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a race of water-breathing humanoids native to the planet Iskalon, these creatures have gills for breathing, large pointed ears, and small tendrils that flow from the corners of their mouths. They were known for their carefree, peaceful outlook on life, and they lacked any concept of privacy or shyness. It was assumed that an individual would only listen into another conversation if they had an interest in it, but any individual could join a discussion at any time. During the period following the Battle of Hoth, the Iskalonians were active members of the Alliance, having witnessed the Imperial atrocities on Telfrey and Gamandar. However, when Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa arrived on the planet, their presence attracted the notice of Imperial Admiral Tower. In his desire to earn a promotion and fame, he tried to destroy all life on Iskalon in an effort to kill the Alliance leaders. The entire city of Pavillion was destroyed, and a great number of Iskalonians lost their lives in the massive tidal wave created by Tower's missile. Although the Iskalonians agreed with the Alliance's motivations, the survivors decided to go into hiding and forbade the Alliance from returning to Iskalon.