Nute Gunray is a supporting antagonist in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. He is one of the henchmen of the series' main antagonist, Darth Sidious. He also appears in a few episodes of the television show Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Nute Gunray was a greedy and cowardly individual. He cared only about himself and his business. He later became obsessed with seeking revenge on Padmé after being humiliated my her and as result viewing her as threat to him. Like all Neimoidians, Gunray came from culture that was entirely devoid morality. And where they were taught from birth that it was survival of the fittest.
Appearances[]
Star Wars Episode I: the Phantom Menace[]
Gunray is the main antagonist of Episode I. He makes a deal with Darth Sidious to form a blockade around the planet Naboo in response to the taxes placed on the Trade Federation. In the end, he is arrested for his villainous actions.
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones[]
In Episode II Nute joins the Separatist Alliance, in exchange for the execution of Padmé. After his arrest and humiliation on Naboo he grew obsessed with getting rid of her.
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith[]
In Episode III, near the end of the war, he is much more of a worried figure and wants to leave the Separatists. In the end Darth Sidious’ new apprentice, Darth Vader, is sent to due way with him and the rest of the alliance.
Clone Wars[]
Star Wars: The Clone Wars film (Appears in flashback(s))
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Supply Lines" (Mentioned only)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Rookies" (Appears in flashback(s))
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Bombad Jedi"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Cloak of Darkness"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Lair of Grievous" (Appears in hologram)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Cargo of Doom" (Appears in hologram)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Zillo Beast" (Gunship art only)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Senate Spy" (Appears in flashback(s))
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Sphere of Influence" (Mentioned only)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Hostage Crisis" (Appears in flashback(s))
Nute Gunray learning from his droid, TC-14 that the Chancellor's ambassadors are actually two Jedi.
Gunray ordering Daultay Dofine to distract the Jedi while he contacts Darth Sidious.
Nute Gunray contacting Darth Sidious.
Nute Gunray and his men speaking to Darth Sidious.
Gunray seeing Dofine being verbally reprimanded by Sidious for saying his scheme is going to fail.
When Sidious orders him to begin invading Naboo, Gunray questions the legality of the action, but Sidious quickly silence his concerns.
Gunray having been ordered by Sidious to kill the two Jedi.
"They must be dead by now. Destroy what's left of them!"
Gunray and Haako hearing that the Jedi survived the assassination attempt.
"Seal off the bridge!"
When the Jedi make their way to bridge, Gunray orders the blast doors to be sealed shut.
However, Gunray sees the Jedi are able to melt the blast doors down.
"This is impossible!"
Gunray watching the Jedi being overwhelmed by shield-generated droidekas.
Gunray and Haako receiving a transmission from Queen Amidala of Naboo.
When Queen Amidala demands Gunray and his forces to leave, Gunray feigns ignorance of having to cease his blockade and meeting with the Chancellor's ambassadors.
After finishing the transmission with the Queen, Gunray insists it's too late to hear the Galactic Senate's word about the Federation invading Naboo.
Gunray ordering all communications down on Naboo to be disrupted.
Gunray and Haako speaking to the B1 droid commander through a hologram.
Gunray and Haako telling the droid commander the Jedi may snuck on board their ships and are now on Naboo.
Gunray warning the battle droids to not underestimate the Jedi.
Later, Gunray and Haako contact Sidious to inform him that the invasion is proceeding as planned.
"The queen has great faith that the senate will side with her."
Gunray and Hack being told by Sidious that they will have no difficulty in persuading Queen Amidala into signing his treaty.
(Haako: "You didn't tell him about the missing Jedi.") "No need to report that to him until we have something to report."
Upon arriving on Naboo, Gunray is told by his commanding droid that Queen Amidala has been captured.
"Ah, victory!"
Gunray telling Queen Amidala she will have no choice but to sign a treaty, accepting Trade Federation control over her planet.
Gunray having ordered his battle droids to escort Queen Amidala and her court to a labor camp.
Later, Gunray and Haako contact Darth Sidious.
Gunray informing Sidious that Queen Amidala has escaped from Naboo.
"My lord, it's impossible to locate the ship. It's out of our range."
Gunray and Haako meeting Sidious's apprentice, Darth Maul.
"This is getting out of hand! Now there are two of them!"
