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Races and Species of Star Wars
Topic Started: Dec 13 2015, 02:32 PM (291 Views)
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This will be a short guide to the races and species of Star Wars. While it cannot cover all of them, nor all their points and eccentricities, it is meant to be an easy reference for the use of character creation.

Part 1: Humans and Near Humans.

Shared amongst this category:
-Capable of choosing and excelling at any vocation.
-Can learn any language besides Shyriwook and other languages that do not use vocal cords (such as the Gran language, or the Talz, or droid binary)

1: Humans Posted Image
The most common, prolific race in the Galaxy, Humans are said to originate from Coruscant but can be found everywhere. Physically hardy, stubborn, and capable of learning almost anything, humans are capable in any vocation. They can be ace pilots, savvy entrepreneurs, fierce warriors, and everything in between. Humans are capable of being Force Sensitive and can be trained in ways to use the Force.

Advantages: -Capable of moving about the galaxy without too much notice, due to being the often politically power species.
-Incredibly numerous, the single most numerous species in the galaxy.
-Can learn any language besides Shyriwook and other languages that do not use vocal cords (such as the Gran language, or the Talz, or droid binary)
-Countless human cultures such as Mandalorians lead to even further diversity (though Mandalorian is not a species.)

Disadvantages: -Average all around in terms of strength and intelligence. They are not born naturally superior to many alien species and have to train to mastery.
-Anti-human sentiment exists in many sectors, mostly the Outer Rim.


2: Zabrak, IridioniansPosted Image
Near identical to humans save that Zabraks have an assortment or "crown" of horns on the top of the scalp. Many wear facial tattoos received during a rite of passage. Like humans, they can be Force sensitive. They possess two hearts and have a high tolerance to pain. A proud people, they see nothing as impossible and strive to prove sceptics wrong.

Compared to Zabrak, Iridonians are much more warlike. They value strength and make for powerful warriors. They have a savage bloodlust and a long time rivalry with the Echani and Mandalorians. Both Zabrak and Iridonians are capable of being Force Sensitive.

Advantages: -A second heart should the first heart fail, though they become weaker.
-High pain tolerance.

Disadvantages: -Carry a single minded focus to a task or goal. Will see something through to the end. Very prideful but not to the point of believing their race superior.


3: Mirialan Posted Image
A green skinned people from the planet Mirial, are also similar to humans. They wear facial tattoos of a diamond pattern on their faces after gaining proficiency in a skill or passing a test. Like other near-humans, they can be Force Sensitive, though in much higher quantities.

Advantages: -More likely to be Force Sensitive.

4: Miraluka Posted Image
A species near identical to humans save for one defining feature: they are born without eyes. As such many Miralukas wear elaborate blindfolds, headdresses, or even tattoos across the flesh where the eyes would be. Due to their inherent blindness, all Miralukans are Force Sensitive and "see" using the Force. They are capable of seeing the galaxy in ways others cannot, able to detect Jedi, Sith, or other Force users as seeing a brilliant aura around a person. Because of their innate power with the Force, they are power wielders of it.

Advantages: -All Miralukans are Force Sensitive and often choose spiritual vocations.
-Can detect others even when shrouded by the Force or using stealth technology.
-Can see through walls, perceiving structures as translucent.
-Possess a near 360 field of view around them through the Force.

Disadvantages: -Being Force Sensitive, they are more easily susceptible to the Light or Dark Side of the Force.
-They are still blind to the physical world. Though they can see through the Force, those outside of the Force like droids or the Yuuzhan Vong are only detectable when they are face-to-face with them.


5: Rattataki Posted Image
A brutal race once isolated from the galaxy, the Rattataki are incredible warriors based on a culture of deception and gladiatorial combat. Completely bald, they possess white or grey skin with numerous facial tattoos and piercings, they have an incredible tolerance to pain. They are capable of being Force Sensitive, though their savage ways often lead them to the Dark Side.

Advantage: -Incredible pain tolerance, much higher than the Zabrak.

Disadvantage: -Susceptible to the Dark Side due to their people's violent upbringing.

6: Twi'lek Posted Image
Distinctive due to their head tails or "lekku", the Twi'lek from the planet Ryloth are common among the Outer Rim as slaves and gangsters, though some in the Core Worlds have made themselves distinguished members of galactic society. The men are often large, brutish and sometimes ugly while the women are almost universally considered attractive, lithe, and very nimble. They can be Force Sensitive.

