Joralla Joralla was a semi - tropical planet in the Joralla system that was subjugated and quarantined by the Galactic Empire . It was the source of precious gems such as Jorallan opal s and pearls . During the early Galactic Civil War era its population was estimated to be ten million . World Summary < br > The planet of Joralla is dominated by tropical jungles . The red giant star bathes the planet in crimson light . < br > This world is home to an extremely hostile species known as the Tikiari . There has been talk of quarantining the planet . < br > A world of uncommon beauty and peril , Joralla is a monument to temptation . For those willing to take the risk , there are potentially vast mineral treasures to be found , as well as creatures which coulc command high prices on other worlds . The wise explorer will attempt to come to some arrangement with the Tikiari to allow safe passage . < br > < br > Joralla < br > < br > The lush tropical rain forests of Joralla tend to conceal a topography that is as lovely as it is diverse . Huge waterfalls cascade from the tops of mountains , pummeling chasms ripped into the very bedrock by earthquakes of unimaginable power . Plateaus hundreds of kilometers wide are dotted with winding rivers and huge forests . Imposing mountain chains cover the three main continents , with volcanoes mixing in with peaks thought long dead . A world of savage beauty , the volcanoes and forests overlook the expansive , rich oceans of deep blue water . < br > The atmosphere of Joralla is perfectly suited for oxygen - breathers . Tremendous weather and seasonal fluctuations make for abrupt climate changes from month to month , with temperatures varying from a peak of 50 Degrees Celsius ( at the height of summer in the equatorial zones ) to a low of - 35 degrees Celsius ( In the polar regions during winter ) < br > Life Forms of Joralla < br > The flora and fauna of Joralla is remarkable for its beauty and diversity . The thick jungles are home to thousands of different species of trees , bushes and ferns . Hidden among the lush and colorful plant life are a huge range of insects , mammals , birds , and reptiles . The cooler forest regions are home to many similar species of plants and animals . Joralla ' s wilderness offers a varied and tasty diet to any who are stranded , with fruits and vegetables in abundance , and many different kinds of wild game . < br > Some of the most nutritious fruits on the planet are the giant redspars . Nearly half a meter across , with a brilliant red skin , these fruits can be found all over the planet . Many of the best - tasting berries come from the tequa bushes , which are barely 50 centimeters tall , yet whose branches can be many meters long . Many plants on Joralla have defense mechanisms , such as the brilliant blue kewafi flowers , which shoot poison barbs . < br > < br > Predator : " Wulkarsk " < br > < br > Wulkarsks were six - limbed , four - eyed pack predators from the jungles of Joralla . They were easily capable of eating humanoid - sized prey . Wulkarsks were trained to hunt for the Tikiarri . They were part of a family of animals known as wulkensos . Wild wulkarsk were always found alone , prowling the jungles of the planet . < br > < br > Appearance and Biology < br > < br > The Wulkarsk had two distinct torso sections : the lower torso had four legs and provided a low center of gravity while the upper torso had one pair of clawed limbs and the neck and head at the top of the upper torso . Each limb had three digits each with a long claw , and a rear claw at the back of the foot or the base of the wrist . Wulkarsk had elongated snouts , with four eyes ( two forward looking and two backward looking ) and elongated ears set just above the jawbone but below the eyes . The wulkarsk were the largest members of the family wulkenso , with several closely related animal species also found in the jungles and forests of the planet . < br > < br > Herbivore : " Oslet " < br > < br > Oslets were six - limbed , arboreal , three - meter - tall herbivores from Joralla , used as mounts by the Tikiarri . An oslet could rotate its head 360 degrees due , to its flexible neck . < br > < br > Appearance and Biology < br > < br > Another creature common to Joralla was the oslet . The large herbivore had three pairs of limbs , but also had a three sectioned torso for great mobility . The lowest set of limbs was long , thick and well - muscled for jumping , while the middle and upper limbs were shorter and better adapated for climbing . < br > Oslets consumed tree leaves , fruits and vines , and they made their nests in the upper limbs of Joralla ' s towering sio trees . They had elongated , flexible necks and small , triangular heads with long snouts . They could turn their heads 360 degrees . They were normally deep red and brown . Oslets were easily frightened and would flee rather than fight . They were timid , but were easily trained as mounts and were adept at quickly moving among the trees of the jungle . < br > < br > Carnivore : " Wulkarsk " < br > Wulkarsks were six - limbed , four - eyed pack predators from the jungles of Joralla . They were easily capable of eating humanoid - sized prey . Wulkarsks were trained to hunt for the Tikiarri . They were part of a family of animals known as wulkensos . Wild wulkarsk were always found alone , prowling the jungles of the planet . < br > < br > Appearance and Biology < br > < br > The Wulkarsk had two distinct torso sections : the lower torso had four legs and provided a low center of gravity while the upper torso had one pair of clawed limbs and the neck and head at the top of the upper torso . Each limb had three digits each with a long claw , and a rear claw at the back of the foot or the base of the wrist . Wulkarsk had elongated snouts , with four eyes ( two forward looking and two backward looking ) and elongated ears set just above the jawbone but below the eyes . The wulkarsk were the largest members of the family wulkenso , with several closely related animal species also found in the jungles and forests of the planet . < br > < br > Sentient Species : " Tikiarri " < br > < br > The Tikiarri were perfectly designed for flight - light , hollow bones , large wings , a razor sharp beak and excellent eyesight . They were carrion eaters . Tikiarri had a natural life span of about 30 local years , but most males died in combat or during hunting by age 20 , and most females died before age 20 because they were forced to produce young as soon as they were able ( between eight and 10 years of age ) . < br > < br > Society and Culture < br > < br > The Tikiarri bred the wulkarsk , both for ferocity and for the ability to follow simple commands . The Tikiarri hunted by turning loose a group of wulkarsk , then tracking their progress while gliding on the air currents . Once an animal had been killed by the wulkarsk , the Tikiarri swooped down upon the scene and feasted , often bringing scraps back to the nesting area for other members of the tribe . The Tikiarri were highly competitive both within the tribe and with neighboring clans and inter - tribal warfare was common . < br > Tribes were theoretically ruled by the bravest and most capable male , but in reality the most devious male eliminated all other contenders and assumed control of a tribe by default . Tribal leaders were extremely fortunate if they survived their first year of rule . The tribes were also obsessed with advanced weaponry since a trader introduced them to blasters . The tribes often held hunts to kill off - worlders for their weaponry and most tribes had one or two blaster pistols , often controlled by the tribe leader . < br > < br > Sentient Species : " Wasilsi " < br > The Wasilsi were a sentient humanoid species that lived on the planet Joralla . They constructed temples and villages , worked metal , and had a written language . Joralla was inhabited by another sentient species , the avian Tikiarri , with whom the Wasilsi warred for many years . While the Wasilsi were stronger and more intelligent than their opponents , the humanoids eventually became extinct . A sentientologist from the University of Huvveck theorized that the Wasilsi were not native to Joralla and became extinct after contracting a plague . < br > < br > Biology and appearance < br > The Wasilsi were a species of humanoids that is , they had two arms and two legs . They had skeletons and were stronger and more intelligent than the avian Tikiarri , with whom they shared the planet Joralla for a time . Research by Beyorth Gommdora , a sentientologist , indicated that there was little similarity in structure between the Wasilsi and the Tikiarri , which led Gommdora to conjecture that the Wasilsi were not native to the planet and lacked natural immunity to bacteria or viruses , to which their avian counterparts