Skakoan
Species: Skakoan
Home Planet: Skako
Skakoan
The Skakoans were a sentient species native to the planet Skako.
Biology & Appearance:
The atmosphere on Skako was extremely dense, so Skakoans evolved to survive under great pressures. This meant that Skakoans would decompress and die in low pressure environments. Thus, the few Skakoans that left Skako wore special protective suits. Very few non-Skakoans ever saw a Skakoan without the suit on, though they were believed to look somewhat like Humans, though with beady eyes, nasal slits, no lips, and sickly colored skin. An average Skakoan could live to be 90-110 years old.
History:
The Skakoans were relatively unknown in the galaxy, except for their control over the Techno Union. They spoke Skakoverbal, and had a developed religion. They were also known to be proficient with micro-electronics that were considered quite advanced.
Wat Tambor, Foreman of the Techno Union, was a Skakoan. During the Clone Wars, the Tambor pledged the support of the Techno Union to the Confederacy of Independent Systems. They supported the war effort by supplying droids, starships, and weapons. Skakoan control of the Techno Union came to an end with the death of Tambor on Mustafar.
After the Clone Wars, their role in the CIS resulted in them being persecuted by the Humanocentric Galactic Empire. Most retreated to their homeworld, which remained in isolation even after the Battle of Endor. This had led many to believe that the Skakoan species had become xenophobic after their experience at the hands of the Empire.
Attribute Dice: 12D
DEXTERITY 1D/3D+1
KNOWLEDGE 2D/4D+1
MECHANICAL 1D+1/4D
PERCEPTION 1D+2/4D+1
STRENGTH 1D+2/4D
TECHNICAL 2D/4D+2
Special Abilities:
Unique Physiology: Standard oxygen atmospheres are poisonous to Skakoans, burning their lungs for 2D damage per round of exposure. Skakoans also require a highpressure atmosphere and take 2D damage each round they are exposed to the “standard” air pressure preferred by most other species. A Skakoan exposed to both conditions simultaneously takes 4D damage per round. They rely on special pressure suits to negate the harmful effects of a hostile environment.
Gearhead: Skakoan characters get +2 pips to spend on one Technical skill during character creation.
Move: 10/12
Size: 1.4-2.1 meters tall
Source: Ultimate Alien Anthology (pages 141-143) & Wookieepedia (For the Skakoan Description)