INFO: The Nautolans, sometimes referred to as the Nautiloids, were an amphibious humanoid species from the planet Glee Anselm. Although they established settlements across their aquatic homeworld, most Nautolan civilization was found in the Sabilon region. The most well known Nautolan was Jedi Master Kit Fisto, a hero of the Clone Wars.
RACE: Nautolan
HEIGHT: 1.8 Meters Tall
SKIN: Green, Blue, Brown
DISTINCTION: Amphibians
LANGUAGE: Nautila
HOMEWORLD:Glee Anselm was a peaceful water planet in the Mid Rim. The planet's surface was largely covered in water or swamps, with only a few clear landmasses spotting the surface. The planet had very frequent season changes, causing it to be ravaged by intense storms and hurricanes. The climate was moderate most of the standard year round.
The planet was home to two natural species, the Nautolan and the Anselmi. Both races evolved naturally on the planet, the Nautolans under the water and the Anselmi on what few landmasses there were. The competitions for land probably led to the Anselmi turning into a warlike race. However, as the Nautolans gradually came to the surface and acquired land, they were able to use their natural abilities and strength to ward off the Anselmi. As a result, the Nautolans made up the majority of the population, since there were very few Anselmi left on the planet; the latter's numbers continued to diminish due to internal warfare.
Glee Anselm was represented in the Galactic Senate by Darsana, who was appointed to the Loyalist Committee. Jedi Master Kit Fisto also hailed from Glee Anselm. During the Clone Wars, a battle was fought on the planet.
After the fall of the Empire, the newly-established New Republic set up a basic form of government on the planet. This system of government had ten councilors, each one with their own specific responsibility (for example: Trade/Commerce, Diplomacy, Social Affairs, and Environmental Issues).
BIOLOGY AND APPEARANCE:Nautolans possessed physiology common to amphibious species, including low light vision and excellent swimming skills. They stood an average of 1.8 meters, had smooth green, blue, or brown skin, and large black or dark maroon eyes with lids that were seldom used. They were capable of remaining under water for up to three hours at a time.
Nautolans possessed exceptional olfactory and pheromone sensing skills, enhanced by head-tresses. These tendrils were used to detect the emotional state of another being, but were most effective underwater. Within Nautolan culture, the ability to sense pheromone changes was an essential part of the communication process. All Nautolans had fourteen sensory tentacles and multiple hearts, which were capable of beating separately.
Like their sense of smell, Nautolan language was also maximized for use underwater and not fully pronounceable in a gaseous atmosphere. Because of the loss in linguistic detail, most Nautolans chose to speak Anselminan or Galactic Basic when traveling offworld. In addition, Nautolans used other communicative cues when submerged, such as reading the swirls in other Nautolans' large eyes.
CULTURE AND HISTORY:Little is known about Nautolan culture, as few Nautolans left Glee Anselm, but their music was occasionally found amongst savvy music collectors. Nautolan music was composed of sustained notes held in irregular patterns with occasional pauses. These pauses were considered the most important part of the music to the Nautolans, causing non-Nautolan listeners to misunderstand their artistic intent.
IN THE GALAXY:In the days of the Old Republic, Dossa was a female Nautolan criminal and the ultimate cause of Haazen's fall to the dark side of the Force. She joined Exar Kun as a Sith servant and fought in the Great Sith War. She led Haazen and his mentor, Barrison Draay, into a trap that resulted in Draay's death and Haazen's extreme disfigurement. Dossa was killed by Haazen in a vengeful rage for her part in his injuries.
One of the most famous Nautolans to be seen off their homeworld was Kit Fisto. He was a Jedi Master during the final years of the Galactic Republic and a General in the Clone Wars. He, along with three other Masters, attempted to arrest Supreme Chancellor Palpatine when he was revealed to be a Sith Lord. Fisto was the third of the four Masters to be killed by the Chancellor. Another Nautolan (who was an infant during the Clone Wars) was Zinn Toa.
After the Battle of Yavin, the Rak'qua, a group of Nautolan warriors led by Overlord Rrynt'vor, took control of the asteroid base Station Gamma in the Bright Jewel system.
APPEARANCES:Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Commencement
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Nights of Anger
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 22: Knights of Suffering, Part 1
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 33: Vindication, Part 2
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 47: Demon, Part 1
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Jedi Smash Iridium Pirates; 3 Knights Killed—HoloNet News Vol. 531 49
Tag & Bink: Revenge of the Clone Menace (Non-canonical appearance)
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (First appearance)
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones comic
Star Wars: Clone Wars – "Chapter 1"
Star Wars: Clone Wars – "Chapter 5"
Star Wars: Clone Wars – "Chapter 21"
"Fierce Currents" - Clone Wars Adventures: Volume 1
Star Wars The Clone Wars: The Gauntlet of Death
Star Wars Republic 54: Double Blind
Jedi: Aayla Secura
The Cestus Deception
Star Wars Republic: Show of Force
Republic HoloNet News Core Edition 15:01:13
Star Wars: General Grievous
Star Wars The Clone Wars Volume 2: Crash Course
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Rookies" (Appears in flashback(s))
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Lair of Grievous"
The Clone Wars: Hunting the Hunters (Part 2)
Swamp Station Sweep
Star Wars The Clone Wars: In Service of the Republic
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Holocron Heist"
The Clone Wars: Act on Instinct
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Children of the Force"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Brain Invaders"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Grievous Intrigue" (Appears in hologram)
Star Wars: Obsession
"Means and Ends" - Clone Wars Adventures: Volume 6
Sithisis
Reversal of Fortune
Labyrinth of Evil
Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith comic
Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight
Star Wars Empire: "General" Skywalker (Vision)
Star Wars Galaxies
Star Wars Legacy: Broken
Star Wars Legacy: Claws of the Dragon
Star Wars Legacy 37: Tatooine, Part 1
SOURCES:Ultimate Alien Anthology
Power of the Jedi Sourcebook
The Official Star Wars Fact File 63 (FIS1-4, Kit Fisto)
The New Essential Guide to Alien Species
The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia
Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Champions of the Force (Card: Alacrity) (Picture only)
Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Champions of the Force (Card: Stamina) (Picture only)
Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Champions of the Force (Card: Makashi) (Picture only)
Kit Fisto in the Databank
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