Acklay/Legends



The acklay was a 3.05 meter tall six-legged predatory mantid native to the planet Vendaxa. It had a head full of sharp teeth, and a body of a clawed crustacean. Acklays also possessed a long neckfrill that served to protect its vulnerable neck. Additionally, their lack of armour is compensated for by its long limbs, allowing it to strike safely from a distance.

One of the many nightmarish predators of Vendaxa, the acklay was brought to Geonosis in trade for droids and machinery. The Geonosians took to breeding them, and they soon found their way into the ecosystem of the barren planet. They were accidentally exported to the world of Felucia. On Felucia they were used for transportation. At least one acklay was also believed to be present in the rumored Geonosian Bio-Lab on Yavin IV.

One of these beasts was seen in the Geonosian execution arena attempting to kill Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
 * Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
 * Star Wars Battlefront II