A male fringer.
A fringer or fringe dweller was a citizen of the galaxy who came from less settled, frontier regions, or the "fringe" of the galaxy. They typically had little or no high-tech equipment and luxuries and were forced to make do with what technology they could acquire, possibly used or cobbled together on their own. Fringers were often farmers, but due to the necessities of life found themselves adaptable to many situations, learning a wide variety of skills.
Examples of a fringer included Luke Skywalker and Biggs Darklighter before they became pilots for the Rebel Alliance. The term is usually applied as one would be the word settler.
During the Mandalorian Wars, the term "fringer" referred to a freelance tradesperson. Fringers assisted with provisioning when official channels were insufficient.
Examples of Fringers
- Anakin Skywalker in Episode I: The Phantom Menace
- Biggs Darklighter in Episode IV: A New Hope
- Luke Skywalker in Episode IV: A New Hope
Behind the scenes
Fringer was a heroic class from the Star Wars Roleplaying Game.
Appearances
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Days of Fear
- "The Admiral's List: Jimas Veltraa Memorial Edition" — Knights of the Old Republic 13
- Outward Bound (Mentioned only)
- Template:SWG
"Trouble Brewing" — Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook (Mentioned only)- Allegiance
- The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic II: Refugee (Mentioned only)
Sources
- Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide
- Star Wars Roleplaying Game
"Rogues Gallery" — Star Wars Gamer 7- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided Quick Reference Guide
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- Suns of Fortune
