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Defel

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Defel
Homeworld

Af'El[1]

Language

Defel[2]

Average height

1 - 1.5 meters[2]

Skin color

Green (exposed skin at snout) and orange (at jawline) in ultraviolet light[1]

Hair color

Blue to yellow in ultraviolet light, black to dark brown in visible light[2]

Distinctions

Absorbtion of visible light, light-blindness, claws[1]

Average lifespan

90 years[2]

Famous members

Arleil Schous, Londrah, Kl'aal, Morr, Zomil, Prince Za, Defeen, Glasfir'a'lik, Thar'quan,Treggen Mavious, Vox, Shoto Eyefire, Klaar

[Source]
"There was no danger. Humans need movement to see. Not-moving shadows are of no concern."
―Unnamed Defel[src]

The Defel (colloquially known as Wraiths) were barely visible beings who appeared to most other species as shadows, re-enforcing the misconception that they were chameleon-like beings or "living shadows".

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[edit] Biology and appearance

Defel were from Af'El, a large, high-gravity, seldom-visited world orbiting the ultraviolet supergiant Ka'Dedus. Since Af'El had no ozone layer, ultraviolet light passed freely to the surface, while other light wavelengths were mostly blocked by the heavy gases in the planet's atmosphere. Thus, all lifeforms on Af'El could see in ultraviolet light ranges, but were blinded by all but the dimmest light in other wavelengths. This is why Defels normally wore a visor when they left Af'El, and expected to be exposed to daylight at their destination. Compared to other species, they could see exceptionally well in the dark.[1]

Defel were short, stocky beings, averaging 1.3 meters tall and nearly as wide. Though they were nearly invisible in normal light, Defel were actually colorful beings. Viewed under ultraviolet light, their fur appeared in colors ranging from yellow to blue. Their snouts appeared green, with orange, gill-like slits at the base of their jawlines.[1] Elderly Defel lost their ability to absorb light, fading to a dull dark brown under visible light.[3]

[edit] Common Defel names

[edit] Society and culture

Due to the harsh conditions of Af'El, Defel had a society based on communal resource sharing. Co-operation was vital for survival. As a result, the typical Defel was a tough, independent being, with a strong sense of honor. Defel stood by their word, and refused to associate with anyone who broke a promise. The Defel lived in underground cities to escape Af'El's violent storms. Their subterranean society had developed highly advanced mining and metallurgical technology, though they had not developed space travel or agriculture on their own.[1]

[edit] Defel in the galaxy

An elderly Defel.

Their homeworld was seldom visited due to the difficulty of escaping its gravity well, making Defel rare outside of the Ka'Dedus system. This rarity, combined with their unusual abilities, meant that much of the galaxy believed they were mythical or supernatural beings. Some of the few Defel who left their homeworld went in search of adventure, and often employed their natural stealth abilities to become assassins, bodyguards, or thieves.[1] Most Defel who left Af'El, however, were prized more for their skills in metallurgy, and were contracted by smelting operations and starship manufacturers.[2]

The Defel did see some trade in meleenium, a rare substance used in durasteel production, which was only found naturally on Af'El. During the Imperial era, Vulca Minerals sent one ship a year to the Defel to trade fresh food for meleenium.[1] Under the Empire, Defels were oppressed; the oppression continued at least until 11 ABY,[source?] despite the presence of Za on the Interim Ruling Council.[4]

During the Dark Nest Crisis, a young Defel underwent Jedi training at the Jedi Academy on Ossus.[5]

[edit] Notable Defel

Arleil Schous at the Mos Eisley Cantina on Tatooine.

[edit] Appearances

[edit] Sources

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A Defel.

[edit] See also

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Ultimate Alien Anthology
  3. ↑ Star Wars Customizable Card Game, Official Tournament Sealed Deck
  4. ↑ Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood
  5. ↑ Dark Nest I: The Joiner King
  6. ↑ Galladinium's Fantastic Technology
  7. ↑ Dark Force Rising
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