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[[File:Lekku_btm.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Example of normal lekku; these belong to [[Bib Fortuna/Legends|Bib Fortuna]]]]
[[File:Lekku_btm.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Example of lekku; these belong to [[Bib Fortuna/Legends|Bib Fortuna]]]]
{{Quote|Oh, yes. Wormheads. Twin tendrils off head. Females much yum-yum.|[[Vilmarh Grahrk]]|<ref name="Star Wars (1998) 20">[[Star Wars (1998) 20|''Star Wars'' (1998) 20]]</ref>}}
'''Lekku''', singular '''lek''' and also known as '''tchun-tchin''' or (by other species) '''braintails''' or '''head-tails''' were the tentacles hanging from the heads of all [[Twi'lek/Legends|Twi'leks]].<ref name="The Essential Guide to Alien Species">[[The Essential Guide to Alien Species (real-world book)|''The Essential Guide to Alien Species'']]</ref>
'''Lekku''', singular '''lek''' and also known as '''tchun-tchin''' or (by other species) '''braintails''' or '''head-tails''' were the tentacles hanging from the heads of all [[Twi'lek/Legends|Twi'leks]]<ref name="The Essential Guide to Alien Species">[[The Essential Guide to Alien Species (real-world book)|''The Essential Guide to Alien Species'']]</ref> and [[Togruta/Legends|Togruta]].<ref name="Shaak Ti DB">{{DB|character|shaakti|Ti, Shaak|archivedate=20110913140824}}</ref>


==Twi'lek==
==Twi'lek==
[[File:Twilek_female_lekku.jpg|thumb|left|120px|A female [[Twi'lek/Legends|Twi'lek]] slave with shorter lekku]]
The prehensile lekku protruded down the back of the skull and contained part of a Twi'lek's brain. A Twi'lek's lekku served many purposes in their daily lives and culture, storing fat and other qualities. The Twi'lek's native language of [[Twi'leki/Legends|Twi'leki]] was spoken using a combination of words and subtle movements of the lekku.
The prehensile lekku protruded down the back of the skull and contained part of a Twi'lek's brain. A Twi'lek's braintails served many purposes in their daily lives and culture, storing fat and other qualities. The Twi'lek's native language of [[Twi'leki/Legends|Twi'leki]] was spoken using a combination of words and subtle movements of the lekku.


A Twi'lek's brain tails were highly sensitive, and grabbing them forcefully was so painful that it could easily incapacitate almost any Twi'lek. Despite this, some Twi'leks would cover their lekku with elaborate tattoos;<ref name="Legacy">[[Legacy (2006) 1|''Legacy'' (2006) 1]]</ref> alternatively, they would be glitter-painted.<ref name="Roll">"[[Roll of the Dice]]"</ref> Since the top portion of the lekku near the head housed parts of a Twi'lek's brain, damage to this part of the brain tails also caused lasting brain damage, since the tissue within governed basic motor functions, as well as housing repressed subconscious memories.{{Fact}}
A Twi'lek's lekku were highly sensitive, and grabbing them forcefully was so painful that it could easily incapacitate almost any Twi'lek. Despite this, some Twi'leks would cover their lekku with elaborate tattoos;<ref name="Legacy">[[Legacy (2006) 1|''Legacy'' (2006) 1]]</ref> alternatively, they would be glitter-painted.<ref name="Roll">"[[Roll of the Dice]]"</ref> Since the top portion of the lekku near the head housed parts of a Twi'lek's brain, damage to this part of the lekku also caused lasting brain damage, since the tissue within governed basic motor functions, as well as housing repressed subconscious memories.{{Fact}}
 
[[Rianna Saren]]<ref name="Star Wars: Lethal Alliance">''[[Star Wars: Lethal Alliance]]''</ref> had her right lek completely severed from her head below a certain point, but did not appear to suffer any permanent brain damage, and was able to function well with a prosthetic.


They could be bent around the neck or shoulders in varying combinations for aesthetic purposes, more or less compared to how [[Human/Legends|Humans]] cultivate and arrange the shape of their hair.
They could be bent around the neck or shoulders in varying combinations for aesthetic purposes, more or less compared to how [[Human/Legends|Humans]] cultivate and arrange the shape of their hair.
[[File:Quadruple_lekku.jpg|thumb|right|180px|The quadruple lekku of Twi'lek [[Senator/Legends|senator]] [[Orn Free Taa/Legends|Orn Free Taa]]]]


