Chirodactyl

"Dathomir is a dangerous world inhabited by a number of deadly creatures, such as the chirodactyl, an apex predator."

―Darth Sidious^[5]

Chirodactyls,^[1] also known as Dathomirian bats,^[2] were a species of winged carnivorous creatures native to the planet Dathomir.

Biology and appearance[]

Chirodactyls had sharp claws and teeth that they used to rip apart their prey. Their ears were triangular in shape and their wings were covered in leathery skin.^[3]

History[]

One chirodactyl known as Gorgara was especially notorious among the natives of the planet.^[1] The strongest Nightbrothers were tested in a rite of passage that consisted of venturing into these creatures' territory.^[6]

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Behind the scenes[]

Chirodactyls first appeared in the 2019 video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, developed by Respawn Entertainment.^[2] During development, inspiration for the design of the chirodactyls was found in bats and owls. Chirodactyl concept art was done by artist Jean-Francois Rey.^[7]