sith Lords of Alderaan. (TAS)

Barf

this Mawg was a companion to Lone Star, and worked with the smuggler on the Eagle 5. Barf was portrayed by John Candy in the film Spaceballs. (SB)

Beheboth

a backwater world that had a limited water supply. (MC)

Behemoth

this mystical creature was believed live beneath the mountains of Aduba-3. A large saurian, the Behemoth was called forth by Merri’s grandfather in an attempt to oust Serji-X Arogantus from power shortly after the Battle of Yavin. When he failed to control the beast, it began ravaging the countryside. Don-Wan Kihotay, along with Hedji and Han Solo, eventually learned that it could only be destroyed by a blast of pure energy. They used Kihotay’s lightsaber as a conductor for the Behemoth’s energy rays, focusing them on the creature itself and killing it. (MC)

Belderone

the Alliance and the Empire fought a vicious battle on this planet, where Darth Vader found an apprentice. (MC)

Belial

this star is the primary sun for the planet Serphidi. (MC)

Besspin-Kaaleita

this planet was one of several proposed as the Rebel base at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. In early script conferences, it was a garden world orbiting two stars. It had several other names all derived from the same base: Bestpenkoleta, Bestpenkoluta, etc. (TAS)

Bestpenkoleta

this planet was one of several proposed as the Rebel base at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. In early script conferences, it was a garden world orbiting two stars. It had several other names all derived from the same base: Bestpenkoluta, Besspin-Kaaleita, etc. (TAS)

Bestpenkoluta

this planet was one of several proposed as the Rebel base at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. In early script conferences, it was a garden world orbiting two stars. It had several other names all derived from the same base: Bestpenkoleta, Besspin-Kaaleita, etc. (TAS)

Biggs

in the original story treatment of Star Wars, Biggs was Leia’s seven-year-old brother. (TAS)

Black Hole Gang

this pirate group, led by Amaiza, was nearly destroyed by the Empire over Delphon. They managed to escape with a good deal of their number intact. (MC)

Blue Harvest

this was one of the names used by Lucasfilm to describe the production of Return of the Jedi. (TAS)

Bobbarine

one of the Bith band members who played in Ackmena's cantina. (SWH)

Bogan

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, this was the evil side of the Force of Others. (SGL)

Boma

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, a Boma is a five-foot-tall humanoid. They resemble a cross between a brown bear and a guinea pig, and was about five feet tall. (SGL, 2D)

Boma Six

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Boma Six is one of the starpilots from the Alliance who flies into battle against the Death Star. (2D)

Boma Squadron

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Boma Squadron was one of the three Alliance starfighter squadrons that attacked the Death Star. (2D)

Boma Two

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Boma Two is the callsign used by Chewie, who piloted one of the starfighters against the Death Star. (2D)

Boma-mush

a meal prepared by Oeeta for Han and Luke to eat. (2D)

Bomerwrights

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, the Bomerwrights are native to the planet Sullest, where they create laser swords. (2D)

Borg

this term was used to describe a race of half-human, half-droid beings in the Marvel Comics universe. (MC)

Breha

in the original story treatment of Star Wars, Breha was Leia’s mother, and the Queen of Aquilae. (TAS)

Brei, Shira

this Lieutenant became romantically involved with Luke Skywalker following the Battle of Hoth. (MC)

Brush-mouse

a desert creature native to Aduba-3. (MC)

Bum-Bum Extract

part of a meal served by Beru Lars in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope. (2D)

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C-3

in the first draft of Star Wars, C-3 was the name used for C-3PO. (TAS)

C-3 Droid

a series of humanoid automaton. (2D)

C-3PO

C-3PO's character began life as a bumbling Imperial officer captured by the rebels, in the first story treatment of Star Wars: A New Hope. He, along with R2-D2, evolved into a pair of automatons that provide a great deal of support to the Rebel Alliance. Initially, C-3PO was part of Human Cyborg Relations, and was a tall, humanoid android with gleaming skin. He was a greedy, cowardly machine who resembled a fast-talking con-man. (SGL, TAS)

C-3PO/Z195A46

according to the original Revell model kit, this was C-3PO’s serial number. C-3PO, as documented by the kit’s instructions, was manufactured by Imperial Cybernetics Corporation. (REV)

Calaranthum Root

a spice used in Bantha Surprise. (SWH)

Camie

she appears for the first time in the third draft of Star Wars. (TAS)

Cantros System

this system experienced a rash of Imperial activity following the Battle of Endor. (MC)

Celentery

a spice used in Bantha Surprise. (SWH)

Centares

Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa fled to this planet from the Wheel, and tried to buy a starship to return to Yavin 4. (MC)

Cheipa

this was the name for the Ewok chief Chirpa in the rough draft of Return of the Jedi. (TAS)

Chelchum

a spice used in Bantha Surprise. (SWH)

Chewbacca

Chewbacca has always been a Wookiee, although his role - and that of the Wookiees - has changed. In the original story treatment of Star Wars: A New Hope, Chewbacca is a Wookiee prince who helps Luke Skywalker rescue Leia Aguilae from Darth Vader and Valarium. Screenplay drafts have him assuming the more familiar role as Wookiee companion to Han Solo, although the first screenplay did not feature a human Han Solo. In the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Chewbacca was a sort of guard assigned to protect the starhips owned by Oxus and Jabba the Hutt. (SGL, 2D)

Chewchilla, the Wookiee Monster

Chewbacca's counterpart from the Star Wars: A New Hope send-up, Hardware Wars. (HW)

Chiaki

this race of serpent-like predators hunted the waters of Iskalon for stray Iskalons to kill and eat. (MC)

Chihdo

a Rodian smuggler who set off the traps which were located in the catacombs of Shawkan. (MC)

Chromium

this metal was rumored to be found in great quantities on Aduba-3, but the rumor was proved false. (MC)

City of Bone

a mysterious city found on the planet Mandalore. (MC)

Clieg

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Clieg is a member of Deak Starkiller's crew. He is killed when Darth Vader overtakes their ship. (2D)

Cloud Riders

Serji-X Arrogantus' band of galactic privateers, they held a village on Aduba-3 until Han Solo, Jaxxon, and a group of adventurers ousted them. (MC)

Club Obi-Wan

this was the name of the nightclub in which Indiana Jones tried to outsmart Lao Tse. (IJTD)

Cos Dashit

the rough draft of Star Wars names Cos Dashit as the Lord of Alderaan, Consul of the Supreme Tribunal, and Ruler of the Galactic Empire. (TAS)

Covina

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, covina is a smuggled substance. (2D)

Crimson Jack

this red-haired pirate ambushed Han Solo and Chewbacca, who were on their way to pay back Jabba the Hutt. He stolen their credits and stranded them on Aduba-3. Jack’s pirates struck from their hidden base using a fleet of starships captured from both the Alliance and the Empire. He personally commanded the pirates from a captured Star Destroyer. He had found the ship adrift shortly after the Battle of Yavin, killed all the personnel aboard it, and salvaged it with financial backing. He hoped to find a hidden treasure in the waters of Drexel, so that he could retire from piracy and enjoy life. The treasure was never found, and Jack fled Drexel to wait in ambush for Han. During the struggle that ensued, Jolli destroyed Jack’s Star Destroyer while Han shot and killed Jack in a blaster duel. (MC)

Critter

this was the early name used to refer to Yoda in drafts of The Empire Strikes Back. (TAS)

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Dafi

this mercenary often worked with Fud and Valance the bounty hunter. (MC)

Dagobah

in the story treatment of The Empire Strikes Back, Dagobah’s location was revealed to Luke Skywalker by a talisman given to him by Ben Kenobi’s spirit on Hoth. (TAS)

Dai

in the first draft of Star Wars, the Dai warriors were led by Akira Valor. The name "Dai" was eventually dropped, because of its close phonic relation to the word "die." (TAS)

Dai Noga

in the first draft of Star Wars, the Dai Noga replaced the Jedi Bendu. The name was eventually changed to Dai, then dropped altogether. It was eventually used to describe a one-eyede, jellyfish-like creature with tentacles. The name was "shortened" to the standard dianoga. (TAS)

Dani

this adventurer helped the Alliance destroy the bounty hunter base on Stenos. (MC)

Dark Helmet

Darth Vader's counterpart in the Star Wars: A New Hope parody, Spaceballs. Dark Helmet was portrayed by Rick Moranis. (SB)

Dark Planets

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, the Dark Planets were located in the Outlands. (2D)

Darker

this green, reptilian beast, cloaked in red robes, was the physical manifestation of all the instinctual anger, fear, and hatred that the natives of Arbra drained from themselves. It lurked on the planet in a sort of hybernation for eons before the Alliance tried to set up a base on Arbra. The Darker awoke, and was finally defeated in a battle with Chewbacca. (MC)

Darklighter

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Darklighter was a Padawan-Jedi who fell victim to the Bogan para-force. He learned the secrets of the Bogan, and taught them to a group of Sith pirates. Together, they became the Emperor's personal bodyguards. (2D)

Datos

one of three underground leaders known to Han Solo in the first draft of Star Wars. Along with Occo and Quist, he helped get Luke Skywalker off Utapau in a Baltarian freighter. (TAS)

Deak

as a friend of Luke’s, Deak first appears in the third draft of Star Wars. (TAS)

Death Star

in the rough drafts of Return of the Jedi, there were two Death Stars being built by the Empire. One was used to lure the Alliance away from the other, which was nearly completed. (TAS)

Del Andue

members of this alien race lived on Tatooine in the rough drafts of Return of the Jedi. They lived with Luke Skywalker, after the revelation that Darth Vader was his father. (TAS)

Delphon

this planet was the site of a battle between the Black Hole Gang and the Empire. (MC)

Denid

this Prince, from the planet Velmor, enlisted the aid of Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa when he tried to regain his throne. (MC)

Devil Squadron

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Devil Squadron was one of the three main Alliance starfighter squadrons that attacked the Death Star. (2D)

Dia Noga

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, it was rumored that the Sith Knights kept dia nogas in the belly of the Imperial City of Alderaan. This idea was modified to become the one-eyed, tentacled creature found in the Death Star trash compactor. Han Solo describes them as large, unnatural creatures which can only be defeated by a Jedi Bendu using the Force of Others. It is shaped like a cross between a large spider and a huge squid. (2D)

Diablo Cut

a section of Beggar’s Canyon on Tatooine. No one had ever flown through it until Luke Skywalker did, during a frantic run to bring Biggs Darklighter to a medical facility after he had been attacked by Tusken Raiders. (MC)

Diary of the Clone Wars

these were Ben Kenobi’s memoirs, from the third draft of Star Wars. Luke Skywalker claimed to have read it all. (TAS)

Dodana

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Dodana was a young General with the Alliance. He was in charge of preparing their forces to attack the Empire's battle station. (2D)

Dodonna

in the first draft of Star Wars, Dodonna replaced the character of Valorum. (TAS)

Domina

this Sister ruled the cloistered world of Monastery, and was in league with Darth Vader as part of a plot to capture Luke Skywalker. She also plotted against the Dark Lord, hoping to kill both Skywalker and Vader and take over the galaxy. (MC)

Don-Wan Kihotay

this old-timer, who claimed to be a Jedi Master, joined Han Solo and Jaxxon in liberating a village on Aduba-3 from the clutches of Serji-X Arrogantus and his Cloud Riders. During the battle in which Merri’s grandfather summoned the Behemoth to fight the Cloud Riders, Kihotay (sometimes spelled Kioti in the comics) sacrficed himself to save Amaiza. Somehow, though, he survived the killing blow, and set out to destroy the Behemoth. Soon joined by Han Solo and Hedji, they managed to defeat the creature. (MC)

Dot Matrix

this feminine droid was the servant of Princess Vespa. Dot Matrix's voice was provided by Joan Rivers in Spaceballs. (SB)

Dragon Lords

this group of natives on the planet Drexel had been exiled from their positions of technicians to the Master Machinesmiths because they were disgruntled by the oppressive Masters. Stranded at sea, they learned the ability to command and control the native sea-dragons, using them as mounts. This ability to control and command was primarily used by the Dragon Lords as a ruse, for they actually had discovered that the sea-dragons were intelligent creatures who welcomed the exiles. With the help of Han Solo and Luke Skywalker, they eventually overthrew Governor Quarg and reclaimed their world. (MC)

Drexel One

this water-covered planet, found in the Drexel System, is home to the sea-dragons. The Alliance scouted the system after the Battle of Yavin, hoping to find a planet suitable for a new base of operations. (MC)

Drogheda

Lando Calrissian got mixed up with this planet's queen and her rebellious sister. (MC)

Druidia

this planet, the homeworld of the Druids, was ruled by King Roland. (SB)

Duel, Rik

this adventurer helped the Alliance take out the bounty hunter base on Stenos. (MC)

Dune Cactus

this succulent is native to Aduba-3. (MC)

Durane, Giles

this weapons expert taught Leia Organa how to use a blaster. (MC)

Durellian Spice Extractor

in the rough draft of Return of the Jedi, Luke gave one of these machines to Jabba the Hutt as a gift. (TAS)

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Eagle 5

this Winnebago was owned by Lone Star. (SB)

Empire

Irvin Kerschner, the director of The Empire Strikes Back, made sure that all members of the Empire had British accents to differentiate them from the Alliance. (TAS)

EV-8D8

this droid, found in the second draft of Return of the Jedi, eventually became EV-9D9. (TAS)

Ewak

the name given to the Ewoks, in the rough draft of Return of the Jedi. (TAS)

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F-888

from the second Star Wars: A New Hope screenplay draft, this was a model of cargo trawler, similar to the TDF104. (2D)

Farce

the mystical counterpart of the Force in Hardware Wars. (HW)

FE-9Q

this was Jimm the Starkiller Kid’s uppity tractor robot. The droid sacrificed itself during the struggle to oust Serji-X Arogantus from power on Aduba-3, when Merri’s grandfather summoned the Behemoth. FE-9Q managed to cripple one of the Cloud Riders’ skyspeeders, then put itself in between Jimm and a killing laser bolt. (MC)

Fenn Shysa

one of the three surviving Mandalorian warriors (along with Boba Fett and Tobbi Dala), from an original group of 212. (MC)

Fixer

as a friend of Luke Skywalker, Fixer first shows up in the third draft of Star Wars. (TAS)

Fluke Starbucker

Luke Skywalker's counterpart from the Star Wars: A New Hope send-up, Hardware Wars. (HW)

Force of Others

the original version of the Force, this mystical bond between Jedi Templars gave them miraculous powers. (SGL)

Fud

this mercenary worked with Valance the bounty hunter, shortly after the Battle of Yavin. He and Dafi captured Jaxxon on a backwater planet, but the rabbit was rescued by Amaiza. (MC)

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Gamadar

Lando Calrissian tried to infiltrate this planet following the Battle of Hoth. (MC)

Golrath Station

this space station held information about the location of many of the Alliance's bases. It was eventually destroyed by the Alliance, before the Empire could recover the data. (MC)

Gordon

Gordon received a shipment of covina from Jabba and Oxus in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope. (2D)

Gormaanda

this four-armed alien chef has her own cooking show. (SWH)

Granicus

this planet, first encountered in the first draft of Star Wars, eventually became Alderaan. It was the capital of the new Empire. (TAS)

Granita Cluster

in the first draft of The Empire Strikes Back, Hoth was located in this area of the galaxy. (TAS)

Grau

the Imperial Major in charge of the base on Alashan. (MC)

Great Rift

the outer edges of the known galaxy, according to the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope. (2D)

Greeblie

a term used by the production designers and artists for the films, a greeblie is any technological-looking detail added to a starship or vehicle design. (SWSB, ESBSB)

Green Moon

this small world orbits the planet Had Abbadon. In the early drafts of Return of the Jedi, it was being cleaned to ease the overpopulation on Had Abbadon. It was known as Moon Base 1 to the Alliance, and Leia was sent there to prepare it as a meeting site for the Rebel fleet. (TAS)

Greyshade, Simon

this Imperial Senator was stationed on the Wheel, where he and Strom were setting up a scheme to discredit the Alliance. He ran a rigged gladiator arena on the space station, and once tried to kill Han Solo in a rigged match. (MC)

Grip of Tython

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, the grip of tython was referred to by Leia Lars. It is a method by which the Jedi Bendu hold their laser swords. (2D)

GS Unit

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, a GS unit seems to be a kind of driod references by C-3PO. (2D)

Gundark

a race of large, dinosaur-like creatures whose long tongues are coated with a sticky substance that allows them to latch onto their prey from a long range. (MC)

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Had Abbadon

in the rough drafts for Return of the Jedi, this world was the capital of the Galactic Empire. It was covered by overcrowded cities, and was perpetually shrouded in a brown haze. (TAS)

Ham Salad

Han Solo's counterpart from the Star Wars: A New Hope send-up, Hardware Wars. (HW)

Hardware Wars

a parody of Star Wars: A New Hope, Hardware Wars was written and directed by Ernie Fosselius, and was filmed and produced by Michael Weiss. The film was shot is six days, on a budget of about $8,000. It featured a number of household appliances as replacments for the high-tech Star Wars: A New Hope universe: a waffle iron replaced the Death Star, the Millennium Falcon was a steam iron, Artie Deco (R2-D2) was a vacuum cleaner. This 13-minute film became immensely popular. (HW)

Hedji

this Spiner warrior was one of the last of his species. He and Han Solo teamed up for a number of adventures following the Battle of Yavin, including ousting Serji-X Arogantus from his position on Aduba-3. (MC)

Helpmus

an alien who frequented Ackmena's cantina. (SWH)

Herdessa

Lumiya first appeared on this planet. (MC)

Hermi Odle

in the second draft of Return of the Jedi, Hermi Odle sat on C-3PO during Luke’s attempt to escape from Jabba the Hutt. His part in detaining C-3PO was replaced by Salacious Crumb. (TAS)

Hidden Fortress, The

this 1958 film by Akira Kurosawa influenced much of the early story of Star Wars. In the film, a young princess escapes from an enemy clan with her faithful commander. They travel through the countryside dressed as peasants, hiding their fortune in bundles of firewood. They are helped along by a pari of farmers who hoped to share in their wealth. (TAS)

High-hound

this race of humanoid avians are a blood-thirsty group which ravaged the settlements of Aduba-3. A group of them were shot down by Han Solo and Chewbacca shortly after the Battle of Yavin, when they were stranded on the planet. (MC)

High Beeser of Hoth

in the rough drafts of Return of the Jedi, this was title given to Bib Fortuna. (TAS)

Hiromi

this beetle-like species was native to the planet Zeltros. They had long antennae, and were a deceitful race. They were bent on dominating their world. They later set the Ewoks against the Lahsbees. The Hiromi stood about 1.5 meters tall, and dressed in gaudy red, tan, and purple clothing. After taking over the planet Zeltros, the Hiromi were at a loss as to what to do next. Thus, they were prime targets for the Tofs, who quickly subjugated the Hiromi. (MC)

Holdaack, Montross

a large, portly man whose body has been augmented over the years with prosthetics, he is the science officer on the ship run by Jabba the Hutt and Oxus. He appeared in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope. He and Han Solo are close friends. Montross' character was eventually replaced with Chewbacca. (2D)

Hoojib

a race of small, large-ears rabbit-like creatures that roamed the planet Arbra. They assisted the Alliance to some degree. (MC)

Hookyr the First

this Hirmoi leader was the primary force behind the Hiromi domination of Zeltros. Once he had conquered the planet, Hookyr ordered that a huge celebration be held. However, during the party, the Hiromi were overrun by the Tofs. (MC)

House of Tagge

this is the huge holding company headed by the Tagge family. (MC)

Huhk

the post-adolescent incarnation of the Lahsbee, the huhk is a two-meter-tall, fur-covered humanoid with a mean temper. (MC)

Human-Cyborg Relations

this group produced humanoid androids to ease the friction inherent in human-droid interaction. From the first draft of Star Wars. (TAS)

Hutlarian

an alien race. (MC)

Hutt Spaceport

the Millennium Falcon was parked here after Han Solo and Chewbacca escaped from Jabba the Hutt, in the rough draft of Return of the Jedi. (TAS)

Huu Tho

this was the name given to Owen Lars’ anthropologist character in the first draft of Star Wars. (TAS)

Hydracraft

this repuslor-skift is the primary mode of transportation on Drexel. (MC)

Hydra-skimmer

another term for a hydracraft. (MC)

Hyper-skip

a term used in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope for a jump through hyperspace. (2D)

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Imperial Cybernetics Corporation

according to the original Revell model kits, this was the corporation that manufactured both R2-D2 and C-3PO. (REV)

Imperial Legions of Alderaan

in the second screenplay drafy of Star Wars: A New Hope, the Imperial Legions of Alderaan were the armies of the Empire seeking to overthrow the Republica Galactica. (2D)

Iskalon

(1) this planet is the homeworld of a race of water-breathing humanoids known as Iskalons. The planet itself has no natural land formations. When the Iskalons joined the Alliance, they erected great pavilions on the ocean floor. These pavilions allowed air-breathing races of the Alliance to live with the Iskalons. (MC)

(2) the race of water-breathing humanoids native to the planet Iskalon, these creatures have gills for breathing, large pointed ears, and small tendrils that flow from the corners of their mouths. The Iskalons were active members of the Alliance. (MC)

Itchy

Chewbacca's father, Itchy is an old, grey-haired Wookiee who looks after Chewie's family on Kashyyyk when he's off on adventures. (SWH)

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Jabba the Hutt

in the second draft of the Star Wars: A New Hope screenplay, Jabba the Hutt was the huge captain of the pirate ship on which Han Solo served as cabin boy. He was also a human. (2D)

In the original filming of Star Wars: A New Hope, Jabba was portrayed by a large man dressed in rags. (SW)

In the Marvel comics adaptation of Star Wars: A New Hope, Jabba the Hutt resembles a Nimbanese-like humanoid. (MC)

Jawa

in the first draft of Star Wars, Jawas replaced Wookiees. (TAS)

Jaxxon

this member of the species Lepus carnivorus joined Han Solo and a rag-tag team of starfaring adventurers in order to defeat Serji-X Arrogantus on Aduba-3. Jaxxon was nearly killed in the battle, and was saved at the last moment by Amaiza. He was busy telling her about his mother and 79 sibings, in an effort to impress her, during most of the fight. (MC)

Jedi Bendu

from the rough draft of Star Wars, the Jedi Bendu were hunted to extinction by the Knights of the Sith. In the first draft of the Star Wars: A New Hope screenplay, the Jedi Bendu were the 100,000-year-old Imperial Space Force, and were temporarily called the Dai Noga. They were battling the Knights of the Sith for control of the galaxy. They were modified in the second draft, and were the group who controlled the Ashla Force. They were led by someone called Skywalker and his twelve children. (SGL, TAS)

Jedi Templar

in the original story treatment of Star Wars: A New Hope, the Jedi Templar were warriors who, in the twenty-third century, were called upon by the Alliance of Independent Systems to battle the Knights of the Sith. (SGL)

Jerjerrod

in the early drafts of Return of the Jedi, Jerjerrod was a Grand Moff dispatched by the Emperor himself to keep an eye on Darth Vader. (TAS)

Ji-ant

this antennaed creature is native to Aduba-3. (MC)

Jimm the Starkiller Kid

this frustrated young farmboy from Aduba-3 joined Han Solo and Jaxxon in liberating an Aduban village from the clutches of Serji-X Arrogantus and his Cloud Riders. After defeating the Behemoth and bringing down Serji-X Arogantus’ Cloud Riders in a titanic battle, Jimm fell in love with the native Aduban Merri and remained on the planet to marry her. They eventually had a child. Their lives were disrupted when Valance mistook him for Luke Skywalker. Jaxxon and Amaiza managed to deflect the bounty hunter’s attack. (MC)

Jode

this Rebel commander was stationed on Green Moon, in the rough draft of Return of the Jedi. (TAS)

Jolli

this female pirate served with Crimson Jack during the years following the Battle of Yavin. She became jealous of Leia’s presence among the pirates, shortly after they met on Drexel, and began flirting and teasing Jack’s pirates. Once she had them hooked, she beat them and fought them off. Much of her behavior seems to be traced to her parents. Her father was a fugitive from the Empire, and Jolli and her mother were abandoned on an outlaw world. Her mother was killed in a firefight, and Jolli vowed to prove herself against any man at any time. She eventually defied Crimson Jack, shooting her fellow pirates before crashing Jack’s Star Destroyer. (MC)

Jom Trader

a nomad traveling the wastes of Utapau. (2D)

Jud Stone

found on Utapau, a jud stone is used for carving. (2D)

Junction

Valance the Hunter nearly captured Luke Skywalker on this planet. (MC)

Jundland

in the second draft of Star Wars, Jundland was a city on the edge of the Dune Sea on Utapau. R2-D2 and C-3PO landed near Jundland after escaping from Darth Vader. (TAS)

Jus-Endor

in the second draft of Return of the Jedi, this was the name for Green Moon, although there is no mention of a planet like Had Abbadon. (TAS)

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Kabray

Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa were involved in an interplanetary delegation on this space station. (MC)

Kadar, Lando

in the first draft of The Empire Strikes Back, Lando was a refugee from the Clone Wars who lived on Hoth. He lived as one of the few honest smugglers, and was a friend of Han Solo. (TAS)

Kayos

in the original story treatment of Star Wars, Kayos was Leia’s father, and the King of Aquilae. (TAS)

Kazan

an Alliance starship Captain who commanded the cruiser RS Reekvange in search of Han Solo and Chewbacca, who were waylayed by Imperial forces on their way to Kashyyyk for a Life Day celebration. (SWH)

Kelnor

an alien who frequented Ackmena's cantina. (SWH)

