#nemoidian

Nemoidian pylat birds were a type of small avian native to Nemoidia. Pylat birds were sought after as pets, due to their beautiful plumage and song. Because of this, owning a pylat bird was a status symbol in Nemoidian culture. A rare pylat bird from the moon Sojourn played an important role in establishing the relationship between Darth Sidious and Nute Gunray.

Source: Star Wars: Episode I The Visual Dictionary (1999)

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

Cato Nemoidia was a temperate, mountainous planet in the Colonies region that was one of many Nemoidian ‘purse worlds’. Its cities hung between natural rock formations like large bridges. It was the site of a handful of battles during the Clone Wars.

Source: http://ryanchurch.com/star-wars-iii/

Tey How was the Nemoidian communications officer who served with the Trade Federation during is blockade of Naboo. Her goggles and mask allowed her to link with much of a ship’s systems, including the ventilation shafts.

Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20100328095057/http://starwars.com:80/databank/species/neimoidian/index.html

DAY 74: EG-9

Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Don't bother trying to look for EG-9 in the movie. He's not in there. He was in a little scene that was scripted but not finished. Dunno if it was even filmed.

For that matter, I'm not sure if EG here is an actual physical prop or a CG construct. I'm leaning towards prop because a lot of the CG renders in the Visual Dictionaries ended up in very super-simple static poses. Not so here. Then again, how would that balance? That seems like it'd take a lot more balance work that would be worth it.

Any rate, thew scene was going to be very early in the movie, on the Trade Federation base, where he and a PK series droid were going to have a brief conversation about their contempt for protocol droids.

Oh, right, figure. Hm. It's a pretty nice design, really, and I wouldn't mind owning one. On the other hand, this would have been the year to get it, and obviously we're not. The whole Phantom Menace anniversary/re-release thing sure fizzled.