Advantages: -Very dexterous and nimble.
-Twin lekku are extensions of their brains, allowing for greater thought processes.
-Women, due to their desirability, can get to most places posing as dancers or other entertainers.

Disadvantages: -Often considered a "lesser" race and looked down upon, especially women in the Outer Rim.
-Twin lekku can be a liability: damage to Lekku can be akin to brain damage, though it can be repaired.
-Not known for physical strength.

Togruta Posted Image
Similar to Twi'lek, possessing of three lekku, the Togruta are a red skinned race of carnivores with hollow montrals on top of their head. They possess the ability to detect movement through their montrals ultrasonically similar to echolocation. Like many others, they can be Force Sensitive. Their carnivorous nature gives all Togruta very sharp teeth.

Advantages: -Ultrasonic detection due to their montrals on top of their head.

Disadvantages: -Three lekku can be a liability: damage to Lekku can be akin to brain damage, though it can be repaired.

Chiss Posted Image
Hailing from the Chiss Ascendency in the Unknown Regions, they are a mysterious people with blue skin, glowing red eyes, and jet black hair. All Chiss have an incredibly active metabolism, allowing all of them to possess very fit figures. They also mature very quickly, with a ten year-old Chiss appearing similar to a twenty year-old human. A very rigid, logical, and militaristic people, they are very disciplined, but also known for deception and trickery. Unlike other near humans, Chiss Force Sensitives are rare, but not unheard of.

Advantages: -Fast metabolism, growth rate.
-Very logical race and have control over their emotions.
-Can survive and thrive in cold temperatures.

Disadvantages: -Very rare to find in the galaxy, not often trusted.
-Do not do well in humid or hot climates.
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Part 2: Aliens or those lacking human qualities.

Wookiees Posted Image
These large, bestial looking sentients hail from the forest world of Kashyyyk. Covered head to toe in long, shaggy fur, the wookiee people are a proud and noble species known for being both peerless warriors but also some of the best engineers in the galaxy, making use of their strong yet nimble claws. Incredibly long lived compared to other races, the wookiees are known for their fierce loyalty to friends and family with what is known as a Life Dept a binding honour between a wookiee and one who saved them from certain death. While very rare, some wookiees are known to be Force Sensitive. They speak Shyriwook and can learn other languages, but cannot speak anything other than their native tongue.

Advantages: -Possess incredible physical strength and endurance, far higher than a human.
-Great loyalty to those who have earned it.
-Very capable artisans and engineers thanks to the use of their claws.

Disadvantages: -Are often insulted and looked down upon as beasts, especially by those who do not understand Shyriwook.
-Prone to aggressive rages. Poor temperament.
-While they can be used as weapons, using one's claws is considered a great shame to a wookiee as they see their claws as tools. To use claws as weapons is to become a beast.
-Cannot speak anything other than Shyriwook.


Mon Calamari Posted Image
An aquatic people from the planet Mon Cala, the Mon Calamari have the innate ability to breathe both on land and underwater using natural gills. One of the few species to come close to humans in term of creativity both technological and cultural, with their starships being a challenge to those produced in the Kuat Drive Yards. Dedicated to whatever cause they believe in, the Mon Calamari are devotees to galactic peace, but can fight as fiercely as any soldier. Despite webbed hands and feet, they are often among the ranks of elite starfighter pilots. They are capable of being Force Sensitive.

Advantages: -Can breathe underwater.
-A well regarded race in the Core Worlds.
-Very organized and analytical.
-Dedicated to their causes.

Disadvantages: -Suffer painfully in arid climates.
-Long time hatred with the Quarren.
-Unable to spot a trap until it is too late


Ewok Posted Image
A diminutive arboreal race from the forest moon orbiting the gas giant Endor, the ewoks are still relatively new to the galactic scene despite their great contribution to the Battle of Endor. Small and physically weak compared to many other species, Ewoks are known to be incredibly creative with their environment, using whatever natural means as tricks and traps. A very curious race, they can still only speak their own language and not really understand others, preferring gestures to communicate. They are still deemed a primitive race and as such do not possess the faculties to train with the Force, though it is said some, like their shamans, can be Force Sensitive.

Advantages: -Small and deemed harmless. Often underestimated.
-Very creative with their environments.

Disadvantages: -Small, physically weak.
-Still primitive and not known to leave the forest moon of Endor. They look at technology as a form of magic.
-Very curious, much to their detriment at times.
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