Iktotchi / Legends Iktotchi were a species that originated on the harsh , windy moon of Iktotch , which orbited around the planet Iktotchon in the Expansion Region . Biology and appearance . Iktotchi did not have hair , but rather they had a very resistant skin which protected them from the violent winds which crossed the satellite . Both males and females had down - curved cranial horns , which gave them an aggressive aspect . The males ' horns were generally a little larger , a remnant from their mountain - dwelling , ancestors . The horns were able to regenerate if damaged . They had limited manual dexterity because their broad hands were equipped with fatty digits ; their hands were almost 1 . 5 times the size of a Human hand . Iktotchi measured on average 1 . 80 meters and had a rather significant breadth . Their life expectancy was approximately 90 years . The psychological abilities of the species should also be noted . Iktotchi had a gift of precognition ( direct knowledge or perception of the future ) which was relatively effective on their native world , but whose capacities became very limited as soon as they moved away from the planet . In addition , Iktotchi had powerful telepathic abilities . In spite of their rather unfriendly appearance , Iktotchi were sensitive beings who masked their deeper emotions under an appearance of stoicism . Respectful of cultures other than their own , Iktotchi could adapt to life in differing civilizations ; however , they seldom interacted with other races , and when they did , often experienced great difficulty . Indeed , their gift of precognition generally proved a curse , because it often frightened other species and Iktotchi were made the object of insults . In the same way , some unscrupulous individuals tried to deceive Iktochi into using their gift for criminal ends . As a result , Iktotchi were barred from gambling at almost every casino in the galaxy . To communicate between themselves , Iktotchi used the Iktotchese language , but could speak Basic without a problem . History . First Contacts . In the early stages of their history , Iktotchi were discovered by the advanced Kwa who helped to move the primitive Iktotchi society toward true civilization , teaching them rudiments of the Force as well . Unfortunately , when the Kwa Civilization collapsed , the relations between the Iktotchi and the Kwa terminated . Their contact with the Kwa long forgotten , the Iktotchi were the only sentient beings of their star system for several millennia . However , Iktotchi legends dating from the early days of their civilization made mention of the fact that they would eventually belong to a great galactic civilization . Thus when the explorers of the Old Republic discovered the Iktotchi civilization , some time approximately between 4000 BBY to 3500 BBY , they were extremely surprised to see that these beings had already prepared for their arrival for several weeks . The Iktotchi had carved the symbol of the Republic into their world ' s surface . Indeed , when the Republic vessel entered the orbit of the moon , those aboard her thought they must have found a Republic colony rather than the homeworld of an unknown species , because they could observe with the naked eye a giant version of the Republic seal , dug into a high plateau of the largest continent . The Iktotchi heads had been assembled in this place to contact " The Great Stars Ages " . Thus the xenobiologists discovered quickly that the Iktotchi had a gift for limited precognition , in the form of dreams or visions . This natural talent fascinated the Jedi , who had established a recent Jedi Temple . It was later found that the effectiveness of Iktotchi precognition could be enhanced by way of using the Force . The Old Republic . Iktotchi also had great aptitudes for piloting . Jedi Master Saesee Tiin was one of the best pilots of The Order during the last years of the Old Republic . They were also regularly employed as mechanics or engineers . However , few people trusted them , thinking that they were using their telepathic abilities to spy , or carrying the Omen Disease . Iktotchi tried to deny any existence of extrasensory gifts , which from a certain point of view was true . Indeed , their gift of precognition was very limited when they moved away from Iktotch . But the more time passed , and the more the memory of the strangeness of the first contact was erased from their collective memory , made it possible for the other species of the Galaxy to forget the Iktotchi ' s gift and to be integrated within the Old Republic . On the other hand their talent with piloting was always sought by pirates . The Empire . During the forfeiture of the Old Republic , the Iktotchi diplomats had a vision of the carnage of the Clone Wars , as well as the birth of the Empire . They tried to sensitize the Old Republic to recognize the signs , but it was in vain . Once they realized that nothing would prevent the birth of the New Order , most Iktotchi returned to their native world , even those alive in the farthest reaches of the External Edge . Indeed , thanks to their precognition , they knew that a disaster awaited them if they tried to live under the yoke of the Emperor . They thus manufactured orbital colonies to manage the incredible flow of immigrants . The continuation of their race gave them reason once more ; indeed , the Emperor was satisfied with their isolationist retreat , and installed a blockade around their system . The Empire did not even take the trouble to install a planetary governor . Iktotchi thus remained completely insulated , believing this their only means of safety ; however , some took the risk to join the Rebel Alliance . The New Republic . At the fall of the Empire , they were among the first to participate on the foundation of the New Republic . Strangely enough , in spite of their gift of precognition , the Iktotchi were unable to predict the invasion of Yuuzhan Vong ; they were quite surprised to find out that all evil had not been purged from the galaxy . Behind the scenes . " The New Essential Guide to Alien Species " incorrectly states the Iktotchi are from Iktotchon , which is a gas giant in the Iktotchi system . " The Essential Atlas " shows in the Galactic Explorations map that Iktotchi was discovered sometime between 20 , 000 BBY to 15 , 000 BBY , however whether this is the planet or just the system has yet to be stated . In an email , Jason Fry stated that it ' s possible the Iktotchi and their system were most likely known much earlier than the date which is stated in " The New Essential Guide to Alien Species " .