Pirate

Before the advent of starships that could be targeted by pirates, they pursued various creatures, including purrgil and space slugs. A significant threat to the Galactic Republic during the High Republic Era was the emergence of the Nihil. These marauders were responsible for numerous atrocities, notably the Great Hyperspace Disaster through their unique travel method in hyperspace, as well as the attack on the Republic Fair, various other raids, and even the destruction of the Starlight Beacon. The leader of the Nihil, known as the Eye of the Nihil, Marchion Ro, went so far as to establish the Nihil space, claiming it was to create an area free from Republic governance.

Prior to the Invasion of Naboo, the Flesh Mongers led by Lord Alorg abducted a child named Lo. However, they lost possession of the child when Jedi Grand Master Yoda rescued Lo. Another pirate faction conducted frequent raids on the Trade Federation. Nym and his group, the Lok Revenants, were pirates who targeted the Trade Federation, spicerunners, and enslavers, and occasionally collaborated with Jedi Master Adi Gallia. Following the Battle of Naboo, Hudso Shaku and his Krypder Riders made an attempt to steal a Jedi holocron from an excavation site on Dallenor. Nevertheless, their efforts were thwarted by the intervention of Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan Anakin Skywalker.

During the period of the Clone Wars, several Republic supply vessels were destroyed by pirates while en route to Rodia. Subsequently, the pirate gang led by Captain Hondo Ohnaka managed to capture the Separatist leader, Count Dooku, on Vanqor. They attempted to demand a ransom from the Republic for Dooku's release. They then tried to increase the ransom threefold by capturing Jedi Master Kenobi and Jedi Knight Skywalker. However, Dooku managed to escape, and Kenobi and Skywalker were rescued by Representative Jar Jar Binks and troopers under Clone Commander Stone's command. The Ohnaka Gang continued their activities, which included extorting nysillin from farmers on Felucia, smuggling weapons to known resistance groups, and attempting to steal Kyber crystals from a group of Jedi younglings.

Several individuals within the Ohnaka gang were approached and offered bribes by Sith Lord Maul and his brother Savage Opress to work for them. Jiro and several other pirates agreed to join Maul until Captain Ohnaka intervened by holding them at gunpoint. Together, the Ohnaka gang and Master Kenobi were able to force the two zabraks to withdraw. After Maul's ship crashed, the Ohnaka gang discovered the credit coffer and presumed that the Zabraks had perished. Another group of Weequay pirates aboard the Marauder organized gladiator contests on their ship using stolen droids.

At some point in her life, Kiera Swan embarked on a career as a pirate, gaining recognition throughout the galaxy. However, she eventually abandoned this path and became a bounty hunter, a profession that brought her even greater fame than before.

Lassa Rhayme, a Pantoran pirate, served as the captain of the Opportunity and held the title of "Pirate Queen" as the leader of the Blood Bone Order during the Clone Wars. In the final months of the war, she encountered bounty hunter Asajj Ventress, whom she considered a friend after successfully recovering the Steady On and its cargo from Hondo Ohnaka and his gang on their own.

According to reports from the Imperial Security Bureau, pirate groups were likely to seek refuge in polar regions. To maintain control over these areas, the Imperial High Command established the snowtrooper division. Phee Genoa operated as a pirate during the early years of the Imperial Era. While the Empire managed to dismantle the Ohnaka gang, Ohnaka continued his operations independently. Enfys Nest and her group, the Cloud-Riders, were regarded as pirates due to their attempts to steal Identichips and Coaxium. Gwarm, who had previously served as Ohnaka's lieutenant, formed his own gang. The Empire engaged in conflicts with the Iska pirates throughout the Imperial Era.

