Tanus Spijek

Tanus Spijek was an Elom from the planet of the same name. He was a former spy for the Rebel Alliance.

BiographyEdit

He was hired by the Rebels to carry messages between Alderaan and the Rebel base on Yavin 4. After the destruction of Alderaan, Spijek found work in Jabba's Palace as an informant for Jabba the Hutt, aiding him in his bets on the status of the war.

He was on board Jabba's sail barge on the day at the Great Pit of Carkoon when Jabba perished during the rescue of Han Solo.

Behind the scenesEdit

A Tanus Spijek action figure was released in 2004 by Hasbro as part of the Attack of the Clones/Saga line. "Tanus Spijek" is an anagram of Justin Pakes, a Decipher employee.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi (First appearance)

SourcesEdit

• Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Coloring Book (Max Rebo) (Picture only)
• Return of the Jedi Monster Activity Book (as "slimy creature")
• "Mark Hamill: 10 Years Later"—The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 3 (Picture only)
•  Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Jabba's Palace Limited (Card: Tanus Spijek)
• Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary
• Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive (Picture only)
• "Who's Who in Jabba's Palace"—Star Wars Insider 60
•  Star Wars Saga (Pack: Tanus Spijek (Jabba's Sail Barge))
• "Master & Apprentice"—Star Wars Insider 102 (Picture only)
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• "A Blu Hope!"—Star Wars Insider 128 (Picture only)
•  Eloms in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
• "Rogues Gallery: An Audience with Jabba the Hutt"—Star Wars Insider 134
• "A Star Wars Family Legacy"—Star Wars Insider 141 (Picture only)
• Star Wars: Force Collection (Card: Tanus Spijek)
•  "Take a Tour of Jabba's Palace!"—Star Wars Magazine 2 (Picture only)