Cathar (species)

The Cathar were cat-like humanoids from the planet Cathar. They were considered great warriors, and their females were prized as slaves (the males being considered too uncontrollable for slavery).

On their homeworld, Cathar lived in cities built into giant trees (similar to Endor and Kashyyyk). The stories of their great heroes would be carved into the trunks of the trees for following generations to see. They mated for life, to the extent that when one mate died, the survivor could never have a relationship with another. Cathar society included greats pageants and celebrations, especially for their heroes. Their religion included a ritual known as the "blood hunt". The native language of the Cathar was Catharese.

The decimation of Cathar by the Mandalorians in 3,963 BBY led to a large-scale Cathar offworld diaspora.

There were at least two subspecies of Cathar. The more common subspecies, to which Crado and Sylvar belonged; and a less common subspecies, to which Juhani belonged. Sylvar's subpecies had long fur and thick manes, with prominent claws that could deliver powerful, killing attacks on foes and prey. Juhani's subspecies had less prominent, less deadly claws, being dedicated stealth-predators. Their fur was much shorter, and they could change its pigmentation rapidly for natural camouflage.



Famous Cathar

 * Crado
 * Juhani
 * Kharr
 * Nodon
 * Nonak
 * Sylvar

Appearances

 * Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith
 * Tales of the Jedi: The Sith War
 * Tales of the Jedi: Redemption
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
 * Star Wars Republic 65: Show of Force, Part 1
 * Star Wars Republic 66: Show of Force, Part 2
 * Darksaber