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{{Quote|Besalisks have a saying, when your neighbours trouble you, send your rodents to their nest.|Drakka agrees to aid [[Skelly]] against the Imperials|<ref name="A New Dawn" />}}
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'''Besalisks''' were a [[humanoid]] [[Sentience|sentient]] [[species]] with four [[Limb|arms]] and an inflatable wattle that were [[Homeworld|native]] to the [[planet]] [[Ojom]]. [[Dex's Diner]] owner and friend of [[Jedi Knight]] [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]], [[Dexter Jettster]], was a Besalisk, as was [[Pong Krell]], a [[Jedi Master]] who fell to the [[dark side of the Force]] after having a [[Force vision|vision]] of the [[Great Jedi Purge|Jedi's demise]] during the Clone Wars.
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*[[Snes]]<ref name="Princess Leia 2">''[[Princess Leia, Part II]]''</ref>
  
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{{Quote|Besalisks have a saying, when your neighbours trouble you, send your rodents to their nest.|Drakka agrees to aid Skelly against the Imperials|A New Dawn}}
  
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'''Besalisks''' were a [[humanoid]] [[Sentience|sentient]] [[species]] with four [[Limb|arms]] and an inflatable wattle that were [[Homeworld|native]] to the [[planet]] [[Ojom]]. [[Dex's Diner]] owner and friend of [[Jedi Knight]] [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]], [[Dexter Jettster]], was a Besalisk, as was [[Pong Krell]], a [[Jedi Master]] who fell to the [[dark side of the Force]] after having a [[Force vision|vision]] of the [[Jedi Purge|Jedi's demise]] during the Clone Wars.
  
   
 
==Biology and appearance==
  
==Biology and appearance==
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{{Quote|We're built sturdier than humans, with limbs to spare|[[Gadren]], following the loss of one of his arms at the [[Siege of Inyusu Tor]]|Battlefront: Twilight Company}}
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{{Quote|We're built sturdier than humans, with limbs to spare|[[Gadren]], following the loss of one of his arms at the [[Siege of Inyusu Tor]]|<ref name="BTC">''[[Battlefront: Twilight Company]]''</ref>}}
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[[File:Dexs_Diner_WotF.png|thumb|left|220px|Dexter Jettster owned Dex's Diner on Coruscant]]
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Besalisks were a [[Sentience|sentient]] [[species]] of [[humanoid]]s with four [[Limb|arms]].<ref name="Besalisk" /> The superior arms dominated over the inferior ones.<ref name="TVE">''[[Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia]]''</ref> They could average in height between 1.88<ref name="Dexter" /> and 2.36 [[meter]]s<ref name="Krell" /> and had skin ranging from [[color|green]] to brown.<ref name="Princess Leia 2" /> Their large hands and feet both ended in four digits and large brown nails. Besalisks were thick-set, and could have bloated [[stomach]]s.<ref name="Krell" /> Besalisks also possessed a bony, three-pronged headcrest<ref name="A New Dawn" /> and an inflatable wattle.<ref name="Ultimate Star Wars" /> They had wide [[mouth]]s, and some Besalisks had large, pudgy lips,<ref name="Dexter" /> though not all.<ref name="Krell" /> Besalisks could sport black<ref name="Krell" /> or brown<ref name="RR" /> [[hair]] on both their faces and their heads<ref name="Krell" /> and could have yellow [[eye]]s.<ref name="Krell" /> At least one Besalisk was known to be [[Force-sensitive]].<ref name="Krell" />
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Besalisks were a [[Sentience|sentient]] [[species]] of [[humanoid]]s with four [[Limb|arms]].<ref name="Besalisk" /> The superior arms dominated over the inferior ones.<ref name="TVE">''[[Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia]]''</ref> They could average in height between 1.88<ref name="Dexter" /> and 2.36 [[meter]]s<ref name="Krell" /> and had green,<ref name="A New Dawn" /> orange, or brown [[color]]ed skin.<ref name="Princess Leia 2" /> Their large hands and feet both ended in four digits and large brown nails. Besalisks were thick-set, and could have bloated [[stomach]]s.<ref name="Krell" /> Besalisks also possessed a bony, three-pronged headcrest<ref name="A New Dawn" /> and an inflatable wattle.<ref name="Ultimate Star Wars" /> They had wide [[mouth]]s, and some Besalisks had large, pudgy lips,<ref name="Dexter" /> though not all.<ref name="Krell" /> Besalisks could sport black<ref name="Krell" /> or brown<ref name="RR" /> [[hair]] on both their faces and their heads<ref name="Krell" /> and could have brown,<ref name="War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha 1" /> orange,<ref name="Target Vader 2" /> or yellow [[eye]]s. At least one Besalisk was known to be [[Force-sensitive]].<ref name="Krell" />
   
 
==Society and culture==
  
==Society and culture==
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Besalisks were known to be industrious and hardworking. A Besalisk saying was "If your neighbors trouble you, send your [[rodent]]s to their nest".<ref name="A New Dawn" />
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Besalisks were known to be industrious and hardworking. A Besalisk saying was "If your neighbors trouble you, send your [[rodent]]s to their nest."<ref name="A New Dawn" />
   
 
==Besalisks in the galaxy==
  
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{{Quote|Krell may do things differently, but he is effective in getting them done. He's a recognized war hero.''"<br />"''He may have had some victories, but have you see his casualty numbers? More troopers have been killed under his command than anyone else.|Rex and Fives discuss General Pong Krell|<ref name="Krell" />}}
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Around the [[Battle of Geonosis|start]] of the [[Clone Wars]], [[Dexter Jettster]] was a [[Coruscant]] [[Dex's Diner|diner]] owner and friend of [[Jedi Knight]] [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]]. During this [[time]], [[Sexes|he]] successfully identified a [[Kamino saberdart]] to Kenobi, characterizing them by the cuts on their side due to his days as a [[prospector]]. He went on to inform Kenobi about the [[Kaminoan]]s who were reputable [[Cloning|cloners]] and kept to themselves but were welcoming to those who brought [[credit]]s.<ref name="Attack of the Clones">[[Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones|''Star Wars'': Episode II ''Attack of the Clones'']]</ref>
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Around the [[First Battle of Geonosis|start]] of the [[Clone Wars]], [[Dexter Jettster]] was a [[Coruscant]] [[Dex's Diner|diner]] owner and friend of [[Jedi Knight]] [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]]. During this [[time]], [[Gender|he]] successfully identified a [[Kamino saberdart]] to Kenobi, characterizing them by the cuts on their side due to his days as a [[prospector]]. He went on to inform Kenobi about the [[Kaminoan]]s who were reputable [[Cloning|cloners]] and kept to themselves but were welcoming to those who brought [[credit]]s.<ref name="Attack of the Clones">{{Film|II}}</ref>
   
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[[File:Krell.png|thumb|left|Pong Krell was a Besalisk Jedi whose unique physiology allowed him to wield two double-bladed lightsabers.]]
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[[File:PongKrellDeadlyImposter-CM.png|thumb|right|220px|Pong Krell was a Besalisk Jedi whose unique physiology allowed him to wield two double-bladed lightsabers.]]
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During the Clone Wars, [[Pong Krell]] was a [[Jedi Master]] known for his reputation as a successful [[general]] and for having the highest casualty rates of [[clone trooper]]s under his command.<ref name="Krell" /> Prior to the [[Battle of Umbara]], he [[Force vision|foresaw]] the [[Jedi Purge|demise]] of the [[Jedi Order]] and the [[Galactic Republic|Republic]]. He immersed himself in the [[Dark side of the Force|dark side]] in order to survive and he attempted to [[Saboteur|sabotage]] the campaign, sending his clones on strategically inept missions, so he could become the [[Sith apprentice]] of [[Confederacy of Independent Systems|Separatist]] [[Head of State|leader]] [[Count]] [[Dooku]]. However, this was revealed by the clone [[trooper]]s of the [[501st Legion]] after he sent them against their fellow clones, claiming they were [[Umbaran]]s disguised as clone troopers. He proceeded to cut down multiple clones with his [[double-bladed lightsaber]]s but was [[stun]]ned by clone trooper [[CT-5385|Tup]]. He was later executed by another clone, [[Dogma]].<ref name="Carnage of Krell">{{TCW|Carnage of Krell}}</ref>
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During the Clone Wars, [[Pong Krell]] was a [[Jedi Master]] known for his reputation as a successful [[general]] and for having the highest casualty rates of [[clone trooper]]s under his command.<ref name="Krell" /> Prior to the [[Battle of Umbara]], he [[Force vision|foresaw]] the [[Great Jedi Purge|demise]] of the [[Jedi Order]] and the [[Galactic Republic|Republic]]. He immersed himself in the [[Dark side of the Force|dark side]] in order to survive and he attempted to [[Saboteur|sabotage]] the campaign, sending his clones on strategically inept missions, so he could become the [[Sith apprentice]] of [[Confederacy of Independent Systems|Separatist]] [[Head of State|leader]] [[Count]] [[Dooku]]. However, this was revealed by the clone [[trooper]]s of the [[501st Legion]] after he sent them against their fellow clones, claiming they were [[Umbaran]]s disguised as clone troopers. He proceeded to cut down multiple clones with his [[double-bladed lightsaber]]s but was [[stun]]ned by clone trooper [[CT-5385|Tup]]. He was later executed by another clone, [[CT-6922|Dogma]].<ref name="Carnage of Krell">{{TCW|Carnage of Krell}}</ref>
   
 
By the [[Imperial Era|time]] of the [[Galactic Empire]], a Besalisk subcommunity existed on the planet [[Gorse]]. This included [[Drakka]], owner of [[Drakka's Diner]], [[Lal Grallik]], enterprising chief of [[Moonglow Polychemical]], a [[mining]] and refinery company, and her [[Marriage|husband]] [[Gord Grallik]], the security chief. Both Gralliks were [[Death|murdered]] by [[Denetrius Vidian]] of the Empire.<ref name="A New Dawn" />
  
By the [[Imperial Era|time]] of the [[Galactic Empire]], a Besalisk subcommunity existed on the planet [[Gorse]]. This included [[Drakka]], owner of [[Drakka's Diner]], [[Lal Grallik]], enterprising chief of [[Moonglow Polychemical]], a [[mining]] and refinery company, and her [[Marriage|husband]] [[Gord Grallik]], the security chief. Both Gralliks were [[Death|murdered]] by [[Denetrius Vidian]] of the Empire.<ref name="A New Dawn" />
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At the same time, several Besalisks worked for Vidian at [[Calcoraan Depot]] on the planet [[Calcoraan]].<ref name="A New Dawn" />
  
At the same time, several Besalisks worked for Vidian at [[Calcoraan Depot]] on the planet [[Calcoraan]].<ref name="A New Dawn" />
   
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[[File:Galus_Vez.png|thumb|Galus Vez was a starship parts dealer who owned the space station Osisis station.]]
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Later during the Empire's reign, [[Galus Vez]] was a [[starship]] parts dealer who owned the [[space station]] [[Osisis Station]]. He worked with the [[Spectres]] from [[Lothal]] until he no longer wanted to be associated with them when Imperial inspections of his station increased. When they visited again, Vez refused to sell them the parts they needed, and chose to challenge the groups [[pilot]], [[Hera Syndulla]], to a race. Should Syndulla win the race, Vez promised to hand over the parts, but should he win, then Vez would take the [[Ghost|rebels' ship]]. Syndulla raced him in the race and won, but Vez attempted to capture the rebels anyway. However, the Spectres anticipated this, and the group destroyed one of Vez's [[Transport|cargo vessels]] and used it as a distraction to disarm him and take out his men. They then forced Vez to hand over what they needed.<ref name="RR" />
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Later during the Empire's reign, [[Galus Vez]] was a [[starship]] parts dealer who owned the [[space station]] [[Osisis Station]]. He worked with the [[Spectres]] from [[Lothal]] until he no longer wanted to be associated with them when Imperial inspections of his station increased. When they visited again, Vez refused to sell them the parts they needed and chose to challenge the groups [[pilot]], [[Hera Syndulla]], to a race. Should Syndulla win the race, Vez promised to hand over the parts, but should he win, then Vez would take the [[Ghost|rebels' ship]]. Syndulla raced him in the race and won, but Vez attempted to capture the rebels anyway. However, the Spectres anticipated this, and the group destroyed one of Vez's [[Transport|cargo vessels]] and used it as a distraction to disarm him and take out his men. They then forced Vez to hand over what they needed.<ref name="RR" />
   
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[[Snes]] worked as muscle at [[Club Deeja]], an entertainment establishment in the [[city]] of [[Keren]] on the planet [[Naboo]], as well as at least two other Besalisks, one which was green skinned, and another whose skin was brown. Shortly after the [[Battle of Yavin]], the club's owner, [[Mul Sanaka]], tried to set a trap for the [[Alderaanian]] [[Prince]]ss [[Leia Organa]] within his club. Snes was given the job of disarming the princess and her companions before leading them inside. However, Snes accidentally revealed the trap to Organa, resulting in the princess attacking her and eventually defeating her and Sanaka.<ref name="Princess Leia 2" />
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[[Snes]] worked as muscle at [[Club Deeja]], an entertainment establishment in the [[city]] of [[Keren]] on the planet [[Naboo]], as well as at least two other Besalisks, one which was green skinned, and another whose skin was brown. Shortly after the [[Battle of Yavin]], the club's owner, [[Mul Sanaka]], tried to set a trap for the [[Alderaanian]] [[Prince]]ss [[Leia Skywalker Organa Solo|Leia Organa]] within his club. Snes was given the job of disarming the princess and her companions before leading them inside. However, Snes accidentally revealed the trap to Organa, resulting in the princess attacking her and eventually defeating her and Sanaka.<ref name="Princess Leia 2" />
   
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During the [[Galactic Civil War]], [[Gadren]] was a Besalisk who served as a member of the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic]]'s [[Sixty-First Mobile Infantry]]. During the [[Siege of Inyusu Tor]], he lost one of his four arms.<ref name="Twilight Company" />
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During the [[Galactic Civil War]], [[Gadren]] was a Besalisk who served as a member of the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic]]'s [[61st Mobile Infantry]]. During the [[Siege of Inyusu Tor]], he lost one of his four arms.<ref name="BTC" />
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
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{{Quote|Well, what would happen if you put this guy's helmet and put it on ''this'' guy?|[[George Lucas]] suggesting the combination of two alien models that would create Besalisks|Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones}}
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{{Quote|Well, what would happen if you put this guy's helmet and put it on ''this'' guy?|[[George Lucas]] suggesting the combination of two alien models that would create Besalisks|<ref name="Attack of the Clones" />}}
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[[File:DexterJettster-FF44.png|thumb|right|200px|The CGI model of Dexter Jettster used in ''Attack of the Clones''.]]
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Besalisks first appeared in the [[2002]] film [[Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones|''Star Wars'': Episode II ''Attack of the Clones'']] through Dexter Jettster. They were never identified on-screen, but were named in the [[Star Wars Legends|''Star Wars'' Legends]] book [[Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: The Visual Dictionary|''Star Wars Attack of the Clones The Visual Dictionary'']], also from 2002, by [[David West Reynolds (author)]]. For ''Attack of the Clones'', actor [[Ronald Falk]] was filmed for Dexter Jettster's scenes, digitally removed, and Jettster was replaced, made entirely with [[Wikipedia:Computer-generated imagery|computer-generated imagery]].<ref name="Attack of the Clones" />
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Besalisks first appeared in the [[2002]] film [[Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones|''Star Wars'': Episode II ''Attack of the Clones'']] through Dexter Jettster. They were never identified on-screen but were named in the [[Star Wars Legends|''Star Wars'' Legends]] book ''[[Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: The Visual Dictionary]]'', also from 2002, by [[David West Reynolds (author)]]. For ''Attack of the Clones'', actor [[Ronald Falk]] was filmed for Dexter Jettster's scenes, digitally removed, and Jettster was replaced, made entirely with [[Wikipedia:Computer-generated imagery|computer-generated imagery]].<ref name="Attack of the Clones" />
   
 
Sometime during the production of ''Attack of the Clones'', the [[Lucasfilm Ltd.|Lucasfilm art department]] had created multiple alien models in the hope one would go on to become Jettster. Inspected by director [[George Lucas]], he narrowed it down to two possible models. Asked for his opinion, Visual effects supervisor [[John Knoll]] preferred a different model, that looked similar to Besalisks, stating animation possibilities for its wattle. Lucas then suggested combining the top of one of the models he chose with the rest of the head of Knoll's preferred model. This became the Besalisk species. Many of the unused models became other species, such as [[Skakoan]]s.<ref name="Attack of the Clones" />
  
Sometime during the production of ''Attack of the Clones'', the [[Lucasfilm Ltd.|Lucasfilm art department]] had created multiple alien models in the hope one would go on to become Jettster. Inspected by director [[George Lucas]], he narrowed it down to two possible models. Asked for his opinion, Visual effects supervisor [[John Knoll]] preferred a different model, that looked similar to Besalisks, stating animation possibilities for its wattle. Lucas then suggested combining the top of one of the models he chose with the rest of the head of Knoll's preferred model. This became the Besalisk species. Many of the unused models became other species, such as [[Skakoan]]s.<ref name="Attack of the Clones" />
   
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Concept art for [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]] exists depicting Besalisk Jedi Master [[Plun Kil]]. The artwork was created by lead character designer [[Kilian Plunkett]] and was intended for the [[The Clone Wars: Season Two|second]] season of the show, though it ultimately did not appear.<ref name="The General Episode Guide">{{SW|url=explore/the-clone-wars/ep408/#!/media/slideshow|text=The General}}</ref>
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Concept art for [[Star Wars: The Clone Wars]] exists depicting Besalisk Jedi Master [[Plun Kil]]. The artwork was created by lead character designer [[Kilian Plunkett]] and was intended for the [[The Clone Wars: Season Two|second]] season of the show, though it ultimately did not appear.<ref name="The General Episode Guide">{{SW|url=explore/the-clone-wars/ep408|text="The General" - ''The Clone Wars'' Episode Guide|nolive=1}}</ref>
   
 
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"Besalisks have a saying, when your neighbours trouble you, send your rodents to their nest."
―Drakka agrees to aid Skelly against the Imperials[4]

Besalisks were a humanoid sentient species with four arms and an inflatable wattle that were native to the planet Ojom. Dex's Diner owner and friend of Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, Dexter Jettster, was a Besalisk, as was Pong Krell, a Jedi Master who fell to the dark side of the Force after having a vision of the Jedi's demise during the Clone Wars.

Biology and appearance[]

"We're built sturdier than humans, with limbs to spare"
―Gadren, following the loss of one of his arms at the Siege of Inyusu Tor[11]
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Dexter Jettster owned Dex's Diner on Coruscant

Besalisks were a sentient species of humanoids with four arms.[1] The superior arms dominated over the inferior ones.[12] They could average in height between 1.88[2] and 2.36 meters[3] and had green,[4] orange, or brown colored skin.[5] Their large hands and feet both ended in four digits and large brown nails. Besalisks were thick-set, and could have bloated stomachs.[3] Besalisks also possessed a bony, three-pronged headcrest[4] and an inflatable wattle.[10] They had wide mouths, and some Besalisks had large, pudgy lips,[2] though not all.[3] Besalisks could sport black[3] or brown[9] hair on both their faces and their heads[3] and could have brown,[8] orange,[6] or yellow eyes. At least one Besalisk was known to be Force-sensitive.[3]

Society and culture[]

Besalisks were known to be industrious and hardworking. A Besalisk saying was "If your neighbors trouble you, send your rodents to their nest."[4]

Besalisks in the galaxy[]

"Krell may do things differently, but he is effective in getting them done. He's a recognized war hero."
"He may have had some victories, but have you see his casualty numbers? More troopers have been killed under his command than anyone else."
―Rex and Fives discuss General Pong Krell[3]

Around the start of the Clone Wars, Dexter Jettster was a Coruscant diner owner and friend of Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi. During this time, he successfully identified a Kamino saberdart to Kenobi, characterizing them by the cuts on their side due to his days as a prospector. He went on to inform Kenobi about the Kaminoans who were reputable cloners and kept to themselves but were welcoming to those who brought credits.[13]

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Pong Krell was a Besalisk Jedi whose unique physiology allowed him to wield two double-bladed lightsabers.

