Scoundrel

A female Human scoundrel

"You like me because I'm a scoundrel. There aren't enough scoundrels in your life."

―Han Solo

"Scoundrel" was a term used for individuals who were considered rogues by the galactic mainstream society.

During the years of the Great Galactic War and the Cold War that followed it circa 3653 BBY, the term scoundrel referred to a particular breed of smuggler who fought for the Galactic Republic. These scoundrels were known for their unpredictability, skill, and underhandedness in combat.

Examples of scoundrels

• Atton Rand
• Dash Rendar
• Deel Surool
• Dexter Jettster
• Han Solo
• Lando Calrissian
• Mission Vao

Behind the scenes

A female Chiss scoundrel

The term "scoundrel" was first referred to in this context in The Empire Strikes Back when Princess Leia admits to Han Solo that she considers him all right when he's not "acting like a scoundrel". Han likes this description, the encounter leading the couple to kiss.

The scoundrel is a hero class in the Star Wars Roleplaying Game and the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords video games. The class is characterized by having many skill points, but very few Vitality Points or Feats. The class also receives the "Sneak Attack" and "Scoundrel's Luck" line of feats for free. While sneak attack focuses on increased damage for a stealth-based opening attack, "Scoundrel's Luck" passively increases their defense points allowing for higher dodge chances. Many consider it to be an "expert class." The Star Wars Roleplaying Game Revised Core Rulebook grants scoundrels similar abilities.

In Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic the scoundrel is one of the three non-Jedi starting classes (alongside soldier and scout) that the player could choose.

The scoundrel is an advanced class for the smuggler class in Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO video game. This advanced class can specialize in Scrapper, Sawbones (healing), or dirty fighting, the use of a blaster, Scatter gun, stealth, and combat medicine. The Imperial counterpart for this archetype is the operative.

Appearances

• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (First appearance)
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
• Star Wars: The Old Republic
• Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel
• Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan
• Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Fallen Empire
• Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Eternal Throne
• Star Wars: The Old Republic: Onslaught
• Star Wars: The Old Republic: Legacy of the Sith
• "Looking In: Outward Bound" – Living Force campaign (Mentioned only)
• Scoundrels (and audiobook)
• Under a Black Sun
• "Takeover at Whisper Base" — Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Beginner Game (Mentioned only)
• "Dead in the Water" — Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Game Master's Kit (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back (First mentioned)

Sources

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Micro Machines (Pack: Action Fleet Battle Packs #5) (backup link) (as thief) Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Micro Machines (Pack: Collection III) (backup link) (as thief) Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (Pack: Dash Rendar) (backup link) (as thief) Wretched Hives of Scum & Villainy Star Wars: The Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt Star Wars Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook "The Anzati" — Star Wars Gamer 1 "Vilmarh Grahrk: A Devil of a Smuggler" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) "Lena Cobral: The Only Witness" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) "Kyle Katarn, Jedi Outcast" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) "Komari Vosa" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) "A Traveler's Journals of Ralltiir" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) "Ultimate Alien Anthology Web Enhancement" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Prima's Official Strategy Guide "Lorian Nod" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) "Boba Fett (NJO Era)" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) Ultimate Adversaries Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide "Fringe Benefits" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) "We Don't Need That Scum" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) "Saga Edition Web Enhancement: Devaronians" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide Galaxy of Intrigue "Fringe Stat Pack" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) The Unknown Regions Star Wars: The Old Republic Explorer's Guide Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Beginner Game Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook Lando Calrissian in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link) Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook Far Horizons  Star Wars: Imperial Assault — Core Set Lords of Nal Hutta Fly Casual  Star Wars: The Card Game — Ready for Takeoff (Card: Lando Calrissian) Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ - Road Map 2017 on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)

External links

• Scoundrel on Star Wars: The Old Republic Wiki