Yoda's species

A sapient species of an **unrecorded name** existed in the galaxy, although members of the species were few, and all of them were Force-sensitive. One of the most well-known members of the species was Jedi Master Yoda, who served as Grand Master of the Jedi Order for centuries. They were identifiable by their short stature, green skin, and frog-like appearance.

## Biology and appearance

"*Yoda has a high midichlorian count, all members of his species do, but his blood is not dissimilar to any other sapient’s blood.*"
―Vokara Che[src]
Members of the species were recorded at standing at between 50 to 70 centimeters, all with green skin and wrinkled heads, with minimal hair in the back of their heads. Their eyes could be green-gold or brown. Members of the species had tridactyl hands, and anisodactyl feet, with sharp claws to assist in their carnivorous diet, eating some creatures others considered disgusting. They also had long, pointed ears protruding from either side of their head which could move emotively. When a member of the species was sad, or experiencing a similar negative emotion, their ears would droop. Their skulls were simian in structure.

Their greatest distinctions were their innate Force-sensitivity, which existed in all known members of the species, and their long lifespan, lasting many centuries. Members of the species had high midi-chlorian counts and their blood was similar to other sapient species.

## Society and culture

The name and homeworld of the species were a closely-guarded secret, not told by members of the species to those who were not members of the species. It was speculated this was do to their fear that the Sith would attempt to exploit the species' innate power with the Force.

## History

A reclusive species, at the time of the Clone Wars, only two members of the species were known to the galaxy at large, both Jedi Masters serving the Jedi Order and Galactic Republic. Yaddle was a female member of the species, who served on the Jedi High Council until her resignation prior to the war. Grand Master Yoda was the head of the Jedi Order, and had served as its Grand Master for centuries, and was considered the wisest member of the Order. Yoda was also known to speak in a "backwards" form of Galactic Basic, although other members of his species did not.

## Appearances

* *Star Wars Jedi*: *Ki-Adi-Mundi* 1 (Appears in hologram)
* *Star Wars Jedi*: *Dooku*: Mourning
* *Celestial Blood* (Mentioned only)
* *Secrets Revealed* Chapter I — *Trial and Sacrifice*
* *Secrets Revealed* Chapter II — *Decisions*
* *Secrets Revealed* Chapter III — *Darkness Falls*
* *Secrets Revealed* Chapter IV — *Plans*
* *Secrets Revealed* Chapter V — *Sith* (Appears in hologram)
* *Secrets Revealed* Epilogue
* "Altered State"
* *Vergences and Conduits*
* "The Drowned World"
* *Soul Searching* Yoda I — *Understanding*
* *Soul Searching* Yoda II — *The Temple*

## Sources

* *The Skywalker Saga Supplement*
* *The Astronomy Guide*

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 *Secrets Revealed* Chapter I — *Trial and Sacrifice*
2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 *The Astronomy Guide*
3. ↑ "Altered State"
4. ↑ *Expanding the Unexpanded*
5. ↑  Brain scan photo from *The Clone Wars* series, resembles a simian skull
6. ↑ *Celestial Blood*
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 *The Skywalker Saga Supplement*