Dex's Galactic Museum
Creatures of the Galaxy
The galaxy is full of strange beings and it can often hard to tell the Sentient from the creature. Sometimes, only a thin line divides them. Here are some examples of the proven 'beasts' of the galaxy.
The Nexu: A galactic predator with four eyes, fierce disposition and claws. It has a double ended tail. This felinoid hails from Cholganna and are often used in arena battles and executions.
The Reek hails from multiple planets: Ylesia, Ithor, and Iridonia have them and their variants, with ranches on Tatooine, Saleucami and Caledonian Moons.
They are naturally herbivores. They only eat when forced and this makes them aggressive. This is usually done by those who exploit them in gladiatorial sports, where their tough leathery hide, strong body and horn make them dangerous.
The Acklay is from Vendaxa.
It is amphibious, living under water but hunting on land. It has six sharp claws, exoskeletons and cilia which sense the body electricity of their prey. They also have excellent night vision.
They are also used in gladiator games.
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The Rancor is a reptomammal who originally comes form Dathomir. Rancors are semi-intelligent.
The ones on Dathomir have been known to construct simple weapons and have been trained by the natives to wear armor and carry them in battle. They were predators, and were exported to other worlds and used in gladiator combat.
The Wampa ice creature comes from Hoth. It has an incredibly thick fur pelt, a layer of blubber and a white coat. It also has horns and fierce claws. This creature blends in with the snow drifts, hibernating beneath and strikes when their prey the tauntaun, wander too close. They are semi intelligent and have been known to hunt in packs. In spite of this, big game hunters consider them a trophy species.
Krayt Dragon
Fierce lizards native to Tatooine. They have sharp teeth and use stones in their gizzards to pulverize the food. This created rare and valuable dragon pearls, which inspired hunters to seek them out. Their are two kinds: canyon and greater. Both have spines. The 'greater' one is by far the rarer.
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Banthas are one of the most commonly used beasts of burden in the galaxy. They run in herds wild on Tatooine.
They have long, prehensile tongues, spiral horns and are herbivores. They produce blue milk, a common drink on Tatooine and are have an almost symbiotic relationship with the native Tusken Raiders.
The Ronto is a hardy creature used in theTatooine desert. It needs a great deal of water to survive but is excellent, for it's great size, at shedding the heat from it's leathery skin. Their eyesight is poor, but they compensate with excellent hearing and sense of smell.
It is skittish but loyal, and can carry great weight, and therefore, makes an excellent pack animal.
Eopie
This quadruped comes from Tatooine. It's white hide sheds heat well and it has great endurance. It has a long flexing snout and uses it to retrieve water from the rare native plants.
This beast is used as a pack animal and is known for it's grumpy attitude.
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The Dewback is a native of the Tatooine deserts.
These omnivorous lizards can go very fast, challenge most creatures, even Krayt dragons if needed, and made excellent pack animals. They will not breed in captivity. In spite of this, they have been transported to other worlds. Their standard color is green of various shades, although other muted colors do exist.
The Varactyl are reptavian herbivores from Utupau.
They sport long fringed tails, crested heads and beaks, along with spines and claws. Lean, coming in various colors, they can run up walls as easily as across floors. They communicate with a hooting cry.
These creatures are loyal and smart, making them fine mounts for the rider who respects them.
TheTauntaun is a creature indigenous to the planet Hoth.
They have a foul temper, bad smell and are the prey of the Wampa ice creature.
These repto mammals have thick hides, blubber and much fur, as well as clawed feet. They are ideally suited
for survival in the harsh freezing temperatures of Hoth, with it's scarce food. They also have horns which can be used in defense and long tails, which balance the bipedal legs while running at high speeds across the
tundra.
They can, however, be tamed to be rather ornery riding mounts. It has been exported to other worlds and has offshoots species.
Kybuck
The kybuck come from Kashyyyk. They live in the plains.
They run on two hind legs, have a pair of horns and a furry hide. Kybuck's flee before danger, unless protecting their young. They hold to a strong family unit.
Kybucks are considered a gift of honor on Kashyyyk and were prized riding mounts.
Kaadu
They are reptavians native to Naboo. These creatures have no teeth and live on plants and snails. They lay eggs on land, and are experts at both running and swimming, being at home in either environment.
They are used by the Gungan militia and are brave in battle and loyal to their rider.
Fambaa
They come from the swamps of Naboo.
The Fambaa is amphibian, equally at home on land or in water. They eat plants both land and water. They have scaly hides. They lay eggs under water and reach towering heights when fully grown. They live in herds.
The gungans use the Fambaa as beasts of burden, carrying massive shield generators, or even as riding mounts.
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Opee
The Opee lives in the oceans of Naboo . It is a fierce predator and large enough to take on the water vehicles used by the gungans.
This creature is part fish, part crustacean. While large, it is not the largest predator in the oceans of Naboo.