#koorivar

Life Day Truce

As once I said, I wanted to depict a version of The Christmas truce – it's one of those things I'd love to see in Star Wars (and what can no longer happen in real life).

Since such a historical event could be timed to coincide with Life Day in this universe, I depicted the cessation of hostilities on Kashyyyk during the Clone Wars. Wookiee warriors spend time peacefully with living CIS soldiers, while also paying tribute to holiday traditions as much as possible during wartime: for example, the Wookiee with the ritual drum in the foreground wears a makeshift necklace of red leaves instead of a festive robe, while his comrade in the background decorates a tree branch with whatever is readily available - flowers and brightly colored fruits. A Neimoidian officer converses with him through a protol droid. In the background, ordinary soldiers play a game analogue of soccer. A Koorivar fusilier tells his story, or perhaps just smokes - in some cultures, silent smoking together can also be considered communication or even have a sacred meaning.

The result isn't perfect - I wanted to depict the characters so it would be clear they'd emerged from battle and show the traces of military action (weapons, removed armor, barricades, enginery etc). But I didn't have the strength.

Nute Gunray - Smash

I think he and Neimoidians in general are cute. They have those grumpy faces that just make me want to squish them or put my fingers into their dimples and make them smile. When it comes to Viceroy himself it's a mix of ''I can fix him.'' and ''Poor baby.'' If you know his backstory you know what I mean. Also, I like his voice. It's cute and manly at the same time.   

San Hill - Smash

I’m going to repeat myself. ''I can fix him.'' and ''Poor baby.'' He also has a tragic backstory, he lost his family and was abused as a child. Makes you want to take care of him. He's tall (short for a Muun). Has three hearts which probably gives him greater stamina than humans. I would like to listen to them (wonder how they sound, do they beat in sync?) Also, look at those two long fingers.

Wat Tambor - Pass

I would give him a hug, he looks like a good huger but that’s it. He's movie and show iterations look fine but in the comic, he looks like a gummy bear with only a couple of teeth.  Art style can really make a difference.

Po Nudo - Pass

He's not the worst looking, but he also doesn't do anything for me. Just a bit of personality would've been nice.

Poggle the Lesser - Pass

Too much bug-like for me. I would like to fly on his back tho. One Geonosian can carry at least one grown human. I like his language. I think it’s cute and funny.

Passel Argente - Smash

He’s fine. I would like to touch his horn.

Tikkes - Smash

Got beautiful blue eyes, and he dresses elegantly. Probably a good kisser with that mouth.

Shu Mai - Pass

I'm straight, so automatically a no. She's cute. 

Koorivar were a species of humanoids native to Kooriva, a planet they worked as a species to purchase following the slow destruction of their original homeworld. The Koorivar were masters of business, and this was reflected in their culture as well as their galactic dealings.

Source: The New Essential Guide to Alien Species (Art: Chris Trevas; 2006)

First Appearance: Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (1999)

Denhel Iony

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GOTS- Minor CIS Characters

CIS Last Honors (commission)

"Here lie the members of the Separatist Executive Council, who on this day were viciously murdered. Despite the fact that they were my superiors, I will not conceal the ill will I hold towards them; they were greedy, narcissistic plutocrats in life. They beggared whole planets to live lives of obscene opulence, causing many millions to starve and suffer.

Nevertheless, they threw in with our mission to ensure galactic freedom, giving us the resources we needed to oppose the increasingly corrupt Galactic Republic. All they asked in demand, was power. We did not think much of it, for we knew that Count Dooku had power over them in turn, and we were confident that he would keep them in line.

When our illustrious leader died, along with our boldest general not long after, this council was all that stood in between the Confederacy of Independent Systems, and disaster. Needless to say, we were doomed. When the Republic’s agent swooped in like a gundark among nerfs, he hammered the last nail in the coffin of the Separatist Alliance by shutting down the droid army galaxy wide.

Sirs and Madame of the Council, I’ve asked myself why I would even bother giving you this final tribute, but as poor choices as you were for the authority over the armed forces of the Confederacy, you were still our leaders. Whatever you had done in life, you did not deserve such an ignoble end, butchered and left to rot.

I believe everyone is capable of redemption, and that no one should be denied that chance. I cannot sacrifice this belief, especially for the likes of you. Rest easy knowing that I will continue our struggle for freedom.

Long live the Separatist Alliance."

- Admiral Halna Gowen's eulogy to the Separatist Council, composed on Mustafar, circa 19 BBY

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Commission for NPlaysMC from DA

Episode from the story of his original character, the Separatist commander Halna Gowen.