Sono Molec

"*Once the other nobles of Sclavos learn of Prince Molec’s demise, they will have much stronger guard regiments at the pens. There will be a power vacuum, and we must take out the heads of the hydra before the tail.*"
―Nam Beroya, on Molec[src]
Prince **Sono Molec** was a male Zygerrian, the son of King Atai Molec, the Monarch of Zygerria, who ruled the planet Kowak from the Molec Royal Palace in Sclavos as the Prince of Kowak. He owned many slaves in the city, and in 6 BEF he was attempting to gain more private bodyguard slaves when he was killed by them, being betrayed by his finest gladiator Nam Beroya in the process.

## Biography

"*The Zygerrians control their sector under King Atai Molec, and his son Prince Sono Molec lays claim to Kowak from his seat in Sclavos.*"
―Anakin Skywalker[src]
Sono Molec was a male Zygerrian who was the son of King Atai Molec, the monarch of Zygerria and the leader of the Zygerrian Slave Empire. As his son, he took control of the planet Kowak and created a royal palace for himself in the planet's capital city of Sclavos. As leader of Kowak, he claimed the title Prince of Kowak.

In 6 AEF, shortly after the end of the Tatooinian Revolution, Molec became increasingly paranoid that enemies were out to get him, a fear somewhat based in reality as Anakin Skywalker plotted to have news of the success of his revolution on Tatooine reach resistance groups on other worlds, including Kowak. As a result of this paranoia, he ordered his finest gladiator, the Mandalorian Nam Beroya, to find him new slaves in the slave pens beneath the city. Beroya returned with four slaves—the Kaleesh Kadru sai Xantik, the Mikkian Sachi, the Nautolan Neaed Fisto, and a Skrilling.

Molec examined the four slaves, but became interested in seeing sai Xantik without his traditional *dazmakkh* mask on. sai Xantik refused the orders Molec gave him, and when Molec attempted to remove the mask himself, the Kaleesh broke his wrist and a brawl ensued. While Molec's guards fought the slaves, he attacked Beroya with an electrowhip for his perceived treason. In the process, the Skrilling slave was able to stab Molec and kill him.

Molec's death caused a power vacuum in Sclavos, and galvanized the abolitionist forces which worked to free the many slaves on Kowak.

## Personality and traits

«*Remove your mask. I have not seen the face of a Kaleesh before.*»
―Sono Molec's arrogant demands were his undoing[src]

Sono Molec was a male Zygerrian who possessed great wealth as the Prince of Kowak, wearing elaborate indigo and gold clothing, including his own circlet made of rose gold and amethyst. He also carried an ornamental dagger and an electrowhip on his leatheris belt. Molec was fluent in both Huttese and Zygerrian.

Molec was incredibly arrogant, believing that the slave Kadru sai Xantik would not hurt him as he demanded for him to remove his *dazmakkh*, which began the chaos leading to his death. Despite this, Molec was still capable of fighting back, drawing some of the Skrilling's blood and using his electrowhip to incapacitate Nam Beroya. He was also paranoid, evidenced by his desire to have more guards protecting him.

## Appearances

* *Burning Galaxies* I — *The First Signs of Storm* (Mentioned only)
* "The Blood Boils"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *The Skywalker Saga Supplement*: The Galactic Timeline
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "The Blood Boils"
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 *Burning Galaxies* I — *The First Signs of Storm*