Bothan Spynet
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- "Many Bothans died to bring us this information."
- ―Mon Mothma[src]
As an extension of the Bothan Way, the Bothan Spynet was developed circa 300 BBY as a means to collect intelligence on potential political enemies, which to Bothans, includes all individuals, species and governments (particularly the Empire). However, the Spynet employed agents of a variety of species located all over the Galaxy. The Spynet consisted of thousands of spies, informants and data collection droids that fed into a centralized command structure. Despite many other species being active agents of the Bothan Spynet, positions of authority were filled almost exclusively by Bothans.
[edit] History
Together with its military component, Bothan Military Intelligence, the Spynet was one of the most comprehensive and thorough intelligence outfits in the Galaxy, serving Bothan interests first and selling its services second. The Spynet, under the leadership of Koth Melan, proved crucial to the Rebel Alliance in providing information on Imperial military plans, commerce shipping schedules and personnel intelligence, although their services were also bought by the Empire and Fringe elements. Their usefulness culminated in the capture of plans for the second Death Star after identifying their location aboard Suprosa. However, due to the fact that the Empire had wanted the Rebellion to gain access to the Death Star plans, some among the Rebellion questioned the loyalty and effectiveness of the Bothan spies.
After the Galactic Civil War, the Spynet continued to operate independently of New Republic Intelligence.
The Bothan spies used a variety of equipment for infiltration, sometimes including small portable cloaking shields, and Incinerator Rifles.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars: Battlefront II
- Boba Fett: Maze of Deception (Mentioned only)
- Empire at War
- Star Wars: Rebellion (Mentioned only)
- Shadows of the Empire (First identified as Bothan Spynet)
- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (novel) (First mentioned) (Retcon)
- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
- X-Wing: Wedge's Gamble (Mentioned only)
- Destiny's Way (Mentioned only)
[edit] Sources
- Dark Empire endnotes
- Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook
- Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide
- The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons
- Hero's Guide
- Rebellion Era Sourcebook
- The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
"University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Advozsec" - Star Wars Gamer 4 (Mentioned only)
