Karkarodons were an aggressive, aquatic species that hailed from the planet Karkaris. Some, like Riff Tamson, supported the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars.
Biology and appearance[]
The amphibious Karkarodons had tall, slim bodies with webbed hands and feet. Their shark-like heads had pointed noses, gill slits, and many rows of razor-sharp teeth, which they used when attacking and eating. Karkarodons were skilled and fast swimmers, with Separatist Droid Army commander Riff Tamson being able to keep up with a Republic OMS Devilfish sub. They attacked by grabbing the target and used their jaws for ripping and tearing.
History[]
In 21 BBY, during the Clone Wars, Separatist Commander Riff Tamson led the Confederacy during the Battle of Mon Cala. During the attempted execution of Lee-Char, three Karkarodon enforcers served as the would be executioners.
Later, another Karkarodon was imprisoned in the Republic Judiciary Central Detention Center, and provoked Rako Hardeen, (Obi-Wan Kenobi in disguise) getting his hand stabbed with a fork as a result.
Behind the scenes[]
Carcharodon is the name of the genus that includes the great white shark, and the species themselves are based on sharks.[2]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures — "Mission on Iceberg Three" (First mentioned)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Water War" (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures — "Aquatic Assault"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Gungan Attack"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Prisoners"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Deception"
Sources[]
- "Launch Pad" — Star Wars Insider 128
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars Comic 6.26
- Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide: Updated and Expanded
- Hydroid Medusa in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Riff Tamson in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Riff Tamson in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ White Shark - Carcharodon carcharias on Florida Museum of Natural History (archived from the original on July 29, 2022)