Mirialan Species Biology, Society, and History

[@qwellen7521]

Huh. I can totally see another live action movie using this species. Think about it. Low cost makeup requirements that wouldn't need to completely hide an actors face.

[@lcm361]

I actually think more alien main characters are missing from all movies and we have a ton of species that would only require makeup on the actor or actress

[@ltb1345]

I saw fan art once of Jyn Erso as a mirialan.

[@JoshMarshain]

But...why?

[@theophrastusbombastus8019]

What about Humans? For real, is there a canon version for where did they originated and why are so widespread?

[@theophrastusbombastus8019]

Peter Mason after the death star it got an even bigger reputation one could say.

[@theophrastusbombastus8019]

Not a Meme Do you know if some of this was made canon?

[@dannymaupin1920]

Theophrastus Bombastus Humans originating on Coruscant is canon, at least it's worded that to the best of anyone's knowledge that was their origin world. You can read more about the canon history of humans here: starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Human

[@dannymaupin1920]

RC 1207 YES in canon

[@autumndainkeh4016]

Theophrastus Bombastus WHEN I MAKE THIS JOKE I DIDN'T GET 125 LIKES

[@zakiducky]

There's a hell of a lot of near-human species in Star Wars. Do we ever get an explanation for that? It would make sense if many of these species evolved from humans in isolated colonies or genetically modified humans of some sort (either very heavy selective breeding or artificially). The other plausible explanation (although I don't buy it quite as much) is that the humanoid form/ template is a very successful one from an evolutionary perspective, and thus natural selection has a tendency to create humanoid species across many worlds. There is also the issue of ancient species such as the Rakata manipulating ecological systems and modifying/ creating species across many worlds. As an example, although I don't know if it's still canon, the kilometers-tall Worshyr trees on Kashyyk are supposedly this way because the Rakata modified the species to grow so tall through some sort of force or genetic manipulation (I'm fuzzy on the details). Before that, they were relatively normal in size. It would be an interesting video if it were possible for you to explore the subject of why so many humanoid and near-human species exist in Star Wars. TL;DR: It'd be nice to see a video on an in-universe explanation for why so many humanoid/ near-human species exist in Star Wars, if such an explanation exists.

[@sensey07]

Maybe that's because humans created all of them

[@delasierra9067]

Humanoid form was proven to be one of the best form for survival. Its physical form help them to survive in planets in the star wars universe.

[@Shadamachaeon]

You are on the right train of thought. In Legends lore, the ancient Celestials, and then the Rakatans of the Infinite Empire pretty much brought early humans and unrelated humanoids to most of the planets in the Star Wars Galaxy. Many planets had very different environments, and the humans and humanoids that lived there ( even if they weren't already genetically modified by the Rakatans originally ) had to physically change and adapt to them after many millennia.

[@TheTendermen]

Another explanation is that they all come from some form of ancient humanoid civilisation, or a civilisation that used a primal humanoid specie as slaves or low class worker, spreading throughout the galaxy. Eventually this civilisation would fall, maybe due to a massive war, or a fast spreading disease, and the survivors go back to a pre-space travel era and changed overtime to their respective species.

[@TraceguyRune]

It's not canon anymore, but this was all explained in SWTOR.

[@kylehill9121]

Is there a reason why most of the Mirialans that we've seen so far either cover their hair completely with a headdress or at least partially cover it?

[@OMercifulZadkiel]

This is speculation with canon support to the theory, but the tattoos they have on their faces and hands are an entire language in and of themselves. Mentioned briefly in the video, bias was shown towards those Mirialans who had more tattoos, or who had tattoos that symbolized noble accomplishments rather than something significant but considered shameful. It may be an attempt on their part to cover up something about their past they don't want others to see.

[@erebus728]

Space Muslims

[@thelonesage3146]

@@erebus728 was thinking that.

[@l-kin3480]

@@erebus728 I thought of nuns

[@Fedaygin]

@@l-kin3480 Yep.. Deadly Wizard Nuns 🙂

[@thehighground4446]

Spooky green people with squares on their faces

[@dominickferrara8077]

The High Ground 😂😂😂

[@lukeh2379]

That’s racist.

[@thehighground4446]

Don't want to experience the wrath of the not-Yoda minecraft face people

[@zacharylaprete1940]

Hottest chicks in Star Wars.

[@warmac88]

The High Ground lol

[@lordofinnistrad8757]

The Mirialans have always been one of my favorite species (up there with the Chiss). I hope we get to see more in canon!

