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Geonosian

Homeworld: Geonosis
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Geonosian

The Geonosian species, often called Geos or bugs, was an insectoid species native to the planet Geonosis. Geonosians resided in catacomb-like hive colonies beneath the organic-looking spires.[1]

Biology and Appearance

Like many insectile species, Geonosians had a hard chitin exoskeleton that provided protection from physical impacts and bouts of radiation that occasionally showered their world, elongated faces and multi-jointed limbs. Geonosians were strong despite their thin builds, and were capable of constructing massive hives and factories in concert. They were classed as being a semi or quasi insectoid sentient species. The physical attributes of a Geonosian tended to vary depending on the caste that they were born into. The head of a Geonosian was elongated and large with their skulls ridged on the top and by the side where they had bulbous, thick-lidded eyes. Typically, they were noted for being within two varieties. These included the leading aristocrats and the warrior drones. Regardless of type, both were physically strong and covered with bony ridges which served to protect their arms, legs, and vital organs. Normally, their skin was noted for being reddish in color and they had a slender frame. They were noted for being somewhat resistant to the radiation that struck their homeworld, but tended to live underground to escape this phenomena.[1]

Society and Culture

The majority of Geonosians were content to remain within their caste until they died though some did develop some ambition. Workers were conditioned to loathe even the concept of separation from their hive and the system of control. A low-ranking worker normal life was one of endless toiling and labor to satisfy the aristocracy who were known to make spectacular demands. The warrior caste tended to be highly competitive and were eager to prove themselves. They were born with an abnormal level of intelligence with one of their only hope of escape from their rigid duty was entering voluntarily into gladiatorial combat. Should such aberrations survive, they were granted life, but exiled where they needed to find refuge elsewhere. Ultimately, their society existed to benefit those few members that resided in the upper caste. Members of the aristocratic classes were known to be ambitious, domineering, and manipulative. They were known to constantly move towards improving their standing and holdings yet at the same time they worked to eliminate or ruin their rivals. Legions of such drones served the aristocracy and thus lived within the dictates of their rigid society. Generally, Geonosians were reluctant to leave their hives which was one of the reasons why they were rarely encountered offworld. Despite this being the case, a few manage to purchase their way off their home planet. Some among their number included aristocrats and warriors.[1]

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