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{{Quote|This is the purpose of life, is it not? To create life is the greatest act a living creature can commit.|[[Ooryl Qrygg]]|I, Jedi}}
 
{{Quote|This is the purpose of life, is it not? To create life is the greatest act a living creature can commit.|[[Ooryl Qrygg]]|I, Jedi}}
[[File:Xesh and Shae spend the night.jpg|||right|thumb|300px|Shae and Xesh spend the night together.]]
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[[File:Xesh and Shae spend the night.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Shae and Xesh spend the night together.]]
 
'''Reproduction''', or '''sex''', was the biological process in which new organisms were produced from "[[Parent/Legends|parent]]" organisms. In order for organisms to genetically reproduce they must be compatible on a genetic level for a successful outcome. The various forms of reproduction between [[Species/Legends|species]] in the [[Known Universe|known universe]] could be categorized into two global types: sexual and asexual reproduction.
 
'''Reproduction''', or '''sex''', was the biological process in which new organisms were produced from "[[Parent/Legends|parent]]" organisms. In order for organisms to genetically reproduce they must be compatible on a genetic level for a successful outcome. The various forms of reproduction between [[Species/Legends|species]] in the [[Known Universe|known universe]] could be categorized into two global types: sexual and asexual reproduction.
   
 
==Sexual reproduction==
 
==Sexual reproduction==
 
{{Quote|Well, the parts line up fine as far as I'm concerned, but things don't connect that well on a cellular level, I guess.|Gavin Darklighter, on his compatibility with Asyr Sei'lar|X-Wing: Isard's Revenge}}
 
{{Quote|Well, the parts line up fine as far as I'm concerned, but things don't connect that well on a cellular level, I guess.|Gavin Darklighter, on his compatibility with Asyr Sei'lar|X-Wing: Isard's Revenge}}
In many species that had two sexes, the creation of a new organism was obtained by combining the genetic material of two "[[Parent/Legends|parent]]s," that is two opposite-sex organisms.<ref name="Isard's 90">''[[X-Wing: Isard's Revenge]]'', p. 90</ref> That usually required mating, sexual union involving penetration so the male's [[sperm]] could impregnate a female's [[ovum]].<ref name="DFJK">''[[Dark Forces: Jedi Knight]]''</ref> In most [[Mammal/Legends|mammal]]s, the offspring would then gestate in the mother's [[womb]] until birth.<ref name="NEGAS">''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]''</ref> Depending on the genital and cellular compatibility, two individuals of different species could reproduce or not. Examples of valid [[Hybrid|hybridization]] included [[Human/Legends|Human]]-[[Zabrak/Legends|Zabrak]]<ref>{{InsiderCite|122|Everything You Always Wanted to Know about the Nightsisters but Were Afraid to Ask}}</ref> or [[Borneck]]-[[Etti]].<ref>{{InsiderCite|66|Who's Who: Imperial Grand Admirals}}</ref>
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In many species that had two sexes, the creation of a new organism was obtained by combining the genetic material of two "[[Parent/Legends|parents]]," that is two opposite-sex organisms.<ref name="Isard's 90">''[[X-Wing: Isard's Revenge]]'', p. 90</ref> That usually required mating, sexual union involving physical penetration so the male's [[sperm]] could impregnate a female's [[ovum]].<ref name="DFJK">''[[Dark Forces: Jedi Knight]]''</ref> In most [[Mammal/Legends|mammals]], the offspring would then gestate in the mother's [[Womb/Legends|womb]] until birth.<ref name="NEGAS">''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]''</ref> Depending on the genital and cellular compatibility, two individuals of different species could reproduce or not. Examples of valid [[Hybrid/Legends|hybridization]] included [[Human/Legends|Human]]-[[Zabrak/Legends|Zabrak]]<ref>{{InsiderCite|122|Everything You Always Wanted to Know about the Nightsisters but Were Afraid to Ask}}</ref> or [[Borneck]]-[[Etti]].<ref>{{InsiderCite|66|Who's Who: Imperial Grand Admirals}}</ref>
   
 
==Asexual reproduction==
 
==Asexual reproduction==
 
{{Quote|My people reproduce as they will, and I decided it was time for me to do so.|Jiliac the Hutt, about his being pregnant|The Hutt Gambit}}
 
{{Quote|My people reproduce as they will, and I decided it was time for me to do so.|Jiliac the Hutt, about his being pregnant|The Hutt Gambit}}
By contrast, asexual reproduction involved an individual organism producing new organisms without the involvement of another. Those organisms were either capable of self-replication or were hermaphroditic&mdash;meaning they contained both male and female reproductive organs. Such was the case with most [[gastropod]]s<ref>''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]'', p. 210</ref> and [[Plant/Legends|plant]]-based species.<ref name="NEGASxii">''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]'', p. xii</ref>.
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By contrast, asexual reproduction involved an individual organism producing new organisms without the involvement of another. Those organisms were either capable of self-replication or were hermaphroditic&mdash;meaning they contained both male and female reproductive organs. Such was the case with most [[Gastropod/Legends|gastropods]]<ref>''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]'', p. 210</ref> and [[Plant/Legends|plant]]-based species.<ref name="NEGASxii">''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]'', p. xii</ref>.
   
