Togruta/Legends

The Togruta were a humanoid species from the planet Shili. In order to protect themselves from dangerous predators, Togruta would band together in dense tribes and rely solely on their natural pigmentation to disrupt and confuse slow-witted beasts. Togruta work well in large groups, and individualism is seen as abnormal within their culture.

The entire race are distinguished by their three, sometimes (but rarely) four, lekku (similar to those of Twi'leks, and more commonly called 'head tails'), which are striped to help them blend in with their natural surroundings. Togruta possess a form of passive echolocation by means of their hollow montrals, which allows them to sense space and the proximity and movement of physical objects around them.

Biology and appearance
Togruta had mostly rusty red skin, with lighter patches around the eyes, and other parts of their bodies. Their heads bore large horns and three, sometimes four (as seen with Raana Tey), tentacles similar to Twi'lek lekku, with a bold striped pattern. Also of note was their ability to sense space and the proximity and movement of physical objects around them by means of their hollow montrals which detected space ultrasonically.



As predators, Togruta had sharp teeth, and when they bit into their furry little quarry, the creature's postmortem spasms gave the impression that their kind was venomous, which was not true. However, they did nothing to dispel the misconception, as Togruta took advantage of the intimidating presence it gave them.

Some Togruta referred to Twi'leks as their "distant cousins." Unlike Twi'leks, the head-tails of a Togruta were often rumored to be hollow in certain spots. The hollow spots were believed to be used to gather information.

Togruta had a strong sense of unity and togetherness. On their native homeworld of Shili, they relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them. It is said that the creatures of Shili most often attacked in groups, which was even more reason for the native Togruta to work together in a group.

While the hollow montrals of a Togruta were used for intense hearing, they were also utilized as protection. As for the white markings surrounding their eyes, they were used to denote from what clan another Togruta belonged to, what their rank was in the society and possibly for religious appeal.

Young Togrutas' montrals and third head-tail don't fully grow until adolescence, when their montrals become curved yet twisted and their third head-tail grew to the length of their two main head-tails.

It is suggested that the montrals were utilized mostly in ritual combat and that they were capable of speaking the Twi'lek language of lekku.

Notable members

 * Ashla
 * Hurana
 * Deran Nalual
 * Ahsoka Tano
 * Shaak Ti
 * Raana Tey
 * Codi Ty

Appearances



 * Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 0: Crossroads
 * Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Commencement
 * Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 9: Flashpoint Interlude: Homecoming
 * Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 12: Reunion, Part 2
 * Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 16: Nights of Anger, Part 1
 * Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Knights of Suffering
 * Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 25: Vector, Part 1
 * Survivors
 * Tag & Bink: Revenge of the Clone Menace
 * Jedi Quest: The School of Fear
 * Jedi Quest: The False Peace
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones comic
 * Star Wars: Clone Wars
 * Star Wars: Clone Wars (3-D)
 * Star Wars Republic 50: The Battle of Kamino
 * Republic HoloNet News Core Edition 14:3:22
 * Star Wars Republic 53: Blast Radius
 * Jedi: Shaak Ti
 * Star Wars Republic 61: Dead Ends
 * Star Wars: General Grievous
 * Spy Girls
 * Bailed Out
 * Evasive Action: Reversal of Fortune
 * Sithisis
 * Labyrinth of Evil
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
 * Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
 * Star Wars Empire: "General" Skywalker
 * Star Wars Rebellion 0: Crossroads
 * Star Wars Legacy: Broken
 * Star Wars Legacy: Broken