- "When the Empire occupied Mon Cala, I learned how to string Imperials along. If you seem harmless, people underestimate you. I spent a lot of time around Imperials, playing the dumb alien -- a bartender, a sweeper -- someone 'safe.' Next day, the rebellion would know everything I'd overheard. "
- ―Ardo Barodai
Ardo Barodai was a Mon Calamari officer in the New Republic's Fleet Intelligence who oversaw operations of Vanguard Squadron.[3]
Biography
Barodai served with the Temperance and its battle group
Ardo Barodai was a Mon Calamari who lived on Mon Cala during the Galactic Empire occupation of the planet. There he[3] worked as a bartender, listening to Imperial officers and passing intelligence to the Rebel Alliance.[1]
Skills and abilities
Barodai was a skilled strategist and spymaster.[1]
Behind the scenes
Ardo Barodai first appeared in the 2020 video game Star Wars: Squadrons where he was voiced by Keythe Farley.[3]
Appearances
- Star Wars: Squadrons (First appearance)
The Light You Bring on Electronic Arts' official website (article) (backup link)
Sources
- Star Wars: Battles that Changed the Galaxy (Picture only)
- Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
- In Star Wars Video Games There's a Galaxy of Connection on StarWars.com (backup link) (Picture only)
- Ardo Barodai in the Databank (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
Ardo Barodai in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ According to Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition, the occupation of Mon Cala took place a year into the Emperor's rule. Since Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates the beginning of Imperial rule to 19 BBY, the occupation of Mon Cala took place in 18 BBY.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 Star Wars: Squadrons
- ↑ Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy