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Luggabeasts were a non-sentient quadruped species that lived in the galaxy. They were found on frontier worlds, their masks were fused permanently onto their faces, and mechanical invasive systems enhanced their durability and working capabilities to well beyond their natural abilities. They did not require food or water, as nutrients were fed directly into them via wires. In the decades following the Battle of Endor, luggabeasts could be found on the desert world of Jakku, where the Teedo population used the beasts for scavenging. To help locate droids and other valuables, the Teedos gave the creatures cybernetic implants such as armor or optical instruments.[1] By the time of the cold war, a Teedo and his luggabeast captured BB-8, a BB unit, before it was set free by Rey, another scavenger.[3]
Behind the scenes
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Luggabeasts were first revealed in an article published by Entertainment Weekly which contained exclusive photos from Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens.[4] Prior to the film's release, luggabeasts were added to Star Wars: Commander, a mobile game, in an Episode VII-themed update.[5] As a nod to the movie, the Star Wars Legends video game Star Wars: The Old Republic added its own version of the luggabeast as a mount in October 2016; the "Scavenger's Luggerwahl" was first made available as part of the Manipulator Alliance Pack. It was controlled by two puppeteers: Derek Arnold and Tom Wilton.
AppearancesEdit
- Forces of Destiny: Daring Adventures: Volume 1 (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Commander (First appearance)
- The Legends of Luke Skywalker (Mentioned only)
- Before the Awakening
- Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens novelization
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens: A Junior Novel
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens Graphic Novel Adaptation
- The Force Awakens Adaptation 1
- BB-8 on the Run
- Star Wars: Forces of Destiny—Rey
Non-canon appearancesEdit
SourcesEdit
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Visual Dictionary
- Rey's Survival Guide
- LEGO Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (Set: 75148 Encounter on Jakku)
- Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
- Star Wars: Aliens of the Galaxy
- Star Wars: Complete Locations
- Poe Dameron: Flight Log (Picture only)
- Star Wars: Galactic Atlas
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Expanded
- Forces of Destiny: Tales of Hope & Courage (Picture only)
- Star Wars: Geektionary: The Galaxy from A - Z
- Star Wars: Alien Archive
- Every Creature in the Star Wars Movies on the official Star Wars Kids YouTube channel (backup link)
- Star Wars: Creatures Big & Small
- Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition
- Every Language in Star Wars Movies | Star Wars By the Numbers on the official Star Wars Kids YouTube channel (backup link) (Picture only)
- Star Wars: The Galactic Explorer's Guide
- Luggabeast in the Databank (backup link)
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Luggabeast in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars: Alien Archive
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
- ↑ Breznican, Anthony (August 12, 2015). Star Wars: The Force Awakens: J.J. Abrams explains what's in a name. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on August 12, 2015.
- ↑ Star Wars: Commander
