As a result of the invasion, the Gungans joined forces with the Naboo to expel the Trade Federation from their homeworld. He wonders if Mando is a Gungan underneath the armor and subsequently asks, "Is that why youssa don't want to show your face? He quickly cut a figure above his contemporaries with his warrior's spirit and unwavering determination. [15] The Gungans preferred using technology that was related in some way to the ecology of their world. Physically, Gungans were tall humanoids with a flexible structure, strong leg muscles, strong bills, muscular tongues, and many other traits designed for living in the waters of Naboo. A popular fable concerns his inborn leadership abilities even as early as a tadpole. Five Council Members are elected At-Large, or city-wide, while the other eleven are elected to geographic districts of roughly the same proportion of population. [23] Culturally, the Gungans were in tune with the Living Force and had a working understanding of it. [1], Jar Jar Binks, Gungan Representative in the Galactic Senate, One notable Gungan was Jar Jar Binks, a former outcast who brought his people and the Naboo together and later became a Junior Representative in the Galactic Senate. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. [22], The rate of Force-sensitives in the Gungan society was low, and no native traditions ever emerged. Queen's Peril, Queen's Shadow, Last Shot–class. They were tall humanoids with a flexible structure and strong leg muscles which allowed them to live in the waters of Naboo. Below are your Council Members for January 2, 2020 to January 2, 2024. Jar Jar Binks was a Gungan Representative serving the planet Naboo in the Republic Senate. Though sometimes dismissed as primitive, the Gungans had advanced technology, including bubble projectors, bongo submarines and weaponry. [6], Rish Loo and Boss Lyonie during the Clone Wars, As the Clone Wars escalated, growing tensions between the Gungans and the Naboo were fueled by rumors that the Gungans were planning to aid a Separatist invasion of Naboo. Chaired by the Boss, the Council was headquartered in the underwater city of Otoh Gunga. [8], There were two Gungan races: the lanky Otolla, who sported prominent bills and eyes set on short stalks, and the heavier Ankura, whose eyes were hooded. [2] These earlobes displayed their emotions.[source? One Gungan exile named Jar Jar Binks befriended the Naboo Queen Padmé Amidala and convinced her to seek the help of the Gungans. By 16 BDO, the Council was led by Boss Rugor Nass. [4] These whiskers were signs of maturity among Gungans. He was the first to spro… [20], About Five years after the events of the Battle of Endor, on a mission to rescue Xi'an's brother Qin, Mayfield makes fun of Mando's refusal to remove his helmet. These storms were created by several climate disruption array satellites deployed by the Imperial-class Star Destroyer Torment as part of Operation: Cinder, a secret Imperial plan to scour Naboo and several worlds. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. The Gungan High Council, also known as the Gungan Rep Council, was the governing body of the Gungan people from Naboo. 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For example, they used energy plasma that was mined from their planet's crust to power their cities and their weapons. Unfortunately, Rish Loo wounded Lyonie before he could call off the attack. The Council assembled as and when the current Boss wished to discuss important matters, and Reps were personally chosen by the Boss. The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear! Highly stratified, the society placed a high value on overall peace, shunned violence, and condemned even minor crimes such as vandalism with corporal punishments or exile. [21] It participated in the Battle of Naboo during the Trade Federation's occupation of the planet. 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[19], While traveling on an automated sidewalk in the New Republic senatorial complex on Hosnian Prime, Senator Leia Organa spotted a Gungan having an animated conversation via his comlink. Untitled Obi-Wan Kenobi television series, How Wookieepedia treats Canon and Legends, The Phantom Menace Read-Along Storybook and CD, Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy – A Graphic Novel, The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark. [12], Following the Battle of Endor, the Gungans confirmed the presence of typhoon-strength storms all over Naboo. Content approaching. The Gungan High Council was the governing body of the Gungan society, under the leadership of a Boss. Gungan forces took part in the Battle of Mon Cala and assisted Prince Lee-Char's Mon Calamari forces and Republic allies against Separatist forces and their Quarren allies. The Gungan High Council was the governing body of the Gungan society, under the leadership of a Boss. As genocide was judged to be too dark for the film, thus, the story was adjusted.[24]. Gungan forces led by Roos Tarpals also played a role in capturing Grievous but were forced to release him after Count Dooku threatened to kill Skywalker. Gungans were an amphibious sentient species and the native inhabitants of the planet Naboo. Consul General participated in a programme organized by India House on the occasion of Hindi Diwas ,on September 14,2020. The Gungans had a tense and uneasy relationship with the predominantly human Naboo people until the Trade Federation invasion. [8] Their body produced a mucus with waterproofing properties that assisted them when moving through water and they were capable of spitting it over a distance with great force, even when underwater.