Tusken Raiders

Species
Tusken Raiders
Alias(es)	Sand People Tuskens
Playable(s)
Biological characteristic(s)
Physical characteristic(s)
Behavior(s)
Homeworld(s)	Tatooine
Location(s)
Notable members
Level(s)
Alignment(s)	Neutral
Affiliation(s)

"A violently xenophobic species from Tatooine, the Sand People are more formally referred to as the Ghorfa. Most at home in Tatooine’s endless deserts and canyons, the nomadic Sand People survive by hunting and raiding larger settlements and by raising banthas as mounts and for food, milk and materials. To outsiders, they can appear incomprehensibly hostile–but while virtually all encounters with Sand People end in violence, their culture is more complex internally. Sand People have strict taboos against showing exposed flesh except in very rare and specific circumstances and keep themselves wrapped in heavy coverings. Those who violate this sacred custom are banished from the tribe; a fate that typically ends in a lonely death in the desert. Despite their insular nature, Sand People are known to adopt and raise young children of other species orphaned by their attacks. Once these orphans reach adulthood, they are encouraged to leave the tribe and return to their own people. The history of the Sand People is maintained through the tales of revered tribal storytellers. Many of their legends describe a golden age of technological miracles, seemingly indicating the Sand People were once a highly advanced civilization. This had led to speculation that the Ghorfa are descended from the now extinct Kumumgah species that lived on Tatooine roughly thirty thousand years ago."

―In-game Codex (Species)

Tusken Raiders, also known as Sand People, simply known as Tuskens, are a race of primitive humanoids native to the planet Tatooine. They are generally aggressive towards strangers. They have a strong spiritual culture, which is led by shamans who know many of the deserts myths. Their robes are spiritual clothing that is never removed throughout their whole lives. The headmask contains a filter for breathing during the rough sandstorms and the additional clothing helps protect them. Sand people have been around ever since before the fall of the Infinite Empire.

Biology

While their actual faces are rarely seen, Tusken Raiders are confirmed to be non-human. They sometimes take in humans or even kidnap human children, to raise as their own.

Variations

Name	Level	Combat Type	Strength	HP	Notes
Sand People Bolter	24/25	Scout	Normal	1265/1380
Sand People Herder	28	Striker	Normal	1935
Sand People Huntsman	26/27	Spotter	Normal	1470/1555
Sand People Krayt Slayer	26	Hunter	Elite	10320
Sand People Pilgrim	28	Spotter	Strong	4895
Sand People Razer	24/25	Gunner	Normal	1265/1380
Sand People Reaver	27	Striker	Normal	1835
Sand People Sentinel	26	Sharpshooter	Strong	5025
Sand People Sharpshooter	25/26	Sniper	Strong	4325/4610

Appearances

• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (First appearance)
• Star Wars: The Old Republic

External links

• Tusken Raiders on Wookieepedia