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Bunk
this being, a member of the crew of the Jynni's Virtue, was killed on the planet Korriban by unknown forces, after the ship was forced to crash-land on the planet, near the Valley of Golg. Bunk was eventually killed by the Korriban Zombies, and his dead body was reanimated to join the zombies. (PH)

Bunker Buster
this was the term used to describe the two-stage, rocket-propelled torpedoes that were first produced during the Clone Wars. The primary profile of the bunker buster was to destroy hidden bunkers and buried command posts during a siege. These weapons continued to see usage for many decades, because their basic design was exceptionally effective. The outer casing of the bunker buster was filled with thermal detonators that were set off by the impact with the ground, allowing the inner weapon to bury itself deep below the surface. The initial impact triggered a time-delayed explosion within the inner weapon, detonating the main payload of proton bombs only after it had been buried in the ground. (SWI64, DN2)

Bunkurd Corporation
once based on Coruscant, this company operated several centuries prior to the Battle of Endor. They engineered a bacterium that could help break down the huge amount of waste coming out of Imperial City each day. The bacterium would eat the sludge and grime, converting it to more biodegradable by-products. The bacterium was responsible for a twenty-percent improvement in Coruscant's sewage problems. However, if the bacterium was consumed by humans, it would make them feel as if they had food poisoning. This became known as Bunkurd Sewer Disorder. Bunkurd later developed a way to contain the bacterium in a self-contained treatment system known as the Bunkurd Reclamation System. (WS)

Bunkurd Reclamation System
this water and sewage treatment system was developed by Bunkurd Corporation. It used the bacterium it developed for use on Coruscant, but contained it an isolated system that could be attached to existing treatment facilities. (WS)

Bunkurd Sewer Disorder
this disease is contracted when a human consumes the specialized bacterium created to combat waste disposal problems on Coruscant. The bacterium, engineered by Bunkurd Corporation, broke down garbage into biodegradable by-products. However, if consumed by humans, the bacterium caused a gastrointestinal disorder that resembled food poisoning. (WS)

Bunky dunko
this Huttese word translated into Basic as "home" or "abode." (GMR5)

Buntra Tree
this tree is native to the planet Orellon II. (SWJ2)

Bunurrut
this being was the Captain of the gunship Vigor and a member of the Peace Brigade during the early stages of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy. (NJOSB)

Bunyea, Kip
this man was part of a large ring of illegal narcotics dealers which was operating in the Core Worlds during the years following the Battle of Naboo. He was known among his associates as a hateful and unruly individual, which often had a negative impact on his business dealings. A bounty for his capture was isued by Aruk the Hutt, after Bunyea - who preferred to go by the nickname "The Kip" - reneged on a deal. Jango Fett eventually claimed the bounty, during his search for Jervis Gloom. (BH)

Bur
this individual was Dolph's naval Commander on Almania. (TNR)

Bur
this was a common name among the members of the Yuzzum race. (GORW)

Bura
this Bothan name was given to newborn females. Translated into Basic, it meant "slender." (GCG, WOTC)

Buran Borsil
this male Nord was one of the eight members of the Twilight Class of the Galactic Outdoor Survival School who became part of the Alliance's Special Forces division. He held an honorary position on Eclipse Team, due mainly to his comraderie with the other members of the team. (AIR)

Burba of Strekk
this Swokes Swokes male was one of the many flatstenders who worked in The Tract, on his homeworld of Makem Te, during the last years of the Old Republic. (GORW)

Burbakker Teep
this male Gran was a noted smuggler and weapons runner during the years leading up to the Battle of Naboo, until he was captured and brought to justice by Jango Fett. The Republic Security Force enlisted the aid of bounty hunters after Teep was implicated in the destruction of several RSF facilities. (BH)

Burborok
this Sedrian warrior was a follower of Karak. (BGS)

Burbu
this Rodian scientist found himself the target of farmers and environmentalists when he began researching the jevesects that were native to the planet Herzob, during the height of the New Order. The jevesects had proven to be formidable vermin on Herzob, and Burbu's experiments were aimed at discovering why the pests died shortly after they were exported from the planet. The farmers and environmentalists were trying to ensure that the jevesects weren't used biological weapons on other agricultural worlds. (WOTC)

