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{{Quote|If you're not a humanoid, she's not much to look at. But grav-ball's never been more popular and Deme Tryshyn is the real deal. It doesn't matter if a kid has one limb or seven, they probably have Tryshyn's picture projecting on their sleeping quarters wall.|[[Mij Rawd]]|HoloNet News Vol. 531 46}} |
{{Quote|If you're not a humanoid, she's not much to look at. But grav-ball's never been more popular and Deme Tryshyn is the real deal. It doesn't matter if a kid has one limb or seven, they probably have Tryshyn's picture projecting on their sleeping quarters wall.|[[Mij Rawd]]|HoloNet News Vol. 531 46}} |
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A '''humanoid''' was an [[species|organic]]<ref>[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' novelization]], 1st ed., p. 101</ref> or [[droid|mechanical]]<ref>[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' novelization]], 1st ed., p. 41</ref> being similar in overall form to a [[Human]], the most common [[Sentience|sentient]] species in [[the galaxy]]. The term is less specific than [[Near-Human]], which generally implies common biological ancestry with Humans. |
A '''humanoid''' was an [[species|organic]]<ref>[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' novelization]], 1st ed., p. 101</ref> or [[droid|mechanical]]<ref>[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' novelization]], 1st ed., p. 41</ref> being similar in overall form to a [[Human]], the most common [[Sentience|sentient]] species in [[the galaxy]]. The term is less specific than [[Near-Human]], which generally implies common biological ancestry with Humans. |
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− | Classification of a being as humanoid was not standardized or strict. Generally, it entailed having a basic anatomy or construction similar to Humans, that is, a central torso with a head on top, two arms symmetrically arranged on either side, and two legs symmetrically arranged below, providing an upright bipedal stance. Each arm ended in hands that had a variable number of fingers (used for grasping and moving objects), and each leg in feet (used for locomotion). A living humanoid's head had two eyes, a nose for breathing and smelling, and a mouth for nutrition and communication; a mechanical humanoid would not require respiration or nutrition, and would have two [[photoreceptor]]s instead of eyes. Humanoid species generally had sparse hair, mainly concentrated on the head or face. |
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+ | Classification of a being as humanoid was not standardized or strict. Generally, it entailed having a basic anatomy or construction similar to Humans, that is, a central torso with a head on top, two arms symmetrically arranged on either side, and two legs symmetrically arranged below, providing an upright bipedal stance. Each arm ended in hands that had a variable number of fingers (used for grasping and moving objects), and each leg in feet (used for locomotion). A living humanoid's head had two eyes for sight, a nose for breathing and smelling, and a mouth for nutrition and communication; a mechanical humanoid would not require respiration or nutrition, and would have two [[photoreceptor]]s instead of eyes. Humanoid species generally had sparse hair, mainly concentrated on the head or face. |
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A species with slight variations and deviations from this general arrangement could still be classified as humanoid. For example, Duros had no ears, nose, or hair; [[Twi'lek]]s and [[Togruta]] featured [[headtail]]s; and many non-humanoids had humanoid features. [[Wookiee]]s, although seeming animalistic, could be called humanoids; they were also classified as '''anthropoid'''s<ref>''[[Star Wars 7: New Planets, New Perils]]'', p. 23</ref>, a term referring to a species with [[Wikipedia:Simian|simian]] features. |
A species with slight variations and deviations from this general arrangement could still be classified as humanoid. For example, Duros had no ears, nose, or hair; [[Twi'lek]]s and [[Togruta]] featured [[headtail]]s; and many non-humanoids had humanoid features. [[Wookiee]]s, although seeming animalistic, could be called humanoids; they were also classified as '''anthropoid'''s<ref>''[[Star Wars 7: New Planets, New Perils]]'', p. 23</ref>, a term referring to a species with [[Wikipedia:Simian|simian]] features. |
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Non-humanoid sentient species had distinctly nonhuman characteristics, such as tails, additional limbs (or even no limbs, as with the [[Slith]]), wings, additional heads (as the [[Cha'wen'he]]s), or invertebrate characteristics (as the [[Gree (species)|Gree]]). |
Non-humanoid sentient species had distinctly nonhuman characteristics, such as tails, additional limbs (or even no limbs, as with the [[Slith]]), wings, additional heads (as the [[Cha'wen'he]]s), or invertebrate characteristics (as the [[Gree (species)|Gree]]). |
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+ | ==Appearances== |
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− | ==Examples of humanoid species== |
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+ | *''[[Han Solo at Stars' End]]'' |
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− | [[File:Aqualish-NEGAS.png|thumb|100px|Aqualish]] |
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+ | *''[[Battle for the Golden Sun]]'' |
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− | [[File:Arcona NEGAS.jpg|thumb|100px|Arcona]] |
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+ | *''[[Riders of the Maelstrom (WEG)|Riders of the Maelstrom]]'' |
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− | [[File:Chadra-Fan NEGAS.jpg|thumb|100px|Chadra-Fan]] |
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− | [[File:DevaronianNEGAS.jpg|thumb|100px|Devaronian]] |
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− | [[File:GivinNEGAS.jpg|thumb|100px|Givin]] |
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− | [[File:GotalNEGAS.jpg|thumb|100px|Gotal]] |
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− | [[File:H'nemthe NEGAS.jpg|thumb|100px|H'nemthe]] |
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− | [[File:Ithorian NEGAS.jpg|thumb|100px|Ithorian]] |
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− | [[File:JawaNEGAS.jpg|thumb|100px|Jawa]] |
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− | [[File:Rodian NEGAS.jpg|thumb|100px|Rodian]] |
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− | [[File:Shistavanen NEGAS.jpg|thumb|100px|Shistavanen]] |
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− | [[File:Tusken NEGAS.jpg|thumb|100px|Tusken Raider]] |
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− | [[File:Wookiee NEGAS.jpg|thumb|100px|Wookiee]] |
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− | *[[Abyssin]] |
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− | *[[Adarian]] |
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− | *[[Advozse]] |
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− | *[[Adnerem]] |
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− | *[[Alzarian]] |
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− | *[[Amaran]] |
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− | *[[Anointed People]] |
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− | *[[Anomid]] |
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− | *[[Ansionian]] |
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− | *[[Aqualish]] |
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− | *[[Arcona]] |
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− | *[[Argazdan]] |
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− | *[[Arpor-Lan]] |
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− | *[[Askajian]] |
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− | *[[Atoan]] |
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− | *[[Ayrou]] |
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− | *[[Bagmim]] |
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− | *[[Balinak]] |
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− | *[[Balosar (species)|Balosar]] |
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− | *[[Balti]] |
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− | *[[Barabel]] |
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− | *[[Barundi (species)|Barundi]] |
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− | *[[Belugan]] |
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− | *[[Berchestian]] |
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− | *[[Bimm]] (the furred race) |
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− | *[[Bith]] |
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− | *[[Bitthævrian]] |
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− | *[[Bivall]] |
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− | *[[Blood Carver]] |
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− | *[[Bothan]] |
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− | *[[Bri'ahl (species)|Bri'ahl]] |
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− | *[[Brigian]] |
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− | *[[Caamasi]] |
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− | *[[Caarite]] |
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− | *[[Cathar]] |
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− | *[[Catuman]] |
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− | *[[Chadra-Fan]] |
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− | *[[Cerean]] |
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− | *[[Chagrian]] |
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− | *[[Chev]] |
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− | *[[Chiss]] |
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− | *[[Clawdite]] |
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− | *[[Cosian]] |
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− | *[[Cthon]] |
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− | *[[Dashade]] |
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− | *[[Draethos]] |
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− | *[[Dressellian]] |
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− | *[[Drall (species)|Drall]] |
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− | *[[Duros]] |
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− | *[[Devaronian]] |
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− | *[[Em'liy]] |
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− | *[[Ewok]] |
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− | *[[Falleen]] |
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− | *[[Farghul]] |
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− | *[[Faust]] |
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− | *[[Feeorin]] |
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− | *[[Felucian]] |
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− | *[[Frozian]] |
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− | *[[Gacerite]] |
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− | *[[Gamorrean]] |
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− | *[[Gand]] |
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− | *[[Givin]] |
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− | *[[Godoan]] |
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− | *[[Gotal]] |
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− | *[[Gran]] |
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− | *[[Gungan]] |
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− | *[[Herglic]] |
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− | *[[H'nemthe]] |
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− | *[[Ho'Din]] |
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− | *[[Houk]] |
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− | *[[Human]] |
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− | *[[Iktotchi]] |
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− | *[[Iotran]] |
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− | *[[Ishi Tib]] |
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− | *[[Ithorian]] |
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− | *[[Jawa]] |
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− | *[[Jenet]] |
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− | *[[Kaleesh]] |
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− | *[[Kallidahin]] |
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− | *[[Kel Dor]] |
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− | *[[Kerestian]] |
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− | *[[Khil]] |
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− | *[[Kian'thar]] |
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− | *[[Klatooinian]] |
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− | *[[Koorivar]] |
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− | *[[Krish (species)|Krish]] |
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− | *[[Lannik]] |
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− | *[[Lepi]] |
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− | *[[Lutrillian]] |
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− | *[[Menahuun]] |
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− | *[[Miraluka]] |
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− | *[[Mirialan]] |
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− | *[[Mon Calamari]] |
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− | *[[Mrlssi]] |
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− | *[[Muun]] |
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− | *[[Nautolan]] |
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− | *[[Nazzar]] |
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− | *[[Neimoidian]] |
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− | *[[Nelvaanian]] |
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− | *[[Nimbanel]] |
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− | *[[Nikto]] |
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− | *[[Noghri]] |
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− | *[[Nuknog]] |
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− | *[[Omwati]] |
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− | *[[Pacithhip]] |
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− | *[[Quarren]] |
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− | *[[Qwohog (species)|Qwohog]] |
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− | *[[Rodian]] |
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− | *[[Ryn]] |
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− | *[[Sanyassan]] |
