Fett gotra

Fett gotra

TheFett gotra was a crime family on thedesertplanetTatooine under the rule of theDaimyoBoba Fett during theNew Republic Era and claimed thecity ofMos Espa as its territory from apalace on the fringes of theNorthern Dune Sea.

Fett's reign began as acrime lord around theyear9 ABY whenhekilledBib Fortuna, formermajordomo to thelateHutt crimelordJabba Desilijic Tiure. In the aftermath of Fortuna'sdeath, having taken the title of Daimyo, Fett laid claim to Jabba's territory and endeavored to rule Mos Espa. Fett at first pursed an expansionist policy that aimed to absorb theholdings of the late Jabba, before being joined by criminal groups such as theAqualish,Klatoonian andTrandoshan families, and as well as vassals and tributaries and also receiving tributes from theWorker's District-based merchantLortha Peel and theSanctuarycantina ownerGarsa Fwip.

Fett's hold on power was challenged by the arrival of Jabba's relatives,the Twins ofNal Hutta, and thePyke Syndicate fromOba Diah.MayorMok Shaiz joined thePykes in spite of Fett's efforts to vassalize theMayor of Mos Espa.

Description[]

Operations[]

As a crime lord, Fett had his base of operations in Jabba'sformer palace^[2] on the fringes of theNorthern Dune Sea^[8] in Mos Espa. From there he began expanding his gotra by exerting influence over the leading citizens of Tatooine. He maintained the system of patronage that the locals were accustomed to, receiving gifts of tribute from those who recognized Fett as their new patron. He also pursued an expansionist policy that aimed to absorb the holdings of the late Jabba. To that end, Fett planned to bring Jabba's many vassals under his sphere of control, and thereby preserve his predecessor's vast empire.^[2]

With Fett's actions in power in perspective, such as deciding against resuming thespice trade,^[1] his gotra stood as a not-so-criminal crime empire^[9] in some respects.^[1] Boba Fett's organization possessed arancor, as well as a large reserve ofcredits. Therancor was a calf bred from champions for the purpose of fighting. Fett kept the rancor in the animal pens beneath thethrone room of his palace. Although Fett was its owner, the rancor's training was personally overseen by its keeper.^[3]

Leadership and center of power[]

Formerbounty hunterBoba Fett assumed the title ofDaimyo with the legitimacy ofhis reign in question. Fett asserted that thethrone of his former employer, theHuttcrime lordJabba Desilijic Tiure, had been usurped by hismajordomoBib Fortuna. Bykilling Fortuna, Fett laid claim to Jabba's possessions,^[7] including thecriminal empire that Jabba built onTatooine.^[2] It was the opinion of Fett that crime lords like Jabba had failed to make intelligent decisions. Instead, he felt that people like himself, having been on the ground of the criminal underworld, would know how to best keep themselves and their followers alive while still growing rich.^[3] Once a selfish bounty hunter concerned only aboutmoney and his own reputation,^[10] Fett had changed after a near-death experience in theGreat Pit of Carkoon^[2] and thetime he spent in aTusken Raider tribe. To Fett, it was suddenly clear that one needed a tribe that looked out for its members to survive, succeed, and live a fulfilling life.^[3]

Fennec Shand served asLord Fett's second-in-command, with the title ofMaster Assassin. Additionally, Fett was served by twoGamorrean Warriors, the8D-series smelter droid8D8, and otherdroids including multipledressing droids,^[2] anR4 astromech working as aservice droid,^[11] anLEP-series service droid used as aRat Catcher, andUK2-B.Krrsantan worked with the gotra after a bar fight in theSanctuary,^[3] as well as arancor keeper.^[4]

Fett's vassals includedDonGarfalaquox of theAqualish crime family in theWorker's District,Dokk Strassi of theStrassi family in thecity center, and MadamGarsa Fwip and hercantina, the Sanctuary.^[2] Fett also claimed nominal authority over theMayor of Mos Espa, tellingMayorMok Shaiz that he served the Daimyo, to which the mayor agreed.^[7] Despite that, Mayor Shaiz was secretly working with thePyke Syndicate. A street gang onMos Espa, theMods, was incorporated into the gotra when Boba Fett offered them work.^[4] Fett also enjoyed relations with the people ofFreetown, who came to his aid during his conflict against the Pyke Syndicate.^[1]

