- "Where do those folks over there come from? And is it a group, or one person?"
"Why, a group, of course, sir. They are from the fourth world of Markbee's Star, specifically, from—if I am not mistaken—Zeffliffl." - ―Han Solo and C-3PO
The Zeffliffl were intelligent, seaweed-like aliens native to the planet of Zeffliffl, in the Atrivis sector of the Outer Rim Territories. Living in tight-knit groups, the species had a subconscious connection with its group members, which rejected any outsiders. A group of Zeffliffl traveled to Crseih Research Station in pursuit of healing for a sick groupmate.
Biology and appearance[]
The Zeffliffl were a species that looked like a lump of dark green or blue-black seaweed. Several individuals existed together in close groups, such that to outsiders they appeared as a single multi-humped stack. The relationship between groupmates was so strong that any outsiders that tried to join it were automatically rejected in a subconscious manner analogous to an allergic reaction. In their natural environment, the leaf-like beings lived immersed in salt water so that when they traveled off-world, they carried sacks of salt water with them, which they periodically sprayed over themselves in order to maintain hydration. Their language sounded like leaves swirled through water.[1] The species also was as intelligent as the average mammalian sentient.[2]
History[]
- "They say, that their groupmate has returned from the dead. The Zeffliffl said thank you."
- ―C-3PO translates the Zeffliffl response to Waru's healing
The Waru, left, healed a sick Zeffliffl groupmate on Crseih Station.
The Zeffliffl evolved on the planet of Zeffliffl, the fourth body orbiting Markbee's Star, located within the Atrivis sector of the Outer Rim Territories.[3] They lived in the shallow, salt water seas surrounding the smaller southern continent of the planet.[1]
In 14 ABY,[4] a group of Zeffliffl traveled to Crseih Station, an Imperial research station turned bazaar, on a mission to seek healing for an ailing member. The particular Zeffliffl was suffering from a disease, the symptoms of which included sickly yellow-green skin and leaves falling off. Crseih Station was home to the Waru, an extra-dimensional being that gained a reputation as a healer. Waru encased the sick member in a golder ichor that solidified and then exploded; the ill Zeffliffl was completely healed and was received back into its group. Present at the healing was the infamous smuggler Han Solo who disputed the veracity of the healing; however, it proved to be genuine.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
The Zeffliffl were created in 1994 by Vonda N. McIntyre for her novel The Crystal Star.[1]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Rebellion
- The Crystal Star (First appearance)
Sources[]
- Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
Welcome to the Star Wars Jungle on StarWars.com (article) (content now obsolete; backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 The Crystal Star
- ↑ Welcome to the Star Wars Jungle on StarWars.com (article) (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Rebellion
- ↑ The Essential Reader's Companion dates the events of The Crystal Star to 14 ABY.