Mriss

Mrissi (singular Mriss) were a race of scholars from the planet Mrisst in the GaTir system. They evolved from flightless birds, and still had a light covering of feathers and vestigial wings on their shoulders. They were a small people, less than half a meter tall on average.

During the time of the Galactic Empire, Mrisst had several universities which, while not as prestigious as more expensive schools, enjoyed an excellent galactic reputation. It was these schools which brought Imperial forces to Mrisst to subdue the sometimes radical (but peaceful) political views of the Mrissi.



During the period of Imperial subjugation, many Mrissi left their homeworld as refugees or wandering scholars. Others were forced to use their knowledge to serve the Empire. Soon after the Battle of Endor, the Mrissi began to enthusiastically support the New Republic.

Despite their intelligence, the Mrissi had an unusual cultural blind spot. Until contacted by the Tenth Alderaani Expedition, they had never developed the art of sculpture. Grand Admiral Thrawn used this quirk as a starting point to better understand Mriss psychology, leading to the seizure of Mrisst shortly before his siege of Coruscant.

Mrissi should not be confused with the Mrlssi of Mrlsst, in the Tapani Sector, who were also a small, scholarly race of flightless birds.

Appearances

 * Secrets of the Sisar Run
 * The Last Command