Rukh

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Rukh

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Basic Information -

Homeworld: Honoghr
Species: Noghri
Gender: Male
Height: 1.3 meters
Weapon: Knife
Affiliation: Galactic Empire; Noghri Death Commandos

Expanded Universe -

Rukh, clan Baikh'vair, was a member of the fierce Noghri species who served as one of the Emperor's Death Commandos. Five years after the Battle of Endor, when Grand Admiral Thrawn returned from the Unknown Regions to lead the remains of the Empire, he selected Rukh to be his personal bodyguard. Thrawn was impressed by Rukh's refusal to be intimidated by the technological might of the Empire.

Rukh was never far from the Grand Admiral's side, though his incredible stealth abilities meant that he was often overlooked until he was within striking distance. When the Empire's deception against the Noghri people was revealed by Princess Leia Organa Solo, Rukh carefully hid his thirst for vengeance and bided his time. He monitored Thrawn's activities, and chose to strike only when Thrawn came to realize he had lost the loyalty of the Noghri. When the best opportunity presented itself, Rukh killed Thrawn with his assassin's blade. The Noghri was in turn killed by Major Tierce of the Imperial Royal Guard, though the Noghri's killing of a hated enemy made him a legend.