Dantari

The Dantari were a primitive species of near-humans that lived on the planet of Dantooine. They were the planet's only native, intelligent life. They were a muscular and well-built people who lived a simple, nomadic life, wandering about Dantooine's coastline in tribes. The Dantari had an extensive knowledge of the medicinal properties of the local flora and fauna. They treasured the root of the Vincha plant for its incredible anaesthetic powers.

The Dantari also participated in an elaborate form of gift exchange as a way of establishing ties between individuals and tribes. Any object could be exchanged, including magic stones, weapons, wooden statues, and even the treasured Vincha plant. During the time of the New Republic a small colony was established by the Rebulic for the people of Eol Sha. However, Admiral Daala discovered the colony and chose it as one of her first targets. Under the leadership of Commander Kratas a regiment of AT-AT's were deployed. The ensuing battle destroyed the entire colony and caused the destruction of a single AT-AT. As a result, the Dantari believed the Imperials to be gods. They carved tattos of the Imperial insignia and AT-AT's on their chests, tried to make clothes that look like the pilots flight jumpsuit, and fashioned weapons and tools from shards of the AT-AT armor.

The Dantari attempted to later communicate with refuges sent from the New Republic, however, the Yuuzhan Vong invaded and massacred the refugees, then proceeded to attack the Dantari. The survival and continuation of the Dantari after the genocide is unknown.

Tuber was a Dantari.

Appearances

 * Galaxy of Fear: Clones
 * Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
 * Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine
 * Jedi Search
 * Dark Tide I: Onslaught