INFO: The Black Sun Vigo Mother Dean is often mistaken for a Askajian however in reality she is really a Human Woman.
RACE: Askajian
HEIGHT: 1.6 Meters Tall
SKIN: Fair (Caucasian)
DISTINCTION: Water Storage
LANGUAGE: Askajian, Galactic Basic
HOMEWORLD:Askaj was the home planet of the Askajians in the Outer Rim Territories, far off the Rimma Trade Route. The planet had at least one moon, as its people worshipped the Moon Lady.
There was no form of central government on Askaj but rather tribal societies. Technology was not very advanced on the planet, compared to other parts of the Galaxy. Tomuon were central to the lives of the Askajians who used them for food, shelter, fabric, and other items.
The planet was under the administration of Grand Moff Wilkadon, whose oppression provoked many Askajians to relocate to Tatooine.[1] Sometime after the Battle of Endor, the planet was liberated by the New Republic.
BIOLOGY AND APPEARANCE:Askajians were a humanoid species from the planet Askaj. Externally, they appeared very similar to Humans, mainly differing in the thick, wrinkled skin on their forehead, their six breasts, and their girth. Internally, the Askajians were adapted to desert survival with large sacs for water storage. This allowed them to go for several weeks without water. An Askajian could shed up to sixty percent of the water in his or her body with no effect other than tremendous slimming. Askajians also had two hearts.
An Askajian female.
Askajians lived in a primitive, tribal society, living mostly by gathering plants and hunting herds of large, woolly beasts called tomuons. One of the most important figures in an Askajian tribe was the weaver, who knew the secret techniques to create tomoun cloth. Tomoun cloth was a strong, yet soft and wrinkle-resistant fabric which was a high-demand luxury item as far away as the Core Worlds. As this was the only export the Askajians had, their tribes had been known to fight wars over the services of especially skilled weavers.
CULTURE AND HISTORY:The main political organizations among the Askajians were nomadic tribes composed of several extended families. These tribes were led by male or female herediary chieftains, depending on the region. Many tribes were formed loose military alliances with one another in order to make war on other tribal federations.
Dancers were also important in Askajian culture. A skilled dancer acted as a shaman and loremaster, re-enacting tribal history and legend and leading worship of their main goddess, the Moon Lady. One of the most famous Askajians in galactic history was Yarna d'al' Gargan, who was one of Jabba's favorite dancers in his Palace. When she had stored as much water as she could hold, Yarna was said to remind Jabba of his mother.
During the early years of the New Republic, several Askajian tribes migrated to Tatooine with the assistance of an Imperial defector, Gwend. They brought with them tomoun cloth to trade for the technology needed to survive on the planet.
In 8 ABY a tribe of Askajians led by Borno helped Han Solo, Leia Organa Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and three Squib companions evade capture by Imperial Stormtroopers.
APPEARANCES:Spy Girls
MedStar II: Jedi Healer (Mentioned only)
Yoda: Dark Rendezvous (Mentioned only)
The Hutt Gambit (Mentioned only)
Rebel Dawn (Mentioned only)
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (First appearance)
Skin Deep: The Fat Dancer's Tale
Epilogue: Whatever Became Of...?
Tatooine Ghost
Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial
Crosscurrent
SOURCES:Alien Encounters
The Essential Guide to Alien Species
Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive
The New Essential Guide to Alien Species
The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
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