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'''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'']] | |||
==Twi'lek== | ==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/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 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. | ||
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}} | 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}} | ||
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. | ||
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—'''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—'''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". | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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*{{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=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''}} | ||
*{{Journal|15|Laughter After Dark (short story)|Laughter After Dark}} | *{{Journal|15|Laughter After Dark (short story)|Laughter After Dark}} | ||
*{{Film|VI}} | *{{Film|VI}} | ||
*[[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 (novel)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' novel]] {{1st}} | ||
*{{Shortstory|story=A Time to Mourn, a Time to Dance: Oola's Tale|book=Tales from Jabba's Palace}} {{1stID}} | *{{Shortstory|story=A Time to Mourn, a Time to Dance: Oola's Tale|book=Tales from Jabba's Palace}} {{1stID}} | ||
*''[[The Mandalorian Armor]]'' {{Flash}} | *''[[The Mandalorian Armor]]'' {{Flash}} | ||
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*''[[X-Wing: The Krytos Trap]]'' | *''[[X-Wing: The Krytos Trap]]'' | ||
*''[[X-Wing: Iron Fist]]'' | *''[[X-Wing: Iron Fist]]'' | ||
*{{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}}}} | ||
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==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]]''}} | ||
==Notes and references== | ==Notes and references== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Anatomy]] | [[Category:Anatomy]] | ||
[[Category:Twi'lek culture]] | [[Category:Twi'lek culture]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:10, 6 February 2023
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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