Giantism
- "One result might be giantism, well beyond the Pau'an norm."
- ―11-4D
Giantism or gigantism was a medical deformity which resulted in a being growing far larger than the norm. Low theloxin levels in a Pau'an would possibly result in this. 11-4D knew this when inquired as to by Darth Plagueis.[2] Similar results could also be achieved chemically, as was the case with Erdan, a Human slave who had been artificially enlarged by his owner.[3] The former Jedi Knight and Prophets of the Dark Side named Jedgar was a Human giant, measuring 2.3 meters[1] while his species averaged 1.8 meters.[4] By abuse of language, the word "giant" was also used to describe bigger breeds within a given species, such as the giant thranta,[5] or even a species in which greater size was normal, such as the Kashyyykian giant weaver.[6] Additionally, species that were far larger than most humanoids were often referred to as giants, including the extinct Gargantelles of Boz Pity, whose statures topped twenty meters,[7] and the B'rknaa of Indobok.[8]
Appearances
- Darth Plagueis (First appearance, simultaneous with Darth Plagueis audiobook)
- Darth Plagueis audiobook
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
"Prophets of the Dark Side: Villains for the Star Wars: New Republic Campaign, Part One"—Polyhedron 103
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Darth Plagueis
- ↑ The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, Vol. I, p. 239 ("Erdan")
- ↑ Star Wars Roleplaying Game Revised Core Rulebook
- ↑ The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide
- ↑ The Force Unleashed novelization
- ↑ The Essential Atlas
- ↑ Droids (1994) 4