 
==Other reproduction methods==
 
==Other reproduction methods==
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{{Quote|Had he been born in the Republic, we would have identified him early. The Force is unusually strong with him, that much is clear. Who is his father?''"<br />"''There was no father. I carried him, I gave birth, I raised him, I can't explain what happened.|Qui-Gon Jinn and Shmi Skywalker|Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace}}
 
===Cloning===
 
===Cloning===
 
{{Main|Cloning/Legends}}
 
{{Main|Cloning/Legends}}
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{{Quote|You are a clone. That means you are my son. Period. No one else, no woman was involved.|[[Jango Fett/Legends|Jango Fett]], to his son, [[Boba Fett/Legends|Boba]]|Boba Fett: The Fight to Survive}}
 
Cloning referred to the process of reproducing a near symmetrical duplicate of a being through artificial means. By obtaining the genetic code of an individual, numerous copies of said individual could be created depending on the state of the technology available to the cloner.<br>
 
Cloning referred to the process of reproducing a near symmetrical duplicate of a being through artificial means. By obtaining the genetic code of an individual, numerous copies of said individual could be created depending on the state of the technology available to the cloner.<br>
Various species, such as the [[Khommite]]s, [[Columi]]<ref name="CIS Shadowfeed Dispatch 14:7:01 Edition">''[[CIS Shadowfeed Dispatch 14:7:01 Edition]]''</ref> and [[Verpine/Legends|Verpine]]s<ref name="GG4">''[[Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races]]''</ref>, relied on cloning as their chief means of reproduction. While others, like the [[Kaminoan/Legends|Kaminoan]]s used the art of the cloning as their chief production resource.
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Various species, such as the [[Khommite]]s, [[Columi/Legends|Columi]]<ref name="CIS Shadowfeed Dispatch 14:7:01 Edition">''[[CIS Shadowfeed Dispatch 14:7:01 Edition]]''</ref> and [[Verpine/Legends|Verpines]],<ref name="GG4">''[[Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races]]''</ref> relied on cloning as their chief means of reproduction. While others, like the [[Kaminoan/Legends|Kaminoans]] used the art of the cloning as their chief production resource.
   
 
===Other===
 
===Other===
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There was a wide range of reproductive strategies employed by different species in the galaxy.
 
There was a wide range of reproductive strategies employed by different species in the galaxy.
   
Some species, many of which were [[Humanoid/Legends|humanoid]]s, were not capable of reproduction until many [[Standard year/Legends|years]] after birth. Other species could reproduce quickly after birth, with numerous offspring however, most of these offspring did not survive to adulthood due to environmental influences.[[File:Narglatchpreggo-woswfg.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Narglatch/Legends|Narglatch]] females always give birth to twins - 1 male and 1 female]]
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Some species, many of which were [[Humanoid/Legends|humanoids]], were not capable of reproduction until many [[Standard year/Legends|years]] after birth. Other species could reproduce quickly after birth, with numerous offspring. However, most of these offspring did not survive to adulthood due to environmental influences.[[File:Narglatchpreggo-woswfg.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Narglatch/Legends|Narglatch]] females always give birth to twins - 1 male and 1 female]]
   
 
In terms of evolutionary habits, species who could only reproduce a few offspring at a time tended to devote more resources to the nurturing and protection of said offspring than in comparison to those species who could produce many offspring who tend to devote fewer resources to each offspring; for these species it is common for many offspring to [[Death/Legends|die]] soon after birth, but enough individuals typically survive to maintain the population.<ref name="The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide">''[[The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide]]''</ref>
 
In terms of evolutionary habits, species who could only reproduce a few offspring at a time tended to devote more resources to the nurturing and protection of said offspring than in comparison to those species who could produce many offspring who tend to devote fewer resources to each offspring; for these species it is common for many offspring to [[Death/Legends|die]] soon after birth, but enough individuals typically survive to maintain the population.<ref name="The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide">''[[The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide]]''</ref>
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==Non-reproductive mating==
 
