Skarabda, known as Skarabda the Wise, was a Hutt female who served as the chief diplomatic envoy of the Hutt Clan, and later the Hutt Overseer, during the High Republic Era.
Biography
Early Life
Skarabda was a Hutt who, during the High Republic Era, served as the Hutt Clan's chief diplomatic envoy. The Hutt was also the sister of Myarga Anjiliac Atirue, one of the main faces of the Clan in the High Republic.[1]
Peace Negotiation
After her sister Myarga allied with Republic forces to fight the Drengir, Padawans Farzala Tarabal and Qort with Jedi Master Obratuk Glii, traveled to Nal Hutta on the hired starship Vessel, to negotiate a lasting peace between the Hutts and the Galactic Republic[1]
The meeting took place in Bilbousa, the Vessel being received by Skarabda's head of security Ishnar Ti-Kharatal and some henchmen. Tarabal and the Vessel's pilot Leox Gyasi were received by Skarabda in her palace. But before any negotiation, the Vessel began firing on the palace, which Skarabda took as a betrayal. Ishnar and her henchmen pursued Tarabal and Gyasi out of the palace.[1]
Outside, the Drengir began to attack Bilbousa. Skarabda retreated into the palace, accompanied by Jabba, who criticized Skarabda for failing to defend the capital of the Hutt homeworld. Skarabda explained that she had hoped the Drengir attack would lure the Jedi into helping them. Having escaped their imprisonment in the palace dungeons, Tarabal and Gyasi reappeared, accompanied by Ishnar. Tarabal stated that the Jedi had no part in the attack, which Ishnar confirmed. Tarabal explained that he only needed to track down the Vessel, but Skarabda responded that communications were up and she could contact Master Obratuk via comms.[3]
Master Obratuk appeared over holo with the subdued Gargo, Torvor and Kvar, who had invaded the Vessel. Skarabda recognized them as Jabba's henchmen, realizing that they were the ones who had fired on the palace. Jabba's intention was for the Drengir attack to destabilize Bilbousa, forcing Skarabda out of power and ending the Hutt/Jedi alliance. After the incident, negotiations resumed, with Tarabal speaking on behalf of the Jedi Order to continue the alliance against the Drengir.[3]
Meeting with the Nihil
Skarabda kills Affanar by crushing him.
Sometime after the defeat of the Drengir, Skarabda was known as the Hutt Overseer and met with a Nihil envoy on Ballum. She was attended by a steward, Masakene, and a mysterious hooded bodyguard who was later revealed to be former Nihil Tempest Runner Lourna Dee. Skarabda's negotiations with the envoy Affanar were disrupted by the arrival of a Republic Longbeam and its team of Jedi, who sought to prevent an alliance between the Hutts and the Nihil. She observed the fight between her forces and the Republic troops.[2] She took Keeve Trennis captive and had her interrogated by her steward Masakene while Dee watched. The Hutt was determined to learn who had murdered her sister. Skarabda was persuaded by Dee to let her kill the Jedi as a show of the Hutt's power. Treenis stopped her by agreeing to let Masakene read her mind and see the truth about Myarga's death. It was revealed that Dee had shot Myarga and Skarabda shot the Twi'lek with a blaster. Affanar urged the Hutt to kill both Dee and Trennis. When Trennis told Skarabda that the Nihil would just take over and not honor any agreements with the Hutts, Affanar leapt to attack the Jedi but was squashed by the Hutt's body. She fired at Dee again but didn't hit her and Dee set off explosive that caused the fortress to collapse. Skarabda was saved by Trennis who used the Force to deflect the falling debris. Agreeing to cooperate with the Republic, Skarabda ordered her forces to kill Dee on sight.[4]
She participated in the attempt to capture Dee, who was onboard the stolen Ataraxia. She lent a skiff fighter to Terec to replace their shot-down Jedi Vector. After Dee distracted the Republic cruiser Gios by dumping cargo containers containing people. Skarabda assured Velko Jahen that she had no knowledge of it and moved her ship in front of the Ataraxia to prevent Dee from fleeing.[5]
Battle of Eriadu
Sharabda arrived with a group of ships from the Mon Cal fleet and the Royal Togruta Fleet to reinforce the Stormwall Defense Fleet that was battling the Nihil at Eriadu. She destroyed the giant scav droid that was attacking the Gios.[6]
Personality and traits
- "«Hrm? What is the meaning of this? Isn't he the Jedi saboteur?!»"
"«Mmm… he was accused of that, yes, but my head of security is with him. Do you believe him, Ishnar?»" - ―Jabba and Skarabda, talking about Farzala
Skarabda acted like a true chief diplomatic envoy, being consistent and insightful in her work.[1] She had confidence in her head of security Ishnar, asking her if she believed in the Jedi, demonstrating her trust in the Nikto.[3]
The Hutt had a scar over her right eye.[1]
Appearances
- The High Republic Adventures (2021) 6 (First appearance)
- The High Republic Adventures (2021) 7
- The High Republic (2023) 1
- The High Republic (2023) 2
- The High Republic (2023) 3
- The High Republic: Beware the Nameless (and audiobook) (Mentioned only)
- The High Republic: Tempest Breaker (Indirect mention only)
- The High Republic: Tempest Breaker script (Indirect mention only)
- The High Republic – Fear of the Jedi 5
Sources
- Star Wars: The High Republic: Chronicles of the Jedi
- Star Wars: Timelines
The High Republic Authors on Authors: George Mann and Cavan Scott on StarWars.com (backup link) (Indirect mention only)- Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
