Silicon
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Silicon was one of many elements in the galaxy. It formed with oxygen to make silica and quartz.
It was the base element for vacuum-breathing species like the space slugs and mynocks and the mineral lifeform rainbow gems and Shards. The Silika people of Dohu VII were also composed of silicon.
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[edit] Behind the scenes
In real-life, Silicon presents similar chemical properties to Carbon and the possibility of existing (extraterrestrial or not) life-forms has been ventured both in theory and science fiction.
Some experiments of creating silicon-based organic compositions have been made but in reality, silicon-based life is unlikely. See the Wikipedia article for Alternative biochemistry.
In the real world, Silicon is used to make silicone and Computer chips.
[edit] Appearances
- MedStar II: Jedi Healer
- Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight
- Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon
"Breaking Free" - Star Wars Adventure Journal 1
- The Courtship of Princess Leia
- Before the Storm
- Young Jedi Knights: Lightsabers
- Edge of Victory I: Conquest
[edit] Sources
- Star Wars Sourcebook
- "Shape-shifters" - Star Wars Adventure Journal 12 (Mentioned only)
- The New Essential Guide to Alien Species
