The Tale of the Aiwha Pod " The Tale of the Aiwha Pod " was a Kaminoan tale translated into Galactic Basic Standard from the Kaminoan language by Ryan Kaufman . It was a story on why the aiwha ruled the oceans of the planet Kamino and were respected by all creatures of the planet . The protagonist of the story was a god - beast named Protas , considered the most powerful and ruler of the oceans . His claim is challenged first by a titan of the deep , Melkorr , then by the sentient and legion kikla . He defeats both sets of challengers , and becomes arrogant in his old age . In this arrogant mind - set , he prevents a pod of aiwha from fleeing the cold winter . Realizing they would die if they complied with the unreasonable request , the aiwha fight Protas , defeating the god - beast only when one of their own sacrifices himself . Description . " The Tale of the Aiwha Pod " was a tale originating from the aquatic planet Kamino . It served as a lesson to the sentient inhabitants as a reason why the non - sentient aiwha species were to be afforded respect and seen as the rulers of the vast oceans of the planet . The story was originally told in the Kaminoan language , and Ryan Kaufman translated the tale onto a single page written in Galactic Basic Standard . Synopsis . Since before the dawn of the second sun , the oceans of Kamino had been ruled by the mystical being Protas . Melkorr , a massive titan from the deep , challenges Protas ' claim as the most powerful in the seas . Meeting Protas on the underwater ridge of Thalina , Melkorr attacks the god - beast with a jaw full of sharp teeth and large , pointed fins . Trying to use his size and power to overwhelm Protas , the two battle for six days and nights . Protas uses his agility and speed to evade the titan ' s attacks , and eventually Melkorr tires . Protas takes advantage of his opponent ' s exhaustion , dealing a killing blow which leaves the seas bloodied and the fish fed for an eon . An army of sentient kikla , believing that their large numbers would make up for their comparatively small size and allow them to overwhelm Protas , make the next challenge . Protas meets them in the deep waters of the Ancient Trench , where they fight for a month . Though numerous , the kikla are divided in mind , arguing among themselves . Due to their comparative size , they also leave only small wounds on the god - beast . In contrast , Protas is of a single mind and slowly eats the kikla to maintain strength . Protas is again victorious at the new moon , when the last kikla is eaten . With these victories and confirmation they give of his power , Protas in his advanced age becomes arrogant . He eventually comes across a pod of aiwha , who are swimming south to avoid the cold winter . Protas , for amusement , refuses to let them continue , blocking their path and instructing the aiwha to return north . Knowing if they turn back they will surely die , the aiwha attack without warning , desiring neither fame or glory . Despite combining the swarming tactics of the kikla and the powerful attacks of Melkorr , the aiwha still cannot deal a killing blow through Protas ' thick skin . Noticing Protas has briefly exposed the soft flesh of his throat , one aiwha clamps onto the throat of the god - beast in a sacrificial attempt to defeat him . Realizing the danger of this , Protas attempts to dislodge the aiwha by smashing it with his fins , but it will not let go , even in death . This allows the rest of the pod to deal a final blow and end the god - beast ' s life . Their defeating Protas , which brings peace to the seas , is why the aiwha are given respect by all the creatures of Kamino , great and small . Behind the scenes . " The Tale of the Aiwha Pod " appeared in the short story of the same name , which was published in the 2005 for the " " video game . The short story was written with an in - universe perspective and attribute " Translated from the Kaminoan by Ryan Kaufman , " making the author an in - universe character .