Weequay

The Weequay are a sentient species who evolved on the desert world of [Sriluur](/article/sriluur], their homeworld. Their presence was a common sight throughout the galaxy. Their evolution in a challenging environment resulted in tough, leathery skin, offering protection against the severe conditions of their planet and a degree of protection against blaster attacks. This made them well-suited as bodyguards and bounty hunters. Some Weequay developed horns on their lower jaws, while others displayed bumpy skin extensions. Long hair was a common trait among them. They possessed a unique ability to communicate via pheromones, undetectable by other species. Furthermore, some Weequay exhibited sensitivity to the Force.

The Weequay were frequently embroiled in conflicts, notably a series of wars against the Houk species. Due to the Hutt Clan's control over their world, many Weequay found themselves serving the Hutts as mercenaries, bodyguards, or even slaves. However, some managed to escape these circumstances, aligning themselves with the Alliance to Restore the Republic and utilizing their skills for the betterment of the galaxy.

During the era of the Clone Wars, Hondo Ohnaka and his Ohnaka Gang became involved in various disputes with both the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. This group of pirates operated from Florrum, but were eventually routed by Separatist forces under the command of General Grievous. Ohnaka and his remaining crew continued their operations from the ruins of their former base. Later, a faction of Ohnaka's pirates pledged allegiance to the former Sith Lord Maul, leading Ohnaka and his loyalists to defend their ruined base until the gang was once again unified. During the time of the Imperial Era, the gang was disbanded, but would eventually resurface under the leadership of Captain Skragg.

During the time of the New Republic Era, a Weequay pirate by the name of Drell was a member of the Warbird gang. Initially, Drell and his gang served the First Order, but after being betrayed, they switched allegiances and worked with the Resistance.

During the High Republic Era, Kassav Milliko, a male Weequay, held the position of one of the Tempest Runners within the ranks of the Nihil. He remained in service to the Nihil until his death during the Battle of Kur.

Hondo Ohnaka, a pirate, was at the head of the Ohnaka Gang. Ohnaka, along with numerous members such as Turk Falso, Gwarm, and Jiro, were Weequay. During the Imperial Era, a Weequay pirate named Skragg assumed leadership of what remained of the Ohnaka Gang. Later, Ohnaka aided a rebel group known as the Spectres in liberating the planet Lothal from the control of the Galactic Empire. Ohnaka would later establish Ohnaka Transport Solutions on the planet Batuu.

Many Weequay were employed by the Hutt Cartel, with Pagetti Rook and Rintel Aren being among those who worked specifically for Jabba the Hutt. Both Aren and Rook met their end during the Rescue of Han Solo at the Great Pit of Carkoon.

Several Force-sensitive Weequay became members of the Jedi Order, including the Jedi Master Sora Bulq and Jedi Knight Que-Mars Redath-Gom.

The Weequay were first conceived for Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. The species' name was inspired by Queequeg, the fictional Polynesian harpooner from Herman Melville's novel Moby-Dick. Originally, the crew of Return of the Jedi referred to them as "Queequay."