Captain Ortugg was the leader of the nine Gamorrean guards at Jabba's Palace.[4] He was a member of the Groogrun clan.[3]
Biography[]
Rogua (left) and Ortugg (right) block Luke Skywalker's path
He was known as the "axe-wielder" and worked well with Rogua, a fellow Gamorrean. Ortugg was uncompromisingly loyal to Jabba, as long as he was given food to eat. He was instructed to spy on Jabba's accountant Tessek, due to Jabba's growing suspicions about him.[4] During one night he interrupted Dannik Jerriko when he tried to feed on the soup of Yarna d'al' Gargan.[5]
He and Rogua were present when R2-D2 and C-3PO entered the palace at the start of the rescue of Han Solo,[6] and the pair were later Force choked by Luke Skywalker when they attempted to block his entrance.[7] He was one of the guards who laughed at Jubnuk as he was eaten by the rancor when he fell into the pit with Skywalker.[8] Shortly after, he was killed when Jabba's sail barge, the Khetanna, was destroyed by Skywalker and his friends.[1]
Venorra was member of the same Gamorrean clan as Ortugg.[9]
Behind the scenes[]
Ortugg
The Rebellion Era Sourcebook said Ortugg remained behind at the palace when Jabba died at the sarlacc pit, still waiting for their master and driving off all intruders.[10] This contradicts the evidence of other sources, though some Gamorreans may have continued to guard the palace afterwards.[5]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
"The Employment Test" — Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi (also reprinted in Second Edition and The Movie Trilogy Sourcebook) (Mentioned only)- "A Rancor Comes to Tatooine" — The Star Wars Sourcebook (also reprinted in Second Edition)
- "Ortugg's Letter Home" — The Star Wars Sourcebook (also reprinted in Second Edition)
- Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi (First appearance)
- Return of the Jedi 1
- Star Wars Manga: Return of the Jedi 1
- "A Boy and His Monster: The Rancor Keeper's Tale" — Tales from Jabba's Palace (First identified as "Captain" Ortugg)
- "Taster's Choice: The Tale of Jabba's Chef" — Tales from Jabba's Palace
- "And Then There Were Some: The Gamorrean Guard's Tale" — Tales from Jabba's Palace
- "A Free Quarren in the Palace: Tessek's Tale" — Tales from Jabba's Palace
- "Skin Deep: The Fat Dancer's Tale" — Tales from Jabba's Palace (Mentioned only)
- "Epilogue: Whatever Became Of...?" — Tales from Jabba's Palace (Mentioned only)
Sources[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology states that the nine Gamorrean guards employed by Jabba the Hutt were armed with Clan Groogrun vibro-axs "built by Snogrutt, a master weapon maker from their home clan of Groogrun."
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "And Then There Were Some: The Gamorrean Guard's Tale" — Tales from Jabba's Palace
- ↑ Star Wars: Behind the Magic
- ↑
Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Jabba's Palace Limited (Card: Choke) (backup link)
- ↑ "Taster's Choice: The Tale of Jabba's Chef" — Tales from Jabba's Palace
- ↑
"Ortugg's Letter Home" — The Star Wars Sourcebook (also reprinted in Second Edition)
- ↑ Rebellion Era Sourcebook