Kenobi, Ben

Ben Kenobi doesn't appear until the third screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, in which he is a shabby desert rat who used to be a commander in the White Legions and a friend of Anakin Starkiller. He saves Luke Starkiller from the Sandpeople, but cannot be persuaded to aid the rebels. He goes off in search of the Kiber Crystal, and is wounded by Darth Vader in a duel. He is then rescued by Han Solo and Luke Starkiller, giving the Kiber Crystal to Luke for safe keeping. (SGL, TAS)

Ketbrae

in the early story conferences for The Empire Strikes Back, Ketbrae (also known as Kettlebrae) was a gas giant. It eventually became Bespin. (TAS)

Kettlebrae

in the early story conferences for The Empire Strikes Back, Ketbrae (also known as Ketbrae) was a gas giant. It eventually became Bespin. (TAS)

Keyoran

known as the Hunter's World, Keyoran was the site of a base used by IG-88 and Bossk. (MC)

Kiber Crystal

in the second draft of the Star Wars: A New Hope screenplay, the Kiber Crystal was a legendary stone that controlled the Force of Others. It was a small, diamond-like stone that intensified either side of the Force, Ashla or Bogan. In the third screenplay draft, Ben Kenobi obtains the crystal before Darth Vader can, and gives to Luke Starkiller. Luke uses the crystal to attack and destroy the Death Star. (SGL)

Kinooine

Luke Skywalker and Lumiya battled on this world. (MC)

Kiro

this Alliance supporter assisted Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa on Iskalon. (MC)

Kit Bashing

this is a term used by the model makers at Industrial Light and Magic. It refers to the use of parts from a multitude of plastic model kits to create futuristic starships. (SWG)

Knights of the Sith

in the rough draft of Star Wars, the Knights of the Sith were a ferocious group of soldiers for the new Empire. They eventually became known as the Legions of Lettau in the first draft. In the first draft of the Star Wars: A New Hope screenplay, the Knights of the Sith were a sinister, evil warrior sect led by the Emperor. They were battling the Jedi Bendu for control of the galaxy. They were used in a similar role in the second screenplay draft. (SGL, 2D, TAS)

Kopa Khan

this great god descended from the stars and lived in sacred pyramids until he mysteriously disappeared. Prophecy says he will return someday. (SWH)

Korteen Asteroid Belt

this ring of planetary wreckage was ruled by Quarg’s father during the last years of the Old Republic. He held sway in the belt by using a sonic jammer to disable passing ships. He would then board the ships and take control of them, sending the survivors off in lifepods while salvaging anything and everything he could to make a profit. (MC)

Krake's Planet

this planet was the site of an Imperial databank. (MC)

Krelman

this parton of Ackmena's cantina fell deeply in love with her. He is from an alien race which drinks through the top of their heads. (SWH)

Kuroland

in the rough draft of Star Wars, this was the name of the no-man’s-land desert of Townowi. (TAS)

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Lahsbane

this planet is the homeworld of the Lahsbee race. (MC)

Lahsbee

this race of pink and blue felines inhabits the planet Lahsbane. The Lahsbee, averaging less than a meter in height, are the adolescent form of the war-loving Huhk. (MC)

Lars, Beru

in the first draft of Star Wars, Beru accompanied her husband Owen to the Wookiee planet to study their cusomts. In the second screenplay draft, Beru was Owen’s wife and Leia’s mother. (TAS)

Lars, Leia

in the second draft of the Star Wars: A New Hope screenplay, Leia Lars was the daughter of Owen Lars, and seemed to be Luke Starkiller's cousin. She is a headstrong, sixteen-year-old girl who knows about her family's involvement with the Rebel Alliance. In a teaser for the second episode of Adventures of the Starkiller, Leia is referred to as the Princess of Ondes. (SGL)

Lars, Owen

in the first draft of the Star Wars: A New Hope screenplay, Owen Lars was an anthropologist studying quaint Wookiee customs. He and his wife, Beru, lived in a treehouse on the Wookiee planet of Yavin. In the second screenplay draft, Owen Lars became the father of Leia Lars, Luke Starkiller's missing cousin. He knew of the locatiuon of Angel Blue. In the third screenplay draft, Owen became the gruff, adoptive uncle of Luke Starkiller. In this draft, Owen was stealing Luke's savings to keep his farm going. (SGL, TAS)

Lars Owen

Deak Starkiller believed that Lars Owen would lead R2-D2 and C-3PO to Angel Blue. (TAS)

Legions of Lettau

this was the name given to the Knights of the Sith in the first draft of Star Wars. (TAS)

Leia

in the rough draft of Star Wars, Leia was pursued by the Empire when she fled to Ophuchi. The story treatment noted that she was a native of Aquilae. She appears only briefly in the second drafts, and was finally given the last name "Organa" in the third draft. (TAS)

Lepus carnivorus

a species of two-meter tall, green-furred, carnivorous rabbits. (MC)

Lex-321

in the second draft of the Star Wars: A New Hope screenplay, this was an Imperial computer system. (2D)

Life Day

a Wookiee celebration of life. (SWH)

Lone Star

this starship captain was the owner of the Eagle 5, and worked with Barf the Mawg as a smuggler. He was in debt to Pizza the Hutt for 1,000,000 credits, and accepted King Roland's offer to rescue Princess Vespa to pay off the debt. (SB)

Ludicrous Speed

this starship velocity rate was greater than ridiculous speed. (SB)

Ludlow

a Rodian who frequented Ackmena's cantina. (SWH)

Lumiya

(1) this mysterious woman was the leader of a group of Imperial soldiers on Herdessa. She revealed herself as a Dark Side adept, and later joined forces with the Nagai to try and take over the galaxy. (MC)

Lumpy

Chewbacca's son, he is a rapidly-growing Wookiee who has a great technical aptitude and a hatred of the Empire. (SWH)

Lunaweed

this plant is often chewed, although it causes the user to act incoherently. (MC)

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M'ust

a race of cave-dwelling aliens that worship eternally-burning fires on an unspecified planet. (MC)

Magno-system

the propulsion system of a landspeeder. (2D)

Malla

Chewbacca's mate, this female Wookiee cares for their son, Lumpy, and Chewie's father, Itchy, when Chewie is off on an adventure. (SWH)

Mandalore

Boba Fett's home planet. (MC)

Manthas

the title given to the rank-and-file stormtroopers in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope. (2D)

Marekal, Ovan

at the enf of the first draft of The Empire Strikes Back, Han Solo left the Alliance on Besspin-Kaleida to search for this man, his step-father. (TAS)

Marsh Arabs

in the early drafts of The Empire Strikes Back, the Marsh Arabs lived on the planet Dagobah in small houses like Yoda’s. (TAS)

Massassi

the outpost used by the Alliance on Yavin, from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope. (TAS)

Master Machinesmith

this was the title bestowed upon those individuals who managed to keep hardware operational on Drexel. (MC)

Mawg

this strange humanoid race is half-man, half-dog. They are characterized by their tall ears and long tails. (SB)

Maze-fly

an swarming insect native to Aduba-3. (MC)

Maze-stalk

this plant is grown on Aduba-3. (MC)

Merri

this native of Aduba-3 was saved by Han Solo when he was stranded on the planet shortly after the Battle of Yavin. Her grandfather summoned the Behemoth, in an effort to bring down Serji-X Arogantus, but was unable to control. Don-Wan Kihotay, Hedji, and Han Solo destroyed the creature, while Merri fell in love with Jimm the Starkiller Kid. They eventually got married and had a child. (MC)

Merson Slavers

this feared group of slavers were once foiled by Obi-Wan Kenobi, when they tried to hijack a pleasure cruise some years before the Clone Wars. (MC)

Mici Shabandar

this Alliance operative helped Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa capture the prototype Imperial warship, the Staraker. (MC)

Minch

Yoda’s name in the first draft of The Empire Strikes Back. (TAS)

Minch Yoda

Yoda’s name in the story treatment of The Empire Strikes Back. (TAS)

Mind Evaporator

this device, which resembles a chair with a helmet attached, is used to provide the user with a virtual reality experience. The exact experience is contained on a data tape, and can be replayed over and over. (SWH)

Molock, Sate

in the second draft of The Empire Strikes Back, Sate Molock was the Emperor’s Grand Vizier. (TAS)

Monastery

a planet on which Luke Skywalker encountered Sister Domina. (MC)

Monduth

a creature which is sensitive to the Bogan para-force. (2D)

Moon Base 1

the code name of Green Moon, from the early drafts of Return of the Jedi. (TAS)

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N-class Freighter

a starship design. (MC)

Naffer

this Imperial Captain spotted the Millennium Falcon just before the Alliance attacks Had Abbadon, in the rough draft of Return of the Jedi. (TAS)

