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Paxxi Derida

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this was the name of the Phindian pilot who was to transport Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi from Bandomeer to Gala, where they would mediate a general election. The Phindian was quite rude, and it was possible that he only gave the name "Pilot" to insult them. Instead of transporting them to gala, however, Pilot faked a fuel leak and brought them out of hyperspace near Phindar. After a false battle with a pair of starfighters, Pilot landed the ship in Laressa and hoped that assassin droids would kill off the Jedi. Pilot fled into the city. He found the Jedi again and led to a small cafe' where he introduced them to his brother, Guerra Derida. There, Paxxi revealed that they had to fake the fuel leak in order to get past the blockade set up by the Syndicat, from whom he and his brother were fugitives. The brothers were part of a small group of freedom fighters who were working to overthrown the Syndicat, but they needed the Jedis' help and were afraid to ask. After gaining Qui-Gon's confidence, they were able to break into the Syndicat's stronghold and expose the vast stores of food and supplies being held there. Paxxi was injured in the battle which ensued, but survived. When their plans came to fruition and they were able to bring down the Syndicat, Paxxi built a monument in the center of Laressa from the assassin droids of the Syndicat. He claimed that the Phindians had to face their evil in order to conquer it. Years later, Paxxi and Guerra became the heads of their respective families, both of which were known for their large size.