==Non-reproductive mating==
{{Quote|If all we ever have is right now&mdash;this night&mdash;then let's make it wonderful.|[[Shae Koda]] and [[Tau (individual)|Xesh]] spend the night together|Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi: Force War 2}}
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{{Quote|If all we ever have is right now&mdash;this night&mdash;then let's make it wonderful.|[[Shae Koda]] and [[Tau (individual)|Xesh]] spend the night together|Dawn of the Jedi: Force War 2}}
[[File:Cross interrogates Dahlis.jpg|left|thumb|220px|[[Jahan Cross]] and [[Dah'lis Stark]] in the pool.]]
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[[File:Cross interrogates Dahlis.jpg|left|thumb|220px|[[Jahan Cross]] and [[Dah'lis Stark]] in the pool.]]
While mating normally took place in the context of reproduction, sentient beings often engaged in sexual intercourse for recreational purposes, or as a means to express their romantic love and care for one another. In the latter case, mating was referred to as the loving.<ref name="CotJ">''[[Children of the Jedi (novel)|Children of the Jedi]]''</ref> While romantic and sexual attraction to the opposite sex was considered the norm, some sentient individuals were attracted to people of their own sex, without apparent controversy. Such individuals were frequently encountered on the planet of [[Makeb]] during the [[Galactic War]]. It was notably the case of [[Cytharat]], [[Sith Lord/Legends|Sith Lord]] of the [[Sith Empire (Post–Great Hyperspace War)|Sith Empire]].<ref name="SWTOR">{{TOR|Rise of the Hutt Cartel}}</ref> In the society of the Mandalorians, same-sex relationships were also uncontroversial. [[Goran Beviin]] and [[Medrit Vasur]], two male Mandalorians, even contracted [[Marriage/Legends|marriage]].<ref name="CSWE">''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'', entries "Beviin, Goran" (Volume I, page 72) and "Vasur, Medrit" (Volume III, page 297)</ref> Other individuals, like [[Lemda Avesta]] of Makeb, were indifferently attracted to members of either sex.<ref name="SWTOR" />
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While mating normally took place in the context of reproduction, sentient beings often engaged in sexual intercourse for recreational purposes, or as a means to express their romantic love and care for one another. In the latter case, mating was referred to as the loving.<ref name="CotJ">[[Children of the Jedi (novel)|''Children of the Jedi'']]</ref> While romantic and sexual attraction to the opposite sex was considered the norm, some sentient individuals were attracted to people of their own sex, without apparent controversy. Such individuals were frequently encountered on the planet of [[Makeb]] during the [[Galactic War]]. It was notably the case of [[Cytharat]], [[Sith Lord/Legends|Sith Lord]] of the [[Sith Empire (Post–Great Hyperspace War)|Sith Empire]].<ref name="SWTOR">{{TOR|Rise of the Hutt Cartel}}</ref> In the society of the Mandalorians, same-sex relationships were also uncontroversial. [[Goran Beviin]] and [[Medrit Vasur]], two male Mandalorians, even contracted [[Marriage/Legends|marriage]].<ref name="CSWE">''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'', entries "Beviin, Goran" (Volume I, page 72) and "Vasur, Medrit" (Volume III, page 297)</ref> Other individuals, like [[Lemda Avesta]] of Makeb, were indifferently attracted to members of either sex.<ref name="SWTOR" />
   
The [[Zeltron/Legends|Zeltron]]s, a pink-skinned species from the planet [[Zeltros]], were known for having many transient sexual relationships on a casual basis. Although their promiscuity often confused and embarrassed other species, including Humans, the Zeltrons were not ashamed of that cultural trait. On the contrary, they regarded monogamy as an eccentric practice.<ref name="SWG1">{{GamerCite|1|The University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Marvel Series}}</ref> The non-Zeltrons often met their overt sexual advances with great disconcertion.<ref name="SW70">''[[Star Wars 70: The Stenax Shuffle]]''</ref>
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The [[Zeltron/Legends|Zeltrons]], a pink-skinned species from the planet [[Zeltros/Legends|Zeltros]], were known for having many transient sexual relationships on a casual basis. Although their promiscuity often confused and embarrassed other species, including Humans, the Zeltrons were not ashamed of that cultural trait. On the contrary, they regarded monogamy as an eccentric practice.<ref name="SWG1">{{GamerCite|1|The University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Marvel Series}}</ref> The non-Zeltrons often met their overt sexual advances with great disconcertion.<ref name="SW70">''[[Star Wars 70: The Stenax Shuffle]]''</ref>
   
Some beings who were referred to as [[prostitute]]s engaged in promiscuous sexual relations for [[Currency/Legends|payment]].<ref name="BFT1">''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron 9: Battleground: Tatooine, Part 1]]''</ref> Such activities were normally confined within [[brothel]]s,<ref name="PST">''[[Soup's On: The Pipe Smoker's Tale]]''</ref> a type of buildings that were often associated with other seedy venues, including [[Cantina/Legends|bars]] and [[Gambling/Legends|gambling]] dens.<ref name="THG">''[[The Hutt Gambit]]''</ref> Some prostitutes, however, would directly solicit potential customers in the streets.<ref name="FT1">''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron 26: Family Ties, Part 1]]''</ref> The Zeltron [[cafarel]], both male and female, were known for fulfilling any carnal desire a being might have.<ref name="EGAS">''[[The Essential Guide to Alien Species]]''</ref>
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Some beings who were referred to as [[Prostitute/Legends|prostitutes]] engaged in promiscuous sexual relations for [[Currency/Legends|payment]].<ref name="BFT1">''[[X-Wing Rogue Squadron 9: Battleground: Tatooine, Part 1]]''</ref> Such activities were normally confined within [[brothel]]s,<ref name="PST">''[[Soup's On: The Pipe Smoker's Tale]]''</ref> a type of buildings that were often associated with other seedy venues, including [[Cantina/Legends|bars]] and [[Gambling/Legends|gambling]] dens.<ref name="THG">''[[The Hutt Gambit]]''</ref> Some prostitutes, however, would directly solicit potential customers in the streets.<ref name="FT1">''[[X-Wing Rogue Squadron 26: Family Ties, Part 1]]''</ref> The Zeltron [[cafarel]], both male and female, were known for fulfilling any carnal desire a being might have.<ref name="EGAS">''[[The Essential Guide to Alien Species]]''</ref>
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
{{Scroll box|
 
