List of fanon elements in continuity

Occasionally, elements developed by fans make their way into the Expanded Universe. This usually involves popular theories held by fans that are eventually accepted by authors as truth, however are sometimes more specific as ideas or artwork by a fan appearing on web sites or forums.

Below is a list of fanon elements that have been included into EU literature and thus have become canon.

A "nod" to the fans
When an author or artist intentionally implements a fan idea.

Sha'ala Doneeta
Adopted by Joe Corroney for use in CIS Shadowfeed Year's Start Fete Day Edition. Sha'ala's character was based on artwork commissioned by Bryan K. Borgman of a Force adept created for his Star Wars RPG home game in early 2000.

Grievous' mask
Adopted by Abel G. Pena for use in The Story of General Grievous: Lord of War. The idea that Grievous' / Necrosis' armorplast mask had been bought by Grand Admiral Thrawn as a work of art was the combined idea between Jedi Council Forum members CooperTFN, Rogue_Follower, and Charlemagne19. Rogue_Follower also provided concept art.

Mistaken identity
When an author or artist implements an fan idea that they believed to be canon.

K'Kruhk's lightsaber
Adopted by Jan Duursema for use in Jedi: Mace Windu. The design for K'Kruhk's lightsaber was developed by a fan and displayed on his website. Artist Jan Duursema implemented the design into her own work, mistakenly thinking that the design was from a canon source.

Official invitations
When LucasFilm specifically invites fans to provide input into the Star Wars universe.

What's The Story?
A fortnightly invitation for members of Star Wars Hyperspace to provide a backstory for a certain element of the films or EU. While the main subject already exists in the universe, fans are able to introduce additional new elements in their entries.