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Eopies were quadruped mammalian herbivores native to the planet Tatooine. These tough creatures were adapted to their homeworld's endless deserts, and as a result were domesticated by the planet's inhabitants. They often worked as transports or beast of burden, though they were often bad-tempered and stubborn, and could break wind if their load was too heavy
Biology and appearance[]
Eopies were a species of quadrupedal mammallian herbivores[2] native to the planet Tatooine. These tough creatures were averaged at the height of 1.75 meters and were acclimated to their homeworld's endless deserts, and as a result were domesticated by the planet's inhabitants.[3] The eopie's rough skin helped to protect it against the heat of the twin suns of its homeworld while its hooves were adapted to climbing rocky cliffs.[8]
The eopie's trunked mouth was capable of secreting an adhesive spit that stuck to its skin. Eopies would layer this spit over their eyes as a means of protection during sandstorms.[8] Though herbivorous by nature, they, much like banthas, were able to consume meat with no ill effects, as shown when Obi-Wan Kenobi's personal eopie Akkani happily munched at the scraps of meat he fed her on a daily basis during his exile on Tatooine.[9]
Behavior[]
Eopies were known for being tough and were protective of their young. Young eopies would travel in their parent's shadow as a way to keep cool. During sandstorms, the parent Eopie would personally apply a layer of protective spit over the young's head.[8] Eopies were observed to exhibit flatulence.[10] As such, when riding a caravan of eopies, it was recommended to always ride on the foremost animal.[11]
Eopies in the galaxy[]
On Tatooine, Eopies often worked as transports or beast of burden, though they were often bad-tempered and stubborn, and could break wind if their load was too heavy.[3][5] Eopies were also found on the planet Saleucami,[6] and the desert moon Zardossa Stix,[12] as well as in the forests and jungles near the Black Spire Ruins of Batuu.[13]
On some planets, eopie was served as a delicacy. Power Sliders, a small diner located in a small settlement on the remote world of Abafar, had eopie stew on its menu.[14]
Behind the scenes[]
Originally, the role of the eopie was to be filled by the kaadu of Naboo.[15] However, due to the evolving story of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, which called for the Gungans to be beast-riding soldiers, the kaadu was transported to Naboo,[16] leading to the creation of the eopie. An early production painting by Doug Chiang of the kaadu hauling a podracer engine on Tatooine was retouched in Adobe Photoshop to create the eopie.[15]
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Notes and references[]
- ↑ Star Wars Bestiary, Vol. 1: Creatures of the Galaxy
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3
eopie in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
- ↑ 6.0 6.1
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "The Deserter"
- ↑ Ultimate Star Wars
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Star Wars Galaxy of Creatures — "Eopie"
- ↑ Obi-Wan Kenobi — "Part I"
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
- ↑ Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary, New Edition
- ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "The Disappeared, Part II"
- ↑ Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
- ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Missing in Action"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 eopie in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ kaadu in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
