Mrlssi
Homeworld	Mrlsst
Language	Mrlsstese
Height of average adult	1.3 meters
Skin color	Light blue
Feather color	Gray on body, brown on head (bright colors developing with age)
Eye color	Black
Distinctions	Flightless avians, blunt noses
Members	Gyr Keela Noss Prisht Dee Savyest Canny Mandary Bertar Frrflin

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The Mrlssi or Mrlssti of Mrlsst in the Tapani sector were a species renowned throughout the sector as scholars and scientists.

HistoryEdit

When their civilization was first developing, Mrlsst was geologically unstable. Mrlssi found that while possessions and buildings were impermanent, knowledge could not be lost. Millennia later, once their continents had stabilized, this tradition continued. Though the Mrlssi still had not developed space travel when Galactic Republic and Tapani scouts made contact with them circa 7,000 BBY, they quickly caught up to the rest of the galaxy by reverse-engineering hyperdrives and modern computers. By the time of the Galactic Empire, Mrlssi universities were among the finest in the Tapani sector, attracting students of all species.

The Mrlsst Trade and Science Academy was one of their leading applied science institutions. Its research led to many findings that eased the shipping of food and livestock between worlds, along with innovations that became standard practice in regards to building structures and vessels on a planet or in space.

Mrlssi stayed out of the wars of the Galaxy, and their planet was mostly left alone. They did suffer some discrimination under the New Order due to its Humanocentrism views. In 5 ABY, Grand Admiral Thrawn attacked Mrlsst, destroying many of its ancient and beautiful campuses. They quickly rebuilt and continued to be at the forefront of learning and science.^[1]

CharacteristicsEdit

Mrlssi were flightless avian humanoids, less than one meter tall on average. Their bodies were covered in gray feathers, while their head was bare except for a fringe of feathers covering the back of their head. Their head feathers were brown in young Mrlssi, but became more colorful with age.

When they spoke in their native language, it was considered very musical. However, when they vocalized in Basic, many species found it grating. Mrlssi were not very adventurous and were rarely found off their home planet. When they did travel, they did so with a specific purpose and destination and quickly returned home. They were quick-witted and very curious and valued knowledge more than material possesions.^[1]

Mrlssi should not be confused with the Mriss of Mrisst, in the GaTir system, who were also a small, scholarly race of flightless birds.

Common Mrlssi namesEdit

• Crlisst Herssek
• Kepor Dagwa
• Krsslbel Waray
• Pagda Luwa
• Virssl Jasst

Behind the scenesEdit

The Mrlssi illustration in Ultimate Alien Anthology differs noticeably from previous depictions, most notably in the presence of a beak and pupils. No canonical explanation for this has yet been provided, and all subsequent art of the species has followed with this depiction.

AppearancesEdit

• "Marked"—Star Wars Tales 24 (Picture only)
• Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter
•  Study: Pollution Standards Still Endanger Many—HoloNet News Vol. 531 49 (Mentioned only)
• Boba Fett: Hunted
• Yoda: Dark Rendezvous (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: Republic: Into the Unknown
• Star Wars Dark Times 15: Blue Harvest, Part 3
• Death Star (Mentioned only)
• X-wing Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair (First appearance)
• X-wing Rogue Squadron: Masquerade (Mentioned only)
• The Last Command comic
• Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial
• Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse

SourcesEdit

Wookieepedia has 10 images related to Mrlssi.

• Tapani Sector Instant Adventures
• Player's Guide to Tapani
• Lords of the Expanse
• The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons
• Alien Encounters
• The Essential Guide to Alien Species
• Alien Anthology
• Coruscant and the Core Worlds
• Ultimate Alien Anthology
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• Galaxy of Intrigue
• Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side

Notes and referencesEdit