Cad Bane Headcanon: Breathing Apparatus
After seeing @madam-o’s desire for an explanation for Cad Bane’s breathing apparatus, I feel like I have somewhat of an idea.
“ Cutaneous respiration, or cutaneous gas exchange (sometimes called, skin breathing),[1] is a form of respiration in which gas exchange occurs across the skin or outer integument of an organism rather than gills or lungs. Cutaneous respiration may be the sole method of gas exchange, or may accompany other forms, such as ventilation. Cutaneous respiration occurs in a wide variety of organisms, including insects, amphibians, fish, sea snakes, turtles, and to a lesser extent in mammals. “ - It also occurs in reptiles.
It is my belief Cad Bane has tiny, almost microscopic pores that allow him to intake oxygen through his skin directly into his lungs via his cybernetic tubes. Even though he doesn’t have visible “holes” as we see him with his equipment removed, I believe the tubes also help filter out dangerous contaminants in the air within harsh environments, and it does look like he has an oxygen “canister / regulator” attached to his back. This could also be due to the fact his native habitat, before it being horribly polluted, has a different atmosphere in comparison to other planets he visits. We can also take into account reptiles do not have a diaphragm, and this aids in supporting him when out on a job where he has to exert himself.
I suppose the oxygen bypasses his throat and enters straight into his lungs or bloodstream, therefore he cannot be “force choked.” ALSO... Duros sense of smell is located underneath the eyes, and where they smell, they breathe, which is BASICALLY their cheeks?!
Note: Since cutaneous respiration allows you to breath virtually anywhere throughout the body via the skin, the tubes may be on his face because he is otherwise suited in a Nashtah-hide tunic and duster, which to me is made of armorweave and meant to be protective, HOWEVER other bounty hunters HAVE attached them other places, such as their chest or midsection THROUGH armorweave, so @madam-o‘s theory of it being more so psychological and meant to make him appear intimidating holds up here.
What are some of the benefits of breathing pure oxygen?
improved sports performance.
Cad Bane is a fucking genius-level strategist and acrobat. Maybe it’s because of the contents of the oxygen tank, as he breathes whatever is in there compared to any given planet’s good or poor air quality.
