Orbaks were a species of horse-like riding beasts. Found on several worlds, their exact galactic origins were unclear, although the ocean moon Kef Bir was the homeworld of a herd of orbaks. On frontier worlds, orbaks were often domesticated for use in agriculture, transport, and occasionally warfare. Their tusks were used to uproot the grasses that they ate, and their sturdy hooves were well-adapted for uncertain terrain. They were related to other riding beasts, including pulga, fathiers, bordoks, and tris.[2]
Orbaks could be tamed to become very loyal riding mounts. When riding an orbak, a rider could steer them by directing their tusks, while a separate beast collar kept the saddle in place and allowed the rider to maintain control should the reins break free.[2]
Company 77, a group of stormtroopers who defected from the First Order, tamed a number of orbaks on Kef Bir. Led by Jannah, the tribe lived a nomadic lifestyle, using the orbaks as their mounts. The members of Company 77 had a close partnership with their orbaks, with the creatures allowing for exploration and travel at high speed, while the riders protected the orbaks from predators.[2]
During the Resistance's assault on the forces of the Sith Eternal led by the reborn Darth Sidious, Finn and Jannah rode orbaks in a ground assault atop[1] the Resurgent-class Star Destroyer Steadfast,[2] the flagship of First Order Allegiant General Enric Pryde.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
Orbaks were created for the 2019 film Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker.[1] They were first revealed on May 22, 2019, as part of a reveal of images and details regarding the film,[3] and first appeared in a tie-in event in the mobile game Star Wars: Commander[4] on December 19, 2019.[5]
Appearances[]
- The High Republic (2021) 8 (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Commander (First appearance)
- The Princess and the Scoundrel (Mentioned only)
- The Princess and the Scoundrel audiobook (Mentioned only)
- Shadow of the Sith (Vision to Luke Skywalker)
- Shadow of the Sith audiobook (Vision to Luke Skywalker)
- "Nightmares Long Remembered" — Tales from the Death Star
- Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition audiobook
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: A Junior Novel
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: A Junior Novel audiobook
Non-canon appearances[]
Sources[]
- The Star Wars Show: New Photos from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | Final Trailer on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – The Official Collector's Edition
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Galactic Guide
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
- 2019 Topps Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Series 1 (Card: Orbak)
- The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- Star Wars Day-at-a-Time Calendar 2021
- The Star Wars Book
- "The Final Order and the Battle of Exegol" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- "The Eyes Have It" — Star Wars Insider 202
- Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga – The Official Collector's Edition
- Company 77 in the Databank (backup link) (Picture only)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
- ↑ The Star Wars Show: New Photos from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- ↑ Star Wars: Commander
- ↑ Celebrate Star Wars™: The Rise of Skywalker on www.starwarscommander.com (archived from the original on March 18, 2020)