The Drabatans, an amphibious and sentient species, originated from the planet Pipada, their homeworld. The Galactic Empire exploited Pipada for its resources, causing a significant displacement of the indigenous Drabatan population. Resistance to Imperial control arose among the Drabatans, leading to a crackdown on Pipada and fueling the rise of the Sa'Kalla movement. Drabatese served as their primary form of communication; however, because of its high volume, they also employed a secondary language involving the passage of air through a vocal pouch. A notable Drabatan was Pao, a commando who fought for the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Furthermore, during the time of the Cold War, a Drabatan worked as a mechanic at the Resistance base located on the planet D'Qar.