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{{Quote|The terentatek is a predator, and we Jedi are its prey.|[[Deesra Luur Jada]]|Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic}} |
{{Quote|The terentatek is a predator, and we Jedi are its prey.|[[Deesra Luur Jada]]|Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic}} |
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| − | '''Terentatek''' were creatures which fed off the blood of [[Force-sensitive]]s, and inhabited caves and tombs strong with the [[Dark side of the Force|dark side]] of [[the Force]]. Several guarded the entrance to a section of [[Naga Sadow]]'s [[Tomb of Naga Sadow |
+ | '''Terentatek''' were creatures which fed off the blood of [[Force-sensitive]]s, and inhabited caves and tombs strong with the [[Dark side of the Force|dark side]] of [[the Force]]. Several guarded the entrance to a section of [[Naga Sadow]]'s [[Tomb of Naga Sadow|tomb]]. |
==Biology== |
==Biology== |
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{{Quote|Those claws, and their tusks are poisonous.|[[Luke Skywalker]]|Fate of the Jedi: Ascension}} |
{{Quote|Those claws, and their tusks are poisonous.|[[Luke Skywalker]]|Fate of the Jedi: Ascension}} |
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| − | Terentatek resembled [[rancor]]s, except they had a number of spines growing from their backs and a pair of flaps, or tusk-like projections attached to their mouths. They also had massive claws (four to a hand). The tusks and claws of a terentatek were highly venomous. It was theorized that they were once rancors, subjected to mutations by the [[Sith]] |
+ | Terentatek resembled [[rancor]]s, except they had a number of spines growing from their backs and a pair of flaps, or tusk-like projections attached to their mouths. They also had massive claws (four to a hand). The tusks and claws of a terentatek were highly venomous. It was theorized that they were once rancors, subjected to mutations by the [[Sith]], and that when the [[Dark side of the Force|dark side]] was weak in [[the galaxy]], terentatek would hibernate and remain dormant for many [[Standard year|years]], only to return when the dark side was strong again. |
[[File:Terentatek Mauler.jpg|150px|thumb|left|A Terentatek Mauler]] |
[[File:Terentatek Mauler.jpg|150px|thumb|left|A Terentatek Mauler]] |
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==Subspecies== |
==Subspecies== |
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| − | By the time of the [[Cold War]], the terentatek had developed, and one larger subject, possibly a variant of the species, was found in the [[ |
+ | By the time of the [[Cold War]], the terentatek had developed, and one larger subject, possibly a variant of the species, was found in the [[Tomb of Naga Sadow]] protecting the [[Dashade Chamber]], the '''Terentatek Mauler'''. |
==History== |
==History== |
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The first prototype of what would become the fearsome terentatek was first seen on [[Tython]], centuries before the rise of the Republic, when the [[Je'daii Master]] [[Quan-Jang]], trying to craft a creature able to sense explosives during the [[Despot War]], alchemically created [[terenta]]. However, the terenta eventually developed a taste for [[the Force|Force]]-enriched meat, and thus began targeting [[Force user|Force-users]]. At some point, they were deposited on Tython's moon of [[Bogan]], where they prowled the surface. |
The first prototype of what would become the fearsome terentatek was first seen on [[Tython]], centuries before the rise of the Republic, when the [[Je'daii Master]] [[Quan-Jang]], trying to craft a creature able to sense explosives during the [[Despot War]], alchemically created [[terenta]]. However, the terenta eventually developed a taste for [[the Force|Force]]-enriched meat, and thus began targeting [[Force user|Force-users]]. At some point, they were deposited on Tython's moon of [[Bogan]], where they prowled the surface. |
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| − | The first recorded encounter with a modern terentatek |
