Ewoks

In the Star Wars series of films, Ewoks are sentient furred bipeds native to the forest moon of Endor who help Rebel Alliance defeat the forces of the Galactic Empire in the Battle of Endor. more...

Ewoks are curious individuals that stand about one meter tall; they are omnivorous and use spears, slings, as weapons; they also use hang gliders, battle wagons, and bordoks as vehicles. Ewoks can display a cannibalistic behavior at times but this behavior is generally only witnessed during periods of extreme food deprivation. Their diet is primarily composed of berries, fruits, and small critters although Ewoks are known to hunt larger creatures for food in packs. They debuted in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The word "Ewok" is not spoken in the film but it is used in the film's credits. George Lucas intended that a primitive race should overthrow the Empire in Return of the Jedi, and he had originally planned to use Wookiees, but decided against it after it had been established that Chewbacca was proficient with technology. His answer was to create a new race called Ewoks, which is "Wookiee" with the syllables reordered.

Although extremely skilled in forest survival and the construction of primitive technology like gliders and catapults, the Ewoks have yet to progress past stone-level technology. They are quick learners, however, when exposed to advanced technology with simple mechanical processes and concepts.

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