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− | *[[Sakiyan]] |
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− | *[[Saurin]] |
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− | *[[Sharu]] |
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− | *[[Shi'ido]] |
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− | *[[Shistavanen]] |
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− | *[[Siniteen]] |
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− | *[[Sith (species)|Sith]] |
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− | *[[Skrilling]] |
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− | *[[S'kytri]] |
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− | *[[Snivvian]] |
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− | *[[Spiner]] |
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− | *[[Squib]] |
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− | *[[Sullustan]] |
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− | *[[Tarasin]] |
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− | *[[Tarro]] |
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− | *[[Teltior]] |
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− | *[[Temolak]] |
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− | *[[Thakwaash]] |
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− | *[[Togruta]] |
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− | *[[Toydarian]] |
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− | *[[Trandoshan]] |
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− | *[[Trianii]] |
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− | *[[Tulgah]] |
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− | *[[Tusken Raider]] |
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− | *[[Twi'lek]] |
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− | *[[Ugnaught]] |
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− | *[[Vodran]] |
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− | *[[Voss]] |
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− | *[[Vuvrian]] |
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− | *[[Weequay]] |
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− | *[[Wookiee]] |
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− | *[[Woostoid]] |
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− | *[[Xan]] |
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− | *[[Yarkora]] |
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− | *[[Yevetha]] |
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− | *[[Yinchorri]] |
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− | *[[Yuuzhan Vong]] |
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− | *[[Yuzzem]] |
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− | *[[Zabrak]] |
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− | *[[Zanibar]] |
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− | *[[ZeHethbra]] |
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− | ==Examples of non-humanoid species== |
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− | [[File:HuttNEGAS.png|thumb|[[Hutt]], an example of a nonhumanoid [[species]]]] |
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− | [[File:Krikthasi6.jpg|thumb|Krikthasi were aquatic non-humanoids native to the aquatic planet [[Baralou]].]] |
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− | *[[Aganof]] |
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− | *[[Anacondan]] |
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− | *[[Armalat]] |
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− | *[[Berrite]] |
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− | *[[Bouncer]] |
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− | *[[Celegian]] |
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− | *[[Charon]] |
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− | *[[Cha'wen'he]] |
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− | *[[Chironian]] |
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− | *[[Droch]] |
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− | *[[Duinuogwuin]] |
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− | *[[Duor]] |
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− | *[[Ebranite]] |
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− | *[[Eklaad]] |
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− | *[[Ergesh]] |
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− | *[[Filar-Nitzan]] |
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− | *[[Filordus]] |
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− | *[[Galidyn]] |
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− | *[[Gurlanin]] |
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− | *[[Hutt]] |
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− | *[[Ipharian-Da'Lor]] |
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− | *[[Ixll]] |
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− | *[[Iyra]] |
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− | *[[Killik]] |
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− | *[[Krevaaki]] |
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− | *[[Krikthasi]] |
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− | *[[Kushiban]] |
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− | *[[Laboi]] |
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− | *[[Lamproid]] |
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− | *[[Loje Nella]]'s species |
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− | *[[Orgon]] |
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− | *[[Priapulin]] |
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− | *[[Pulra]] |
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− | *[[P'w'eck]] |
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− | *[[Rakaan]] |
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− | *[[Rakririan]] |
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− | *[[Riorian]] |
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− | *[[Ruurian]] |
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− | *[[Sauvax]] |
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− | *[[Shard]] |
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− | *[[Sic-Six]] |
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− | *[[Sljee (species)|Sljee]] |
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− | *[[Sludir]] |
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− | *[[Sluissi]] |
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− | *[[Ssi-ruu]] |
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− | *[[Taurill]] |
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− | *[[Tchuukthai]] |
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− | *[[Thisspiasian]] |
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− | *[[T'landa Til]] |
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− | *[[Tripod]] |
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− | *[[Troig]] |
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− | *[[Tsil]] |
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− | *[[Ugor]] |
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− | *[[Vratix]] |
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− | *[[Unidentified dianoga-like species|Vodranite]] |
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− | *[[Wol Cabasshite]] |
