Mercenary (95)Full unit name: Mercenary
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First appearance: A New Hope
A New Hope
(MOVIE)
Known Facts (105)
The Cold War (3) »
Mission to Clak'dor VII (CW) (1) »
  • Interacted with (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Mercenary
    Gun's just a tool. You use it to destroy, or you use it to protect against those who would destroy you.
  • Corso Riggs
Esseles incident (1) »
Race the Devil (7) »
Insult to Injury (6) »
The Vault (10) »
Raid on Tularan Nuclear Power Plant (6) »
Mission to the Northeast Tularan Region (5) »
Suicide Mission (7) »
Nar Shaddaa Landing (1) »
The Republic's Finest (7) »
Shore Leave (prologue) (5) »
Eco-Terrorists (12) »
Shore Leave (6) »
Climbing the Ladder (21) »
Down the Hole (1) »
Reap the Whirlwind (1) »
Under New Management (1) »
Mission to Orinackra (1) »
3 ABY (1) »
The Tarsus Club Heist (2) »
  • Interacted in The Broken Hoof with (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Sullustan Mercenary
    You're leaving a lot of money on the table.
    Bram Shano
    Don't know the crew. Don't like it.
    Sullustan Mercenary
    If you change your mind, let me know.
  • Bram Shano
  • Gave Datapad 6 to Bram Shano containing a contract to infiltrate Westhill Palace
Summary
A mercenary (merc for short), sometimes also called soldier of fortune, hired gun, or free lance, was a soldier who fought or worked in other ways (mostly in those involving violence) for any faction in exchange for a desirable amount of money. Sometimes, the word mercenary was used as a derogatory term for someone who valued credits over other things, such as ideals or kinship.
Mercenaries served mostly as troopers or pilots for hire, but also as bodyguards and enforcers. They worked in other military assignments as well, for example in those involving testing the equipment, liberating abducted people or retrieving, transporting and protecting valuable goods or items. Some even outfitted other beings with devices and equipment they may need. They appeared in all known eras, being especially active when conflicts erupted. Mercenaries were often said to be opportunistic and concerned only on profits and "survival to fight another day". Mostly they had "neutral" affiliation and were hired by many fighting forces without actually joining them. In some cases though, they grew sympathetic to their clients, such as Kyle Katarn or Han Solo, who eventually joined the Rebel Alliance. Many mercenaries were also defectors from armies or ex-soldiers, often from special forces, thus having versatility and abilities very useful in their occupation. Mercenaries always were equipped with weapons, often they also carried personal armor and multiple devices allowing them to fulfill their employer's demands.
Many civilizations were specialized in mercenary business. The Mandalorians have served the galaxy as mercenaries for thousands of years. Having complicated history behind them, Mistryl Shadow Guard dedicated themselves to serve as mercenaries to save their people. Due to their incredible brute strength and low intelligence, Gamorreans were often employed as mercenaries for less demanding. Many Rodians, Trandoshans, Ubese and Weequay were working throughout the galaxy as mercs. Due to their strong military traditions, gungans were also highly regarded as mercenaries.

