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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Nerfs were large quadrupeds characterized by their four, curved horns and shaggy coats of fur. The common nerf stood about 1.3 meters at the shoulder. Their mass of hair tangled easily, creating a perfect web for insects and foreign objects to cling to. Thus, they carried around a pungent odor. Nerfs often chewed their cud, creating excessive spittle that further added to their disgusting image. The spit was sticky, black in color, and near-impossible to remove from clothing. Their saliva also had [[Acid/Legends|acidic]] qualities, and could cause burns if it landed on exposed skin. | Nerfs were large quadrupeds characterized by their four, curved horns and shaggy coats of fur. The common nerf stood about 1.3 meters at the shoulder. Their mass of hair tangled easily, creating a perfect web for insects and foreign objects to cling to. Thus, they carried around a pungent odor. Nerfs often chewed their cud, creating excessive spittle that further added to their disgusting image. The spit was sticky, black in color, and near-impossible to remove from clothing. Their saliva also had [[Acid/Legends|acidic]] qualities, and could cause burns if it landed on exposed skin. | ||
Male nerfs were generally larger and more aggressive than their female counterparts, with more pronounced horns. They were known to trample the young and batter the females. Because of this, males were kept separated from the rest of the herd.<ref name="The Essential Guide to Alien Species" /> | Male nerfs were generally larger and more aggressive than their female counterparts, with more pronounced horns. They were known to trample the young and batter the females. Because of this, males were kept separated from the rest of the herd.<ref name="The Essential Guide to Alien Species" /> | ||
In the wild, nerfs were common prey for predators such as [[Manka cat/Legends|manka cats]] and [[taopari]]s | In the wild, nerfs were common prey for predators such as [[Manka cat/Legends|manka cats]] and [[taopari]]s. | ||
===Domestication=== | ===Domestication=== | ||
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Herders of the beasts—[[Nerf herder/Legends|nerf herders]]—were well known for being as scruffy-looking and surly as their livestock. They would take the females and young out in the field to graze for weeks at a time, while the males ate harvested grasses back on the ranch. Although nerf herders were looked upon as lesser beings, their role in society was vital. [[Nerf-hide]] and fur was treated with chemicals and carded into sheets of [[Nerf-wool/Legends|wool]] for use in clothing, foot-wear, and furniture. | Herders of the beasts—[[Nerf herder/Legends|nerf herders]]—were well known for being as scruffy-looking and surly as their livestock. They would take the females and young out in the field to graze for weeks at a time, while the males ate harvested grasses back on the ranch. Although nerf herders were looked upon as lesser beings, their role in society was vital. [[Nerf-hide]] and fur was treated with chemicals and carded into sheets of [[Nerf-wool/Legends|wool]] for use in clothing, foot-wear, and furniture. | ||
Nerf meat was among the most profitable in the galaxy, and [[Nerf steak/Legends|nerf steak]] restaurants were commonly found in the [[Core Worlds/Legends|Core Worlds]]. | |||
Nerf meat was among the most profitable in the galaxy, and [[Nerf steak/Legends|nerf steak]] restaurants were commonly found in the [[Core Worlds/Legends|Core Worlds]]. | |||
Nerf meat was prepared and served in a variety of ways such as: | Nerf meat was prepared and served in a variety of ways such as: | ||
*[[Braised nerf]]<ref name="IR">''[[X-Wing: Isard's Revenge]]''</ref> | *[[Braised nerf]]<ref name="IR">''[[X-Wing: Isard's Revenge]]''</ref> | ||
*[[Nerf medallion]]<ref name="TPS">''[[The Paradise Snare]]''</ref> | *[[Nerf medallion]]<ref name="TPS">''[[The Paradise Snare]]''</ref> | ||
*[[Nerf sausage]] | *[[Nerf sausage]] | ||
*[[Nerf steak/Legends|Nerf steak]] | *[[Nerf steak/Legends|Nerf steak]] | ||
*[[Nerf tenderloin]] | *[[Nerf tenderloin]] | ||
*[[Smoked nerf]]<ref name="X-w:RS">''[[X-Wing: Rogue Squadron]]''</ref> | *[[Smoked nerf]]<ref name="X-w:RS">''[[X-Wing: Rogue Squadron]]''</ref> | ||
*[[Nerf cubes/Legends|Nerf cubes]]<ref name="TPS" /> | *[[Nerf cubes/Legends|Nerf cubes]]<ref name="TPS" /> | ||
==Subspecies== | ==Subspecies== | ||
