Corellian / Legends Corellians were the inhabitants of the Corellian sector . While the term technically referred to both native inhabitants and naturalized citizens , in practice it was generally used to refer to the Human natives of the Corellian system , or more specifically the planet Corellia . Society and culture . Character . There were a number of traits that were commonly seen within the average human of Corellian descent that they tended to hide beneath a veil of self - centeredness and disinterest . Prime among their personality traits was the fact that they tended to be independent minded yet daring , pragmatic and reckless in their actions . This was to such an extent that an old saying claimed that they had rocket fuel for blood . This isolationism also made Corellia well - known as being a rebel world , rising up against every Galactic government or seeking independence from the Galactic Republic and its successors several times . . One such materialization of dissidence was the Corellian Resistance against the Galactic Empire , which became one of the forerunners of the Alliance to Restore the Republic . Corellians were often considered intrepid and maverick by other Core peoples , spawning expressions warning against telling a Corellian the odds for success ; for a Corellian , beating the odds is always a reward in itself . This sense of immortality was visible in the common Corellian tradition of cremating the dead and compressing their ash into synthetic diamonds with artificial gravity generators . Corellians also dealt justice to those that committed the most heinous acts with a death penalty . Corellians were sentimental folk , and when separated from their homeworld became sentimental at the sight of Corellian treats like the sweet ryshcate pastry or a bottle of the woody , potable Whyren ' s Reserve . There was a Corellian sect known as the Ensterite s , who forbade marriage with anyone from outside the Corellian system . Marrying someone from outside the Corellian system would result in being shunned by one ' s fellow Ensterites . It was a Corellian custom for husbands - to - be to have large bachelor parties with their friends . Consequences of their character . Such traits meant that they were typically noted for holding great instincts and reflexes which allowed them to become adept at piloting as well as exploring . Beyond their role as pilots , Corellians tended to be well known for their engineering talents and were skilled innovators . This went to the point that they had the ability to adapt starship systems to their needs and customized vessels to their own personal specifications . Such a trait was a reason why the Corellian shipyards was amongst the finest in the galaxy and considered the birthplace for innovation . Another aspect of their society was the fact that they were known for their large variety of alcohol and mixed drinks . Valued social concepts . In their society , the most valued concept was considered family ties with loyalty being a prime factor among Corellians . This led to a great number of traditions and occasions to observe ranging from simple family meetings to more important events such as the ascension of a Corellian Force - sensitive to the rank of Jedi Master . Such a facet of Corellian culture made it a curious oddity to some sociologists due to the fact that their society produced a large number of smugglers and pirates yet still revered family loyalties . Though Corellian spacers were spread across the galaxy , their culture did have an isolationist streak . Some Corellian sects refused to marry non - Corellians , or " eksters . " If members of these sects did marry non - Corellians , they would be banished from their family . Corellians considered it most dishonorable to involve innocent family members in a quarrel held with one family member . Conversely , great courage was seen as highly honorable , deserving of outward recognition through traditions such as the Corellian Bloodstripe . The color green also seemed to hold special meaning , as it was considered the traditional coloration for wedding gowns , Jedi robes , and CorSec markings . Military influence . Corellians had a strong military tradition . Many Corellians served in the Corellian Security Force ( better known as CorSec ) , or in galactic - level military organizations such as the Republic Navy , Imperial Navy , Rebel Alliance Navy , New Republic Defense Fleet and the Galactic Alliance Defense Fleet . For Corellians , the highest military honor was the Corellian Bloodstripe . Some in the military tended to wear these red pipings on the side of their trousers and distinguished the wearer as a person who committed great heroic acts . Amongst Corellians , the primary language used was Basic though the use of Old Corellian was still retained in later generations by pirates and smugglers . History . The Corellian people were greatly tied to the Corellia system before the beginning of recorded history . Much of their history was seemingly unknown ; with some claiming that they were among the first Human societies responsible for creating the hyperdrive whilst others believed that they had in fact gained the technology from a wandering alien race . In reality , the tri - species inhabitants of the Corellian system were once slaves to the Infinite Empire until its collapse . During 25 , 000 BBY , Corellian scientists had perfected the Rakata hyperdrive by creating components that worked around the Force attuned technology . This technology allowed worlds such as Alderaan , Corellia , Coruscant and Duro to be linked with one another . The booming Corellian civilization was notable for being one of the founding members of the Galactic Republic . Access to the hyperdrive allowed Corellian scouts to travel and explore the galaxy leading to the creation of the Corellian Treaty that identified areas of exploration and colonization . Perhaps due to their early involvement with space travel , they were well known for their skills as pilots , scouts , and shipbuilders . Corellian spacers were often stereotyped as brash risk - takers , and were often said to have " rocket fuel for blood . " This stereotype had a ring of truth , as many well - known pirates , smugglers and gamblers were Corellians . Ten thousand years before the Rise of the Empire era , Corellian traders discovered New Plympto and its Nosaurian natives . These inhabitants were treated as a client race similar to the Frozian s and Altawar Corragut . During this time , Corellian cartels made a great deal of profit by exporting the addictive Ji rikknit . The Second Galactic Civil War which started in 40 ABY created an upsurge of anti - Corellian feeling even amongst their fellow Humans . On Coruscant , Corellians were regarded with suspicion by their fellow citizens as a result of terrorist attacks – a bombing and a water supply poisoning – which were pinned on the Corellians . Many were interred by the newly created Galactic Alliance Guard , led by Jacen Solo , including those who had fought for the Galactic Alliance and its predecessors . In response , several worlds seceded from the Galactic Alliance , particularly Commenor and Bothawui , to form the Confederation .