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Gorst

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He/him[3]

Hair color

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Hazel[4]

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Light[2]

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"The restraints are nothing to be feared. It's much safer for you to be tethered as we engage. There's nothing intrinsically physical about this process, but we've had some early trials that were a bit chaotic."
―Gorst, to Bix Caleen[4]

Gorst was ahumanmaledoctor who served as an interrogator for theGalactic Empire'sImperial Security Bureau (ISB) in itsInterrogation branch. He developed a new torture method using the dying pleading of theDizonitespecies and used it on the arrested proprietorSalman Paak on theplanetFerrix at the behest of theISB SupervisorDedra Meero. The successful interrogation flagged themechanicBix Caleen as the next suspect.

After Caleen was arrested, she was soon passed on to Gorst. The doctor spoke about the Dizonite screams and his work on the sound before using it to get the mechanic talking. After arebel pilot was arrested and held nearSteergard, Gorst was sent to help interrogate theprisoner, getting the man talking almost immediately. The doctor appeared in Caleen's nightmares in the coupleyears following her torture.

In3 BBY, theMilitary Intelligence, a cousin network to the ISB, managed to have Gorst's interrogation efforts expanded into a program, based in a donated facility on the planetCoruscant. However, Caleen was able toinfiltrate the facility with fellow rebelagentCassian Andor. Gorst's former subject confronted him, restraining the doctor in his interrogation chair and putting him under his own torture methods. Andor then proceeded to detonate the facility when he and Caleen left.

Biography[]

First recordings[]

"We've taken the recordings and modified them slightly, layering, adjusting. And we found a section that we believe are primarily children, which has its own particular effect."
―Gorst explains his work with the Dizonite screams to Caleen[4]

During thetime of theGalactic Empire,Doctor Gorst served as an interrogator[6] in theInterrogation branch of the Empire'sImperial Security Bureau (ISB),[5] tasked withtorturingprisoners of the Empire for information. In his mission to more efficiently get information from his subjects,[6] he began looking into a the dying screams of theDizonites, asentientspecies which had beenmassacred by the Empire after resisting their presence on theirhomeworld, themoon ofDizon Fray. The choral, agonized, pleading screams of the dying Dizonites had put three Imperialcommunications officers into emotional distress when they monitored footage of the massacre.[4]

As a result, Gorst began trying to develop the screams into a torture method, modifying audio of what he believed was primarily dying Dizoniteyounglings. Early trials of the torture saw some chaotic results from subjects, leading to the requirement for restraints. It was also found that repeat listenings caused more damage.[4]

Debut[]

"Doesn't take long. It won't feel that way to you inside. But, um… Let me know when you're willing to cooperate. Oh, and if you're having difficulty speaking, just shake your head from side to side."
"You'll want to be sure of that, Bix, that you're cooperating fully. It's repeat listenings that cause the most damage."
―Gorst and Dedra Meero, to Caleen[4]
Gorst tortured Salman Paak for Dedra Meero.

Gorst tortured Salman Paak for Dedra Meero.

On theplanetFerrix, the proprietorSalman Paak was tracked to afractal radio unit being used to make a transmission offworld.[4] After being captured and taken toHotel Rix, which had become the Imperial headquarters on Ferrix,[2] Paak was resistant to questioning, which led to suspicions that there was more to be learned, and thusISB SupervisorDedra Meero brought Gorst to the matter. The interrogator used his new method with the screams on Paak, which led to the prisoner giving a testimony about how the radio unit was used by themechanicBix Caleen to keep contact with a buyer of stolen Imperial equipment—in reality was therebel network coordinatorLuthen Rael—and connect them with the thiefCassian Andor.[4]

Caleen was apprehended theday after Paak's capture and taken to Paak's interrogation room,[2] where Meero attempted to provide a less torturous interview, referencing Gorst, who was stood behind the supervisor, as a consequence of the mechanic resisting. With Meero's questioning bringing little answers, the supervisor allowed Gorst to take over. Two Imperial guards restrained Caleen, leading her to begin to panic. Gorst assured her that the restrains made it much safer for her during the session, chuckling as he recounted the early trials. Bringing his console over, he told his subject about the Dizonites and the significance of their screams, removing hislabcoat in doing so.[4]

Gorst helped Meero interrogate Bix Caleen.

Gorst helped Meero interrogate Bix Caleen.

