Nerf herder/Legends

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A nerf herder keeps watch over a herd of nerfs.

"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 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Mentioned only) Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords Star Wars: The Old Republic (Mentioned only) Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Fallen Empire Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace video game (Mentioned only) MedStar II: Jedi Healer (Mentioned only) "Orders"—Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Volume 4 (Mentioned only) Star Wars: Empire at War (Mentioned only) Interlude at Darkknell "The Last One Standing: The Tale of Boba Fett"—Tales of the Bounty Hunters (Mentioned only) "Nerf Herder" — Star Wars Tales 7 Galaxy of Fear: The Brain Spiders (Mentioned only) "Crimson Bounty" – Star Wars Adventure Journal 14 (Mentioned only) Rebel Force: Firefight (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 junior novel (Mentioned only) 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: Rogue Squadron unabridged audiobook (Mentioned only) X-Wing: Wedge's Gamble (Mentioned only) Tatooine Ghost (Mentioned only) Shield of Lies (Mentioned only) "Two for One" – Star Wars Adventure Journal 15 (Mentioned only) Vision of the Future (Mentioned only) Vision of the Future unabridged audiobook (Mentioned only) Junior Jedi Knights: Vader's Fortress (Mentioned only) Young Jedi Knights: Diversity Alliance (Mentioned only) The New Jedi Order: Balance Point (Mentioned only) The New Jedi Order: Dark Journey (Mentioned only) Dark Nest I: The Joiner King (Mentioned only) Legacy of the Force: Bloodlines (Mentioned only) Crucible (Mentioned only) Crucible audiobook (Mentioned only) Legacy (2006) 2 (Mentioned only) Legacy (2006) 23 (Mentioned only) "Death, Dirt, and the Nerf Rancher's Daughter" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)

Non-canon appearances

• "Sandstorm" — Star Wars Tales 15 (Mentioned only)
• "The Rebel Club" — Star Wars Tales 19 (Mentioned only)
• Tag & Bink Are Dead 2 (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: Tiny Death Star (Mentioned only)
• "A Wookiee Scorned!" — Star Wars Tales 10 (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
• "Grudge Match" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) (Mentioned only)
• "Mountain Nerf" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
• Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
• Ultimate Adversaries
• "The Price of Neutrality -- Rebellion" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) (Mentioned only)
•  Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Jabba's Palace Limited (Card: Rennek) (backup link)
• "Star Wars Q&A" – Star Wars Insider 68
• Suns of Fortune
• Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook
• Far Horizons

Notes and references

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