{{Scroll box|
 
*''[[Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void]]'' {{Mo}} <!--Chapter three-->
 
*''[[Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void]]'' {{Mo}} <!--Chapter three-->
*''[[Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi: Force War 2]]''
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*''[[Dawn of the Jedi: Force War 2]]''
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*''[[Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith 5: Sith Secrets]]''
 
*''[[Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith 6: Jedi Assault]]''
 
*''[[Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith 6: Jedi Assault]]''
 
*{{Tales|23|Shadows and Light}}
 
*{{Tales|23|Shadows and Light}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]''
 
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]'' {{C|As "hooked up [[power coupling]]s", "mate with her", "charging up her loading ramp"}}
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*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]'' {{C|As "hooked up [[Power coupling/Legends|power couplings]]", "mate with her", "charging up her loading ramp"}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]''
 
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]''
 
*''[[The Old Republic: Annihilation]]'' {{Flash}}
 
*''[[The Old Republic: Annihilation]]'' {{Flash}}
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*''[[Darth Bane: Path of Destruction]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As being "''very'' close"}}
 
*''[[Darth Bane: Path of Destruction]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As being "''very'' close"}}
 
*''[[Darth Bane: Rule of Two]]''
 
*''[[Darth Bane: Rule of Two]]''
*[[Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (novel)|''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' novelization]] {{Mo}} {{C|As "[[Human/Legends|Human]] contact"}}
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*[[Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (novelization)|''Star Wars'': Episode I ''The Phantom Menace'' novelization]] {{Mo}} {{C|As "[[Human/Legends|Human]] contact"}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Republic: Infinity's End]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Republic: Infinity's End]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Republic 27: Starcrash]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[Star Wars 27: Starcrash]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*{{Tales|12|A Jedi's Weapon}} {{Mo}}
 
*{{Tales|12|A Jedi's Weapon}} {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Jango Fett]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As "the best time you'll ever have on [[Coruscant/Legends|Coruscant]]"}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Jango Fett]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As "the best time you'll ever have on [[Coruscant/Legends|Coruscant]]"}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Zam Wesell]]'' {{Imo}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Zam Wesell]]'' {{Imo}}
*{{Hnn|47|life/13314_3.html|Valorum & Gunray Bracket Ends of Book Sales}} {{Mo}}
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*{{Hnn|47|life/13314_3.html|Valorum & Gunray Bracket Ends of Book Sales|https://web.archive.org/web/20130105202907/http://www.holonetnews.com:80/47/life/13314_3.html}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (novel)|''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones'' novelization]]'' {{Imo}} {{C|As "felt the press of his body on top of hers" and "climbing into bed beside"}}
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*''[[Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (novelization)|''Star Wars'': Episode II ''Attack of the Clones'' novelization]]'' {{Imo}} {{C|As "felt the press of his body on top of hers" and "climbing into bed beside"}}
*''[[Star Wars: Republic 49: Sacrifice]]'' {{Imo}}
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*''[[Republic 49: Sacrifice]]'' {{Imo}}
 
*''[[Jedi: Shaak Ti]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Jedi: Shaak Ti]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''{{CW|22}}''
 
*''{{CW|22}}''
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*''[[The Clone Wars: Wild Space]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[The Clone Wars: Wild Space]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[The Clone Wars: No Prisoners]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[The Clone Wars: No Prisoners]]'' {{Mo}}
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*{{TCW|Fugitive}} {{C|Appears as cloning}}
 
*''[[The Cestus Deception]]''
 
*''[[The Cestus Deception]]''
 
*''[[Republic Commando: Triple Zero]]''
 
*''[[Republic Commando: Triple Zero]]''
*''[[MedStar I: Battle Surgeons]]''
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*''[[MedStar I: Battle Surgeons]]''
 
*''[[MedStar II: Jedi Healer]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[MedStar II: Jedi Healer]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Republic Commando: True Colors]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Republic Commando: True Colors]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Yoda: Dark Rendezvous]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Yoda: Dark Rendezvous]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Dark Times 5: The Path to Nowhere, Part 5]]''
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*''[[Dark Times 5: The Path to Nowhere, Part 5]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Dark Times 29: A Spark Remains, Part 2]]''
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*''[[Dark Times—A Spark Remains 2]]''
 
*''[[Darth Vader and Son]]'' {{Imo}} {{Nc}}
 
*''[[Darth Vader and Son]]'' {{Imo}} {{Nc}}
 
*''[[The Paradise Snare]]''
 
*''[[The Paradise Snare]]''
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*''[[Agent of the Empire—Iron Eclipse, Part 4]]''
 
*''[[Agent of the Empire—Iron Eclipse, Part 4]]''
 
*''[[Agent of the Empire—Hard Targets, Part 3]]'' {{Imo}} {{C|As "show you the depth of my gratitude"}}
 
*''[[Agent of the Empire—Hard Targets, Part 3]]'' {{Imo}} {{C|As "show you the depth of my gratitude"}}
*''[[Death Star (novel)|Death Star]]''
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*[[Death Star (novel)|''Death Star'']]
 
