Metallic caterpillar

Description
The Metallic Caterpillar was a creature that appeared in Ben Skywalker's dream while on Ziost. It is described as having a body constructed of three spheres attached by pivots with five legs on each end sphere.

Story
During Ben's dream, he noticed the caterpillar detach from the ceiling. It worked its way down the wall as Ben told it to leave. It responded with a warning that it would consume him, as well as the statement "This is my home now." Ben warned the creature that it would be the one killed. The caterpillar then asked Ben to hand over Kiara, claiming it would leave him alone. Ben refused and told the creature that there were Neks outside the temple. It retreated, going through the pile of rocks that served as the entry/exit. Neks howling could be heard from inside the temple.

Behind the Scenes
The evidence given in the book Exile by Aaron Allston suggests that the caterpillar was real; Ben could hear the neks. However, it appeared to him in a dream, suggesting it may have Force abilities. Also, it said that "This is my home now," and "Your kind is gone," meaning that it might have been hiding from the previous Sith that stayed at the temple. This also suggests that the Sith there might have been killed or forced out, making the creature believe that the entire species was gone.

Appearances

 * Exile (novel)