gffa: CREATURES OF THE GFFA: Nexu A fierce and agile predator, the nexu was one of a trio of d
gffa:CREATURES OF THE GFFA: NexuA fierce and agile predator, the nexu was one of a trio of deadly beasts unleashed by the Geonosians upon Anakin Skywalker, Padmé Amidala and Obi-Wan Kenobi in the execution arena. The nexu’s broad face was split by a terrifying tooth-filled maw, and four eyes glinted from atop its spade-shaped head. Its wiry, supple muscles were visible beneath its fine coat, and sharp curving quills lined its spine. A naked, forked prehensile tail trailed it, aiding in balance, and its arms and legs terminated in large curved claws. [SW database]Edge of the Empire – Beyond the Rim: Nexu are fearsome, agile quadrupeds that stalk the forests and jungles of Cholganna. Since their discovery, and the realization that they could be domesticated, nexu have become popular guardian creatures and arena combatants. They can now be found througout the galaxy, often as the apex predator on any planet to which they’ve been transplanted.The nexu have a triangular shaped mouth and an intimidating, sharp-toothed grin. Their spine is lined with sharp quills, and they have a forked, semi-prehensile tail. Most of the nexu species have two eyes, though the forest dwellers have a second set that allows them to see in infrared. They have to sets of claws: a primary set of claws for hunting and combat, and a secondary set for climbing Cholganna’s massive trees.The nextu use their extreme agility to their advantage. They can jump very high and from branch to branch in large trees. They pounce on their victims, seeking to grab their prey in their vice-like jaws and shake them to death. [FFG RPG guide]Caveat: RPGs have always been low-rung canon and FFG continues to use Legends materials, so Actual Canon may overwrite these at any time or may already be overwritten!APPEARANCES IN CANON – Attack of the Clones Geononisian Arena: -- source link