+ | The first recorded encounter with a modern terentatek occurred on the jungle world of [[Dromund Kaas]] in [[4904 BBY]], when the link between the terenta and the terentatek was long forgotten. While [[Dromund Kaas wilderness campaign|clearing]] a section of the planet of jungle and hostile wildlife, the Human [[Odile Vaiken]] fought and slew a modern terentatek. Some sources reported that the modern version of the terentatek evolved on Korriban, where the power and presence of the dark side of the Force gradually distorted their shapes and corrupted their minds. The [[Sith Lord]] [[Exar Kun]] was also reported to have created terentatek through [[Sith alchemy]]. A terentatek's hide was highly resistant—in some cases even immune—to the effects of the Force. They became the most dangerous of the creatures bred by the Sith. They were so powerful and dangerous to the Jedi that they were often dubbed '''Jedi Killers''', and Kun used the monsters to destroy Jedi outposts on [[Tatooine]], [[Kashyyyk]], and Tython. |
| − | During an event known as the [[Great Hunt]], numerous [[Jedi]] traveled throughout the galaxy to try to exterminate the terentatek. Jedi were often sent in groups of two or three to battle these beasts, and the Jedi of the group had a strong [[Force bond]] between them. This was done so that the group could strengthen itself from the dark influence prevalent in the lairs of the terentatek, and as it had to rely on its weaponry skills alone due to the almost complete Force immunity of the terentatek. None of the hunts were completely successful, however. Even though the Jedi seemingly exterminated a majority of the terentatek each time, the waxing of the dark side would trigger the terentatek to come out of hibernation and repopulate the galaxy. Such events included the rise to power of [[Revan]], [[Darth Malak|Malak]], and [[Galactic Emperor|Emperor]] [[Palpatine]]. |
+ | During an event known as the [[Great Hunt (Jedi)|Great Hunt]], numerous [[Jedi]] traveled throughout the galaxy to try to exterminate the terentatek. Jedi were often sent in groups of two or three to battle these beasts, and the Jedi of the group had a strong [[Force bond]] between them. This was done so that the group could strengthen itself from the dark influence prevalent in the lairs of the terentatek, and as it had to rely on its weaponry skills alone due to the almost complete Force immunity of the terentatek. None of the hunts were completely successful, however. Even though the Jedi seemingly exterminated a majority of the terentatek each time, the waxing of the dark side would trigger the terentatek to come out of hibernation and repopulate the galaxy. Such events included the rise to power of [[Revan]], [[Darth Malak|Malak]], and [[Galactic Emperor|Emperor]] [[Palpatine]]. |
| − | [[File:Shaelalaststand.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Shaela confronting a terentatek during the [[Great Hunt]].]] |
+ | [[File:Shaelalaststand.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Shaela confronting a terentatek during the [[Great Hunt (Jedi)|Great Hunt]].]] |
| − | Terentatek were also found on |
+ | Terentatek were also found on Tatooine, Kashyyyk, [[Onderon]], Dromund Kaas, Tython, and [[Yavin 4]]. During the [[Jedi Civil War]], Revan and his companions found and killed a terentatek in Kashyyyk's [[Shadowlands]] while searching for the [[Star Forge]]. It had been a ceremonial beast used in an old [[Wookiee]] ritual. In one such ritual many years ago, [[Bacca's Ceremonial Blade]] had broken from its hilt and become embedded in the creature's flesh when a headstrong Wookiee chieftain had attempted to slay it—the blade was recovered by Revan. Revan also single-handedly fought and killed two terentateks in the tomb of [[Naga Sadow]]. There was also a terentatek in the Shyrak Caves on Korriban, which turned out to be near the entrance to the tomb of [[Ludo Kressh]]. [[Darth Thanaton|Teneb Kel]] fought and killed a terentatek on the [[planet]] [[Lenico IV]] in [[3678 BBY]]. One more developed variant was found in the Tomb of Naga Sadow during the [[Cold War]], but it was killed by the recently released [[Khem Val]] (imprisoned in the same tomb) and a powerful [[Kallig|Sith acolyte]]. |
| − | One more developed variant was found in the Tomb of Naga Sadow during the [[Cold War]], but it was killed by the recently released [[Khem Val]] (imprisoned in the same tomb) and a powerful [[Kallig|Sith acolyte]]. |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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[[BioWare]] used the [[Wikipedia:Umber hulk|umber hulk's]] model from ''[[Wikipedia:Neverwinter Nights|Neverwinter Nights]]'' as the basis for the terentatek in ''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]''.<ref>[http://pc.ign.com/articles/923/923056p1.html IGN: The Old Republic concept art]</ref> |