Burc'ya
this Mandalorian word literally translated into Basic as "mate" or "buddy." (OWS)

Burdock
this great philosopher was once quoted as saying, "If crime did not pay, there would be very few criminals." (SEE)

Bureau of Acculturation
this was the primary body of the Old Republic which dealt with the assimilation of new cultures and civlizations into the galactic communities. (GSE)

Bureau of Operations
a divison of Imperial Intelligence which handles many of the surveillance, infiltration, counterintelligence, and assassination missions for the Empire. (ISB)

Bureau of Patriotic Defense
this governmental agency was formed on the planet Troxar during the Clone Wars, and was ostensibly neutral. However, its members were loyal to the Separatists, and had planned to feign surrendering to the Old Republic in order to allow Separatist forces to move in and take the planet after clone trooper forces were pulled out. Darth Sidious instructed Count Dooku to forestall this action, using Troxar as a battleground where Republic forces continued to be killed for no apparent reason. (YDR)

Bureau of Punishments
a divison of Imperial government set up by Palpatine, their charter allowed them to discover new and unique ways to punish those individuals and races that did not agree with the New Order. (COJ)

Bureau of Revenue
this Imperial agency was charged with setting and levying the taxes required to maintain the Empire. (GG8)

Bureau of Science and Travel
this minor Imperial administration was based in the Duro System, during the years leading up to the Battle of Yavin. (RESB)

Bureau of Scouting and Exploration Services
this is technically the full name of the New Republic Scout Service. (GG8)

Bureau of Ships and Services
this agency assigns unique transponder codes to all of the galaxy's starship. It is often referred to as the BoSS. A bureau office is located in most major spaceports throughout the galaxy. BoSS has been an fixture of intergalactic travel for several millenia, surviving the scourge of the Empire and the birth of the New Republic while remaining totally neutral. Most of the positions within BoSS are filled on a hereditary basis, so the BoSS is as much an intergalactic clan as it is a civil bureaucracy. It ensures its usefulness and independence in two ways: it keeps its computer files stored in nearly indecipherable codes, and it has remained neutral to any galactic confrontation. This neutrality is formed from a simple rule: whoever rules the galaxy "inherits" the BoSS. (RPG, GG7, CFG, VOF)

Bureau of Xenology
this ancient branch of the Old Republic was responsible for cataloguing the incredible variety of sentient life in the known galaxy. (TOJC)

Bureau Seals
these Imperial Customs container seals are thin plastic strips and stickers used to seal shipping containers. Within the strips are tiny microchips, as well as a special dissolving agent. The strips are bonded to the locks or latches of containers, and permanently mark the container during transport. Seals which match an Imperial inspections listing are passed through Customs without intervention. A quick scan of the microchips will reveal the seal's identification. If the seal is roughly handled or broken, the dissolving agent is released and destroys the seal. (SWJ9)

Bureaucracy Blues
a song written and played by the band Red Shift Limit. It was first released on the compilation entitled Limited Warfare, and was banned by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9)

Bureaucrat's Triumph
this military CR90 Corvette is at the heart of the defenses for the planet Algara II. It is supported by twelve Z-95 Headhunters. (PG2)

Burellion Tiy
this Sullustan worked in the Outer Rim Territories as a used starships salesbeing. He made a living buying used ships from SoroSuub Corporation and then making them available at enticing prices to the general public. Like many Sullustans, Tiy felt that SoroSuub needed to break away from the Empire and support the Alliance. He eventually became an Alliance operative, using his contacts within SoroSuub to gather Imperial military intelligence during his travels. He then arranged to turn this information over to the Alliance. His hatred of the Empire is strong, and he once sold an Imperial garrison a group of sabotaged patrol ships. The ships gave off electromagnetic signatures that told their ships' sensors that there were X-Wings in the area. To his delight, the Imperials increased their patrols and their defenses in a virtually barren area of space. (CRO)

Burellion's Deal
this SoroSuub light transport was owned and operated by Burellion Tiy during the height of the New Order. (CRO)

