#wookiees

[star-wars-forever]

Shadows of the Empire 4 (1996) cover art by Hugh Fleming

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[konemanen]

Them 💕

[ahsoka-its-all-of-us]

Random Lasat headcanons for reasons

Lasan has always mostly kept to itself. They never joined the Republic or the Separatists, keeping a more lowkey contact with other systems through trade and occasional tourism. When the Empire took over, the Lasats thought their millenia old neutrality would remain respected. They were wrong.

Despite their neutrality, they weren't isolated. Lasan had an old and tight alliance with the Wookiees of Kashyyyk, and most young Lasats learned Basic next to Lasati and Wookiee in school, to be able to communicate with the rest of the galaxy. Some went on to get interplanetary jobs, travelling the galaxy outside of their own homeworld, though the majority chose to live their lives on Lasan.

Because of this, Lasat technology is quite different from most in the galaxy, despite the occasional import. Droids, though not unheard of, were uncommon, as were spaceships, with speeders and hovercrafts being the preferred method of transport for the average Lasat.

With the Lasat being a warrior species, combat technology was extremely advanced, with the bo-rifle being the culture's point of pride. An honour-bound culture, combat was still seen as something between people, not technology, and therefore all of it is meant to enhance a warrior's performance, not replace it. Tanks, fighters and the like did not exist on Lasan; instead they relied on heavy shields to force the opposition to take the fight up close into a direct confrontation; long distance weapons covering a bigger range than a rifle were seen as a war crime.

This is why the Empire was forced to send armies down there instead of bombing the planet from orbit, which they could only do after having disabled the shield generators from within. By doing so, they committed a war crime in the eyes of the Lasat even before the actual genocide.

Gender works differently for Lasat than it does for humans and many other species. All Lasat are born agender; as they start maturing, secondary sex characteristics appear corresponding to the gender they choose to exhibit the most characteristics of: male, female, a blend of both, or neither. These characteristics are purely cosmetic, like growing out hair in a human: any Lasat gender expression is equally capable of siring, bearing and weening children. As such, gender expressions and their associated secondary sex characteristics are flexible and capable of changing if a Lasat chooses to express their gender differently. Pronouns are similarly in flux; Lasats who work with other species tend to pick one so as not to confuse others, but most Lasats will respond to any pronoun.

Therefore, there are no traditional gender roles on Lasan. The head of the royal family is referred to as the Crown of Lasan instead of a gendered term like king or queen, no matter what their gender expression is. Their children aren't princes or princesses, but simply the Children of the Crown.

Lasats tend to mate for life. Dating around is not uncommon, but in general the end goal is to find someone to settle down with. This mostly happens in pairs, although throuples are common enough to not be seen as outside of the norm.

[goga-je-pieroga]

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[askbensolo]

Put in some training today.

When you think of lifting, you usually think of barbell racks and standard loadable plates at galacticorp gyms. Well—they don’t have those out here on Kashyyyk. So I went outside and lifted some rocks (but, not in the way Uncle Luke does it).

Stone lifting actually has a historical place in many cultures, including for Wookiees. It makes sense—Wookiees pride themselves on their physical strength. Now, I can’t lift as big a rock as Uncle Chewie can, of course…but, I’m pretty satisfied with what I did today.

Disclaimer: this is not the best I’ve ever looked shirtless. I’ve eaten about five thousand Life Day cookies, plus seconds and thirds of Auntie Malla’s bantha rump roast, plus leftovers over the entirety of the past week. But, hey: ain’t that what Life Day’s all about? (Besides the whole celebration of life thing, of course.)

[pulpsandcomics2]

Wookiees

[revanknightwoman]

Unfortunately there wasn't space for more ansfers. Follow for more star wars polls, any more ideas would help me for catering future posts

[bookishbrigitta]

My adapter, extra long HDMI cord, and other laptop items are packed, locked and loaded to screen-share the Star Wars Holiday Special to the big TV at my parents' house and force everyone to watch it sometime this week.

(And I'm only a little bit concerned the dog will flip out at all the Wookiee noises.)

