Iridonian / Legends The Iridonians were a warrior people with a particularly bloodthirsty reputation . Most galactic citizens feared them , for it was rumored that they would continue to attack a corpse even after the target was dead and turn against each other in battle when their bloodlust overwhelmed them . The Iridonians were rivals to the Echani and Mandalorian cultures , and members of the species were found on such planets as Manaan during the Jedi Civil War , a period of galactic unrest between 3959 and 3956 BBY . The amnesiac Jedi Knight and former Sith Lord Revan encountered an Iridonian mercenary on Manaan during the war . The armored warrior told Revan of his people ' s history before Revan continued on his quest for the maps that would lead him to the Star Forge superweapon of the Sith Empire . Biology and appearance . The Iridonians were a sentient , humanoid species with opposable thumbs and hearts . An Iridonian mercenary found on Manaan wore full - body armor and was approximately the same height as the Human Revan . Society and culture . Iridonian society was based on a lust for bloodshed and violence . They held a traditional rivalry with the near - Human Echani species and with the Mandalorian warrior culture . The Iridonians dismissed the code of honor Echani held dear , while they despised the Mandalorians for prioritizing credits over bloodshed . Iridonian society ' s bloodlust was reflected by the words of a mercenary of the species , who told the amnesiac Jedi and former Sith Lord Revan that Iridonians did not have friends . That was evident in the eyes of non - Iridonians ; one man reported that in the absence of a foe , they would turn on each other for the sheer thrill of bloodshed . They were believed to continue attacking opponents ' bodies even after a victim ' s death . The Iridonians manufactured specialized weapons and armor for their own use , although for much of galactic history , those designs were officially outlawed . Such items commanded a premium , costing 1 , 000 credits more than a typical non - Iridonian example of that item , or 10 % more for larger goods . History . Iridonians were a rare sight in the civilized galaxy , even during the Jedi Civil War , a conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire beginning in 3959 BBY . By 3956 BBY , both sides in the conflict sought to recruit Iridonians to fight for their respective sides due to their reputation as powerful , if eccentric , warriors — a product of their cultural ethos of savagery . Revan encountered one such Iridonian mercenary on the planet Manaan . That gun - for - hire had been recruited by the Sith to gather youth of the Selkath species , native to the water planet , to the Sith Embassy for training in the ways of the dark side of the Force . Because Iridonian weapons and armor were illegal in much of the galaxy , Iridonians faced discrimination when dealing with members of law enforcement agencies and other government organizations . By the time of the Cold War , Iridonian hearts were traded on the black market by organ harvesters . Behind the scenes . An " Iridorian " appears in the " " video game produced by BioWare in 2003 . The individual appears on the planet Manaan wearing full body armor , so his actual appearance remains a mystery . However , he does inform the character Revan , controlled by the player , of the history of his species . Later , in 2008 , the " Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide " was released by Wizards of the Coast . It lists a gear template for " Iridonian Manufacture , " which describes Iridonians as " " a mysterious species known for their savagery and aggressiveness " . " The gear template gives Iridonian weapons and armor extra resistance to bludgeoning attacks and a bonus to certain attacks that emphasize brute strength . This description matches that of the Manaan Iridorian , but not the pre - existing species known alternatively as both Iridonians and Zabraks , who are said to be a more peaceful species . This change , from " Iridorian " to " Iridonian , " was confirmed to be deliberate by Rodney Thompson , one of authors of the " Campaign Guide " , who explained that Lucasfilm Ltd . stipulated the change and that it was " the KOTOR video game that was in error . "