Summary
Over the last 46 years, theStar Warsuniverse has only continued to grow bigger and more complex, with movies, live-action shows, animated shows, comic books, novels, and video games all telling their own individual stories, with their own sets of characters. While themainlineStar Warsmovie seriesis fairly easy to understand, the expanded universe is a much harder beast to get to grips with for newcomers, which can make any cameo feel a tad confusing. But there are certain cameos that are worth the risk, andStar Wars Outlawshas the perfect potential to add a few of those.
Set betweenThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi,Star Wars Outlawsis perfectly primed to include just about any cameo fans could think of. From characters that crop up in the original trilogy, to those hiding in the background of comics and novels set in this era,Star Wars Outlawshas the potential to bring back a vast number of characters. However, there’s oneClone Wars-era character that should make the cut first and foremost.
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Star Wars Outlaws Could Bring Hondo Ohnaka Back
First introduced inthe animatedStar Wars: The Clone Warsshow, Hondo Ohnaka is a Weequay pirate that escaped from slavery when he was just a young boy. Desperate to seek his own fortune and glory, Hondo started his own pirate gang and traveled the Outer Rim, building up his reputation over the next few years. During the Clone Wars, Hondo became infamous for his capture of Count Dooku, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker, and though his attempt to ransom all three failed, it did make him a household name among the other Outer Rim outlaws.
After this kidnapping, Hondo became somewhat of an ally to the Republic, occasionally selling information to the Jedi on the whereabouts and movements of the Separatists. Despite working with the Jedi, Hondo certainly wasn’t on their side, and at a moment’s notice he would betray the Republic if he thought it was in his best interest. With the rise of the Galactic Empire, Hondo’s gang was forced into hiding, and eventually disbanded, leaving him to restart his life anew once again, this time as just a lowly smuggler trying to avoid the gaze of the Empire. Hondo also briefly worked withEzra Bridger and the rest of Phoenix Squadronto liberate Lothal.
Appearing inStar Wars: The Clone Wars,Star Wars Rebels, and now even having a life-size animatronic in Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge, Hondo Ohnaka has easily become the most iconic pirate in theStar Warscanon, and his glad-handing personality would make him the perfect choice foraStar Wars Outlawscameo. From what fans have seen so far,Star Wars Outlawsappears to be showing the seedy underside of the galaxy during the Galactic Civil War period, putting players in the scuffed-up boots of smuggler Kay Vess, and tasking them with putting together a monumental galactic heist. Along the way, it only makes sense that Kay Vess would run into some fellow smugglers.
If Hondo Ohnaka does appear inStar Wars Outlaws, then the game should try its very best to capture the character’s selfish, but charming nature. The best role for Hondo inStar Wars Outlawswould be as a tentative ally to the player. Hondo could pass on some secret information to players, and send them on covert smuggling missions across the galaxy, but the entire time, players should have the feeling that he could betray them at any moment.Star Wars Outlawsneeds to show that theStar Warsgalaxy at this time period is a cutthroat one for smugglers, and the best way to do that is by bringing back Hondo Ohnaka.
Star Wars Outlawsis expected to release in 2024 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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