Lupr’or

Last Updated: 02/04/2026

Name: Lupr’or

Humanoid: Yes

Classification: Near-Human

Homeworld: Unknown (Luprora)

Coloration: Blue or Green

Biology: The Lupr’or were a species that relatively strongly resembled Humans, possessing the same general height, weight, build, and frame, being humanoids with two arms, two legs, and one head, with the same number of digits, hair placement, etc. Where they primarily differed was in their coloration, with Lupr’or pigmentation being anywhere from light green to greenish-blue. The irises in their eyes could also be a bright yet pale green, blue, or gray, and their hair could be green, dark gray, or black in coloration. Additionally, the species had serrated teeth, incredibly sharp cheekbones, and downward angle creases on their foreheads and noses. The species spoke a language known as “Lupre’en,” with those specifically dwelling on Luprora known to speak a strange dialect of it, though it’s unclear whether or not they had the capacity to correctly pronounce Galactic Basic Standard. Their Lupre’en seemed to add additional syllables to words such as names not found within their vocabulary (represented by apostrophes mid-word). It was believed the Lupr’or or Luprora had evolved from a similar precursor species, though it’s unclear what this species was named, nor if any of them also still existed among the galaxy.

Lore: The Lupr’or were a species hailing from an unidentified planet sometime in the distant past of the “modern” Star Wars eras, and it remains unclear if the species had always been called that, naming their future colony after them, or if the colonists adopted the name Lupr’or sometime after arriving on Luprora (more than likely the former given the name of their language which seems to predate the exodus of their homeworld). Expanding on those events, it was said that at some point in the past the Lupr’or had been a mighty species with many great technologies that they eventually became too reliant on. From weapons to spacecraft, many believed it was ruining their culture, and so it was decided that they would leave it all behind. It us unclear if the entire species participated in this event, or just a breakaway sect who were tired of their current lifestyles, but a large number of Lupr’or boarded colony ships and simply left, wandering the galaxy until they found an uncharted, seemingly uninhabited planet named Luprora.

Located within the Luprora System of the “Unknown Regions” section of space, Luprora was a planet known for it’s harsh landscapes, with deep seas and rocky cliffs, lacking little in the way of vegetation, land or sky-dwelling animals, or even seemingly clean drinking water. Still, for a species who wanted a fresh beginning dealing with the hardships of living instead of being spoiled, this world would do. After landing, the Lupr’or colonists would burn and bury all of their ships, destroying nearly all advanced technologies they brought with them, and intentionally starting primitive villages. These including simple structures, with distinctive armor and cloaks, as well as developing simple boats and fishing equipment, allowing them to survive almost exclusively off of the sea. And for a time, the species seemed to thrive, simplistically of course, living off the land, which they believe provided them, beginning to almost worship the planet itself.

However, a few generations down the line, something began to change. The climate worsened, causing the waters to rise as constant violent thunderstorms cloaked the planet. This would damage many settlements and ruin what few farmlands the Lupr’or had come to establish. Additionally, massive tentacled monstrosities known as Tsw’ells awoke, rising from the depths and plaguing the shores of Luprora. With their long limbs and toothy jaws, they would consume any Lupr’or who did not exercise caution when approaching the oceans, making fishing instantly a much more dangerous and less rewarding task. And finally, a species of humanoid, almost shark-like folk would develop sentience, dubbed the R’ora, leaving the seas and developing primitive settlements across the various Luprora islands, eviscerating any Lupr’or they came across with extreme prejudice.

The Lupr’or, once praising the ground they lived on, now believed the planet had turned against them. They questioned what they had done to upset the world, hoping they were not now perceived as parasites across the land the land, but they received no answer. Wanting to stay away from the weaponry of their ancestors, they also took a pacifistic stance when it came to the R’ora, leading to a one-sided slaughter, one population slowly growing as the other rapidly declined. Slowly but surely, the Lupr’or were pushed back from their land, abandoning settlements one-by-one until only one populated city remained. Nestled among dangerous jagged peaks, this community seemingly housed only a few hundred Lupr’or at best by the time they were visited for the first time in a long time by outsiders from the stars.