[@blacklab1113]

So weird hearing actual references to Uprising, considering how short lived that game was, despite being touted as one of the first additions to the new canon via game. Never got to see the story completed either. I hope that the full story gets revived via book or something.

[@Potato-pn8sg]

Luminara is definitely one of my favorite Jedi so I'm glad I've found this video.

[@chibodee1187]

Pantorans please!

[@agentkstar3402]

Second this! Pantorans please. o(╥﹏╥)

[@TheFunwichHorror]

Do a video on the Miraluka species next!

[@SixshotRevan]

That's going to be a tricky one. I only know the species from KotOR II, and they were nearly extinct by that point aside from Visas. That would have to be an entirely legends video, and any other sources (if they even exist) would have to pre-date KotOR II in the timeline. While I'd be curious to see it too, I think that's less source material to go on than this Mirialan video had.

[@thezendu4550]

A character in the game Dark Forces II, named Jerec, was also a Miraluka. That game takes place after Return of the Jedi, so I guess the species survived (probably not all Miralukas were on Katarr).

[@goomg885]

Hermit Craf finally someone said it!

[@SixshotRevan]

"The Zendu" Good enough for me. Please ignore my misinformed self.

[@thezendu4550]

I'll inform you more by saying that since Dark Forces 2 was released way before KotOR 2, the Miralukas were never meant to be extinct, by which I mean that the writers of KotOR 2 must have had an established answer as to how the species survived, right? I wonder what was their take.

[@krisz989898]

In battlefront 2 on the sequel maps the announcer for the resistance is also a Mirialan

[@laurenn9055]

krisz989898 how do you know this? (General question.)

[@krisz989898]

there is a hologram of her face at the start of the match when she speaks

[@laurenn9055]

krisz989898 damn I've played that game from launch. Never noticed it 😂 Thanks anyway.

[@Masterahsoka]

Ive never seen a mirialan male.

[@andrewmorris483]

Detecting Stuff Well, they've never seen you either. (Take it as either an insult or comfort.)

[@itsstillpasta]

They don't exist

[@mitchellatticuswolfgang6554]

Green space babes duh.

[@TraceguyRune]

There are hundreds in SWTOR

[@GreaterGrievobeast55]

2:31 not what i expected 0:20 a bit closer

[@patrickmifsud1502]

A movie about Luminara Unduli sounds nice

[@kamh64]

Yup XD

[@nicholasnave3440]

Please keep up this Biology, History, & Society video log. Really really enjoying. Maybe even go back to make new ones to replace the older ones you did to match style of this new series.

[@DenDhur]

The Echani would be interesting

[@starwarsnexus6872]

The Resistance announcer in Star Wars Battlefront II is a Mirialan.

[@thescottishhighlander9265]

and there’s a mirialan specialist skin

[@tomhetterscheid4244]

Thank you so much! I have been requesting this video for months!

[@michaelramon2411]

This was a guess based on Lumanara and Barriss, but it seemed to me like Mirialans (or at least Mirialan females) tended to dress fairly conservatively, not showing a lot of skin other than the face (where the tattoos were, obviously) and often covering their hair. I mean, just look at the difference in Barriss and Ahsoka's outfits!

[@ninjamaster563]

In the Battlefront II campaign, during the rebel defense of Naboo, a female Mirialan is one of the rebel troopers, so yes, they were active in the rebel alliance!

[@tv9mpeti]

Some ideas for future videos in this series: Arkanians (and all their subspecies), Sullustians, Dugs, Quermians and Xextos, and Grans.

[@johnpluta1768]

Mirialan people are a lot like Zabrak in terms of tattoos in terms of getting them as a way to display after an achievement. In my opinion acts of bravery or going into a life debt are two ways to show an achievement

[@apolloa9009]

My favorite species! So excited to see this video up

[@VaciliNikoMavich]

Trandoshans or Ssi-Ruuvi Imperium please?

[@gabrielcarvalhosaraiva4138]

If the number of tatoos indicates How mature a mirialan is, why does barris have more tatoos than luminara?

[@skyearl1816]

Q&A: Could a seismic charge go off on atmospheric level? I imagine it having the same effect on a city like the Dwath Star had on Jeddha and Scarif

[@antwan1357]

Palpatine , probably saw enough benefit in leaving them alone. After all they had potential as inquisitors. They also had a fanatical streak to what they believed right , and wrong . A master manipulator could adjust that potential against his enemies.