Long or multiple lekku were considered great status symbols, and often went hand in hand with respect, influence and wealth. Larger lekku brought with them some indistinct positive connotations.{{Fact}} Most male Twi'leks had longer lekku than the average females. Males also featured large bumps on their brows above each eye. The brow deposits on some truly corpulent males developed into a second set of anterior lekku. Such individuals were common in the aristocracy of [[Ryloth/Legends|Ryloth]]. On their homeworld, both the increased weight and the extra lekku were signs of wealth and status.
Long or multiple lekku were considered great status symbols, and often went hand in hand with respect, influence and wealth. Larger lekku brought with them some indistinct positive connotations.{{Fact}} Most male Twi'leks had longer lekku than the average females. Males also featured large bumps on their brows above each eye. The brow deposits on some truly corpulent males developed into a second set of anterior lekku. Such individuals were common in the aristocracy of [[Ryloth/Legends|Ryloth]]. On their homeworld, both the increased weight and the extra lekku were signs of wealth and status.


Their braintails were a source of great pride to Twi'leks, especially when confronted by other species. The name "tchun-tchin" actually referred to each lekku&mdash;'''tchun''' being left lek while '''tchin''' was the right. In casual conversation the Twi'leks would usually refer to their lekku as "tchun" or "tchin".
Their braintails were a source of great pride to Twi'leks, especially when confronted by other species. The name "tchun-tchin" actually referred to each lekku&mdash;'''tchun''' being left lek while '''tchin''' was the right. In casual conversation the Twi'leks would usually refer to their lekku as "tchun" or "tchin".
The Twi'lek [[Desvin Tor'thal]] had his lekku modified by [[Thaum Rystra]] using [[Sith alchemy/Legends|Sith alchemy]], to give them stingers that could fire poison.
When a Twi'lek drank too much [[Alcohol/Legends|alcohol]], their lekku would become greenish in color.<ref name="Roll" />
==Togruta==
[[Togruta/Legends|Togrutas]] also sported head-tails.<ref name="The Essential Guide to Alien Species" /><ref name="Shaak Ti DB" /> Similar to the lekku of Twi'leks, Togruta lekku also functioned as sensory organs<ref name="DP">[[Darth Plagueis (novel)|Darth Plagueis]]</ref>. This species, however, had three (rarely four) head tails, the two at the side of the head and one from the lower-back of the skull. The stripes on their lekku would become more or less vibrant according to their emotions such as getting embarrassed.<ref>''[[The Clone Wars: No Prisoners]]''</ref> Togrutans' native language of [[Togruti/Legends|Togruti]] was similar to Twi'leki in the fact that both languages involved the use of the head-tails.
Combined with their head-tails, Togrutans also had two hollow [[Montral/Legends|montrals]] which could ultrasonically detect objects. These montrals, along with their three head-tails, did not grow fully until adolescence. A Togruta's head-tails were generally longer than a Twi'lek's and were draped forward due to the third head-tail in the back.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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*[[Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void (audiobook)|''Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void'' audiobook]] {{C|As head-tails}}
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]''
*''[[The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance]]''
*[[The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance (audiobook)|''The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance'' audiobook]]
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]''
*''[[The Old Republic: Annihilation]]''
*[[The Old Republic: Annihilation (audiobook)|''The Old Republic: Annihilation'' audiobook]]
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan]]''
*{{TORweb|url=info/news/blog/20150213|text=One Night in the Dealer's Den|int=One Night in the Dealer's Den}}
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Fallen Empire]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Eternal Throne]]''
*''[[Darth Bane: Path of Destruction]]''
*[[Darth Bane: Path of Destruction (audiobook)|''Darth Bane: Path of Destruction'' audiobook]]
*[[Darth Plagueis (novel)|''Darth Plagueis'']]
*[[Darth Plagueis (audiobook)|''Darth Plagueis'' audiobook]]
*''[[Cloak of Deception]]''
*''[[Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter]]''
*{{Film|I}}
*[[Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace|''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' comic]]
*[[Star Wars (1998) 7|''Star Wars'' (1998) 7]]
*[[Star Wars (1998) 12|''Star Wars'' (1998) 12]] {{Flash}}
*[[Star Wars (1998) 20|''Star Wars'' (1998) 20]]
*''[[Coruscani Dawn]]''
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*[[Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones|''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones'' comic]]
*{{InsiderCite|66|Elusion Illusion}}
*{{TCW|The Hidden Enemy}} {{C|Appears on poster}}
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*{{TCW|Clone Cadets}}
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*{{TCW|Lair of Grievous}} {{Hologram}}
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*{{TCW|Jedi Crash}}
*{{TCW|Defenders of Peace}}
*{{TCW|Blue Shadow Virus (episode)|Blue Shadow Virus}}
*{{TCW|Mystery of a Thousand Moons}}
*{{TCW|Storm Over Ryloth}}
*{{TCW|Innocents of Ryloth}}
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*{{TCW|Holocron Heist}}
*{{TCW|Cargo of Doom}}
*{{TCW|Children of the Force}}
*{{TCW|Bounty Hunters (episode)|Bounty Hunters}}
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*{{TCW|Senate Murders}}
*''[[Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel]]''
*[[Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel (audiobook)|''Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel'' audiobook]]
*{{TCW|Nightsisters (episode)|Nightsisters}}
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*{{TCW|Altar of Mortis (episode)|Altar of Mortis}}
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*''[[The Clone Wars: Wild Space]]''
*[[The Clone Wars: Wild Space (audiobook)|''The Clone Wars: Wild Space'' audiobook]]
*''[[The Clone Wars: No Prisoners]]''
*[[The Clone Wars: No Prisoners (audiobook)|''The Clone Wars: No Prisoners'' audiobook]]
*''[[Republic Commando: Triple Zero]]''
*''[[Republic Commando: True Colors]]''
*''[[MedStar I: Battle Surgeons]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Clone Wars: Covetous]]''
*{{Film|III}}
