Chirodactyl

Chirodactyls,^[1] also known as Dathomirian bats,^[2] were a species of winged carnivorous creatures native to the planet Dathomir.

Biology and appearance

Chirodactyls had sharp claws and teeth that they used to rip apart their prey. Their ears were triangular in shape and their wings were covered in leathery skin.^[3]

History

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.^[6]

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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.^[7]

Appearances

• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (First appearance)
• Jedi: Battle Scars (and 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
• Star Wars Bestiary, Vol. 1: Creatures of the Galaxy
• Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
• Gorgara the Chirodactyl in the Databank (backup link) (First mentioned)

Notes and references