Luggabeast

Luggabeasts were a non-sentient, quadruped species that lived in the galaxy. They are found on frontier worlds, their masks are fused permanently onto their faces, and mechanical invasive systems enhance their durability and working capabilities to well beyond their natural abilities. They do not require food or water, as nutrients are fed directly into them via wires. It is unknown if they defecate or urinate, or how they reproduce. In the decades following the Battle of Endor, luggabeasts could be found on the desert world of Jakku, where the Teedo population used the beasts for scavenging. To help locate droids and other valuables, the Teedos gave the creatures cybernetic implants such as armor or optical instruments. At the time of the First Order–Resistance conflict, a Teedo and his luggabeast captured BB-8, a BB unit, before it was set free by Rey, another scavenger.

Behind the scenes
Luggabeasts were first revealed in an article published by Entertainment Weekly which contained exclusive photos from Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens. Prior to the film's release, luggabeasts were added to Star Wars: Commander, a mobile game, in an Episode VII-themed update. As a nod to the movie, the Star Wars Legends video game Star Wars: The Old Republic added its own version of the luggabeast as a mount in October 2016; the "Scavenger's Luggerwahl" was first made available as part of the Manipulator Alliance Pack. It was controlled by two puppeteers: Derek Arnold and Tom Wilton.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Commander
 * Before the Awakening
 * Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
 * Star Wars: The Force Awakens novel
 * Star Wars: The Force Awakens: A Junior Novel
 * The Force Awakens, Part I

Non-canon appearances

 * LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens