Human/Legends

Humans were the most numerous and dominant sentient species, with apparently millions of major and minor colonies galaxy-wide. Originating on the galactic capital of Coruscant, they could be found anywhere, engaged in many different pursuits: mercenaries, pilots, smugglers, merchants, stormtroopers, assassins, farmers, crime lords, laborers and many others.

Humans
Humans, most probably, were descended from the ancient Zhell of Coruscant.

Humans were already present on a few scattered colony worlds throughout the Galaxy when they developed the hyperdrive, which implies that they had a slower means of interstellar transport for a while earlier. Corellian Humans were one of the first societies to develop the hyperdrive, spreading their gifted technology to other Core Worlds.

Humans always played a prominent role in the development of the galaxy and in galactic politics. Nearly all of the Core Worlds were founded by, and settled by a near-majority of, humans; in addition, humans were responsible for the creation of both the Old Republic and the Rebel Alliance.

Most humans lived on predominantly human worlds, although many populations lived alongside aliens on other worlds, or together with several other species - something which was most common either in the cosmopolitan Core Worlds, or on the frontier at the Outer Rim of the galaxy, such as on Tatooine.

Human worlds included Alderaan, Corellia, and Chandrila.

Famous humans

 * Padmé Amidala
 * Wedge Antilles
 * Jolee Bindo
 * Xandel Carivus
 * Daala
 * Jan Dodonna
 * Cay Qel-Droma
 * Ulic Qel-Droma
 * Dooku
 * Kyp Durron
 * Lando Calrissian
 * Boba Fett
 * Jango Fett
 * Carnor Jax
 * Qui-Gon Jinn
 * Corran Horn
 * Kadann
 * Ken
 * Kir Kanos
 * Kyle Katarn
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi
 * Exar Kun
 * Lumiya
 * Mon Mothma
 * Malak
 * Canderous Ordo
 * Carth Onasi
 * Kendal Ozzel
 * Palpatine
 * Gilad Pellaeon
 * Firmus Piett
 * Wilhuff Tarkin
 * Triclops
 * Trioculus
 * Revan
 * Carlist Rieekan
 * Sedriss
 * Bastila Shan
 * Fenn Shysa
 * Mara Jade Skywalker
 * Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader
 * Luke Skywalker
 * Thrackan Sal-Solo
 * Anakin Solo
 * Han Solo
 * Jacen Solo
 * Jaina Solo
 * Leia Organa Solo
 * Kam Solusar
 * Bail Organa
 * Finis Valorum
 * Maximilian Veers
 * Mace Windu
 * Zsinj

Near-Humans
Many species in the galaxy appeared to be very closely related to Humans, as they shared many physical traits. These were described as being Near-Human, and were believed to have descended from Humans that evolved along distinct lines on other worlds. Among the most prominent Near-Human races were the Chiss, the Hapans, the Miraluka, the Sith, and the Zeltrons. All of these were mostly Human in appearance, but had a few distinct defining characteristics. Often, the biological differences were small enough that Humans and Near-Humans could interbreed. In many cases, it was difficult to tell whether a given population represented a distinct species, or merely a race or ethnic group of baseline Humans.

The term Near-Human was more specific than humanoid. While Near-Humans were biologically related to Humans, other humanoid species merely shared broad external similarities such as upright bipedal posture.

Behind the scenes
It is unknown how humans from Earth made their way to the Star Wars galaxy. In fact, despite several references to Earth-related topics, it is not clear if there is meant to be any connection.

Some fans have created theories about the "hyperspace aliens" (as the Rakata were named as early as Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game) transporting early humans there for some purpose. A proposed novel, Alien Exodus, would have explained the origins of humanity and their connection with Earth, but it was never published for a variety of reasons.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * Almost all of Expanded Universe stories