Immediately following the destruction of Starkiller Base (formerly known as the planet Ilum) in 34 ABY, two First Order TIE Fighters arrived on the planet. The first to land was piloted by Lieutenant Sol Rivas, while the second, which crashed, contained three passengers, the infamous Captain Phasma, pilot TN-3465, and the droid BB-K8. The former had discovered evidence of Phasma having used her credentials to shut off the station’s shield defenses while at gunpoint, a cowardly act she had otherwise fully erased the record of. Having failed the assassinate the only “witness,” Phasma had commandeered the TIE fighter containing TN-3465 and the droid that was performing maintenance on her craft, claiming Rivas was responsible for the shields and that they must capture the traitor immediately. Unfortunately, due to the fighter’s repairs not being fully completed, their landing had not been as smooth as their target. Though, in a twist of fate, Rivas had ended up captured by the R’ora while the pursuing trio had evaded them.

After stealing disguises from an empty enclosure and fighting off a long Tsw’ell, Phasma and company were approached by a party of Lupr’or who invited them back to the last city. Fortunately, given that they spoke a variation of the more commonly known Lupre’en language, communication was not impossible. They convened with the current leader of the Lupr’or, a man named Jair’i. Impressed that Phasma had singlehandedly taken down one of the massive kaiju, he recounted the history of his people to her, before offering to aide her in helping find her “friend” who had been taken by the natives. Manipulating the Lupr’or, Phasma accepted this offer, and they were sent off to scout the location where the R’ora held him with the help of a guide Dar’en. He feared they would not keep their prisoner alive forever, and though TN-3465, currently simply going by the nickname “Pilot,” assumed they could just let him die, Phasma’s paranoia meant she had to ensure his death at her very hands.

The trip was short, however the daunting island fortress where Rivas was held was surrounded by water infested with what appeared to be at least a half a dozen Tsw’ell, who seemed to have maybe formed some sort of symbiotic relationship with the R’ora, though this technically remained unconfirmed. Formulating a plan, the scouting party returned to the village, where Phasma crossed paths with a young girl wearing a unique necklace. After some snooping, which included meeting with the girl’s great grandmother, Ali’ane, who revealed the necklace had been a selfish memento taken from one of their long-buried spacecraft, Phasma convinced the girl to lead them to where said ship was. It turns out one surviving hauler remained buried beneath the rocks, not yet taken by the sea, which was the exact final piece Phasma required to complete her plan.

Returning to the village once more, Phasma revealed her true identity to the crowd of surviving Lupr’or as an officer of the First Order, telling them they could no longer live in fear and they must fight back against those who had taken so much from them. Rallying the crowds, she managed to convince them to abandon their peaceful ways and take the fight to the R’ora stronghold where Rivas was held providing them with weapons salvaged from the unearthed craft. Having gained herself an army of every well-bodied man, woman, and child, they would spend a short time preparing before storming the fortress. They utilized components from the hauler to pour a consistent current into the surrounding waters, electrocuting the nearby Tsw’ell to death. Afterwards, the Lupr’or would follow Phasma to the island in boats, scaling the cliff walls and looking down upon the army or R’ora brandishing primitive blades. Fired up and encouraged under the banner of a new leader who had related to their struggles with experiences from her own childhood, Phasma’s Lupr’or army would immediately jump into the fray, giving her the opportunity to sneak past and locates Rivas.

The Captain made quick work silencing the Lieutenant, but not before the pilot could secretly overhear him admitting he knew exactly what Phasma had done. Upon exiting, the pilot inquired if they would not help the Lupr’or fight, but Phasma revealed she knew they would lose from the start, and had ensured their extinction with this little ruse. Every healthy Lupr’or would seemingly perish that day as they were completely overwhelmed by the animalistic R’ora, leaving only the young, elderly, and sickly back at the village where they would surely perish. As a final act of covering her trail, Phasma would eliminate both BB-K8 and TN-3465, abandoning the planet and leaving behind a trail of death, the native sea folk now having full domain over their homeworld. Phasma’s report would seemingly mention little of the Lupr’or, and the First Order had deemed the planet inhospitable among their records. If any members of the species still remained from prior to the exodus, we do not know about them, however it’s safe to assume that sometime shortly following 34 ABY, the Lupr’or of Luprora went completely extinct.

