Eero Iridian's species

"Injuries can be faked. Eero was a good actor, nothing more. I was foolish not to think of it before. This should be a lesson to you, Padawan. Have as many friends as you want, but do not trust them. Believe me, I know what I am speaking of."

- Dooku on Eero Iridian

This tall, spindly sentient species was distinguished by flexible antennae. The species had feet, bright yellow eyes, and shrill voices went concerned. The species was part of the Galactic Republic, and was represented in the Galactic Senate by a Senator. The Senator's son, Eero Iridian, wished to replicate his father's success, but twice failed to win the necessary election. Iridian later worked as an aide for Senator Blix Annon, and arranged for his kidnapping, one of several abductions that Iridian organized with the pirate Lorian Nod to raise funds for another election campaign. However, on that occasion, Annon died of a heart attack, and Iridian wsa caught by the Jedi Dooku and Qui-Gon Jinn and handed over to the Coruscant Security Force.

Biology and appearance
This sentient species had a tall, spindly physique. It was distinguished by bright yellow eyes and flexible antennae; nervous individuals of this species twirled these antennae around their fingers. When publicly embarrassed, individuals of this species visibly bristled. The species had feet. The species's skin paled when injured, and a shrill voice when scared.

Society and culture
This species recognized father–son ties. The species wore clothes.

History
"I myself arranged the security upgrades. I chose the most renowned company for vessel security&mdash;Kontag. I have an extensive file on them, I did my research."

- Eero Iridian

This species was part of the Galactic Republic in the decades prior to its transformation into the Galactic Empire, with a member of this species attaining the post of Senator in the Galactic Senate. During that Senator's tenure, his son, Eero Iridian became a Senatorial aide, with the goal of following in his father's footsteps. Around 90 BBY, Iridian presented a paper on the political history of the Corellian system, but was publicly corrected by Jedi-in-training, Dooku. The pair became friends, trading favors during their careers. The Senator eventually retired from politics, having depleted his family's wealth.

Iridian twice ran unsuccessfully for election as his homeworld's senator, stymied by a lack of funds, then dropped out of public life, eventually taking a position as aide for Blix Annon, an important Senator with strong Jedi support. Frustrated at his lackluster career, Iridian collaborated with the pirate Lorian Nod, arranging the kidnappings of numerous senators; the funds from the ransoms were to be used to fund another election campaign. Iridian ultimately arranged for the capture of Senator Annon, and a success kidnapping attempt was made while Iridian accompanied the senator on a cruise to Annon's homeworld, with Iridian feigning injury to the Jedi escorts, Dooku and Qui-Gon Jinn. He later set them up on the planet Von-Alai, leading to their capture by Nod. The kidnapping attempt went awry, however, when Senator Annon died of a heart attack. Iridian panicked, providing an opportunity for Dooku to turn the tables on Nod, and Iridian was eventually handed over to Coruscant Security Force to stand trial for murder and conspiracy.

Behind the scenes
This species was created by Jude Watson, author of Legacy of the Jedi, published in 2003. The species was later mentioned in The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, published in 2008. Neither source gave the species a name.

Appearances

 * Legacy of the Jedi