As Caleen got more nervous, Gorst got a headset out and informed his subject to give the word when she was willing to cooperate or move her head side to side if she had trouble speaking. Meero warned the prisoner about the repeat listenings, and interrogator put the headset on her while she attempted to shake her head in resistance. Listening to the dying Dizonites, Caleen screamed in agony, eventually giving in and choosing to cooperate. When Gorst removed the headset, Meero told him not to put it away. Caleen resultantly gave a detailed account of her involvement with mysterious buyer and Andor.[4]

Hit nightmare[]

"This was a Dr. Gorst interview?"
"Yes, sir. Confidence is high. He got the pilot talking almost immediately."
―Lio Partagaz and Meero[4]

Not long after, arebel pilot was apprehended by the Empire while on his way to the[4] trading outpostRing of Kafrene.[7] One of Meero'sattendants,Heert, sent Gorst to adestroyer nearSteergard where thepilot had been subsequently detained. There, he got theprisoner talking almost immediately, Meero interviewing the pilot by video. It was discovered that the pilot operated with arebel group led by the formerSeparatistAnto Kreegyr and that the group was planning an attack on the[4]Imperial power station onSpellhaus.[8]

Caleen continued to have nightmares of Gorst.

Caleen continued to have nightmares of Gorst.

In her cell on Ferrix, Caleen remained traumatized, with Gorst's voice resounding in her head at one point. Meero's other attendant,Corv, interviewed the prisoner again, trying to confirm whether Kreegyr was the mysterious buyer. He threatened to bring in Gorst if he believed the Caleen was not telling the truth.[9] A year later, in4 BBY, Caleen experiencednightmares that involved Gorst, including one where he stalked her while she slept.[10]

These nightmares were still present after another year, in3 BBY, when Caleen got out of bed in asafehouse to see Gorst having tortured anImperial soldier Andor had killed during one of their recent missions. As the dream continued, Gorst spoke about the tragedy of the soldier's loss and how they never got his name before Andor woke Caleen up. With the nightmares being a recurring issue, Andor encouraged her to talk about it, but she avoided the subject.[11]

Muted[]

"Dr. Gorst. Success invites scrutiny. Our cousins in Military Intelligence have been salivating over our interrogation results and have convinced the Emperor that Dr. Gorst is too valuable to be a one-man, ISB asset. He's to be expanded into a program.[…] The Navy's donated a facility here in Coruscant. I want the two of you to represent our interests in this. I'm counting on you to keep watch on these idiots."
―Lio Partagaz briefs Lonni Jung and Heert[12]
Gorst's interrogation efforts were moved into a larger program on Coruscant.

Gorst's interrogation efforts were moved into a larger program on Coruscant.

Meanwhile, the ISB's cousin network,Military Intelligence, took an interest in Gorst's successes and convinced theGalactic Emperor,[12]Sheev Palpatine,[13] to expand Gorst's efforts into aprogram. TheImperial Navy donated a facility to the[12] Empire'scapital planet[13] ofCoruscant. In response to the Military Intelligence's new powers over Gorst, ISBMajorLio Partagaz ordered two supervisors,Lonni Jung and Heert, to represent the ISB's interests in the program.[12]

Unbeknownst to Partagaz and Heert, Jung was working for Luthen Rael and his network. Rael soon sent Andor and Caleen—who were living undercover on Coruscant as Rael's operatives—totake out Gorst. The two rebel agents infiltrated Gorst's facility while he was out purchasing acupcake. After returning to the facility with hisfood, Gorst entered his torture chamber and consulted the console. That was when Caleen, who had hidden by the door, revealed herself and, with ablaster aimed, told him to get in the chair.[12]

Caleen enacted her revenge on Gorst.

Caleen enacted her revenge on Gorst.

Gorst recognised only the face of the rebel, who forced him into the chair, secured his forearms with[12] autostraps,[14] and gagged him. Despite the doctor's struggling, Caleen put the torture headset on him and activated it. Gorst began to convulse from the effect of the headset while Caleen left. Andor had in the meantime set up explosives in the building and activated them as he and his accomplice left, destroying the facility with Gorst inside.[12]

A file on Gorst was kept in the "Imperial Security Bureau" section of theImperial Archives. The file was eventually read by thehistorianBeaumont Kin, who wrote briefly about Gorst's efforts on utilising the Dizonite screams in[13] his[15]bookThe Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire[13] in35 ABY.[16]

Personality and traits[]

"They make a sound as they die. A sort of choral, agonized pleading. It was quite unlike anything anyone has ever heard before."
―Gorst, on the Dizonites[4]
Dr. Gorst was a sadistic interrogator.