Because of the nerf's ability to easily adapt to harsh environments, several defined sub-species existed. Alderaan itself was home to two sub-species of nerf; the common plains nerf, and the leaner forest nerf. A number of nerf breeds were also found on the [[Tunroth]] [[Triumvirate (planets)|Triumvirate]] worlds. | Because of the nerf's ability to easily adapt to harsh environments, several defined sub-species existed. Alderaan itself was home to two sub-species of nerf; the common plains nerf, and the leaner forest nerf. A number of nerf breeds were also found on the [[Tunroth]] [[Triumvirate (planets)|Triumvirate]] worlds. | ||
*The [[Mountain nerf]] evolved on [[Fennesa]] after being brought there by a group of colonists. The colonists allowed the nerfs to wander freely through the mountains, and they soon began hunkering down in caves. This made it difficult to capture them for shearing. Their spit was more acidic than the common nerf, and could cause burns on the skin if not promptly washed off. | *The [[Mountain nerf]] evolved on [[Fennesa]] after being brought there by a group of colonists. The colonists allowed the nerfs to wander freely through the mountains, and they soon began hunkering down in caves. This made it difficult to capture them for shearing. Their spit was more acidic than the common nerf, and could cause burns on the skin if not promptly washed off. | ||
*The [[Wildernerf]] was, like its name suggests, a wild species of nerf native to a number of planets, including [[Noquivzor]].<ref name="X-w:RS" /> | *The [[Wildernerf]] was, like its name suggests, a wild species of nerf native to a number of planets, including [[Noquivzor]].<ref name="X-w:RS" /> | ||
*The [[Larkin nerf]] was a little-known subspecies native to [[Pii III]]. | *The [[Larkin nerf]] was a little-known subspecies native to [[Pii III]]. | ||
*The [[wooly-nerf]]. | *The [[wooly-nerf]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
{{Scroll_box|content= | {{Scroll_box|content= | ||
*{{GalaxyCite|13|Jedi Protector}} | *{{GalaxyCite|13|Jedi Protector}} | ||
*{{Journal|13|The Last Hand (short story)|The Last Hand}} {{Mo}} | *{{Journal|13|The Last Hand (short story)|The Last Hand}} {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[The Paradise Snare]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[The Paradise Snare]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Rebel Dawn]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Rebel Dawn]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Interlude at Darkknell]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Interlude at Darkknell]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: Eaten Alive]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Galaxy of Fear: Eaten Alive]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*{{Journal|2|You're in the Army Now!}} {{Mo}} | *{{Journal|2|You're in the Army Now!}} {{Mo}} | ||
*{{Journal|11|The Most Dangerous Foe}} {{Mo}} | *{{Journal|11|The Most Dangerous Foe}} {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: Ghost of the Jedi]]'' | *''[[Galaxy of Fear: Ghost of the Jedi]]'' | ||
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: The Brain Spiders]]'' | *''[[Galaxy of Fear: The Brain Spiders]]'' | ||
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*''[[Galaxy of Fear: Clones]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Galaxy of Fear: Clones]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Galaxy of Fear: The Hunger]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Galaxy of Fear: The Hunger]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*{{Journal|11|Bungo n' Rusti Get Carry-Out}} {{Mo}} | *{{Journal|11|Bungo n' Rusti Get Carry-Out}} {{Mo}} | ||
*{{WEGCite|book=No Disintegrations (West End Games)|text=''No Disintegrations''|story=Abregado-Rae Intrigue}} {{Mo}} | *{{WEGCite|book=No Disintegrations (West End Games)|text=''No Disintegrations''|story=Abregado-Rae Intrigue}} {{Mo}} | ||
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*{{Journal|14|Crimson Bounty}} {{Mo}} | *{{Journal|14|Crimson Bounty}} {{Mo}} | ||
*{{Journal|15|The Draw}} {{Mo}} | *{{Journal|15|The Draw}} {{Mo}} | ||
*{{Film|V}} {{1stm}} | *{{Film|V}} {{1stm}} | ||
*{{Journal|9|Slaying Dragons}} {{Mo}} | *{{Journal|9|Slaying Dragons}} {{Mo}} | ||
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*''[[The Mandalorian Armor]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[The Mandalorian Armor]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Hard Merchandise]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Hard Merchandise]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: The Warrior Princess]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: The Warrior Princess]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
