Wookieepedia:WookieeProject Aliens/Sentient Studies Department/Notes

These are the class notes for Sentiology 501: Twi'leks. Here, members of the Sentient Studies Department can leave notes on their research so that we can all draw from one another's findings when crafting the final piece to appear in the encyclopedia. Please note the following recommendations on methodology and research technique:


 * 1) Begin with previous encyclopedic efforts to describe the Twi'lek species. Works in this category include, but are not limited to, The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, Ultimate Alien Anthology, The New Essential Guide to Alien Species, and their ilk. These sources will provide the basic framework from which a good, if not great, alien species article can be written. Stand on the shoulders of giants, as our colleagues always say, and when so many of our colleagues have four arms&hellip; Well, you get the picture.
 * 2) Place your notes under the appropriate section headings below. For example, if you are noting that the Twi'leks have several possible skin colors, this information should be placed under the heading "Biology and appearance". However, if there are social implications of each skin tone, place this information under "Society and culture." The fact that many Human males seem to lose all sense of control in the presence of Twi'lek females might warrant notation under both "Biology and appearance" and "Twi'leks in the galaxy," (if not "Society and Culture").
 * 3) Separate each note with a bullet point (achieved by typing * before the information. We differ from the Chandrillan Guide to Style on this point.
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 * 6) If a particular piece of information has already been noted from a previously consulted source, do not hesitate to indicate that it appears in the source you have consulted as well. For example, if your colleague has already noted under "History" that the Twi'leks were subjected to galactic slavery, sourced to, say, "(SWE 233)", please expand that notation to include your source as well (e.g., "SWE 233, CSWE II 330)". We will decide on how best to source such information for the final article when we move on to the drafting stage.
 * 7) Note quotes by and about the species under the "Quotes" section below. Although this will not be a part of the final article, it will be a good place from which to draw quotes when we work on the final piece.
 * 8) Once you have exhausted a source, cross it off the list below so others know that there is no need to consult it again.
 * 9) Be sure to take frequent breaks, take a walk, get some suns-shine and fresh sporulated air. Carpal Tynnan Syndrome is sometimes called "the academic's disease" with good reason.

Biology and appearance

 * Many races (RGRCR 327)

General build

 * Tall (SWRPG2 137; SWSB1 81; SWSB2 82, AE 159; RGCR 254; RGRCR 327; UAA 172)
 * 1.6 to 2.4 m. tall (AE 160)
 * 1.6 to 2.1 m. (RGCR 34; RGRCR 32; UAA 172)
 * Thin (SWRPG2 137; SWSB1 81; SWSB2 82, AE 159; RGCR 254, RGRCR 327, UAA 172)
 * Humanoid (SWRPG2 137; SWSB1 81; SWSB2 82; SWRPG2R 216; AGTTSWU3 554; SWE 318; RGCR 34, RGCR 254; RGRCR 32; RGRCR 327; UAA 172)
 * High-domed head in males (RGRCR 45; AA 2)
 * Thick brow bones in males (RGRCR 45; AA 2)
 * These brows are actually "sensory areas of the brain" (TCVD 244)
 * Have "ear flaps" (TCVD 69)
 * Some can grow incredibly obese, in which case their "ear flaps" enlarge to store fat (TCVD 69)

Eye color

 * Red eyes one possibility (SWE 218)
 * Gray eyes one possibility (RGRCR 32)

Skin tone

 * Skin tones include shades of: Blue, white, green. (RGCR 34; RGRCR 32; UAA 172)
 * Blue ones are Rutian Twi'leks. (TCVD 59)
 * Red ones are Lethan Twi'leks (TCVD 69)
 * Lethans are rare subgroup (TCVD 69)
 * Pink lips on blue ones (TCVD 69)
 * Or blue lips on blue ones (TCVD 59)
 * Koyi Mateil was an orange-skinned Twi'lek (TCVD 155)
 * Lyn Me is pale white (TCVD 246)

