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===Work with the Empire=== |
===Work with the Empire=== |
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| − | Bounty hunters were hired by the Empire,<ref name="ESB"> |
+ | Bounty hunters were hired by the Empire,<ref name="ESB">[[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''Star Wars'': Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']]</ref> and following the [[Battle of Hoth]] in [[3 ABY]], a group of bounty hunters were hired to find the starship ''[[Millennium Falcon]]''.<ref name="NEC">''[[The New Essential Chronology]]''</ref> |
Other bounty hunters provided information to the Empire. One [[Unidentified bounty hunter (Imperial tip)|particular]] individual provided a tip which led to a [[Ambush at Mos Eisley|raid]] to find Rebel pilot [[Luke Skywalker]].<ref name="RS I guide">''[[Star Wars: Rogue Squadron: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]''</ref> |
Other bounty hunters provided information to the Empire. One [[Unidentified bounty hunter (Imperial tip)|particular]] individual provided a tip which led to a [[Ambush at Mos Eisley|raid]] to find Rebel pilot [[Luke Skywalker]].<ref name="RS I guide">''[[Star Wars: Rogue Squadron: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]''</ref> |
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==Appearances== |
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[[File:Bounty_hunter_kill.jpg|thumb|A bounty hunter at work]] |
[[File:Bounty_hunter_kill.jpg|thumb|A bounty hunter at work]] |
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*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Reunion]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Reunion]]'' |
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*''[[The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance]]'' |
*''[[The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds]]'' |
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*''[[The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi]]'' |
*''[[The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi]]'' |
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*''[[The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader]]'' |
*''[[The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader]]'' |
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+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace|''Star Wars'': Episode I ''The Phantom Menace'']] |
*''[[Star Wars: Bounty Hunter]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Bounty Hunter]]'' |
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*''[[Jango Fett: Open Seasons]]'' |
*''[[Jango Fett: Open Seasons]]'' |
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*''[[Boba Fett: The Fight to Survive]]'' |
*''[[Boba Fett: The Fight to Survive]]'' |
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*''[[Boba Fett: Part I: Survival]]'' |
*''[[Boba Fett: Part I: Survival]]'' |
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+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones|''Star Wars'': Episode II ''Attack of the Clones'']] |
*[[Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (comics)|''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones'' comic]] |
*[[Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (comics)|''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones'' comic]] |
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*[[Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (novel)|''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones'' novel]] |
*[[Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (novel)|''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones'' novel]] |
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*''[[Rookies: Rendezvous]]'' |
*''[[Rookies: Rendezvous]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Empire at War]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Empire at War]]'' |
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+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|''Star Wars'': Episode IV ''A New Hope'']] {{1st}} |
*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' junior novel]] |
*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' junior novel]] |
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*''[[Tatooine Manhunt]]'' |
*''[[Tatooine Manhunt]]'' |
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*''[[Otherspace (adventure)|Otherspace]]'' |
*''[[Otherspace (adventure)|Otherspace]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Riders of the Maelstrom (WEG)|Riders of the Maelstrom]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Otherspace II: Invasion]]'' |
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| + | *''[[The Game Chambers of Questal]]'' |
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*''[[A Boy and His Monster: The Rancor Keeper's Tale]]'' |
*''[[A Boy and His Monster: The Rancor Keeper's Tale]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike]]'' |
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*''[[A Valentine Story]]'' {{Mo}} |
*''[[A Valentine Story]]'' {{Mo}} |
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*[[The Empire Strikes Back (radio)|''The Empire Strikes Back'' radio]] |
*[[The Empire Strikes Back (radio)|''The Empire Strikes Back'' radio]] |
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+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''Star Wars'': Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']] |
*[[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' junior novel]] |
*[[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' junior novel]] |
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*[[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (novel)|''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' novel]] |
*[[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (novel)|''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' novel]] |
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*''[[Star Wars 77: Chanteuse of the Stars...]]'' {{Mo}} |
*''[[Star Wars 77: Chanteuse of the Stars...]]'' {{Mo}} |
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*''[[Star Wars 79: The Big Con]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars 79: The Big Con]]'' |
