Kwazel Maw/Legends

"There's a bad boogie monster down dere, you betcha."

- Jar Jar Binks

Kwazel Maws were large predators native to the oceans of Rodia.

Characteristics


They were clumsy swimmers and preferred to cling to undersea canyon walls, using their antennae to sense for prey that wandered too close. They could live up to 100 years. Kwazel Maws were very similar in appearance to the swamp slugs of Dagobah save for the bio-luminescent markings along their bodies, a fin at the end of the tail, and their much greater size. Their skin was immune to most laser blasts and droid homing rockets.

History
While on a mission on Rodia, Jar Jar Binks encountered a friendly Kwazel Maw, whom he affectionately named "Boogie". This particular specimen seemed to be easily domesticated by Jar Jar, and also allowed clone troopers to approach it. This creature also came in handy in defeating the battle, allowing Jar Jar to stand on its back while it destroyed all drios in its path, unharmed by their lasers due to its thick hide. It also toppled Nute Gunray's shuttle into the sea, allowing for the Viceroy's capture by the Republic.

Behind the Scenes
The Kwazel Maw design is based on the unused Ralph McQuarrie design for a swamp slug creature on Dagobah.

Appearances

 * ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance
 * ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance