Skel
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 The Skels of Hoth attacking an Imperial Probe Droid. | |
| Skel | |
|---|---|
| Designation |
Sentient |
| Planet of origin | |
| Height of average adult |
1.2 meters |
Skels were an aggressive bipedal species who roamed the frozen wastes of the ice world of Hoth. Agile creatures who stood 1.2 meters tall at their largest, the Skels were a primitive species but sentient nonetheless. They communicated through a series of snarls and grunts which emanated from snouts protected by protruding tusks. They also had bony claws on their hands which they used primarily for burrowing through the ice and snow of the planet, but which could also be used to attack their prey. They were covered in thick, dense fur that insulated their thin bodies against the harsh environments of their homeworld.
Much like the Wampas, the Skels lived in the many caverns scattered throughout the mountains which provided them with a modicum of shelter. Despite this, they could survive temperatures well below the average on Hoth. They were extremely brazen pack hunters and, because of the lack of much food on Hoth, would go after anything at all which they thought could provide them with food without any provocation. They had been known to attack at least one Imperial Probe Droid.
"Skel" also became a derogatory term used by bounty hunters to describe their catch.
[edit] Behind the scenes
The Skels of Hoth were created by Brian Fraim, a Star Wars fan, as part of the Design An Alien contest held in the Star Wars Galaxy Magazines. Though this entry was not picked as a winner, it was given an honorable mention in Star Wars Galaxy 10.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars Republic: Show of Force (Mentioned only)
