Drovian

"You will die for that, and you will die slowly."

- Kurjj threatens Boba Fett

Drovians were one of two sapient species indigenous to the Outer Rim world Nim Drovis, and were members of the galactic community for many thousands of years.

Biology and history
Drovians were bipedal in form, with four limbs branching off a bulky, bottom heavy trunk. Their limbs were a form of tentacle, each ending in three sharp, articulated pincers. Drovians breathed through a mucous membrane on their necks, through which they would also suck plugs of raw zwil. Zwil had a mild narcotic effect on Drovians, leading them to develop the more potent variation known as Drovian zwil. They had numerous sensory devices in their bodies, with skin pigmentation that ranged from grey to orange. Tufts of dark hair grew from their heads, which was worn loose, one of the main distinctions between them and the Gopso'o.



Drovian society had developed into a group of loose tribal communities by the time the Galactic Republic first made contact with them. Since that time, they had spread out into the galaxy, able to be found on a number of Outer Rim planets such as Tatooine and a large community on Taris. Nim Drovis itself was a hot and humid planet, prone to monsoons and flooding. Many forms of carnivorous mold grew rampantly across the planet, their acid capable of eating through flesh. Drovians and the related native species, the Gopso'o would band together to exterminated the mold with acid and flame-throwers.



The introduction to galactic society caused a rift in native civilization. The Drovians readily accepted Republic technology, while the Gopso'o resisted such intrusions on the traditional culture of the planet. This caused war between the two species that raged for hundreds of years. Though the exact origins of the war were in time lost, it was suspected to have started over a dispute as to whether the root of the Drovian word for "truth" was singular or plural. As a consequence, while Drovian was the common language of the two species, the Drovians adopted Galactic Basic Standard as their primary language, another sign of their embrace of the Republic. Such was the animosity that many Drovians believed the Gopso'o took pleasure in killing innocent family members of their enemies.

In amends for what the Death Seed Plague had wrought to the planet in 13 ABY, the New Republic took a greater interest in Nim Drovis. In addition to financing a weather station to control the incessant teeming rain—which enabled the prolific molds to be controlled—the Jedi Knights of the New Jedi Order negotiated an historic peace accord between the Gopso'o and Drovian tribes.

Drovians in the galaxy


"You're the little cuss what's in the holo!"

- A Drovian Black Vulkar recognizes Zayne Carrick

The community of Drovians on Taris were part of the Black Vulkars, a notorious swoop gang in the Lower City. In 3,964 BBY, they managed to apprehend the rogue Padawan Zayne Carrick and his Snivvian partner, Marn Hierogryph, both marked with large bounties. However, the pair successfully escaped from them, tricking them into believing a stash of spice was nearby.

Through their long war against the Gopso'o, many Drovians developed into tough fighters. A fine example of this Drovian ability was the Force-sensitive Silus. Fighting in a gladiatorial competition, he combined his natural fighting abilities with Force tricks, killing numerous competitors such as the Aleema Tabor. When his dark Force abilities threatened to alert the Jedi Order, the Sith apprentice Darth Maul was dispatched to kill him. The Drovian was offered the opportunity to displace Darth Maul if he could kill him, but this was merely a test for Darth Maul.

Another well-known Drovian was Kurjj, who worked as a mercenary for Jabba the Hutt during the last years of the Old Republic. It was during this period that Boba Fett offered his services to the crimelord. When Fett stood his ground against Jabba, Kurjj tried to kill Fett using a litch-knife. Warned by Kurrj's hot breath on his neck, the young bounty hunter disarmed him and dropped him to the ground. After his defeat, Kurjj was condemned him to death by Jabba's pit beasts. Jabba was known to employ a number of other Drovian as guards and servants, although none dared challenge Fett after Kurjj's death.



A notable Drovian soldier was Garnu Hral Eschen, who was killed during the war with the Gopso'o, along with most of his family. His descendant, Knezex Hral Piksoar, would continue the fight, while working for the New Republic on Nim Drovis.

During the Yuuzhan Vong War, many Drovians were employed at the Sector Medical Facility based in Nim Drovis' capital city of Bagsho, both as security guards and as secretaries. It was at this facility that the Yuuzhan Vong defector Elan, and her familiar, Vergere, were first interviewed.

Behind the scenes
In Boba Fett: A New Threat, Drovian was incorrectly spelled as "Drovion".

Appearances

 * Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Commencement
 * Marked, Star Wars Tales 24
 * Boba Fett: Hunted
 * Boba Fett: A New Threat
 * Planet of Twilight
 * Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial