The Ashern (Vratix for "Black Claw") were members of the Vratix race who had become disenchanted with the Human control of the bacta cartels on Thyferra. To fight against them, they resorted to drastic acts such as terrorism (uncommon for such a peaceful race) and even underwent modifications such as sharpening their claws and painting their carapaces black.
History[]
In 7 BBY the Ashern decided to give out information showing that the Xucphra Corporation augmented the prices of bacta during the Stark Hyperspace War by sabotaging production, and this ceded governmental control of the planet to the Vratix, leading to the Thriving Season.[1]
Through Qlaern Hirf, the Ashern approached Wedge Antilles and declared their intentions to join the New Republic. Other Ashern assisted Iella Wessiri, Elscol Loro and Sixtus Quin in their undercover attempts to overthrow Ysanne Isard. A group of Ashern commandos fought against Isard's regime, taking part in successful operations against Aerin Dlarit in his estate and the assault on the Xucphra Corporate Headquarters.
Appearances[]
- X-Wing: Rogue Squadron (First mentioned)
- X-Wing: Rogue Squadron unabridged audiobook (Mentioned only)
- X-Wing: The Krytos Trap
- X-Wing: The Krytos Trap unabridged audiobook
- X-Wing: The Bacta War
- X-Wing: The Bacta War unabridged audiobook
Sources[]
"The Business of Bacta" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 3
"Who's Who in Rogue Squadron" — Star Wars Insider 59
"Thyferra: Bacta Basics" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)- The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Essential Atlas
- Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook (Indirect mention only)
- Strongholds of Resistance
