Gasgano/Legends

"If you give him the option of ignoring you, he will. If you don't give him that option, you're in trouble."

- Fodesinbeed Annodue

Gasgano was a male Xexto podracer pilot who participated in the Boonta Eve Classic podrace.

Biography


Easily ranking among the most famous podracer pilots in the galaxy, Gasgano was one of the deadliest fiends on the track, if one was able to anger him. Otherwise, he'd just pass other participants, focused on reaching the finish line first rather than destroying other racers' pods (a method favored by Sebulba). Gasgano's custom-built Ord Pedrovia placed a heavy emphasis on acceleration, helping him take the lead in the critical early seconds of a Podrace. The Xexto had little patience for Humans and often condemned lesser pilot Anakin Skywalker as a rookie wannabe, while at the same time being impressed that the Human boy had ever dared to strap himself into a Pod in the first place. Gasgano championed Gardulla the Elder, although she was far from the only spectator who bet on him; many predicted Gasgano would overtake Sebulba in the Boonta Eve Classic. While Gasgano placed second behind Anakin in this race, Sebulba's defeat and subsequent temporary loss of dignity provided the Xexto with an excellent chance to further his own career as a Podracer. Not bothering to rest from his partial victory in the Boonta, the competitive Gasgano quickly moved on to other races, and soon became the favorite pilot on the barren Podracing moon of Oovo IV.

Many years later, Gasgano may have retired from podracing and became a professional pickpocket. If so, he was present at Chalmun's Cantina in 0 BBY.

Behind the scenes
Gasgano's appearance in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace marked the introduction of the Xexto species to the saga. The conceptual maquette of Gasgano was designed by Richard Mills and Robert Barnes, and his appearance in the film was computer generated.

His voice in Episode I: Racer and Racer Revenge was provided by Bob Bergen.

It is possible that Gasgano was one of the individuals present around the time of Luke Skywalker's meeting with Han Solo in Chalmun's Cantina. Although not seen in the movie, Star Wars: Complete Locations points out a "multifingered former podracer, now a deft pickpocket" that can be located inside the cantina. It may be another Xexto podracer, however no other Xexto podracers have been officially named.

Appearances



 * Star Wars: Episode I Racer
 * Podracing Tales
 * Episode I: The Phantom Menace ½
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace novel
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace comic
 * Jedi Quest: The Dangerous Games
 * Star Wars: Racer Revenge
 * Boba Fett: Hunted

Notes and references
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