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*{{Journal|13|Conflict of Interest}} {{Mo}} | *{{Journal|13|Conflict of Interest}} {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[X-Wing: Iron Fist]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[X-Wing: Iron Fist]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[X-Wing: Isard's Revenge]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[X-Wing: Isard's Revenge]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
* | *{{Shortstory|story=Simple Tricks|book=Tales from the New Republic}} {{Mo}} | ||
*{{Journal|15|Two for One}} {{Mo}} | *{{Journal|15|Two for One}} {{Mo}} | ||
* | *{{Shortstory|story=Jade Solitaire|book=Tales from the New Republic}} {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Junior Jedi Knights: Vader's Fortress]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Junior Jedi Knights: Vader's Fortress]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Young Jedi Knights: Return to Ord Mantell]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Young Jedi Knights: Return to Ord Mantell]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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*''[[Platt's Smugglers Guide]]'' | *''[[Platt's Smugglers Guide]]'' | ||
*''[[Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' | *''[[Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Notes and references== | ==Notes and references== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Creatures of Alderaan]] | [[Category:Creatures of Alderaan]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:02, 27 March 2023
- "Why, you stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf-herder!"
"Who's scruffy-looking?" - ―Leia Organa to Han Solo
Nerfs were a species of antlered, herbivorous mammal found all across the galaxy.
Biology
Nerfs were large quadrupeds characterized by their four, curved horns and shaggy coats of fur. The common nerf stood about 1.3 meters at the shoulder. Their mass of hair tangled easily, creating a perfect web for insects and foreign objects to cling to. Thus, they carried around a pungent odor. Nerfs often chewed their cud, creating excessive spittle that further added to their disgusting image. The spit was sticky, black in color, and near-impossible to remove from clothing. Their saliva also had acidic qualities, and could cause burns if it landed on exposed skin.
Male nerfs were generally larger and more aggressive than their female counterparts, with more pronounced horns. They were known to trample the young and batter the females. Because of this, males were kept separated from the rest of the herd.[1]
In the wild, nerfs were common prey for predators such as manka cats and taoparis.
Domestication
Nerfs originated on Alderaan and were raised on farms and in animal nurseries on planets such as Alderaan and Kashyyyk. Because of the nerfs' importance in the galaxy, they were exported from Alderaan and bred to exist on other worlds, specifically in the Core and Inner Rim, thus the nerfs did not go extinct when Alderaan was destroyed in 0 BBY. Nerfs were not commonly found beyond the Mid Rim, since most ranchers chose to breed and raise the less-troublesome bantha. Some planets developed efficient nerf production and monitoring programs, such as the Fennesa Nerf Herding Council.
Herders of the beasts—nerf herders—were well known for being as scruffy-looking and surly as their livestock. They would take the females and young out in the field to graze for weeks at a time, while the males ate harvested grasses back on the ranch. Although nerf herders were looked upon as lesser beings, their role in society was vital. Nerf-hide and fur was treated with chemicals and carded into sheets of wool for use in clothing, foot-wear, and furniture.
Nerf meat was among the most profitable in the galaxy, and nerf steak restaurants were commonly found in the Core Worlds.
Nerf meat was prepared and served in a variety of ways such as:
- Braised nerf[3]
- Nerf medallion[4]
- Nerf sausage
- Nerf steak
- Nerf tenderloin
- Smoked nerf[5]
- Nerf cubes[4]
Subspecies
Because of the nerf's ability to easily adapt to harsh environments, several defined sub-species existed. Alderaan itself was home to two sub-species of nerf; the common plains nerf, and the leaner forest nerf. A number of nerf breeds were also found on the Tunroth Triumvirate worlds.
- The Mountain nerf evolved on Fennesa after being brought there by a group of colonists. The colonists allowed the nerfs to wander freely through the mountains, and they soon began hunkering down in caves. This made it difficult to capture them for shearing. Their spit was more acidic than the common nerf, and could cause burns on the skin if not promptly washed off.
- The Wildernerf was, like its name suggests, a wild species of nerf native to a number of planets, including Noquivzor.[5]
- The Larkin nerf was a little-known subspecies native to Pii III.
- The wooly-nerf.