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See also
UH
Related organizations
Mistryl Shadow Guard Revaak's Mercenaries Terror Brigade
Related units, characters and other technologies
Boba Fett Jango Fett Canderous Ordo Onar Koma Takeel Bull "The Unbreakable" Glort Arak Malkan Revaak
Known members
Kyle Katarn
Mission to Orinackra
Hoss
Show All (2)DetailsNew Order3 ABY
Ephant Mon
Before Mission to Cerea
Rooster Trace
Show All (2)DetailsThe Mid Rim (New Order)3 ABY
Cal
Suicide Mission
Larris Cozekk
Show All (2)DetailsCommander, Strike Team (Raid on Tularan Nuclear Power Plant)Mission to the Northeast Tularan Region
Memnon Demaratus
Insult to Injury
Matthew Herral
Suicide Mission
Ironfist
Esseles incident
Evans Ketara
Suicide Mission
Mack
DetailsDetailsSergeant, Commander, Mercenary Unit (Suicide Mission)
Androclus Methodius
Show All (2)DetailsCommander, Task Force (Raid on Tularan Nuclear Power Plant)Commander, Task Force (Mission to the Northeast Tularan Region)
Medjay Milesius
Insult to Injury
Denard Philo
Insult to Injury
Rhigoth
Down the Hole
Roksur
Leader, Skavak's Mercs (The Vault)
Known parent organizations
The Peace Brigade
Known sub-organizations
Blaster Brothers
Droid models that were used by this organization
ORM-A01 Probe Droid
DetailsDetailsAnti-Intruder Alarm Droids, Security (Eco-Terrorists)
Starships that were used by this organization
ILH-KK Citadel-class Cruiser
Galactic Civil War
Plug-6 Dropship
Transport of Skavak's Mercs (The Vault)
Vehicles, structures and fixed equipment used by this organization
Light Manned Turret
Light Turrets
Known sentient species
Advozse
Gank
Nautolan
Nautolan Pilots
Nikto
Nikto Club Vertica Mercenaries
Rodian
Rodian Mercenary Recruits
Sullustan
Hired Gun
Twi'lek
Twi'lek Cartel Guards
Weequay
Show All (2)DetailsWeequay Mercenary CaptainsWarriors
All the characters that this organization interacted with (as an organization)
Corso Riggs
Mission to Clak'dor VII (CW)
Bram Shano
The Tarsus Club Heist
All characters who were known to have hired this organization
Ufora Club Owner
Show All (2)DetailsSecurity (Shore Leave (prologue))Security (Shore Leave)
All organizations who were known to have hired this organization
Crimson Dawn
3 ABY
Hutt Cartel
Guard and Security (Climbing the Ladder)
Pyke Syndicate
DetailsDetailsPyke Syndicate Stronghold and Pyke Poaching Station (3 ABY)
Hutt Empire
Third Battle of Vontor (25100BBY)
Trader
DetailsDetailsMerchants of the Alien Arms Bazaar, Security (The Cold War)
Axxon Storage and Reclamation
Vault Guards (The Republic's Finest)
Areas where this organization operated or was stationed
Toshara

» Hired Gun
The Mid Rim

» Rooster Trace
Visited locations
The Broken Hoof

The Tarsus Club Heist
Known ranks & titles
Recruit
Sergeant
Mack
Captain
Officer
Known roles
Commander
Show All (3)DetailsMack, Mercenary UnitLarris Cozekk, Strike TeamAndroclus Methodius, Task Force
Pilot
Various members
Leader
Roksur, Skavak's Mercs
Security
Show All (2)DetailsAnti-Intruder Alarm DroidsVarious members
Known weaponry & equipment
Bryar Blaster
Kyle Katarn
H1 Heavy Blaster
Ironfist
H2 Heavy Blaster
Androclus Methodius
SSK Heavy Blaster (L9)
