Myke

Last Updated: 04/05/2026

Name: Myke

Classification: Humanoid (Near-Human)

Homeworld: Unknown

Coloration: Tan, Grayish-Green, or Grayish-Blue

Biology: Mykes are a near-Human species with a fairly unique origin. They are seemingly implied to be a distant descendant of the Sith species, due primarily to a suspiciously similar language/writing system. However, because they do not possess the Sith’s distinct red pigmentation, it seems possible the Myke are specifically the product of Sith-Human interbreeding, similar to other Sith hybrids such as Ludo Kressh or Marka Ragnos. Like the Sith, Mykes possessed two pointed growths extending from their chin. They also always seemed to have jet black hair (although it could grow white with age), with skin that was usually a pale tan or gray in coloration, though could occasionally even taken on a greenish or bluish hue. Their height, weight, build, and other physical features are almost identical to that of Humans, although their eyes could possess pink irises and were almost always observed to be squinted or protected, possibly due to a sensitivity to bright lights attributed to their pale nature. It seemed their lifespans may have been similar to that of Humans as well.

Lore: Honestly not much is known about the Mykes, as they were, again, essentially implied to be a hybrid species, and thus, did not possess homeworld or potentially centralized population center such as other more traditional races. In fact, it seems they really didn’t make their presence known to the galaxy until the waning days of the Galactic Civil War and the rise of the New Republic. Many Mykes appeared to have a penchant for falling into lives of crime, often serving as either pirates or occasionally fully fledged crime lords. They spoke little of their history or people, and were not generally seen associating with one another, although this is much more likely due to their spread out nature than any underlying interpersonal reasons. Interestingly, the Mykes were considered Human-like enough to gain access into the Empire’s ranks, and faces much less discrimination than other alien species at the hands of the generally xenophobic regime, though obviously, they weren’t shielded from it entirely.

Continuity: Mykes only exist within Star Wars Legends, and because of their connection to certain EU events and ideas such as the expanded Sith race and Thrawn’s Resurgent Empire (both of which have been made Canon to some degree since I first wrote this article though still not the extreme we once saw), there’s a decent chance we’ll never see them again, at least in their existing state. Even then, only three named Mykes were actually found in the EU, so information on them has always been sparse.

Unexplored: There’s definitely a lot of potential for exploration within the Mykes. Of course, most of the questions will be within the context of Legends specifically, but there are always ways to fit them into Canon. The first thing to explore would be what their exact relation to the ancient Sith species might have been. Are they truly descendants, was it just a popular misconception in-universe based off of their languages, or did they possibly just make up the idea and adopt the language long ago to essentially gain “species clout.” If they are hybrids, is it definitively between Sith and Humans, or maybe another second humanoid species entirely?

We also need to dive into the basics of their lore, such as if they might actually have a world they would call their “home planet” or “point-of-origin,” or if they are simply hybrid descendants, are they so spread across the galaxy that there was never any localized group? Why do most seem to have an aversion to bright lights, is it an evolutionary trait or something they developed from living somewhere specifically over the years? Do they ever come in contact with each other, or were their so few that this would never even really be an eventuality? Do they possess any forms of collective culture, traditions, history, religions, habits, etc., or are they all just products of the environments and cultures they were individually raised in? There’s a lot to work with here, so whosoever chooses to tackle this should just have fun with it! (Additional illustrations or depictions, especially in other styles/mediums, would never hurt either!)

Additional Notes: The Mykes aren’t the most unique looking creatures in the Star Wars galaxy, that’s for sure. They’re basically a half step away from just being Humans it would seem. But in the context of the EU specifically, and with the hints toward their relationship to the Sith, they open up a lot of possibilities about genetics and heritages and even the nature of the Force and the Dark Side itself. No Myke has ever been shown to possess any sort of Force abilities, but it’s not stated that they can’t? Would they be more attuned to the Dark side of the Force like we saw with a handful of other species in Legends? Or does their past and family not determine their current lifestyles, actions, and links to the Living Force? It’s definitely worth writing about and could open up some great opportunities for storytelling that parallel themes like those found in “Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” or similar media!

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