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| + | *{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide|text=''Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide''|story=Jungle Hunt|stext=''Jungle Hunt''}} |
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| + | *{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide|text=''Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide''|story=Street Drama|stext=''Street Drama''}} |
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| + | *{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide|text=''Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide''|story=A Trip to the Country|stext=''A Trip to the Country''}} |
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| + | *{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide|text=''Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide''|story=A Most Deadly Hunt|stext=''A Most Deadly Hunt''}} |
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| + | *{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide|text=''Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide''|story=The Ganjuko Graveyard|stext=''The Ganjuko Graveyard''}} {{Mo}} |
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| + | *{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide|text=''Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide''|story=Will the Last Person Leaving Vergesso Turn Off the Lights?|stext=''Will the Last Person Leaving Vergesso Turn Off the Lights?''}} {{Mo}} |
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| + | *{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide|text=''Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide''|story=New Assignments|stext=''New Assignments''}} |
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*''[[And the Band Played On: The Band's Tale]]'' |
*''[[And the Band Played On: The Band's Tale]]'' |
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*{{Tales|2|Stop That Jawa!}} {{Mo}} |
*{{Tales|2|Stop That Jawa!}} {{Mo}} |
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+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi|''Star Wars'': Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi'']] |
*[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (novel)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' novel]] |
*[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (novel)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' novel]] |
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*[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' junior novel]] |
*[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' junior novel]] |
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*''[[Star Wars 82: Diplomacy]]'' {{Mo}} |
*''[[Star Wars 82: Diplomacy]]'' {{Mo}} |
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*''[[Star Wars 85: The Hero]]'' <!--Bossk, IG-88--> |
*''[[Star Wars 85: The Hero]]'' <!--Bossk, IG-88--> |
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| − | *{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/fiction/feature20081031.html|text=''Fists of Ion''|int=Fists of Ion}} {{Mo}} |
+ | *{{Hyperspace|url=hyperspace/fiction/feature20081031.html|text=''Fists of Ion''|int=Fists of Ion|newurl=http://star-wars.suvudu.com/2012/10/star-wars-shorts-fists-of-ion.html|newhost=[[Suvudu]]}} {{Mo}} |
*''[[Dark Empire]]'' |
*''[[Dark Empire]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Boba Fett]] |
*''[[Star Wars: Boba Fett]] |
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*''[[The Star Wars Sourcebook]]'' |
*''[[The Star Wars Sourcebook]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars Campaign Pack]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars Campaign Pack]]'' |
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| − | *[[Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope (First Edition)| |
+ | *''[[Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope (First Edition)|Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope]]'' |
*''[[The Star Wars Rules Companion]]'' |
*''[[The Star Wars Rules Companion]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back (First Edition)|Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races (First Edition)|Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi (First Edition)|Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition]]'' |
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*[[Star Wars Sourcebook (Second Edition)|''Star Wars Sourcebook'', Second Edition]] |
*[[Star Wars Sourcebook (Second Edition)|''Star Wars Sourcebook'', Second Edition]] |
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*''[[Wanted by Cracken]]'' |
*''[[Wanted by Cracken]]'' |
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*''[[Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters]]'' |
*''[[Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters]]'' |
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| + | *{{GalaxyCite|1|Boba Fett: Mystery Man in Not-So-Shining Armor}} |
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*''[[Stock Ships]]'' |
*''[[Stock Ships]]'' |
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*[[Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin (Second Edition)|''Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin'', Second Edition]] |
*[[Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin (Second Edition)|''Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin'', Second Edition]] |
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| + | *''[[Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide]]'' |
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*{{Blog|official=true|2014/01/31/the-history-of-mandalorian-armor|The History of Mandalorian Armor|int=The History of Mandalorian Armor}} |
*{{Blog|official=true|2014/01/31/the-history-of-mandalorian-armor|The History of Mandalorian Armor|int=The History of Mandalorian Armor}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook]]'' |
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Revision as of 20:48, 24 November 2014
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Several bounty hunters join Darth Vader aboard the Executor.
- "One who takes people for money?"
"A bounty hunter." - ―The Murakami orchid and Hestizo Trace
Bounty hunters were mercenaries for hire who tracked down and captured or killed anyone with a price on their head, although they were also known for doing nearly anything for the right price including the protection of clients. The best bounty hunters were very well armed, smart and clever, and had very effective weapons, making them even more dangerous.
Bounty hunters usually worked alone, but occasionally formed partnerships. Partnering with a bounty hunter could be very dangerous business, though, as they typically valued their personal gain—and survival—above that of their companions. Despite their fierce independence, their reputation as "Jedi killers" made them valuable allies of the Galactic Empire. There were strong rivalries between bounty hunters and smugglers, most obviously seen between Boba Fett and Han Solo, respectively.
Organization
- "Both infamous and anonymous at the same time, Bounty Hunters are far more than mercenaries for hire - they're heirs to a professional legacy - an ancient brotherhood with a glorious history."
- ―Unknown
The Guilds
There were a number of guilds associated with bounty hunters, the largest and best-known being the Bounty Hunters' Guild. However, it was often plagued with infighting and a general lack of cooperation between its members, climaxing with its virtual self-destruction during the Bounty Hunter Wars. There were other organizations, such as the House Benelex, Qulok's Fist, the GenoHaradan, and the Granse Confederacy, that served a similar purpose.
Most bounties were presented to a guild, unless the presenter was able to contact the hunters directly. Posted bounties would then be sent to hunters affiliated with the guild and the hunt would be on. With the exception of powerful beings like Jabba the Hutt, Prince Xizor, Darth Vader, or intermediaries like Kud'ar Mub'at, most beings contracted hunters in this manner.
During the Jedi Civil War it was possible to merely walk into a bounty office and browse current bounties, as Revan did during his stay on Taris.
Permits
During the Imperial Era, the Empire issued Imperial Peace Keeping Certificate to bounty hunters. In some cases, bounty hunters were required to lodge a B23-1-14 permit in order to collect the maximum possible bounty.
Depending on the jurisdiction, a person without a permit could earn a bounty, as was the norm in Lamaredd.[1]
Stance
Boba Fett accepted bounties from anyone who could pay his fee.
Bounty hunters were almost always mistrusted and feared by locals around the galaxy. This was because their line of work was often very dangerous, and frightening. Many famous hunters earned reputations as fearsome as the most horrific Sith Lords and criminals. Hunters such as Calo Nord, Jango Fett, and Cad Bane became household names, though none neared the unparalleled infamy of Boba Fett. Bounty hunters were not universally reviled, however. Those who followed government regulations and targeted dangerous criminals were often seen as on the side of law enforcement. On Haruun Kal, many Balawai children revered bounty hunters as larger than life figures.
Generally, bounty hunters remained neutral during times of galactic conflict. They were known to favor one side or another, although never officially joining any one group. For example, the aforementioned Calo Nord worked with the Sith during the Jedi Civil War. During the Cold War, The Grand Champion of the Great Hunt worked the Sith Empire, Jango Fett worked with the Separatists prior to the Clone Wars, respectively. Cad Bane worked with the Separatists during the Clone Wars. Boba Fett often worked for the Empire and even had a professional relationship of mutual respect with Darth Vader. The Rebel Alliance rarely dealt with bounty hunters, lacking the credits and finding the hunters' methods contradictory to their ways of battle.
Most often, however, bounty hunters were hired by individuals—particularly criminals and crime lords. The Exchange, Black Sun, the Zann Consortium, and Jabba the Hutt were particularly fond of using them, both for their effectiveness and their availability.
Work with the Empire
Bounty hunters were hired by the Empire,[2] and following the Battle of Hoth in 3 ABY, a group of bounty hunters were hired to find the starship Millennium Falcon.[3]
Other bounty hunters provided information to the Empire. One particular individual provided a tip which led to a raid to find Rebel pilot Luke Skywalker.[4]
Appearances
Non-canon appearances
- LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game
- LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
- LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
- LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles video game
- LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
- LEGO Star Wars: The Han Solo Affair
- "Fortune, Fate, and the Natural History of the Sarlacc" — Star Wars Tales 6
Sources
Notes and references
See also
External links
Bounty Hunter on Star Wars: The Old Republic Wiki- Template:SWSB
