INFO: The Snivvian people are often found throughout the galaxy as artist and writers, trying different things to amass experience and to live life in its fullest. As a result, Snivviansare often found in fields they are not necessarily qualified to handle; they are attempting to build their so-called†mental" furniture" to create works of great art. Many inept bounty hunters and smugglers have been Snivvians attempting to write poems on those professions.
RACE: Snivvian
HEIGHT: 1.4 Meters Tall
SKIN: Brown
DISTINCTION: Thick skin, protruding jaws, short fangs
LANGUAGE: Snivvian
HOMEWORLD:Cadomai Prime, often referred to as simply Cadomai, was a frigid world that was home to the Snivvians.
Cadomai Prime was located on the Hydian Way just coreward of the Corporate Sector. Most of the planet's surface was covered by sparse tundra. The planet was well-known in the galaxy for its famed artistic transnovels. During the Jedi Civil War, Cadomai aligned with the Sith Empire, eventually rejoining the Republic with the death of Darth Malak.
The exclamation "Spirits of Cadomai" was sometimes used by Snivvians to express astonishment.
BIOLOGY AND APPEARANCE:Snivvians were a mammaliman humanoid species native to the world of Cadomai Prime. They were sometimes called Snaggletooths due to their protruding jaws and short fangs. Because they came from a planet with a cold environment, evolution gave them thick skin instead of fur. Due to their oversized snouts, Snivvians made excellent scouts and trackers. Most Snivvians chose to speak Basic as well as a diverse range of secondary languages. Some refused to let go of their native tongue for symbolic, subtextual, or fashionable reasons.
CULTURE AND HISTORY:Snivvians withstood numerous hardships that they channeled into their impressive artistic works. After gaining the ability to travel between the stars, the Snivvians attracted the attention of the brutal Thalassian Slavers. Snivvian culture was nearly destroyed before the Galactic Republic discovered the practice and stepped in to protect the Snivvians. This protection was reduced during later years, but combined Republic and Snivvian forces remained sufficient to hold off lesser threats to their planets.
Snivvians were among the most renowned artists and authors in the galaxy. Their homeworld of Cadomai Prime had extremely cold temperatures and long winters, forcing the Snivvians to live long periods of time in subterranean caverns. During those long days, Snivvians developed their artistic talents and sensibilities. They produced masterpieces in holography, painting, sculpture, music, and the written word. Although technology would eventually lessen the need for this form of hibernation, Snivvians still felt the need—biologically and culturally—to continue the tradition. Many Snivvians traveled throughout the galaxy in attempt to live the lives of the subjects of their future artistic works, even when it was dangerous.
Snivvians had a reputation for sociopathic tendencies similar to the Trandoshans, and they tried to control their genetics in order to curtail such tendencies. When two twin males were born, one of them would invariably display traits of psychotic genius.
APPEARANCES:Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 0: Crossroads
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Commencement
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Flashpoint
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Reunion
Labor Pains
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Days of Fear
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Knights of Suffering
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Vector
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Exalted
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 31: Turnabout
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 32: Vindication, Part 1
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 34: Vindication, Part 3
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 35: Vindication, Part 4
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Prophet Motive
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Dueling Ambitions
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 42: Masks
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: The Reaping
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 46: Destroyer, Part 2
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 47: Demon, Part 1
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 48: Demon, Part 2
Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter
Today's Traveler - The Art of Dealing with Snivvians—HoloNet News Vol. 531 51
Star Wars: Clone Wars – "Chapter 21"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Volume 1: Shipyards of Doom
Star Wars Republic 78: Loyalties
Star Wars Dark Times: Vector (Appears in hologram)
Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight
A Hunter's Fate: Greedo's Tale webstrip
Smuggler's Blues (Ambiguously canonical source)
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (First appearance)
Star Wars 2: Six Against the Galaxy
The Emperor's Court (Non-canonical appearance)
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (Non-canonical appearance)
Rookies: Rendezvous
"Spare Parts" - Star Wars Adventure Journal 11
"The Great Herdship Heist" - Star Wars Adventure Journal 15
Vader's Quest
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Lady Luck
Splinter of the Mind's Eye comic
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Vector Prime
Star Wars: Chewbacca (Appears in flashback(s))
Balance Point
SOURCES:Star Wars toy line
Star Wars: The Power of the Force (1995)
Star Wars: Power of the Jedi
Strike Force: Shantipole (Picture only)
Star Wars Customizable Card Game – A New Hope Limited (Card: Zutton)
Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Jabba's Palace Limited (Card: Snivvian)
Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Special Edition Limited (Card: Kiffex Operative)
Heroes & Rogues
Player's Guide to Tapani (Picture only)
Pirates and Privateers
Wretched Hives of Scum & Villainy
Galaxy Guide 12: Aliens — Enemies and Allies
Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive
Alien Anthology
Ultimate Alien Anthology
"Bartyn's Landing" - Star Wars Gamer 7
Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
Snivvian in the Databank
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