Nagai

(1) this race of villianous aliens came from beyond the known galaxy to wreak havoc on Zeltros. They later allied themselves with Lumiya. When they realized that the Tofs were trying to take over the galaxy, the Nagai joined with the New Republic and the Imperial remnants to overcome the Tofs. (MC)

Negavo

a spice used in Bantha Surprise. (SWH)

New

this Alliance Captain greeted Han Solo and Chewbacca prior to the meeting in which the Alliance planned the attack on Had Abbadon. He was first encountered in the revised rough draft of Return of the jedi. (TAS)

Nikta

this is an alcoholic beverage brewed on Aduba-3. (MC)

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Occo

one of three underground leaders known to Han Solo in the first draft of Star Wars. Along with Datos and Quist, he helped get Luke Skywalker off Utapau in a Baltarian freighter. (TAS)

Oeeta

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Oeeta was Han Solo's Boma girlfriend. (2D)

Oeta

this was the name used to replace Biggs as Leia’s younger brother in the first draft of Star Wars. (TAS)

Ogana

this planet, introduced in the rough draft of Star Wars, was believed to be the stronghold of Deak Starkiller’s allies. (TAS)

Ogana Major

a major planet in the Republica Galactica, from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope. Ogana Major was where Luke Starkiller's father was hiding, since Ogana Major was a primary source of power for the Alliance. Ogana Major, the precursor to the planet Alderaan in the final script, was destroyed by the Empire. (2D)

Ogana System

planetary system which contain Ogana Major, from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope. (2D)

Omega Frost

a superweapon developed by Baron Orman Tagge for use against the Alliance. (MC)

Oncho

this village leader was a native of Aduba-3. He honored Han Solo for saving Merri’s life. (MC)

Ophichi

after Han Solo and Montross steal the starship from Jabba the Hutt and Oxus, in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, he suggests that they head for Ophichi and hide out. It is referred to as one of the southern systems. (2D)

Ophuchi

this planet was introduced in the story treatment of Star Wars, and was friendly to the rebellion and Princess Leia. (TAS)

Orleon

Han Solo and Chewbacca were beseiged by Jabba the Hutt and the native stone mites on this planet. Han Solo got Jabba to cancel the debt he owed while on Orelon. (MC)

Outland Kesseliam Dragoons

this group was led by Grande Mouff Tarkin. (2D)

Outland Spaceport

this starport, located on the planet Dantooine, is where Imperial Cybernetics Corporation shipped their newly-constructed droids. From Outland, they were distributed to the various Imperial worlds for usage. (REV)

Outlands

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, the Outlands were a group of worlds at the fringes of the Empire. Much of the Rebel Alliance support came from there. The Outland worlds were known as the Dark Planets. (2D)

Outworlds

this is an area of the galaxy far from most hyperspace routes. (MC)

Oxus

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Oxus was the Captain of the starship on which Han Solo served as cabin boy. Oxus was a huge man, often referred to as gross in size. His face is composed of scars and wounds, alluding to his prowess as a pirate and killer. He is often referred to as the Terror of the Outlands. (2D)

Oxus, Clieg

in the first draft of Star Wars, Clieg Oxus replaced Clieg Whitsun as General Luke Skywalker’s attache. (TAS)

 

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Padawan-Jedi

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, a Padawan-Jedi was a Jedi Bendu apprectice, not yet fully proficient in the use of the Force of Others. (2D)

Panos System

Luke Skywalker chased the Millennium Falcon to this star system, after it escaped from the Reekvange. There, he was led into a trap by Boba Fett, who saved him from a creature on an unspecified moon. Fett won Luke's confidence, in an effort to infiltrate the Alliance. He would then provide the location of the Alliance's bases to Darth Vader. (SWH)

Para-Mark

from the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, a para-mark was a measure of time. (2D)

U.S.S. Pasteur

from the Star Trek-The Next Generationtm television series. In the Episode "All Good Things...", Doctor Beverly Crusher was named Captain of the Hope-class starship U.S.S. Pasteur, Star Fleet Registry NCC 59929. The dedication plaque, which was hung on the bridge, indicated that the ship had been built at the Marin County Star Fleet Yards, Skywalker Division, United Federation of Planets. This was a nod to LucasFilm and Industrial Light & Magic, who helped produced some of the series' special effects.

Patch-4

this disposal planet was home to a species of giant worm. (MC)

Pera

this race of aliens was encountered by Han Solo and Chewbacca on Aduba-3. The Pera found there rode banthas for transportation. (MC)

Pestage, Sate

in the revised second draft of The Empire Strikes Back, Sate Pestage replaced Sate Molock as the Emperor’s Grand Vizier. (TAS)

Pizza the Hutt

this disgusting creature was a minor crimelord. Lone Star was indebted to him for 100,000 credits, but was delinquent on his payments. Pizza upped the debt to 1,000,000 credits. (SB)

Porkins, Tono

this was the name used in the Marvel Comics adaptation of Star Wars: A New Hope for Jek Porkins. (MC)

Power Guild

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, the Power Guild, along with the Transport Guild, arranged for a series of assassinations within, and rigged elections of, the ranks of the Great Senate. They then took control of the Senate, but were opposed by the Jedi Bendu. The Guilds declared the Jedi traitors, and tried and executed most of them. The Guild-controlled Senate then twisted the laws to their own designs, and the Empire was born. (2D)

Prime Directive

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, the prime directive was a series of commands issued to droids. They were the droid's primary motiviations, and could only be altered by using certain override commands. (2D)

Primus

this leader of the Iskalons welcomed the Alliance to Iskalon. (MC)

Princess of Ondes

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, there is a teaser for the story's second episode. The Lars family is killed, and a search is begun for Leia, the Princess of Ondes. (SGL)

PT-27

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, the PT-27 was a pod-like car that travelled through a vacuum tube. It was the precursor to the lift tubes seen on the Death Star. (2D)

Puck

this was the name used to replace Windom as Leia’s younger brother in the first draft of Star Wars. (TAS)

Punch Chips

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Han Solo was supposed to turn them around aboard the starship owned by Jabba the Hutt and Oxus. (2D)

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Quarg

this fat governor of the planet Drexel One commanded a huge ship that operated in the oceans of the planet, making war against the sea-dragons and their Dragon Lord masters. Quarg was eventually unseated by Luke Skywalker and Han Solo. His father was the former Governor of the Korteen Asteroid Belt, who escaped to Drexel when the New Republic interrupted his mining activities. His father had been using sonic jammers to wreck ships near the belt and salvage their cargo. Quarg used the jammers to cause pain to the sea-dragons, which felt intense pain in the ultrasonic ranges they were used to communicating with. In a climactic battlem Quarg was defeated in the oceans by Han Solo and Luke Skywalker, falling off his city-ship and drowning in the churning seas. (MC)

Quist

one of three underground leaders known to Han Solo in the first draft of Star Wars. Along with Datos and Occo, he helped get Luke Skywalker off Utapau in a Baltarian freighter. (TAS)

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R-2 Droid

a series of astromechanic droids. (2D)

R2-D2

in the rough draft of Star Wars, R2-D2 was a fusion droid. He was a one-meter tall cylinder with three claw-arms and a mass of lights surrounding a radatr eye. He spoke Basic in the first draft, but was given computer speech in the second draft. Contrary to his bull-headed approach in the films, R2-D2 was conservatie and obeident in early drafts. As with C-3PO, R2-D2 began life as an Imperial agent who was captured by the Rebel Alliance. This mirrored the film The Hidden Fortress. By the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, R2 had become the short, three-legged, astromech droid of the films. The name R2-D2 came from the label on a film can George Lucas happened to notice. R2-D2 is short for "Reel 2, Dialogue 2." (2D, TAS)

Rabbit’s Foot

this is the N-class freighter owned by Jaxxon. He and Amaiza used it to race Valance to Aduba-3, but the ship was shot down in a brief firefight over the planet. (MC)

Raider Squadron

this was Crimson Jack’s personal starfighter squadron, used to protect his amassed fleet. (MC)

Ramiz

this native of Aduba-3 approached Han Solo and Chewbacca and asked them to help the locals break the grip of Serji-X Arogantus. A poor farmer, Ramiz saw Han and Chewie subdue Warto and his cronies in a bar, and realized that they might be able to help. (MC)

Rampage

one of three Imperial-class Star Destroyers under the command of Lumiya, following the Battle of Endor. (SWG)

Rebel Alliance

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, the Rebel Alliance was a group of seventy small star systems opposing the Empire. (2D)

RS Reekvange

this Alliance star cruiser, under the command of Captain Kazan, was dispatched to search for Han Solo and Chewbacca. (SWH)

Republica Galactica

the name given to the intergalactic civilization that was rocked by civil war and lawless barbarism in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope. (SGL)

