Laigrek Laigreks were a non - sentient species of predatory insect native to the grassy Outer Rim world of Dantooine , where they infested the dark and damp subterranean areas of the planet . Possessing six legs , they bore black exoskeletons with red and white undersides . Their heads also sported a pair of horn - like protrusions , with bulbous red compound eyes . Laigreks were not seen around Dantooine ' s Jedi Enclave prior to 3956 BBY , and only glimpsed five years after the Enclave had been bombarded by forces of the Sith Empire under Darth Malak during the height of the Jedi Civil War . They were known to live underground within the hilly regions that surrounded the former Jedi academy . However , in the aftermath of the bombardment , they began to infest the ruined academy ' s sublevel . During the time at which the Khoonda outpost attempted to assert control of Dantooine , laigreks terrorized the salvagers trying to raid the Enclave for artifacts , often killing would - be treasure hunters . They occasionally ventured out of the Enclave ' s sublevel , though they left the surrounding territories to other creatures . Biology and appearance . A species of insect native to the remote Outer Rim Territories world of Dantooine , the laigrek possessed a layered and armored exoskeleton and six scythe - shaped legs . With their flexible bodies , the creatures were capable of crawling on all six limbs , or rearing up to stand on four hind legs while attacking with their two forelimbs . This doubled their height , making them approximately half that of most Humans . The back of their layered armor was composed of a shiny black substance , with red and white covering their bellies . A pair of small black horns jutted from the top of the laigrek ' s back end , and thorn - like mounds protected the sides of its body . Its legs had two joints , with the inner surfaces of its knife - like lower limbs bearing jagged edges . The creature ' s head sported two large black knobs , studded with blood - red compound eyes . Laigreks also possessed two thorn - like antennae extending from the crown of their heads , and possessed a mouth with tricuspid mouthparts . There was at least one subspecies of laigrek , which was both larger and more aggressive . This variant , known as a " deadly laigrek , " had the ability to breathe fire over short distances , as well as to endure high temperatures . This combination served to make them more dangerous . Behavior and intelligence . Laigreks were fast and deadly predators , and quite capable of hunting down and killing a Human or other , larger prey , making them fierce opponents to all but the most well - equipped of travelers . Normally , these non - sentient creatures would keep to themselves . However , they were constantly attentive for intruders . When they spotted trespassers within their territory , laigreks responded quickly and struck swiftly . Their preferred method of attack was to utilize their forelegs as large claws , slashing at their victims repeatedly , as well as biting with their sharp mouths . They were typically found in small groups , and scarcely encountered in solitary . When they ran or walked , laigreks moved hunched low and parallel to the surface , allowing them to move faster by letting their two forelegs touch the ground . They often gave off a chirping shriek . History . During the height of the Jedi Civil War in 3956 BBY , the Jedi Enclave was bombarded by forces of the Sith Empire under Darth Malak in an attempt to wipe out the Jedi gathered there . In the aftermath of the attack , the Sith temporarily occupied Dantooine , driving off or executing many prominent settler families . By the time the Jedi Exile arrived on the remote world five years later , the Enclave ' s remains had become infested by the insects , specifically within the sublevel , having come from their natural habitats within the planet ' s hilly regions . This proved to be a serious threat to those attempting to salvage Jedi artifact s from within the ruins , the trade that the Khoonda government had come to depend on as a source of income . As salvagers saw a golden opportunity to raid the ruins of the Jedi Enclave , more and more of them flooded into the areas around Khoonda , intent on plundering the ruined academy of valuables , which were plentiful at first . However , due to the presence of so many laigreks , venturing into the sublevel was extremely hazardous . In order to limit the danger from laigrek attacks , as well as to tax and regulate the trade in artifacts that the Khoonda depended on , special permission was needed to access the sublevel . At some point , a farmer named Suulru attempted to take a shortcut back to his home , which took him near the Enclave ruins . He was set upon by a number of laigreks and was forced to abandon his equipment in order to try and escape . When a group of salvagers , led by Taepalae and including Jorran , attempted to access areas that had not yet been plundered , they came across a swarm of laigreks . Though most of them eluded , Jorran was left behind in the sublevel , where he had managed to seal himself within a room hoping to keep the laigreks at bay . He was later found by the Exile during her hunt for the Jedi Master Vrook Lamar . During her search , the Exile and her companions eliminated all of the laigreks within the sublevel . She then informed the salvager the way was clear , prompting him to quickly leave the area . Behind the scenes . Laigreks first appeared in the computer and video game " " , developed by Obsidian Entertainment . If the player takes the dark path throughout the game , then the Exile has the possibility of lying to Jorran , convincing him that the way was clear despite the fact that laigreks still infested the area . This results in the salvager ' s death as he is swarmed by the insects . According to content discovered by , a team of enthusiasts attempting to modify the game to restore content cut from the final version , it was to have been the Jedi Padawan Kaevee , accidentally abandoned during the Jedi Order ' s evacuation from Dantooine , who was the reason behind the insects infesting the sublevel . She was to have done this in order to aid herself in keeping the treasures and secrets buried within the ruined Enclave secure . The character of Kaevee was to have been only in training when the attack on Dantooine began , and not knowledgeable enough to discern between the dark and light sides of the Force . When the Sith assaulted the Jedi Enclave , seeking — and asking questions only about — Revan , Kaevee was to have taken refuge within the Enclave sublevel , where she would set about guarding the place , summoning the laigreks to aid her . She became attached to the creatures , referring to them as her " pets . " The Exile was to have had a number of choices with regards to the Padawan , including turning her to the dark side , but they were cut out along with Kaevee herself . The ambiguous parts of this article were originally to be in the game , but were cut due to time constraints , leaving several loose ends , including the origin of the laigreks . However , optional dialogue choices between the Exile and Atton Rand after the escape from the Peragus Mining Facility indicate that the creatures were not unheard of .