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Snivvian
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- "Snivvians—my people—weplay at things. Adventuring, politics, even crime. And I love the game. I'mgood at it. Butthis—this is too much heat for me."
- ―Marn Hierogryph[2]
Snivvians were amammalianhumanoidspecies native to theworld ofCadomai Prime. They were sometimes calledSnaggletooths due to their protruding jaws and short fangs. They came from a planet with a cold environment, but they had evolved to have thick skin instead of fur. Due to their oversized snouts, Snivvians made excellent scouts and trackers. Most Snivvians chose to speakBasic as well as a diverse range of secondary languages. Some refused to let go of their native tongue for symbolic, subtextual, or fashionable reasons.
History[]
A Snivvian starship thief
Snivvians withstood numerous hardships that they channeled into their impressive artisticworks. After gaining the ability to travel between the stars, the Snivvians attracted the attention of the brutalThalassian slavers. Snivvian culture was nearly destroyed before theGalactic Republic discovered the practice and stepped in to protect the Snivvians. This protection was reduced during later years, but combined Republic and Snivvian forces remained sufficient to hold off lesser threats to their planets.[1]
Society and culture[]
A portrait of a Snivvian
Snivvians were among the most renowned artists and authors inthe galaxy. Their homeworld ofCadomai Prime had extremely cold temperatures and long winters, forcing the Snivvians to live long periods of time in subterranean caverns. During those long days, Snivvians developed their artistic talents and sensibilities. They produced masterpieces in holography, painting, sculpture, music, and the written word, as well as a culturally unique form of art known as thetransnovel. Although technology would eventually lessen the need for this form of hibernation, Snivvians still felt the need—biologically and culturally—to continue the tradition. Many Snivvians traveled throughout the galaxy in attempt to live the lives of the subjects of their future artistic works, even when it was dangerous.[1]
Snivvians had a reputation for sociopathic tendencies similar to theTrandoshans, and they tried to control their genetics in order to curtail such tendencies. When twin males were born, one of them would invariably display traits of psychotic genius.
Snivvians in the galaxy[]
Olsini Turpo was a middle-aged Snivvian tailor living inBartyn's Landing,Lamaredd, c.29 BBY; she was known to gossip about local politics.[3]
Zutton andTakeel were Snivvian brothers who were present inChalmun's Spaceport Cantina in theMos Eisley city ofTatooine during0 BBY.[4]
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"The Emperor's Court" — Star Wars Tales 14- LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
- LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
- Star Wars: Tiny Death Star
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