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- "What'd you think flame beetles taste like?"
"What?"
"You know, are they spicy? Because of the, uh… fire."
"I don't think it works like that." - ―Two stormtroopers discuss flame beetles
Flame beetles were a species of beetle that lived on the planet Kashyyyk. The creatures consumed local plants and synthesized their remains into a highly flammable derivative, giving them their signature bioluminescent abdomen. They were then able to make these chemicals spontaneously combust when in proximity to an enemy or upon death.[1]
In 14 BBY,[2] during Cal Kestis' mission to Kashyyyk, he encountered many flame beetles that assaulted him. He killed many to continue his mission.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
Flame beetles first appeared in the current Star Wars canon in the 2019 video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.[1] The species originates in the Star Wars Legends continuity, where they first appeared in the 1984 comic Star Wars (1977) 91 written by Mary Jo Duffy and pencilled by Tony Salmons.[3]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (First appearance)
Sources[]
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Official Gameplay Reveal Live Stream – EA Play 2019 on the official Electronic Arts Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order — Official Gameplay Demo (Extended Cut) on the official Electronic Arts Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- "You Can't See the Forest for the Trees!" — Star Wars - The Official Magazine 97
- Star Wars: The Secrets of the Wookiees
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order to 14 BBY.
- ↑ Star Wars (1977) 91