Drabatese

Drabatese was the language spoken by the amphibious Drabatans of the Outer Rim planet Pipada. The language combined small words and syllables to form large words with detailed meanings with multiple layers. Sonic volume determined much subtext and grammar; as a result, the language was difficult to write out. When situations required it, Drabatans could switch to a softer secondary language by passing air through their vocal pouches. Drabatans used their loud voices to create Drabatese music; their songs were part of their everyday lives, ranging from education to entertainment.

During the Imperial Era, the Drabatan singer Sa'Kalla was executed by the Galactic Empire for encouraging Drabatan resistance against Imperial rule. Her name was then used by Drabatans who fought the Empire as a Drabatese war cry. During the Battle of Scarif in 1 BBY, the rebel Drabatan Paodok'Draba'Takat Sap'De'Rekti Nik'Linke'Ti' Ki'Vef'Nik'NeSevef'Li'Kek used the war cry.

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