#neimoidian

[mortallyclearwonderland]

Star Wars and racism

Normally I don't like to talk about this topic and given Tumblr's reputation I might as well have a ''kick me'' written on my back but just like those people are allowed to write pages upon pages about how star wars is ‘‘problematic’‘ I’m  allowed to disagree. And I'm sure a lot of people have similar opinions but are too afraid to show it.

1. ‘’An alien has an accent therefore it's a caricature of whatever people have this accent.’‘ It's a huge galaxy with thousands of different species, planets, and cultures. Of course, not everybody will speak the same way. I think it's pretty cool and accurate. 

2. ‘’Toydarians, Muuns and Trandoshans are Jewish stereotypes.’‘ It's just like the Orc argument. If you think any of those creatures and your immediate thought is, Jew, maybe you're the racist.

Watto is the poster child of the Jewish star wars stereotype and I never understood that. Because of his accent? Because of his nose? When we see more Toydarians in the Clone Wars, we see they are nicer and nobler than Watto. Their clothes and their king's saber remind me of Polish szlachta. And even Watto has a great backstory that explains his selfish and greedy behavior. Basically, he took part in a war that left him traumatized and he took it out on others.

Random person: Then why didn't they explained it in the movie?

Me: Because that's not what the movie is about.

Random person: How was I supposed to know that not every single member of this species is an asshole?

Me: Basic logic. Just because a white person, a man, a Chinese person, or whoever was mean to you doesn't mean that everybody is like that.

Muun noses help them warm up to the cold air in the mountains that they live in. Their architecture is similar to that of Greece. In the clone wars, we see that they have somewhat of a clockwork theme. Because they're so good at math. That's more of the Alps and the Switzerland inspiration.

Neimoidians have Asian accents and hats. But their clothes and jewelry is more similar to the European aristocracy. Even their guards look Spanish to me.

Long story short the star wars aliens aren't supposed to represent one single group of people. They’re a mishmash of multiple things to create something completely new and alien.

Trandoshans were never a Jewish allegory. The voice actress for Cid is Jewish and some dumb people come to the conclusion that now all Trandoshans are Jewish. Cid is a Trandoshan! She's not even the villain. The actress was chosen because her voice fits the character. Also, Cid has a bar and her VA played in the show Cheers. This is grasping at straws to create a controversy.

3. ‘’But there are bad guys who are racist.’‘ ''But this guy was a victim of speciesism! Why is he a bad guy?'' ''But these are good guys why are they racist to other species?''

It's almost as if things aren't so black and white.

Someone can spontaneously be discriminated against and discriminate against other people. Chiss think of themselves as the best in the galaxy. Meanwhile, Thrawn is being looked down upon for being not human. A taste of his own medicine in a way. And it doesn't look like he thinks ''This is terrible! No one should be treated this way!'', it's more like ''I'm going to put up with this until I get to rule you all, you pathetic humans.''

That one episode of the rebels in which pretty much everybody calls the last Geonosian ''the bug''. Or during the Umbara arc when our beloved clones call the Umbarans ''shadow people''. Or how in the unfinished Utapau arc Anakin is a dick to a Toydarian because he reminded him of Watto. Or how Anakin hates Hutts, even a baby.

It's almost like the characters can have grudges against their enemies or form their opinions on their worst experiences.

Besides, in a galaxy where you can die any number of ways, be enslaved, full of alcohol, drugs, crime, and other terrible things name calling isn't that big of a deal.

It also shows the tragedy of it all. Every species suffered in some way and if they were allowed to talk about it and bond they might've been friends.

It’s getting long. I might write a part 2 or responses if I get any comments.

#star wars #star wars the clone wars #star wars rebels #star wars the bad batch #the bad batch #Toydarian #muun #neimodians #tbb cid #agent kallus #Garazeb Orrelios #zeb #star wars the clone wars season 7 #Trandoshans #neimoidians #Neimoidian

[crixusniko]

I started working on a Star Wars fan comics. The action takes place during the final hours of the Battle of Cato Neimoidia. This is the story of a tactical team on a final, fateful mission in a situation where it is impossible to calculate the likely future. I apologize in advance to those who may be interested in this story, for the fact that work on it will proceed slowly. This work is difficult for me, just like any creativity lately. And yet I want to do it.

#art #star wars #neimoidian #kel dor #mar tuuk #plo koon #the clone wars #sw munificent sacrifice

[thedrown]

Been thinking about it for a bit and honestly I don't want to deal with all the Dathomir/witch retcons and changes Ahsoka created so am considering changing Fiore's species to something else.

Eyeing these for now but let me know whatcha think

#star wars #oc #character design #zabrak #dathomirian #witch #dathomir #alien #bounty hunter #karkarodon #neimoidian #tholothian #art #poll

[animaeterna]

Commissioned painting - Nute Gunray - Star Wars Traditional art - Painted with watercolors & pastel pencils Info on commissions: here

#star wars #episode I #the phantom menace #episode II #Attack of the clones #watercolor #watercolors #pastel pencils #aquarelle #painting #drawing #illustration #portrait #commissioned #commission #etsy #art #artist #neimoidian #cato neimoidia

[sw5w]

It Appears to Be Made Up of Primitives

STAR WARS EPISODE I: The Phantom Menace 01:44:49

#Star Wars #Episode I #The Phantom Menace #Naboo #Theed #Theed Royal Palace #hologram #Darth Sidious #Neimoidian #Gungan #hologram projection plate #mechno-chair #sovereign beetle #multi-jointed front guidance limb #talon foot #Consul Zill Kartay #Darth Maul #Settlement Officer Rune Haako #Viceroy Nute Gunray

[sinisterexaggerator]

From HoloNet news — found on the Wayback Machine.

#star wars #duros #neimoidian

[rockbottleart]

Back on my Star Wars kick with another batch of NPC doodles for Episode 2 of my group’s Star Wars DnD One-Shots. #starwars #starwarsfanart #fanart #fanartfriday #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #starwarsdnd #playercharacter #すごい #スターウォーズ #テーブルトーク

#star wars #star wars oc #dungeons and dragons #star wars 5e #star wars visions #fanart friday #npc art #sullustan #neimoidian #duros #latero #the mandalorian

[kweh-chan]

Season’s Eatings!

#star wars #neimoidian #nute gunray #lott dod #rune haako #neimoidians #christmas #star wars fanart #star wars art #cookies

[alex-leweird]

Him, the best father figure a Sith Lord could wish for.

#neimoidian #star wars legends #star wars #darth bane #groshik

[crochetcreationcafe]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Captain Keyring Backpack Clip.

#StarWars #Neimoidian #Keychain #Handmade #Vtg

[cruella1989]

(via GIPHY)

#giphy #season 1 #star wars #episode 9 #clone wars #cloak of darkness #nute gunray #poor nute #ahsoka tano #dave filoni #sw #neimoidian

[mortallyclearwonderland]

Smash or Pass - Separatist Council

Nute Gunray - Smash

I think he and Neimoidians in general are cute. They have those grumpy faces that just make me want to squish them or put my fingers into their dimples and make them smile. When it comes to Viceroy himself it's a mix of ''I can fix him.'' and ''Poor baby.'' If you know his backstory you know what I mean. Also, I like his voice. It's cute and manly at the same time.   

San Hill - Smash

I’m going to repeat myself. ''I can fix him.'' and ''Poor baby.'' He also has a tragic backstory, he lost his family and was abused as a child. Makes you want to take care of him. He's tall (short for a Muun). Has three hearts which probably gives him greater stamina than humans. I would like to listen to them (wonder how they sound, do they beat in sync?) Also, look at those two long fingers.

Wat Tambor - Pass

I would give him a hug, he looks like a good huger but that’s it. He's movie and show iterations look fine but in the comic, he looks like a gummy bear with only a couple of teeth.  Art style can really make a difference.

Po Nudo - Pass

He's not the worst looking, but he also doesn't do anything for me. Just a bit of personality would've been nice.

Poggle the Lesser - Pass

Too much bug-like for me. I would like to fly on his back tho. One Geonosian can carry at least one grown human. I like his language. I think it’s cute and funny.

Passel Argente - Smash

He’s fine. I would like to touch his horn.

Tikkes - Smash

Got beautiful blue eyes, and he dresses elegantly. Probably a good kisser with that mouth.

Shu Mai - Pass

I'm straight, so automatically a no. She's cute. 

