Quarren warrior

"Fight, Quarren! Fight for Prince Lee-Char!"

- Nossor Ri, to the Quarren warriors

Quarren Warriors, also known as Quarren guards, and as the Quarren Isolation League soldiers under the Confederacy of Independent Systems, were Quarren soldiers that, as part of the Quarren Isolation League, seceded from the Mon Cala monarchy, and joined the Separatist Alliance.

Toward the end of the Battle of Mon Cala, the Quarren defected from the Confederacy and rejoined the monarchy of Mon Cala. In 18 BBY, during the early rule of the Galactic Empire, Quarren Warriors fought alongside the Mon Calamari against the Empire during the occupation of Mon Cala.

Characteristics
While the Quarren Warriors shared a similarity in skin color and weaponry, having salmon-colored skin, and using either blaster rifles or UTS Pikes, countless Quarren did not share the same clothing colors. Many bore black armor over black clothing specially designed for underwater living, while others chose to wear red. Blue, tan, and gray were also common colors visible before and after the Battle of Mon Cala.

A growing rivalry
During the Clone Wars, the King of Mon Cala, Yos Kolina was assassinated. The duty of maintaining a peaceful coexistence between the Mon Calamari and Quarren was passed on to Kolina's son, Prince Lee-Char. During this time, the Quarren Isolation League, under Chieftain Nossor Ri, believed that the prince was inexperienced and demanded a Quarren king. At the same time, the Separatist Alliance ambassador, Commander Riff Tamson saw his opportunity to stir up the disagreements between the Mon Calamari and Quarren, and took it. Noticing the anger on both sides, Mon Calamari Guard Captain Gial Ackbar requested that the Galactic Republic send Senator Padmé Amidala and her bodyguard, Jedi General Anakin Skywalker, to help mediate the dispute.

However, the Quarren refused the Republic's intervention and ended all chances of negotiations. Though Ri offered his condolences to the young prince on his loss, ultimately, he turned to war. After learning this, the Republic dispatched a regiment of SCUBA troopers under General Kit Fisto and Commander Ahsoka Tano, which would only arrive later on.

Battle for Mon Cala city
After both sides had prepared for attacks, Riff Tamson led a large force Quarren and Aqua droids against the Mon Calamari at the city. A deadly battle ensued, in which Quarren Warriors were on the offensive. At last, Republic reinforcements arrived. As fights raged in seemingly every place imaginable, both sides suffered heavy casualties. Eventually, the Separatist and Quarren forces were forced to retreat. Shortly after, however, the Separatists unleashed deadly weapons that killed many Mon Calamari and Clones. Seeing their chance, the Quarren returned to attack with droids by their side. Gaining the upper hand, the Quarren were able to subdue many Mon Calamari and Clones, which were later put into underwater prisons where they were forced to work as slaves. Gungan forces sent by the Republic soon arrived to turn the tide of the battle in favor of the Republic and Mon Calamari. However, Riff Tamson ordered Trident-Class ships to create a vortex to disable their enemies. This allowed nearly the entire force backed by the Republic to be subdued, though Lee-Char and the Jedi had managed to escape. The Jedi later incapacitated three Quarren Warriors.

Although Senator Ri believed the battle had been won because Lee-Char had been captured, Count Dooku reminded him that he had entered the war on the side of the Separatists, and it was soon revealed that Prince Lee-Char was to be executed. Tamson later disclosed to Nossor Ri his original plan to become the ruler of Mon Cala. After being brought before Riff Tamson and Nossor Ri, Lee-Char pleaded with Nossor Ri to join the Mon Calamari against the Separatists, to which he received no response. The entire Republic force was brought out in chains to witness a public execution of the prince. During the planned killing, a Quarren Warrior informed Captain Ackbar that Nossor Ri and the Quarren had decided to ally themselves once again with the Mon Calamari, unbeknownst to Riff Tamson. Ri then saved Lee-Char from an untimely death. By that time, the Quarren had armed their allies; the prisoners revolted, destroying the majority of the droids, though at least one Quarren Warrior was shot dead during the ensuing conflict. Prince Lee-Char and Riff Tamson soon came face to face with each other, and Tamson revealed he had assassinated the former King, confirming that the popular belief that the Quarren had murdered Kolina to be false. A short while later, the prince was able to kill Tamson with resourceful cunning.

With the battle finally finished in favor of the Republic, and the Quarren and Mon Calamari united, Prince Lee-Char was finally able to be crowned king of all people of Mon Cala.

In 18 BBY, during the early rule of the Galactic Empire, Quarren Warriors fought alongside the Mon Calamari against the Empire during the occupation of Mon Cala, though in the end the entire force was crushed.

Behind the scenes
The Quarren Warriors first appeared in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series episode, Water War, which was released on September 16, 2011. The Quarren were voiced by a number of actors. The Warriors were voiced by Phil LaMarr and Dee Bradley Baker, while Nossor Ri was voiced by Corey Burton.

Appearances

 * Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith 14: Burning Seas, Part II
 * Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith 15: Burning Seas, Part III
 * Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith 16: Burning Seas, Part IV
 * Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith 17: Burning Seas, Part V
 * Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith 15: Burning Seas, Part III
 * Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith 16: Burning Seas, Part IV
 * Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith 17: Burning Seas, Part V