Gleep Glossary: A Star Wars Story #75 - Malakili the Rancor Keeper (Patreon)

On this month's patron-curated edition of our Star Wars Gleep Glossary, we're chatting about everyone's favorite shirtless animal trainer, Malakili the Rancor Keeper! 

Malakili was a Corellian who grew up in the slums of the moon, Nar Shaddaa. He was originally hired as a beast master for Hutt circuses, which seemed like a sweet gig at the time. However, when one of his creatures broke loose and killed a circus patron, Malakili was, like most in Star Wars, sold into slavery! He eventually went on to serve inside Jabba's palace where he was assigned to take care of the beloved Rancor and the two formed a sincere bond. When the Rancor was killed by Luke Skywalker, Malakili was shattered and, after briefly considering ending it all, went on to, what's that say? Open a string of successful chain restaurants? Whatever you say, Star Wars!

Gleep Glossary: A Star Wars Story is a show where the guys try to honor the history and legacy of Star Wars characters, most of whom we've been told don't matter anymore!

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Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.