Overview

Nute Gunray is a fictional Neimoidian statesman in the Star Wars universe. As the Viceroy of the Trade Federation, he ordered the blockade and subsequent invasion of Naboo and later became a prominent Separatist leader during the Clone Wars. The office he held is commonly referred to as Viceroy.

Appearances and role

  • Primary antagonist in the Star Wars prequel films (Episodes I–III).
  • Recurring character in the animated series The Clone Wars and other tie-in media.
  • Portrayed as a politically driven figure whose decisions help escalate the galactic conflict.