A nerf herder, also spelled "nerf-herder" or "nerfherder", was someone who herded nerfs on various planets throughout the galaxy. As it was solely an occupation for lower-class beings, the term "nerf herder" became an insult used throughout the galaxy. Nerf herders were often somewhat simple, but as a result of living outdoors and fighting off anything that interfered with their herds, they became quite capable.

Behind the scenesEdit

A popular pop punk band derived its name from this phrase.

AppearancesEdit

• "Jedi Protector" - Star Wars Galaxy 13
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
• Star Wars: The Old Republic (Mentioned only) (/Insult)
• MedStar II: Jedi Healer (Mentioned only)
• Orders (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: Empire at War (Mentioned only)
• Interlude at Darkknell
• The Last One Standing: The Tale of Boba Fett (Mentioned only)
• Nerf Herder
• Galaxy of Fear: The Brain Spiders (Mentioned only)
• "Crimson Bounty"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 14 (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back novel (First mentioned)
• Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back junior novel (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (Mentioned only)
• The Truce at Bakura (Mentioned only)
• Dark Forces: Rebel Agent / audio drama (Mentioned only)
• X-wing: Rogue Squadron (Mentioned only)
• X-wing: Wedge's Gamble (Mentioned only)
• Tatooine Ghost (Mentioned only)
• Shield of Lies (Mentioned only)
• "Two for One"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 15 (Mentioned only)
• Vision of the Future (Mentioned only)
• Junior Jedi Knights: Vader's Fortress (Mentioned only)
• Young Jedi Knights: Diversity Alliance (Mentioned only)
• Balance Point (Mentioned only)
• Dark Journey (Mentioned only)
• Dark Nest I: The Joiner King (Mentioned only)
• Bloodlines (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: Legacy 2: Broken, Part 2 (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: Legacy 23: Loyalties, Part 1 (Mentioned only)
•  Death, Dirt, and the Nerf Rancher's Daughter on Wizards.com (original article link, backup links 1 2 on Archive.org)

Non-canon appearancesEdit

• Sandstorm (Ambiguously canonical source) (Mentioned only)
• The Rebel Club (Mentioned only)
• Tag & Bink Are Dead 2 (Mentioned only)
• A Wookiee Scorned! (Ambiguously canonical source) (Mentioned only)

SourcesEdit

• Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Hoth Limited
•  Grudge Match on Wizards.com (original article link, backup links 1 2 on Archive.org) (Mentioned only)
•  Mountain Nerf: A Star Wars Creature Feature on Wizards.com (original article link, backup links 1 2 on Archive.org)
• Ultimate Adversaries
•  The Price of Neutrality -- Rebellion on Wizards.com (original article link, backup links 1 2 on Archive.org) (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Jabba's Palace Limited
• "Star Wars Q&A"—Star Wars Insider 68