Lekku/head-tails

 * Twin "tentacular appendages" from the back of the head (SWRPG2 137; SWSB1 81; SWSB2 82; AE 159)
 * Twin "head tentacles" (SWE 318; SWRPG2 137)
 * These are called "head tails" (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 82; SWRPG2R 216)
 * Head-tails also called lekku (AGTTSWU3 554; SWE 318; RGRCR 32; RGRCR 327)
 * Head tails are "fat, shapely, prehensile" (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 82; AE 159)
 * Head tails "serve sensual and cognitive functions well-suited to the Twi'leks' murky enviorns." (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 82; AE 159)
 * Lekku used for part of cognition and for sensuality as well (SWE 106)
 * Head-tails are tentacular (AGTTSWU2 453; RGCR 254, UAA 172)
 * Head-tails protude from back of the head (SWE 318; RGCR 254, UAA 172)
 * Head-tails are long and tapered (SWRPG2R 216; RGCR 34; RGRCR 32; UAA 172)
 * Variety of distinct subraces, all of them recognizable by head-tails (RGCR 254, UAA 172)
 * Lekku can be quite long, reaching down below the rump (AA 2)
 * Disparaging nickname for them: "worm-heads" (SWE 318)
 * "Head tails" and "worms" are not the native names for these appendages. (SWE 106)
 * "Lekku" is the native term for them. (SWE 218)
 * Another native term for the head tails is tchun-tchin, with tchun denoting the left tentacle and tchin the right. (SWE 177)
 * Also called "brain-tails" in slang (SWRPG2R 216)
 * Head tails are "highly sensitive" (AGTTSWU3 331; SWE 177)
 * Koyi Mateil had "artificially colored lekku" (TCVD 155)

Other

 * Omnivores. (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AGTTSWU2 453; AGTTSWU3 554; AE 159)
 * Naturally resistant to toxins and illness (RGRCR 32, UAA 172)
 * Low environment perception but can see twice as far as normal in dim light, distinguishing color & detail (RGCR 34, RGRCR 32, UAA 172)
 * "Twice as far" meaning = 4m. a candle, 12m. a torch, 24m. a fussion lantern (RGCR 216)
 * Force is strong in Twi'leks; some gravitate toward Jedi Order (RGCR 34, RGRCR 32, UAA 172)
 * Mammals (AE 182)
 * Some seem to have claws (AA 2; RGRCR 45; TCVD 244)
 * Some seem to have sharp teeth (TCVD 244, RGRCR 32)
 * Some had long, fleshy growths protruding from the neck. (RGRCR 32)

Life cycle
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Dance

 * Females do ritual dances that involve the whole body, including the head tails. Many species find the dancing "seductive and captivating," which makes them even more popular as slaves. (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83)

Demeanor

 * Generally not a martial species (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; SWRPG2R 216; SWE 318; AGTTSWU2 453; AGTTSWU3 554; AE 159)
 * Much more inclined to use slyness and intelligence than to fight, "for these attributes are the key to survival on Ryloth." (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 159)
 * Sly (AGTTSWU2 453; AGTTSWU3 554; AE 159; RGCR 34,RGCR 254, UAA 172)
 * cunning, (SWRPG2 137; SWE 318; AGTTSWU2 453; AGTTSWU3 554; SWRPG2R 216; AE 159; RGCR 34, RGCR 254; RGRCR 32; RGRCR 327; UAA 172)
 * sly (SWRPG2 137; SWRPG2R 216; RGRCR 32; RGRCR 327)
 * calculating (SWRPG2R 216; RCR 34; RGCR 254; RGRCR 32; RGRCR 328; UAA 172)
 * pragmatic, (SWRPG2R 216; RGCR 254, RGRCR 328, UAA 172)
 * charismatic (+2 Charisma) (RGCR 34; RGRCR 32; UAA 172)
 * Known for their adaptability (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * Major motivations are survival and personal gain. (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * Tend to seek money (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160; RGRCR 32)
 * Tend to avoid danger (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160; RGRCR 328)
 * Few Twi'lek can stand regimented lifestyle of soldier (soldier as RPG class) (RGCR 34, UAA 172)
 * Prefer to work behind the scenes, let others stand in visibly (RGCR 34, UAA 172)
 * try to avoid other being's troubles; tend to hide during conflicts and wait, observe, plan, look for a wait to profit from outcome (RGCR 254, RGRCR 32; RGRCR 328; UAA 172)
 * Profit-oriented (RGCR 34; RGRCR 328)
 * Rarely they rush into anything; they like to prepare (RGCR 34; RGRCR 32)
 * "Some can be vain, but most keep an eye on how to profit from anything" (RGCR 34; RGRCR 32)
 * Reckon galactic conflicts to be "heat storms" best avoided (SWRPG2 137; SWRPG2R 216)
 * When conflict arises, they hide out and try to figure out how to make the most of the situation for their personal benefit (SWRPG2 137; SWRPG2R 216; RGRCR 32)
 * Not known for their bravery (SWRPG2R 216)

