The Miraluka were a humanoid, Force-sensitive species. Their language was Miralukese, although some, like Visas Marr and the Dark Jedi Jerec, preferred Basic.

Contents 1 Biology and appearance 2 History 3 Society and culture 4 Miraluka in the galaxy 5 Behind the scenes 6 Appearances 7 Sources 8 Notes and references 9 External links 9.1 In other languages

Biology and appearanceEdit

The Miraluka were a humanoid^[2] species that differed from Humans in that they lacked eyes, only retaining vestigial eye sockets,^[3] and perceived the environment around them through Force sight instead of regular vision. This vision was so strong that if a Miraluka looked upon a Jedi or Sith, they could "see" Force radiating off them. The strength of a Miraluka's connection to the Force varied by individual.

Miraluka, as Near-Humans, could interbreed with baseline humanity. Humans with Miraluka blood included Krynda and Lucien Draay.^[4] It was said that such mating would result in unknown difficulties for the offspring.^[5]

HistoryEdit

Their adopted homeworld was Alpheridies, a planet the Miraluka migrated to when their original homeworld was rendered uninhabitable. A colony world of the Miraluka named Katarr was stripped of all life by Sith Lord Darth Nihilus in approximately 3,952 BBY, during a Jedi convocation.

Society and cultureEdit

Miraluka were a thoughtful, cautious, and deliberative species. They had little interest in personal gain or glory. For social reasons, Miraluka hid their appearance by wearing a headband, a mask, or similar concealing headwear. In addition all Miraluka were very united by race. They called themselves "brothers" and were considered as members of a great family. As a Force-using species, Miraluka were often quite shocked if 'shown' life not connected to the Force. The Miraluka that lived on Katarr were strong enough that even they felt the Battle of Malachor V.

Many Miraluka worshiped two gods, Ashla and Bogan, through the philosophy of The Greater Force. They did not believe in Good or Evil, but were taught to accept both life and death.

Miraluka in the galaxyEdit

Because of their connection to the Force, many Miraluka were drawn to the Jedi Order. Miraluka Jedi fought in the Great Sith War, and helped shape the Jedi Order for centuries to come. In the waning days of the Galactic Republic, there were not only many Miraluka Jedi, but many Miraluka, unsuited to becoming full-fledged Jedi, who served the Order as teachers and administrators.^[6] Miraluka Sith were seemingly rare, as the species' own outlooks on life and the Force were largely incompatible with Sith teachings. However, as with all who felt the Force, a fall to darkness was possible with the Miraluka just as with any other species.

Amongst the notable Miraluka was Visas Marr, the only survivor of the Devastation of Katarr and the companion of Meetra Surik. Other Miraluka were Shoaneb Culu, a Jedi Shadow, and the Dark Jedi Jerec, a member of the Inquisitorius.

Behind the scenesEdit

The Miraluka are featured as a playable species for players who select any of the four Jedi paths (Shadow, Sage, Guardian, or Sentinel) in Star Wars: The Old Republic.

AppearancesEdit

• Tales of the Jedi: The Freedon Nadd Uprising 1 (First appearance)
• Tales of the Jedi: The Freedon Nadd Uprising 2: Initiates of the Sith (First time referred to as "Miraluka")
• Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith
• Tales of the Jedi: The Sith War
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 0: Crossroads
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Commencement
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 7: Flashpoint, Part 1 (Impersonation)
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 9: Flashpoint Interlude: Homecoming
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 24: Knights of Suffering, Part 3
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 25: Vector, Part 1
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 30: Exalted, Part 2
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 32: Vindication, Part 1
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 33: Vindication, Part 2 (Appears in flashback(s))
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 34: Vindication, Part 3
• Iridonian Darkness
• "Unseen, Unheard"—Star Wars Tales 24
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
• The Journal of Master Gnost-Dural
• Star Wars: The Old Republic, Blood of the Empire Act 1: Shades of the Sith
• Star Wars: The Old Republic, Blood of the Empire Act 2: The Broken World
• Star Wars: The Old Republic, Blood of the Empire Act 3: Burn the Future
• Star Wars: The Old Republic
• "Heart of Darkness"—Star Wars Tales 16
• The Clone Wars: Decide Your Destiny: Tethan Battle Adventure
• Galaxy of Fear: Spore (Retcon)
• Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire / audio drama (Retcon)
• Dark Forces: Rebel Agent / audio drama (Retcon)
• Dark Forces: Jedi Knight / audio drama (Retcon)
• Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (Retcon)

SourcesEdit

• "Straight from the Horse's Mouth: A Guide to the Tales of the Jedi Universe, Part 1"—Star Wars Insider 26
• "Straight from the Horse's Mouth: A Guide to the Tales of the Jedi Universe, Part 2"—Star Wars Insider 27
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Handbook
• Tales of the Jedi Companion
• Ultimate Alien Anthology
• Power of the Jedi Sourcebook
• Threats of the Galaxy
• Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
• The New Essential Chronology
• The New Essential Guide to Droids
• Miraluka on The Old Republic Holonet
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force
• Book of Sith: secrets from the Dark Side

Notes and referencesEdit

External linksEdit

• Miraluka on Star Wars: The Old Republic site
•  Miraluka on the Star Wars: The Old Republic Wiki