INFO: Although most Anomids remain in the Yablari system, Anomid technicians, explorers, and wealthy travelers can be found throughout the galaxy.
Rebel sympathizers are quick to befriend the Anomids since they might make sizable donations to the Rebel cause. Likewise, the Empire works to earn the loyalty of the Anomids with measured words and gifts (since a demonstration of force will only serve to turn the peaceful Anomid people against them). Steady manipulation and a careful use of words has resulted in several Anomids taking up positions on worlds controlled by the Empire.
Anomids are not considered a brave people, but not all of them run from danger. They are more apt to analyze a situation and try to peacefully resolve matters. Because they are fond of observing other aliens, they are frequently encountered in spaceports, and many of them can be found working in jobs that allow them to come into contact with strangers.
RACE: Anomid
HEIGHT: 1.75 Meters Tall
SKIN: Pale Purple
DISTINCTION: No vocal cords
LANGUAGE: Anomid Sign Language
HOMEWORLD:Yablari was a planet located within the Yablari system of the Outer Rim Territories. It was an agriworld of wealthy pacifists. The native Anomids developed the hyperdrive in 15,100 BBY, as well as joined the Galactic Republic the same year.
BIOLOGY AND APPEARANCE:Anomids almost always wore elaborate masks which covered most of their faces. These were not breath masks, but vocalizer units. Since Anomids had no vocal cords, they relied on these vocalizer masks to communicate with other species. These masks were often elaborately customized to reflect an Anomid's social status, family origin, or profession. Among themselves, Anomids communicated using an elaborate sign language. Anomid sign language required six-fingered hands, which made it difficult for Humans or Human-programmed protocol droids to use.
CULTURE AND HISTORY:Anomid civilization had a long history of pacifism and technical achievement. Though they developed hyperdrive technology circa 15,100 BBY, they did not leave their home system for a century. They finally sent probes to other systems when a drought threatened food production on their home planet. After coming across a Duros colony which could bolster the Yablari system's food supplies, the Anomids developed a strong interest in meeting other cultures. They soon became active members of the Republic, learning technologies and other ideas from other cultures in order to benefit their society. Among the first technologies they acquired were advanced Ithorian agricultural techniques, for which the Anomids were always grateful. Much of the technology developed or acquired by the Anomids had to do with agriculture—food was the main export and import to the Yablari system. They were also experts in the miniaturization of computer components, though they refused to work on computers with military applications.
Anomids were governed by a Central Council, whose members were appointed by regional groups of techno-nobles, scholars, and business leaders for one to seven year terms. Their legal system was cumbersome, as laws were never repealed. Instead, new laws were added to counter or modify old ones. Offworlders often studied the intricacies of the Anomid legal system, either for ideas for their own legal systems or as examples of what not to do.
Most Anomids were pacifists—historians believed that no major wars had ever been fought in the Yablari system. However, around 50 BBY, a nonconformist subculture developed among the younger Anomids. These nonconformists wore light, sleeveless clothes rather than the oversized robes favored by most Anomids, and rejected their traditional pacifist ideals.
During the Imperial era, the Central Council was internally divided, but supported the Empire for the good of the Yablari system. Rebel operatives, on the other hand, liked to befriend Anomid travelers who might be persuaded to give money to the cause. Some Rebel safeworlds used Anomid food technology to stretch limited supplies.
APPEARANCES:Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 32: Vindication, Part 1
Port Crowding Increases Virus Risks—HoloNet News Vol. 531 51
Rebel Dawn (Boba Fett in Anomid disguise)
"Riders of the Maelstrom" - Riders of the Maelstrom (WEG)
SOURCES:Galaxy Guide 11: Criminal Organizations (First appearance)
Galaxy Guide 12: Aliens — Enemies and Allies
Wretched Hives of Scum & Villainy
Ultimate Alien Anthology
The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
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