Chirodactyls,^[1] also known as Dathomirian bats,^[2] were a species of winged carnivorous creatures native to the planet Dathomir. One chirodactyl known as Gorgara was especially notorious among the natives of the planet.^[1] The strongest Nightbrothers were tested in a rite of passage that consisted of venturing into these creatures' territory.^[4]

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Behind the scenes[]

Chirodactyls first appeared in the 2019 video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, developed by Respawn Entertainment.^[2] During development, inspiration for the design of the chirodactyls was found in bats and owls. Chirodactyl concept art was done by artist Jean-Francois Rey.^[5]

Appearances[]

• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (First appearance)
• Jedi: Battle Scars (Mentioned only)
• Jedi: Battle Scars audiobook (Mentioned only)

Sources[]

• The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
• "Bespin and Other Planets in the Outer Rim" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
• Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith
• Star Wars Inside Intel: The Nightsisters on StarWars.com (article) (backup link)
• "Ahsoka Tano and Other Users of the Force" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
• Star Wars: Timelines
• Gorgara the Chirodactyl in the Databank (backup link) (First mentioned)

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