Show All (12)DetailsEvans KetaraDenard PhiloMedjay MilesiusAlien Arms Bazaar SecurityFabizan's Goons, L9.1.1 BlastersMatthew HerralRoksurClub Ufora BouncersEco Anarchists, dual L9.1.1 BlastersClub Vertica Mercenary RecruitsClub Vertica Mercenary Captains, dual L9.1.1 Blasters, loaded with HI/RAIL Ammo and CH AmmoCartel Mercenary Guards
ALT-25 Blaster Pistol (L12)
Rhigoth
DL-18 Blaster Pistol
DetailsDetailsPyke Syndicate's Hired Guns, Pyke Poaching Station (3 ABY)
L1 Rifle
Club Ufora Security Guards
L3 Rifle
Show All (2)DetailsMackMemnon Demaratus
L3.1.2 Rifle
Show All (3)DetailsClub Vertica Mercenaries, loaded with EX AmmoSkavak's MercsVault Guards
M411 Rifle
Eco-Strike members
A300 Blaster Rifle
DetailsDetailsPyke Syndicate's Hired Guns, Pyke Poaching Station (3 ABY)
L1 Scattergun
Cartel Mercenary Guards
Wrist-mounted Launcher
Show All (4)DetailsFabizan's Goons, loaded with Sleep Dart and Toxic DartClub Vertica Mercenary Captains, loaded with Heatseeker Missile and Electro DartRoksur, loaded with Electro DartCartel Mercenary Guard Captains, loaded with Electro Dart
Wrist-mounted Flamer
Eco Terrorists, loaded with AM Fuel
Wrist Blaster
Roksur, loaded with HI/RAIL Ammo
Retractable Blades
Show All (3)DetailsSkavak's MercsCartel Mercenary Guard CaptainsEco Terrorists
L3 Electroblade
Show All (8)DetailsDenard PhiloMedjay MilesiusCartel Mercenary Guard CaptainsCartel Mercenary OfficersLarris CozekkAndroclus MethodiusMemnon DemaratusEco Terrorists
Triple-bladed Energy Knife
Show All (2)DetailsFabizan's GoonsEco Terrorists
Flash Grenade
Cartel Mercenary Guards
Smoke Grenade
Cartel Mercenary Guard Captains
Thermal Grenade
Show All (2)DetailsVault GuardsEco Anarchists
Explosive Probe
Club Vertica Mercenary Captains
Shield Probe
Vault Guards
Carbonite Shield
Eco Terrorists
Portable Shield Projector
Vault Guards
Concussion Charge Generator
Cartel Mercenary Guard Captains
Datapad 5
Crimson Dawn Hired Gun
Datapad 6
DetailsDetailsGave Datapad 6 to Bram Shano containing a contract to infiltrate Westhill Palace
Holotransmitter
Roksur
Stealth Detection Sensor
Anti-Intruder Alarm Droids
Merc Blaster
Known armor & apparel
BH Medium Armor A01.C01
Military Armor A17.1
Mercenary Armor A18.2
Mercenary Armor A18.3
Hutt Cartel Armor A18.8
BH1 A01.1 Headgear
BH5 A02.5 Heavy Helmet
GE08 A18.8 Hutt Cartel Helmet
Uniform A14.2
Stealth Field Generator
Complete list

Full unit name: Mercenary Last updated: 09.07.2025 16:06:37

Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
Security
Pilot
L9 Blaster
Uniform A14.2
Mission to Clak'dor VII (CW)
Riggs, Corso
Esseles incident
Ironfist
H1 Heavy Blaster
Race the Devil
BH Medium Armor A01.C01
BH1 A01.1 Headgear
[TOR Energy Shiv]
WML
Sleep Dart
Toxic Dart
Voidhound's Followers
Insult to Injury
Demartus, Memnon
L3 Rifle
L3 Electroblade
Milesius, Medjay
Philo, Denard
The Vault
Roksur
Mercenary Armor A18.2
Electro Dart
Wrist Blaster
HI Ammo
[TOR Holotransmitter]
Mercenary Armor A18.3
BH5 A02.5 Heavy Helmet
L3.1.2 Rifle
[TOR RBG]
Raid on Tularan Nuclear Power Plant
Methodius, Androclus
H2 Heavy Blaster
Cozekk, Larris
Rakghoul (Creature)
Mission to the Northeast Tularan Region
Suicide Mission
Mack
Ketara, Evans
Herral, Matthew
Nar Shaddaa Landing
Mawvorr