[[BioWare]] used the [[Wikipedia:Umber hulk|umber hulk's]] model from ''[[Wikipedia:Neverwinter Nights|Neverwinter Nights]]'' as the basis for the terentatek in ''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]''.<ref>[http://pc.ign.com/articles/923/923056p1.html IGN: The Old Republic concept art]</ref> |
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| − | In the game [[Star Wars: Assault Team]], a terentatek is found on |
+ | In the game ''[[Star Wars: Assault Team]]'', a terentatek is found on Kashyyyk following [[Luke Skywalker]], [[Han Solo]], and [[Chewbacca]] after stealing an Imperial encryption module. |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*{{Tales|23|Shadows and Light}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]'' {{1st}} |
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]'' {{1st}} |
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+ | *''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic, Blood of the Empire Act 2: The Broken World]]'' |
*''[[Timeline 11: Rebirth of the Sith Empire]]'' {{Hologram}} |
*''[[Timeline 11: Rebirth of the Sith Empire]]'' {{Hologram}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' |
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*''[[Darth Bane: Rule of Two]]'' {{Mo}} |
*''[[Darth Bane: Rule of Two]]'' {{Mo}} |
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*''[[The Clone Wars: Decide Your Destiny: The Way of the Jedi]]'' {{Mo}} |
*''[[The Clone Wars: Decide Your Destiny: The Way of the Jedi]]'' {{Mo}} |
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*''[[The New Essential Chronology]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption: Prima Official Game Guide]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption: Prima Official Game Guide]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force (real-life book)|Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force]]'' |
*''[[Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide]]'' |
*''[[Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide]]'' |
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*''[[Jedi Academy Training Manual]]'' |
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*{{Holonet|inhabitants|terentatek|Terentatek}} <!--26th October 2010--> |
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*''[[The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' |
*''[[The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' |
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*{{SW|url=explore/the-clone-wars/ep612/#!/about|text="Destiny" - ''The Clone Wars'' Episode Guide}} |
*{{SW|url=explore/the-clone-wars/ep612/#!/about|text="Destiny" - ''The Clone Wars'' Episode Guide}} |
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- "The terentatek is a predator, and we Jedi are its prey."
- ―Deesra Luur Jada
Terentatek were creatures which fed off the blood of Force-sensitives, and inhabited caves and tombs strong with the dark side of the Force. Several guarded the entrance to a section of Naga Sadow's tomb.
Biology
- "Those claws, and their tusks are poisonous."
- ―Luke Skywalker
Terentatek resembled rancors, except they had a number of spines growing from their backs and a pair of flaps, or tusk-like projections attached to their mouths. They also had massive claws (four to a hand). The tusks and claws of a terentatek were highly venomous. It was theorized that they were once rancors, subjected to mutations by the Sith, and that when the dark side was weak in the galaxy, terentatek would hibernate and remain dormant for many years, only to return when the dark side was strong again.
A Terentatek Mauler
Subspecies
By the time of the Cold War, the terentatek had developed, and one larger subject, possibly a variant of the species, was found in the Tomb of Naga Sadow protecting the Dashade Chamber, the Terentatek Mauler.
History
- "Some say they are products of Sith alchemy. Others think they were simply rancors twisted with dark-side energy. Regardless, they are aggressive and deadly."
- ―Luke Skywalker
A terentatek in the caves of Korriban
The first prototype of what would become the fearsome terentatek was first seen on Tython, centuries before the rise of the Republic, when the Je'daii Master Quan-Jang, trying to craft a creature able to sense explosives during the Despot War, alchemically created terenta. However, the terenta eventually developed a taste for Force-enriched meat, and thus began targeting Force-users. At some point, they were deposited on Tython's moon of Bogan, where they prowled the surface.
The first recorded encounter with a modern terentatek occurred on the jungle world of Dromund Kaas in 4904 BBY, when the link between the terenta and the terentatek was long forgotten. While clearing a section of the planet of jungle and hostile wildlife, the Human Odile Vaiken fought and slew a modern terentatek. Some sources reported that the modern version of the terentatek evolved on Korriban, where the power and presence of the dark side of the Force gradually distorted their shapes and corrupted their minds. The Sith Lord Exar Kun was also reported to have created terentatek through Sith alchemy. A terentatek's hide was highly resistant—in some cases even immune—to the effects of the Force. They became the most dangerous of the creatures bred by the Sith. They were so powerful and dangerous to the Jedi that they were often dubbed Jedi Killers, and Kun used the monsters to destroy Jedi outposts on Tatooine, Kashyyyk, and Tython.
During an event known as the Great Hunt, numerous Jedi traveled throughout the galaxy to try to exterminate the terentatek. Jedi were often sent in groups of two or three to battle these beasts, and the Jedi of the group had a strong Force bond between them. This was done so that the group could strengthen itself from the dark influence prevalent in the lairs of the terentatek, and as it had to rely on its weaponry skills alone due to the almost complete Force immunity of the terentatek. None of the hunts were completely successful, however. Even though the Jedi seemingly exterminated a majority of the terentatek each time, the waxing of the dark side would trigger the terentatek to come out of hibernation and repopulate the galaxy. Such events included the rise to power of Revan, Malak, and Emperor Palpatine.
Shaela confronting a terentatek during the Great Hunt.
Terentatek were also found on Tatooine, Kashyyyk, Onderon, Dromund Kaas, Tython, and Yavin 4. During the Jedi Civil War, Revan and his companions found and killed a terentatek in Kashyyyk's Shadowlands while searching for the Star Forge. It had been a ceremonial beast used in an old Wookiee ritual. In one such ritual many years ago, Bacca's Ceremonial Blade had broken from its hilt and become embedded in the creature's flesh when a headstrong Wookiee chieftain had attempted to slay it—the blade was recovered by Revan. Revan also single-handedly fought and killed two terentateks in the tomb of Naga Sadow. There was also a terentatek in the Shyrak Caves on Korriban, which turned out to be near the entrance to the tomb of Ludo Kressh. Teneb Kel fought and killed a terentatek on the planet Lenico IV in 3678 BBY. One more developed variant was found in the Tomb of Naga Sadow during the Cold War, but it was killed by the recently released Khem Val (imprisoned in the same tomb) and a powerful Sith acolyte.
Behind the scenes
BioWare used the umber hulk's model from Neverwinter Nights as the basis for the terentatek in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.[1]
In the game Star Wars: Assault Team, a terentatek is found on Kashyyyk following Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca after stealing an Imperial encryption module.
Appearances
A Terentatek.
- "Shadows and Light" — Star Wars Tales 23
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (First appearance)
- Star Wars: The Old Republic, Blood of the Empire Act 2: The Broken World
- Timeline 11: Rebirth of the Sith Empire (Appears in hologram)
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan (Mentioned only)
- Darth Bane: Rule of Two (Mentioned only)
- The Clone Wars: Decide Your Destiny: The Way of the Jedi (Mentioned only)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Destiny" (Mentioned only)- Coruscant Nights III: Patterns of Force (Mentioned only)
- Fate of the Jedi: Ascension (Appears in hologram)
Sources
- The New Essential Chronology
- Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption: Prima Official Game Guide
- Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force
- Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
- Jedi Academy Training Manual
- The Essential Atlas
- Terentatek on The Old Republic Holonet (backup link (inhabitants/terentatek) not verified!)
- The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side
- Star Wars: The Old Republic Encyclopedia
- "Destiny" - The Clone Wars Episode Guide on StarWars.com (backup link (explore/the-clone-wars/ep612/#!/about) not verified!)
