Trandoshan/Legends

Trandoshans were large, reptilian humanoids from the planet Trandosha (or Dosha). They had supersensitive eyes that could see into the infrared range and the ability to regenerate lost limbs when they were young. They would also periodically shed their skin. The Trandoshans were a warlike species who allied early with the Empire, taking Wookiees as slaves. A notable Trandoshan was Bossk, who was a longtime enemy of Han Solo, Chewbacca the Wookiee, and Boba Fett

Culture
Trandoshans worshipped their goddess, the Scorekeeper (a deity who exists beyond time and space), whom they appease through acts which increase their jagannath points. This was done by living a lifestyle which was overly aggressive, leading many Trandoshans to become bounty hunters, mercenaries, or slavers. Trandoshans especially prized Wookiee pelts, which consequently played a large part in earning jagannath points—capturing the pelts of rare Wookiee breeds (such as silverbacks) or particularly infamous Wookiees would give the hunter a large increase of jagannath points. To be shamed or captured during a hunt would zero one's jagannath points—effectively making their life forfeit in the eyes of the Scorekeeper (The name appears to derive from Jagannath, a deity from Vaishnavism)

Weaponry


The Trandoshan arsenal was composed of a variety of unique weaponry. For ranged weaponry, the Trandoshans designed Accelerated Charged Particle Guns which resembled various slugthrowers used throughout the galaxy. Examples of these were seen during the Clone Wars; quite common were the Accelerated Charged Particle Array Gun, the Accelerated Charged Particle Repeater Gun, and the LS-150 Heavy Accelerated Charged Particle Repeater Gun. When they wished to take their prey alive, Trandoshan Bounty Hunters favored the Slavemaster Stun Carbine. They also made use of the LJ-50 Concussion Rifle.

Most cultures long ago abandoned the primitive sword in favor of the more lethal Vibroblade. Trandoshans, however, wielded such archaic weapons as badges of honor. Both the Trandoshan Sword and the Trandoshan Double-Bladed Sword were traditionally forged using the rare ore Chalon which made them sharper and heavier than Republic blades.

History
The Trandoshans originated on Trandosha, also known as Dosha or Hsskor. It was in the same star system as Kashyyyk, the homeworld of the Wookiees. In 7,000 BBY, the Trandoshans joined the Galactic Republic. Despite this, they were only indirectly represented in the Galactic Senate by the Wookiee Yarua, much to the Trandoshans' dismay. In dismay, Trandoshan terrorists attempted to assassinate Yarua in 32 BBY. In 23 BBY, a Wookiee vessel was attacked over a moon of Trandosha, resulting in a Wookiee blockade of Trandosha. Peace talks to resolve the issue were conducted 22 BBY and failed when it was revealed that the Trandoshans were pushing for Senatorial representation with Trade Federation backing.

Prior to the Clone Wars, Trandoshan bandits also invaded and occupied the planet of Jabiim before later moving on. During the Clone Wars, some groups of Trandoshans involved themselves on the side of the Confederacy of Independent Systems in several engagements. One such example occurred more than one year after the onset of the Clone Wars when the Acclamator-class Assault Ship Prosecutor was taken over by a joint force of Trandoshan slavers and CIS battle droids. Later, the Trandoshans, with the help of CIS forces, invaded the planet of Kashyyyk to subsequently enslave the Wookiee natives. The invasion of Kashyyyk by the CIS led towards an expeditionary team of clone commandos being sent to Kashyyyk by the Galactic Republic, this act ultimately led to the Battle of Kashyyyk itself. After the Clone Wars, the Trandoshans suggested to the Empire that they use the Wookiees as slaves. The Empire, seeing cheap labor (and possible retribution for Yoda's survival and subsequent attack on Emperor Palpatine) agreed, and hired the Trandoshans to lead slaving raids on Kashyyyk and locate runaway slaves. After the Battle of Endor, the New Republic liberated Kashyyyk, yet the Trandoshans continued the raids. In response, the New Republic placed economic sanctions on Trandosha backed by a fleet of warships. Though the Trandoshans ceased the raids, hatred between the two species still continued.

Behind the scenes
There were several types of Trandoshans in Star Wars. The tall, brown-skinned Trandoshans as seen in episodes 5 and 6, the tall, brown-skinned, mis-shapen-headed Trandoshans as seen in the Jedi Knight game series, the short, green, and stubby Trandoshans in Republic Commando, and the medium-sized, green-skinned Trandoshans seen in various places in the Expanded Universe.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
 * Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter
 * Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
 * Star Wars Republic: Twilight
 * Star Wars Republic: The Devaronian Version
 * Jedi Quest: Path to Truth
 * Jango Fett vs. the Razor Eaters
 * The Shape Shifter Strikes
 * Warlords of Balmorra


 * Star Wars: Republic Commando
 * Underworld: The Yavin Vassilika
 * Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
 * Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
 * Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine
 * Rookies: Rendezvous
 * Star Wars Missions 11: Bounty Hunters vs. Battle Droids
 * Classic Star Wars
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Therefore I Am: The Tale of IG-88
 * The Prize Pelt: The Tale of Bossk
 * Of Possible Futures: The Tale of Zuckuss and 4-LOM
 * Marvel Star Wars 50: The Crimson Forever
 * Shadows of the Empire
 * Marvel Star Wars 71: Return to Stenos
 * Marvel Star Wars 72: Fool's Bounty
 * The Bounty Hunters: Scoundrel's Wages
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * Marvel Star Wars 85: The Hero
 * The Mandalorian Armor
 * Slave Ship
 * Hard Merchandise
 * Dark Forces: Rebel Agent
 * X-wing: Wedge's Gamble
 * X-wing: The Krytos Trap
 * Crimson Empire
 * Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
 * Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Bounty
 * Young Jedi Knights: The Emperor's Plague
 * Dark Tide I: Onslaught
 * Dark Tide II: Ruin
 * Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial
 * LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy