Baragwin

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The Baragwin people were a species of very large reptilian bipeds.

Contents 1 Biology and appearance 2 History 3 Naming customs 4 Appearances 5 Sources 6 Notes and references

[edit] Biology and appearance

Baragwin were easily recognized by their hunched backs, wrinkled skin, and large heads mounted on thick necks. There were no obvious differences between male and female Baragwin.^[4]

Physically, Baragwin were noted for their thick skin which could resist most physical attacks, and their shuffing gait. This made them powerful, but slow, warriors. Baragwin also had an acute sense of smell, sensitive enough to detect a person's mood. This led some of them into careers as big-game hunters, or even as bounty hunters.^[3] Due to their ponderous movement, many non-Baragwin believed the Baragwin to be a dull-witted people. Baragwin were, in fact, quite intelligent, but they frequently kept this hidden, using the misperceptions of others to their own advantage.^[4]

[edit] History

Though their population numbered only in the millions, they were widespread throughout the galaxy, having been part of galactic society for millennia. Their original homeworld was lost to legend. Instead, like Humans, individuals identified themselves with the planet they were raised on.^[3]

Baragwin culture, since it did not derive from a single homeworld, was highly dependent on a Baragwin's planet of origin (with Tatooinian Baragwin behaving quite differently from those from Denhui-Eight.) Baragwin generally had little prejudice, treating all other beings equally regardless of species, culture, or planetary origins (though criminal Baragwins would exploit all beings equally instead). Baragwin settlements were generally small and anarchic, with short-term leaders selected by informal democratic processes.^[3]

Baragwin were famous as skilled weaponsmiths. During the Jedi Civil War, Baragwin-made blasters and vibroblades were among the most powerful personal weapons in the galaxy.^[5] This tradition continued into the Galactic Civil War era, where Baragwin were found working for Imperial-backed corporations, criminals, and the Alliance to Restore the Republic.^[3] Among the Baragwin armorers at that time was Hermi Odle, a security expert working for Jabba Desilijic Tiure.^[6]

Since the Empire and Imperial-backed corporations prized the contribution of Baragwin weapons engineering, most Baragwin supported the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. When Ysanne Isard released the Krytos virus in order to decimate the nonhuman population of Coruscant, however, the planet's Baragwin community was hit hard. The majority of Baragwin reacted by throwing their support behind the fledgling New Republic.^[1] In 25 ABY, the numerous Baragwin communities were represented in the New Republic Senate by Senator Wynl.^[7]

[edit] Naming customs

Most Baragwin had a first and a second name. Typical names included Dagel Igara, Digo Fadani, and Idalli Kodrue.^[1] Senator Wynl, who apparently had only one name, was one of the few known exceptions.^[7]

[edit] Appearances

• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Mentioned only)
• Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter
• Star Wars Republic: Darkness
• Rookies: Rendezvous
• The Bounty Hunters: Scoundrel's Wages (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi novel (First appearance)
• Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
• Dark Tide I: Onslaught
• Dark Tide II: Ruin

[edit] Sources

• Galaxy Guide 12: Aliens — Enemies and Allies
• Alien Anthology
• Ultimate Alien Anthology
•  "Jabba's Palace Limited" - Star Wars Customizable Card Game (Card: Baragwin)
• Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive (Picture only)
• The New Essential Guide to Alien Species

[edit] Notes and references