Sullustan / Legends Sullustans were a species of Near - Human s from Sullust . As skilled pilots and navigators , Sullustans , also known as Bomewrights , were common sights for spacers and at busy spaceports . The Sullustans played an important role in the Galactic Civil War and were charter members of the New Republic . Notable members of the species include Nien Nunb and Ten Numb . Biology and appearance . A diminutive species of near - Human s , Sullustans ranged from 1 to 1 . 8 meters in height and bore round , tapered skulls . Sullustans were distinguishable for their almond - shaped black eyes , facial jowls called " dewflaps " and large , round ears . Having evolved in the underground of their planet , their wide earlobes provided excellent hearing and sense of directional sound , and their large eyes provided exceptional low - light vision and excellent peripheral vision . Sullustans could see up to 20 meters in the dark without being sensitive to infra - red , meaning they could effectively read and see normally with no light at all . Perhaps due to their relative lack of exposure to natural light , Sullustans began to suffer from corneal defects after 30 standard years . After significant deterioration , many chose to wear special visors to prevent further damage . Some Sullustans tattooed their heads as a form of individual expression . Like humans , Sullustans had only a single heart and one stomach . It was very difficult to get a Sullustan drunk , and Sullustans who did get drunk did not suffer hangovers . Sullustans were pink - skinned and generally hairless , although facial hair was known to occur in some cases in males , as it did with pilot Dllr Nep and his white goatee . Cranial hair was rare for males , but females of the species often grew it ; it was considered a symbol of individuality and was worn in a manner helping to express this . Sullustans possessed exceptional innate sense of direction and intuition since their civilization grew in underground tunnels ; many were able to navigate a path after seeing a map only once . This ability extended to sublight and hyperspace navigation , as well as patrol work , so much so that Sullustans made excellent scouts , pilots and navigators ; Sullustan pilots scouted the Rimma Trade Route and those who joined the Rebel Alliance were put to use foiling Imperial covert operations . Society and culture . Sullustans were outgoing and mercantile , friendly and pragmatic . As a species they were altogether lacking in xenophobia . Though fond of practical jokes and extremely shrewd in their business dealings , they were eager to explore and travel the galaxy . Inquisitive by nature , some have described Sullustans as reckless , especially for their preference to learn and discover whenever possible through personal experience . Sullustans organized themselves into familial units known as Warren - clan s . Each clan consisted of one polyandrous female , several husbands and their young . Unmated females , known as " Fems " , were active members of their communities until they reached the status of " Ready " which marked their breeding years . At the outset of Ready , " Fems " chose their mates and founded their own Warren - clans . Few Sullustans left their homeworld , but those that did often found employment as pilots or merchants . Inspired by legends like Mayjeln , Sullustan spacers put their skills as navigators to use and were prized crewers across the galaxy . Because of this , their flowing , staccato language of Sullustese was known to many smugglers . Sullustan names were often direct translations from Sullustese words and typically consisted of a given name and surname of four letters each . Burial rites were given particular focus in Sullustan culture , with vast crypts and vaults maintained by crypt master s . Death , known as " Eternal Sleep " , was viewed with great reverence . The most important of these rites as the Tomb - walling ceremony , an elaborate funeral procedure . Important leaders and famous Sullustans were entombed in the Gallery of Ancestors and the Catacomb of Eminents . Sullustan religion included a pantheon of gods like Triakk . Governmentally , Sullustan names referencing nobility is evidence of some form of monarchy , but all recorded history demonstrates the use of democracy , excluding the brief authoritarian takeover by SoroSuub during the Galactic Civil War . Sullustans were also dedicated to the principles of capitalism and open markets , but were primarily motivated by the possibility of bettering their people , not greed . Sullust ' s technologically advanced underground cities bristled with shops and markets attractive to tourists from across the galaxy . Oddly enough , Sullustans eventually replaced Wookiees as the galactic experts of the hairstyling business — in spite of the fact that they were almost devoid of hair . The Barbers of Sullust were renowned for their skill with the cosmetic arts . History . Early in their history , the Sullustans dug extensive networks of underground caves to avoid the inhospitable atmosphere of Sullust , perhaps contributing to the development of their diminutive stature . The caves would eventually develop into beautiful underground cities , such as Piringiisi . The skills developed in engineering their large underground civilization and navigating its tunnels , would later earn them galactic renown as civil engineers , scouts and pilots . Sullustan interaction with the galaxy began early in recorded history , as they were known as lightsaber scientists for the young Jedi Order . Some records indicate that their developments were crucial in the evolution of