Topic: The Neimoidian

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INFO: Neimoidians were a species of humanoids that were distant genetic relatives of Duros. They were native to the planet of Neimoidia and also lived on colony worlds in the same sector like Cato Neimoidia, Deko Neimoidia, and Koru Neimoidia. They had a reputation for greed and cowardice. Neimoidians placed tremendous value on wealth, and would go to great lengths to gain money and power. However, they were very easily intimidated, and hated combat. They were famous for running the Trade Federation, a massive corporate entity. Famous Neimoidians included Nute Gunray and Rune Haako, high ranking members of the Trade Federation who later joined the Confederacy of Independent Systems, a separatist movement which waged war on the Republic.


RACE: Neimoidian
HEIGHT: 1.6 to 2 Meters Tall
SKIN: Greenish-gray
DISTINCTION: Noseless
LANGUAGE: Pak Pak

HOMEWORLD:
Neimoidia, also called Pure Neimoidia to avoid confusion with the Neimoidian purse worlds, was a planet in the Colonies region that the Duros colonized sometime around 25,000 BBY, brining it into the Galactic Republic.



BIOLOGY AND APPEARANCE:
Since the Neimoidians were distant genetic relatives of the Duros, they retained many similarities to them, including basic form, noseless faces, and green-blue skin (though Neimoidians tended to be grayer). Their eyes also had pupils that split horizontally, and they were distinguished by small lumps on their foreheads and down-turned mouths. Their sense of smell came from glands under their eyes. These genetic differences were attributed to the distinct features of their homeworld, Neimoidia, including its gravity, which was heavier than Duro. Additionally, the planet's star was dimmer, and the planet itself was humid and widely shrouded by fog and mist.

Neimoidian skin often took on a mottled look if the being was too self-indulgent or often prone to great stress, such as Nute Gunray. A Neimoidian's lung pods would expand and contract convulsively under great stress, leading to an old saying characterizing Neimoidians as the only sentient species with an entire organ devoted to worrying. Nauseated Neimoidians' skin turned pink.

Neimoidians were born in a larval state called a "grub" form. Although hive-mothers had cloacas, the grubs were born live and not from eggs  Many Duros took great offense at being compared to their Neimoidians cousins. In the TriPlanetary Press reference source known as the Encyclopedia Galactica, the entry for Neimoidian read, "See: Duros". The classic example of what not to say detailed an employer for a shipping company who was curious as to why a Neimoidian would be applying for a pilot's position when it was, in actuality, a Duros. The reason for the offense is obvious: Neimoidians tended to be cowardly, greedy, and fearful of death, while Duros were an adventurous, gregarious, and peaceful race.

It is well-known that Neimoidians were notorious disease carriers. According to a joke made by Ebenn Q3 Baobab, onetime doctor for a Neimoidian fleet, "the principal export of the Neimoidian home planet is Brainworm Rot Type C". Baobab further explained in his Galactic Phrase Book and Travel Guide that both the Great Pandemic of Deersheba and the Intestinal Revenge of Bars Barka (which emaciated scores of Ubese colonists) originated with the Neimoidians. At several times in the past, Neimoidia had been quarantined and forbidden to travelers.

Upon death, Neimoidian bodies would desiccate rapidly if not immediately buried or burned. The corpse's face would elongate, and the brain sac would shrivel into a series of tiny pods behind the head. It was this terrifying image of death, coupled with the Geonosian physique, that inspired the appearance of the Trade Federation's B1 battle droids.

CULTURE AND HISTORY:
Neimoidians were raised as grubs in communal hives on Neimoidia until the age of seven standard years. They were neglected by being given limited amounts of food. This method weeded out the weaker individuals and allowed the stronger Neimoidians to survive. The stronger and more aggressive Neimoidians would go off-world where they would be trained for occupations within corporations like the Trade Federation while the weaker and less capable Neimoidians were sequestered on Neimoidia and the purse-worlds.

Neimoidians spoke either heavily-accented Basic, or a distinct verbal and non-verbal form of communication referred to as Pak Pak. Verbal Pak Pak was comprised mostly of guttural grunts and croaks, and non-Neimoidians found it rather difficult to comprehend.

Many low-level worker drones were kept malnourished so as to never reach full mental maturity. Worker drone supervisors did not care much for their responsibilities; in fact, teams of office drones working in the Galactic Senate were given the incentive of eating the less productive team. Combined with the planet's natural unpleasantness, it was usual for Neimoidians to choose not to return home unless absolutely necessary.