*''[[Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight]]''
*''[[Coruscant Nights II: Street of Shadows]]''
*''[[Coruscant Nights III: Patterns of Force]]''
*[[The Last Jedi (novel)|''The Last Jedi'']]
*[[The Force Unleashed (novel)|''The Force Unleashed'' novel]]
*''[[Shadow Games]]''
*{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/fiction/triton20080820.html|text=Deader than a Triton Moon|int=Deader than a Triton Moon|newurl=http://star-wars.suvudu.com/2012/10/star-wars-shorts-deader-than-a-triton-moon.html|newhost=[[Unbound Worlds|Suvudu]]}} {{Flash}}
*{{Journal|11|Spare Parts (short story)|Spare Parts}}
*{{Journal|11|Spare Parts (short story)|Spare Parts}}
*{{WEGCite|book=The Star Wars Sourcebook|story=A Rancor Comes to Tatooine}}
*{{WEGCite|book=The Star Wars Sourcebook|story=A Rancor Comes to Tatooine}}
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*{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|story=Just Another Day's Work|stext=''Just Another Day's Work''}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|story=The Regalia of Office|stext=''The Regalia of Office''}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|story=The Regalia of Office|stext=''The Regalia of Office''}}
*''[[The Long Arm of the Hutt]]''
*''[[Beyond the Rim]]''
*''[[The Jewel of Yavin]]''
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*{{Journal|15|Laughter After Dark (short story)|Laughter After Dark}}
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*{{Film|VI}}
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*[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (novel)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' novel]] {{1st}}
*[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' junior novel]]
*{{Shortstory|story=A Time to Mourn, a Time to Dance: Oola's Tale|book=Tales from Jabba's Palace}} {{1stID}}
*''[[A Time to Mourn, a Time to Dance: Oola's Tale]]'' {{1stID}}
*''[[The Mandalorian Armor]]'' {{Flash}}
*''[[The Mandalorian Armor]]'' {{Flash}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|story=Hasty Exit|stext=''Hasty Exit''}} {{C|As head tails}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|story=Hasty Exit|stext=''Hasty Exit''}} {{C|As head tails}}
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*''[[X-Wing: The Krytos Trap]]''
*''[[X-Wing: The Krytos Trap]]''
*''[[X-Wing: Iron Fist]]''
*''[[X-Wing: Iron Fist]]''
*''[[Tatooine Ghost]]''
*{{DarkStryder|The Saga Begins|The DarkStryder Campaign}}
*{{DarkStryder|The Saga Begins|The DarkStryder Campaign}}
*{{DarkStryder|The Masters of Exocron|The Kathol Outback}} {{ID|headtails}}
*{{DarkStryder|The Masters of Exocron|The Kathol Outback}} {{ID|headtails}}
*''[[I, Jedi]]''
*''[[I, Jedi]]''
*''[[The Crystal Star]]'' {{C|As head-tentacles}}
*''[[The Crystal Star]]'' {{C|As head-tentacles}}
*''[[Specter of the Past]]'' {{C|As head tails}}
*''[[Specter of the Past]]'' {{C|As head tails}}}}
*[[Specter of the Past (unabridged audiobook)|''Specter of the Past'' unabridged audiobook]] {{C|As head tails}}
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime]]''
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide I: Onslaught]]''
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide II: Ruin]]''
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial]]''
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse]]''
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Star by Star]]''
*''[[The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force]]''
*''[[Dark Nest I: The Joiner King]]''
*''[[Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen]]''
*''[[Dark Nest III: The Swarm War]]''
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Betrayal]]''
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Tempest]]''
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Exile]]''
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Sacrifice]]''
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Inferno]]''
*''[[Legacy of the Force: Invincible]]'' {{C|As head-tails}}
*''[[Crosscurrent]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Outcast]]''
*[[Fate of the Jedi: Outcast (audiobook)|''Fate of the Jedi: Outcast'' audiobook]]
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Omen]]''
*[[Fate of the Jedi: Omen (audiobook)|''Fate of the Jedi: Omen'' audiobook]]
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Abyss]]'' {{C|As head-tails}}
*[[Fate of the Jedi: Abyss (audiobook)|''Fate of the Jedi: Abyss'' audiobook]] {{C|As head-tails}}
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Allies]]''
*[[Fate of the Jedi: Allies (audiobook)|''Fate of the Jedi: Allies'' audiobook]]
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Conviction]]''
*[[Fate of the Jedi: Conviction (audiobook)|''Fate of the Jedi: Conviction'' audiobook]]
*{{InsiderCite|135|Roll of the Dice}} {{C|As head-tails}}
*''[[X-Wing: Mercy Kill]]''
*[[X-Wing: Mercy Kill (audiobook)|''X-Wing: Mercy Kill'' audiobook]]
}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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*''[[Star Wars Trilogy Sourcebook, Special Edition]]''
*''[[Star Wars Trilogy Sourcebook, Special Edition]]''
*''[[Platt's Smugglers Guide]]''
*''[[Platt's Smugglers Guide]]''
*''[[Alien Encounters]]''
*''[[Alien Encounters]]''}}
*[[The Essential Guide to Alien Species (real-world book)|''The Essential Guide to Alien Species'']]
*{{WizardsCite|url=starwars/article.asp?x=sw20020530cdarkblue&c=rpg|text=Dark Blue|int=Dark Blue|archivedate=20090602013038}}
*''[[Ultimate Adversaries]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Lethal Alliance]]''
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20050106a|text=Fringe Benefits|int=Fringe Benefits|archivedate=20090603070442}}
*{{InsiderCite|85|Who's Who in the Delegation of 2000}}
*''[[Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook]]''
*{{SideshowCite|set=Order of the Jedi|pack=Aayla Secura (Jedi Master)|altlink=https://www.rebelscum.com/SSC16Aayla.asp|archivedate=20210302050527}}
*''[[The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]''
*''[[Star Wars Fandex Deluxe Edition]]''
*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]''
*{{DB|character|shaakti|Ti, Shaak|archivedate=20110913140824}}
*{{DB|species|twilek|Twi'lek|archivedate=20110524234221}}
*''[[Star Wars Character Encyclopedia]]''
*[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook|''Star Wars: Edge of the Empire'' Core Rulebook]]
*{{SWYoutube|RzopG0SGJYI|Star Wars Rebels: Meet Hera, the Pilot|archivedate=20191109090827}}
*{{SWE|characters|quinlanvos|Quinlan Vos}} {{Po}}
*{{SWE|groups|twileks|Twi'leks}} {{C|as "prehensile tentacles"}}}}


