Nerf herder/Legends

"Why, you low-down, stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf-herder…"
"Who's scruffy-looking?"

―Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo

A nerf herder, also spelled "nerf-herder" or "nerfherder," was someone who herded nerfs on various planets throughout the galaxy. As it was perceived as an occupation for lower-class beings, the term "nerf herder" became an insult used throughout the galaxy. Nerf herders were often somewhat simple, but as a result of living outdoors and fighting off anything that interfered with their herds, they became quite capable.

Behind the scenes

A pop-punk band derived its name from this phrase.

Appearances

"Jedi Protector" – Star Wars Galaxy Magazine 13 Interlude at Darkknell "The Last One Standing: The Tale of Boba Fett"—Tales of the Bounty Hunters (Mentioned only) Galaxy of Fear: The Brain Spiders (Mentioned only) "Crimson Bounty" – Star Wars Adventure Journal 14 (Mentioned only) "You're in the Army Now!" – Star Wars Adventure Journal 2 (Mentioned only) Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back novel (First mentioned) Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back (Mentioned only) The Truce at Bakura (Mentioned only) Dark Forces: Rebel Agent / audio drama (Mentioned only) X-Wing: Rogue Squadron (Mentioned only) X-Wing: Wedge's Gamble (Mentioned only) Shield of Lies (Mentioned only) "Two for One" – Star Wars Adventure Journal 15 (Mentioned only) Vision of the Future (Mentioned only) Junior Jedi Knights: Vader's Fortress (Mentioned only) Young Jedi Knights: Diversity Alliance (Mentioned only)

Sources

• Han Solo and the Corporate Sector Sourcebook
•  Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Hoth Limited (Card: Scruffy-Looking Nerf Herder) (backup link)
• Wretched Hives of Scum & Villainy
•  Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Jabba's Palace Limited (Card: Rennek) (backup link)