History[]

Origins[]

Severalcenturies before theGalactic Civil War, Jabba Desilijic Tiure rose to be a crime lord and based his criminal empire out of his palace in the Northern Dune Sea of thedesertworld Tatooine, from where he spread his operations and influence across theOuter Rim Territories,^[8] earning great wealth and riches out of various criminal activities such as smuggling andslave trading.^[12] Jabba was one of the leaders of theHutt Clan,^[13] and came to run the Hutt clans solely after theirruling council waseliminated by theGalactic Empire.^[14]

Following Jabba'sdeath,^[15] an enormous power vacuum occurred^[16] and his empire became vulnerable.^[17] The Hutts attempted settle a debate over the matter of hiswill and who would take reins of his criminal empire. Severalmonths after however, a decision had yet to be made.^[18] Jabba's former majordomo,^[15] Bib Fortuna, returned to his palace and took over his operations^[19] as a crime lord.^[20]

The ex-bounty hunter Boba Fett developed notions of running his own crime family following his escape from the Great Pit of Carkoon. Disillusioned with his past as amercenary, he resolved to never serve those whom he regarded as idiots^[3] and "scugholes,"^[4] believing that their decisions would eventually lead to his death and the deaths of those like him. Furthermore, the time that Fett spent with a tribe ofTusken Raiders convinced him of the limits of working alone. As such, Fett enlisted the aid of Fennec Shand, anassassin whom he saved and offered his loyalty in return for hers. Before he could pursue his plans of becoming a crime lord, Fett ventured to recoverhis armor.^[3]

Havingreclaimed hisarmor, Fett assisted theMandalorianDin Djarin as he was indebted to him to ensure thefoundlingGrogu's safety. After acquiring Gideon's coordinates, Fett and the group usedSlave I to pursue an Imperial shuttle carrying DoctorPenn Pershing and aided in therescue of Grogu fromMoffGideon'sImperial remnant.^[21] around9 ABY,^[6]

Fett and Shand returned to Tatooine. Upon their arrival, Shandstormed the palace, shooting every person inside except for Fortuna and hisTwi'lek slave, which she freed. Fett entered the throne room after Shand had killed Fortuna's bodyguards. Fortuna greeted Fett, expressing his surprise to see the formerbounty hunter despite the rumors of his demise. Fett's only response was to shoot Fortuna, killing theTwi'lek crime lord and taking his place on the throne with Shand by his side.^[19]

Establishing influence[]

Following Fortuna's death, Fett assumed the reins of Jabba's old empire as the new Daimyo on Tatooine. Fett endeavored to consolidate Jabba's empire under his leadership as the new crime lord. To this end, he invited various local officials, including Don Garfalaquox, Dokk Strassi and the Mayor of Mos Espa, to the palace to pay tribute to the new Daimyo. Mayor Mok Shaiz declined Fett's invitation and sent hisTwi'lek majordomo in his place. Shand requested Fett's permission to kill the mayor's representative, perceiving his presence in the mayor's stead as a sign of disrespect to the Daimyo. In addition, the majordomo had informed Fett that the mayor was expecting tribute from him. Fett allowed the majordomo to leave the palace despite Shand's request, noting his affiliation with the mayor.^[2]

Unlike his predecessors, Fett abstained from coercion and displaying material wealth, preferring to rule through respect instead of fear orprivilege. He also refused totortureprisoners, such as twoGamorrean warriors that were captured after Bib Fortuna's death. The Daimyo noted the guards' loyalty to their former employers, Jabba and Fortuna, and agreed to pardon them in return for their allegiance as his newbodyguards. This decision was seen as counterproductive to Fett's consolidation of power by hisadvisors, Fennec Shand and the droid 8D8, both of whom believed that their patron needed to project strength through fear in order to secure the loyalty of Tatooine's population.^[2]

