The Caarites were a sentient porcine species indigenous to the planet Caarimon.
Biology and appearance[]
The species typically displayed broad grins, bearing a double row of flat, wide, and perfectly white teeth.[2] Because of their native habitat, the species was well-suited for surviving in hot climates. Since extreme cold was unknown to this species, their ability to survive in such environments was hindered more than most species.
Society and culture[]
They were typically sly, ingratiating beings with an eye for profit. Their penchant for crooked business dealings was regularly cloaked by their friendly demeanor. This caused them to suffer from a poor reputation, though, making outsider trust of the species rare. When dealing with large groups of individuals directly, their charm was often described as "childlike," exemplifying their guise of innocence. They were often described as "friendly, entertaining, and humorous."[2]
Every Caarite knew the native Caarimala language, Galactic Basic Standard, and at least one other language. Communication was considered a fundamental skill for their society. This was especially true as the species favored nonviolent means of dealing with an adversary in a face-to-face encounter. Caarites were occasionally Force-sensitive, though their inherent greed prevented them from truly embracing the ways of the Jedi.[2]
History[]
The Caarites were members of the Trade Federation. When the Federation blockaded Naboo, the Caarites were convinced it would cause the end of the Federation, so convinced the Filordi to split off with them in forming the Metatheran Cartel. Of the two member species of the Cartel, the Caarites served as the public face.[2]
As the Caarites were well-known in the Cularin system, the alien ever-smiling crew of the local Dorumaa Resort were jokingly known as "Neo-Caarites," even though they were Gungans, Humans and Twi'leks.[2]
Appearances[]
- Eye of the Sun: A Cularin Presence – Living Force (First appearance)
- Eye of the Sun: The Resistance Within – Living Force
- Eye of the Sun: Revelation and Refutation – Living Force
- An Uneasy Peace – Living Force
- Clouds of Genarius: Clouded Paths – Living Force
- Broken Orbits: Tilnes Rising – Living Force
- Oblivion's Kiss – Living Force
- An Official Engagement – Living Force (Indirect mention only)
- Below the Belt: Philosophy – Living Force
- Below the Belt: Philology – Living Force (Mentioned only)
- Force Convergence – Living Force
- Metatheran Caution: Caaried Away – Living Force
- Metatheran Caution: Open Aarms – Living Force
- Metatheran Caution: Belly of the Beaast – Living Force
- Belted In: Excursion – Living Force
- Paarty On! – Living Force
- Contract AA23 – Living Force
- Decision: Coruscant – Living Force
Sources[]
- Living Force Campaign Guide
- Ultimate Alien Anthology
"Stories of Caarimon" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
"Planet Hoppers: Cathar" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) (Picture only)- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia (See Caarimon)
- The Clone Wars Campaign Guide