#Separatist Council #Nute Gunray #Neimoidian #Muun #San Hill #Wat Tambor #Skakoan #Po Nudo #Ualaq Aqualish #Poggle the Lesser #Geonosian #Passel Argente #Koorivar #Tikkes #Quarren #Shu Mai #Castell #Smash or Pass #Smash or Pass Game #star wars

[crixusniko]

Cover sketch. I'm planning to make a short fan comics set at the very end of the Clone Wars. I deliberately distorted the shape of the ship to make it look more like a dagger. This version of cover more reflects the content of the future story. But I'm also adding the first, draft version below.

#art #star wars #neimoidian #kel dor #mar tuuk #plo koon #the clone wars

[andy-solo1]

Bounty Hunter’s Tale

CHAPTER 1

Words: 1521

They say that as you die your life flashes before your eyes. It’s like floating out of your body and watching everything you have done, every mistake, every victory, every heartbreak. How would I know this? Simple, I’m dying. 

Lying here on the ground, the noises around me are muffled as my vision of the world I feel I will be leaving soon fades around me, I find myself wondering, why. 

Why did my life lead to this? Is this all the galaxy had to offer me, after everything else it had put me through, this is how it ends?

I once pictured I’d go out in a bang, some way to cement my place and make sure people never forgot my name. I knew enough men like that to think it was possible for me too, but it seems the galaxy is very selective on who gets that honour. To the people of this world, I’m nothing, I'm nobody. 

Except, I wasn’t always a nobody. I used to be someone, I used to be known. I used to be loved. But, you wouldn’t know any of that, so maybe, this is why my soul still lingers for a few moments more, to make sure that somebody knows my story. 

My name was Dax Leopold, and this will be the story of love and loss, the story of how I died. 

I’ll start our story at the beginning, not the very beginning, but the start of war. The start of when things in my life began to change. I was a bounty hunter by day and a smuggler by night, I never stuck around anywhere or anyone for long. Only connections I had were for jobs, but that day, that day set my life in motion. 

Dax sat in the cockpit of his ship, feet propped up on the dash as he stared out at the lights of hyperspace passing by. He always found the lights calming and enjoyed the peace of it all. However, his peace was interrupted by his comm beginning to ring. He let out a sigh and answered it, grinning when he saw the blue holographic figure appear. 

“Jango Fett, what can I do for you?” Dax asked the hologram. 

“Dax, I have a job for you if you’re interested.” Jango replied. Dax arched a brow in interest.

“Well you know I can never turn you down Jango, what’s the job?” 

“That’s more information than I’m willing to give out over a comm channel, meet with me at these coordinates and we’ll talk then.” Jango replied, Dax’s navigation computer lighting up moments later with the coordinates. 

“Well then, see you soon.” Dax quipped, turning off the communications before changing course. “Not like I had anything else to do today anyways.” The pantoran mused. 

Soon enough, Dax was landing his ship down next to one that was almost as famous as its pilot. Making his way off the ship, Dax made his way to the rendezvous point, a small cantina on the edge of the small town. 

Inside, it was easy for him to find the mandalorian so he sat himself down across from the warrior. 

“What was so important I needed to come here for?” Dax questioned, tilting his head at the helmeted man. 

“My employers have someone they need brought in, and you’re the best one for the job. I have my own work for them I need to handle.” 

“Alright, fair enough, but why specifically me? You have your network of hunters, including Cad Bane. And you know how I operate.” 

“I know, but you’re best for this because the person they want brought in is hiding out on Pantora. You’d blend in easier than I would, and this person has a habit of running off.” Jango supplied. Dax made a pained expression at the thought of going back to his homeworld, but he did understand that he would blend in better than any other hunter on the planet. 

“Alright, so where exactly am I bringing this person to once I get them?” Dax inquired. “Because you know I won’t kill them.” 

“I know you won’t, which is why you’ll contact me once you have them, and I’ll let you know then where to bring them to.” Jango replied. Dax nodded, sighing as he ran a hand through his hair. The bleach blond strands mixed with the pink of his roots that were starting to grow out, messing up his normally neat hair style. 

“Sure you don’t got anything that doesn’t involve me going back home?” Dax questioned halfheartedly. He already knew he’d take the job, but still didn’t hurt to ask. 