*''[[Nightlily: The Lovers' Tale]]''
 
*''[[Nightlily: The Lovers' Tale]]''
 
*''[[Empire Blues: The Devaronian's Tale]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Empire Blues: The Devaronian's Tale]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*{{InsiderCite|138|Heist}} {{Mo}}
 
*{{InsiderCite|138|Heist}} {{Mo}}
 
*{{Tales|15|Lucky Stars}} {{Mo}}
 
*{{Tales|15|Lucky Stars}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Allegiance (novel)|Allegiance]]'' {{Mo}}
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*[[Allegiance (novel)|''Allegiance'']] {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Empire 19: Target: Vader]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[Empire 19: Target: Vader]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Empire 23: The Bravery of Being Out of Range]]'' {{Imo}}
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*''[[Empire 23: The Bravery of Being Out of Range]]'' {{Imo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Empire 24: Idiot's Array, Part 1]]'' {{Imo}}
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*''[[Empire 24: Idiot's Array, Part 1]]'' {{Imo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Empire 38: The Wrong Side of the War, Part 3]]''
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*''[[Empire 38: The Wrong Side of the War, Part 3]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Rebellion 2: My Brother, My Enemy, Part 2]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[Rebellion 2: My Brother, My Enemy, Part 2]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Rebellion 11: Small Victories, Part 1]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As to "make a pass on"}}
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*''[[Rebellion 11: Small Victories, Part 1]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As to "make a pass on"}}
 
*{{FFG|book=Strongholds of Resistance|story=Phantoms in the Dark}} {{Mo}}
 
*{{FFG|book=Strongholds of Resistance|story=Phantoms in the Dark}} {{Mo}}
 
*''[[The Mandalorian Armor]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[The Mandalorian Armor]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[Star Wars 79: The Big Con]]'' {{Imo}}
 
*''[[Star Wars 79: The Big Con]]'' {{Imo}}
 
*''[[Star Wars Annual 2: Shadeshine!]]'' {{C|As "getting to know each other a lot better"}}
 
*''[[Star Wars Annual 2: Shadeshine!]]'' {{C|As "getting to know each other a lot better"}}
*[[Shadows of the Empire (novel)|''Shadows of the Empire'' novel]] {{Mo}}
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*[[Shadows of the Empire (novel)|''Shadows of the Empire'' novel]] {{Mo}}
 
*[[Shadows of the Empire (comics)|''Shadows of the Empire'' comic]] {{Mo}}
 
*[[Shadows of the Empire (comics)|''Shadows of the Empire'' comic]] {{Mo}}
 
*{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|text=''Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook''|story=Hunting Holiday|stext=''Hunting Holiday''}} {{Mo}}
 
*{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|text=''Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook''|story=Hunting Holiday|stext=''Hunting Holiday''}} {{Mo}}
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*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Battleground: Tatooine]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Battleground: Tatooine]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service]]''
 
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service]]''
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron 25: The Making of Baron Fel]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[X-Wing Rogue Squadron 25: The Making of Baron Fel]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Family Ties]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Family Ties]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[X-Wing: Rogue Squadron]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[X-Wing: Rogue Squadron]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[X-Wing: The Krytos Trap]]''
 
*''[[X-Wing: The Krytos Trap]]''
 
*''[[X-Wing: The Bacta War]]''
 
*''[[X-Wing: The Bacta War]]''
*''[[The Courtship of Princess Leia]]'' {{C|As to "mate" and "spawn"}}
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*''[[The Courtship of Princess Leia]]'' {{C|As to "mate" and "spawn"}}
 
*''[[Tatooine Ghost]]''
 
*''[[Tatooine Ghost]]''
 
*''[[X-Wing: Isard's Revenge]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[X-Wing: Isard's Revenge]]'' {{Mo}}
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*[[Dark Empire (audio)|''Dark Empire'' audio drama]] {{Mo}}
 
*[[Dark Empire (audio)|''Dark Empire'' audio drama]] {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Jedi Search]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Jedi Search]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[I, Jedi]]''
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*''[[I, Jedi]]''
*''[[Children of the Jedi (novel)|Children of the Jedi]]'' {{C|As "the act of loving"}}
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*[[Children of the Jedi (novel)|''Children of the Jedi'']] {{C|As "the act of loving"}}
*''[[Darksaber]]'' {{Mo}}
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*[[Darksaber (novel)|''Darksaber'']] {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Planet of Twilight]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As "making love to"}}
 
*''[[Planet of Twilight]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As "making love to"}}
 
*''[[X-Wing: Starfighters of Adumar]]''
 
*''[[X-Wing: Starfighters of Adumar]]''
 
*''[[The Crystal Star]]'' {{Imo}}
 
*''[[The Crystal Star]]'' {{Imo}}
 
*''[[Shield of Lies]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As to "warm a bed with"}}
 
*''[[Shield of Lies]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As to "warm a bed with"}}
*''[[Tyrant's Test]]''
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*''[[Tyrant's Test]]''
 
*''[[The New Rebellion]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As "seduce" and "the rewards are worth it"}}
 
