The Book of Boba Fett (TV Mini Series)

Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa (2022)

Temuera Morrison: Boba Fett

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• 8D8 : And here you see the businesses that were under the protection of the name that should not be spoken.

  Boba Fett : You can say "Jabba."

  8D8 : Under the protection of Jabba the Hutt.

  Boba Fett : He's dead. He can't hurt you.

  8D8 : I was concerned that you would feel insulted.

  Boba Fett : Why would I feel insulted?

  8D8 : Because you felt threatened.

  Boba Fett : Well, now I am insulted.

• Boba Fett : [to Krrsantan]  No hard feelings. It's just business. Take it from an ex-bounty hunter, don't work for scugholes. It's not worth it.

• Boba Fett : Why does it just lie there?

  Rancor Keeper : It's depressed.

  Boba Fett : This beast can feel such things?

  Rancor Keeper : Rancor are emotionally complex creatures.

  Boba Fett : Why does it wear blinders?

  Rancor Keeper : This one is a calf. It was bred from champions for fighting. I saved this one for myself to train. It imprints on the first human it sees. Now that we arrived, I will begin its training.

• Pyke Boss : Please come in. Have a seat.

  Boba Fett : You received my message?

  Pyke Boss : Protection arrangements are all part of doing business in the Outer Rim.

  Boba Fett : Very well, I'll take payment. Be on my way.

  Pyke Boss : I've spoken with my superiors on Oba Diah and they are unwilling to pay protection to more than one party.

  Boba Fett : We are one party. I'm collecting on behalf of the Tuskens of the Dune Sea.

  Pyke Boss : The Kintan Striders have already collected protection money for the same territory you lay claim to.

  Boba Fett : You don't have to pay that speeder bike gang. We far outnumber them. The sands have belonged to the Tuskans since the oceans dried.

  Pyke Boss : We are happy to do business with either party. But we do not want to be taken advantage of by paying protection to both. I'm sure you understand.

  Boba Fett : I will resolve this. You will not hear from the Nikto sand riders again.

  Pyke Boss : We look forward to our partnership.

• Lortha Peel : I am Lortha Peel. I am a water-monger in the Worker's District.

  8D8 : What is your petition to Lord Fett?

  Lortha Peel : Well, with apologies, sir... no one respects you.

  8D8 : Enough!

  Boba Fett : Let him speak.

  Lortha Peel : Ever since Lord Fortuna was... perished, the streets have turned to chaos.

  Boba Fett : Well, this is the first I'm hearing of it.

  Lortha Peel : No, it's true. And I am insulted on your behalf at the disrespect these urchins are showing you. Especially in light of the, uh, well, you know...

  Boba Fett : What?

  Lortha Peel : The assassination attempt.

• Fennec Shand : [Fett frees Krrsantan from his imprisonment]  You sure that was a good idea?

  Boba Fett : Either that or kill him.

  Fennec Shand : Do you believe what the Hutts said?

  Boba Fett : I have no reason to believe them. They would benefit from their enemies fighting one another.

  Fennec Shand : I'll arrange a meeting with the Mayor.

  [glancing at the Twins' tribute to him, a new rancor] 

  Fennec Shand : It's quite the gift.

• Fennec Shand : You're the head of a family. You should enjoy the trappings.

  Boba Fett : I need to respond. Everyone is watching. Waiting for me to make the next move.

  Fennec Shand : Have some food.

  Boba Fett : I have to send a message.

  Fennec Shand : You already did. They sent Krrsantan to kill you. And now he's locked up in your dungeon. I say... you wait for them to show their hand.

  Boba Fett : These are Hutts. Waiting will only give them another opportunity so strike again.

• Brother Hutt : We have come to apologize.

  Boba Fett : Go on.

  Sister Hutt : We sent Krrsantan to kill you...

  Brother Hutt : We are sorry. Please accept this gift as restitution.

  [a Rancor is brought to Boba Fett] 

  Boba Fett : Clear off Tatooine and I will consider a truce.

  Sister Hutt : We will do that. But for a different reason. There is something you should now.

  Boba Fett : Say your piece.

  Brother Hutt : We were both lied to. This territory has already been promised to another Syndicate.

  Boba Fett : Promised by who?

  Sister Hutt : That spineless Mayor Mok Shaiz.

  Boba Fett : And what of the Hutts?

  Brother Hutt : We are going back to Hutta. We don't want war.

  Sister Hutt : Bad for business.

• Boba Fett : Here is your prisoner. I offer him back if you renounce all claims to Jabba's legacy on Tatooine.

  Brother Hutt : We are leaving and recommend you do the same.

  Sister Hutt : Tatooine is a worthless rock. Sell the Wookiee back to the gladiators.

  Brother Hutt : He is our tribute to you.

• Boba Fett : What is this gang?

  Lortha Peel : Uh, well, they are half-man, half-machine. They modify their bodies with droid parts to make themselves even more deadly. I... I beseech you, Lord Fett, rid the streets of Mos Espa of this... scourge, and I will double my tribute to you.

• 8D8 : After the sail barge disaster, there was a power vacuum. Bib Fortuna assumed Jabba's mantle. Under Master Bib's watchful eye, Mos Espa was divided amongst three families. The Trandoshans took the city center. The Aqualish, the Worker's District here. And the Klatooinians, the starport and upper sprawl. Master Bib did not have the power of Jabba, so he relied on uneasy alliances to preserve his tribute and title. All of this while lining the pockets of Mayor Mok Shaiz.

