Plif

"Few individual beings have done as much to help ensure the survival of our Rebellion against the Galactic Empire, and fewer still deserve a seat in the legislature as much as this wise and honorable being."

- Leia Organa Solo

Plif was a Hoojib, native to the forests of the planet Arbra. Like all Hoojibs, Plif had the ability to telepathically communicate with other sentient species. He also possessed the ability to partially perceive the thought processes of lower-order non-sapient species, such as Sliviliths. Communication with such creatures was practically impossible, however, and the only mental impressions Plif could perceive from one were in the forms of vague, emotional images. Possessing a sharp mental acuity, Plif was the spokesmind for the entire Hoojib population of Arbra, and was commonly regarded as the species' unofficial leader.

As their leader, Plif founded a strong support base for an Arbran government, and, as such, Arbra became one of the founding members of the Alliance of Free Planets, the short-lived successor to the Alliance to Restore the Republic. In his role as de facto head of state, Plif actively particpated in military actions against the forces of the Galactic Empire, the Nagai, and the Tofs. He was constantly paired up with Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker in commando raids and expeditions during the Nagai-Tof War tour of duty, and even led his fellow Hoojibs into battle on several occasions.

Plif was a level-headed but proud Hoojib, who cared for nothing more than the safety of his people. He had faith in the Alliance in both of its incarnations, and was a devout supporter of its "anti-extra-galactic invader" policy. Plif was also known to be a ladies man, publicly announcing his attraction to two humans: Leia Organa and Shira Brie.

Biography
In 3 ABY, Plif discovered a Rebel Alliance survey team setting up camp in the planet's woodland areas. Being power feeders, the other Hoojibs and he began siphoning energy away from the Rebels' equipment and weaponry. This brought Plif to the attention of the expedition leader, Leia Organa. Leia established a communication with Plif who explained to her that the Hoojibs were frightened to return to their regular power-feeding grounds due to the fact that a giant Slivilith now occupied them. Leia agreed to help Plif route out the Slivilith so that the Hoojibs could once again feed from the geothermal power crystals that existed inside of the caves. After defeating the Slivilith, Plif agreed to share the forests of Arbra with the Rebel Alliance. Soon after, Leia began preparations for the establishment of a new, permanent Rebel base.

The Rebels had trouble settling down on Arbra. They were constantly in hiding from Imperial patrols, and so tensions ran high. Plif diverted his attention from Leia to young Rebel pilot Shira Brie, which earned him the ire of the Princess. Despite this, he comforted her when Luke Skywalker went away without leave following his supposed killing of Brie.

Appearances

 * Marvel Star Wars 55: Plif
 * Planet of the Hoojibs
 * Marvel Star Wars 58: Sundown
 * Marvel Star Wars 63: The Mind Spider
 * Marvel Star Wars 67: The Darker
 * Marvel Star Wars 77: Chanteuse of the Stars
 * Marvel Star Wars 101: Far, Far Away
 * Marvel Star Wars 104: Nagais and Dolls
 * Marvel Star Wars 105: The Party's Over
 * Marvel Star Wars 106: My Hiromi
 * Marvel Star Wars 107: All Together Now