Gunthar Gunthar was a Yvarema royal explorer . Captured by slavers on his maiden voyage , he was sold to Moff Kentor Sarne on Kal ' Shebbol . Forced to fight as a gladiator , he was eventually freed by the New Republic and joined the crew of the " FarStar " . Biography . Royal explorer . Gunthar was bred on the planet Yvara by the Majjvara as a royal explorer . His purpose was to explore beyond the Kathol Rift and report his findings to the Majjvara so that the Yvarema could learn more about the outside galaxy . He departed Yvara in a scout ship , accompanied by one lore gatherer , three workers , and two explorer - scouts in order to maintain a working hive - mind . During their maiden voyage , the ship was attacked and captured by slavers . Gunthar ' s crew was killed , and his intelligence suffered as a result of losing his link to a hive - mind . He regressed into a child - like state . Slavery . Gunthar was sold to Moff Sarne , and placed in the detention cells of his palace on Kal ' Shebbol . Due to his hulking stature and physical strength , he was forced to fight in the gladiatorial events for the Moff ' s amusement . He developed a friendship with the Sludir gladiator Qesya Vth ' naar , who took the seemingly child - like alien under her wing . He was released from his captivity when New Republic forces liberated the planet . Service onboard the " FarStar " . Gunthar joined the crew of the " FarStar " to get home . Despite his limited intelligence , he had an overriding urge to return to his people and the Majjvara , even if he didn ' t realize it . He knew the " FarStar " was traveling in the direction he wanted to go , and that it represented the best chance of him getting home . Gunthar was basically hired muscle due to his limited intelligence and strength , and he spent much of his time on the " FarStar " moving heavy equipment . He was also a capable fighter , and , when teamed with Vth ' naar , formed a formidable duo . Homecoming . After traveling through the Kathol Sector for several weeks in pursuit of Moff Sarne , the " FarStar " eventually reached Yvara . Gunthar , closer to his homeworld , began to regain much of his intelligence and communication skills . His seemingly new found cognitive and linguistic abilities shocked the crew of the " FarStar " who were used to him as a simple , but likeable , individual . Gunthar , along with members of the " FarStar " ' s crew , traveled to the Yvarema hive , where he reported to the Majjvara by empathically sharing his experiences with her through the hive - mind . After this , the Majjvara allied herself with the New Republic due to Gunthar ' s experiences with them . Now home , Gunthar did not want to continue on with the " FarStar " . Qesya Vth ' naar , now a mother , elected to remain with him . Due to his experiences , and following a skirmish with the Qektoth Confederation in orbit of Yvara , Gunthar proposed the creation of a new warrior class of Yvarema . The Majjvara agreed , and produced a new class dubbed the FarStar warriors . The Battle of Kathol System . Following the departure of the " FarStar " , Gunthar and the Yvarema began to work on a rudimentary planetary defense force . After observing several vessels entering their system for navigation checks before heading in the direction that the " FarStar " took , the Yvarema became concerned . They dispatched their newly created forces , under the command of Gunthar and Qesya Vth ' naar , to assist the " FarStar " . Gunthar led his forces into combat in the Battle of Kathol System , assisting the " FarStar " and their Bothan allies . Personality and traits . Part of the hive mind . As a royal explorer , Gunthar was bred with a stronger personality and a limited intelligence buffer . This meant that , despite being part of the hive - mind , he would retain some elements of his former self if he was separated from it . As one of only twelve royal explorers , he was considered to be nobility on his planet . He spoke in refined tones and quoted ancient texts . Like all Yarema , he was extremely loyal to the Majjvara . Away from the hive - mind . Removed from his people ' s hive - mind , Gunthar ' s intellect suffered greatly . He wasn ' t terribly bright during his time away from Yvara , although he maintained his moral center and knew " good " from " bad " . He could often determine people ' s attitudes and react to them , even if it wasn ' t apparent in the person ' s actions . Gunthar ' s grasp of Basic was limited , but he could understand the language and take orders . He spoke a little Basic , but they were usually one - syllable words . His main concern was returning home and reporting to the Majjvara . The closer he got to Yvara , the more intellect and faculties he regained , until he was close enough to return to the hive - mind .