The Cthon were a troglodytic species that did not rely on visual senses. As such, the weapon known as the flashstick, which emitted a bright flash of blinding light when used, had no effect on them.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
The Cthon were first mentioned in the new Star Wars canon in the 2019 Fantasy Flight Games reference book Gadgets and Gear.[1] The species originated in the Star Wars Legends continuity, where they were first mentioned in the 1994 novel Jedi Search by Kevin J. Anderson[2] and were given the name Cthon in the 2001 novel Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter by Michael Reaves.[3]
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- Gadgets and Gear (First mentioned)