*''[[The New Rebellion]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As "seduce" and "the rewards are worth it"}}
 
*''[[Specter of the Past]]'' {{Imo}} {{C|As "you want to get off me, or were you just getting comfortable?"}}
 
*''[[Specter of the Past]]'' {{Imo}} {{C|As "you want to get off me, or were you just getting comfortable?"}}
*''[[Star Wars: Chewbacca]]'' {{Mo}}
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*[[Star Wars: Chewbacca (Dark Horse)|''Star Wars: Chewbacca'']] {{Mo}}
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Balance Point]]'' {{Imo}} {{C|As "taking all precautions"}}
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Balance Point]]'' {{Imo}} {{C|As "taking all precautions"}}
*{{InsiderCite|63|Emissary of the Void|Emissary of the Void: Episode VI: Emissary of the Void}} {{Mo}} {{c|As "mate with"}}
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*{{InsiderCite|63|Emissary of the Void|Emissary of the Void: Episode VI: Emissary of the Void}} {{Mo}} {{C|As "mate with"}}
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Star by Star]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Star by Star]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Dark Journey]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Dark Journey]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream]]'' {{C|As "celebrating"}}
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream]]'' {{C|As "celebrating"}}
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand]]''
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand]]''
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Destiny's Way]]''
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*''[[The New Jedi Order: Destiny's Way]]''
 
*''[[Dark Nest I: The Joiner King]]''
 
*''[[Dark Nest I: The Joiner King]]''
 
*''[[Dark Nest III: The Swarm War]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Dark Nest III: The Swarm War]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[Legacy of the Force: Exile]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As being "involved physically"}}
 
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Exile]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As being "involved physically"}}
 
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Fury]]''
 
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Fury]]''
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Revelation]]'' {{C|As "exercise"}}
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*''[[Legacy of the Force: Revelation]]'' {{C|As "exercise"}}
 
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Invincible]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Invincible]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Abyss]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As "as stubborn as a [[Ronto/Legends|ronto]] in rut}}
 
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Abyss]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As "as stubborn as a [[Ronto/Legends|ronto]] in rut}}
 
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Backlash]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As "interesting mating habits"}}
 
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Backlash]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As "interesting mating habits"}}
 
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Allies]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As "bedded"}}
 
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Allies]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As "bedded"}}
*''[[Star Wars: Legacy 3: Broken, Part 3]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As to "bunk with"}}
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*''[[Legacy 3: Broken, Part 3]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As to "bunk with"}}
*''[[Star Wars: Legacy 7: Broken, Part 6]]''
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*''[[Legacy 7: Broken, Part 6]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Legacy 14: Claws of the Dragon, Part 1]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[Legacy 14: Claws of the Dragon, Part 1]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Legacy 15: Claws of the Dragon, Part 2]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[Legacy 15: Claws of the Dragon, Part 2]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Legacy 16: Claws of the Dragon, Part 3]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As "getting better acquainted"}}
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*''[[Legacy 16: Claws of the Dragon, Part 3]]'' {{Mo}} {{C|As "getting better acquainted"}}
*''[[Star Wars: Legacy 17: Claws of the Dragon, Part 4]]''
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*''[[Legacy 17: Claws of the Dragon, Part 4]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Legacy 26: The Hidden Temple, Part 2]]'' {{Imo}}
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*''[[Legacy 26: The Hidden Temple, Part 2]]'' {{Imo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Legacy 29: Vector, Part 10]]''
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*''[[Legacy 29: Vector, Part 10]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Legacy 31: Vector, Part 12]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[Legacy 31: Vector, Part 12]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Legacy 34: Storms, Part 1]]'' {{Flash}}
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*''[[Legacy 34: Storms, Part 1]]'' {{Flash}}
*''[[Star Wars: Legacy 37: Tatooine, Part 1]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[Legacy 37: Tatooine, Part 1]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Legacy 38: Tatooine, Part 2]]''
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*''[[Legacy 38: Tatooine, Part 2]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Legacy 39: Tatooine, Part 3]]'' {{Imo}}
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*''[[Legacy 39: Tatooine, Part 3]]'' {{Imo}}
 
}}
 
}}
   
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
 
*''[[Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races]]''
 
*''[[Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races]]''
*''[[Cracken's Rebel Field Guide (sourcebook)|Cracken's Rebel Field Guide]]''
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*[[Cracken's Rebel Field Guide (sourcebook)|''Cracken's Rebel Field Guide'']]
 
*[[Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races (Second Edition)|''Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races'', Second Edition]]
 
*[[Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races (Second Edition)|''Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races'', Second Edition]]
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*''[[Galaxy Guide 12: Aliens — Enemies and Allies]]''
 
*''[[The Essential Guide to Characters]]'' {{C|[[Triclops]] section}}
 
*''[[The Essential Guide to Characters]]'' {{C|[[Triclops]] section}}
 
*''[[The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire]]''
 
*''[[The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire]]''
 
*{{SOTE|cardname=Leia Finally Meets Xizor|link=http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=/sote/soteTC044.jpg}}
 