the lightsaber to its final form and in the instruction of Jedi in the creation process . By as early as 5500 BBY , Sullustan merchants had become common sights , and pioneered new hyperlanes like the Rimma Trade Route . Deep mines were built on Sullust and its moons , and the profits were used to develop Sullustan technology . By 1000 BBY , the mines on Sullust ' s moon Umnub had been tapped . Sullustan technological development flourished , eventually giving rise to the SoroSuub Corporation . While a diversified corporation , its major holdings in mining and refinement made it a charter member of the Commerce Guild . A Sullustan also sat on the Trade Federation Directorate in 33 BBY and another acted as the commander of the Techno Union ' s Bulwark Fleet , but is unknown if they acted as a representatives of Sullust , SoroSuub , or a third party . SoroSuub came to dominate the Sullustan economy , employing over half the Sullustan population . In 32 BBY , a constitutional amendment passed allowing SoroSuub shareholders to vote in Sullustan Council elections , effectively making the post of SoroSuub CEO and Council President the same . Ostensibly , SoroSuub sided with the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars , although it is unknown if the general Sullustan population supported the Confederacy . SoroSuub was an early supporter of the Galactic Empire , forcing increasingly stringent measures on the Sullustans to secure lucrative Imperial contracts . In 2 BBY , SoroSuub Chairman Siin Suub approved Corporate Proclamation 137d , which declared a complete political , economic and military takeover of Sullust by the SoroSuub Corporation . The same proclamation formally aligned Sullust with the Empire and issued a strong denouncement of the growing Rebel Alliance . With the transition to corporocracy , crackdowns against dissidence came swiftly . Traditionally loyal to SoroSuub , many Sullustans began to question their new government ’ s support of the Empire . The decreasing work conditions and open enslavement of Sullustans was the last straw for many . Notable Sullustans like Sian Tevv and Nien Nunb could take no more , with the former founding the Sullustan resistance and the latter beginning a series of raids against SoroSuub shipping . The Sullustan resistance movement chose not to join the Alliance initially fearing Imperial retribution , although Nunb ' s raids were sufficiently disruptive to merit the arrival of an " Imperial " - class Star Destroyer to support the Sullustan Home Guard . Despite the movement ' s decision , many Sullustans chose to join the Alliance independently , including Nunb and his raiders . Before the Battle of Yavin , as a part of Operation Strike Fear , Sullust was assaulted and Sullustan tech staff and leaders were abducted . Red Squadron rescued them and the Sullustans were convinced to join the Alliance but the Galactic Empire responded by capturing the Sullustan leader ( perhaps Sian Tevv ) on the planet . However , he was freed before being delivered to the Emperor . Crix Madine and the Sullustans came up with a plan to stop the operation by destroying the " Invincible " and ended the terror . Although not a formal member of the Alliance , the numerous Sullustan sacrifices earned them a seat on the Rebel Alliance Advisory Council by 2 ABY — an honor reserved for the species who suffered the greatest loss of life in the Rebellion ' s struggle . A few months before the Battle of Endor , Tevv ' s resistance fighters succeeded in overthrowing the Imperial - aligned SoroSuub leaders and formally joined the Alliance . Perhaps as a symbol of their victory , the Tevv convinced Mon Mothma to rally the Alliance Fleet at Sullust for their jump to Endor . Trouble quickly started to brew , however , as mercenaries claiming to be working for the Sullustans attacked Borsk Fey ' lya , apparently due to an old grudge held against the Bothan people after the Bothans didn ' t inform them of an attack against the Sullustans that could have been avoided if they ' d known . The attack nearly tore apart the Alliance . It turned out , however , that the mercenaries were being hired by Imperial agents . Thankfully , the crisis was resolved quickly , though the culprit was never caught . The Rebels massed at Sullust and carried out their plans for the Battle of Endor as intended . During the battle , Nunb served as Lando Calrissian ' s co - pilot aboard the " Millennium Falcon " , something which Sullustans considered a cause for pride . Following the victory at Endor , SoroSuub was brought back under the control of Sullustans and the Council reinstated . Under Tevv , the Sullustans earned a seat on the Provisional Council and were initial signatories of the Declaration of a New Republic . Following suit , SoroSuub became a major supplier to the New Republic . The Sullustans were ardent supporters of the New Republic , particularly as officers in the New Republic Defense Fleet . As of 25 ABY , the Council was responsible for all internal and foreign affairs , and shared civil responsibilities with SoroSuub . Through the Yuuzhan Vong War , Sullustan military officers under the leadership of Admiral Sien Sovv played major roles in the defense of key targets . Sullustans in the galaxy . While Sullustans were known for remaining on their homeworld , small communities could be found scattered across the Outer Rim . Normally found in commercial ventures and on worlds along major trade routes , Sullustans were counted in notable populations on Aridus , Eloggi , Gelgelar , Roon , Thaere Privo , Trieron , and Vandelhelm . Din Tinray was born deaf , and was helpless and ostracized