Restraining Pole

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, these weapons were used to control hostile prisoners. (2D)

Revenant

one of two Nebulon-B frigates under the command of Lumiya, following the Battle of Endor. (SWG)

Revenge of the Jedi

Lucasfilm used this name for Return of the Jedi in order to throw off the press and media during production. Twentieth-Century Fox started to promote the film using this name, well before Lucasfilm gave them the go-ahead. (TAS)

Ridiculous Speed

this starship velocity rate was faster than lightspeed but not as fast as ludicrous speed. (SB)

Rock Hornet

this swarming insect was native to Tatooine. (MC)

Roland

this King of the Druids was Princess Vespa's father. King Roland was portrayed by Dick Van Patten in Spaceballs. (SB)

R2-D2/Y477Q90

according to the original Revell model kit, this was R2-D2's serial number. The kit’s instruction sheet claimed that R2-D2 was built by Imperial Cybernetics Corporation. (REV)

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Sand Bat

this creature, native to Tatooine, has a poisonous venom used by Tusken Raiders to tip their gaderffi sticks. (MC)

Sand-rat

a desert creature native to Aduba-3. (MC)

Sandage

from the first draft of Star Wars, Sandage was a corrupt Count from the planet Aquilae, and a member of the Senate. (TAS)

Sanders

this Colonel served under Dark Helmet aboard the Spaceball One. (SB)

Sansanna

a form of spice. (MC)

Saundan

this gruff, old, human trader runs a small mercantile on Kashyyyk. He is a secret member of the Alliance, and tries his best to keep the Empire from harming the Wookiees. He has a special place in his heart for Chewbacca's family. (SWH)

Schwartz

from Spaceballs, this was the comical counterpart of the Force, as when Dark Helmet says, "I see your Schwartz is as big as mine." (SB)

Scorpion IV

one of four Corellian CR90 Corvettes under the command of Lumiya, following the Battle of Endor. (SWG)

Sea Cabbage

a plant grown in the oceans of Drexel. (MC)

Sea-dragon

a large, dragon-like creature inhabiting the waters of Drexel One, a planet in the Drexel System. They are intelligent creatures that communicate over ultra-sonic frequencies. The sea-dragons accepted and even welcomed the Dragon Lords when the humans were first exiled, and agreed to help them overthrow Quarg. The baby dragons were used as spies. Quarg used a sonic jammer to injure the sensitive hearing of the sea-dragons, but Han Solo managed to destroy the weapon before it could do serious harm. (MC)

Seoul 5

this ancient world was one the site of an Imperial base. (MC)

Sepr

a reptilian species native to the planet Serphidi. (MC)

Serial Torpedo

a form of missile used by the Alliance. (MC)

Serji-X Arrogantus

this gang leader of the hill-dwelling Cloud Riders was overtaking the planet Aduba-3 when Han Solo and Chewbacca were stranded there. He was eventually overthrow by Solo, Jaxxon, and their band of adventurers. (MC)

Serphidi

the fourth planet in the Belial System, it is the homeworld of the Sepr race. (MC)

Seven Moves

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, the seven moves are referred to by Leia Lars. They are a series of actions performed by the Jedi Bendu. (2D)

Shalyvane

(1) this planet was Shira Brei's homeworld. (MC)

(2) this planet was Shira Brie's forged homeworld, as part of the cover provided to her by Darth Vader. She infiltrated the Alliance in the city of Chinshassa. (SWG)

Shawkan

this planet's dense catacombs were littered with traps. (MC)

Shiva IV

Princess Leia battled an Imperial warlord on this planet. (MC)

Sikurdian Battle-Axe

a dangerous weapon described in issue 7 of the Marvel Comics series. (MC)

Sise System

this planetary system was the hiding place of the Alliance prior to the attack on Had Abbadon, in the rough draft of Return of the Jedi. (TAS)

Siseman

in the rough draft of Return of the Jedi, this city was the site of the Alliance’s planning session for the attack on Had Abbadon. General Madine presided over the preparations. It was located in the Sise System. (TAS)

Sith Lords of Alderaan

in the thirs draft of Star Wars, these warriors steal the Kiber Crystal during the Battle of Condawn. (TAS)

Sk'ar

this Imperial General was defeated by Leia Organa and Warlord Aron. (MC)

Skyspeeder

the mode of transportation used by the Cloud Riders on Aduba-3. (MC)

Skywalker

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Skywalker was the legendary father of twelve children. They were the precursors of the Jedi Bendu and controlled the Ashla Force. He was a god-like being with a long, silver beard, flowing white robes, and penetrating eyes. The Skywalker was the being who discovered the Force and its two sides – Ashla and Bogan. It was also the return code phrase used by Luke Starkiller when C-3PO approaches him and calls him Angel Blue. (SGL, 2D, TAS)

Skywalker, Luke

the character of Luke Skywalker was originally that of Princess Leia’s faithful commander and protector. He was a long-time friend of Kane Starkiller, and agreed to continue the training of Kane’s son Annikin. This character was introduced in the second draft as Deak’s brother. Luke later became a Jedi Knight, one of only two surviving, who helped Leia Aguilae and her family escape Darth Vader and Valarium. From the first screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Luke is one of two surviving Jedi Bendu. The other is Kane Starkiller. (SGL, TAS)

Slave I

the design of Boba Fett’s starship was inspired by the streetlamps outside Elstree Studios in London. (ADV)

Slivilith

a race of huge, bat-like creatures that possess a limited intellect. The greenish slivilith have manta-like mouths, no limbs, and a series of whiplike tendrils on their tails. They floated through the vacuum of space before landing on Arbra, where they were destroyed by the Hoojibs and the Alliance. (MC)

Sloth Pit

in the rough draft of Return of the Jedi, this was where Jabba tortured his victims. It eventually became the Sarlacc Pit. (TAS)

Slzzk

this Hutlarian served as Valance’s first mate. When the mercenary band attacked Telos-4, it was Slzzk who discovered Don-Wan Kihotay and learned of Luke Skywalker’s presence on Aduba-3. After a brief firefight with the Rabbit’s Foot, Slzzk and the crew search the ship for Alliance survivors. Slzzk is shot by Amaiza. (MC)

Solay

this exotic world was once visited by Luke Skywalker, during his hunt for a New Republic traitor. (MC)

Solo, Han

in the original outline of Star Wars, Han Solo was a Jedi Knight and friend of General Skywalker. In the story treatment, be became a friend of Luke Skywalker and Anakin Starkiller, the two surviving Jedi Knights. He enlisted the help of Datos, Occo, and Quist in getting Skywalker off Utapau. In the first screenplay draft, this character was dropped. A gilled, green-skinned alien with no nose was added as a smuggler. This character was modified for the second screenplay draft to be a Corellian pirate, much like the version of Han Solo seen in the films. This pirate was a burly, bearded, flamboyant man, accompanied by his girlfriend, Oeeta, and Chewbacca the Wookiee. This Han Solo was a cabin-boy on a starship owned by Oxus and Jabba the Hutt. (SGL, 2D, TAS)

Son Hhat

in the first draft of Star Wars, Son Hhat replaced Cos Dashit as the Emperor of the galaxy. (TAS)

Son of the Sun, The

from the Journal of the Whills 3:12, this was the name given to the savior of the galaxy. In the original outline for Star Wars, the opening crawl proclaimed, "And in time of greatest despair there shall come a savior and he shall be known as THE SON OF THE SUN." (TAS)

Sonic Jammer

this tool was used as a weapon by Quarg’s father. With a group of jammers spread through the Korteen Asteroid Belt, he wrecked passing ships and tore them apart for salvage. The Old Republic eventually ran him off, and he fled to Drexel. Once there, he discovered that the devices affected the hearing of the sea-dragons, and he tried to defeat the Dragon Lords by using the jammers on their mounts. Han Solo and Luke Skywalker destroyed the devices, allowing the dragons and Dragon Lords to defeat Quarg. (MC)

Spaceball

this planet was the base of operations for Dark Helmet. (SB)

Spaceball One

Dark Helmet's command ship. (SB)

Spaceballs

Mel Brooks' comedic send-up of Star Wars: A New Hope, Spaceballs was a full-length feature with Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet. The basic plot revolved around the merchandising of the film itself. (SB)

Spacer’s Hill

this low mountain, found on Aduba-3, was the site of a cemetary used to bury natives and their companions. (MC)

Spectre

one of two Nebulon-B frigates under the command of Lumiya, following the Battle of Endor. (SWG)

Spiner

a race of quill-covered, porcupine-like warriors. (MC)

