What is a Pyke?

The Pykes were a species of sentient humanoids native to the planet Oba Diah. The species was distinguished by their unsettlingly large heads and undersized faces. A notable group of Pykes was the Pyke Syndicate, the galaxy ‘s preeminent suppliers of spice, a narcotic substance mined by slaves on the planet Kessel .

What is the Pyke Syndicate?

The Pykes were responsible for ensuring the flow of spice from Kessel to Coruscant, utilizing smugglers and freighter captains to carry out Kessel Runs to ensure spice deliveries. By the time of the Clone Wars, they were connected to the crime families of Coruscant. As well as spice, the Pyke Syndicate also extracted coaxium from Kessel.

What did the Pykes do in Star Wars?

The Pykes were responsible for ensuring the flow of spice from Kessel to Coruscant, utilizing smugglers and freighter captains to carry out Kessel Runs to ensure spice deliveries. By the time of the Clone Wars, they were connected to the crime families of Coruscant.

What is the Pyke homeworld?

The Pyke homeworld served as the headquarters of the Pyke Syndicate, a criminal organization which profited from distributing spice, an illicit substance harvested by slaves in the spice mines of the planet Kessel. The Pykes on Kessel had to wear special breath masks and lead-lined clothing to protect themselves from the planet’s harsh climate.