Diet

 * Grow mold and fungi to eat (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; SWE 318; AGTTSWU2 453; AGTTSWU3 554; AE 159)
 * Raise "cowlike" rycrits for both eating and making clothes (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; SWE 318; AGTTSWU2 453; AGTTSWU3 554; AE 159)

Dress and grooming

 * Take great pride and vanity in their head tails; some Twi'leks spend hours tending to them. (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83)
 * Sometimes decorate the head tails, which calls for showing them off (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; SWRPG2R 216)
 * Can "drape" a head tail over the shoulder, treating it like a fashion accessory (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; SWRPG2R 216)
 * If they are left to hang loose, they help with keeping balance (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83)
 * Twi'lek "military personnel" (Ryloth army?) wear Twi'lek Antistun Suits, grey mesh uniforms under their armor to absorb concussive energy from stun weapons (Fort save bonus, even if they already have a natural Fort save bonus) (UAA 172)
 * Head tails also act as personal identifiers, unique to the individual (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83)
 * Males sometimes wear robes (RGRCR 45; AA 2)
 * The blue ones Sebulba owns wear "Tromin form-fitting unigarments" (TCVD 59)
 * Supi wore a "Sybarion gown" (TCVD 78)
 * Men traditionally wore robes (TCVD 244)
 * Slavers wore "slaver bracelet" (TCVD 244)
 * Made traditional robes from Jalavash worm silk (TCVD 244)
 * Dancers could wear "sensua bindings" on legs (TCVD 246)
 * Dancers could wear dance shoes on feet (TCVD 246)

Government

 * A "head-clan" runs each city (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; SWE 318; AGTTSWU2 453; AGTTSWU3 554; AE 160)
 * No pan-Rylothian government (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; SWE 318; AGTTSWU3 554; AE 160)
 * Each head-clan monitors and organizes "production, trade, and so forth." (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; SWE 318; AE 160; AGTTSWU2 453&ndash454)
 * Head clans made up of five individuals who work as a group. (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 160; AGTTSWU3 554)
 * Membership in each head-clan is hereditary (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; SWE 318; AGTTSWU2 454; AGTTSWU3 554; AE 160)
 * The head-clan's decisions are final (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * If even one head-clan member dies, the other four members are forced into exile in the "Bright Lands" and five new members replace them according to the principles of heredity. (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; SWE 318; AE 160; AGTTSWU2 454; AGTTSWU3 554)
 * At least one head-clan banned the sale of ryll spice (Bib Fortuna was sentenced to death for selling it on Ryloth) (AGTTSWU3 213; SWE 106)
 * "near defenseless" in face of outside raiders (SWE 318)
 * Divided into clans (TCVD 242)

Habitat

 * Twi'leks live on the dark side of the planet. (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 159)
 * Warm air from the sun side ("heat storms") keeps the dark side habitable. (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 159)
 * Live in "city complexes," which are large collections of caves and tunnels wherein they live. The Twi'leks build these homes in the "rocky outcroppings" and cliff walls of their planet. (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 159)
 * Live in "vast city complexes" on the dark side of Ryloth (SWE 318; AGTTSWU2 453; AGTTSWU3 554; AE 159)
 * Homes are "closed, cramped, and oppressive" (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * Homes blend into the mountains in which they are located. (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * Tend to be resistant to allowing non-Twi'leks to enter far into these cities (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * CIties rumored to go deep underground (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * Ryloth's northern continent is barren (TCVD 246)

