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Nate (short for A-98) was an ARC trooper in the Army of the Republic. He led a commando group on Ord Cestus, under Obi-Wan Kenobi and Kit Fisto. The group trained new recruits for the Desert Wind rebel group, and helped them conduct guerilla attacks. Nate developed a relationship with Sheeka Tull, Jango Fett's former girlfriend. She was frustrated by his lack of humanity and worked to show him a life beyond duty to the Republic. He then took on the name Jangotat (Mandalorian for "Jango's brother"). He gained a new sense of perspective and morality.

Obi-Wan and Kit eventually went on a sabotage mission in an attempt to defuse the conflict on Ord Cestus, to avert a crippling orbital strike. Jangotat's squad was under strict orders to stay put until they were given further orders. While they were away, Jangotat realized where the Five Families are hiding, and saw an opportunity to end the hostilities. It was a moment of internal conflict, but Jangotat obeyed the spirit of his orders, not the letter. He managed to outfight his squadmates and went to eliminate the Five Families. He managed to break into their facility, but couldn't break through a blast door. Jangotat recorded a farewell message, and called down the orbital strike on his own position. His sacrifice saved millions of innocent civilians. After his death, it was revealed that Sheeka was carrying his child.

Appearances

 * The Cestus Deception