INFO: Filvians were sentient quadrupedal ungulates indigenous to the desert planet of Filve, notable for their technical aptitude, their hardiness, and their gregarious nature.
RACE: Filvian
HEIGHT: 1.2 to 1.9 Meters Tall (on hind legs)
SKIN (FUR): Light brown to yellow or white
DISTINCTION: Desert adapted, technological aptitude, partially bipedal stance
LANGUAGE: Filven
HOMEWORLD:Filve was the hot, dry homeworld of the Filvians in the Dufilvian Sector of the Mid Rim.
Early in the Galactic Civil War, Filve received much punishment from Imperial forces, both from actual attacks on the planet and damage from battles occurring above it. By the time of the Battle of Yavin, Filve had been showing strong support for the Alliance to Restore the Republic.
It was the location of an Imperial spaceport and served as a major starship service, trade, and information hub. A number of the galaxy's wealthiest corporations, such as Sienar and BlasTech, opened branch offices on Filve.
Its deserts were punctuated by giant, self-contained, climate-controlled cities where both natives and offworlders could avoid the harsh environment. The cities were interlocked, so outdoor travel between them could completely be avoided. The planet had a population of 6 billion.
In 9 ABY the planet was attacked by the Star Destroyer Judicator as part of a diversion that sent New Republic forces from Ord Pardron there, and eventually back to Ord Pardron, keeping them away from nearby Ukio. Leia Organa Solo attempted to negotiate with the Filvian governor, though Joruus C'Baoth ordered the Millennium Falcon destroyed.
BIOLOGY AND APPEARANCE:Filvians were naturally adapted to desert environments, with large humps on their backs used to store water and fat. A series of smaller glands distributed through their bodies served the same purpose, giving them distinctively lumpy bodies, and allowing them to survive for up to thirty standard days with neither food nor water. Despite the adaptations which allowed them to survive in Filve's hot deserts, they preferred to live in cooler regions.
While normally quadrupedal, they could walk on their hind legs (though more slowly than they could on four), and use their nimble three-fingered front feet as hands.
CULTURE AND HISTORY:Filvians were fascinated by new devices and unfamiliar machinery, and easily picked up new technical skills. From their beginnings as primitive desert dwellers, the Filvian people expanded their scientific and technical knowledge, eventually becoming among the galaxy's foremost computer programmers and technicians. The cities of Filve were also notable examples of advanced Filvian technology: each city was fully enclosed, climate-controlled, and connected with the other cities via transportation networks which made it possible to visit each mega-city without stepping outdoors.
The gregarious nature of the Filvian people led them to build a top-quality spaceport on Filve, where they could interact with members of other species. Their planet became a major center for trade and starship servicing, with branch offices of major corporations such as BlasTech and Sienar. This led to unwanted Imperial attention, however. The Filvians feared the Empire's xenophobic policies, and made every effort to placate them. During their time under Imperial rule, most Filvians longed for the days of the Galactic Republic. In 6 ABY, they threw their support behind the New Republic.
APPEARANCES:The Last Command
"The Farrimmer Cafe" - Star Wars Adventure Journal 11
SOURCES:The Last Command Sourcebook
Alien Encounters
Leland Chee's comment on the "Holocron continuity database questions" thread
The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
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