Dr. Gorst was a sadistic interrogator.

Gorst was ahuman male withlight skin, brownhair, and hazeleyes.[4] A cruel and sadistic interrogator,[6] he took advantage of the effect the Dizonites' dying pleas had on individuals to create a more effective means of psychological pain. In conversation with Bix Caleen ahead of her torture, the doctor chuckled when recalling the chaotic responses some of the early tests had caused showing, further smiling at points when he explained the context of his torture methods.[4]

Gorst had an enjoyment of sweets and brought along something for himself to his torture chamber on Coruscant. When confronted by Caleen two years after torturing her, Gorst could not help but ponder on the fact he recognised her despite being at gunpoint. It was not until Caleen restrained the doctor and began preparing him for torture that he began to panic.[12]

Skills and abilities[]

"Failing that, we have Dr. Gorst, who's developed a unique interview system some of us are very excited about."
―Meero introduces Gorst to Caleen[4]

Gorst was skilled in psychology and physiology, using his knowledge in his work on torture.[6]

Equipment[]

Gorst stands in front of his equipment shortly before his death.

Gorst stands in front of his equipment shortly before his death.

"Don't put them away."
―Meero, to Gorst, on the headset[4]

Gorst wore a white, long-sleeved shirt with a shorter-sleeved grayjacket over it and a white labcoat over that. In a case, he kept a headset that was used to subject his subjects to the Dizonite screams, operating it partially from a movable console.[4]

Behind the scenes[]

Gorst first appeared in "Narkina 5," the eighth episode of thefirst season of the live-actionDisney+ seriesStar Wars: Andor,[2] released onOctober 26,2022.[17] The character was portrayed byJoshua James.[2]

Appearances[]

Sources[]

Notes and references[]

  1. ↑"Ever Been to Ghorman?" dates the second three episodes ofStar Wars: AndorSeason 2, including thedeath of Gorst onCoruscant in "What a Festive Evening," to3 BBY.
  2. ↑2.02.12.22.32.42.52.62.72.8Andor logo newStar Wars: Andor — "Narkina 5"
  3. ↑Star Wars: Card TraderSet:2025 Star Wars Chrome Sapphire, Card: Dr. Gorst
  4. ↑4.004.014.024.034.044.054.064.074.084.094.104.114.124.134.144.154.164.174.18Andor logo newStar Wars: Andor — "Nobody's Listening!"
  5. ↑5.05.1StarWars.com Andor Analyzed: 5 Highlights from Episode 8, "Narkina 5" onStarWars.com(backup link) establishes that Gorst was part of theImperial Security Bureau (ISB), "Nobody's Listening!" showing that he was an interrogator. SinceStar Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know states that the ISB had its ownInterrogation branch, it can be deduced that Gorst was part of Interrogation.
  6. ↑6.06.16.26.3StarWars-DatabankII Dr. Gorst in theDatabank(backup link)
  7. ↑Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
  8. ↑Star Wars: Dawn of Rebellion: The Visual Guide
  9. ↑Andor logo newStar Wars: Andor — "Daughter of Ferrix"
  10. ↑Andor logo newStar Wars: Andor — "One Year Later"
  11. ↑Andor logo newStar Wars: Andor — "Ever Been to Ghorman?"
  12. ↑12.012.112.212.312.412.512.612.7Andor logo newStar Wars: Andor — "What a Festive Evening"
  13. ↑13.013.113.213.3Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire
  14. ↑Andor logo newStar Wars: Andor — "What a Festive Evening"(Audio description fromDisney+)
  15. ↑Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
  16. ↑Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire states that thirtyyears have passed since the end of theGalactic Civil War andmonths have passed since theBattle of Exegol. AsStar Wars: Timelines dates theend of the war to5 ABY and the Battle of Exegol to35 ABY, thein-universeThe Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire must have been published in 35ABY.
  17. ↑TwitterLogo Star Wars (@starwars) onTwitter (post onAugust 10,2022):"This is what revolution looks like. Watch #Andor, a Star Wars Original Series, streaming only on @DisneyPlus September 21."(backup link)
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