INFO: Akurians were from the planet Akuria II
RACE: Akurian
HEIGHT: 2.5 Meters Tall
SKIN (FUR): Blue, white
DISTINCTION: Similair to Wookiees in build and height, crest of hair
LANGUAGE: Akuriaese
HOMEWORLD:Akuria II was an icy planet in the Akuria system of the Outer Rim Territories.
Early in the Galactic Civil War, prior to the destruction of the first Death Star, the planet was the site of an Imperial base. The Imperials there were defeated by a Rebel force led by Colonel Odan. The Alliance originally considered basing themselves there, but chose Yavin 4 instead.
The planet was also the homeworld of the native Snow Demons, also known as Akurians, which the Empire hunted without realizing that they were particularly intelligent. After liberating the planet from the Empire, the Alliance allowed these creatures to reclaim their frigid world.
After the Battle of Yavin, the clean-up effort of the final remnants of the Imperial garrison there was also led by Colonel Odan. A young man named Maren Kelsome was given his first assignment with the Rebellion as a scout assigned to assist with the clean-up of Akuria II. He performed adequately, sweeping retreating Imperial troopers from the gutted garrison. For his efforts, Odan promoted Kelsome from private to corporal.
Kelsome's experience in arctic survival on Akuria II would inspire him to answer the call for service on the planet Hoth. Similarly, the leader of Akuria II's Imperial garrison was later transferred to Blizzard Force, and served during the Battle of Hoth. He was mauled to death by one of the Rebels' caged wampas inside Echo Base.
BIOLOGY AND APPEARANCE:Akurians, known by their nickname, the Snow Demons, were tall, white-furred sapients similar in height and build to Wookiees, with crests of hair running along their scalps from nose to nape of neck.
CULTURE AND HISTORY:They were indigenous to Akuria II and aided Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa against Imperial forces stationed on Akuria II around 0 ABY.
After the Imperial garrison was removed from Akuria II, the Rebels allowed the Snow Demons to reclaim their icy homeworld.
APPEARANCES:The Kingdom of Ice (First appearance)
SOURCES:Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back (First identified as Akurian)
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