Continuity: The Lupr’or are a species exclusive to Star Wars Canon, technically coming exclusively from the “Captain Phasma” comic miniseries.

Unexplored: Despite the small glimpse into their lives shortly before their seeming extinction, there are so many questions surrounding the Lupr’or. For starters, where did the species originally come from? What sort of creature might they have evolved from, and when did they first develop sentience, was their great technological empire one of the earlier powers in the universe? Were these predecessors well known, maybe allies or enemies of the Galactic Republic, or did they keep to their own territories? Were they called the Lupr’or at that time, or did they go by another name, what was the name of their homeworld, and what was the surface and climate of the planet like? How expansive were they, how big was their population at their height, and what sorts of technologies did they develop that they would eventually come to abhor? Did the aversion to a reliance on technology cause a civil war among their ancestors, or did the entire species collectively choose to leave their pampered lives behind? If the former is true, would that mean the baseline Lupr’or are still around now the the Luprora natives are gone, and would that explain how the language had become known across the galaxy, or is the species truly extinct?

On that note, since we didn’t see them fully wiped out, is it possible some members of the Luprora Lupr’or survived, maybe escaping their final battle, staying behind in the village and defending the young and weak from counterattacks, or even being nomads or belonging to other hidden villages that may have survived outside of the final known population center? And going back a bit, what was the timeline of their arrival on Luprora? How long ago did they make their exodus, how long did they wander through space, and is it possible they sought this world out specifically as opposed to just stumbling upon it? When did they arrive, how long had they been there as a whole, and how long did they live in the planet’s “favor” before it seemingly turned against them? When did the Tsw’ells awake, and when did the R’ora develop sentience? How big was the Luprora population at it’s peak, how many villages and farms dotted its sparse surfaces, and how quickly did it take for it all to crumble into one final holdout?

Moving on a bit more to their overall traits, how did the Lupr’or adapt to a diet almost exclusively of fish, especially after their farms were washed away? What did their language sound like? Did they have any other distinct anatomical or biological traits we’re unaware of, how close to baseline Humans internally? Did they potentially possess elongated lifespans, as it almost seems like the elderly Ali’ane may have been one of the original Lupr’or to arrive on Luprora? What sorts of traditions, rituals, philosophies, and habits did the species possess? Did they com to the world with any established religions, and how might those have evolved or adapted to accommodate their new belief that the planet they lived on now dictated their survival? What exactly caused all of the sudden changes that made their lives so difficult? Simple climate changes, maybe something related to the Dark Side of the Force, or is it possible the world truly was alive? Wouldn’t be the first sapient planet in the universe. Alongside answers to all of these questions, tackling any of the other general worldbuilding traits I commonly mention, as well as additional appearances, especially across other types of media, would go a long way in making this species truly stand out!

Additional Notes: They’re not the worst of the generic blue/green near-Humans in Star Wars, but still blue/green Humans nonetheless. I like the sort of ambiguity surrounding their existence, and while I do think it serves the narrative better that those found on Luprora are wiped out due to Phasma’s direct intervention, I sorta hope other members of the species are still alive elsewhere and we see a bit more of them and their original empire in some other piece of media someday. I know it’s not incredibly likely when it comes to these one-off races designed specifically for short comic series, but at the very least they got a name and backstory, which is more than a lot of them, so I will choose to hold out hope. It’s also, obviously, one that could be adapted into live action fairly easily, just required a few facial prosthetics and some body paint. Honestly, they’re not too far off from the Hamadryas from the “Holiday Special” and a couple of the lower effort background humanoids from shows like “The Mandalorian,” so maybe there’s some relation there waiting to be made by a Story Group member!

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