As adults, Neimoidians had a reputation of being skilled in matters of business and were well known for their leadership of the Trade Federation. Unfortunately, Neimoidians were stereotyped by other species as greedy, fearful of death, lazy, and corrupt. This is evident by the use of droids for almost everything. It was often said that one of the most difficult concepts for a Neimoidian to understand was loyalty. Neimoidians were also very conscious of rank, and elaborate clothing asserted the wearer's wealth and social position in Neimoidian society. Even hats, cloaks, and drapes, as well as colors and texture, all had certain symbolic meanings. It was said that no one would ever see a Neimoidian without their hat, unless they were dead. "Kav" was a common Neimoidian name.

In 25,000 BBY, a Duros colony was established on Neimoidia under the leadership of Chla C'cHaan.[1] Due to the distinct features of Neimoidia, including a gravity which was greater than Duro, the Duros colonists became a separate species from their genetic cousins, thus starting the Neimoidian species. During an expansionist period in the Old Republic era, the Neimoidians colonized several nearby worlds. The wealthiest and most resource-rich colony worlds were known as "purse worlds", that also served as administrative posts and ruled their own set of colonies. Notable purse worlds included Cato Neimoidia, Deko Neimoidia, and Koru Neimoidia.

In 350 BBY, the Neimoidians helped establish the Trade Federation, an association of business and trade groups which grew to dominate entire star systems. In 33 BBY, Darth Sidious, had all the non-Neimoidian members of the Trade Federation Directorate murdered at the Eriadu Conference. As a result, the Neimoidians assumed complete control of the Federation.

When the Galactic Republic instituted taxes on trade routes to the outlying regions, the Neimoidians were furious. This resulted in the Trade Federation's Invasion of Naboo. However, the Trade Federation forces were defeated during the battle of Naboo. From this event, most of the stereotype regarding Neimoidians as greedy, conniving cowards was gained.

During the Separatist Crisis, the Neimoidians aligned themselves with Count Dooku's growing Separatist movement. With the start of the Clone Wars at the Battle of Geonosis in 22 BBY, Neimoidians became a species commonly associated with the Confederacy and were either deported from or prevented from entering Coruscant. In addition, Neimoidian warriors and brutes were used in the Separatist armed forces as a part of Neimoidian Gunnery Battalion.

In 19 BBY, the Republic retook Neimoidia and its purse worlds from the Confederacy before Viceroy Gunray and Settlement Officer Rune Haako were killed at Mustafar by Darth Vader. During the assault on Neimoidia, the planet was ravaged, and the destruction of many Neimoidian grub-hatcheries would affect the Neimoidian species.

Under the Galactic Empire, the Trade Federation was disbanded after Acting Viceroy Sentepeth Findos signed a treaty on Neimoidia that gave Emperor Palpatine control of the Trade Federation's assets. Neimoidians then began adopting the culture of the baseline Duros to disassociate themselves with the Trade Federation's shameful legacy, something no doubt encouraged by the book Encyclical on Historical Greatness written by influential Neimoidian Chal Haan. The Duros, of course, vehemently denied this, as it was considered a great insult to be associated in any way with their genetic cousins. By the time of the rise of the New Republic, however, the Duros were friendlier towards the Neimoidians, and respected their business skills.

Fewer Neimoidians also traveled far from their homeworlds, although their vehicles and weaponry—such as Sheathipede-class transport shuttles, Vulture droids, and Lucrehulk-class battleships and core ships—were often used by various corporate entities, particularly in the Corporate Sector.

Neimoidians are known by most denizens of the galaxy as being notorious virus carriers, responsible for such diseases as the Great Pandemic of Deersheba and the Intestinal Revenge of Bars Barka, with many claiming that the chief export of Neimoidia was Brainworm Rot Type C. This history of reported disease cases grew so virulent that by 6 ABY, Neimoidia was officially quarantined and declared off limits to all travelers.

During the Yuuzhan Vong War, some Neimoidians joined the New Republic and Galactic Federation of Free Alliances as pilots. Many others fell in with criminal organizations as well.

APPEARANCES:
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic: Nights of Anger (Appears in hologram)
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 45: Destroyer, Part 1
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Darth Bane: Path of Destruction
Darth Bane: Rule of Two (Mentioned only)
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan: The Aurorient Express
Darth Maul: Saboteur
Cloak of Deception
Star Wars: Darth Maul 2
Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter
"Single Cell" - Star Wars Tales 7
Episode I Adventures 1: Search for the Lost Jedi
Episode I Adventures 2: The Bartokk Assassins
Episode I Adventures 3: The Fury of Darth Maul (Mentioned only)
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace novel (First appearance)
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace comic
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace junior novel
Deep Spoilers (Mentioned only)
Star Wars Republic: The Stark Hyperspace War (Appears in flashback(s))
Star Wars Republic: The Devaronian Version (Mentioned only)
Rogue Planet (Mentioned only)
Outbound Flight
Starfighter: Crossbones
Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
Duros Dispute Encyclopedia—HoloNet News Vol. 531 45
Dumping Prohibited on PDC3141-02—HoloNet News Vol. 531 48
Senator Dod in Five-Speeder Skylane Accident—HoloNet News Vol. 531 49
Shots Fired in Andoan Space—HoloNet News Vol. 531 50
Port Crowding Increases Virus Risks—HoloNet News Vol. 531 51
Brawl at Regional Dejarik Tournament—HoloNet News Vol. 531 51 (Mentioned only)
RRM Fundraiser a Huge Success—HoloNet News Vol. 531 53
SPECIAL FEATURE: Sightings by Twang—HoloNet News Vol. 531 53
Senator Taa Apologizes Over Dod "Joke"—HoloNet News Vol. 531 54
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones novel
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones comic
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones junior novel
Boba Fett: The Fight to Survive
"Elusion Illusion" - Star Wars Insider 66
Boba Fett: Crossfire
Star Wars Republic 49: Sacrifice
Boba Fett: Hunted
Republic Commando: Hard Contact
Star Wars: Clone Wars – "Chapter 4"
Star Wars: Clone Wars – "Chapter 20"
Star Wars Republic 54: Double Blind
Shatterpoint
CIS Shadowfeed Dispatch 14:2:14 Edition (Mentioned only)
Hero of Cartao
Republic Commando: Triple Zero (Mentioned only)
Republic Commando: True Colors (Mentioned only)
CIS Shadowfeed Dispatch 14:7:01 Edition (Mentioned only)
CIS Shadowfeed Dispatch 14:10:05 Edition
Deep Forest
Changing Seasons
CIS Shadowfeed Dispatch 15:2:29 Edition (Mentioned only)
CIS Shadowfeed Dispatch 15:3:21 Edition
Star Wars: General Grievous
Star Wars: The Clone Wars film
Star Wars The Clone Wars Volume 3: The Wind Raiders of Taloraan
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Bombad Jedi"
The Clone Wars: Transfer
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Cloak of Darkness"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Lair of Grievous" (Appears in hologram)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Defenders of Peace"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Storm Over Ryloth"
The Clone Wars: Hunting the Hunters (Part 1)
The Clone Wars: No Prisoners
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Cargo of Doom" (Appears in hologram)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Senate Spy"
Star Wars The Clone Wars Volume 4: The Colossus of Destiny
Brothers in Arms (Mentioned only)
MedStar I: Battle Surgeons (Mentioned only)
Yoda: Dark Rendezvous (Mentioned only)
Boba Fett: A New Threat (Mentioned only)
Labyrinth of Evil
Reversal of Fortune
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith novel
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith comic
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith junior novel
Republic HoloNet News Special Inaugural Edition 16:5:24
The Queen of Air and Darkness
Star Wars Dark Times: The Path to Nowhere
Star Wars Dark Times: Blue Harvest, Part 1
Star Wars Dark Times: Blue Harvest, Part 2
Star Wars Dark Times 13: Blue Harvest, Part 1
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader (Mentioned only)
Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight (Mentioned only)
Coruscant Nights II: Street of Shadows (Mentioned only)
Death Star (Mentioned only)
Star Wars Rebellion: The Ahakista Gambit
X-wing: Rogue Leader
Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor (Mentioned only)
Survivor's Quest (Mentioned only)
Emissary of the Void
Destiny's Way
Ylesia
Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen
Tempest
Exile
Millennium Falcon (Mentioned only)