  Boba Fett : Where does that leave us now?

  8D8 : Everyone is waiting to see what kind of leader you are.

  Boba Fett : And the assassins?

  Fennec Shand : Mayor has no power. Somebody else is behind that play.

  Boba Fett : The Hutts.

  Fennec Shand : Could be. You want me to ask around?

  Boba Fett : Would they know if you did?

  Fennec Shand : We should assume so.

• Boba Fett : Where is he?

  Mok Shaiz's Majordomo : He's with the Pykes. The Mayor's gone. He... he's working with the Pykes.

  Boba Fett : Is he?

• 8D8 : Excuse me, Lord Fett.

  Boba Fett : [with his new rancor]  Not now. I'm busy.

  8D8 : We heard back from the Mayor's office. He remains completely unavailable for at least the next 20 days.

  Boba Fett : [to the rancor keeper]  Feed the rancor, a full ronto carcass from the larder. I think it's hungry.

  [leaving with 8D8] 

  Boba Fett : Tell Fennec to suit up. We're not waiting for an appointment.

• Fennec Shand : Are you sure?

  Skad : I know a Pyke when I see one.

  Boba Fett : How many?

  Skad : I saw a dozen, at least.

  Fennec Shand : They arrived on the starliner.

  Boba Fett : Good work. Keep an eye on them.

  [realizing his gaffe] 

  Boba Fett : Sorry, it's an expression.

  Skad : You don't have to be sorry, mate. I paid a lot for this. I'm proud of my eye.

  Fennec Shand : Let us know what you see.

  [ending the transmission] 

  Fennec Shand : These are just a first wave. They're going to war.

  Boba Fett : Then we will be ready.

• Boba Fett : Where'd you get that water?

  Drash : We stole it.

  Boba Fett : That's a crime.

  Skad : It's a crime what he charges.

  Boba Fett : Then farm your own water.

  Drash : Look, old man...

  Boba Fett : My name is Boba Fett.

  Drash : We know who you are. Go back to your palace.

  Boba Fett : Watch your tongue. I'm the Daimyo of this district and I will bring order.

  Drash : You're a crime boss. Just like the rest of them.

  Skad : If you're a Daimyo, then why'd you let the monger charge us a month's wages for a week's water?

  Drash : Not that we have any wages.

  Boba Fett : You live in the Worker's District. You all should be working.

  Drash : There is no work, mighty Daimyo. Look around you.

  Boba Fett : Then you will work for me. You got guts, I'll give you that. You better fight as good as you talk dank.

• Boba Fett : We're here to see the Mayor. We have a few questions for him.

  Mok Shaiz's Majordomo : Yes, indeed, uh... unfortunately, Mayor Mok Shaiz's, uh, schedule is a bit complicated, un... unfortunately, as I recall.

  Fennec Shand : If you wish to continue breathing, I advise you to weigh your next words carefully.

  Mok Shaiz's Majordomo : [she reveals her blaster in its holster]  Hmm... mm-hmm. Um... actually, I may be able to rearrange some of the appointments that aren't as time-sensitive as yours. Uh, so if you'll excuse me, I'll see what I'm able to do.

  Boba Fett : [as he leaves]  That was a bit heavy-handed, wasn't it?

  Fennec Shand : Do you want the appointment or not?

  Boba Fett : [the door closes and a control pad on the wall beeps]  Did he just lock the door?

• Lortha Peel : They stole from me! And you're just going to let them off?

  Boba Fett : What do they owe you?

  Lortha Peel : 1,300 credits.

  Boba Fett : For water?

  Lortha Peel : 1,300 credits.

  Boba Fett : Give him 500.

  Lortha Peel : What? They owe 1,300.

  Boba Fett : I heard you the first time.

  [Fennec tosses over a pouch of coins] 

  Boba Fett : Take the 500 and consider it resolved, if you want to continue to do business in my territory. If you don't like it, you can move to Mos Eisley.

  Lortha Peel : Fine.

  Boba Fett : And cut your prices. The rest of you, gather up your gak, follow me.

• Boba Fett : [petting his new rancor]  I think it likes this.

  Rancor Keeper : It does.

  Boba Fett : I will spend more time with it.

  Rancor Keeper : You should. They can become very loving.

  Boba Fett : I thought they were bred just to fight.

  Rancor Keeper : They're powerful fighters, so that is what most know. But they form strong bonds with their owners. It is said that the Witches of Dathomir even rode them through the forest and fens.

  Boba Fett : I want to learn to ride this one.

  Rancor Keeper : You what?

  Boba Fett : I want to ride it. I've ridden beasts ten times its size. Teach me.

  Rancor Keeper : It will take a tremendous amount of discipline.

  Boba Fett : We begin today.

• Lortha Peel : Well, a street gang of insolent youths has been stealing my inventory. Now, that has never happened under the other Daimyos and I am insulted on your behalf.

  Boba Fett : And your inventory is water?

  Lortha Peel : Yes, I broker sales of behalf of the vapor farmers, yes.

  Boba Fett : I grew up surrounded by water.

  Lortha Peel : Well... Tatooine was once completely covered with water.