*{{SOTE|cardname=Leia Finally Meets Xizor|link=http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=/sote/soteTC044.jpg}}
*{{SOTE|cardname=The Kiss|link=http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=/sote/soteTC050.jpg}}
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*{{SOTE|cardname=The Kiss|link=http://www.rebelscum.com/photo.asp?image=/sote/soteTC050.jpg|archiveurl=https://archive.fo/x17MX}}
 
*''[[Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide]]''
 
*''[[Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide]]''
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*''[[Gundark's Fantastic Technology: Personal Gear]]''
 
*''[[The Essential Guide to Alien Species]]''
 
*''[[The Essential Guide to Alien Species]]''
 
*{{GamerCite|1|The University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Marvel Series}}
 
*{{GamerCite|1|The University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Marvel Series}}
*{{GamerCite|5|The Emperor's Pawns}}
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*{{GamerCite|5|The Emperor's Pawns}}
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*{{WizardsCite|url=starwars/article.asp?x=sw20011115a_slug&c=rpg|text=Rescued Aliens: Swamp Slug and Stone Mite|int=Rescued Aliens: Swamp Slug and Stone Mite|archivedate=20090602012924}}
 
*''[[The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide]]''
 
*''[[The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide]]''
 
*''[[The New Essential Guide to Characters]]'' {{C|[[Leia Organa Solo]], [[Xizor]] sections}}
 
*''[[The New Essential Guide to Characters]]'' {{C|[[Leia Organa Solo]], [[Xizor]] sections}}
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*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20040226eu|text=Voss Parck|int=Voss Parck (article)|archivedate=20090602014438}}
*{{InsiderCite|89|Underworld: A Galaxy of Scum and Villainy}}
 
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*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=swminis/article/universepreview10|text=''Universe'' Preview 10|int=Universe Preview 10|archivedate=20081228094650}}
 
*{{InsiderCite|89|Underworld: A Galaxy of Scum and Villainy}}
 
*''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]''
 
*''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]''
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*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/PHCathar|text=Planet Hoppers: Cathar|int=Planet Hoppers: Cathar|archivedate=20100111073408}}
 
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Dramatis Personae]]'' {{Imo}}
 
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Dramatis Personae]]'' {{Imo}}
 
*{{DB|character|benskywalker|Skywalker, Ben}}
 
*{{DB|character|benskywalker|Skywalker, Ben}}
*''[[The Essential Reader's Companion]]'' {{C|"''[[Shadows of the Empire (novel)|Shadows of the Empire]]''", "''[[The Last One Standing: The Tale of Boba Fett]]''"}}
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*''[[The Essential Reader's Companion]]'' {{C|"[[Shadows of the Empire (novel)|''Shadows of the Empire'']]", "''[[The Last One Standing: The Tale of Boba Fett]]''"}}
*{{Blog|official=true|2013/06/13/the-droids-re-animated-part-1/|The Droids Re-Animated, Part 1}}
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*{{SW|url=news/the-droids-re-animated-part-1|int=The Droids Re-Animated|text=The Droids Re-Animated, Part 1|archivedate=20170705200306}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Force Collection]]'' {{C|Card: J'Quille}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Force Collection]]'' {{C|Card: J'Quille}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Force Collection]]'' {{C|Card: Luminara Unduli (★★)}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Force Collection]]'' {{C|Card: Luminara Unduli (★★)}}
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*''[[Star Wars: Force Collection]]'' {{C|Card: Luminara Unduli (★★★★)}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Force Collection]]'' {{C|Card: Boba Fett (★★★★★)}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Force Collection]]'' {{C|Card: Boba Fett (★★★★★)}}
*{{Blog|official=true|2013/10/07/viva-space-vegas-the-history-of-the-marvelous-wheel-part-2/|Viva Space Vegas! The History of the Marvelous Wheel, Part 2|int=Viva Space Vegas! The History of the Marvelous Wheel}}
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*{{SW|url=news/viva-space-vegas-the-history-of-the-marvelous-wheel-part-2|int=Viva Space Vegas! The History of the Marvelous Wheel|text=Viva Space Vegas! The History of the Marvelous Wheel, Part 2|archivedate=20170908045716}}
 
*''[[Suns of Fortune]]''
 
*''[[Suns of Fortune]]''
 
*''[[Fly Casual]]''
 
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"This is the purpose of life, is it not? To create life is the greatest act a living creature can commit."
Ooryl Qrygg[src]
Xesh and Shae spend the night

Shae and Xesh spend the night together.

Reproduction, or sex, was the biological process in which new organisms were produced from "parent" organisms. In order for organisms to genetically reproduce they must be compatible on a genetic level for a successful outcome. The various forms of reproduction between species in the known universe could be categorized into two global types: sexual and asexual reproduction.

