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- Their horns are called montrals. What sets Togrutas apart from other humanoid species is their interesting head cones, or montrals as they are properly called.
- Their appearance influenced their landscape. The montrals that sit atop the heads of Togrutas can also be seen in their beautiful surroundings on the planet Kiros.
- They were saved by the Jedi. Life on the idyllic planet Kiros wasn’t all happiness and sunshine. During the Clone Wars, the Togrutas under the leadership of Governor Roshti were taken over by Zygerrian slavers after Count Dooku forced the population to a new location on Kadavo.
- They can’t quite sport the Padawan braid. Padawan are easily recognized by a single braid as sported by Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker in the prequels, but with rigid montrals, Togrutas would have difficulty showing their dedication to the Jedi Order.
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"There aren't so many Togruta at large in the galaxy that I fit into a crowd. It would be different if I were a Twi'lek, and it would be very different if I were a human, but I'm neither."
―Ahsoka Tano
Native to the Expansion Region planet Shili but later found throughout the galaxy, the Togruta were a species of sentient humanoids whose skin spanned a vast array of colors, including, but not limited to, orange, red, white, and yellow. These characteristics were a result of evolution; Togruta coloration was helpful as a method of camouflage from predators.
Unlike most humanoids, Togrutas were known to have multiple stomachs. Their most notable features were the large organic head formations upon their heads: two large cone-like horns called montrals atop their skull; and three lekku, also known as headtails, that sprouted downward. Both a Togruta's lekku and montrals tended to grow until they reached maturity, with females generally having longer lekku than the males. The male's montrals, however, were more branched than the females. The Togruta's montrals served as the auditory system and allowed them to sense the movement of objects around them through echolocation. Their echolocation evolved to aid them in hunting and was extremely powerful. They could sense up to 82 feet (25 meters). Togrutas were also known to have 6 holes (3 on each side), right where the lekku meet the jawline. The purpose of these external holes is unknown, but is implied to be ears based on their location.
"Idiot. Do you think all Togruta know each other?"
―Neera, to her brother Hoban
The Togruta's habitats were usually in mountainous and elevated areas. One instance of this was the Togruta immigrants on the colonies on Kiros, which were built on the cliffs. These homes were built in the pursuit of art and beauty. Togruta generally spoke both Galactic Basic Standard and their native language, Togruti.
Members of the species, particularly those from Shili, were fiercely protective of their world and its surrounding moons, and they regarded the ground beneath their feet sacred. Because of this, a number of Togruta would elect to remain barefoot, only wearing boots while off-world.
A government of the Togruta was established on Shili, and could be led by a queen. A queen of the Togruta government on Shili was also bestowed the titles of Regasa of Shili, Supreme Huntress of the United Tribes, and Ruler of Togrutas. The government consisted of the Togruta military and the Togruta guard. The Royal Togruta Fleet consisted of many Togruta warships, and the military forces were additionally bolstered by the intelligence services and the security council. The Togruta maintained a royal court, and the government employed the position of ambassador and multiple ministers. Conversely, the Togruta on the artisan colony on Kiros built their society without weapons, choosing instead to pursue art and beauty rather than war.
Shili was known to produce famously melodramatic holovids. One of the signs in Shili's zodiac system was called Ai. Its traits were wisdom, charisma, and exceptional virility. The constellation representing that sign was formed from blue dwarf stars, and a being born under Ai also had the sign Genry on Coruscant.
High Republic Era
Around 382 BBY during the High Republic Era, the Togruta government were engaged in a conflict against the Galactic Republic and Jedi Order. By 231 BBY, still during the High Republic, the Togruta on Shili were presided by the monarchial government led by Elarec Yovet, the Togruta queen. By this time, the Togruta were still not members of the Republic, and Jedi Master Stellan Gios believed that the only obstacle in the Togruta declaring an open conflict against the Republic was the Togruta's respect for the Jedi. Jora Malli was a Togruta who was a Jedi Master, serving within the Order's Jedi High Council, although she was killed during the Battle of Kur. Supreme Chancellor Lina Soh's achievements in diplomacy brought forward a Togruta delegation, with Regasa Elarec Yovet, to visit the Republic Fair as part of Soh's Great Works. In 231 BBY, during the Nihil attack on Valo during the Republic Fair, the Royal Togruta Fleet and military personnel responded to the crisis, bolstering Republic forces and driving back the Nihil. In the aftermath, Regasa Yovet sought to create an alliance with the Republic and potentially establish stronger ties, despite opposition in the Togruta government.
Fall of the Republic Era
Eventually, in 40 BBY, the Togruta Kirames Kaj was the Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic. Several Togruta were part of the Jedi Order in the time following the Invasion of Naboo, including Jedi Master Shaak Ti and the Jedi Initiate Ashla. Shaak Ti was placed as the overseer of Republic clone trooper training on Kamino. During the Clone Wars, the Togruta were brought at the forefront of the conflict with the conquest of Kiros, battle on Kiros and subsequent Battle of Kadavo. These battles were effects from the Zygerrian Slave Empire's efforts to expand slavery operations with the support of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Zygerrian and CIS forces occupied the neutral artisan colony on Kiros and enslaved the 50,000 Togruta inhabitants, including Governor Gupat Roshti. Grand Army of the Republic forces later arrived to the deserted Togruta settlement, destroying the Separatist Droid Army forces and defeating the Zygerrian commander. The Jedi Generals Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker undertook a mission to Zygerria in an effort to locate the missing Togruta colonists. They were assisted by Skywalker's Togruta padawan, Ahsoka Tano, who had taken part in many pivotal and climactic battles of the war including the Battle of Christophsis, the Second Battle of Geonosis, and several other conflicts. Eventually locating the missing Togruta on the Zygerrian slave processing facility, the Republic mounted an operation that liberated a number of the colonists. In the aftermath, Togruta Governor Roshti decided to join the Republic.
Imperial Era
Following the transformation of the Galactic Republic into the Galactic Empire, Togruta Jedi were hunted down and killed. With the rise of the Empire came the rise of resistance groups, including the Partisans and the resistance group on Raada. Several Togruta were part of these groups, with Ahsoka Tano leading the Raada resistance and eventually joining the resistance movement led by Alderaanian Senator Bail Prestor Organa. Eventually, Organa's movement joined with other rebel cells and networks to form the Alliance to Restore the Republic, which was composed of many species including Togruta and fought in the Galactic Civil War. A Togruta was also part of Lady Qi'ra's anti-Imperial Crimson Dawn movement, listening to her speech rallying the gathered members of the Dawn Fleet ahead of the battle at the Amaxine Station. The fleet engaged with a fleet of Star Destroyers and TIE ships, with some Dawn members also boarding the Amaxine Space Station to try and hold back Darth Sidious, Darth Vader, and their escort of death troopers and Emperor's Royal Guards. In the end, however, the Dawn forces would be defeated and suffer causalities.
A garnet bandeau and skirt was worn by Padawan Ahsoka Tano at the start of the Clone Wars, along with white leggings, high boots, long gloves of the same color, and a sash. Later, Tano began wearing a tunic that revealed her back, along with grey leggings, armbands, and the same Togruta sash.
Shaak Ti, another Togruta Jedi, spent most of her time wearing flowing Jedi robes with a dark yellow sash that hung from her waist.
Gupat Roshti, leader of planet Kiros during the Clone Wars, had a long sleeved shirt with white and gold borders decorating it. A purple piece of material was draped on his shoulders; a brown belt was on his hips and violet pants, light purple boots completed the rest of Roshti's outfit.
Female Togruta often wore skin-tight clothes that left exposed parts of their bodies, including the waist, back, and arms. Sleeveless tops and tight leggings were common. There was a decorative Togruta sash woven around the hips and high-heeled sandals were worn on the feet.
Non-canon appearances
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Sep 28, 2023 · The Togruta suffered under Separatists and then later under the Galactic Empire. Shili was ripe with a variety of resources and its people were often trafficked for unpaid labor from the other Togruta planet Kiros. It didn’t stop their fighting spirit. Rather, it only made them stronger. Iconic Togruta Characters in Star Wars Image: Lucasfilm
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Togruta Characteristics [edit | edit source] Personality: Togruta are social, outspoken, perceptive, and attentive. They prefer to work in groups and are adept at complex social interaction within a known group. Physical Description: A Togruta has an oval face flanked by striped, curved horns and a long head tail. Elaborate red and white ...
Sep 15, 2023 · The Shili Togruta are naturalistic, while the Kiros colony focuses on art and beauty. Togruta values center around peace and life. Star Wars has many different species, from the teddy bear-like ...
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The Togruta were a carnivorous humanoid species from the planet Shili. The species exhibited head-tails, called lekku, which were similar to those of Twi'leks. [7] Unlike Twi'leks, a Togruta's lekku are part of their montrals and ran parallel to the head as opposed to behind, making it appear as though they were wearing a headdress.
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Togruta. Native to the planet Shili, the Togruta are notable for their striped, horn-like montrals and head-tails. The species has spread beyond their homeworld to colonies such as Kiros, which was despoiled by Zygerrian slavers during the Clone Wars. Notable Togruta include Governor Roshti of Kiros and three members of the Jedi Order: Ashla, a ...
