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| “ | But you know what I always say: Speak softly, and drive a big tank. | „ |
| ~ Hondo Ohnaka |
Hondo Ohnaka is a recurring anti-hero in the Star Wars franchise. He was a male Weequay pirate who led the Ohnaka Gang on the Outer Rim world of Florrum during the Clone Wars. Ohnaka was once an associate of the bounty hunter Jango Fett, and was the bounty hunter Aurra Sing's former lover. His faithful pet was a Kowakian monkey-lizard named Pikk Mukmuk that also served as part of the Ohnaka Gang.
He was voiced by Jim Cummings, who also voices Darkwing Duck, Ray the Firefly, Sergeant Hawk, Pete, Winnie the Pooh, and Tigger.
Personality[]
Hondo Ohnaka was a self-centered, avaricious pirate who was solely concerned with getting the best business deal for himself. His avarice led him to kidnap and ransom several high profile prisoners during the Clone Wars, including Count Dooku and the Jedi Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka Tano. These characteristics occasionally brought him into trouble with the Jedi, the Republic, the Separatists, and even his own men who attempted to emulate his behavior to advance their own interests. Hondo carried his avaricious and treacherous nature into the Age of the Empire by exploiting and betraying several "business partners" he collaborated with including Cikatro Vizago, Ezra Bridger, and the Lasat refugees Chava and Gron.
Despite his avarice and treacherous nature, Hondo was still capable of honor and courage. On one occasion, he successfully convinced the young bounty hunter Boba Fett to reveal the location of two Republic hostages. On a later occasion, he joined forces with his former Jedi prisoner Ahsoka and several Jedi younglings to fight off General Grievous and his droid forces. Hondo admired the courage and devotion of the Jedi younglings, particularly the youngling Katooni. Hondo also had a reputation as a reliable businessman who kept his word. He honored his promise to deliver several rocket launchers to General Skywalker's beleaguered Republic forces on Onderon. Ohnaka also had a romantic relationship with the bounty hunter Aurra Sing, whom he secretly rescued after her ship had been shot down by Jedi forces. And, despite selling out the Rebels for a profit, Hondo didn't run off immediately. He warned Ezra of the incoming Stormtroopers and helped the Rebels escape. This shows that even though Hondo wants to make a profit, he still wants no harm to come to Ezra.
Gallery[]
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Trivia[]
- Hondo has been called the Jack Sparrow of Star Wars by fans.
- Although Hondo is officially considered more of an anti-hero than an actual villain, some of his off-screen crimes put him in a much more negative light, such as murdering innocent circus performers just because he didn't like their act.
