Rodese or Rodian was the native language spoken by Rodians. Many Rodians living away from Rodia spoke other languages more frequently, especially Huttese.
Words used as masculine given names
- Avaro – charming, eloquent
- Bodonawieedo – backward (literally "doing things in the most difficult way imaginable")
- Boiny – reliable
- Capo – brave
- Cevva – philosophical
- Clezo – curious
- Dar – happy
- Dardo – familial
- Doda – bold
- Don – mysterious
- Farr – keen-eyed
- Geelo – sly
- Gen – clumsy
- Grappa – aggressive
- Greedo – ambitious
- Harido – deceptive
- Honka – vital, vigorous
- Jannik – just
- Kavilo – poetic
- Kelbis – protective
- Kelko – resourceful
- Koobis – mighty
- Leenik – skillful
- Lido – lonely
- Maris – industrious
- Menndo – poor
- Mufrenes – melancholy
- Nardi – dramatic
- Narik – bright
- Navik – dark (considered a prophetic name)
- Neesh – loud
- Nok – difficult, obstinate
- Nu – quiet, closemouthed
- Onaconda – considerate (literally "living others' lives")
- Pqweeduk – verbose
- Prevaro – regal, noble
- Rohan – dutiful
- Ropal – trustworthy
- Shodu – vengeful
- Skee – charismatic
- Sookcool – wealthy
- Standro – resolute
- Teeku – commanding
- Teerik – spiritual
- Thuku – stoic
- Tox – quick-witted
- Vinto – vicious
- Vuko – deft, dexterous
- Wac – fortunate
- Wald – song
- Xuz – intellectual
Words used as feminine given names
Other terms and phrases
- Te kalya skrek grulla woska! – Put me down, you hairy heap!
- T-te jacta. – I'll get you for this.
- Cthn rulyen stka wen! – Wow, that's great!
- Skak, trn kras ka noota. – All right, then give me the money.
- Vnu sna (being's name) vorskl ta. – Then ( being's name) will be on his way.
- Nvtuta bork te ptu motta. Tni snato. – No, get it right now. I'll wait.
- Prog mnete enyaz ftt sove shuss. – Make it four thousand credits.
- Wknuto. – Thanks.
- Rylun pa getpa gushu? – Enjoy your breakfast?
- Fna ho koru gep. Kras ka noota. – Don't be funny. Give me the money.
- Ka noota! Grot pleno ka [being's name] spulta? – The money! Or would you like to explain to [being's name] personally?
- Nchtha zno ta. Fnrt pwusko vtulla pa. – I'm not sure. I'm getting a bad feeling.
- Oona goota? – Going somewhere?
- Alquono deg apprefaron – Expression of gratitude
- Goa-Ato – Grand Protector's Hunter's Guild
- Inta'si'rin'na – Grand Protector of the Rodians
- Ittu (Pronounced ee-chu) – [curse word]
- Si'rin'ha – chief protector [used to describe the best hunter of a clan]
Notable non-native speakers of Rodese
- Bana the Hutt[2]
- Ranon Djelkh[3]
- Shada D'ukal[4]
- Gruu Dunrik[5]
- Durga the Hutt[5]
- Dyrra[6]
- Ellor[4]
- Fein[4]
- Deggar Feps
- Zakarisz Ghent[4][7]
- Guri[5]
- Talon Karrde[2][4]
- Jodo Kast[5]
- Kallukoras[7]
- Ka-Tu-Un[8]
- Graxol Kelvyyn[9]
- Mika the Hutt[10]
- Mix Liddell[9]
- Oorn Noth[11]
- Nyyv[8]
- Palpatine[12]
- Popara the Hutt[10]
- Qid Proko[5]
- Rayne[9]
- Vaggo the Hutt[10]
- Wurth Skidder[2]
- Noor Shan[9]
- Han Solo
- Stormtrooper X[13]
- Telowe[9]
- Booster Terrik[2]
- Fynn Torve[4]
- Devidia Vennsiol[13]
- Volhei[9]
- Vooz Nooxoo Una[13]
- Xizor[5]
- Zonnos the Hutt[10]
- Dané[14]
- Revan
- Obi-Wan kenobi
Appearances
- The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance (and audiobook)
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Bombad Jedi"
- "In Triplicate" — Star Wars: The Clone Wars Comic 6.3
- "Only the Force" (Mentioned only) (Unlicensed)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Pursuit of Peace"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Senate Murders"
- "Jigsaw: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Rodian" – Living Force campaign
- The Paradise Snare
- "A Hunter's Fate: Greedo's Tale" — Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed novelization (and unabridged audiobook)
- "Crimson Jailbreak" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 5
- "The Farrimmer Cafe" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 11
- "The Hovel on Terk Street" — Star Wars Tales 6
- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- Star Wars: A New Hope novelization (and unabridged audiobook) (First appearance, in book)
- "Rendezvous at Ord Mantell" — Star Wars Gamer 1
- "The Long Arm of the Hutt" — Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Beginner Game
- "Trouble Brewing" — Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- Imperial Double-Cross
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
- Honor Among Thieves (and audiobook)
- "Murder on the Executor" (Unlicensed)
- "A Brief Visit to Rodia" — Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide
- "Black Curs Blues" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 8
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
- Dark Force Rising (and unabridged audiobook)
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
- Boba Fett: A Practical Man
- Legacy of the Force: Betrayal (Mentioned only)
Non-canon appearances
Sources
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game
- Galaxy Guide 7: Mos Eisley
- Galladinium's Fantastic Technology (as Rodian)
- The DarkStryder Campaign
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
- Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide
- Platt's Smugglers Guide
- The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons (as Rodian)
- Living Force Campaign Guide (as Rodese)
- Secrets of Tatooine (as Rodese)
- Species - Rodian on the official Star Wars Galaxies website (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Rebellion Era Sourcebook (as Rodese, Rodian)
- "Bartyn's Landing" — Star Wars Gamer 7
- The New Jedi Order Sourcebook (as Rodese)
- "Vergere, Master of Mystery" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) (as Rodian)
- "A Traveler's Journals of Ralltiir" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Coruscant and the Core Worlds (as Rodese, Rodian)
- Ultimate Alien Anthology (as Rodese)
- Galactic Campaign Guide
- Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds (as Rodese)
- Ultimate Adversaries (as Rodese, Rodian)
- "We Don't Need That Scum" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) (as Rodese)
- "Soldiers of Fortune" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) (as Rodese)
- The Clone Wars Campaign Guide (as Rodese)
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- The Essential Atlas
- Galaxy at War (as Rodese)
- Galaxy of Intrigue (as Rodese)
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ultimate Alien Anthology
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 The New Jedi Order Sourcebook
- ↑ Secrets of Tatooine
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Star Wars Gamer 3
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Rebellion Era Sourcebook
- ↑ Star Wars Gamer 2
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Star Wars Gamer 9
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Star Wars Gamer 8
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 Star Wars Gamer 7
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Tempest Feud
- ↑ "Bounty Postings 1: Oorn Noth: Racer on the Run" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Star Wars Gamer 6
- ↑ "Dané, Customs Security Agent" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)