Strill

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Strills were highly intelligent, six-legged, carnivorous Mandalorian hunting animals. They had large, fanged mouths and their bodies were about one meter long lengthened by a whip like tail, which, like the rest of their bodies, was covered in blubbery, loose flaps of skin. The skin was not bare, but covered with short fur, of a gold tan color, though this is the only color mentioned for the species, other colors or hues may have been in existence. The majority of this loose skin was used as flaps for gliding and flying; they could soar great distances and carry incredible loads while gliding. Strills made a variety of noises, including baying while hunting and moans or whines to indicate distress. They would also grumble or even squeak to show delight. Most were known for their horrible smell due to the fact that they made no attempts to clean out their folds of excess skin. Strills drank milk and preferred to eat their kill after a hunt. Strills were hermaphroditic, that is, having both male & female reproductive organs. Strills lived much longer than standard humanoids and well-trained strills were often passed down through Mandalorian families as a family tradition. They were extremely loyal and protective over those would see themselves as their masters, but were also quite independent and territorial. Walon Vau had a pet strill named Lord Mirdalan before and during the Clone Wars, which was later passed down to Jaing Skirata. Most beings saw these creatures as fearsome predators,as they were, but they were surprisingly excellent with children, Lord Mirdalan was very fond of Etain Tur-Mukan's child and would build nests for the baby, to the disgust of Ordo Skirata, as they were usually made out of his bed sheets.

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[edit] Appearances

• Republic Commando: Hard Contact (First mentioned)
• Republic Commando: Triple Zero (First appearance)
• Republic Commando: True Colors
• Order 66: A Republic Commando Novel
• Imperial Commando: 501st
• Sacrifice
• Revelation