Haako, Rune

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Rune Haako

Basic Information -

Homeworld: Neimoidia
Species: Neimoidian
Gender: Male
Height: 1.96 meters
Vehicle: Trade Federation Battleship
Affiliation: Trade Federation; Confederacy of Independent Systems


Movie Information -

A cowardly Neimoidian official, Rune Haako had no shortage of despair during the Trade Federation blockade and invasion of Naboo. As lieutenant to Viceroy Nute Gunray, Haako was privy to his superior's plans and knew of the mysterious Sith patron who was the true mastermind behind their bold maneuvers. Haako, when beyond Sith earshot, openly questioned Gunray's judgment in striking this terrifying alliance. The worry-faced pessimist predicted disaster throughout the occupation. When Queen Amidala retook her besieged capital of Theed, Haako and Gunray were captured and sent to Coruscant for trial and punishment.

The clout of his Trade Federation position let Haako avoid the worst of the fallout from the Naboo debacle. He continued to serve closely to Gunray, through the Trade Federation's collusion with the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Haako was killed by Darth Sidious' new apprentice, Darth Vader, when the Sith Lords no longer had any need for their Separatist conspirators.

Expanded Universe -

Haako's primary duties as a Trade Federation Settlement Officer were to act as a diplomatic attaché and legal counsel to Nute Gunray. In arenas that suited his tastes -- namely executive board rooms and business negotiations -- Haako was merciless and manipulative. His eloquence was often called upon in attempts to add credibility and good faith to Trade Federation actions that were otherwise dubious. When his own life or death hinged on his decisions -- rather than pure profit and loss -- Haako's façade crumbled to reveal his spineless nature.