The rockhopper was a bipedal riding animal.
Overview[]
Rockhoppers were believed to be a genetic cousin of the Cracian thumper, which had evolved from transplanted flocks from their homeworld. They had a horse-like face and mane, short forelimbs, and a long, thick tail to maintain balance.[1] Rockhoppers lacked the claws of their Cracian ancestors, but had very strong jaws filled with sharp teeth.[3]
They were most commonly found on Roon, although specimens of them could also be found on the world of Biitu in the Outer Rim.[3]
History[]
Rockhoppers were used as domesticated riding animals for personal transport as well as sporting events. They were ridden in the Drainsweeper event of the Roon Colonial Games on Roon.[1]
On Biitu, they were used as riding animals.[2]
Adam Swiftgale, a pilot for the Alliance to Restore the Republic, was a rockhopper jockey.[4]
Behind the scenes[]
Their appearance was similar to that of Cracian thumpers, perhaps suggesting a common descent. This was confirmed in The Unknown Regions, where it was stated that the Rockhopper was believed to be a genetic cousin of the Cracian thumper.
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO — "The Great Heep"
- Star Wars: Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO — "The Roon Games" (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO — "Across the Roon Sea"
- Star Wars: Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO — "The Frozen Citadel"
Sources[]
- George Lucas: The Creative Impulse (as Rock Hopper)
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Unknown Regions
- Roon in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Yomm, Auren in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
- "Rogues Gallery: Clearance for Immediate Launch" — Star Wars Insider 146
- This Is Podracing: Sports in the Star Wars Galaxy, Part 1 on StarWars.com (article) (content now obsolete; backup link)