Language

 * Can learn to speak most languages (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 82; AE 159; RGRCR 328)
 * Own language uses both spoken element and element gestured with the head tails (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 82; SWE 318; AGTTSWU2 453; AGTTSWU3 554; AE 159)
 * Using head tails alone, Twi'leks can speak to one another silently. (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 82; SWE 177; SWE 318; AGTTSWU2 453; AGTTSWU3 554; AE 159)
 * Language is called Twi'leki (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 82; AE 159)
 * Few non-Twi'leks can become fluent in Twi'leki due to the head tail movements. (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 82; AE 159)
 * Protocol droids can handle the language, though (if not speak it with the head-tail movements required) (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 159)
 * Language: Speak Ryl. Some also learn Basic and Huttese (but automatic languages Ryl and Basic; bonus language Lekku; meaning they can speak, but not read, Basic; maybe only applies to Player Characters) (RGCR 34; RGRCR 32; RGRCR 328)
 * Language: All Twi'leks know Basic, their native spoken language Ryl and Lekku, the head-tail language (UAA 172; RGRCR 328)
 * Can speak most tongues, have no difficulty with Basic (RGCR 254; RGRCR 32; RGRCR 328; UAA 172)
 * Many Twi'leks also learn Huttese (RGRCR 32; UAA 172)
 * Lekku language is silent, gestural, requires use of head-tails (UAA 172)
 * Lekku language cannot be effectively spoken by other aliens (RGCR 254, UAA 172)
 * Lekku, head-tail language, is unique to Twi'leks (RGCR 254; RGRCR 328)
 * The position and moving of head tails can clue other Twi'leks about that individual's state of mind, mood, emotions (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83)
 * the movements that go with speech are subtle but many (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83)
 * Sample names: Bib Fortuna, Deel Surool, Firith Olan, Koyi Komad, Lyn Me, Oola, Tott Doneeta (RGRCR 32)

Martial arts

 * Knew how to use various poisons (TCVD 244)
 * Poisons included rock wart sting juice, chall granules, krayt dragon venom (TCVD 244)
 * Used daggers with "Taulek style handles" (TCVD 244)
 * Poisoned the blade of such daggers (TCVD 244)

Technology and trade

 * Technology level lower than standard in rest of galaxy. Industrial level. Based on wind-power and turbines. These are on the surface and power heating, air, lighting, and industries. (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 159)
 * Native technology is primitive by galactic standards (RGCR 254, RGRCR 327; UAA 172)
 * Have not developed own space travel (RGCR 254, UAA 172)
 * Raise "cowlike" rycrits for both eating and making clothes (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AGTTSWU2 453; AGTTSWU3 554)
 * No indigenous space travel technology (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160; AGTTSWU2 454; AGTTSWU3 554; RGRCR 327)
 * Major export from Ryloth is ryll, used in both medicines and spice (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; SWE 318; AE 160; AGTTSWU2 454; AGTTSWU3 554)
 * Rely on outsiders to visit for their integration with the greater galaxy (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; SWE 318; AE 160; AGTTSWU2 454; AGTTSWU3 554)
 * Many visitors who come to trade with them are "pirates, smugglers, and merchants" (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160; AGTTSWU2 454; AGTTSWU3 554)
 * Close ties with Tatooine, since it's closeby (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160; AGTTSWU2 454)
 * Lack of space travel also leaves them exploitable by slavers. (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * Often preyed upon by slavers (SWE 318; AGTTSWU2 454; AGTTSWU3 554; AE 160)
 * Often face raids by smugglers after ryll (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * Some Twi'lek head-clans allied with the slavers and sell their own kind (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * They think this is the only way to keep the slavers from becoming even more of a problem (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160)

Evolution and early history

 * Hail from the Ryloth system in the Outer Rim (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 82; AGTTSWU2 453; AE 159)
 * Planet is Ryloth (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; SWE 318; AGTTSWU2 453; AGTTSWU3 554; AE 159; RGRCR 32)
 * "dry, rocky world of shadowy valleys and mist-covered peaks." (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 159)
 * Native to the Ryloth star system in the Outer Rim; (RGCR 254, UAA 172)
 * homeworld the storm-swept planet Ryloth (RGCR 34, UAA 172)
 * Dry, rocky world Ryloth (RGCR 34)
 * One side of Ryloth always toward the sun, other side always toward deep space. (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 159)

Galactic Civil War

 * At some point, Bib Fortuna helped introduce the illegal ryll trade on Ryloth. This "led to smuggling, slavery, and a breakdown of order on Ryloth." (SWE 106)
 * During the Galactic Civil War, the Twi'leks saw the Rebellion and Empire as "opposing heat storms sweeping the galaxy." (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * Because they avoid heat storms, they avoided taking sides. (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * They felt the "storms" would both pass, and the Twi'leks woudl still be there, surviving (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160)

