Lama Su

The Prime Minister of Kamino stands as one of the most influential figures in galactic politics, despite his species’ preference for isolation. This tall, ethereal being oversees the ocean planet’s cloning operations from the gleaming city of Tipoca City, where endless storms rage against transparent walls. His elongated neck, pale skin, and large black eyes give him an otherworldly appearance that perfectly matches his detached, clinical approach to governance.

When Obi-Wan Kenobi arrived on Kamino searching for clues about a mysterious bounty hunter, the Prime Minister revealed the Republic’s secret clone army project. He guided the Jedi through sterile corridors lined with millions of developing clone troopers, all created from the genetic template of Jango Fett. His matter-of-fact presentation of this massive military operation demonstrated the Kaminoans’ view of cloning as pure science rather than ethical controversy.

Throughout the Clone Wars, the politician maintained his species’ business relationship with the Republic whilst secretly exploring more profitable arrangements. His pragmatic nature led him to consider various clients for Kamino’s cloning expertise, viewing the galaxy’s conflicts through the lens of economic opportunity rather than moral allegiance.

Following the war’s end and the Republic’s transformation into the Empire, he found himself navigating increasingly dangerous political waters. The Empire’s changing requirements and attitudes towards clone troopers forced this calculating leader to make decisions that would ultimately determine both his fate and that of his aquatic homeworld.