Advozse/Legends

Advozsec (singular: Advozse) were a humanoid race, easily distinguished by the single horn on top of their hairless heads. Advozsec were strictly vegetarian, being unable to properly digest meat. Their home planet of Riflor was geologically unstable, with frequent volcanic eruptions. The large, dark eyes of the Advozsec were adaptations to the clouds of volcanic ash which darken Riflor's skies.

Since so much of the sunlight on Riflor was blocked by volcanic eruptions, Advozsec tended to settle near geothermal springs for heat. Unfortunately, these springs also tended to be in geologically unstable regions, and anything built near them was often destroyed or abandoned due to eruptions or quakes. As a result, the Advozse people ended up having little attachment to material goods or long-term plans, and developed a pessimistic, selfish, and even paranoid outlook on life. This facet of their culture remained long after contact with the Galactic Republic gave them access to modern construction techniques allowing for more permanent buildings. As part of galactic society, the skeptical and control-oriented Advozse temperament led many of them into bureaucratic careers with large corporations, the Republic, or its successor, the Galactic Empire.

Under the Empire, Advozsec were cut off from planetary decision making when the Imperials took control of Riflor's rich mining operations. While most Advozsec supported the Empire, the occupying forces had to put down several protests on Riflor demanding a greater Advozse voice in decision making. Other Advozsec turned to smugglers or became smugglers themselves to get around high Imperial tariffs. Bom Vimdin, a smuggler who was often seen at the Mos Eisley Cantina, was one of the most prominent Advozsec during the Galactic Civil War.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Clone Wars
 * Chapter 21
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * The Star Wars Holiday Special
 * Yaddle's Tale: The One Below