The End of Basilisk: Part 2

Bes'uliik: Basilisk War Droids

The bes'uliik--or "Basilisk war droids," as most Basic-speaking species know them--are perhaps the most recognizable symbol of the bloody years of Mandalorian crusades and expansions. These "Iron Beasts" were once the terror of the skies, filling the citizens of conquered worlds with dread as the Mandalorians descended on the backs of swarms of bes'uliik.

Heavily armored in their construction, the Basilisk war droids could easily carry a Mandalorian warrior through a planet's atmosphere. The droids were also built to carry large, powerful weapons, and their extremities could be utilized in melee combat or to destroy physical obstacles.

Although the bes'uliik were designed as the ultimate weapons of destruction, the Mandalorians also came to see the semi-sentient droids as close companions. The Mandalorians' attachment to the bes'uliik made their defeat in the Mandalorian Wars that much more difficult, as the terms of their surrender at Malachor V included destroying the Basilisk war droids on the orders of the Jedi Knight, Revan. A few bes'uliik, however, did survive the purge, as some Mandalorians secretly defied Revan's command.

Category: Lore

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.lore.lots.ruhnuk.basilisk_war_droid

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The End of Basilisk: Part 1

"Basilisk was once a lush, humid world located not far from Coruscant. Its inhabitants, the Basiliskans, were an intelligent, lizard-like species who were known throughout the Republic for expertly crafting fearsome droids that were nothing short of weapons of war.

At the dawn of the "Great Shadow Crusade" (the moniker by which the Mandalorians know the time of the Great Sith War), the Mandalorians turned their bloodthirsty gaze to Basilisk. The ruthless warriors ravaged the planet without mercy, seeking to enslave the Basiliskan people and their war droids.

The Basiliskans, however, proved to be formidable foes. Some even earned the respect of the Mandalorian invaders through their determination and willingness to fight. But the resistance was not enough, even with Republic and Jedi reinforcements. Ultimately, the Basiliskans were no match against the relentless onslaught dispatched by the Mandalorian Crusaders...."

--From a historical account of the Great Sith War, found in the Jedi archives on Tython

Category: Lore

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.lore.lots.ruhnuk.end_of_basilisk1

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Kithrawl, the Flame in Darkness

One of the most legendary creatures ever encountered on Ruhnuk is also one of the strangest, most inexplicable Tineback aberrations ever documented.

Called "Kithrawl"--and sometimes "The Flame in Darkness" by those who survived crossing its path--the enormous beast was discovered by some unfortunate members of the ill-fated Gatressa Mining Conglomerate operation. Eyewitness accounts describe the beast's skin as charred, blackened stone striated with something that resembled magma-filled cracks. The survivors contend that the creature was born among molten veins in the depths of Ruhnuk's crust, but many dismiss these claims as the ravings of traumatized disaster victims.

These reports, however, were enough to tempt the ambitious and the greedy into seeking out Kithrawl for its many imagined treasures, like the hardened pads of its feet or the deadly spines on its tail. Foolish opportunists have been said to forfeit their lives in pursuit of these prizes, while others suggest that Kithrawl might possess some of the most valuable and delicious meat in the galaxy.

Realistically, anyone insisting they have firsthand knowledge of the details of Kithrawl's lair is most likely exaggerating, intent on regaling local cantina-goers with their tales in exchange for free drinks. Since no visual proof of Kithrawl has ever been presented, only the unsuccessful hunters know what truly waits in the darkness below Ruhnuk's surface.

Category: Lore

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.lore.lots.ruhnuk.kithrawl_flame_in_darkness

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Mandalorian Relics: The Final Blade of Dunesa Rul

Born on an unremarkable planet in the Outer Rim, the boy who would become Master Dunesa Rul apprenticed with the local metalsmith to provide additional income for his family. Accounts of his early life learning the trade are few, but historians agree that Rul showed exceptional natural skill and quickly outgrew the simple routine of the frontier smithy who taught him.

Seeking more significant challenges, Rul found work at several smithies across the Core Worlds. The quality of his weapons gained recognition among the Mandalorian clans, and with their patronage, he opened his own forge at a remarkably young age.

Rul's creations, prized within the Mandalorians, were often handed down from one clan leader to the next, but demand for new work was overwhelming. Rul was killed in an explosion during an altercation between Clan Mettir and Clan Ironstone, who sought to lay claim to a masterwork weapon--a durasteel dagger--he had created. Both clans were hunted down and destroyed in retaliation for the grievous loss. The dagger itself was never found.

Category: Lore

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.lore.lots.ruhnuk.mando_relic_blade

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Mandalorian Relics: Muugyn's Plan

During the Mandalorian Wars, a skirmish between Mandalorians and Jedi forces took place on Vur IV. The Mandalorians held out as long as they could, but after several weeks of intense fighting, they began to lose ground.

Orders came to abandon the planet to the Jedi and regroup in a neutral sector. Young Mandalorian recruit Worr Muugyn refused the order, instead asking for volunteers to hold a fortified position they called "Blood Ridge." Muugyn sketched out his plan on a piece of leather cut from his tabard.

Following his lead, some of his followers held the hill for several days, while Jedi forces committed more and more resources to overrunning the location. The distraction proved enough of a tactical advantage that the rest of Muugyn's small, but dedicated, group could fortify more positions in the area and mount a counterattack.

Muugyn survived what would be known as the Battle of Blood Ridge and continued to lead Mandalorian forces until he died in battle in 3959 BBY. To this day, Muugyn's Plan remains a symbol of courage and determination to many Mandalorian clans.

Category: Lore

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.lore.lots.ruhnuk.mando_relic_plan

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Mandalorian Relics: Shackle #74631

Before her arrest, Prisoner #74631--Kaja Honn--was raised and trained by Mandalorians. Just after Honn came of age and chose to stay with the Mandalorians, she was taken prisoner after a rival on Hutta framed her for theft of Imperial supplies. After careful deliberation, Honn's Imperial captors sent her to a secret facility on Ziost, rather than executing her and risking conflict with the Mandalorians.

While incarcerated, Honn organized and trained unjustly held prisoners to fight back. Calling themselves Clan Kaja, the group overpowered their guards and escaped the underground facility. Honn died in the confrontation, but her sacrifice made her an important figure in Mandalorian history. With the broken shackle of their fallen sister as a reminder of their struggles, Clan Kaja achieved full clan status some years after the events on Ziost.

Category: Lore

XP Level: 1

FQN: cdx.lore.lots.ruhnuk.mando_relic_shackle

Category:	Lore
Unlockable by:	all classes
Faction:	Both
XP level:	1

Added with:	Patch 7.2.0
Global ID:	16141069951502840578
Codex ID:	4041
FQN:	cdx.lore.lots.ruhnuk.end_of_basilisk2
Star Wars name:	The End of Basilisk: Part 2
Other languages:	Das Ende von Basilisk, Teil 2 La chute de Basilisk : 2e partie
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