Wookiee

"Let him have it. It's not wise to upset a Wookiee.''" "But sir, nobody worries about upsetting a droid." "That's 'cause droids don't pull people's arms out of their sockets when they lose. Wookiees are known to do that." "''I see your point, sir. I suggest a new strategy, Artoo. Let the Wookiee win."

- Han Solo and C-3PO, discussing on the Millennium Falcon

The Wookiees were a species of tall, hairy humanoids that were native to the planet Kashyyyk. The most notable member of this species was the warrior Chewbacca, Han Solo's best friend and co-pilot, who played a vital role in the Galactic Civil War by aiding the Rebel Alliance in their fight against the Galactic Empire. They were quite strong, and were known to rip people's arms out of their sockets when provoked. Though being from a temperate planet better known for its swamps and forests, their coat of hair allowed them to be comfortable on icy worlds such as Ilum and Hoth.

Following the reorganization of the Galactic Republic into the Galactic Empire, the Wookiee's homeworld of Kashyyyk was blockaded by the Empire. Many Wookiees were forced into slavery due to their strength, sent to be worked to death in the dangerous spice mines of the planet Kessel, or on construction sites such as the Death Star, though a number escaped this fate.

Wookiees had a long lifespan, appearing to not age over a span of fifty years. One Wookiee, Lohgarra, lived healthily for centuries&mdash;the only distinction being her white fur. They could learn to understand other languages, like Basic, but they were physically unable to speak them. To those who had not learned to understand Shyriiwook, the Wookiee language, it appeared they spoke in a series of growls and purrs. Although rare, it was possible for Wookiees to be born Force-sensitive, like the Jedi Youngling, Gungi.

Most Wookiees carried bowcasters as weaponry.

The Wookiee people by and large hated Trandoshans, who were renowned as great hunters.

The highest way a Wookiee could compliment someone was to groom them.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars: Galactic Defense
 * Dark Disciple
 * Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars: Kanan 4: The Last Padawan, Part IV: Catch
 * Tarkin
 * A New Dawn
 * Lost Stars
 * Rise of the Rebels
 * Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion
 * The Rebellion Begins
 * Droids in Distress book
 * Ezra's Wookiee Rescue
 * A New Hero
 * Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
 * Escape from Darth Vader
 * Epic Yarns: A New Hope
 * The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight
 * Star Wars: Princess Leia, Part I
 * Smuggler's Run: A Han Solo & Chewbacca Adventure
 * Smuggler's Run animated comic
 * Star Wars: Chewbacca
 * Star Wars: Princess Leia, Part V
 * Heir to the Jedi
 * Star Wars 1: Skywalker Strikes
 * Star Wars 2: Skywalker Strikes, Part II
 * Star Wars 3: Skywalker Strikes, Part III
 * Star Wars: Darth Vader 1: Vader
 * Star Wars 4: Skywalker Strikes, Part IV
 * Star Wars: Darth Vader 4: Vader, Part IV
 * Star Wars: Darth Vader 7: Shadows and Secrets, Part I
 * Star Wars: Darth Vader 8: Shadows and Secrets, Part II
 * Star Wars: Commander
 * Star Wars Battlefront
 * Smuggler's Run: A Han Solo & Chewbacca Adventure
 * Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
 * The Empire Strikes Back: So You Want to Be a Jedi?
 * Epic Yarns: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
 * Return of the Jedi Read-Along Storybook and CD
 * Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side!
 * Epic Yarns: Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Part I
 * Aftermath
 * Star Wars: Uprising
 * Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
 * The Empire Strikes Back: So You Want to Be a Jedi?
 * Epic Yarns: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
 * Return of the Jedi Read-Along Storybook and CD
 * Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side!
 * Epic Yarns: Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Part I
 * Aftermath
 * Star Wars: Uprising
 * Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens