From the stunning introduction of Darth Vader in A New Hope to the brief cameo from Lobot in The Empire Strikes Back, cybernetics are nothing new to the Star Wars universe. While these implants are typically placed on sentient creatures, the Luggabeast is a notable exception, having no will of its own due to its cybernetics. This essentially made the creatures cyborg slaves for the Teedo, where they suffered two of the galaxy's worst vices: organic enslavement and the mistreatment of droids.

Found on frontier worlds, the Luggabeasts were quadrupedal creatures averaging 2.31 meters in height, with giant mechanical masks fused permanently over their faces. These masks contained mechanical invasive systems to boost their durability and working capabilities, while also providing each Luggabeast with nutrients via wires, eliminating their need for food and water. As a result of their durability, these creatures were popular with the Teedo of the desert world of Jakku, who used the Luggabeasts for carrying luggage and scavenging, locating droids and other valuables. Many Teedo also outfitted Luggabeasts with further cybernetic implants such as armor or optical instruments. During The Force Awakens, a Luggabeast and its Teedo owner capture BB-8, which is ultimately set free by protagonist Rey.

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While the Luggabeasts are most prominently featured in The Force Awakens, their first introduction is in the mobile game Star Wars: Commander, where it serves as the Luggabeast Munitioneer unit. These units can be recruited by both the Galactic Empire and the Alliance to Restore The Republic, which takes place during the Galactic Civil War. A special variant of the Luggabeast also appears in the non-canon The Old Republic MMORPG. It's a special mount called the "Scavenger's Luggerwahl" as part of the Manipulator Alliance Pack. Their placement in these games suggest that the Luggabeats were also be used for galactic warfare.

As non-sentient creatures, Luggabeasts lacked self-awareness, abstract thinking and higher reasoning, meaning their status as cyborgs was forced upon them against their will. Their cybernetic implants pushed them beyond what was possible, but the creatures lacked agency of their own, relying on masters such as the Teedo. How the Teedo came to domesticate the creatures remains uncertain, but the species are known to have a telepathic connection with other Teedo, meaning they may have a similar connection with their mounts. Despite their giant mechanical helmets, the Luggabeasts are extremely durable creatures, withstanding the unbearable heat present on Jakku.

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Given the total subjugation Luggabeasts have as a result of their cybernetics and non-sentience, their entire existence was based around servitude. As organic creatures, the Luggabeasts are essentially slaves for their Teedo masters, serving as invaluable assets for transportation and scavenging. As cybernetic animals, the Luggabeasts have no distinct personality or identity, as their faces are entirely covered by machinery. To make matters worse, it is unknown how the Luggabeasts could live without the use of cybernetics or the Teedo, as Jakku is a harsh environment to survive in.

Both droid mistreatment and slavery are issues that have been explored in other Star Wars films, but the unique situation of the Luggabeast places them in between both of these problems. With an environment as cruel as the Star Wars universe, creatures such as the Luggabeasts are placed into the crosshairs of the galaxy's worst vices. While their cybernetics makes them powerful creatures, it also robs them of their livelihood beyond manual labor for the Teedo.

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