Myke

Mykes were Near-Humans under the rule of the Galactic Empire. Norym Kim, a member of the Imperial Interim Ruling Council and Gade Yedan, aide to Mrlsst academy president Gyr Keela, were Mykes. The smuggler Mazzic was also a member of this species.

Though Mykes closely resembled humans, they were a slightly more physically hardy race then the baseline human gene. Stronger, faster, and with more stamina then the average human sentient, Mykes were often seen by other races as a more physically advanced species. Under the Galactic Empire, Mykes suffered less persecution than other species due to the fact they were relatively similar to Humans.

Behind the scenes
Curtis Saxton, on one of his Star Wars Technical Commentaries pages, has speculated that the fleshy chin tufts seen on Noryn Kim and similar looking characters in comic adaptations (especially those drawn by Edvin Biukovic) signify Sith or Massassi ancestry.

Appearances

 * X-wing Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair
 * Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood