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[[File:YuuzhanVongwarriors.jpg|thumb|right|Yuuzhan Vong]]The '''Yuuzhan Vong''' are a species of humanoid sapients of extra-galactic origin in the [[Star Wars]] [[Expanded Universe]]. They are notable for launching an invasion of the Star Wars galaxy in 25 ABY. | |||
The '''Yuuzhan Vong''' are a species of humanoid sapients of extra-galactic origin in the [[Star Wars]] [[Expanded Universe]]. They are notable for launching an invasion of the Star Wars galaxy in 25 ABY. | |||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
Externally, Yuuzhan Vong resemble humans to a degree, but they are distinguished by their sloped foreheads, grey-and-yellow skin, and short noses. | Externally, Yuuzhan Vong resemble humans to a degree, but they are distinguished by their sloped foreheads, grey-and-yellow skin, and short noses. | ||
The Yuuzhan Vong have no connection to [[the Force]]. No member of the race can detect or manipulate the Force, and the Force abilities of [[Jedi]] | The Yuuzhan Vong have no connection to [[the Force]]. No member of the race can detect or manipulate the Force, and the Force abilities of [[Jedi]] cannot directly affect the Yuuzhan Vong. | ||
Masochism is a common element throughout Yuuzhan Vong culture, and headscars are considered a symbol of rank in their society. | Masochism is a common element throughout Yuuzhan Vong culture, and headscars are considered a symbol of rank in their society. | ||
Yuzzhan Vong technology is [[organic technology|biological]]. | Yuzzhan Vong technology is [[organic technology|biological]], with their religion seeing non-organic technology (particularly [[droid]]s) as an affront to nature and their gods. | ||
Their hatred for technology originally came from the fact that they were, before they became a villain race, caught in the cross-fire of a war between two races of droids. | |||
==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
Yuuzhan Vong society is highly religious and is divided into a number of castes -- including Warrior, Priest, Shaper (Genetic Engineer) and Intendant -- each with its own culture and its own gods. | Yuuzhan Vong society is highly religious and is divided into a number of castes -- including Warrior, Priest, Shaper ([[Genetic engineering|Genetic Engineer]]) and Intendant -- each with its own culture and its own gods. | ||
== Fan Reaction == | == Fan Reaction == | ||
Latest revision as of 20:49, 17 February 2020
The Yuuzhan Vong are a species of humanoid sapients of extra-galactic origin in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. They are notable for launching an invasion of the Star Wars galaxy in 25 ABY.
Attributes
Externally, Yuuzhan Vong resemble humans to a degree, but they are distinguished by their sloped foreheads, grey-and-yellow skin, and short noses.
The Yuuzhan Vong have no connection to the Force. No member of the race can detect or manipulate the Force, and the Force abilities of Jedi cannot directly affect the Yuuzhan Vong.
Masochism is a common element throughout Yuuzhan Vong culture, and headscars are considered a symbol of rank in their society.
Yuzzhan Vong technology is biological, with their religion seeing non-organic technology (particularly droids) as an affront to nature and their gods.
Their hatred for technology originally came from the fact that they were, before they became a villain race, caught in the cross-fire of a war between two races of droids.
Organization
Yuuzhan Vong society is highly religious and is divided into a number of castes -- including Warrior, Priest, Shaper (Genetic Engineer) and Intendant -- each with its own culture and its own gods.
Fan Reaction
In general, the fan reaction to the Yuuzhan Vong has been negative, largely because of biowank.
External Links
Yuuzhan Vong entry in the StarWars.com databank