However, no scientist was ever able to spend enough time in close proximity to a group of Ganks to prove or even provide evidence for the theory. Indeed, they worked so well together that sentientologists hypothesized that Ganks possessed at least basic telepathic abilities that allowed them to remain in constant communication with one another. Although their society was divided into clans, they worked mostly in small groups of between two and five. Ganks rarely traveled alone they preferred to work in packs to achieve their goals. They otherwise had access to technology on par with the rest of galactic society, such as vibroblades. From their necks some Ganks hung a variety of objects, including old teeth. Other elements included pauldrons, a chestplate, a belt, a loincloth, pants, a holster, knee and elbow pads, gloves, knee-high boots, and small sheaths tied around the wrist to accommodate combat knives. A typical suit consisted of cobbled-together pieces, such as a prolate spheroid-shaped helmet with small holes at the front and two thin poles emerging from each side. They wore mechanized battle armor into combat. Ganks rarely left any flesh exposed, so few non-Ganks had any idea what they truly looked like. The species had no compunctions about premeditated murder, which lent them the nickname "Gank Killers." Their warlike ways and physical strength ranked the Ganks among the galaxy's most redoubtable fighters. They were in particular demand by the Hutts, who had enough Ganks on retainer to constitute a small army. What was well known was that the Ganks were a war-loving and regimented species, whose members enjoyed occupations that allowed them to fight and shed blood, such as that of assassin, bodyguard, bounty hunter, and mercenary. Outsiders similarly knew little of the organization of Gank society, or whether they had any central rulers at all. The exception was that the Ganks were fabled for their violent and ruthless nature even the slightest perceived insult was enough to throw a Gank into a violent rage of retaliation. It's your turn to disappear." ―A Gank Killer Īmong members of other species, precious little was known about Gank culture well into the days of the New Republic. These implants allowed Ganks to engage in silent communication with their fellows. They augmented their bodies with cybernetics, making them a species of cyborgs. Their heavy build afforded Ganks great strength, yet they were also spry runners. In contrast, their legs were relatively short over all, the average member of the species stood 1.6 meters tall. These capped two thickset, powerful arms, which terminated in hands with five fingers each. The head sat atop a thick neck, which emerged from between broad, strong shoulders. Small, mean-looking eyes peered from above the maw, and ears facilitated the sense of hearing. The typical member of the species had a face that was squared-off and yellow in color, the expression trapped in a perpetual snarl that non-Ganks found unattractive. The Ganks were a sentient humanoid species of fur-covered carnivores. Ain't ya got some easier job that needs doin', like takin' on a hundred Gank Killers?" ―Finhead Stonebone rejects Bogga the Hutt's suggestion that he kill Jedi Master Thon The Ganks wiped out the Porporites and then mounted a full-scale campaign of conquest against neighboring groups until stopped by the Jedi and the Galactic Republic. They were infamous throughout the galaxy for their role in the Gank Massacres, when they were hired by Neimoidian traders to protect them from the ravages of the Porporite species, who were intent on gaining access to ryll spice. There they often were found working for Hutts-acting as mercenaries, bounty hunters, bodyguards, and assassins. They relished opportunities for violent mayhem and massacring others, a joy that only embellished their reputation as bloodthirsty killers.Īmong the many mysteries surrounding the Ganks was the name of their true homeworld, since most members of the species resided on the Hutt-controlled industrial moon known as Nar Shaddaa. Ganks were rarely seen alone, as they moved around in packs and worked together to accomplish their aims.
They sported cybernetic implants that allowed them to communicate with one another silently. Under the armor Ganks were hairy and powerful, with yellow, squarish faces and beady eyes.
Members of the species usually wore high-tech battle armor from head to foot, so to most non-Ganks their physical appearance remained unknown. Ganks, also known as Gank Killers, were a bloodthirsty, bipedal sentient species. I've got to get this price off my head while I still have a head." ―Han Solo explains his departure from Echo Base to Leia Organa I'm going to pay off Jabba before he sends any more of his remotes, Gank killers, and who knows what else. " Every day more bounty hunters are searching for me.
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