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The Thalassian slavers were independent slavers hailing from the Thalassian system in the Outer Rim Territories, known to have hijacked starships to enslave everyone aboard. They also served as mercenaries when credits were low. As a result they were also known as the Thalassian Pirates.
Thalassian slavers killed many Snivvians, selling their skins for its thermal properties to various industries. This almost led to the extinction of the species.[1]
Prior to the Clone Wars, a group of Senators including Tikkes, Bufus Ritsomas, Danry Ledwellow, and Wuja Wojaine were implicated in a slavery ring by a Thalassian slaver during plea bargain sessions before trial. At this time, the Zygerrians and the Karazaks were also operating slavery groups in the Outer Rim.[2] After the Clone Wars, Thalassian slavers joined forces with the Separatist holdouts in their fight against the Galactic Empire in the Ciutric Offensive.[3]
In times of the Empire, a cell of Thalassian slavers bought the CEC Barloz-class freighter Venom Sting from a mining station after the death of the ship's previous owner, the bounty hunter Xufal D'uat. The Thalassians re-named the ship Twi'lek Dancer and discovered, to their pleasure, that it had been fitted by D'uat to be used as a prison. The Thalassians used this ship as picket defense craft and assault gunboat in their raids, and also customized its engines, shields and weapons. Eventually, the slaver cell was jumped by pirates, who requised the ship.[4]
With the rise of the New Republic, the Thalassian slavers lost a lot of their former power, becoming a remnant of their former selves as slavery was outlawed by the new galactic government. Despite this, the Thalassian slavers continued to supply slaves to Hutt crime families and other similar groups within criminal havens.[5]
By 11 ABY, the slavers operated in small groups, each one with a Kaloth-class battlecruiser and several Y164 slave transports along with starfighters and support craft.[6]
One Kaloth-class battlecruiser, named the Harmzuay, would meet a rather violent end at the hands of Admiral Tavira's flagship Invidious in a raid on the Caamasi colony at Kerilt.[7]
Appearances[]
Senators Implicated in Slave Ring — HoloNet News Vol. 531 #50 (original site is defunct)- The Clone Wars: Darth Maul: Shadow Conspiracy (Mentioned only)
- "Spare Parts" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 11 (reprinted in Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club) (Mentioned only)
- I, Jedi (and unabridged audiobook)
- Shield of Lies (First appearance)
- Specter of the Past (and unabridged audiobook) (Mentioned only)