During the Clone Wars, Pong Krell was a Jedi Master known for his reputation as a successful general and for having the highest casualty rates of clone troopers under his command.[3] Prior to the Battle of Umbara, he foresaw the demise of the Jedi Order and the Republic. He immersed himself in the dark side in order to survive and he attempted to sabotage the campaign, sending his clones on strategically inept missions, so he could become the Sith apprentice of Separatist leader Count Dooku. However, this was revealed by the clone troopers of the 501st Legion after he sent them against their fellow clones, claiming they were Umbarans disguised as clone troopers. He proceeded to cut down multiple clones with his double-bladed lightsabers but was stunned by clone trooper Tup. He was later executed by another clone, Dogma.[14]

By the time of the Galactic Empire, a Besalisk subcommunity existed on the planet Gorse. This included Drakka, owner of Drakka's Diner, Lal Grallik, enterprising chief of Moonglow Polychemical, a mining and refinery company, and her husband Gord Grallik, the security chief. Both Gralliks were murdered by Denetrius Vidian of the Empire.[4]

At the same time, several Besalisks worked for Vidian at Calcoraan Depot on the planet Calcoraan.[4]

Galus Vez

Galus Vez was a starship parts dealer who owned the space station Osisis station.

Later during the Empire's reign, Galus Vez was a starship parts dealer who owned the space station Osisis Station. He worked with the Spectres from Lothal until he no longer wanted to be associated with them when Imperial inspections of his station increased. When they visited again, Vez refused to sell them the parts they needed and chose to challenge the groups pilot, Hera Syndulla, to a race. Should Syndulla win the race, Vez promised to hand over the parts, but should he win, then Vez would take the rebels' ship. Syndulla raced him in the race and won, but Vez attempted to capture the rebels anyway. However, the Spectres anticipated this, and the group destroyed one of Vez's cargo vessels and used it as a distraction to disarm him and take out his men. They then forced Vez to hand over what they needed.[9]

Snes worked as muscle at Club Deeja, an entertainment establishment in the city of Keren on the planet Naboo, as well as at least two other Besalisks, one which was green skinned, and another whose skin was brown. Shortly after the Battle of Yavin, the club's owner, Mul Sanaka, tried to set a trap for the Alderaanian Princess Leia Organa within his club. Snes was given the job of disarming the princess and her companions before leading them inside. However, Snes accidentally revealed the trap to Organa, resulting in the princess attacking her and eventually defeating her and Sanaka.[5]

During the Galactic Civil War, Gadren was a Besalisk who served as a member of the Alliance to Restore the Republic's 61st Mobile Infantry. During the Siege of Inyusu Tor, he lost one of his four arms.[11]

Behind the scenes[]

"Well, what would happen if you put this guy's helmet and put it on this guy?"
―George Lucas suggesting the combination of two alien models that would create Besalisks[13]
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The CGI model of Dexter Jettster used in Attack of the Clones.

Besalisks first appeared in the 2002 film Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones through Dexter Jettster. They were never identified on-screen but were named in the Star Wars Legends book Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: The Visual Dictionary, also from 2002, by David West Reynolds (author). For Attack of the Clones, actor Ronald Falk was filmed for Dexter Jettster's scenes, digitally removed, and Jettster was replaced, made entirely with computer-generated imagery.[13]

Sometime during the production of Attack of the Clones, the Lucasfilm art department had created multiple alien models in the hope one would go on to become Jettster. Inspected by director George Lucas, he narrowed it down to two possible models. Asked for his opinion, Visual effects supervisor John Knoll preferred a different model, that looked similar to Besalisks, stating animation possibilities for its wattle. Lucas then suggested combining the top of one of the models he chose with the rest of the head of Knoll's preferred model. This became the Besalisk species. Many of the unused models became other species, such as Skakoans.[13]

Concept art for Star Wars: The Clone Wars exists depicting Besalisk Jedi Master Plun Kil. The artwork was created by lead character designer Kilian Plunkett and was intended for the second season of the show, though it ultimately did not appear.[15]

Appearances[]

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Notes and references[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 StarWars-DatabankII Besalisk in the Databank (backup link)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 StarWars-DatabankII Dexter Jettster in the Databank (backup link)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 StarWars-DatabankII General Pong Krell in the Databank (backup link)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 A New Dawn
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Princess Leia 2
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Target Vader 2
  7. ↑ Age of Resistance - Poe Dameron 1
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha 1
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 SWRM "Ring Race" — Star Wars Rebels Magazine 1
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Ultimate Star Wars
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Battlefront: Twilight Company
  12. ↑ Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
  14. ↑ TCW mini logo Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Carnage of Krell"
  15. ↑ StarWars "The General" - The Clone Wars Episode Guide on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
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