The Alkhara Bandits, also referred to as the Alkharans, were a band of criminals based on Tatooine.
An Alkhara Bandit
The Alkhara Bandits were formed after the death of their ideological leader, Alkhara, sometime after 516 BBY. Decades later, the group of thieves re-emerged under the leadership of several Tatooine residents who had been chased out of their homes by Sand People.
The Alkhara Bandits were at constant war with the Tusken Raiders, but they would also attack villages and moisture farms in order to pillage for supplies. After the Battle of Yavin, the Galactic Empire grew increasingly concerned about the expansion of the Alkhara Bandits. General Zaster of the Imperial Second Division sent an official notice to all Imperial personnel on Tatooine in order to reinforce patrols in the concerned areas.
In 1 ABY, Alkharan bandits raided people who were theoretically under the protection of Jabba Desilijic Tiure. The Hutt crime lord did not appreciate and wanted to teach the Bandits a lesson. Reelo Baruk then hired a spacer to kill ten Alkharan bandits.
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