Iktotchi/Legends

Iktotchi were a species that originated on the harsh windy moon of Iktotch, which orbited around the planet Iktotchon in the Expansion Region.

Physiology
Iktotchi did not have hair, but rather they had a very resistant skin which protected them from the violent winds which crossed the satellite. Both males and females had horns curved and falling, which gave them an aggressive aspect. The males' horns were generally a little larger.

They had a limited manual dexterity because their broad hands were equipped with fatty fingers and malhabiles; their hands were almost 1.5 times the size of a human hand. Iktotchi measured on average 1.80 meters and had a rather significant breadth. Their life expectancy was approximately 90 years.

The psychological abilities of the species should also be noted. Iktotchi had a gift of precognition (direct knowledge or perception of the future) which was relatively effective on their native world, but whose capacities became very limited as soon as they moved away from the planet. In spite of their rather unfriendly appearance, Iktotchi are sensitive beings which masked their deeper emotions under an appearance of stoicism.

Respectful of the other cultures, they could adapt to civilization; however, they interacted only seldom with the other species, and when such is the case, with a great difficulty. Indeed, their gift of precognition generally proved a curse, because it often frightened the other species and Iktotchi were the object of insults. In the same way, certain badly disposed people try to deceive them to use their gift at criminal ends. To communicate between them, they use Iktotchese, but could use without problem Basic.



First Contact
Iktotchi were the only intelligent beings of their solar system. But legends existed dating from the first days of their civilization that made mention of the fact that Iktotchi would eventually belong to a great galactic civilization. Thus when the explorers of the Old Republic discovered the Iktotchi civilization, approximately 3500 BBY, they were extremely surprised to see that these people had prepared their arrival for several weeks.

Indeed, when their vessel entered the orbit of the moon, they thought of having found a Republic colony rather than a colony of unknown species, because they could observe with the naked eye a giant version of the Republican seal dug on a high plateau of the largest continent. The Iktotchi heads had been assembled in this place to contact "The Great Stars Ages". The xenobiology studying this problem, discovered quickly that Iktotchi had a gift, certainly limited, for the precognition. This one appeared in the form of dreams or of visions. This natural talent fascinated the Jedi which had established a recent Jedi Temple. Thus they discovered that of Iktotchi involved were particularly talented in the use of the sensitive capacities. In the same way the effectiveness of the precognition could be reinforced by a rigorous drive with The Force.

The Old Republic
Iktotchi showed another talent very quickly, indeed, they had great aptitudes for piloting, like Jedi Master Saesee Tiin, which was one of the best pilots of The Order during the last years of the Old Republic. They were also regularly employed as mechanics or engineers. Indeed, few people trusted them, thinking that they were telepathic, or carriers of the Omen Disease. Iktotchi tried to deny any existence of extrasensory gifts, which from a certain point of view was true. Indeed, their gift of precognition was very limited when they moved away from Iktotch. But the more time passed, and the more the memory of the strangeness of the first contact was erased from their collective memory, made it possible for the other species of the Galaxy to forget the Iktotchi's gift and to be integrated within the Old Republic. On the other hand their talent with piloting was always sought by pirates.

The Empire
During the forfeiture of the Old Republic, the Iktotchi diplomats had a vision of the carnage of the Clone Wars, as well as the birth of the Empire. They tried to sensitize The Old Republic. But it was in vain. Thus from the indicator that nothing would prevent the birth of the New Order, Iktotchi returned on their native world, even those alive in the farthest reaches of the External Edge. Indeed, thanks to their precognition, they knew that a disaster awaited them if they tried to live under the yoke of the Emperor. They thus manufactured orbital colonies to manage the incredible flow of immigrants.

The continuation gave them reason once more, indeed, the Emperor was satisfied with their escape, and installed a blockade around their system. It did not even take the trouble to install a planetary governor. Iktotchi thus remained completely insulated, knowing that their safety would be only in this condition, however, some took the risk to join the Rebel Alliance

The New Republic
At the fall of the Empire, they were among the first to participate on the foundation of the New Republic. However a strange fact is to be noted, in spite of their gift of precognition, Iktotchi were unable to predict the invasion of Yuuzhan Vong. They were quite surprised knowing the evil of the galaxy was not ended.

Notable Iktotchis

 * Saesee Tiin
 * Liiren Baelar
 * Niira Korl
 * Arctan Meeso
 * Narees
 * Fyefee Tiis
 * Seer Varree
 * Daedar Xiese

Behind the scenes

 * The New Essential Guide to Alien Species incorrectly states the Iktotchi are from Iktotchan, which is a gas giant in the Iktotchi system.

Appearances

 * Yaddle's Tale: The One Below
 * Tag and Bink: Revenge of the Clone Menace
 * Children of the Force
 * Jedi Council: Acts of War
 * Cloak of Deception
 * Star Wars: Obi-Wan
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Republic: The Hunt for Aurra Sing
 * Star Wars Republic: The Devaronian Version
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Machines of War
 * The Lesson
 * Star Wars: Clone Wars
 * Hero of Cartao
 * Star Wars Republic: Show of Force
 * Star Wars Republic: Trackdown
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars Rebellion: My Brother, My Enemy