Sprites

this was the name used by Han Solo to describe the loose affiliation formed by himself, Chewbacca, Amaiza, Jaxxon, Don-Wan Kihotay, and Jimm the Starkiller Kid. He took the name from a joke Amaiza made about Merri being no bigger than a Wodanian wood-sprite. (MC)

SPT188544

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, this was the Imperial code which indicated a prisoner transfer. (2D)

SR-2

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, SR-2 was the callsign of one of Darth Vader's wingmen, during the Alliance attack on the Death Star. (2D)

Staraker

this prototype Imperial warship was stolen by Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa. (MC)

Starkiller

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, the prophets foresaw a son of an aged Jedi Knight that would overthrow the Empire. He would be a descendant of the Jedi Knight known as Starkiller. Darth Vader apparently was assigned to kill all the descendants of the Starkiller, but Deak and Luke were two survivors. The primary descendant in any generation would hold a gold medallion bearing the crest of the Starkiller. (2D)

Starkiller, Annikin

one of the two surviving Jedi Knights, and friend to Luke Skywalker, from the original story treatment of Star Wars. Annikin was revised in the first screenplay draft of Star Wars as the eighteen-year-old son of Kane Starkiller. Annikin's brother, Biggs, searches Annikin out in hopes that the two of them can rescue their father from the Emperor. In the rough draft, Annikin was sent to rescue Leia. This later version of Annikin became Luke Skywalker in the final script. Annikin was used again in the third screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, this time as the deceased father of Luke Starkiller. (SGL, TAS)

Starkiller, Biggs

in the first screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Biggs Starkiller is the older brother of Anakin Starkiller. He searches out Annikin in hopes of recruiting him to help rescue their father, Kane, from the Emperor. This character eventually became Han Solo. In the second screenplay draft, Biggs becomes Deak’s younger brother, the seven-year-old twin brother of Windy Starkiller. (SGL, TAS)

Starkiller, Deak

in the first draft of Star Wars, Deak was the 10-year-old brother of Annikin Starkiller. In the treatment, he was a blond-haired boy with a large scratch on his cheek. He was killed by a Sith Knight who lands on Utapau and attacks the Starkiller family. In the second screenplay draft of Star Wars, Deak Starkiller is the 25-year-old brother of Luke Starkiller. He is also the captain of a group of Jedi Bendu, and commanded the ship one which R2-D2 and C-3PO were working. He is captured by Darth Vader, and his brother comes to his rescue. The second draft indicates that Deak was captured on Alderaan, after a lasersword duel. (SGL, TAS)

Starkiller, Kane

in the first screenplay draft of Star Wars, Kane Starkiller is one of two surviving Jedi Bendu. He was the father of Annikin, Deak, Biggs and Windy Starkiller, and hid on the planet Utapau from the Sith Knights. Kane was described as a burly man dressed in the distinctive robes of a Jedi, and was training his sons to be Jedi. Kane was a native of the planet Aquilae. The story treatment for Star Wars indicates that he wore his Jedi robes to disguise the fact that – except for his head and right arm - he was a cyborg. He and the other survivior, Luke Skywalker, believed in the "Force of Others." Kane's character evolved into the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi. (SGL, TAS)

Starkiller, Leia

in the first screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Leia Starkiller is the daughter of Kane Starkiller. She was sent away to a distant galaxy for safekeeping until the Jedi bendu can eliminate the threat from the Knights of the Sith. (SGL)

Starkiller, Luke

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Luke Starkiller is the young boy who must rescue his brother Deak from Darth Vader. Luke's role is modified for the third draft, in which he becomes a farmboy and son of the famous, but deceased, Jedi Knight, Anakin Starkiller. (SGL)

Starkiller, Windy

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Windy is Deak’s brother, and the twin of Biggs Starkiller. Both were seven years old. (TAS)

Stenos

Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, and Chewbacca sought the bounty hunter Bossk on this planet. (MC)

Stone Mite

a creature, native to Orleon, that could eat through rock, metal, and most other substances. (MC)

Strom

this Imperial Commander was working for Senator Greyshade on the Wheel. (MC)

Styx System

Luke Skywalker often dreamed of eing Commander Skywalker, a star-fighter who frees slaves in this far-flung system. (MC)

Sullest

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Sullest is the planet on which the Bomerwrights created laser swords. (2D)

Super Troopers

in the early drafts of The Empire Strikes Back, Boba Fett was a member of the Super Troopers. (TAS)

Swamp-cat

this race of feline creatures is native to the planet Aduba-3. (MC)

Syntonium

a crystal hauled by Tem Chesko. (SWG)

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Tagge, Orman

this Imperial Baron was a relative of the Imperial officer killed aboard the first Death Star. Orman Tagge was blinded by Darth Vader, and uses a cyborg vision system to see. He is skilled in the use of a lightsaber, although it is not known if he was a Jedi Knight. He masterminded a plot to reveal the location of the Alliance's bases. (MC)

Tagge, Ulric

although initially not given a first name, Ulric Tagge is identified as the General who opposed Admiral Motti aboard the first Death Star in issue 31 of the Marvel Comics series. (MC)

Talan

this primitive, fearsome bounty hunter was a member of a nomadic race. An agent of Prince Xizor sent to work with Darth Vader, Vader offered him the lives of his wife and family in return for the capture of Luke Skywalker. Vader knew that Xizor would attempt to thwart his attempts to capture Luke, so he made contingency plans. Talan was replaced with the character Jix in the final Shadows of the Empire drafts. (SSE)

Tallock

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, a tallock is a kind of cape worn by Captain Oxus. (2D)

Tan-takk RS-411

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, this is the R-2 scramble code used by Deak Starkiller to override the prime directive of his R-2 droids. He uses it in an effort to get the droids away from Darth Vader, after Vader attacks his ship. (2D)

Tarkin

through the rough and first drafts of Star Wars, Tarkin was a priest who opposed General Luke Skywalker’s attempts to attack the new Empire. In the second draft, he was a commander in the rebellion who first appeared at the Massassi Outpost. In the second screenplay draft, Tarkin was the Grande Mouff, commander of the Outland Kesseliam Dragoons. He was a thin, bird-like man working for the Alliance as a bodyguard of sorts for the Starkiller. (2D, TAS)

Tarkin

this Imperial warship was built around the original Death Star's superlaser. (MC)

Tay Vanis

one of the first Alliance representatives to visit the planet Iskalon, he was listed as missing when his ship went down there. (MC)

TDF104

the model of starship owned by Oxus and Jabba the Hutt, in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope. It was stolen by Han Solo and Montross in order to transport Luke Starkiller to Ogana Major. It was a long, ornate ship, often referred to as a Corellian Gypsy vessel. Eventually, this became the Millennium Falcon. (2D)

Telos-4

this Outworld planet was the site of a medical station during the Galactic Civil War. The planet remained neutral during the conflict. It was attacked, and its droid and organic staff executed, by Valance the bounty hunter. It was here that Valance was cyborged in an effort to save his life, after an Alliance serial torpedo destroyed his platoon. He left the planet a smoking lump of rock. (MC)

Thanta Sauce

a condiment preferred by Owen Lars. (2D)

The Son of The Suns

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, the Son of the Suns is the prophecied savior of the galaxy. He is destined to overturn the Knights of the Sith and restore peace to the galaxy. (SGL, 2D)

The Star Wars: Episode Four of the Adventures of Luke Starkiller

the title given to the third screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope.

Thorp

an alien who frequented Ackmena's cantina. (SWH)

Tobbi Dala

one of the three surviving Mandalorian warriors (along with Boba Fett and Fenn Shysha), from an original group of 212. (MC)

Tofs

(1) this race of green-skinned pirates broke up the Hiromi victory party and captured the insectoids. They were from the same galaxy as the Nagai. They tried to overtake the galaxy after subjugating Zeltros, but were put down by the combined might of the New Republic, the Nagai, and the remnants of the Empire. (MC)

(2) this alien race were the traditional enemies of the Nagai. Like their bitter rivals, the Tofs were used by Lumiya as part of a plan to overthrow the New Republic. (SWG)

Ton-mummd

this planet was one of several proposed as the Rebel base at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. In early script conferences, it was a grass-covered world. (TAS)

Tork

Tork was employed by Ackmena, and worked as a busboy and assistant in her cantina. (SWH)

Toshi Station

this is the often-used spelling of Tosche Station, found in the Marvel comics. (MC)

Townowi

this planet was named early in the development of Star Wars, but eventually became Aquilae. (TAS)

Townowi System

from the first draft of Star Wars, Akira Valor was a Dai warrior from the Townowi System. (TAS)

Transport Guild

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, the Transport Guild, along with the Power Guild, arranged for a series of assassinations within, and rigged elections of, the ranks of the Great Senate. They then took control of the Senate, but were opposed by the Jedi Bendu. The Guilds declared the Jedi traitors, and tried and executed most of them. The Guild-controlled Senate then twisted the laws to their own designs, and the Empire was born. (2D)

