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- "This is so wizard."
- ―Kitster Banai, impressed by Anakin Skywalker's podracer
Kitster Banai was a human male slave who lived on the Outer Rim world of Tatooine during the Naboo Crisis. As a child, he befriended Anakin Skywalker—a fellow slave and podracing enthusiast. Banai supported Skywalker as a member of his pit team at the Boonta Eve Classic. As a result of winning the event, Banai's friend gained his freedom and subsequently departed the desert planet to join the Jedi Order.
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Biography[edit | edit source]
Kitster Banai was a child[3] enslaved[1] on Tatooine, an Outer Rim planet that was too distant to be affected by the anti-slave laws of the Galactic Republic.[3] Born during the final years of the Republic, he was around the same age as his friend, Anakin Skywalker.[2] Like Banai,[1] Skywalker was also a slave—having been sold to the Toydarian junk dealer Watto.[3] As children, Banai and Skywalker protected each other while braving the dangerous streets of Mos Espa.[1] When Skywalker entered his custom-built podracer in the Boonta Eve Classic podracing event,[3] Banai supported him as a member of his pit team.[2] Skywalker ultimately won the race along with his freedom, leading Banai and his childhood friend to part ways as Skywalker embarked on a journey to become a Jedi.[3]
Personality and traits[edit | edit source]
As a child, Kitster Banai had a positive outlook[2] which he shared with his friend Anakin Skywalker.[3] He was often supportive of Skywalker,[1] both prior to[3] and during the Boonta Eve Classic.[2] Although victory had eluded Skywalker in previous racing events, he offered encouraging words nonetheless.[3] Despite his optimism,[2] he was also doubtful as to whether or not Skywalker could repair his podracer, let alone win the race.[1] Even so, Banai attended the event[3] where he cheered on his friend.[1]
Kitster Bani was a human male[2] who possessed black hair, brown eyes, and tan skin.[3] During his childhood, he had a height of 1.24 meters.[2]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Kitster Banai was portrayed by Dhruv Chanchani in the 1999 film Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, the first installment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.[3]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (First appearance)
- Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy – A Graphic Novel
Non-canon appearances[edit | edit source]
- William Shakespeare's The Phantom of Menace: Star Wars Part the First
LEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises – "The Trouble with Rathtars" (Mentioned only)
LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales – "Crisis on Coruscant" (Mentioned only)
Sources[edit | edit source]
Kitster in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Ultimate Star Wars (First identified as Banai)
Duncan Jones, The Best of Star Wars Day, and Celebration Europe News | The Star Wars Show on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
Star Wars Helmet Collection 17 (Helmets: Anakin Skywalker Podracer; Highlights of the Saga: The Boonta Eve Classic)
Star Wars Helmet Collection 21 (Databank A-Z: Greedo–Gundarks)
- Darth Vader: Sith Lord
- Star Wars: Geektionary: The Galaxy from A - Z
- Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary, New Edition
- Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition
Star Wars: Card Trader (Card: Wald - 2020 Base Series 2)
Kitster in the Databank (backup link)
Wald in the Databank (backup link)