As the film ends with the live-action return of beloved villain Darth Maul () and Han heading to meet with Jabba The Hutt, the intentions of launching a saga of its own were crystal clear.

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In the original trilogy alone, there are multiple characters and creatures that fit this bill, from the loveable R2-D2 to Wicket the Ewok, or even Jabba the Hutt's Kowakian Monkey Lizard pal Salacious B. Crumb.

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In this very comic, Han’s selflessness is displayed when he decides to hide away a dangerous droid revolutionary instead of turning it over to Jabba for an immense reward.

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Jabba may have also owed his wealth and power to his secret Force sensitivity.

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R2-S4M was present on the barge and witnessed the heroics of Luke Skywalker and the gang as they saved the day and took down Jabba the Hutt.

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So, Jabba was happy to help the Tuskens, and he did so by sending Boba Fett to protect the tribe responsible for making the Tusken Wind–which he did to perfection.

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