Bola Hans

Name: Bola Hans Homeworld: Boz Pity Species: Human Career: Pilot Affiliation: Independent Starship: Cargo Cult

An independent smuggler operating around the Outer Rim, Hans is famous for his independence, ruthlessness and courage in the face of adversity.

As handy with a blaster as he is at the control yoke of his trusty freighter, the Cargo Cult, he is rarely seen without his trusty henchman and second-in-command Granashq. Although something of a lady's man, Hans usually keeps to himself when not pursuing a romantic conquest, and is known for usually refusing to indulge in the more popular smugglers' vices such as gambling or strong drinks. Although he has been offered work with several smuggling groups, not least The Glitterati, he prefers to maintain his independence, leaving him free to choose his own contracts and clients.

Hans' actions led to the Battle of Adjani. Leading a small group of smugglers, he attempted to seize control of the Adjani Shadowport. He was thwarted by Aster and Slee Yarrow, but he escaped aboard his ship in the confusion and turned himself over to the Imperial Navy, where he presumably gave information about the location and defenses of the Shadowport to Imperial Captain Vladis. What became of him during the battle is unknown - the Cargo Cult was not seen by any smuggler ships during the battle, but the chaos of nearly two hundred vessels fighting gave ample opportunity for him to slip away. It is possible that he perished when the Persecutor burned up in orbit around the planetoid. Regardless, many of those present on Adjani have sworn to take revenge on him if they ever see him again, so if he is alive, he is presumably keeping his head down.

Bola reappeared on Roheline in the custody of the Constabulary Corps. After being accidentally freed by the crew of the Saucy mare he was able to collaborate with them by helping them evade the Imperial Navy's blockade of the planet. After being dropped off on a backwater planet in the Savarkar Sector, he disappeared.