Yun-Yammka, the Slayer, was the god of war of the Yuuzhan Vong. Yun-Yammka was worshiped by the warrior caste, and was the one who taught the Yuuzhan Vong the importance of blood sacrifices. Every appeal to him was accompanied with a death sacrifice, except the morning and evening prayers.

All Warmasters were remodeled in his image. In statues and other forms of art, however, his physical appearance was that of a yammosk. The warriors were fanatical in their devotion to him, with some warriors even placing him before Yun-Yuuzhan in terms of importance. In Yuuzhan Vong religion, Yun-Yammka was often paired with Yun-Harla as the Twin Gods.

Despite Yun-Yammka's importance in Yuuzhan Vong culture, he was not one of their native deities. The priest caste created him when the Yuuzhan Vong became warlike. He was served by the Order of Yun-Yammka.

Yun-Yammka was also considered to be the patron of prefects. Some philosophers believed he sometimes worked against the Yuuzhan Vong.

Onimi believed that the spirit of Yun-Yammka dwelt in Luke Skywalker.

Yun-Yammka and his sister Yun-Harla were celebrated and honored in the Festival of the Twin Gods, a Yuuzhan Vong holiday.

Appearances[]

• The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime (First mentioned)
• The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide II: Ruin (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse (as a statue)
• The New Jedi Order: Balance Point (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory I: Conquest (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory II: Rebirth (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Star by Star (as a statue)
• The New Jedi Order: Dark Journey (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Traitor (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Destiny's Way (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Ylesia (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic I: Remnant (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic II: Refugee (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic III: Reunion (Mentioned only)
• The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force (Mentioned only)

Sources[]

• "I, Yuuzhan Vong" — Star Wars Gamer 8
• The New Jedi Order Sourcebook
• "The University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Nosaurians" — Star Wars Gamer 9
• Ultimate Alien Anthology
• Ultimate Adversaries
• The New Essential Chronology
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia

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