“Unless you’ve changed your mind on killing people and are willing to assassinate a senator, then this is the only job I have for you.” Jango replied. Dax nodded and rose up from his seat.

“Send me all the data you have on the bounty then, I’ll contact you shortly once I have them.” He said, nodding a goodbye before turning on his heel and leaving.

 Dax landed his ship down into the pantoran spaceport and looked around with disdain at his homeworld. He hated coming back here. He swallowed down his disgust and headed off the ship. One thing he enjoyed about being hired by Jango, the man was thorough. The information he’d transferred over to Dax told him everything about the target, including his favourite bar to frequent in the area. 

He knew these streets like the back of his hand, so finding the bar was the easy part. As he walked inside, he was glad he’d had the insight to change from his usual outfit of a worn brown jacket, work pants, and combat boots. Now he still wore his boots, but he wore just a simple pair of shorts with just an undershirt on, the collar unbuttoned. 

Eyes turned to him as he entered the bar, exactly like he’d wanted. A quick scan of the room, and he found his quarry easily, the Neimoidian standing out easily in the crowd of mostly pantorans. He caught the gaze of the man and threw a wink his way before heading over to the bar and sitting down. 

“What can I get you?” The lady behind the bar asked, flashing a smile at him. 

“Whatever’s got a strong kick darlin’.” Dax replied, flashing a smile back at her. She giggled and went off to get him a drink. Once he had his drink he took a few sips to take the edge off before making his way over to his target. 

“Don’t see many of your kind around here.” He greeted once he reached the man’s table. “Especially sitting here all on your own.” He added a flirtatious tone to his voice, which worked as the neimoidian gestured for him to take a seat. 

“Well not anymore.” The man replied. Dax grinned, sat down and got to work. 

It took him no time at all to flirt his way into getting the Neimoidian back to his ship, where once there, he stunned him unconscious and took off from the planet. Once he’d changed his outfit back he called up Jango. 

“Caught your bounty.” He said in way of greeting once the mandalorian appeared. 

“Didn’t expect any differently. I’m sending you coordinates now of where to take the target to. My employer will meet you there to take him off your hands and pay you.” 

“Understood. Got your coordinates and headed there now.” Dax replied before shutting off the comms. 

The fly to Serenno was short and soon he was just above the planet, passing his entry codes through to a droid before getting clearance to land. The Count’s home was a prominent and easy place to find as Dax soon landed his ship down. 

He walked off of the ramp and looked up at the Count himself who stood waiting for him. 

“My, all this fuss over me, I wasn’t expecting a full royal welcome.” He purred, grinning at the Count, “Your man is up inside the ship.” 

Dooku looked unamused by the pantorans jests as he sent some of his droids inside the ship to collect the Neimoidian. 

“You are just as good as Jango claimed you are.” Dooku conceded. “Your credits for getting the job done.” He gestured and a droid came forward, handing a case to Dax that he gladly took. 

“Pleasure doing business with you your lordshipness.” Dax grinned, giving a mock bow. “If you ever need me again, you know who to call.” He purred, turning and heading back into his ship, intent on heading off to enjoy his newly gained funds. 

I didn’t know it then, but Count Dooku would play a large role in my life. Not long after I had completed that bounty, word spread fast through the hunters guilds that Jango Fett was dead. I thought at the time with Jango gone, so too were my connections to the separatists and Dooku. But with the war now upon the galaxy, Dooku reached out to me again with an offer I really couldn’t refuse.

#star wars #star wars the clone wars #fanfiction #count dooku #count dooku x oc #original character #oc #dax leopold #jango fett #bounty hunters #bounty hunting #neimoidian #bounty hunter's tale #pantora #pantoran oc #slow burn

[foundationcounselsheldonkatz]

I always liked the neimoidians, they didn’t deserve that

#Star Wars #my art #it’s Gora and he is angry as hell #neimoidian

[sw5w]

We Are Sending All Troops to Meet This Army Assembling Near the Swamp

STAR WARS EPISODE I: The Phantom Menace 01:44:47

#Star Wars #Episode I #The Phantom Menace #Naboo #Theed #Theed Royal Palace #Viceroy Nute Gunray #viceroy's collar #hologram #Darth Sidious #Settlement Officer Rune Haako #Treasurer Hap Brehg #Neimoidian #Darth Maul #Chronicler Viff Almay