Non-huMan

Non-huMan or NhM was the Galactic Empire designation for aliens, humanoids, droids, cyborgs and female Humans. This label was a tool of Human High Culture, and it was said that NhM bigotry reached its height in the Imperial Navy during the Galactic Civil War.
==Behind the scenes==
When composing notes on the background of his universe for licensees in 1977, George Lucas suggested that female stormtroopers were not uncommon in the Empire, though few were stationed on the Death Star. They were probably located in other units. As such, the bias against females in the Empire as represented in the Expanded Universe appears to have not been a part of Lucas' intent.The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film However, apart from several minor references,Star Wars (1977) 63Star Wars Roleplaying Game Revised Core RulebookDark Forces: Soldier for the Empire few female stormtroopers were referred to or appeared in licensed materials or the movies until the Star Wars: Legacy comic series.Star Wars: Legacy (2006) 0Legacy (2006) 4
==Appearances==
*X-Wing: Rogue Squadron 
==Sources==
*The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film
==Notes and references==
Category:Culture of the Galactic Empire