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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
[[File:Dejarik table btm.jpg|left|thumb|200px|A typical dejarik table.]]
 
[[File:Dejarik table btm.jpg|left|thumb|200px|A typical dejarik table.]]
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Dejarik was played on a [[hologame table]], which comprised a [[hologram]] generator within a table-sized cylindrical base, with a black-and-white checkerboard pattern on the top surface. When active, [[holomonster]]s - full-color, three-dimensional hologram playing pieces measuring between 5-30 cm tall - would be projected on the board. The pieces all resembled creatures, real and mythic, from throughout the galaxy, including the [[Mantellian Savrip]], [[Grimtaash]] the [[Molator]], [[Ghhhk]], [[Houjix]], [[Ng'ok]], [[Kintan strider]], [[K'lor'slug]], and the [[M'onnok]]. These pieces, when moved by the player, actually acted out the moves as if really specimens of their species. If the pieces were not used for a certain amount of time or the game was abandoned by both players, they would simulate boredom.
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Dejarik was played on a [[hologame table]], which comprised a [[hologram]] generator within a table-sized cylindrical base, with a black-and-white checkerboard pattern on the top surface. When active, [[holomonster]]s—full-color, three-dimensional hologram playing pieces measuring between 5–30 cm tall—would be projected on the board. The pieces all resembled creatures, real and mythic, from throughout the galaxy, including the [[Mantellian Savrip]], [[Grimtaash]] the [[Molator]], [[Ghhhk]], [[Houjix]], [[Ng'ok]], [[Kintan strider]], [[K'lor'slug]], and the [[M'onnok]]. These pieces, when moved by the player, acted out the moves as if really specimens of their species. If the pieces were not used for a certain amount of time or the game was abandoned by both players, they would simulate boredom.
   
 
Major dejarik tournaments included the [[Galactic Core Interzonals]]. The [[kintan strider death gambit]] was a notable tactic.
 
Major dejarik tournaments included the [[Galactic Core Interzonals]]. The [[kintan strider death gambit]] was a notable tactic.
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During the [[Yuuzhan Vong]]'s [[Yuuzhan Vong War|invasion]] of the galaxy, [[Warmaster]] [[Tsavong Lah]] took a liking to the game, and had his [[Shaper caste|shapers]] create a version of the game with actual living pieces.
 
During the [[Yuuzhan Vong]]'s [[Yuuzhan Vong War|invasion]] of the galaxy, [[Warmaster]] [[Tsavong Lah]] took a liking to the game, and had his [[Shaper caste|shapers]] create a version of the game with actual living pieces.
   
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The frog-like newsmonger, [[Sti Groon]], referred to Dejarik as 'Vrax' as it was known on [[Dandrian]], in the [[Dandrian system]].<ref>{{ChallengeCite|49|Dandrian's Ring (adventure)|Dandrian's Ring}}</ref>
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The frog-like newsmonger [[Sti Groon]] referred to Dejarik as "Vrax" as it was known on [[Dandrian]], in the [[Dandrian system]].<ref>{{ChallengeCite|49|Dandrian's Ring (adventure)|Dandrian's Ring}}</ref>
   
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==Appearances==
 
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*''[[The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' {{Mo}}
 
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*''[[Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan: Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1]]''
 
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*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' novel]] {{1st}}
 
*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' novel]] {{1st}}
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*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' junior novel]]
 
*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' junior novel]]
 
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*''[[Star Wars Journal: Hero for Hire]]'' {{Imo}}
 
*''[[Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[X-wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service]]''
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*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service]]''
 
*''[[Young Jedi Knights: The Lost Ones]]''
 
*''[[Young Jedi Knights: The Lost Ones]]''
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime]]''
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime]]''
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Star by Star]]''
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Star by Star]]''
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Dark Journey]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Dark Journey]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Force Heretic III: Reunion]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic III: Reunion]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force]]''
 
*''[[Dark Nest I: The Joiner King]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Dark Nest I: The Joiner King]]'' {{Mo}}
 
*''[[Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen]]''
 
*''[[Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen]]''
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*''[[Legacy of the Force: Tempest]]''
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*''[[Crosscurrent]]''
 
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*''[[Millennium Falcon (novel)|Millennium Falcon]]''
 
*''[[Millennium Falcon (novel)|Millennium Falcon]]''
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*''[[Star Wars: Power of the Jedi]]''
 
*''[[Galactic Campaign Guide]]
 
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*''[[Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide]]''
 
*''[[The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology]]''
 
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*{{FFGTCG|Star Wars: The Card Game - Edge of Darkness|Let the Wookiee Win}}
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Dejarik Falcon

C-3PO watching R2-D2 and Chewbacca playing Dejarik aboard the Millennium Falcon.

"No game of dejarik can be won without pawns..."
Kreia[src]

Dejarik was a popular game which withstood the test of time better than nearly any other game in the galaxy. It originated as a Jedi game, though as it became much more widespread over time, many beings became unaware of its origins.

Description

Dejarik table btm

A typical dejarik table.

"He made a fair move. Screaming about it won't help."
C-3PO scolding Chewbacca on his poor sportsmanship.[src]

Dejarik was played on a hologame table, which comprised a hologram generator within a table-sized cylindrical base, with a black-and-white checkerboard pattern on the top surface. When active, holomonsters—full-color, three-dimensional hologram playing pieces measuring between 5–30 cm tall—would be projected on the board. The pieces all resembled creatures, real and mythic, from throughout the galaxy, including the Mantellian Savrip, Grimtaash the Molator, Ghhhk, Houjix, Ng'ok, Kintan strider, K'lor'slug, and the M'onnok. These pieces, when moved by the player, acted out the moves as if really specimens of their species. If the pieces were not used for a certain amount of time or the game was abandoned by both players, they would simulate boredom.

Major dejarik tournaments included the Galactic Core Interzonals. The kintan strider death gambit was a notable tactic.

Another notable tactic was the fork, in which a player moved one holomonster to threaten at least two of the opponent's, so that no matter what the opponent did one piece would be lost. It was considered a mistake in play to leave oneself vulnerable to a fork. The word fork came to be used as a generic term for facing a choice between two disasters: "We are well and truly forked." [1]

Let the Wookiee Win by Francisco Rico Torres

Chewbacca was a great player of dejarik, but he hated to lose.

The Millennium Falcon had a dejarik table in its lounge. It was around this table that preliminary peace talks between Gilad Pellaeon of the Imperial Remnant and Leia Organa Solo of the New Republic were held.

During the Yuuzhan Vong's invasion of the galaxy, Warmaster Tsavong Lah took a liking to the game, and had his shapers create a version of the game with actual living pieces.

The frog-like newsmonger Sti Groon referred to Dejarik as "Vrax" as it was known on Dandrian, in the Dandrian system.[2]

Appearances

Dejarik

Qui-Gon Jinn plays dejarik.

Sources

Notes and references