[amandamadeathing]

What I imagine every actor is thinking in this photo.

[jellomarsh]

Mandalorian Neo-Crusader Aliens. For a lore video I made: https://youtu.be/ib4O8yBRoTo

From left to right:

Mandalorian Crusader, a Taung

Mandalorian Neo-Crusader Warrior, a Wookiee

Neo-Crusader Rally Master, a Mandallian Giant

Neo-Crusader Marshal, a Human

Neo-Crusader Veteran, a Mon Calamari

Neo-Crusader Shock Trooper, a Whipid

[savethecolytecampaign]

The Acolyte: What did you think about the first Jedi Wookiee fight scene?

Acolyte fandom, I want to ask you: what did you think about the first Jedi Wookiee fight scene? One of the most impactful scenes is Kelnacca fighting against Sol and Torbin. Not only because it’s the first time we see a Jedi Wookiee in live action, but also because it represents a new approach in the Star Wars universe. The idea of seeing a Wookiee specifically as a Jedi warrior in action makes this scene even more striking and unique. His strength is brutal, and the action, camera angles, and choreography make everything even more impressive. The intensity of the fight highlights both his power and the emotional conflict he faces while fighting against his own companions.

Additionally, the combination of fighting with the use of the Force adds another dimension to the fight, showcasing Kelnacca's skills in a way we haven't seen from Wookiees before. Personally, I was left wanting to see more Jedi Wookiees fight like that, and I hope there will be a season two to further explore the Jedi Wookiees. Definitely, Kelnacca’s fight was a standout moment that opens up many possibilities for the development of Jedi Wookiees in the future. The series has managed to create an emotional connection with the character, and I am eager to explore more of his story in future seasons.

[talesfrommedinastation]

My redneck neighbor Doug on 'Tribe'

When not turning his home into a giant light hazard for Jesus's Birthday or getting into yelling fights in the alley with Bobby Lee (another redneck neighbor who is a DIE HARD 'Bama fan) about SEC football, Doug's been randomly texting me things about the Jedi.

I'll update y'all on that soon enough. (Plo Koon = Sexy Shrimp Daddy?!)

Meanwhile, here is his review of his favorite episode of Season 2 of The Bad Batch...TRIBE, or as Doug calls it 'Chewbacca Junior and the Weed Business'.

Yes, a random fetch quest one in which Clone Force 99 helps out a random Wookiee kid. His favorite. Don't ask.

Need a Doug refresher? Check it out under Doug Talks Star Wars here.

TW: Doug Doug's as is his Doug-like wont. Hold onto your butts. A little calmer since Daddy Warcrimes is MIA in this one.

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So we got Daddy Rambo and the gang making counterfeit licenses for underage drinkers or whatever. You gotta do what you gotta do, I guess, and Daddy Rambo will do a lot of things, but obtaining gainful employment ain’t one of them. 

Ryan-from-Accounting is smug as hell about his counterfeiting operation. You’re so smart, Ryan-from-Accounting, why don’t you go to law school and start practicing corporate licensing? At least you can get equity there, ya dingaling.

And Little Orphan Blondie runs away because she’s embarrassed to be seen around them. I get it, kid.

Woah, it’s Chewbacca Junior! Are the lizard and robot people trying to sell him to the circus or something? Oh, he’s a Jedi?! When did this happen, this is awesome! I loved Chewbacca! I love Wookiees! AWESOME!!!

And Little Orphan Blondie is protecting him, go Little Orphan Blondie, go! 

I hope they adopt Chewbacca Junior and get him a collar and a nice bed on the floor of the HMS Search Warrant. They need a pet. Little Orphan Blondie can brush him and put bows in his hair! Do you think he uses a litter box?

They’re taking him home, and look! Little Orphan Blondie is giving him her Lunchables. I’m proud of the Dad Batch, they’re teaching Little Orphan Blondie good morals. Oh, poor wee Chewbacca Junior, he has no family and when he talks it sounds like Jimmers when he’s treed a squirrel*.