[@TraceguyRune]

So why didn't he have Tarkin destroy their world with the Death Start?

[@emporertheodosiusofrome1030]

Could u do a video on Pong Krell's species?

[@battledroid224]

He's already sone that. Krell's the Besalisk species.

[@emporertheodosiusofrome1030]

BattleDroid224 oh thx👍🏻

[@johnnyace1021]

Please do a video on the shistavanens who are wolf like aliens

[@tuatara1point0]

Poor Barriss. Turning her to the dark side was the one change The Clone Wars made that I'll never be able to support, especially because it never really made sense. The character motivations were flawed at best. (Also, I saw it coming more than an episode ahead of time, so there wasn't even any shock value in the reveal.) Until we know otherwise, I imagine that they determined she had brain damage from the whole "worm in her head" incident and decided she should receive treatment rather than be executed.

[@aramis9331]

I imagined that it was a scheme by palpatine in order to separate Ashoka from Anakin

[@tuatara1point0]

Aramis Well, yes. At the very least charging Ahsoka was a ploy to separate her from Anakin, to strip him of that bond.

[@ltb1345]

I also saw that "twist" coming, so the end of that arc wasn't surprising to me. Still a cool duel between Barriss and Anakin though.

[@JediAcolyte94]

Please cover the Feeorins sometime in the future but good vid Alex.

[@achaudhari101]

Why are you here?

[@JediAcolyte94]

+Alex Chaudhari Why does it matter? I just want to see SWE cover Feeorins cuz they are cool aliens with not a lot of history in the lore.

[@achaudhari101]

Oh but I thought he was a snake after what Jeremy had to say right? I saw you in his video.

[@JediAcolyte94]

+Alex Chaudhari I never called SWE a snake. You must be thinking of someone else. I am a fan of both channels and will continue to do so until i choose to do so.

[@babyray5643]

Nym!

[@GingeyBoi57]

The Iktotchi would be a sweet next video

[@imperialguard28]

"Even with my vision clouded, I still recognize the fighting style of Count Dooku"

[@kamh64]

*I also classify it as sloppy* XD

[@AlexSmith-rb3rk]

Can you make a video on the Ongree, with members such as Coleman Kcaj and Pablo Jill

[@babyray5643]

Underrated species

[@kitfistosdentalplan1319]

Could we get a video about the Gran?

[@itsstillpasta]

In Battlefront II the Resistance voice over person (who tells you the objectives and stuff) is a Mirialan

[@herpesinflammation]

You should do an episode on the Chiss!

[@isaiahmartin6441]

I would suggest covering Chalactans

[@OranjMoose]

I have been waiting for this video

[@emporertheodosiusofrome1030]

Very interesting video dude!👍🏻😄they are a very mysterious peoples

[@patchodraws9200]

Ooh, can you do a video on the Kaleesh??

[@Blackdeathgaming-yv1kk]

Never been this early before.

[@psychosalad6653]

Finally I can pronounce the species name right

[@Thurgor_Supreme]

Luminara is such a cutie

[@samk7721]

Is the arc trooper gunship from the legends clone wars show Canon?

[@nelsonblackwald4862]

Thank you for the video

[@aztecwrrior1997]

I feel that Barriss really got blinded in her rage towards the Jedi

[@kevinadkins3136]

Nice

[@puckbradley3760]

Loved the Uprising references

[@rexxvortex6946]

Iktotchi next would be sweet

[@gavins.9254]

well now im waiting for a series called Offee

[@Nintendoplayah]

Do a biology, society and history on trandoshans!!!

[@elliotbjerknessjlie4977]

Do Kaminoans next plz

[@edlippincott6205]

Could you do a video on the Omwati species?

[@DeutscherDummer]

Barriss

[@TraceguyRune]

🤮

[@richiceyt4490]

Luminara😍

[@TraceguyRune]

Do Duros, like Cad Bane

[@seramorn]

Can it be that you missed Hylo Visz, Republic's greatest outlaw hero...? You used pictures of her at the end as part of the ones that worked with the Rebellion against the Empire, but she is a Old Republic character.

[@HonestHappyHater]

seramorn 0:20 Because apparently, according to him Legends are not a separate timeline, but rather a storage of lore, after you realise, Canon has none

[@basdejonge2460]

Can you cover the Ugnaught species soon?

