Garindan

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Garindan, also called Long-Snoot, was a Kubaz who was considered to be the "greatest spy in Mos Eisley spaceport."

Contents 1 Biography 2 Behind the scenes 3 Appearances 4 Sources 5 Notes and references 6 External links

[edit] Biography

Garindan's eyes were hidden beneath dark goggles, as they were extremely sensitive to the harsh sunlight of Tatooine. His name translates to "Blessed One", "burnt wood", "dust from a windstorm", "ugly", and "toast" in five different languages.

With his face hidden beneath his dark hood, goggles and snout, few on Tatooine knew his origins. Many believed that he was wildly wealthy, though his vast amounts of credits were only seen when he paid for information. He was seen carrying the 434 blaster pistol, popular among bounty hunters and mercenaries.

Garindan's information was priceless, and his skills went to the highest bidder, whether it be to Jabba the Hutt (who was wary of Garindan finding out too much about Jabba's business transactions) or to the Imperials. Garindan was apparently capable of also finding out a wide variety of information, as evidence when he gave evidence to Jabba about the fabled Yavin Vassilika.

Just prior to the Battle of Yavin, he was hired by the local Imperial prefect to find two missing droids. Once he discovered them, he followed the droids and their new owner to Docking Bay 94 and called in a squad of Imperial stormtroopers to attack. Despite this, the droids were able to escape.

Afterwards, Garindan met with Ketton spy Derrida and conferred. The meeting was witnessed by Meyser Kayson's son, who reported it to the Rebel Alliance.

Garindan later was interrogated by the Rebellion to discover the location of his cousin, Udin. He also discovered that Luke Skywalker had sold a landspeeder in Mos Eisley, helping Darth Vader to confirm the origins and identity of the Death Star's destroyer.

[edit] Behind the scenes

Garindan was played by Sadie Eddon in A New Hope.

In LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, Garindan is referred to simply as 'Imperial Spy' and is actually a boss in Episode IV chapter three. He dresses up as a Rebel pilot and infiltrates the award ceremony after the Battle of Yavin, but is quicky discovered and led away.

Also in LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy Garindan can be seen in nearly every episode in one or more cutscenes.

[edit] Appearances

• Underworld: The Yavin Vassilika
• Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (First appearance)
• Star Wars 2: Six Against the Galaxy
• Empire Blues: The Devaronian's Tale
• Star Wars Missions 6: The Search for Grubba the Hutt
• The Star Wars Holiday Special
• Star Wars: Rebellion
• LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (Non-canonical appearance)
• LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Non-canonical appearance)
• The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars Journal: Hero for Hire (Indirect mention only)

[edit] Sources

• Star Wars Miniatures: Bounty Hunters
• The Essential Guide to Characters
• The Essential Guide to Alien Species
• Alliance Intelligence Reports
• Galaxy Guide 7: Mos Eisley
• Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive
• The Official Star Wars Fact File
• Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Trilogy
•  "Premiere Limited" - Star Wars Customizable Card Game (Card: Garindan)
•  Garindan (Long Snoot) in the Databank
•  Tzizvvt in the Databank

[edit] Notes and references

[edit] External links

•  Zit-umm-woop-new on StarWars.com (backup link on Archive.org)
• They Went That-a Way on Hyperspace