Twi'leks in the galaxy

 * No indigenous space travel technology (SWRPG2 137; SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160; AGTTSWU2 454; RGRCR 327)
 * Despite lack of indigenous space travel, they freely integrated with the greater galaxy and traveled to other planets. (SWRPG2 137)
 * Common sights on many Outer Rim planets. (RGCR 254, RGRCR 32, RGRCR 327, UAA 172)
 * Have made a place for themselves along the galactic rim (RGCR 34)
 * Many leave Ryloth to explore Outer Rim seeking fame, fortune (RGCR 34, UAA 172)
 * commonly consort with people from various "walks of life": Merchants, mercs, pirates, slavers, (RGCR 254, UAA 172)
 * The previous includes wanted slavers (UAA 172)
 * Can be found on Tatooine and Malastare (RGCR 34, RGRCR 32)

Enslavement

 * Many taken offworld by slavers (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * Some Twi'lek head-clans allied with the slavers and sell their own kind (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * Females are especially popular as slaves (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * Both sexes considered exotic and known for their beautiful headtails or lekku (RGCR 34)
 * Palpatine was rumored to have "a harem of Twi'lek dancers" that he used on certain occasions. (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83)
 * Slave Twi'leks have to wear slave collars in some instances (TCVD 59)

Occupations

 * Few Twi'lek can stand regimented lifestyle of soldier (soldier as RPG class) (RGCR 34; RGRCR 32; UAA 172)
 * Non-slave Twi'leks at large in the galaxy often work as pirates, smugglers, merchants, or criminals (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83; AE 160)
 * Can be encountered as merchants, pirates, mercs, and slavers (SWRPG2 137; SWRPG2R 216; RGRCR 327)
 * Entrepreneurial spirit leads them to positions of influence: Ambassadors, corporate executives, crime lords, freighter captains. (UAA 172)
 * Also: Diplomats, entertainers. (RGCR 34, RGRCR 32, UAA 172)
 * Some work as Imperial spies offworld (SWSB1 82; SWSB2 83)
 * Like to take jobs where they can work behind the curtain (RGRCR 32)

Jedi

 * Force is strong in Twi'leks; some gravitate toward Jedi Order (RGCR 34, RGRCR 32, UAA 172)

Orn Free Taa

 * Lived on Coruscant during the Naboo crisis (TCVD 69)
 * Obese due to his "indulgent lifestyle" (TCVD 69)
 * He saw politics as a sport (TCVD 69)
 * He was corrupt and money-hungry (TCVD 69)
 * He was served by a red-skinned Twi'lek aide (TCVD 69)

Aayla Secura

 * Blue-skinned female Jedi (TCVD 161)
 * Killed by Clone Troopers on Felucia. (TCVD 161)

Bib Fortuna

 * Bib Fortuna is a Twi'lek (SWE 318; AGTTSWU2 453; AGTTSWU3 554)
 * Served as Jabba's majordomo (AGTTSWU2 50; AGTTSWU3 213; SWE 106; TCVD 244)
 * Fortuna worked at both the palace and the Mos Eisley estate (TCVD 244)
 * Was also a smuggler (SWE 106)
 * He worked as a slaver too (SWE 106; TCVD 244)
 * Grew rich as a slaver (TCVD 244)
 * Left Ryloth after receiving a death sentence for exporting ryll (AGTTSWU3 213)
 * He actually helped start up the illegal ryll trade (SWE 106)
 * Fortuna made his way to Jabba's court and took over glitterstim spice smuggling for the Hutt. (SWE 106)
 * He worked his way up to majorodmo (SWE 106)
 * His goal was to see to Jabba's death and take over the crime empire (SWE 106; TCVD 244)
 * Did not die in the explosion on the Khe'tanna; escaped on a skiff (AGTTSWU3 213)
 * Brain removed and placed on B'omarr brain walker (AGTTSWU3 213; SWE 106)
 * Eventually had his brain placed into Firith Olan, another Twi'lek and a thief. (AGTTSWU3 213; SWE 106)
 * Fortuna then went back to his old schemes (AGTTSWU3 213; SWE 106)
 * Deadly (TCVD 244)
 * Cowardly (TCVD 244)

