Kobok / Legends The Koboks were sentient insectoids native to the planet Koboth . Strong and nimble despite a skeleton - like frame , a Kobok was a formidable opponent in combat due to spikes that projected from each limb ; the natural weapons delivered a potent venom capable of knocking out Human - sized targets for several hours . Each member of the species possessed three eyes , two at the front of the head and one at the back , which provided a 360 - degree field of vision . The fuzzy carapace that covered the face was mutable and allowed a Kobok to convey expressions with the mouth and eyes . Their homeworld , located in the Outer Rim Territories , on the fringe of the Tingel Arm , was ruled by the Koboth Union , and their control extended over an area known as Kobothi Space . Although the species brokered trade agreements with neighbors such as the Trianii and the Hiitians , they clashed with their neighbors from the Corporate Alliance and warred for years . The rivalry lead to such conflagrations as the violent Mavvan Conflict , which gave rise to the elite Kobok unit known as the Kobothi S - Corps . The Koboks became known for their militarism due to such wars , and outside their sphere of influence , the Koboks had a reputation as violent and sneaky . Few representatives of the species migrated to worlds outside Kobothi Space — with the exception of the planet Roon , which had a sizable Kobok population — but those who did emigrate tended to work as assassins , mercenaries , and soldiers , and thus reinforced their species ' martial reputation . Biology and appearance . The Koboks were a species of thin , sentient insectoids . The Kobok body was roughly humanoid , with a bipedal stance and a slight , almost skeletal frame . A typical member of the species stood between 1 . 3 and 1 . 8 meters tall , but due to the body ' s thinness , rarely weighed more than sixty kilograms . Nevertheless , Koboks were quite strong despite the slight frame , and some could jump as high as half their body length . In general , their constitution was not particularly robust . Nevertheless , they were immune to the more deadly effects of an ailment known as Rooze Disease — the medicine for the illness did cause them to laugh uncontrollably , though . A Kobok reached adolescence at age nine , adulthood at age seventeen , and had a life expectancy of seventy - six years . Although yellow Koboks were most common , the coloration of a Kobok ' s carapace depended on the region of the species ' homeworld , Koboth , from which the individual came . For example , the Koboks from the Kuurok Peninsula tended to sport a dark green to black carapace . Other Koboks had crème , beige , brown , orange , or green colorations . The carapace featured several spikes and protrusions , and it was rigid and fairly durable . This covering afforded the Koboks resistance to the harmful effects of exposure to radiation . Claws , also referred to as " foreclaws " and " stingers " , grew from each of a Kobok ' s limbs , four on each forearm and three on each shin . Kobok combatants were able to extend these natural weapons somewhat in preparation for combat to allow for a slashing attack against enemies . Such natural weapons delivered a potent venom that was capable of rendering a victim unconscious for several hours . Not even Koboks were immune to such effects ; it was possible for careless individuals to knock themselves out . Koboks possessed four - fingered hands and three - toed feet . Members of the species walked with the torso angled slightly forward . Each Kobok possessed three compound eyes set into spiked sockets and covered by lids . Alhough the carapace was tough and chitinous like that of many insectoid species , their spiky brows were also able to move to create expressions . Two of these organs were positioned at the front of the head roughly where a Human ' s eyes were located , and one was at the center of the back of the head . Each eye had a wide field of vision , so in tandem , the three visual organs provided the Kobok with a 360 - degree view of his or her surroundings . These visual organs were red or orange in color . Although the Kobok mouth featured insectoid mandibles , it opened to reveal a humanoid interior , including sharp , white teeth and a red tongue . This physiology allowed the Kobok to create humanoid facial expressions , such as a smile . Two small , flat nostrils perforated the front of the face . Koboks were covered in a thin fuzz , and they were able to grow the hair on their faces long , with some individuals even gathering their facial fuzz into a sort of ponytail beard . Society and culture . The Koboks hailed from the planet Koboth , where they were governed by the united body of the Koboth Union . A history of violence and warfare , coupled with the harsh and unforgiving nature of their homeworld , made the Koboks a hardy and calculating species . This temperament made them particularly suited for military and mercenary work . Non - Koboks in the galaxy at large saw them as crafty killing machines , a perception only solidified by the Koboks ' proclivity for violent professions . The elite of the Kobok military was known as the Kobothi S - Corps , a body that had been created less than a decade before the Battle of Yavin . The S - Corps were charged with the duty of protecting Kobothi space and interests . The organization used its own " code " languages , known only to members of the unit . The species had access to standard galactic technology , although some Koboks modified their starships to take advantage of their 360 - degree field of vision ; for example , a Kobok might place radar screens directly behind the pilot . The species spread to the surrounding systems and engaged in trade with their galactic neighbors , such as the Trianii and the Hiitian species . They also came into frequent conflict with the power - hungry Corporate Alliance , as their territories bordered one another . The species spoke and wrote Kobothi , their native language , which was composed of tonal hisses . The word " chsthiss " was a farewell greeting in Kobothi . Kobothi was difficult to translate into Basic , although the Koboks were able to speak that language . Examples of Kobok names included Kasj , Koas , Slis , and Tiska . Koboks wore very little clothing other than small scraps of cloth or leather