Bossk facts for kids
Bossk is a cool bounty hunter from the Star Wars universe. He is a male Trandoshan, which is a lizard-like species. Bossk is known for his skills in tracking down targets across the galaxy.
Who is Bossk?
Bossk first appeared in the movie Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. He was on Darth Vader's main spaceship with other famous bounty hunters. Vader gave them an important mission: find the Millennium Falcon. Another bounty hunter, Boba Fett, ended up finding it.
Bossk also makes a brief appearance in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. He is often seen as a rival to other bounty hunters.
Bossk's Species and Rivals
Bossk belongs to the Trandoshan species. Trandoshans are known for their strong dislike of Wookiees. This means Bossk has a special hatred for Chewbacca, who is a famous Wookiee and a friend of Han Solo. This rivalry is a big part of his character.
Bossk in The Clone Wars
Bossk also appears in the animated TV show Star Wars: The Clone Wars. In this series, he helps a young Boba Fett learn how to be a bounty hunter. He works with other bounty hunters to teach Boba the ropes. This shows his experience and his role in the bounty hunter world.
Other Adventures of Bossk
Besides the movies and TV shows, Bossk has appeared in many Star Wars books and comics. For example, in the novel Ezra's Gamble, Bossk teams up with Ezra Bridger. They work together to expose a corrupt officer from the Empire. This shows that Bossk sometimes works with unexpected allies.