In addition to receiving vassals at the palace, Fett collected tribute in person; accompanied by Shand and his new Gamorrean guards, he traveled into thecity of Mos Espa to inspect the Sanctuary, a cantina that was originally controlled by Fortuna. The cantina's owner, Garsa Fwip, acknowledged Fett as the Sanctuary's new patron upon learning of Fortuna's death. Shortly afterward, Fett and Shand wereambushed outside of the cantina by assassins of theOrder of the Night Wind. Fett survived the attack with the help of Shand and his guards, but was injured and taken back to the palace to recuperate in hisbacta tank.^[2]

Power struggle[]

Fett returned to Mos Espa after interrogating one of his would-be assassins, who confessed that the Order of the Night Wind had been hired by Mayor Mok Shaiz. However, the mayor denied the allegation and convinced Fett to investigate Garsa Fwip's cantina. Upon returning to the Sanctuary, Fett was confronted bythe Twins—abrother andsister—who arrived on Tatooine to inherit the territory of their late cousin, Jabba the Hutt. Their attempt to claim Jabba's empire through kinship was opposed by Fett, who asserted his own claim as the Daimyo of Mos Espa. Neither party acquiesced to the other's demands; Fett refused to relinquish his title as a crime lord, and the Hutt siblings elected to remain on Tatooine instead of returning toNal Hutta. In addition to the servants who carried the Hutts on a litter, they were supported by theWookieegladiatorKrrsantan.^[7]

Following the visit ofLortha Peel, awater-monger in the Worker's District, who had problems with a street gang of youths that had been stealing his inventory, Fett, Shand, and their Gamorrean bodyguards walked through the streets of Mos Espa where they found the gang. After a conversation, Fett recruited the street gang, known as the Mods, afterDrash told him that there was no work. Despite Peel's arguments Fett partially repaid him for his troubles. Later, as Fett was undergoing abacta treatment session, Krrsantanambushed him in his bacta tank. Krrsantan failed, and was subdued by Fett's forces.^[4]

The Twins approached Fett in the aftermath of Krrsantan's capture, and apologized for their efforts to have him killed. They also informed Fett of their intention to return to Nal Hutta, having learned that Mayor Mok Shaiz had already invited another criminal syndicate to take control of Jabba's empire.^[4]

In addition they gave a rancor as a parting gift to Fett, who offered to release Krrsantan into the Twins' custody if they renounced their claim on Jabba's legacy. The Twins rejected the Wookiee who had failed them, and merely advised Fett to leave Tatooine as well. Fett freed Krrsantan nonetheless, advising him as one former bounty hunter to another not to work for "scugholes."^[4]

The buildup to war[]

The Pyke Syndicate[]

Despite his distrust of the Twins, Fett was willing to investigate their claim about Mok Shaiz. Accompanied by Shand and the Mods, Fett returned to theMos Espa City Hall to confront the mayor, whose majordomo claimed that Shaiz was unavailable. By the time they discovered that the mayor was not in his office, the majordomo fled from the city hall in alandspeeder. A chase ensued through the streets of Mos Espa as the majordomo was followed by the Mods onspeeder bikes. The majordomo ultimately crashed his landspeeder into ameiloorun fruit stand, preventing his escape. Cornered by Fett and his street gang, the Twi'lek steward confessed that the mayor had joined thePyke Syndicate.Skad, a member of the Mods, reported to Fett that several Pykes disembarked from astarliner that arrived in thespaceport of Mos Espa. The Pyke Syndicate's presence on Tatooine convinced Fett and Shand thatwar was imminent.^[4]

In addition to monitoring the Pykes,^[4] the Mods were tasked with finding Mayor Shaiz. Fett also returned to the city of Mos Espa after completing his last bacta treatment. Convinced that the mayor's absence would create a power vacuum, Fett believed that his presence in the city was necessary,^[3] having vowed to bring order to his territories.^[4] He arrived at the Sanctuary in time to witness a bar brawl between Krrsantan and severalTrandoshan patrons.^[3] Discarded by the Twins^[4] and consequently unemployed, Krrsantan accepted Fett's invitation to join his criminal empire.^[3]

The gathering[]