Sexual reproduction

"Well, the parts line up fine as far as I'm concerned, but things don't connect that well on a cellular level, I guess."
―Gavin Darklighter, on his compatibility with Asyr Sei'lar[src]

In many species that had two sexes, the creation of a new organism was obtained by combining the genetic material of two "parents," that is two opposite-sex organisms.[1] That usually required mating, sexual union involving physical penetration so the male's sperm could impregnate a female's ovum.[2] In most mammals, the offspring would then gestate in the mother's womb until birth.[3] Depending on the genital and cellular compatibility, two individuals of different species could reproduce or not. Examples of valid hybridization included Human-Zabrak[4] or Borneck-Etti.[5]

Asexual reproduction

"My people reproduce as they will, and I decided it was time for me to do so."
―Jiliac the Hutt, about his being pregnant[src]

By contrast, asexual reproduction involved an individual organism producing new organisms without the involvement of another. Those organisms were either capable of self-replication or were hermaphroditic—meaning they contained both male and female reproductive organs. Such was the case with most gastropods[6] and plant-based species.[7].

Other reproduction methods

"Had he been born in the Republic, we would have identified him early. The Force is unusually strong with him, that much is clear. Who is his father?"
"There was no father. I carried him, I gave birth, I raised him, I can't explain what happened."
―Qui-Gon Jinn and Shmi Skywalker[src]

Cloning

"You are a clone. That means you are my son. Period. No one else, no woman was involved."
Jango Fett, to his son, Boba[src]

Cloning referred to the process of reproducing a near symmetrical duplicate of a being through artificial means. By obtaining the genetic code of an individual, numerous copies of said individual could be created depending on the state of the technology available to the cloner.
Various species, such as the Khommites, Columi[8] and Verpines,[9] relied on cloning as their chief means of reproduction. While others, like the Kaminoans used the art of the cloning as their chief production resource.

Other

There have been various instances where an organism had genetically reproduced on a scale previously undocumented.

  • In the case of Zonama Sekot, a sentient planet asexually produced an offspring before its death.
  • In the case of Shmi Skywalker a Human female produced an offspring without sexual reproduction; a reproductive trait not associated with the human species. This was the work of Darth Plagueis and his attempt for eternal life.

Social attributes

Pornography

Amongst many species, particularly amongst those that derive physical and/or emotional pleasure from the act, the allure of reproduction was a source of entertainment with various displays and depictions usually centering around the reproductive act itself and/or the organs associated with the act, such as the breasts, as well as other, associated, themes.

The topic was popular enough across the galaxy that the pornography trade, or "adult content," was a lucrative, though usually shady, business.

Reproductive and post-reproductive strategies

"If having kids is so important, why don't you have any?"
"I am januwine. It is not for me to choose a wife, but for Gand to choose one for me. At that time I shall proudly commit genetic fusion."
"The idea loses something in translation there."
Corran Horn and Ooryl Qrygg[src]

There was a wide range of reproductive strategies employed by different species in the galaxy.

Some species, many of which were humanoids, were not capable of reproduction until many years after birth. Other species could reproduce quickly after birth, with numerous offspring. However, most of these offspring did not survive to adulthood due to environmental influences.

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Narglatch females always give birth to twins - 1 male and 1 female

In terms of evolutionary habits, species who could only reproduce a few offspring at a time tended to devote more resources to the nurturing and protection of said offspring than in comparison to those species who could produce many offspring who tend to devote fewer resources to each offspring; for these species it is common for many offspring to die soon after birth, but enough individuals typically survive to maintain the population.[10]

Reproduction cycles

Various species and organisms reproduced at various seasons continuously throughout their lives. These intervals could usually be mapped into cycles, known as reproduction cycles.

In contrast, other organisms could only reproduce once in their lifetime, often dying shortly after reproduction either due to the actions of their mate or due to genetic influence.[10]

Non-reproductive mating

"If all we ever have is right now—this night—then let's make it wonderful."
Shae Koda and Xesh spend the night together[src]
File:Cross interrogates Dahlis.jpg

Jahan Cross and Dah'lis Stark in the pool.

While mating normally took place in the context of reproduction, sentient beings often engaged in sexual intercourse for recreational purposes, or as a means to express their romantic love and care for one another. In the latter case, mating was referred to as the loving.[11] While romantic and sexual attraction to the opposite sex was considered the norm, some sentient individuals were attracted to people of their own sex, without apparent controversy. Such individuals were frequently encountered on the planet of Makeb during the Galactic War. It was notably the case of Cytharat, Sith Lord of the Sith Empire.[12] In the society of the Mandalorians, same-sex relationships were also uncontroversial. Goran Beviin and Medrit Vasur, two male Mandalorians, even contracted marriage.[13] Other individuals, like Lemda Avesta of Makeb, were indifferently attracted to members of either sex.[12]

The Zeltrons, a pink-skinned species from the planet Zeltros, were known for having many transient sexual relationships on a casual basis. Although their promiscuity often confused and embarrassed other species, including Humans, the Zeltrons were not ashamed of that cultural trait. On the contrary, they regarded monogamy as an eccentric practice.[14] The non-Zeltrons often met their overt sexual advances with great disconcertion.[15]

Some beings who were referred to as prostitutes engaged in promiscuous sexual relations for payment.[16] Such activities were normally confined within brothels,[17] a type of buildings that were often associated with other seedy venues, including bars and gambling dens.[18] Some prostitutes, however, would directly solicit potential customers in the streets.[19] The Zeltron cafarel, both male and female, were known for fulfilling any carnal desire a being might have.[20]

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