Limmie/Legends



Limmie, also called bolo-ball on non-Core Worlds, was a sport. The Galactic Cup of Limmie was composed of many teams throughout the galaxy.

Though a popular sport on many planets, it was almost ignored on Coruscant. Even Galactic Cup matches held on Coruscant were poorly attended, and HoloNet News sportswriters did not seem to fully understand the rules. By contrast, the people of the planet Fwillsving were highly enthusiastic limmie fans. After Fwillsving's team defeated Kubindi in a 22 BBY Galactic Cup match, the ensuing celebrations left the city of Svitalos in ruins. Limmie was the favorite sport of Mandalorians. In Mando'a the game is called Meshgeroya - the beautiful game.

Major teams

 * Bylluran Athletic
 * Team Coruscant
 * Team Fondor
 * Team Fwillsving
 * Team Kinyen
 * Team Kothlis
 * Team Kubindi
 * Team Ord Mantell
 * Team Ralltiir
 * Team Tralus
 * Team Yag'Dhul

Famous players

 * Jipoly Numifolis&mdash;Team Coruscant
 * Onila Richblum&mdash;Team Yag'Dhul

Rules of the game
Two teams play against each other, trying to score a goal. Single points are awarded for each goal. Actions like kicks, headers and physical contact in the form of tackles is allowed. An off-side rule also exists and penalties are awarded for infringements. The game is refereed by an on-field referee and two linesmen over two half-times.

Behind the scenes
Limmie's relative unpopularity on Coruscant, combined with its fanatical following in other parts of the Galaxy (where it is known by another name) seems to parallel the real-world sport of Football. Much like Limmie, futbol (soccer) is relatively unpopular in the United States, but is the most popular sport in many other parts of the world (where it is usually called futbol instead of soccer) The incident of what one might call "Limmie hooliganism" in Svitalos also resembles real-life soccer/football hooliganism.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars novel
 * The Clone Wars: No Prisoners
 * Republic Commando: True Colors
 * Order 66: A Republic Commando Novel
 * Imperial Commando: 501st
 * Evasive Action: Prey
 * The Crystal Star
 * Before the Storm
 * Revelation
 * Outcast
 * Revelation
 * Outcast

Notes and references
Bolo-Ball