The next step in Fett's strategy was to create a defensive alliance with Mos Espa's crime families against the Pyke Syndicate. Fett and Shand therefore hosted a banquet in the palace, inviting several crime lords while Krrsantan and theGamorrean guards provided security. The attendees were each a former captain in the criminal empire of Jabba Desilijic Tiure; after the Hutt's death, they rejected Bib Fortuna as a successor.^[3]

Shand attempted to convince them to join Fett by appealing to their greed, but the captains were reluctant to become involved in a dispute between Fett and the Pykes, noting that only Fett's territory had been threatened. Despite Fett's insistence that the Pykes were draining Tatooine of its resources, the Trandoshans had profited through the inclusion of their territory in the Pyke Syndicate's spice trade. Additionally, thehead of theKlatooinian family suggested that they could make their own claim on the title of Daimyo by killing Fett. However, the guests were startled by a roar from Fett's rancor, which resided beneath the throne room where the meeting was held.^[3]

Although the crime lords ultimately rejected Fett's proposal of an alliance between the crime families of Mos Espa, they agreed to maintain a policy of neutrality in the conflict between Fett and the Syndicate. Even without the support of the other families, Fett continued his preparations for war. While he had an abundance of credits, his empire lacked reliable enforcers.^[3]

Building an army[]

WhenDin Djarin traveled toMos Eisley to obtain hisnew starship fromPeli Motto, Shand approached the Mandalorian apostate with credits in exchange for his support against Fett's enemies. Djarin decided that he would help Fett for free,^[23] and thereby added another experienced enforcer to Fett's ranks in addition to Krrsantan. However, Shand noted in a briefing that their organization lacked the manpower to defend Fett's territory in the event of open war with the Syndicate.^[22]

Given the need for soldiers, Djarin sought to recruit the population of theMos Pelgo territories. He discussed the situation in Mos Espa withCobb Vanth, theMarshal ofFreetown, who opposed the Pyke Syndicate's activities on Tatooine. Following Djarin's departure from Freetown, Vanth was shot by the Pyke Syndicate's enforcer,Cad Bane. TheDuros bounty hunter warned the people of Freetown against interfering in the Syndicate's business.^[22]

War against the Pykes[]

In the aftermath of theshowdown in Freetown, the Pyke Syndicate attacked the Sanctuary—one of the establishments in Mos Espa that was connected to Fett's gotra. Abomb within acamtono was delivered to the cantina by two agents of the Pyke Syndicate. The bomb detonated shortly after the Pykes left the establishment, resulting in afiery explosion thatdestroyed the Sanctuary^[22] and officially kicked off open war between Fett and the Pykes. The next day Fett and Shand arrived in the bombed-out remains of the Sanctuary, Fett said that they are at war while Shand replied that it was inevitable. Soon Djarin arrived with news from Freetown, saying that Vanth was raising agarrison for them, unaware that Bane interfered. While planning of how they would regroup so they wait for the arrival of the Freetown citizens. Shand sent Krrsantan to theMos Espa city center, the Mods, led by Drash and Skad, to the Worker's District, and the Gamorreans to keep an eye on the Klatooinian family, atMos Espa spaceport.^[1]

While they were waiting, 8D8 informed him that he had a visitor. Fett walked out to confront him. The mysterious figure lifted his head to reveal himself to be Cad Bane, Fett's old mentor whom he had not heard from in almost thirty years. Bane informed Fett that he was negotiating on behalf of the Pykes. Fett told his old mentor that he would not negotiate with a cold blooded murderer, before Bane remarked that Fett held the same reputation. Fett warned Bane that the syndicate was outnumbered before Bane told him Cobb Vanth was dead, and his people wouldn't be coming to help. As Bane became more enraged at Fett, Djarin and Shand pointed their blasters at him. Bane informed them that he also had backup. Bane revealed to Fett that it was the head of the Pyke Syndicate who ordered the execution of his Tusken family. Shand stepped forward and reminded Boba that they needed to remain in control, and he shouldn't act on his emotions. Bane taunted Fett over how soft he had become, before leaving the trio under the watch of the Pyke enforcers.^[1]

