Mercenary (50)Full unit name: Mercenary
Last updated: 17.10.2022 14:16:03
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Basic info
First appearance: A New Hope
Events: Reap the Whirlwind
Reap the Whirlwind
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
, Secret Assets
Secret Assets
(Shattering the Peace)
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
, Under New Management
Under New Management
(Battle of Corellia)
Event
Galactic War (3642BBY - 3636BBY)
Known Facts (4)
Reap the Whirlwind (2) »
Secret Assets (1) »
Under New Management (1) »
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
Kyle Katarn
(Human)
Character
Major Characters
 or Han Solo
Han Solo
(Human)
Character
Major Characters
, 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
Mandalorian
Organization
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
Gamorrean
Sentient Species
 were often employed as mercenaries for less demanding. Many Rodians
Rodian
Sentient Species
, Trandoshans
Trandoshan
Sentient Species
, Ubese
Ubese
Sentient Species
 and Weequay
Weequay
Sentient Species
 were working throughout the galaxy as mercs. Due to their strong military traditions, gungans
Gungan
Sentient Species
 were also highly regarded as mercenaries.

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See also
Related organizations
Mistryl Shadow Guard
Revaak's Mercenaries
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RS53
CS57
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Rodian

Weequay

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Now on the run, Boba Fett hates both the Republic and the Separatists for the death of his father, Jango.
This Chagrian leads a band of blasters-for-hire, selling his services to the highest bidder.
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Devaronian Soldier
Human Mercenary
Nautolan Soldier
Zabrak Fringer
Trandoshan Mercenary
Boba Fett, Mercenary
ROTS44
ROTS46
ROTS49
ROTS55
AAE55
TFU47

Devaronian

Nautolan

Zabrak

Trandoshan

Boba Fett
This soldier of fortune favors his own skin above either Republic or Separatist ideals.
All species provide soldiers willing to profit from the Clone Wars.
Some of the amphibious Nautolans sell their military expertise to whichever side offers the most credits.
This Zabrak's loyalty can be bought for the right price.
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SWM Bounty Hunters
Gotal Mercenary
Rodian Blaster-for-Hire
Trandoshan Mercenary
Boba Fett, Mercenary Commander
Canderous Ordo
Human Blaster-For-Hire
LOTF44
LOTF51
LOTF52
LOTF53
LOTF54
BH35

Gotal

Rodian

Trandoshan

Boba Fett
Tags (2)

Canderous Ordo | Revan's Followers

SWM Clone Wars
SWM Imperial Entanglements
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SWM Dark Times
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Human Soldier of Fortune
Chiss Mercenary
Mercenary Commander
Dengar, Hired Killer
4-LOM, Droid Mercenary
Trandoshan Elite Mercenary
CW36
IE28
IE35
DT26
DT27
DT36

Chiss

Dengar
Tags (2)

4-LOM | LOM-series Protocol Droid

Trandoshan
SWTOR Images : Units
SWTOR : Nar Shaddaa
SWTOR : Nar Shaddaa
SWTOR : Tatooine
SWTOR : Tatooine
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Balmorran Resistance Cyborg Mercenary
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Baroban Warehouse (040)
Baroban Warehouse (050)
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Tags (3)

Balmorran Resistance | Balmorra | Small Radar
Tags (4)

Nar Shaddaa | Cathan Dru | Neimoidian | Arak Malkan
Tags (2)

Nar Shaddaa | Arak Malkan
Tags (3)

Tatooine | Bull "The Unbreakable" | Weequay |

Tags (3)

Tatooine | Bull "The Unbreakable" | Weequay
Tags (3)

Tatooine | | Forklift | Forklift-Dozer

Events (2)

Secret Assets | Shattering the Peace
Events (2)

Secret Assets | Shattering the Peace

Reap the Whirlwind

Reap the Whirlwind

Reap the Whirlwind
SWTOR : Corellia
SWTOR : Corellia
SWTOR : Corellia
SWTOR : Corellia
SWTOR : Corellia
CREW
Blastfield Shipyards | Rendili Vehicle Corporation (010)
Blastfield Shipyards | Rendili Vehicle Corporation (020)
Blastfield Shipyards | Rendili Vehicle Corporation (030)
Blastfield Shipyards | Rendili Vehicle Corporation (040)
Blastfield Shipyards | Rendili Vehicle Corporation (050)
Mercenary Copilot
COREL_00006370
COREL_00006371
COREL_00006372
COREL_00006373
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UID00004191
Tags (3)

Corellia | | Speeder Bike v04 | Devaronian
Tags (3)

Corellia | | Republic Operatives | Speeder Bike v04
Tags (3)

Corellia | | Speeder Bike v04 | Devaronian
Tags (3)

Corellia | | Speeder Bike v04 | Devaronian
Tags (3)

Corellia | | Republic Operatives | Speeder Bike v04

Rodian
Events (2)

Under New Management | Battle of Corellia
Events (2)

Under New Management | Battle of Corellia
Events (2)

Under New Management | Battle of Corellia
Events (2)

Under New Management | Battle of Corellia
Events (2)

Under New Management | Battle of Corellia

PILOT
PILOT
PILOT
Imperial Assault Miniature Game
Imperial Assault Miniature Game
DEPLOYMENT
Han Solo, Scoundrel for Hire | Modified YT-1300 Light Freighter (Unique)
Hired Gun | Y-Wing
Mandalorian Mercenary | Firespray-31
Hired Guns Villain Pack (SWI16)
Greedo Villain, Ambitious Mercenary Villain Pack (SWI31)
Greedo, Ambitious Mercenary
UID00000578
UID00004997
UID00005002
SWI16
SWI31
UID00008242
Tags (4)

Millennium Falcon | YT-1300 Light Freighter | Han Solo | Cloud City

BTL Y-Wing Starfighter
Tags (2)

Firespray-class Patrol Ship | Mandalorian

Rodian
Tags (2)

Greedo | Rodian
Tags (3)

Greedo | Rodian | Tatooine
DEPLOYMENT
DEPLOYMENT
REWARD
REWARD
SWTCG : Cards
SWTCG : Cards
Hired Gun
Hired Gun (Elite)
Mercenary Aid
Mercenary Ties
0554 : Unit : Hired Guns
0765 : Unit : Advozse Mercenary
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0554
0765

Rodian

Rodian

Tags (2)

Bith | Twi'lek

Advozse
SWTCG : Cards
SWTCG : Cards
1003 : Unit : Chevin Mercenary
2068 : Smugglers and Spies : Mercenary Contacts
1003
2068

Chevin

Full unit name: Mercenary Last updated: 17.10.2022 14:16:03