The enigmatic Cragus 12, a bounty hunter, was a target of Airen Cracken and the New Republic. He was sought for crimes including the murder of New Republic officials, the destruction of New Republic property, and theft. His dangerous nature was only surpassed by the mystery surrounding him.
The male bounty hunter, Cragus 12, was shrouded in mystery. The reasons behind his name and origins were unknown. He worked for diverse clients, spanning from individuals to organizations, including the Galactic Empire. Speculation regarding Cragus 12's past included theories that he was either a clone or a droid. Operating primarily in the borderlands between Imperial and New Republic territories during the New Republic's early years, he gained notoriety for his direct and brutally violent methods of capturing targets. Cragus 12, never one to shy away from causing a scene, frequently inflicted thousands of credits worth of property damage, yet he made sure to leave bystanders unharmed. He piloted The Claw, a Kazellis-class light freighter, and was accompanied by GX-99, his security droid.
During the initial years of the New Republic, the New Republic Intelligence Service sought Cragus 12 for the murder of New Republic personnel and the devastation of New Republic assets. A bounty of 50,000 credits was placed on his head for his capture.
Cragus 12 possessed a menacing and violent personality, known to kill or injure anyone who inquired about his moniker. Highly skilled in various forms of weaponry and combat, Cragus 12 was proficient with a blaster and exceptionally adept with his arm-mounted repeating blaster. Trained in both unarmed and melee combat, he could effectively deploy grenades and operate both missile and vehicle-mounted weapons. He possessed a comprehensive understanding of alien species, cultures, languages, and planetary systems, in addition to being trained in survival techniques. Cragus 12 was a skilled forger, an astute investigator, and capable of negotiation or deception when necessary. He was also known to be a gambler.
Endowed with technical expertise, Cragus 12 was capable of piloting space transports and starfighters through hyperspace, operating communications, sensor, and security systems. He could also operate weapons and shield systems on transports, as well as control repulsorlift vehicles and jetpacks. Cragus 12 possessed the ability to repair armor, blasters, repulsorlift vehicles, and space transports along with their armaments. He was also proficient in programming and repairing computers and droids. Furthermore, Cragus 12 was knowledgeable in administering first aid and the science of cyborging.
Cragus 12 utilized a custom-made set of full-body battle armor complete with a helmet that obscured his face. A jet pack facilitated rapid movement, and the armor incorporated a Multi-Frequency Targeting and Acquisition System. Enhanced with extensive cybernetics, Cragus 12 had a cybernetic arm replacing his right arm. The hand could be exchanged for a repeating blaster. Beyond the cyberarm, his cybernetic enhancements included a Hifold Sensory Package and a Cardio-Muscular Package, both manufactured by the Neuro-Saav Corporation. He also carried a comlink, datapad, grenades, a medpac, syntherope, and a thermal detonator.
- " Wanted by Cracken " — Star Wars Adventure Journal 1 (First mentioned)