Voltran

Voltrans were an insectoid species from the planet Voltrus Prime.

Hailing from their homeworld in Wild Space, the Voltrans were naturally enamoured with the Light Side of the Force, so much so that their affinity with the light granted them unique healing abilities utilised by all members of the species. Although not traditionally "Force-sensitive" every Voltran had a unique connection to the Light Side.

Due to their affinity with the Light Side, the Voltran Empire allied with the Republic and the Jedi Order during the Force War. The final defeat of the Sith, the Great Slaughter took place on their homeworld.

Almost 100 years later, Voltrus Prime came under attack by the resurgent Sith Empire for their contribution in their defeat a century prior. Their homeworld was occupied by the Sith during the Great Annexing.

Darth Zhen, a Dark Lord of the Sith, was an expert on Voltran culture and biology. He used his knowledge of the species to his advantage when he tortured a member of the species during the Invasion of Coruscant.

Appearances
Bright Shadow
 * Chapter 9 (first mentioned)
 * Chapter 13 (mentioned only)
 * Chapter 14