#about!nute

THE PAST

Born in the year 84 BBY, Nute Gunray like all Neimoidians spent the first seven years of their life in a communal hive, where with the other grubs had to hoard food in order to survive. Not only was Nute able to hoard food to surive, they hoarded more than any other in their hive, proving themself worthy of being a high ranking member of Neimoidian society. Joining the Trade Federation as a Junior Trade Officer, Gunray made the final decision to expel a member of the corporation, opening a seat on the Trade Federation Board of Directors, which by the age of 30 Gunray filled. 

In addition to the seat Gunray was also appointed the Trade Federation’s Senator, where they served for the next 10 years. During the year 44 BBY, the Trade Federation came into issues with the Stark Commercial Combine. After the brief Stark Hyperspace War Gunray was made Viceroy of the Trade Federation for their role in securing a victory for the Trade Federation. Eleven years into their leadership of the Federation, Gunray would come into contact with Darth Sidious for the first time, when they were gifted with a rare red spotted pylat. Sidious would help Gunray turn the Trade Federation into a Neimoidian monopoly at the disastrous Eriadu Trade Summit. Giving Gunray complete control over the corporation.

Shortly after, the senate and Chancellor Valorum would enact taxes on the free trade routes, and with the backing of the mysterious, yet powerful, Darth Sidious Gunray would enact a blockade around the small, minor planet of Naboo. This blockade would soon become a full scale invasion. Taking control of Naboo, a resistance formed, and Queen Amidala formed an alliance with the Gungans. Together they defeated the Federation and Gunray was shipped to Coruscant where they stood trial 4 times, where they failed to convict and they remained Viceroy. 

After going through these trials, Gunray was approached by Count Doou, where they joined the former Jedi in forming a new galactic government, The Confederacy of Independent Systems. In that role they served as the Chairperson of the Separatist Council, they would also put a bounty on Padme Amidala’s head, seeking revenge for the Naboo incident. Being present at the Battle of Geonosis, and the start of the Clone Wars, Gunray would watch as the galaxy became embroiled in war. Falling in Republic hands at one point, and watching as Neimoida, and Cato Neimoida were attacked by the Republic, Gunray’s only remaining option was to trust in Dooku, and Sidious. 

During the final days of the war, and after the deaths of Count Dooku, and General Grievous, Gunray would be the Head of the CIS, overseeing the final few hours of the war from a bunker on Mustafar. Sidious promising the CIS leadership peace, and a new place in society. Instead Gunray and the other CIS leadership were struck down by Sidious’ apprentice, Nute having been betrayed by the man who he had entered into deals with 14 years prior. 

THE PRESENT

The last thing they remembered was the slash of red, and then nothing. Yet now, Nute Gunray had awakened on Cato Neimoidia, 26 years after they had died. Wasting no time, they have discovered that the Trade Federation was disbanded, but that the Separatist movement lived on through the New Separatist Union. Using the cover story that they had committed suicide after they knew the war was lost, Gunray blasted this as Imperial lies and that they had been in hiding all along. Gunray before this had been considered a martyr of the CIS. Like any wise Neimoidian, Gunray had kept secret safe houses where they had houses robes, a very large sum of credits, and other valuables Nute did not trust the rest of the CIS knowing about. 

Taking advantage of their Martyrdom and their sudden return, Nute has taken up a leadership role within the New Separatist Union, this time actually wanting to create a new sustanable government for two reasons. The first, to make money and secure a high ranking place for themself. Secondly, to be safe from Amidala and other former Republican officials who may want to see them arrested, as they now have diplomatic immunity. 

PERSONALITY