Khurgee

Khurgee is a fictional character featured in the Star Wars film franchise. Played by an unknown actor, he made a brief appearance in the 1977 film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

Biography
Khurgee was an officer of the Imperial military holding the rank of Captain. He was stationed aboard the first Death Star in the waning years of the Galactic Empire. In 0 BBY, he was on duty when the Death Star crew captured the Corellion freighter ship, the Millennium Falcon. Khurgee oversaw the lockdown of the vessel and followed Darth Vader's orders to have a scanning crew inspect the ship for passengers and contraband.

Khurgee was one of thousands of Imperials who died when Luke Skywalker destroyed the Death Star during the Battle of Yavin.

Notes & Trivia

 * The character of was created by franchise creator George Lucas. His name and rank were identified in the "A New Hope Limited" expansion pack of the Star Wars Customizable card game.


 * According to Wookieepedia, the actor who played Khurgee may have been Christopher Muncke.


 * Khurgee made a brief appearance in the Star Wars #3 comic book by Marvel Comics. In the issue, he is identified as a security officer with no rank provided.