Burg
this Gamorrean served as a guard aboard the Masquerade, working for Elwis Bontraar during the last years of the Old Republic. (WOA22)

Burgo Teage
this Herglic was a infamous black marketeer was hired by Gaen Drommel to locate hyperdrive parts for the damaged Guardian during the early years of the New Order. Cryle Cavv managed to get Burgo roaring drunk, but failed to obtain information on the location of the Guardian before Burgo's enforcer, Gronk, showed up. (SWJ15)

Burke
an Alliance modified Corvette operative during the Galactic Civil War. (TIE)

Burll-ikem-Tiz-Sah
this was the largest of the wondrous tree-cities built by the Gazaran in the rainsforests of the planet Veron. Located on the northern coast of the continent of Ganzka, this city was home to more than 350,000 Gazaran. (PG1)

Burna Trade Route
this hyperspace route wound through the Lesser Plooriod Cluster. Together with the Entana Run, it formed the boundary of Urce Space. (AIR)

Burnal Terrup
this Devaronian male served as the first assistant to Abav Ghart, and was Ghart's opposite in many respected. A member of the Void Demons for more than a decade, Terrup worn a tattered blue and orange uniform. He was a manipulative being, always seemingly one step away from becoming psychotic. (PG1)

Burn-fungus
this mold was native to the planet Ryloth, and gave off an odd odor when harvested. The Twi'leks discovered that clumps of burn-fungus could be set afire, and would burn for several hours, giving off an aromatic smoke while providing a meager light. (PSPG)

Burnin Konn
this planet was located in the Anoat Sector of the galaxy, in the heart of the Ivax Nebula. This planet was one of the sector's most profitable mining worlds, with rich veins of dolovite and kammris found in its crust. However, the near-continual mining of the planet stripped away all of its native plantlife, leaving it a dusty wasteland. (WOA33)

Burning Bridges
a song written and played by Annadale Fayde. It was first released as part of the compilation Emotional Hostages, and has been given a scarlet rating by the Imperial Board of Culture. (GG9)

Burning Deck, The
a run-down drinking establishment in the Corellian sector of Nar Shaddaa's spaceport. It is one of the three most popular hangouts for Corellian spacers, and is a dismal, crowded bar. (DE2)

Burning Moon Range
this group of seven active volcanic mountains was located on the planet Kintan, and formed the western coastline of the Gluss'elta Sea. The seven volcanoes continually belched lava to the surface, where it flowed through the Canyon of Despair in what was known as the Fire River. (GORW)

Burning Plains
this region of the planet Mustafar was named for the fact that it was continually on fire, as free-flowing lave heated the surrounding rocks to extremely high temperatures. (SWGAL)

Burning Pride
this Yuuzhan Vong warship was part of the fleet commanded by Shedao Shai, during the second wave of their invasion of the galaxy. It was commanded by Deign Lian, until Lian assumed command in the wake of Shedao Shai's death on Ithor. (DTR)

Burning Snake
this creature, native to the moon Yavin 13, is an effective solar collector. Unlike most creatures on the moon, the burning snakes come out during the day and bask in the sun, absorbing incredible amounts of heat and converting that energy into fuel to sustain itself. They can grow to be up to three meters in length. (GG2)

Burning Snake
this was the name given to the constellation Eryon by the natives of the planet Coruscant. (YDR)

Burning Vengeance
this was one of two Imperial Star Destroyers, along with the Legacy, which were equipped with prototype weapons systems at the Kuat Drie Yards, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. They were dispatched to the planet Belgaroth for testing. House Andrim, which developed the weapons system, hired a group of freelance agents to investigate the ships and ascertain the effectiveness of the weapons, so that they could negotiate a fair price for them. (CCW)

Burning, The
this was the name given to a torture method in which a blaster was set to its lowest power output. The weapon was then used to burn the flesh from the victim's bones. The blaster's beam was set so that the bone remained intact but scorched, and the victim could see what was happening to them. Very few victims ever withheld information when tortured by this method. The person administering the torture usually started at the toes and worked their way up the leg toward the chest and head. (HSE)

Burning, The
this was the name given to a specific arc of the unusual, figure-eight orbit of the planet Byss. During the period of The Burning, the planet moved directly between the twin stars of Byss and Abyss, baking with heat and radiation until most of the planet was scorched. (GG4, UANT)

Burnout
a slang term referring to the loss of a starship's power plant. (ESBR)

Burn-out Creepage
this was a term used by starship pilots to describe the progressive loss of shipboard systems that occurred when a ship was badly damaged, either in combat or by being stuck. Quite often, the loss of one or two key systems caused subsequent failures in other systems, creating the burn-out creepage and rendering the ship inoperable. (HSE)

Burnout, The
this space station was located in Thaereian space during the last decades of the Old Republic. It was known as one of the nastiest places a being could ever visit, and all manner of criminal activities occurred within its bulkheads: spice smuggling, slave trading, gunrunning, and information brokering were just the beginning. What made the existence of The Burnout hard to understand was the Thaereian Military's public stance against any sort of criminal activity. If the Military was so worried about protection, reasoned the natives of the Cularin System, why did it allowed something like The Burnout to exist in its own backyard? (LFCW)

Burr Millet
see Burrmillet (YDR)

Burr, Tama
this woman and her band of criminals operated one of the largest black-market organizations on the planet Recopia, trafficking all manner of exotic, semi-sentient creatures. Burr also dealt with non-sentient creatures, although the profit margins were much smaller. She specialized in avian creatures, and much of her estate was dedicated to their care and keeping. (CCW)

Burra Fish
this fish, native to Dathomir, swims in mudholes. (CPL)

Burrbrush
a plant native to the planet Endor. (AT)

Burren
this was one of the most common human surnames encountered in the galaxy. (GCG)

Burren, Tal
this dark-skinned man was a lowly grade-four technician who served with Major Ivak, under the command of Ysanne Isard. When Ivak was coerced by Mara Jade and subdued, Burren provided Isard several methods of recapturing Jade and punishing Ivak. He was promoted by Isard for his loyalty and ingenuity during the search for Mara Jade, eventually ending up on Isard's personal staff. (MJEH)

Burrid, Sk'kot
this member of the Alliance armed forces was part of Bria Tharen's Red Hand Squadron. He came down with a fever shortly before the attack on the Helot's Shackle. He recovered, and was part of the assault team that went to Ylesia and eliminated the Besadii operations there. However, like the rest of the Red Hands, Sk'kot was killed on Toprawa as they supported the resistance there. (RD)

Burrk
a former stormtrooper who had deserted the Empire following the Battle of Endor, Burrk was discovered by Luke Skywalker and Callista on Hoth, where he and his crew were illegally hunting Wampas for their pelts. Burrk had teamed up with two sibling Cathars, Nodon and Nonak, thinking that they were formidable hunters. They were ambushed by Wampas on a run, on which they were hosting Drom Guldi, and the Wampas accidentally hit the auto-destruct sequence for his ship. The ship exploded before they could fight off the Wampas, and they were stranded. Burrk was killed when the Wampas managed to break into the remnants of Echo Base the Burrk and his team were using as a shelter. (DS)

Burrmillet
this was one of the primary grains grown by the Salliche Agricultural Corporation on the planet Ruan. It was also grown on a number of other worlds, and was used in the production of raw flour and various breads and cereals. (JE, COD)

Burrower
a genus of omnivorous creature native to the moon Yavin 8, the rodent-like burrowers come in all shapes and sizes. The smallest are the Mosshoppers, and the largest are the Lopers. (GG2)

Burrowing Detonator
this mobile, robotic explosive is used to mine open areas. They have a limited range, but their mobility allows them to be set down in an area and they disperse themselves. Like standard landmines, they bury themselves just below the surface and lie waiting for someone to step on them. Unlike landmines, they can also move periodically, making their recovery nearly impossible. (ROM)

Burrowing Spider Droid
see Dwarf Spider Droid. (SWDB)

Bursa
native to the swamps of the planet Naboo, the bursa was a large pachyderm characterized by its immense shoulders. The snout of the bursa was dominated by a pair of tusks, and their hunching shoulders were crowned with wondrous, feather-like tufts of hair. The bursa was carnivorous by nature, and was often trained by Gungans as a circus animal. It was believed that the bursas pre-dated even the Gungans in the evolution of Naboo, and that the early Gungans were often attacked by groups of bursas. These wild bursas were believed to have been driven into extinction by the early Gungan Grand Army, although a tamer species survived until at least the Battle of Naboo. (WSW, GB)

Bursk
this Imperial soldier held the rank of Sergeant Major during the Battle of Hoth. Bursk was known as a cunning planner and tactician, and led the most brutal of all the snowtrooper squadrons into Echo Base during the Empire's rout of the Alliance. (CCG9)

Burska
this cold world, located in the Mid Rim near the Unknown Regions, was covered with tundra due to its location in the system. Despite the frigid conditions and intense hailstorms that poelted the planet with ice, life managed to thrive on the planet. The average hailstone which struck the planet was roughly fifteen centimeters in diameter, or about the size of a human head, making these storms particularly dangerous. Because of the existence of Burskan gundarks, explorers during the last centuries of the Old Republic had the planet declared as an environmental preserve, hoping to discover more about the gundarks and why they were so different than their cousins. (WOTC)

Burskan Gundark
this variant on the common gundark was native to the planet Burska, where it evolved to survive in the harsh tundra of the planet. Its hide was incredibly think and tough, evidently an evolutionary response to the strong hailstorms that pelted the planet with ice. These gundarks were also tougher than most other species, able to withstand the punishment of storms as well as the frigid temperatures of Burska. Interestingly, Burskan gundarks were also very docile compared to their cousins, and had a calming effect on other gundarks when placed in proximity to one another. The violent nature associated with gundarks remained intact, but was somehow dormant in the Burskan gundarks. These gundarks also were fond of soft, fluffy objects, and were known to violently protect a small piece of carpet from other gundarks. Physically, Burskan gundarks resemble the typical gundark, with four prehensile arms and large ears. Burskan gundarks, however, lived just five years in the wild, despite being the dominant predator on the planet. Infant gundarks were raised by their parents for a year, until the father left the family. The mother continued to provide food and shelter for another few months before abandoning the young gundark to fend for itself. (WOTC)

Bursoll II
this planet was the homeworld of a near-human race. It was also known to have heavy deposits of rare, radioactive minerals that were used in certain manufacturing processes. (GORW)

Bursthed
this Imperial Governor served as the leader of Bissillirus System during the early years of the Galactic Civil War, and was later promoted to governor of the planet Ruten in the years following the Battle of Endor. He was responsible for keeping the population docile while readying the planet for the contstruction of a new base. In his personal time, Bursthed maintained an elaborate collection of exotic pets, a hobby that was started when his courtiers gave him a miniature dewback after attending the annual Ruten Pet Show. (TSK, GMK)

Burst-tracker
this was the name given to any tracking device which sent out a regular burst of information, rather than a continuous stream, to help avoid detection. (SWJ11)

Burthan
this element is often extruded into thin threads, which are used to reinforce metals and ferrocrete structures. It is a light-weight material. (CFG)

Burtiin
this Wookiee owned a Trast A-A2 repulsor truck, which was stolen by F'ej D'aw in an effort to get Nawnum the Hutt away from Gennan Var. (IA)

Burtola, J.K.
this young child was a member of the Bear Clan, training under Master Yoda at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant during the year leading up to the Clone Wars. (SWDB)

Burtt
this man was part of the Alliance team sent to scout the planet Arbra as a possible location for a new base of operations, in the wake of the Battle of Hoth. He was captured when a slivilith attacked their camp, but the sharpshooting of Leia Organa managed to free him before the slivilith could make off with him. (MC55)

Burukt
this was one of the many names given to male Bothans. In the Bothan language, it meant "firm-minded" or "hard-headed." (GCG, WOTC)

Bus
this Shyriiwook word was used as the prefix to many Wookiee names. It translated into Basic as "home", "life", or "tree", and could be combined with one or more suffixes to form a complete Wookiee name. (GMR10, GCG)

Busskish
this was one of the more common names used by Trandoshan hunters. Like most Trandoshan names, it was reserved for males, but could be adopted by those rare females who became hunters. In the Trandoshan language, the name meant "kills from a distance". (GCG)

Busurra
this crippled Wookiee, who lost an eye due to Imperial torture, was Loom Carplin's right-hand man at the Atrivis Resistance Group's base on Generis. He has a brilliant knack for organization and administration. He was usually accompanied by his translator droid, C3-L1. (RASB)

Butana
meaning "flamboyant", this was one of the most common names among Rodian females. These names generally described characteristics of historical individuals, and different Rodian clans used up to three names to describe an individual. (GCG)

Butcher
this was the model name of a heavy-bladed vibro-axe. IG-88 had a Butcher vibro-blade added to his onboard arsenal of weapons. (VD)

Butcher of Baummu
this was the nickname given to Imperial Captain Briera by the Alliance, during the height of the Galactic Civil War. (SWJ10)

Butcher of Krant, The
see Yittreas. (GB)

Butcher of Montellian Serat
this was the monicker given to the Devaronian Kardue'sai'Malloc, who later hid under the alias of Labria. The nickname was given to Kardue'sai'Malloc because he executed over 700 of his fellow Devaronians, at the behest of the Empire, at Montellian Serat. Kardue was eventually caught by Boba Fett, somce fifteen years after the Battle of Hoth. (MTS, TBH)

Butcher of Renatasia
this was the name given to Vuffi Raa by Klyn Shanga and the survivors of the Imperial attack on Renatasia III, during the early years of the New Order. Many Renatasians believed that it was Vuffi Raa who provided the information that allowed the Imperial fleet to invade the system. However, the Renatasians had been fooled into this belief by the true mastermind of the set-up, the Ottdefa Osuna Whett. When Shanga finally realized Whett's true nature, he abandoned his vendetta against Vuffi Raa and ordered his men to destroy Whett. (LCS)

Butcherbug
native to the planet Dagobah, the butcherbug was a multilegged, armored insect that spun a tough, wire-like web in the roots of the gnarltree. Animals that failed to detect the web and ran into it were cut into pieces, which the butcherbug then consumed at its leisure. (ISU, WSW)

Butcher's Scimitar
see Petranaki Scimitar (GORW)

Butler's Cove
a previously uninhabited planet in the Stribos System, this planet was chosen by Soron Hegerty as a refuge for the Ssither that managed to escape the Demophon System. It was unrecorded in Imperial records. It had a local day of 25 standard hours, and a year of 380 local days. It was named for the pirate who discovered it; he hoped to use it as a base from which to raid the Demophon System, but he was killed on his first raid, and all information on the planet was lost. (SN)

Butter newt
a small salamander found on Bakura, it is extremely primitive and has a limited nervous system. (TB)

Butterbat
this was the popular name for the species of creature known as Bogan's Brown Nafen. (COG)

Buttmalia
this Huttese word translated into Basic as "a bet." (GMR5)

Buttonwood
this hardwood is found in rocky and desert-like environments, growing in small, tight rings that make the wood extremely tough. (POT)

Buubu ru ruubu
this phrase was used by the members of the Colony, and roughly translated into Basic as an indication of impatience. (DN1)

Buula Nen
this Chevin crimelord operated from an asteroid base he named Buula's Rocky Home. He was feared throughout the Telanka System and parts of the Outer Rim, and maintained control of his criminal forces by planting truthful rumors about hidden explosives sprinkled throughout Buula's Rocky Home. (HAS)

Buula's Raiders
this pirate gang worked for Buula Nen during the Galactic Civil War. Like most of Buula Nen's operations, the Raiders were based out of Buula's Rocky Home. (HAS)

Buula's Rocky Home
this asteroid base, located in the Vessar Asteroid Belt, was owned and operated by the Chevin crimelord Buula Nen, during the height of the New Order. The asteroid itself had two nodes, with the command center and living areas in the small node, and hangar space and weapons systems in the larger node. (HAS)

Buuper Torsckil Abbey Devices
this was one of the major starshipwrights found on the planet Utapau, during the last decades of the Old Republic. (X3)

Buurubuur, ubu ru
this was a phrase used by a Killik member of the Colony to indicate that they were unable to continue working, due to illness. (DN2)

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