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a race of three-eyed humanoids native to the planet Kinyen, the Gran have tan skin. Their eyes are set out away from their heads on thick stalks, and they have large ears. Their eyes are adapted for seeing into the visible spectrum as well as the infrared spectrum. They evolved from a herbivorous species, and have two ruminant stomachs to digest their food. Note that Dark Rendezvous indicates that Grans have four stomachs. The females have three breasts, which they use to suckle their young. In general, Gran are peaceful and hospitable, and no conflicts have been noted in their 10,000 year history. They are strongly attached to their families and their race in general; all Gran mate for life, with the survivor usually dying of a broken heart shortly after its mate's death. Their infrared sight allows the Gran to detect their companion's emotional state. About 1,000 years before the Battle of Yavin, the Gran began traveling through space and establishing colonies on worlds such as Hok and Malastare. This separation created gaps in the civilization on Kinyen, and the leaders were forced to prevent more Grans from leaving as well as to prevent any form of immigration. This isolationism cut off the Gran colonies from their homeworld, and allowed the colonies to act independently. In the case of the Gran Protectorate of Malastare, it also removed them from the established social norms of Kinyen. The Gran race was hesitant to join the galactic community of the Old Republic, fearing that they would become diluted by huge distances. They remained isolated from the Republic, for the most part, and the Old Republic respected their wishes. After the birth of the New Order, the Gran organized peaceful protests against Palpatine's rule. However, they were quickly subjugated by the Empire. On their own, the Gran developed space travel, and have developed a healthy trade route with the Herglics.