There are numerous groups in the Star Wars universe, such as the Sith and the Mandalorians. While they are not a uniformed group, bounty hunters play a large role in the series. Bounty hunters have assisted the different factions, capturing or assassinating the many characters of the series. After the creation of Legends, some bounty hunters are no longer canon.
The bounty hunters can come from comics, video games, and television shows. Before they were considered Legends, some of the bounty hunters were responsible for the events of the movies. There are a lot of interesting bounty hunters that some fans of the series might not know about.
10 Francis fought in the Battle of Endor, bringing an end to the Empire
Francis is a Wookie who became a bounty hunter. He stands out, having pink armor and an eyepatch over his right eye. Francis appears in Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron, joining the squad and fighting for the Rebel Alliance.
Francis also has a unique X-Wing, painted in pink. He fits in with the squadron, as the Renegade Squadron was made up of smugglers and bounty hunters. The Wookie fought in the Battle of Endor, bringing an end to the Empire.
9 Before being a criminal overlord, Noval Garaint was tasked with hunting down a rebel operative
During the Galactic Civil War, Noval Garaint was a bounty hunter. After the Empire invaded the planet of Kheedar, Noval was able to take control of the planet's crime syndicate. As the bounty hunter used his resources, he became richer and expanded his criminal empire.
Before being a criminal overlord, Noval was tasked with hunting down a rebel operative. The rebels bribed him, causing Noval's partner to try to detain him. Noval wounded his former friend, having to escape capture.
8 Broma Lak appears in Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, allowing the player to join the Cabal
Broma Lak was once a member of the Naboo Security Forces, but left the group to become a mercenary. He joined the Azure Cabal, becoming the contact of Thede. Broma was unique, as he had friends in high places in the Empire.
Thanks to his contacts, new members of the cabal needed Broma's approval to join. He appears in Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, allowing the player to join the Cabal. Broma will send the player on a mission to get Gungan technology, being impressed when they return.
7 Cybot fights others using a blaster rifle, a carbonite gun, & thermal detonators
Uniquely enough, Cybot is a droid bounty hunter. He appears in Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, only appearing as a multiplayer character. Cybot looks similar to C-3PO while also welding weapons.
Cybot fights others using a blaster rifle, a carbonite gun, and thermal detonators. So much for helping with human-cyborg relations.
6 Kaa'to Leeachos started his criminal career as a security guard for a slaver
The slaver he was working for was killed in an ambush, causing Leeachos to lose his right leg. Leeachos traveled to Rodia, getting employed by a bounty hunter named Knoke.
Leeachos went after a rogue Jedi, completing the contract. Sadly, Knoke was killed before the bounty was completed. Leeachos then went on to gain a reputation as a successful bounty hunter, being hunted down after he betrayed a syndicate.
5 In Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, Players who select One-Eye will fight with a blaster rifle & a carbonite gun
One-Eye was a bounty hunter during the New Republic. He appears in the game Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II as a multiplayer character. He is also a cyborg, having his right eye replaced with cybernetics. The game's multiplayer mode classifies each multiplayer character into a class, with One-Eye being a bounty hunter.
Players who select this character will fight with a blaster rifle and a carbonite gun. The carbonite gun is unique, as it can freeze any enemy in place.
4 Before the Clone Wars began, Montross competed against Jango to become the template for the clones
Montross was once a Mandalorian, betraying his former comrades. After the betrayal, he was banished from the group after Jango Fett revealed Montross let the leader die. Montross went on to become a bounty hunter, competing against Jango for contracts.
Before the Clone Wars began, Montross competed against Jango to become the template for the clones. Count Dooku hired the two to track down Dooku's former apprentice. Jango ended up succeeding, leaving Montross to die at the hands of a cult.
3 Braden became a bounty hunter during the Great Galactic War, taking on contracts relating to the war
During one contact, the Republic realized the contract would strain relations and tried to cancel it. Missiles were fired at Braden's ship, causing him to get captured by his bounty.
Later in life, Braden took on a protégé and took part in the Great Hunt – a competition to test skills. While out on a bounty before the competition, Braden was killed by someone trying to eliminate any rivals in the contest.
2 During the Clone Wars, Durge was hired by Count Dooku to work for the CIS
Durge was a bounty hunter that appeared in the 2003 version of the Clone Wars. He was born about 2000 years before the Clone Wars, also bragging that he was buried alive for 60 years. It is him saying that, but if it's true, it shows how tough he is. During the Clone Wars, Durge was hired by Count Dooku to work for the CIS.
During a duel against General Grievous, Durge was stabbed in the chest. Durge recovered and went after Anakin Skywalker. The Jedi overpowered the bounty hunter, pushing Durge into an escape pod and guided the pod into a star.
1 Seer'aa & Teer'aa appear in the game Knights of the Old Republic II, hunting down the protagonist
The Twin Suns assassins consist of Seer'aa and Teer'aa, two twin Twi'leks. They appear in the game Knights of the Old Republic II, hunting down the protagonist. Both started out as slaves, killing their master and becoming bounty hunters after. The twins battled against the player's companion, Atton Rand, but lost.
Later the twins were fought on their ship, called the Visionary. The two were killed on their ship, with the ship exploding soon after the battle.
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