SOURCES:
Star Wars: Episode I toy line
Star Wars: Power of the Jedi
The Essential Guide to Alien Species
Episode I Insider's Guide
Episode I: The Visual Dictionary
Attack of the Clones: The Visual Dictionary
Revenge of the Sith: The Visual Dictionary
Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Trilogy
The New Essential Chronology
The New Essential Guide to Alien Species
Galactic Phrase Book and Travel Guide
Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary
Ultimate Alien Anthology
"University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Duros" - Star Wars Gamer 2
Scum and Villainy
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Visual Guide
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Praji
The Essential Atlas
Padmé Amidala in the Databank
Nem Bees in the Databank
Sio Bibble in the Databank
Cato Neimoidia in the Databank
Lott Dod in the Databank
Daultay Dofine in the Databank
Lushros Dofine in the Databank
Lok Durd in the Databank
Duros in the Databank
Kalyn Farnmir in the Databank
Galactic Republic in the Databank
Geonosian in the Databank
Nute Gunray in the Databank
Rune Haako in the Databank
Tey How in the Databank
Plo Koon in the Databank
Mustafar in the Databank
Neimoidian in the Databank
Neimoidian shuttle in the Databank
Tannon Praji in the Databank
Terr Taneel in the Databank
Meena Tills in the Databank
Trade Federation Battleship in the Databank
Trade Federation cruiser in the Databank
Watto in the Databank

I would like to thank Wookieepedia for this info.

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By 15,000 BBY, the inhabitants had evolved to the point when they could be considered a separate species from their Duros ancestors. The genetic differences from the Duros that the Neimoidians developed were attributed the features of the planet, including its heavier gravity, dimmer sun, humidity, and perpetual fog and mist.

Neimoidia was ruled by a trade monarch, reflecting the Neimoidian's obsession with trade, commerce, and money. That was also present in the Neimoidian Inner Circle, the government/legislature of the planet. The Neimoidians established purse worlds on nearby Cato Neimoidia, Deko Neimoidia, and Koru Neimoidia. Neimoidia was populated by the less capable and aggressive members of the species, all others moving off-world as soon as possible. Many low-level worker drones were kept malnourished so as to never reach full mental maturity. Combined with the planet's natural unpleasantness, it was usual for Neimoidians to choose not to return home unless absolutely necessary.

By 4,800 BBY, the Neimoidians locked up the distribution rights of newly-discovered ryll spice from Ryloth. Their irresponsible distribution of this drug led to the Gank Massacres, including the extinction of the Porporites.

The Neimoidians helped found the Trade Federation in 350 BBY as a cartel of merchants and businessmen, although their defense force may have been some centuries older.

In 33 BBY, the Trade Federation Viceroy Nute Gunray took over Dorvalla and then monopolized the Trade Federation Executive Board, resulting in Kuat Drive Yards leaving the Trade Federation. To offset this loss, the Neimoidians acquired KDY corporate secrets through corrupt KDY officers whom set up Kuat Security Forces officer Kalyn Farnmir to take the fall.

After the failed Invasion of Naboo, Trade Federation Senator Lott Dod was ordered to tell Trade Federation Viceroy Nute Gunray to disband the droid army. Fearing an attack from the Republic if they would not comply, the Trade Federation leaders seemingly complied by 29 BBY, but fled Neimoidia for the three purse worlds to continue the development of their army well into the Clone Wars.

During the Clone Wars, the Republic retook Neimoidia and its purse worlds from the Separatists in 19 BBY. During the battle, Neimoidia was ravaged, and the destruction of many Neimoidian grub-hatcheries would affect the Neimoidian species.

Later, Viceroy Gunray and Settlement Officer Rune Haako were killed on Mustafar by Darth Vader. With the rise of the New Order, the Trade Federation was disbanded after Acting Viceroy Sentepeth Findos signed a treaty on Neimoidia, and Neimoidians began to adopt the culture of the baseline Duros to disassociate themselves with the Trade Federation's shameful legacy. Afterward, Neimoidians rarely traveled, unless shifty dealings were afoot.

In 6 ABY, Neimoidia was quarantined due to viruses. This was not the first time such a precaution had been taken; numerous diseases and viruses originated on the planet, with the Neimoidians propagating them throughout the galaxy. The Intestinal Revenge of Bars Barka, which led to severe weight loss among Ubese colonists, as well as Great Pandemic of Deersheba, both called Neimoidia home. According to a joke made by Ebenn Q3 Baobab, onetime doctor for a Neimoidian fleet, "the principal export of the Neimoidian home planet is Brainworm Rot Type C".

Some Neimoidians joined the New Republic as pilots in the Yuuzhan Vong War, while others fell into criminal groups.

BIOSPHERE:
Neimoidia was known for its manax tree orchards and fungus farms, tended by harvester beetles. Such orchards and farms, as well as the beetles, were established on all the purse worlds. Other known native species include: Mistfly, Neekoflights, Pylat bird.