Angel's Culoss and his crew hijacked the freighter Dromedar with the intent of stealing its tibanna gas and capturing its crew. The Culoss crew posed as the freighter's crew when a boarding party led by Lieutenant Thrawn from the Imperial Navy ship Blood Crow arrived. They successfully captured the boarding party and escaped with the gas. However, three of the pirates were captured and interrogated by Thrawn at the Imperial base on Ansion. Using the information obtained by Thrawn, the Empire targeted the Culoss's operations on Uba, Cartherston, and Kril'Dor.

Ohnaka briefly seized Cikatro Vizago's ship, the Broken Horn, and stole Azmorigan's credits to acquire a power generator. However, he lost control of the ship when Bridger assisted Vizago in reclaiming the Broken Horn. Nevertheless, Ohnaka managed to keep the stolen credits. Ohnaka aided the Spectres of Phoenix Cell in rescuing Lasat refugees by providing information on the locations of abandoned bombers and acquiring proton bombs. He also enlisted Melch as a partner. The Seventh and Third Fleets were tasked with hunting down pirates who were causing problems for Director Orson Callan Krennic's Project Stardust. Thrawn discovered that Savit was collaborating with pirates to steal supplies intended for Governor Haveland and Krennic. Thrawn defeated Savit's fleet and had him tried for treason on Coruscant.

During the period of the Galactic Civil War, Vader confronted pirates who were supported by the Crymorah Syndicate. The Krawg pirates attempted to purchase a shipment of Imperial blasters from the smuggler Sana Starros. However, Starros deceived them, and Lando Calrissian ensured that the pirates were apprehended by the Empire for the theft. During the reign of the Galactic Empire, Rhayme and her Blood Bone Order became suppliers of food and weapons for a subgroup of the nearly extinct Partisans known as the Dreamers.

Following the conclusion of the Civil War, Eleodie Maracavanya and her pirates from the Sovereign Latitudes of Maracavanya successfully captured the Executor-class Star Dreadnought Annihilator and renamed it the Liberty's Misrule. Together, Maracavanya and her pirates used it to govern their small domain in Wild Space. Another pirate, Viz Moshara, attempted to defend Substation Grimdock from the New Republic army, but was killed in the process.

By the time of the New Republic, they were unable to suppress the Pirate Nation operating in the Mid Rim Territories. Gorian Shard and his gang launched an attack on Nevarro, but were ultimately defeated by Mandalorians.

Conversely, within the Outer Rim Territories, numerous pirates established themselves at the Borgo Prime base, situated along the Hydian Way. A common legend among pirates of this era revolved around At Attin, a fabled world believed to hold legendary treasures, representing a pirate's ultimate aspiration. Captain "Silvo" and his pirates managed to locate At Attin after encountering a group of children at Port Borgo. Silvo utilized the Onyx Cinder to land on At Attin and compel Under Secretary Fara to permit his frigate to pass through the barrier. However, SM-33 and KB successfully contacted Kh'ymm, who dispatched Commander Kent and his Squadron of New Republic X-wings. Silvo was left behind and witnessed the New Republic's destruction of his frigate.

Pirates, such as Sidon Ithano, were often in search of valuable items. During the Cold War between the First Order and the Resistance, First Order officers Commander Pyre and Major Elrik Vonreg collaborated with Kragan Gorr and his Warbird gang in attacks on the Colossus. The First Order's intention was to pressure Captain Imanuel Doza into accepting their "assistance" in safeguarding the platform from further assaults. Gorr dispatched Synara San to infiltrate the Colossus and gather intelligence.

Gorr, along with two of his pirate companions, successfully kidnapped Doza's daughter, Torra Doza, and transported her to their ship. Upon the arrival of the First Order, Gorr and his gang were betrayed and forced to retreat when the Ace Squadron arrived to provide support. Gorr managed to retrieve San after she escaped from the Colossus. Subsequently, Gorr and his gang intercepted a transmission from the spy Kazuda Xiono to the Resistance. Gorr and his gang assisted the Colossus's escape from a First Order Star Destroyer. Later, they boarded the Colossus as it entered hyperspace en route to the Resistance base on D'Qar.