straps . History . The Koboks evolved on the Outer Rim Territories planet of Koboth , on the border of the Tingel Arm . As they spread across the six continents and numerous island chains of their homeworld , a planet scorched by solar flares , they diverged into several races distinguished by the color of their carapaces . Although the Koboks had no contact with the greater galaxy for millennia , they developed sub - light space travel on their own . The species spread to surrounding systems and established a sphere of influence known as Kobothi Space . Over thousands of years , they warred constantly with one another . However , with the rise of the Koboth Union several centuries before the fall of the Galactic Republic , the Koboks were united under a single government and began to encounter other sentient species . Although they never joined the Old Republic , the Koboks brokered trade agreements with both the Trianii and the Hiitians centuries before the rise of the Galactic Empire . Corellian and Duros explorers eventually came across the Koboks and found the insectoids already engaged in intra - system flight . These contacts resulted in the blazing of trade routes to Kobothi Space and brought the planet Koboth into contact with the greater galaxy via the Hydian Way hyperlane . Because of their proximity to the Corporate Alliance and its planetary holdings , the Koboks became engaged in territorial disputes with their neighbor . One such altercation erupted circa 15 BBY , a dispute that turned more violent than past conflicts . This caused the Koboks to increase the degree of militarization in their society to become even more combat - ready . The Koboks became heavily involved in what became known as the Mavvan Conflict , which in turn led to the creation of the Kobothi S - Corps . Those Koboks who earned distinction in these conflicts were awarded the Koboth Insurgent Mantle , a blue cape . The events further defined the Koboks ' galaxy - wide image as capable soldiers . Koboks in the galaxy . After their homeworld was opened to trade , some Koboks spread across the galaxy , working as soldiers and mercenaries . Outside Kobothi Space , however , they remained fairly rare . Due to their martial prowess and warrior - like nature , Koboks quickly became associated with mercenary and assassin work . Although they were not a malicious species , these assignments earned them a reputation for being vicious , not unlike another species , the Rodians . Some Force - using Koboks were known , but these were exceedingly rare . Other Koboks found work as scouts . The planet Roon was a destination for many Koboks who traveled offworld . When the population of Roon had reached 665 , 000 , Koboks made up three percent of the populace . Koboks raised away from their homeworld , such as those on Roon , often were raised to speak Basic rather than Kobothi . A notable Roon - born Kobok was the mercenary and Imperial collaborator , Gaff . At some point , Gaff visited his species ' homeworld and joined the Kobothi S - Corp , but during the reign of Galactic Emperor Palpatine , he returned to Roon . He often wore a Koboth Insurgent Mantle , although it was not known if he actually participated in the Mavvan Conflict . After his return to Roon , Gaff allied himself with Governor Koong , an employment he considered the nadir of his career . During his work for Koong , at a time which he was referred to by some as the governor ' s “ henchman , ” he came into conflict with the Human merchant Mungo Baobab and his droids , C - 3PO and R2 - D2 . Gaff assaulted and captured them on several occasions , but the Human and his droids ultimately escaped and defeated Gaff in each instance . Gaff was thought to have escaped Roon after Koong ' s demise , likely fleeing along the Roon – Ryloth corridor to search for new employment . Slis Tieeer Dualli was a yellow - hued Kobok mercenary . By 0 ABY , he was a veteran of more than twenty years of mercenary activity , having taken jobs smuggling , assassinating targets , and flying . He considered himself the greatest Kobok pilot in the galaxy — and the greatest pilot of any species in the Outer Rim . Dualli had a temper , though ; if a boss crossed him , the Kobok ' s impulse was to kill the employer . Such disloyalty earned Dualli a reputation as a loose cannon and made jobs hard for him to secure by 0 ABY . That year , Dualli was hired along with nine other top - tier pilots by an anonymous party — unbeknownst to them , a Human assassin known as X - 7 . Dualli and the others flew to Iope , the third moon of Rinn , with vague promises of a huge payout if they accomplished their mission . However , once Dualli and his compatriots arrived , their employer began firing on them in an attempt to weed out the best among them . Dualli was killed in the skirmish . Behind the scenes . The character Gaff was the first Kobok to appear in " Star Wars " continuity . Created for " Tail of the Roon Comets " by Ben Burtt and Michael Reaves , the character was included in each episode of the final story arc of the " " animated television series , a group of episodes that aired in November 1985 . In these episodes , Gaff serves as a crony to Governor Koong , who is himself a lackey to Imperial Admiral Terrinald Screed . Gaff has also featured in an adaptation of a " Droids " episode : " , " which was published in 1986 and written by Bonnie Bogart . Kenner intended to sell an action figure version of the Kobok character . The toy company created a cardboard - cutout sketch of a Gaff action figure as a placeholder until a prototype could be created ; it showed the character as having a lavender carapace and yellow eyes . The sculpted prototype of the character corrected these errors to show the Kobok with the same color scheme as that which he sports in the " Droids " cartoon series . Nevertheless , the was canceled before a Gaff toy could reach stores . The sourcebook " Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds " , created for Wizards of the Coast ' s " " by Craig R . Carey , Jason Fry , Jeff Quick , and Daniel Wallace , expanded greatly on the Koboks ' history , society , and biology . The game presents the species as stronger than Humans , but less healthy and less charismatic . The 2009 novel " " , written by Alex Wheeler , features another Kobok character , Slis Tieeer Dualli .