High Galactic

"You all right, pera?"
"Yes, my fi."

―Han Solo and Pera

High Galactic was a Pre-Republic language which was later used to show respect for the clergy and the elite.

History

It was spoken by the colonists of Alsakan prior to 17,000 BBY. During the war between the Galactic Republic and the Tion Cluster it evolved its written form, the High Galactic alphabet.

In later millennia, it was often used to show respect between members of the clergy and laymen. Sarcev Quest was fluent in High Galactic. It was also used as the language of the Imperial court and elite, as most officers from prestigious families were familiar with High Galactic.

Additionally, it was an ancient language used by the Jedi Order. An example of this usage would be many of the names of their lightsaber forms.

Its alphabet became an alternative to Aurebesh for written forms of Basic.

Derivatives

The natives of the planet Nyriaan spoke Nyriaanan, a language that was a mixture of High Galactic and Basic.

Examples

Example words included:

• Fi - male child
• Pera - male parent

Behind the scenes

High Galactic was first mentioned in Marvel's Star Wars when Han Solo addressed an unnamed Verpine priest.

Appearances

• "The Queen of Air and Darkness" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
• "A Reckoning of Wraiths" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
• Scoundrels (Mentioned only)
• Scoundrels audiobook (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars (1977) 7 (First appearance)
• Murder on the Executor

Sources

• "The Emperor's Pawns" — Star Wars Gamer 5
• "Fightsaber: Jedi Lightsaber Combat" — Star Wars Insider 62
• Coruscant and the Core Worlds
• "Who's Who: Imperial Grand Admirals" — Star Wars Insider 66
• "Alliance and Empire Preview 4" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
• Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook
• Threats of the Galaxy
• Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
• Scum and Villainy
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
• Legacy Era Campaign Guide
• Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
• Galaxy at War
• Galaxy of Intrigue
• The Written Word on Hyperspace (article) (content obsolete and backup link not available)
• The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force
• Strongholds of Resistance

Notes and references

In other languages

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