Stenax

The Stenax are a fierce, ill-tempered, brooding and violent race from the planet, Stenos, who fanatically follow the dictates of their god, Vol.They once ignored off-worlders entirely and chose not to fly despite having the ability.They have since been held responsible for the Stenax massacres which killed thousands.They are considered unpredictable and extremely dangerous when provoked.Despite their violence are very spiritual.

Physical Description
The reptilian Stenaxes are a fearsome sight.2-2.5 meters Tall and thickly muscled, they have gargoyle-ish faces and a row of bony spikes running across their shoulders.Three sharp claws punctuate each foot, five on each hand, with additional spikes lining the backs of their calf muscles. Stenaxes have scaly, purple-gray skin and white eyes with minuscule pupils.Their ears and brows are upswept at several angles, due to thick muscular cords lining their facial features.Two such cords hang down far below the mouth like ancient stalactites.Completely hairless, they have a wide, spine-shaped protrusion running over the head, from their eyes to the top of their neck.This protrusion houses their Kleti gland, which allows them to home in on objects on the ground when flying at extreme heights. Few off-worlders know the details of their biology.However, according to to hieroglyphs found in the ruins of the abandoned city of Farruz, they can live as long as 270 years, remaining in good health until 220.Whether such longevity is a result of their physiology or some other influence is a source of debate, for few winged species come close to such a life span.

Behind the Scenes
The Stenax were created by Mary Jo Duffy, Kerry Gammill and Tom Palmer.

Appearances

 * Marvel Star Wars 70: The Stenax Shuffle
 * Marvel Star Wars 71: Return to Stenos
 * Marvel Star Wars 72: Fool's Bounty
 * Marvel Star Wars 85: The Hero