Drooga
The Republic's Finest
Advozse
Military Armor A17.1
[TOR Portable Shield Projector]
[TOR Shield Probe]
[TOR Thermal Grenade]
WB-A01 Warbot
Shore Leave (prologue)
Republic Navy (GGW)
Rale
Trezin
Eco-Terrorists
TOR WMF
AM Fuel
[TOR Stealth Field Generator]
[TOR Carbonite Shield]
M411 Rifle
ORM-A01 Probe Droid
[TOR Stealth Detection Sensor]
Shore Leave
L1 Rifle
Republic Operatives (TOR)
Climbing the Ladder
Officer
Captain
Recruit
Twi'lek
Weequay
CH Ammo
Rodian
L1 Scattergun
[TOR Flash Grenade]
Hutt Cartel Armor A18.8
GE08 A18.8 Hutt Cartel Helmet
[TOR Smoke Grenade]
Concussion Charge Generator
Nikto
EX Ammo
[TOR Explosive Probe]
Heatseeker Missile
Havoc Squad
Down the Hole (Tatooine)
Rhigoth
BlasTech ALT-25 Blaster Pistol
Reap the Whirlwind (Tatooine)
ST-97
Under New Management (Corellia)
Mission to Orinackra (DF)
Katarn, Kyle
Bryar Blaster
3ABY
Sullustan
[Datapad 5]
The Club Tarsus Robbery
The Broken Hoof
Shano, Bram
[Datapad 6]
Solo, Han
Mandalorian
Mistryl Shadow Guard
Gamorrean
Trandoshan
Ubese
Gungan
Revaak's Mercenaries
Terror Brigade
Fett, Boba
Fett, Jango
Ordo, Canderous
Koma, Onar
Takeel
Bull
Glort
Malkan, Arak
Revaak
Hoss
Mon, Ephant
Trace, Rooster
Cal
New Order
Mission to Cerea
The Mid Rim
Commander (Role)
Sergeant
Leader
Peace Brigade (CW)
Blaster Brothers
ILH-KK Citadel-class Cruiser
Plug-6 Dropship
Galactic Civil War
[TOR Light Manned Turret]
Gank
Nautolan
[TOR UFC]
Crimson Dawn
Hutt Cartel
Pyke Syndicate
Hutt Empire
Trader
Axxon SR
Guard
Mirogana Pyke Stronghold
Pyke Poaching Station
Third Battle of Vontor (25100BBY)
Toshara
DL-18 Blaster Pistol
A-300 Blaster Rifle
[Merc Blaster]
Duro
Mon Calamari
Chagrian
Devaronian
Zabrak
Gotal
Revan's Followers
Chiss
Dengar
4-LOM
LOM-series Protocol Droid
BlasTech DLT-19
Khetanna
Jabba the Hutt
Hutt
Bounty Hunter
Tatooine
Ord Mantell
Fess, Qyzen
Par, Yuon
Tython
Jedi Order
Gundark (Creature)
Sriluur
The Outer Rim
The Hutt Space
Kossak
Xim
Warlord
Jedi Master (Rank)
Salky Hound
Core Worlds
Ryll
Neimoidian
Supreme Chancellor
Porporite
Juggernaut War Droid
Vocatara
Supplier
The Gank Massacres
Balmorran Resistance
Balmorra
[Small Radar]
Nar Shaddaa
Slaar
Military Armor A16.3
Kuum, Jatta
Strategic Information Service (SIS)
Agent
Mercenary
Republic Defectors
Bith
[TOR Speeder Bike V02]
[TOR Speeder Bike V04]
Technician
Wookiee
H3 Heavy Rifle
Galactic Republic
[TOR Common Scanner]
L5M Rifle
ENF-A01 Assassin Droid
Nar Shaddaa Dwellers
Blood Money
Evocii
Kel Dor
Tyrka
Dru, Cathan
Secret Assets (Nar Shaddaa)
Shattering the Peace (Nar Shaddaa)
[TOR Small Forklift]
[TOR Forklift]
Corellia
Battle of Corellia (GW)
Coruscant
Fabizan
Taris
Skavak
Torchy
Murdok, Kord
Hunt for Nok Drayen's Treasure
Republic Army (GGW)
GE07 A01.3 Helmet
Republic Officer Uniform A02.3
GE13 A04.RS1 Helmet
Republic Trooper Armor A04.1
Reconstitued Sith Empire
Imperial Security Bureau
Contract Broker
60BBY
Galactic Empire
[Enforcer Droid 01]
Enforcer
Turbolaser Tower
Pyke
Frag Grenade
Robuma
Vess, Kay
Jet Kordo's Jacket
Sabotage
Chevin
Vinsoth
Millennium Falcon (YT-1300 Light Freighter)
YT-1300 Light Freighter
Cloud City
BTL Y-Wing Starfighter
Firespray-class Patrol Ship
Greedo
DT-12 Heavy Blaster Pistol
Whiphid
Toola