INFO: The Anx were a large, reptilian species from the planet Gravlex Med.
RACE: The Anx
HEIGHT: 4 Meters Tall
SKIN COLOR: Varies (can be Green, Brown, Blue and Red)
DISTINCTIONS: Mood sensitive crests, pointed head, tails
LANGUAGE: Anx
HOMEWORLD: Gravlex Med
Gravlex Med was the low-gravity home planet of the species of aliens known as the Anx. Its system was located in Anx Space in Raioballo sector.
The surface of the planet was covered in savannas and pitch-dark mountains. The Anx lived in caves under the mountains, emerging to browse on the chiliox trees of the savannas. Before its contact with the Old Republic, the Anx developed short-distance interstellar travel, launching their spacecraft with giant cannons. The escape velocity from their homeworld was low enough that the Anx could survive orbital launches in such projectiles.
The planet was briefly occupied by Shusugaunt conquerors in 10,000 BBY and joined the Galactic Republic in 5,000 BBY. The planet was represented by Horox Ryyder in the Galactic Senate. In 22 BBY, shortly before the Clone Wars, Ryyder retired and was replaced in the Senate by the former President of Gravlex Med, Zo Howler. The planet remained loyal to the Republic during the Clone Wars.
When the Galactic Empire rose to power and took control of Gravlex Launchworks the hazardous wastes were mismanaged, leading to the Anx being nearly wiped out and forcing the survivors to abandon their world.
The New Republic took over the orbital facilities there, planning to disassembly the Chimaera there. However, insurgents of the Imperial Remnant recaptured the vessel.
BIOLOGY AND APPEARANCE: Sociable creatures, they possessed an incredible devotion to any group of which they felt a part. Their crests could change color to reflect their moods. The Anx language was made of loud, low-frequency noises that they could use to communicate across distances of several kilometers.
To compensate for poor eyesight, Anx had an acute sense of smell. They also tended to possess a formidable knowledge of anatomy, especially nerves, muscles and bone structures, making them dangerous unarmed combatants and skilled warriors, capable of defeating most opponents.
CULTURE AND HISTORY:In the time around the Invasion of Naboo, their home planet of Gravlex Med was represented by senator Horox Ryyder. He retired around the time of the Battle of Geonosis. The next senators were Zo Howler and his assistant Fo Kuna.
Later in time, Gravlex Med became a weapons testing ground for the Empire. This led to a near total destruction of Gravlex Med and the Anx species. After the New Republic took over, the remaining Anx asked it to help bring their planet back, but the damage was irreversible.
Other notable Anx were: Graxol Kelvyyn (a slave trader from Ryloth, who was seen with Watto during the Boonta Eve Classic, held on Tatooine), Theen Fida, and Madurrin, a Jedi Knight during the Yuuzhan Vong War.
APPEARANCES:Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Commencement
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 9: Flashpoint Interlude: Homecoming
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Reunion
"Survivors" - Star Wars Tales 13
"Hate Leads to Lollipops" - Star Wars Tales 9 (Non-canonical appearance)
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan: The Aurorient Express
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan: Last Stand on Ord Mantell
Jedi Council: Acts of War
Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader
Cloak of Deception
Star Wars: Darth Maul 2
Podracing Tales
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (First appearance)
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace game
Star Wars Republic: Emissaries to Malastare
Star Wars Republic: Twilight
Star Wars Republic: The Hunt for Aurra Sing
Star Wars Republic: Rite of Passage (Appears in flashback(s))
Senator Horox Ryyder Retires—HoloNet News Vol. 531 48
Dooku Spotted in Gree Enclave—HoloNet News Vol. 531 54
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones comic
Star Wars Republic 61: Dead Ends
Star Wars: General Grievous
Star Wars The Clone Wars Volume 2: Crash Course
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Republic: Into the Unknown
Star Wars Dark Times: The Path to Nowhere
Star Wars Dark Times 11: Vector, Part 5 (Appears in flashback(s))
Star Wars Dark Times 13: Blue Harvest, Part 1
Evasive Action: Recruitment
Lady Luck
The Bounty Hunters: Scoundrel's Wages
Destiny's Way
The Unifying Force
SOURCES:Star Wars: Episode I toy line
Star Wars: Power of the Jedi
Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary
Ultimate Alien Anthology
The Essential Chronology
The New Essential Guide to Alien Species
"University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Anx" - Star Wars Gamer 7
The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide
The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
Horox Ryyder in the Databank
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