Watts
- "Look!"
"Get him off of there!" - ―Watts and Marquand, upon spotting an Ewok assailant on top of their AT-ST
Lieutenant Watts was a male Human from Corulag and an officer who served as an AT-ST gunner in the Imperial Army. He was a crack shot, as his gunnery skills were able to produce "devastating results."[1]
Biography
Prior to 4 ABY, Watts, a member of the Imperial Army, was temporarily assigned to the Kuat Drive Yards to help develop All Terrain Scout Transport weaponry.[1]
Eventually, by 4 ABY, Watts joined Tempest Force and served under Major Marquand as the gunner of Tempest Scout 2 during the Battle of Endor. When Chewbacca and two Ewoks landed on Tempest Scout 2, Marquand ordered Watts to get the only Ewok he was aware of off their AT-ST. Watts peered out of the cockpit hatchway and was pulled out by the powerful Chewbacca, who threw him overboard, screaming during most of his 8.6-meter plummet to the ground which resulted in his death.[2] The Imperials, not knowing about his demise, later believed that Watts, alongside Marquand, had turned traitor when it became apparent that their walker was committing turncoat actions against them.[4]
Behind the scenes
Watts was played by his namesake, Return of the Jedi co-producer Robert Watts. Watts served in real-world armed forces, during which he obtained the rank of lieutenant.[5] The character was originally supposed to be General Maximilian Veers, and Julian Glover was invited to reprise his role from Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. However, due to scheduling conflicts, Glover wasn't available on the day of filming, and Watts took over the part.[6]
Appearances
- Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike (Cutscene only)
- Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi (First appearance)
Sources
Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Endor Limited (Card: Lieutenant Watts) (backup link) (First identified as Watts)- Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Endor Limited (Card: Major Marquand) (backup link)
"Watts the Story" – Star Wars Insider 101- "25 Years of Return of the Jedi!" – Star Wars Insider 105
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: Head-to-Head Tag Teams
- "Back on Set!" – Star Wars Insider 160
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Endor Limited (Card: Lieutenant Watts) (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Star Wars: Head-to-Head Tag Teams
- ↑ Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
- ↑ "Watts the Story?" – Star Wars Insider 101
- ↑ The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 10