Oola

 * Oola is a Twi'lek (SWE 318; AGTTSWU2 453; AGTTSWU3 554)
 * Beautiful (SWE 218; AGTTSWU3 396)
 * Was a dancer in Jabba's court (SWE 218; AGTTSWU3 396)
 * "kidnapped from a primitive clan by Jabba's majordomo Bib Fortuna, and trained by other Twi'lek girls in the art of seductive dance." (TCVD 242)
 * She was taken to Jabba against her will by Fortuna, and he trained her to dance (SWE 218; AGTTSWU3 396)
 * Jabba liked her ... too much. She resisted his overtures of affectin. (SWE 218; TCVD 242)
 * Fed to the rancor when she refused a command from Jabba. (AGTTSWU3 396)
 * The command was something lascivious that she refused to do for the Hutt (SWE 218)
 * Killed by Jabba for refusing an order (AGTTSWU2 330)
 * Pretty (AGTTSWU2 330)

Lyn Me

 * From Ryloth's "barren northern continent" (TCVD 246)
 * She used her dancing skills to get off planet (TCVD 246)
 * She joined the Max Rebo Band (TCVD 246)
 * That's how she got to Jabba's palace (TCVD 246)

Others

 * RGCR304: ("Shadows of Coruscant") 33 BBY: One Twi'lek was a member of terrorist organization The Flail. Sent along with Human terrorist in shuttle piloted by Zegmon Pent to finish Valorum; met and was stopped by Valorum's 'secret police' (i.e. Player characters)
 * Sebulba bought twin Rutian Twi'lek girls as his personal masseuses shortly before the Boonta Eve Classic. (TCVD 59)
 * Supi was a green Twi'lek female senator during AOTC (TCVD 78)
 * Koyi Mateil was a female, orange-skinned Twi'lek who attended the opera house to see Squid Lake (TCVD 155)
 * Tru'eb was a Twi'lek friend to Platt O'Keefe. (SWRPG2R 13)
 * A blue Twi'lek Jedi Ace shown, female (RGRCR 272)

Miscellaneous
"Twi'lek" was also the name of a drink, "dry . . .with a piquant bouquet and slightly sweet nose" that was popular on Tatooine. (SWE 318)

RPG stats

 * First-edition stats make them slightly worse at Mechanical skills, much worse at technical skills (probably to represent their primitiveness) (SWSB1 82)
 * Second edition stats make them less dextrous, less mechanical, less strong, less technical. (SWRPG2 137; SWSB2 83–84; SWRPG2R 216; AE 160)
 * Wizards of the Coast: -2 Wisdom (meaning willpower, intuition, common sense, perception), +2 Charisma (leadership, attractiveness, persuasiveness, magnetism); +1 to Fortitude saves (Physical toughness, stamina, stand damage without exertion). (RGCR 34, RGRCR 32, UAA 172)

Quotes

 * "One cannot defeat a heat storm. One must ride it." (Twi'leki proverb) (SWSB1 81; SWSB2 83; AE 159)
 * "May the heat storms always find you in cool shelter." (Tru'eb, to Blaine Hansom) (SWRPG2R 14)

Source code

 * 1) AA = Alien Anthology
 * 2) AE = Alien Encounters
 * 3) AGTTSWU2 = A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, 2nd ed.
 * 4) AGTTSWU3 = A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, 3rd ed.
 * 5) RGCR = Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook (Wizards of the Coast, 2000)
 * 6) RGRCR = Roleplaying Game Revised Core Rulebook (Wizards of the Coast, 2002)
 * 7) SWE = Star Wars Encyclopedia
 * 8) SWRPG2 = Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, 2nd Edition (West End Games)
 * 9) SWRPG2R = The Star Wars Roleplaying Game, 2nd Edition, Revised and Expanded (West End Games)
 * 10) SWSB1 = Star Wars Sourcebook, 1st Edition
 * 11) SWSB2 = Star Wars Sourcebook, 2nd Edition
 * 12) TCVD = Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary
 * 13) UAA = Ultimate Alien Anthology

Non-canonical appearances

 * Jedi Chef
 * Hate Leads to Lollipops
 * Tag & Bink: Revenge of the Clone Menace
 * LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
 * LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
 * Fett Club
 * Force Fiction
 * The Lesson
 * Kowakian Monkey-Lizard
 * The Princess Leia Diaries
 * Falling Star
 * A Death Star Is Born
 * Best Birthday Ever
 * Skippy the Jedi Droid
 * Smuggler's Blues
 * Star Wars: Rebellion
 * The Emperor's Court
 * The Return of Tag & Bink: Special Edition
 * Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi
 * Tall Tales