Tree of Life

this tree, found in the jungles of Kashyyyk, is sacred to the Wookiees. Its huge, tall form is a symbol for the Wookiee celebration of Life Day. (SWH)

Trenwyth

Leia Organa and the Hiromi learned about the Nagai from a wounded Nagai on this planet. (MC)

Ttaz

this rocky desert world was created during the early script conferences for The Empire Strikes Back, although it was never used. (TAS)

Tunkell

a spice used in Bantha Surprise. (SWH)

Turshum

a spice used in Bantha Surprise. (SWH)

Tuskens

in the rough draft of Star Wars, the Tuskens were a group of the Empire’s elite troops sent to Ogana to hunt down Deak Starkiller’s allies and family. In the screenplay’s second draft, they became a specialized Imperial reconnaissance team. (2D, TAS)

Tweetu

in the revised drafts of Return of the Jedi, Tweetu was one of two Jawas who replaced the Del Andues. (TAS)

TX-138

this was the Marvel Comics description of Princess Leia’s cell block aboard the first Death Star. (MC)

TX-421

this was the designation of the stortmtrooper overpowered by Han Solo and Chewbacca, shortly after their arrival on the first Death Star. (MC)

Tyree

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Tyree is the pilot of Deak Starkiller's ship. (2D)

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U-8D8

this droid, introduced in the rough draft on Return of the Jedi, eventually became EV-9D9. (TAS)

Ultaar

it was on this planet that Darth Vader re-emerged from hiding following the Battle of Yavin. (MC)

Utapau

in the first draft of Star Wars, Utapau was the hiding place of Anakin Starkiller. He hid there with his father, Kane, and his brother, Deak. In the second draft, it was the desert planet onto which C-3PO and R2-D2 drop after receiving their new prime directive and escaping Deak Starkiller's doomed ship. It was one of the Outland Dark Planets, and eventually beame the desert world of Tatooine. (2D, TAS)

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Vader, Darth

the evil General of the Imperial army, Vader overthrew the Alliance and proclaimed himself Emperor in the original story treatment of Star Wars: A New Hope. In the first screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Vader is a General to Valarium. In the second screenplay draft, Vader was set forth as the primary villian, the seven-foot-tall black knight who controlled the Bogan Force. He was searching for the Kiber Crystal, hoping to retrieve it before the Jedi Bendu. (SGL)

Valance the Hunter

this former Imperial stormtrooper was fighting in an Outworld skirmish when an Alliance serial torpedo struck his platoon. The blast nearly killed him, but his soldiers managed to bring him to Telos-4. In order to keep him alive, the doctors there cyborged much of his body. When he awoke, he was angry and disoriented, and he hated what had been done to him. He distrusted droids, and the fact that he had become a cyborg made him hate droids even more. However, he decided to live, and left Imperial service to become a bounty hunter. He later scoured the galaxy, searching for Luke Skywalker, dreaming of killing Luke because he had befriended R2-D2 and C-3PO. He and his crew attacked the Outworld base at Telos-4, hoping to erase his past and destroy some droids. (MC)

Valarium

the evil Black Knight, and Darth Vader's right-hand man, from the original story treatment of Star Wars: A New Hope. In the first screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Valarium is the Black Knight of the Sith, the head of the sinister warriors opposing the Jedi Bendu. Darth Vader is his grim-looking General. (SGL)

Valek

this Imperial Navy Captain was in command of the Nebulon-B frigate Revenant, which was part of Lumiya's fleet. (SWG)

Valor, Akira

this was the name used for Kane Starkiller in the early treatments of Star Wars. It was derived from the name of the director of The Hidden Fortress, Akira Kurosawa. Akira Valor was described as a Dai warrior from the Townowi System. (TAS)

Valor, Bink

this was the name used for Deak Starkiller in the early treatments of Star Wars. (TAS)

Valor, Justin

this was the name used for Annikin Starkiller in the early treatments of Star Wars. (TAS)

Valorum

in the the story treatment for Star Wars, Valorum was a Prince and a Black Knight of the Sith. He arrested Han Solo and Luke Skywalker, although he eventually switches allegience and rescues Anakin Strkiller. He was known as Dodonna in the first draft. (TAS)

Valorum, Espaa

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, the character of Valarium became known as Espaa Valorum, the Eminent Prince of the Empire and the Master of the Bogan Force. (2D)

Valium

this tired, boring prince was to be wed to Princess Vespa, but she left him standing at the alter. (SB)

Vandelheim

this planet was the site of a New Republic supply depot which was infiltrated by remnants of the Empire. (MC)

Velmor

this planet was the homeworld of Prince Denid. (MC)

Verullian Land Slug

this disgusting creature crawls around by flopping its body in a lunging motion. (MC)

Vespa

this willful princess, daugther of King Roland, refused to marry Prince Valium. She fled the wedding ceremony, and was captured by Dark Helmet. She was daringly rescued by Lone Star and Barf. Princess Vespa was portrayed by Daphne Zuniga in Spaceballs. (SB)

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Wampa

in the early concepts for The Empire Strikes Back, the wampa was a fish-like creature that swam through snow and ice. (TAS)

Warto

this green-skinned alien lived on the planet Aduba-3. He was dating Azoora when Han Solo and Chewbacca were stranded on the planet shortly after the Battle of Yavin. He jealously attacked Han, but Chewbacca quickly thwarted any advantage Warto may have had. Warto eventually joined the Cloud Riders. (MC)

Whatnots

in the story conferences for The Empire Strikes Back, the whatnots were aliens that lived in the center of the gas giant Ketbrae. (TAS)

Wheel, The

this space station casino was the base of operation for Simon Greyshade and Strom. (MC)

White Legions

in the third draft of Star Wars, Ben Kenobi was a former commander of this warrior group. (TAS)

Whills

in the original outline for Star Wars, the Whills were a race of higher beings who monitored the progress of the galaxy. Lucas had planned to use them to guide the story along, but they became unwieldy as a story device. Lucas replaced the Whills with the concept of the Force. (TAS)

Whitsun, Clieg

in the story treatment for Star Wars, Whitsun was General Luke Skywalker’s attache. He was also a spy, and learned of the Empire’s plans to attack Luke. He was known as Clieg Oxus in the first draft. (TAS)

Windom

in the original story treatment of Star Wars, Windom was Leia’s five-year-old brother. (TAS)

Windy

first shows up in the third draft of Star Wars. (TAS)

Wodanian Wood-sprite

this is a race of tiny humanoids. (MC)

Wolfpack

one of four Corellian CR90 Corvettes under the command of Lumiya, following the Battle of Endor. (SWG)

Wookee

this was the original spelling of "Wookiee," from the rough draft of Star Wars. (TAS)

Wookiee

from the original story treatment of Star Wars: A New Hope, Wookiees were giant furry aliens from a jungle planet. The first screenplay draft expanded on this, making the Wookiees eight-foot-tall, gray-furred rebel pilots who live on a jungle planet. They were the heart and sould of the Rebellion, and were trained by Han Solo in preparation for the assault on the Empire. (SGL, TAS)

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XP-21

an outdated personal grooming device. (SWH)

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Yavin

in the rough draft of Star Wars, Yavin was the Wookiee home planet. (TAS)

Yavin Four

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Yavin Four is the secret place where Anakin Starkiller hides out, after Ogana Major is destroyed. It is a tropical bog. (2D)

Yinchon

Leia Organa was betrayed by an Alderaanian stormtrooper on this planet. (MC)

Yom Argo

one of the first Alliance representatives to visit the planet Iskalon. (MC)

Yonna

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, C-3PO makes reference to dancing yonnas, alluding that the Yonna is an exotic race which performs sensual or entertaining dances. (2D)

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Zara

this was Princess Leia’s name in the first draft of Star Wars. (TAS)

Zavor, Aay

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, Aay Zavor was a large, sallow-eyed General with the Alliance. (2D)

Zeltros

this planet is the homeworld of the Hiromi race of insectoids. (MC)

Zutnor

an alien who frequented Ackmena's cantina. (SWH)

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321-DC-28

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, these were the coordinates to which Deak Starkiller's R-2 droids were sent to locate Owen Lars. (2D)

331-27-27

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, this was the code phrase used to describe Deak Starkiller. C-3PO used it in an effort to prove his intentions to Owen Lars. (2D)

366117891

in the second screenplay draft of Star Wars: A New Hope, this was the unit number of the trash compactor Luke Starkiller and Han Solo get stuck in while rescuing Deak. (2D)

4Q2

C-3PO's counterpart from the Star Wars: A New Hope send-up, Hardware Wars. (HW)