But Ryan-from-Accounting can understand him! Ya know, I wonder if his helmet can translate Bitch and that’s how Ryan-from-Accounting talks to his Bitch Wife Laura. 

It would be awesome if they adopt Chewbacca Junior and he attacks people with his lightsaber. He’s like a pet version of an MR-15! Imagine the DAMAGE his furry ass would do on the battlefield! 

Ooh, they made it to Wookieeland! Ya know, it always reminded me of where Jenny and I used to camp in northern California. I wonder if there’s a brewery nearby? I bet Toaster Strudel needs to throw back, that man needs a beer and a restraining order from Daddy Rambo. 

Oh SHIT, looks like the bugs from Klendathu made their way down to Wookieeland. Somebody call the Starship Troopers! Oh, wait, they can talk to those things like Dougie Houser did? Woah. Neat. 

Looks like the Empire found the Wookiee weed farm and torched it. Poor Wookiees, they’re just trying to make an honest living growing herb. Leave ‘em alone!

Which planet makes meth, my money’s on Tatooine, it looks like New Mexico and that place is meth Disneyland, there was a whole TV show about it. 

(Above is...Tatooine?! - Dr Meat Muffin)

Oh man it’s Houma-BBQ-Bitch’s shitty brothers and they’re burning the whole weed operation to the ground. Guess they work for the DEA.

Kick their asses, Wookiees! Now they want Chewbacca Junior, but the Dad Batch is saying FUCK YOU! 

Go Dad Batch go! Fire ‘em up! Destroy the tanks! GO JULIO GO! It’s like Apocalypse Now with Bigfoot!

More Wookiees! And they’re riding giant monkey-cats! AWESOME. Man, I feel stoned just watching this episode. Why can't I stop giggling.

Granny Wookiee says come on in and have some weed! Oh, shit, are they doing ayahuasca? Toaster Strudel ain’t having it, but Julio’s down. Julio’s down for anything, he’s probably gonna stick around, use his pipe laying skills, and get some free ganga out of the deal. Man, we all need a Julio in our life. Love him. 

Oh, poor Chewbacca Junior can’t find a home. Come on, Granny Wookiee, just let him crash with you guys! He can clip weed on the side, he’s got that lightsaber, let ‘em have it. But first, let’s talk to the trees! Did they take mushrooms before this scene, Jesus Christ this really does take place in Humboldt County, doesn’t it.

Ah, nevermind, the gators that run the DEA are here. With Stormtroopers. Oh shit, are the gators wearing Wookiee pelts while fighting Wookiees? That’s some Silence of the Lambs shit right there.

Welp, time for fire fights, Smokey the Bear does not approve of this episode, especially as one of the lizard men chases Chewbacca Junior and Little Orphan Blondie into the woods with a flamethrower. 

Oh shit, there are the bugs! Shit, am I actually cheering on the bugs from Starship Troopers? What is going on here, I’m so confused. Whelp, they’re eating Houma-BBQ-Bitch’s brother, good for them.

Back to Granny Wookiee’s Pot Palace, where Toaster Strudel and Julio throw back her questionable moonshine and smile at each other. If they end up with Wookiee girlfriends, it will be weird, but I will be happy for them. 

And Little Orphan Blondie and Chewbacca Junior are talking to the trees, again. Just watching this episode makes me wanna go back to Electric Forest. Except I don’t think Oceana County has wookiees, but it does have crazy people in the woods I guess. 

*=Jimmers is Doug’s extremely handsome poodle mix dog. His full name is Jimmers Jimothy Jimerson III and they found him as a stray when he was eating trash behind a bowling alley in Nacogdoches. 

Where my Doug fans at? @amalthiaph @eyecandyeoz @merkitty49 @sued134 are the biggest, but let me know if ya wanna be tagged in the next installment!

[prismaticdaze]

Relax man

[ranahan]

Fic rec:

A constructed contact language! And loan words, and fun loan word phonology! Amazing work by Golm_Fersve_Dra, highly recommend.

[askbensolo]

Amalia, meet Auntie Malla!