Diamal

The Diamala (a single individual is called a Diamal) originated from the planet Diamal, located in the Core Worlds. This species, alongside their rivals, the Ishori, gained notoriety during the events surrounding the Caamas Document and the seeming return of Grand Admiral Thrawn. Diamala were easily identified by their tough, leathery skin, distinctive white manes, and uniquely shaped, fan-like ears, which they possessed the ability to move independently for expressive gesturing. Generally, Diamala exhibited a calm and unemotional demeanor, characterized by a pronounced sense of personal pride. Their extensive financial and business assets were attributed to diligent effort rather than mere chance.

In the year 19 ABY, a dispute arose when the Ishori refused to permit armed Diamalan ships to accompany Diamalan freighters into Ishori spaceports. The Iphigini volunteered to mediate this disagreement. Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Luke Skywalker, who served as initial negotiators, were unsuccessful in facilitating an agreement between the two races. The divide between the species deepened as they adopted opposing stances on the Caamas Document controversy. While the Ishori were among the most vocal in demanding exorbitant reparations from the Bothans for their alleged involvement in the destruction of Caamas, the Diamala dispatched Nebula- and Endurance-class vessels to protect Bothawui. The Diamalan fleet also consisted of twelve Marauder-class corvettes, some of which participated in operations against the Imperial Remnant during the crisis, under the guise of being purchased by their Commerce Ministry as freighter escorts.

Porolo Miatamia, their representative in the New Republic Senate during 19 ABY, faced accusations from opposing politicians, who claimed he was as cunning and manipulative as the Bothans themselves.