General Grievous
Four-Armed Cyborg General
Leader of the Confederacy of Independent Systems forces, a ruthless cyborg general who wields multiple lightsabers. A tactician feared for hunting Jedi.
Quotes
- Create a future without Jedi.
- I am a droid.
- Become Gorgers' food.
- Obi-Wan, I desire a duel with you.
- This is my true power.
Trivia
- Cough is processed from George Lucas's bronchitis voice.
- Four arms are formed by splitting original arms left and right.
- Possesses numerous lightsabers stolen from Jedi.
- Gary Oldman was planned as voice actor but rejected due to contract issues.
- Also destroys battle droids in anger over their sass.
- Keeps scars and dirt on cape from battles as pride.
Alternate names
General Grievous
Grievous
Qymaen jai Sheelal
Jedi Killer
Profile
- Species
- Kaleesh (Cyborg)
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A large cyborg with a metallic mechanical body, wearing a mask modeled after a beast's skull, manipulating lightsabers simultaneously with four arms.
- Height
- Approximately 2m
- Weight
- Secret
- Distinguishing features
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- Four arms that can transform
- Mask with metal teeth
- Coughing breathing sound
- Iconic items
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- Lightsabers (multiple)
- Droid battle armor
- Cape modeled after beast bones
- Numerous hidden weapons (grappling hook, etc.)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cunning
- Detailed personality
- Shows respect to worthy strong enemies, but has a rough attitude towards subordinates and takes out anger on those who mouth off. Obsessed with victory but cunningly flees unfavorable battles for self-preservation. Considers combat an aesthetic and is a proud warrior, but possesses ruthless cruelty, mercilessly attacking women and children.
- Keywords
-
- Ruthless
- Cunning
- Proud
- Brutal
- Sniping
- Respect for polite adversaries
- Harsh attitude towards subordinates
- Fleeing habit
- Tactician
- Vanity
- Motto
- Create a future without Jedi
- Talents
-
- High physical ability and agility
- Four-lightsaber style
- Multi-target simultaneous attacks
- Advanced tactical command
- Durability of mechanical body
- Wall and ceiling movement
- Activity in space
- Multi-angle combat judgment via electronic brain
- Skills
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- Swordsmanship (taught directly by Count Dooku)
- Hidden weapon operation
- Blaster shooting
- Coordination with MagnaGuards
- Droid army command
- Trophy collection (lightsabers, etc.)
- Multi-angle attack control
- Motivation
- Eradicate the Jedi and create a peaceful future without Jedi
- Habits
- Has a coughing habit, even during battle. Mercilessly destroys subordinates who mouth off. Becomes furious when disrespected.
- Pet
- Gorgers (giant monsters)
- Weapon
- Lightsabers (especially Sifo-Dyas's lightsaber)
- Disliked people
- Dissatisfaction with Count Dooku, Subordinates who mouth off
History
- Backstory
- A Kaleesh from the planet Kalee, formerly a warrior named Qymaen jai Sheelal. Joined the Separatist forces to save his home planet Kalee from war debt. Later suffered severe injuries in a spaceship accident due to an assassination attempt, and was forcibly cybernetically enhanced by the Geonosians. His brain was modified, memories and mind manipulated, turning him into an immortal Jedi killer. As commander of the Confederacy of Independent Systems' droid army, he repeatedly challenged the Jedi and Republic forces.
- Debut date
- 2004
- Work title
- Star Wars: Clone Wars
- Media type
- Anime
Participation in the Battle of Geonosis
- Significant event
- Participation in the Battle of Geonosis
- Description
- Secretly participated in the Battle of Geonosis and massacred the Jedi he witnessed, so his existence was unknown to the Republic.
Raid on Coruscant
- Significant event
- Raid on Coruscant
- Description
- Attempted a raid on the Republic capital Coruscant, kidnapping Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. Killed two Jedi but was ultimately captured.
Duel with Obi-Wan on Utapau
- Significant event
- Duel with Obi-Wan on Utapau
- Description
- Cornered by Obi-Wan Kenobi, engaged in fierce combat wielding four lightsabers but was ultimately defeated.
Appointment as Supreme Commander of Droid Army
- Significant event
- Appointment as Supreme Commander of Droid Army
- Description
- Served as supreme commander leading the Confederacy of Independent Systems' droid army throughout the Clone Wars.
Jedi Extermination Campaign
- Significant event
- Jedi Extermination Campaign
- Description
- Feared as a Jedi Killer for slaying numerous Jedi and collecting their lightsabers and hair as trophies.
Relationships
Count Dooku
Master servant
Loyal to his superior Dooku but has many conflicts.
Darth Sidious
Master servant
The true master behind the Separatist forces, whom he absolutely does not defy.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Rival
Greatest arch-nemesis with whom he clashed swords multiple times.
Anakin Skywalker
First met in Revenge of the Sith.
Confederacy of Independent Systems
Confederacy of Independent Systems: leader
Media appearances
Star Wars: Clone Wars
Anime / Protagonist
2004 TV anime series
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Movie / Supporting
2005 movie
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV anime)
Anime / Protagonist
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith game
Game / Supporting
LEGO Star Wars: Scary Halloween
Anime / Mascot
Voice cast and creators
Matthew Wood
- Voice actor
- Matthew Wood
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Movie main, Clone Wars TV series, LEGO Star Wars
- Notes
- Main series voice actor
John DiMaggio
- Voice actor
- John DiMaggio
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Clone Wars Season 2
Richard McGonagle
- Voice actor
- Richard McGonagle
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Clone Wars Season 3
Tetsuo Gotō
- Voice actor
- Tetsuo Gotō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Movie main, Clone Wars GC version
Naoki Bandō
- Voice actor
- Naoki Bandō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Episode III: Revenge of the Sith game
Takayuki Sugō
- Voice actor
- Takayuki Sugō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Anime Clone Wars
Kōtarō Nakamura
- Voice actor
- Kōtarō Nakamura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales
George Lucas
- Creator name
- George Lucas
- Role
- Original author
Lucasfilm Animation
- Creator name
- Lucasfilm Animation
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
General Grievous Action Figure
- Item name
- General Grievous Action Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Lightsaber Model Set
- Item name
- Lightsaber Model Set
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited