The Three Subspecies of the Nikto Species Explained | Star Wars Canon Explained | #Shorts
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Date: 2022-03-09

The Nikto were a humanoid sentient species native to the planet Kintan. There existed at least three Nikto subspecies: the Kajain'sa'Nikto (red Nikto), the Kadas'sa'Nikto (green Nikto), and the Esral'sa'Nikto (mountain Nikto). Many Kajain'sa'Nikto were employed by the Hutt Clan as enforcers during the Clone Wars, and centuries prior, while several green and red Nikto served the crime lord Jabba the Hutt shortly before the Battle of Endor. Some Nikto were members of the Jedi Order, such as the male Kajain'sa'Nikto Jedi Master Ima-Gun Di. The Kajain'sa'Nikto, also known as the Red Nikto, were a subspecies of the sentient humanoid Nikto species from the planet Kintan. Their natural habitat was desert or wastelands. Aside from their skin color, they were also distinguished by their scaly, coarse skin, and their horns and spikes. They also have tubes on their necks. Members of the subspecies included the Jedi Master Ima-Gun Di, galactic crime lord Rinnrivin Di, and Vedain, an employee of Jabba the Hutt. Many Red Niktos lived to serve the Hutt families as well. The Kadas'sa'Nikto, also known as the Green Nikto, were a subspecies of the sentient humanoid Nikto species from the planet Kintan. Like their cousins the Red Niktos, they had scaly skin, black eyes, and symmetrical horns. Members of the subspecies included Klaatu, an employee of the crime lord Jabba the Hutt. During the later stages of the Clone Wars, a green Nikto was part of the Jedi Order. Because they were able to sustain and survive in harsh desert climates, they were ideal enforcers for the Hutt Clan. As the Galactic Empire's control in their sector became unbearable, some Green Niktos joined the Alliance to Restore the Republic, while others simply sought liberty and justice for the galaxy, and others had more selfish motivations. After the fall of the Empire, many Green Niktos fought for control of what was left behind, although some remained loyal to Leia Organa as she sent out a call to arms against the First Order. Esral'sa'Nikto, more commonly referred to as the Mountain Nikto, were a sentient subspecies of the Nikto. Oplock, who was a mechanic and friend of Marcus Speedstar, was a Mountain Nikto. The Nikto species had at least three subspecies: the Kajain'sa'Nikto (Red Niktos) and the Kadas'sa'Nikto (Green Nikto), which were both well acclimated to desert climates, and the Esral'sa'Nikto (Mountain Nikto). The Red and Green Niktos were distinguished by their scaly, coarse skin, horns and spikes. The Mountain Nikto stood out from the Red and Green Nikto as they had no horns with facial fins instead. Green Nikto young were born from eggs and consequently their young were called hatchlings. The Nikto originated from Kintan. At some point in time their home planet was discovered and taken over by the Hutts, who enslaved their race. Some Niktos were appointed as guards and thugs for their Hutt overlords and became a common sight in most of their enslavers' entourages

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