[@Bolek1991]

Could you make a video about West End Games contribution to Expanded Universe?

[@TheLastBabyMan]

And yet none of them are appearing in the Sequel trilogy, what a bummer.

[@rickoftherick4610]

Well none of the old star wars aliens are appearing... except for some background twi'leks that almost no one noticed.

[@TheLastBabyMan]

There wasn't a single Twi'lek in Force Awakens or Last Jedi.

[@TheTendermen]

Except for Admiral Ackbar, and then one non-Ackbar Mon Calamari, and Chewy

[@Greyzlack]

Shiet, I watched Rebels about four times and I NEVER noticed that the 7th Sister was a mirialan, I mean, the complexion of her skin, the eyes, and even the tattoos are supere thin. I completly missed it out.

[@beatricesanfilippo6925]

I hope that Barriss will meets Thrawn after the Liberation of Lothal :)

[@wasseckbigovich2037]

How about the Mistrels. These women appear in the Hand of Thrawn books.Also the Ferroian people.

[@SHDUStudios]

Then we have Keo in Squadrons and Last Shot, who is a pilot, so they’re probably force sensitive too.

[@Centurian128]

I see Hylo Visz has a fan.

[@seramorn]

Still odd that she wasn't mentioned by name or did I missed that?

[@Centurian128]

That is odd. I didn't hear her name either.

[@jcct311]

Can you do this again but with mandalorians

[@PepsiGolem]

Still waiting for the Bith...

[@Beatness121]

So Synara in SW Resistance looks like a Mirialan, but doesn't have green skin. Have there been any other Mirialans with blue or purple skin?

[@atsukana1704]

Sounds like Mary Allen.

[@lukaswolf9980]

what about the droid attack on the wookies?

[@lokycat79]

Please do Miralukas!!!❤

[@dragoonseye76]

I thought those were tattoos. Great info

[@_NIKOS9_NIKOS]

can you make a video about Celegian's?

[@jibril2473]

I used to confuse them with Miralukans

[@ltb1345]

I remember my guy in Star Wars Uprising was a mirialan.

[@sadelawrence8248]

This species is cool

[@Arcky-ykcrA]

did he do the Chiss already?

[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

Synara San from star wars: resistance is the first purple colored mirialan.

[@burkesullivan9086]

Thisspiasian Species Please

[@felipecespedesminguzzi7269]

There's Is an alien un Han Solo comics, her name is Loo Re Anno. Do You know something about her species?

[@roguestar8]

Can you do the Weequays?

[@stanbowler1752]

Pls do the aqualish

[@wdcain1]

I always wish we got a fun and sexy _Clone Wars_ episode where Luminara, Shaak-Ti, and Aayla Secura had to rob a CIS casino.

[@kamh64]

That would have been interesting I’d rlly enjoy it XD

[@anonymouschicago6142]

How About E.T culture? And what was the name of the plant?

[@HovektheArtist]

So back in the time of tor mirialans were all blind using the force to see and visas was the last one alive in kotor, so i have wondered this for a long time, did visas rebuild her species or were there others that werent known to have left the planet, and 2 did mirialans gain their sight back naturally after all being blind for as long as they remember or did the extinction of miriala cause them to have to marry other species which after a cpuple thousand years gave the race sight and other skintones, since if i remember right originally they were all green

[@Journey_to_who_knows]

Live action Luminara creeps me out

[@sbnation2770]

Cover the Kaminoans plz

[@ifallintofantasy]

at the the moment im playing kotor 2 sith loads and i've come acrossed a Mirialan on Telos but i guess it seen as none cannon now days sadly

[@dennisdimaunahan8439]

Wazzup

[@rishithegray9559]

Purrgil

[@michaelmoreno7889]

Just because al mirialan padawans had to have mirialan master (according to their tradition) doesnt mean that they cant take on other padawans

[@overhaul.-.]

Miraluka

[@vixusmando5762]

Do the Lurmen

[@ridhoirvan1070]

I tought you said Mary allen so i think it was Luminara's actor

[@doorframe2315]

Pokémon shiny hunters have a lot of tattoos

[@Espada2234]

do cathar please

[@noahgreer1497]

Isn't Ezra Bridger part mirialan?

[@diamondarrow4567]

Yall forgot hylo visz

[@kuglefang]

Are black, Asian people a different species of humans in the Star Wars Universe?

[@jameshanlon5689]

What about Yoda’s people?