Iakaru

Iakaru were a sentient species native to the planet Iakar. Bistan was a member of this species.

Biology and appearanceEdit

Having evolved in a jungle canopy, Iakaru had exceptional spatial awareness, aided by sensitive brow tufts. Swinging through the dense trees required keen eyesight, accurate depth perception, and quick reflexes.^[4]

HistoryEdit

At the time of the Battle of Scarif, Iakaru were an uncommon sight in the galaxy, as they had not developed hyperdrive technology. Their homeworld Iakar had been visited by interstellar trade for nearly a century. Pharmaceutical corporations drew valuable organic compounds from the lush rain forests girdling the planet. During the Clone Wars, companies set up major research installations on Iakar, which drove the Iakaru deeper into the jungle and strained the tentative trading relationships the natives had established with the offworlders. With the rise of the Galactic Empire and its military expansion, demand for medical supplies escalated, which brought a full-scale Imperial seizure and occupation of Iakar.^[4]

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AppearancesEdit

• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (First canonical appearance)
• Star Wars: Rogue One: Secret Mission
• The Screaming Citadel, Part I
• Aftermath: Empire's End

Non-canon appearancesEdit

• Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes (First appearance)

SourcesEdit

• LEGO Star Wars Rogue One (Set: 75155 Rebel U-wing Fighter)
•  Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer 2 on StarWars.com
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story "Hope" TV Spot on the official Star Wars YouTube Channel
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Featurette on the official Star Wars YouTube Channel
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story "Dream" TV Spot on the official Star Wars YouTube Channel
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story "Trust" on the official Star Wars YouTube Channel
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story "Breath" TV Spot on the official Star Wars YouTube Channel
• Entertainment Weekly's Ultimate Guide to Rogue One
• Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
• Star Wars: The Rebel Files (Picture only)
• Dawn of Rebellion
•  Bistan in the Databank (backup link)

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