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What was Jabba's status among other Hutts?

Science Fiction & Fantasy Asked by Omegacron on January 5, 2021

So we know that Jabba the Hutt was leader of a vast criminal empire. In fact, according to Legends canon, Jabba’s organization was apparently the Outer Rim equivalent of Black Sun, or nearly so. He was certainly powerful enough that Black Sun’s leader, Prince Xizor, considered Jabba to be one of the only two individuals that posed a threat to his position (the other being Darth Vader). We also know that Hutts in general respect wealth & power, with such things determining a Hutt’s status within the social ranks of Hutt society.

What we don’t know, however, was where Jabba fit within Hutt society. Given his wealth, power, and influence, you’d think Jabba would be fairly high up the social ladder. However, Jabba resides on Tatooine, which is quite some distance from Nal Hutta (the Hutt homeworld), and does not appear to be one of the ruling Hutts in their society. In fact, the only Hutts we see Jabba interacting with are Durga – the other Hutt on Tatooine – and Jabba’s uncle/aunt on Coruscant. In both cases, the other Hutts defer to Jabba. However, in both cases, the other Hutt falls within Jabba’s personal sphere of influence.

What exactly is Jabba’s position/rank within Hutt society, and is he considered any kind of leader or official figure to the other Hutts?

One Answer

Canon:

During the Clone Wars, Jabba was the leader of the "Grand Hutt Council." The Council ruled the entire Hutt Clan and the Hutt Cartel.

Hutt Council:  Five Hutt, two apparently present as holograms, sit in an arc behind a raised desk-like structure, facing three humanoids standing below and before them.  The centre of the dark room is illuminated from above, focusing the eye on the humanoids.  The rest of the room is dark with 3 braziers burning in the background to right, left and centre.

Legends:

Jabba was also the leader of the Council in the Legends continuity.

Additionally, he was the leader of the Desilijic clan, one of the most powerful Hutt Kajidics.

So Jabba was in fact a very highly ranked Hutt.

Correct answer by Rogue Jedi on January 5, 2021

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