Thisspiasian / Legends Thisspiasians were an omnivorous , sentient species of reptiles from the planet Thisspias . Biology and appearance . Thisspiasians were easily recognized by their abundant beards , which evolved to deter the biting cygnats of their homeworld , and their long tails , which reached lengths of two meters in most cases . These tails were very strong and were commonly used to carry large objects . When meditating or at rest , a Thisspiasian would coil their tail beneath their torso , reducing their height by half of a meter . Beside their flowing beards , Thisspiasians also had long hair surrounding their heads , with little of their faces showing other than their mouth and eyes . Their hair and the scales of their lower body were often of matching colors . They also possessed four arms , with the upper set being stronger and larger . Each of their four hands had five fingers , and each finger was tipped with a long , sturdy claw . It was thought unsophisticated or unseemly by upper - class Thisspiasians to have the bottom two visible in public , so they were generally hidden from sight via larger garments , with the smaller limbs sometimes even bound to their bodies . Since working - class Thisspiasians did not exhibit either the aversion to displaying their lower limbs nor the strength disparity between the two sets , it was thought by xenobiologist s that it was due to a continuing evolution that the upper - class lost muscle strength . In combat , however , these customs were forgotten , and all four limbs were used to battle their opponents . Though they were omnivores , and typically consumed a fair amount of vegetables , due to their reptilian ancestry , Thisspiasians had a preference of eating live meals , such as insects , birds , and rodents . If needed , the jaw would unhinge at the joint , and the meal would be consumed whole . Also due to their ancestry , Thisspiasians would shed their skin every now and then , normally in spans of a few years each time . Instead of shedding the skin in one piece , though , they would cover themselves in oils and salves , taking away dead scales during times of personal grooming . Thisspiasians needed very little sleep to function normally , resting for only two hours a day . They did require periods of meditation , however , with these trances lasting five or six hours a day . A Thisspiasian who didn ' t meditate for the normal amount of time would be prone to bursts of exaggerated emotion . Society and culture . Thisspiasian culture was one of proud warriors , who kept their emotions well - concealed and their rages checked . Many outsiders saw only a Thisspiasian ' s outward facade of tranquility , and to most being it seemed as if Thisspiasians existed in a sea of calm . This was far from the truth , however , as they were in truth a very passionate species below the surface . A Thisspiasian who didn ' t meditate as often as they should would be prone to fits of rage or crying . The entire world of Thisspias was ruled by a single Thisspiasian , a king or queen known as the Blood Monarch . The title was hereditary , and reached back to the early years of the Galactic Republic . Due to its ancient history , the monarchy was always seen by Thisspaisians as archaic , out - of - touch , and decadent . The monarchy in turn made attempts to update their views in accordance with the modern culture of the times , but these attempts were periodic at best . A democratically elected parliament handled much of the actual legislative matters planetwide , however . Thisspiasians enjoyed eating their meals still living , but since many other species found this trait unnerving or repulsive , Thisspiasians could also take their food cooked . A typical Thisspiasian feast included several cages of living animals centered in the middle of the table , culled from species across the galaxy . These animals , still - living , would be dipped in various seasoned dipping sauces and consumed whole . While Thisspiasians would temper their love for living foods for the benefit of outsiders , they contested the practice of cooking altogether , saying that such foods lacked a certain " zesty flavor " . History . In the early years of the Republic , Thisspaisians came into contact with the new galactic government and eagerly pledged the loyalty of their world . Thisspaisian warriors soon spread throughout the galaxy , their skills proving vital in preserving the fledgling Republic and defeating many threats both external and within . In 206 BBY , the Force - sensitive Oppo Rancisis was born to the current Blood Monarch , becoming next in line to the throne . At the age of six , Rancisis was handed over to the Jedi Order by his mother , who hoped that he would return when he was needed , and ascend to the monarchy with the wisdom and experience of a Jedi . In his absence , his younger sister took the throne , but in 186 BBY , when Rancisis was twenty , terrorists stormed the monarch ' s palace , and killed his sister . As Rancisis was next in the lines of heirs , and was offered the throne . Devoted to the Jedi Code , he refused the offer , and continued with his training in the Jedi Temple . Rancisis rose through the ranks of the order , becoming adept at several Force powers , specifically battle meditation , and was promoted to the rank of Jedi Master . He sat on the Jedi High Council and participated in several important conflicts including the Stark Hyperspace War and the Yinchorri Uprising . When the Clone Wars broke out across the galaxy , Rancisis took an active role , becoming a Senior Jedi General . Though he spent most of his time on Coruscant , coordinating Republic forces , he directly took part in two instances . The first found Rancisis facing off against the current Blood Monarch of his homeworld . The monarch was considering seceding to the Confederacy of Independent Systems , and Rancisis sought to persuade him otherwise . When the monarch would not relent his position , the two engaged in ritual unarmed combat , with Rancisis coming out the winner . The monarch reluctantly remained a part of the Republic , and Thisspaisian warriors and strategists worked with the Republic during the war in several critical battles . Rancisis ' second foray into the front lines of the conflict was at the Siege of Saleucami in 19 BBY . Rancisis took a vital role in the siege , using his proficiency in battle meditation to join the myriad Republic forces on the planet together . While he was deep in meditation , Rancisis was attacked by a group of Anzati assassins . Even exhausted as he was , Rancisis proved a far more formidable foe than they imagined , and he slew his attackers . The attack was merely a ruse , however , and the Dark Jedi , Sora Bulq , stabbed Rancisis in the back , killing him . When the Clone Wars came to an end with the rise of Palpatine and the new Galactic Empire , Thisspias became a target for the Emperor . He directed his forces to bombard the planet from orbit , wreaking chaos and subsequently enslaving many Thisspiasians . The Emperor installed an overzealous Imperial governor to oversee the world , but this governor quickly overstepped both his mandate and his skill set . He sought to impress Palpatine by executing the current Blood Monarch and holding the crown prince captive . The furious Thisspaisians revolted , but their attacks most often proved futile in the face of the Imperial occupation . When spies from the Rebel Alliance infiltrated the governor ' s ranks and rescued the prince , whisking him away from Thisspias , however , things turned around , and the Thisspaisians gained hope and renewed their resistance . The governor , in turn , covered his humiliation by threatening to annihilate the entire species . The Emperor was less than impressed after all , and an Emperor ' s Hand soon killed the witless governor . The Hand then imposed a planetwide quarantine , and the world remained under Imperial rule until the Battle of Endor and the death of the Emperor . Following the fall of the Empire , the crown prince returned to his homeworld to find it embroiled in a heated debate over the future of his monarchy . The debate soon turned to open combat , and a brief civil war raged until the prince came out victorious . The Blood Monarch ruled Thisspias once more , and started the process of becoming part of the New Republic . Many Thisspaisians , however , noted that the politically anachronistic monarchy remained as out of touch and decadent as ever , even into the time of the Galactic Alliance .