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− | *[[Xexto]] |
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− | *[[Xi'Dec]] |
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− | *[[Yuvernian]] |
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− | ==Examples of semi-humanoid species== |
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− | These species, though they shared some anatomical similarities to Humans, had other characteristics which made their appearance mostly inHuman. |
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− | [[File:Symyrthi.jpg|thumb|Sy Myrthians had a humanoid upper body but a slug-like lower body]] |
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− | *[[Amani]] |
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− | *[[Baragwin]] |
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− | *[[Besalisk]] |
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− | *[[Chevin]] |
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− | *[[Codru-Ji]] |
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− | *[[Harch (species)|Harch]] |
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− | *[[Irrukkiine]] |
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− | *[[Jillsarian]] |
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− | *[[Kaminoan]] |
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− | *[[Morseerian]] |
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− | *[[Pho Ph'eahian]] |
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− | *[[Quermian]] |
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− | *[[Sy Myrthian]] |
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− | *[[Yam'rii]] |
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==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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+ | *''[[Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin]]'' |
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*''[[Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races]]'' |
*''[[Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races]]'' |
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− | *''[[Galaxy Guide 12: Aliens |
+ | *''[[Galaxy Guide 12: Aliens — Enemies and Allies]]'' |
+ | *''[[Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook]]'' |
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*''[[The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire]]'' |
*''[[The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide]]'' |
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*''[[Alien Encounters]]'' |
*''[[Alien Encounters]]'' |
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*''[[The Essential Guide to Alien Species]]'' |
*''[[The Essential Guide to Alien Species]]'' |
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*''[[Ultimate Adversaries]]'' |
*''[[Ultimate Adversaries]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide]]'' |
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*''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]'' |
*''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]'' |
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*{{InsiderCite|91|Refresher Reading}} |
*{{InsiderCite|91|Refresher Reading}} |
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*{{Holonet|inhabitants|chiss|Chiss}} |
*{{Holonet|inhabitants|chiss|Chiss}} |
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+ | *''[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook]]'' |
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+ | *{{SWE|technology|protocoldroids|protocol droids}} |
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+ | *''[[Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook]]'' |
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+ | *<!-- 2014/10/20 -->''[[Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]'' |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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+ | *{{WP|Humanoid}} |
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*[http://theforce.net/swtc/Humans.html Humans & humanoids], on ''[[Star Wars Technical Commentaries]]'' |
*[http://theforce.net/swtc/Humans.html Humans & humanoids], on ''[[Star Wars Technical Commentaries]]'' |
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Revision as of 22:32, 19 May 2015
- "If you're not a humanoid, she's not much to look at. But grav-ball's never been more popular and Deme Tryshyn is the real deal. It doesn't matter if a kid has one limb or seven, they probably have Tryshyn's picture projecting on their sleeping quarters wall."
- ―Mij Rawd
A humanoid was an organic[1] or mechanical[2] being similar in overall form to a Human, the most common sentient species in the galaxy. The term is less specific than Near-Human, which generally implies common biological ancestry with Humans.
Biology and appearance
Classification of a being as humanoid was not standardized or strict. Generally, it entailed having a basic anatomy or construction similar to Humans, that is, a central torso with a head on top, two arms symmetrically arranged on either side, and two legs symmetrically arranged below, providing an upright bipedal stance. Each arm ended in hands that had a variable number of fingers (used for grasping and moving objects), and each leg in feet (used for locomotion). A living humanoid's head had two eyes for sight, a nose for breathing and smelling, and a mouth for nutrition and communication; a mechanical humanoid would not require respiration or nutrition, and would have two photoreceptors instead of eyes. Humanoid species generally had sparse hair, mainly concentrated on the head or face.
A species with slight variations and deviations from this general arrangement could still be classified as humanoid. For example, Duros had no ears, nose, or hair; Twi'leks and Togruta featured headtails; and many non-humanoids had humanoid features. Wookiees, although seeming animalistic, could be called humanoids; they were also classified as anthropoids[3], a term referring to a species with simian features.
Non-humanoid sentient species had distinctly nonhuman characteristics, such as tails, additional limbs (or even no limbs, as with the Slith), wings, additional heads (as the Cha'wen'hes), or invertebrate characteristics (as the Gree).
Appearances
Sources
- Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin
- Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races
- Galaxy Guide 12: Aliens — Enemies and Allies
- Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook
- The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
- Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide
- Alien Encounters
- The Essential Guide to Alien Species
- Ultimate Adversaries
- Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide
- The New Essential Guide to Alien Species
- "Refresher Reading" — Star Wars Insider 91
- Chiss on The Old Republic Holonet (backup link)
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- protocol droids in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook
- Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide
Notes and references
- ↑ Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope novelization, 1st ed., p. 101
- ↑ Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope novelization, 1st ed., p. 41
- ↑ Star Wars 7: New Planets, New Perils, p. 23