==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==
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Example of lekku; these belong to Bib Fortuna

Lekku, singular lek and also known as tchun-tchin or (by other species) braintails or head-tails were the tentacles hanging from the heads of all Twi'leks.[1]

Twi'lek

The prehensile lekku protruded down the back of the skull and contained part of a Twi'lek's brain. A Twi'lek's lekku served many purposes in their daily lives and culture, storing fat and other qualities. The Twi'lek's native language of Twi'leki was spoken using a combination of words and subtle movements of the lekku.

A Twi'lek's lekku were highly sensitive, and grabbing them forcefully was so painful that it could easily incapacitate almost any Twi'lek. Despite this, some Twi'leks would cover their lekku with elaborate tattoos;[2] alternatively, they would be glitter-painted.[3] Since the top portion of the lekku near the head housed parts of a Twi'lek's brain, damage to this part of the lekku also caused lasting brain damage, since the tissue within governed basic motor functions, as well as housing repressed subconscious memories.[source?]

They could be bent around the neck or shoulders in varying combinations for aesthetic purposes, more or less compared to how Humans cultivate and arrange the shape of their hair.

Long or multiple lekku were considered great status symbols, and often went hand in hand with respect, influence and wealth. Larger lekku brought with them some indistinct positive connotations.[source?] Most male Twi'leks had longer lekku than the average females. Males also featured large bumps on their brows above each eye. The brow deposits on some truly corpulent males developed into a second set of anterior lekku. Such individuals were common in the aristocracy of Ryloth. On their homeworld, both the increased weight and the extra lekku were signs of wealth and status.

Their braintails were a source of great pride to Twi'leks, especially when confronted by other species. The name "tchun-tchin" actually referred to each lekku—tchun being left lek while tchin was the right. In casual conversation the Twi'leks would usually refer to their lekku as "tchun" or "tchin".

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