because of it . She saw Doctor Rachael Tikaris for help , and the doctor provided her with a new ear , allowing her to be welcomed back into society . In 3951 BBY , Akkere was a trader and traveler , who also fought for the Khoonda Militia on the planet Dantooine . < nowiki > < / nowiki > During the Cold War between the Republic and the Sith Empire , two Sullustans named Fekk and Gelss were pirates aboard the " Auriga Fire " . < nowiki > < / nowiki > Another Sullustan during the Cold War , Bashrar , served the Hutt crime lord Voontara Fa ' athra . Usser was a sergeant in the Republic Army and was stationed on the planet Voss . Feen Fenoob was a Sullustan gambler shortly before the Battle of Naboo who was sliced in half by Darth Maul . During the Clone Wars , Benb served as a technician under Gilad Pellaeon on the Republic Navy " Acclamator " - class assault ship " Leveler " . Jander Bibbbi was captain of the " Jackpot " , a YT - 1300 light freighter that was owned by the crime lord Nirama . Borkus owned a diner , Power Sliders , on the backwater planet Abafar . As a journalist , Den Dhur observed events on the war - torn worlds of Drongar and Jabiim . Sullustans were also known to have been represented by members within the Jedi Order . Jedi Master Synred Vols was on the planet Almas , where his body was found . Jedi Padawan Elora Sund was stationed fought in the Battle of Jabiim during the Clone Wars . Darrin Arkanian was a Jedi Master in the waning days of the Galactic Republic and an initial survivor of Order 66 . Dllr Nep was a Force - sensitive member of Rogue Squadron . After his death , he manifested a Force ghost . During the Galactic Civil War , many Sullustans were used as slave soldiers by the Zann Consortium . Futor ' s Network was an office ran by Futor , a Sullustan infochant on Omze ' s Incredible Traveling Starport . Habbala Brupt was a spy for the Empire , and was stationed on the Yevetha n world N ' zoth , were he wound up exiled to the Valley of Rejection . Jalus Nebl served as a freighter pilot for the Besadii kajidic on Ylesia , however he was allergic to the glitterstim spice he was supposed to transport . Jilaa San was a female Sullustan who worked as a technician at the Dented Droid on the Wheel . Dr ' uun Unnh was the Rebel scout who surveyed Yavin 4 . Aubro Ahntanda was a Sullustan slaver who had business with Sibarra the Hutt , and the Sullustan Dawn Arkanian was known throughout the galaxy as " Thila " , a ruthless slaver , however the " Thila " identity was simply a ruse so she could free all the slaves she purchased , with the help of the Rebel Alliance . The demolitions expert and smuggler Zenn Bien stole the " Second Chance " from an Imperial impound lot over Nilash III , and used it to steal parts from a new " Interdictor " - class Star Destroyer for the Rebel Alliance . She fully joined the Rebel Alliance after the Battle of Yavin ] ] , and her fellow Sullustan Rebel Nien Nunb flew in the " Second Chance " during the Battle of Endor with Lando Calrissian , although it had been rechristened the " Millennium Falcon " . Another demolitions expert and member of the Rebel Alliance , Ten Numb , piloted a A / SF - 01 B - wing starfighter during the Battle of Endor , and after the battle he used it to help put out fires on the forest moon . T ' nun Bdu was intercepted in his ship , the " Sullustan " , by Natasi Daala , but when her men found heavy weapons , communications equipment , and prefabricated building material that could be used to aid the rebellion , she had his ship destroyed after he sent a message . Kiara Schmong sold technology derived from the Separatist ship " Malevolence " , as well as E - wing escort starfighter s , to the Kaarenth Dissension . During the Yuuzhan Vong War , the female Sullustan pilot Leth Liav was captured by the Yuuzhan Vong , and launched at the planet Borleias . She was saved by Twin Suns Squadron , and later joined Rogue Squadron . Sien Sovv was the supreme commander of the New Republic and later Galactic Alliance Defense Force during the Yuuzhan Vong War . Jae Juun was a smuggler whose copilot was an Ewok named Tarfang during the Dark Nest Crisis . The Bothan admiral Nek Bwua ' tu offered them contracts to work for the Galactic Alliance , and they later met Han and Leia Organa Solo on Kashyyyk before the Battle of Kashyyyk . Another Sullustan , Fiav Fenn , served as a colonel aboard the " Dodonna " under the command of Matric Klauskin , and later Tarla Limpan , during the Second Galactic Civil War . Jaius Yorub was the captain of the " Indomitable " , Gar Stazi ' s flagship , during the Second Imperial Civil War . Behind the scenes . In his " " novelization ( 1983 ) , which contains the first published description of a Sullustan , James Kahn uses the phrase " a jowled , mouse - eyed creature . " This exact phrase is repeated in the first edition ( 1984 ) of " A Guide to the Star Wars Universe " ' s Nien Nunb entry . Curiously , the first " Star Wars Sourcebook " ( 1987 ) changes this phrase to " jowled , mouse - eared " in its description of Sullustans . One can only assume this is a transcription error from one of those earlier texts , as there ' s nothing mouse - like about Sullustan ears , which the accompanying photo in the Sourcebook makes plain . ( Sullustan ears are basically an oversized variant of human ears . ) But this exact , erroneous phrase was propagated in numerous subsequent reference works , including the 1998 " Star Wars Encyclopedia " and the 2010 Sullustan Databank entry . In 2011 , the Nien Nunb entry in the online Encyclopedia , which replaced the Databank , restored the original " mouse - eyed " wording .