Mon Calamari

The Mon Calamari were a humanoid, aquatic species native to the planet of Mon Cala. They shared their home planet with the Quarren.

Biology and appearance
The Mon Calamari were a bipedal, amphibious species with high-domed heads, webbed hands and large, goggle-like eyes. They were vigorous swimmers and were capable of living underwater for long periods.

History
The Mon Calamari originated on the planet Mon Cala, which they shared with the Quarren species. During the Clone Wars, the Mon Calamari remained loyal to the Galactic Republic while the Quarren sided with the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Taking advantage of the political crisis, the Karkarodon Separatist adviser Riff Tamson stirred up trouble between the two species and funneled Separatist military support to the Quarren chieftain Nossor Ri. Tensions between the two species reached a climax when the ruling Mon Calamari King Yos Kolina died under suspicious circumstances. The Quarren quickly contested his son Prince Lee-Char's claim to the throne and demanded to have a greater stake in ruling Mon Cala.

In response to escalating tensions between the Mon Calamari and Quarren, the Republic dispatched a peace mission consisting of Senator Padmé Amidala and her Jedi protector Anakin Skywalker. Following the failure of mediation, both sides prepared for war. Prince Lee Char and Captain Gial Ackbar prepared the Mon Calamari for war. The Republic also dispatched a company of Clone SCUBA troopers under Jedi General Kit Fisto and the Padawan Ahsoka Tano. Backed by Jedi and Republic reinforcements, the Mon Calamari managed to fight off a Quarren and Separatist assault on Mon Cala City. However, Prince Lee Char and his Jedi and Republic allies were forced to retreat when the Quarren counter-attacked with Hydroid Medusases, gigantic jellyfish with electrified tentacles.

Under the orders of Count Dooku, the Separatist leader Tamson rounded up the Mon Calamari population in Mon Cala City and shipped them to internment camps. Meanwhile, Prince Lee Char, the surviving Mon Calamari forces and their Republic allies retreated to a few caves near the city.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Galactic Defense
 * Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars: Kanan 4: The Last Padawan, Part IV: Catch
 * Tarkin
 * Lost Stars
 * Star Wars Battlefront
 * Star Wars: Princess Leia, Part I
 * Star Wars 1: Skywalker Strikes
 * Star Wars 2: Skywalker Strikes, Part II
 * Star Wars 4: Skywalker Strikes, Part IV
 * Star Wars: Darth Vader 2: Vader, Part II
 * Star Wars: Darth Vader 5: Vader, Part V
 * Star Wars: Darth Vader 6: Vader, Part VI
 * Star Wars: Darth Vader 8: Shadows and Secrets, Part II
 * Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars: Uprising
 * Aftermath
 * Before the Awakening
 * Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
 * Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens junior novelization
 * Star Wars 1: Skywalker Strikes
 * Star Wars 2: Skywalker Strikes, Part II
 * Star Wars 4: Skywalker Strikes, Part IV
 * Star Wars: Darth Vader 2: Vader, Part II
 * Star Wars: Darth Vader 5: Vader, Part V
 * Star Wars: Darth Vader 6: Vader, Part VI
 * Star Wars: Darth Vader 8: Shadows and Secrets, Part II
 * Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars: Uprising
 * Aftermath
 * Before the Awakening
 * Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
 * Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens junior novelization
 * Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
 * Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens junior novelization