Kubaz/Legends

The Kubaz were an insectivorous species native to the planet Kubindi in the Outer Rim. Although relatively new to the galactic community at the time of the institution of the New Order, the species was already ubiquitous throughout the Republic during the Clone Wars. Many Kubaz abroad were spies sent to other worlds by their respective hives to learn about other worlds' politics, cultures, and cuisine (to the Kubaz, this would be native insects). The homeworld of Kubindi was plagued by radiation bombardment, and many wealthy hives moved offworld to Ku'Bakai 6, 8, and 11.

On Kubindi, the Kubaz hives dwelled in underground nests. Each hive was ruled by a queen, after whom the hive is named. All Kubaz within a hive were descendants of the queen.

One Kubaz, by the name of Garindan, a member of Hive Zabin, led Stormtroopers to C-3PO and R2-D2 while Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker tried to smuggle them off Tatooine. His close relative, Udin, was a bounty hunter, whom later captured Luke Skywalker for the Empire, but accidentally turned him over to the Rebel Alliance.

Sadly, Kubindi was amongst the many worlds taken over by the Yuuzhan Vong, although many Kubaz were able to evacuate thanks to the heroic efforts of the Jedi. They returned to Kubindi after the end of the Yuuzhan Vong War.

Behind the scenes

 * The Kubaz look very similar to the Mustafarians, leading some to believe that they were one and the same, but that was not the case. However, Revenge of the Sith: The Visual Dictionary depicts a Mustafarian wearing a Kubazian skirt, which may very well point to a relationship between the species (ala the Duros and Neimoidians).

Appearances

 * Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter
 * Shatterpoint
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Rookies: Rendezvous
 * Shadow Stalker
 * Crimson Empire
 * Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords