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a humanoid race which possesses a limited ability to sense the Force, the Gotal have grey fur, and two cone-like horns on top of their heads. These horns are actually nerve-filled receptors that register the presence of infrared, radio, light, and electromagnetic emissions. These cones also have the ability to sense the presence of the Force as a vague buzzing. They come from a moon called Antar 4, and have an instinctual distrust of droids, for the droids' energy emissions foul up their sensitive horns. The Gotal have come to rely on their cones for a great many things and, as a consequence, they have a hard time interpreting the emotions of other races. This problem is rumored to have led to the Duinuogwuin-Gotal conflict. The one emotion most Gotal are sure of is love, and falling in love at first sight is a common occurance among prospective mates. When two Gotals mate, they do so for life and begin raising a family as soon as possible. The Gotal are a race of hunters, and have little or no political affiliations. They have one of the few societies which exists in a peaceful anarchy. The Gotal resisted entry into the Old Republic, but had absolutely no desire to join the Empire.