Suddenly, all three families betrayed Fett's enforcers, and before Fett had a chance to send support, the Aqualish ambushed the Mods, pinning them down to a corner. The Trandoshans attacked Krrsantan, no matter the Wookie's courage they were able to disarm him from his weapon and knocked him down. The Klatooinians attacked the two Gamorrean guards, pushing them off a cliff. Fett ordered Shand to to help the Mods. Despite their heavy casualties Shand arrived in time to save them and ordered them to go to the Sanctuary. Meanwhile a group ofPyke guards, led by aCapo, arrived to negotiate with the Daimyo. Fett sent Shaiz's majordomo to negotiate with them, winning time for Fett to regroup. Meanwhile Fett and Djarin fought off against the Pykes. They defeated most of the troopers. Despite their advantage of theirMandalorian armor, they were knocked to the ground and shot at.^[1]

Just in time, the people of Freetown, led byTaanti andJo, arrived to save the pair, and fend off against the Syndicate. With extreme measures the Mods joined the fight as well. Krrsantan also returned, battling many Pykes with hisblaster rifle and hisbrass knuckles. As Krrsantan ran for cover he got hit, and took multiple shots to the back. Fett ran out to save him. With the few of the Pykes retreating they cheered up for their victory, Djarin scaned twoScorpenek annihilator droids arriving and dogging fire on them. Fett ordered everyone to run, while Djarin distracted the droids with theDarksaber. Djarin was later joined byPeli Motto andGrogu who came to see him, as they were running from the Scorpenek droid. Meanwhile the Freetown citizens and members of Fett gotra were pinned down by one of the droids and a few Pyke guards. Jo and Drash went to the top off their building to distract the droid.^[1]

Fett returned at the last minute with his rancor to save Djarin's life. The rancor successfully defeated the two droids and defeated many of the enemy soldiers. Before Fett could finish of the Pykes, Bane returned. Fett's Rancor attacked Bane, before activating his flamethrower, harming the creature and knocking Fett off its back. As the rancor fled, Fett and Bane were left alone outside the streets of Mos Espa. Bane reminded Fett of his dark history as a bounty hunter, and told Fett it was in his blood and he couldn't run from his past. The pair had a showdown. Before Fett could even aim his weapon, Bane had shot him to the ground. Bane then took another shot and walked up to Fett, kicking him and ripping off his helmet. Bane raised his blaster and told Fett that his last lesson to him is that he should only look out for himself. As Bane prepared to fire upon Fett one last time, Fett swung at him with his gaderffii stick, knocking him away. Fett then knocked Bane to the ground, and, in a final blow, stabbed him in the chest with the stick's bladed end, taking out the infamous bounty hunter. He left Bane for dead on the sands of Tatooine.^[1]

Fett's rancor went on a rampage in the city while the Freetowners and the Mods shot at it. Djarin ordered them to stop firing at the rancor while he attempted to calm it. Right before the rancor could finish him, Grogu appeared and usedthe Force to calm the beast. Back inMos Eisley thePyke-in-charge announced the Syndicate retreat from Tatooine, much to the frustration of the leaders of the crime families and Mayor Shaiz. Suddenly, Shand arrived and killed all the Pyke Syndicate leadership and the corruptMayor of Mos Espa.^[1]

Sometime after their victory, Shand and Fett traveled toBlack Spire Outpost onBatuu^[5] on a mission,^[24] looking for hidden Pyke Syndicate members and recruiting for the Fett gotra.^[5]

Appearances[]

• Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett — "Chapter 1: Stranger in a Strange Land"(First appearance)
• The Book of Boba Fett Junior Novel
• Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett — "Chapter 2: The Tribes of Tatooine"
• Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett — "Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa"
• Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett — "Chapter 4: The Gathering Storm"
• Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett — "Chapter 5: Return of the Mandalorian"
• Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett — "Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger"
• Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett — "Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor"(First identified as Fett gotra)
• Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Non-canon appearances[]

• LEGO STAR WARS: Celebrate the Season — "Boba Fett's Throne Room Party"
• LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga(Indirect mention only)(DLC)
• LEGO STAR WARS: Celebrate the Season — "Hot Day Hijinks"
• LEGO STAR WARS: Celebrate the Season — "Gifting With Grogu"
• "A Mandalorian Mission" —LEGO Star Wars 128

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