Zorii Bliss and Babu Frik share a deep bond forged in the criminal underworld of Kijimi. Keri Russell portrays Zorii Bliss in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Shirley Henderson provides the voice and puppetry for Babu Frik. Both characters play a key role in the battle against the Sith Eternal, using their unique skills to aid the Resistance.
Life on Kijimi
Kijimi, a snow-covered world, serves as home to smugglers, bounty hunters, and spice runners. Zorii Bliss leads the Spice Runners of Kijimi, a notorious criminal syndicate. The organization operates outside the influence of the First Order but remains wary of its growing power. Zorii’s reputation as a skilled pilot and warrior makes the syndicate both feared and respected.
Babu Frik works as an Anzellan droidsmith in the Thieves’ Quarter of Kijimi City. His expertise in slicing and reprogramming droids makes him invaluable to those seeking to bypass security systems. Many seek Babu’s skills, including members of the Resistance and underworld operatives. Despite his small size, Babu proves himself capable of handling complex technology with precision.
Their paths cross frequently within Kijimi’s underworld. Zorii’s spice-running operations require reliable tech support, and Babu provides modifications for smuggling ships and droids. Over time, trust develops between them. Zorii relies on Babu’s expertise, while Babu finds protection under Zorii’s leadership. The partnership benefits both, ensuring survival in a dangerous galaxy.
The First Order’s Occupation
The rise of the First Order brings chaos to Kijimi. The planet falls under its oppressive rule, forcing criminals and civilians alike into hiding. Zorii Bliss and Babu Frik continue their operations, but the threat of discovery looms. The Resistance’s battle against Supreme Leader Kylo Ren intensifies, drawing Kijimi into the conflict.
When Poe Dameron, Rey, Finn, and C-3PO arrive seeking a way to decode Sith inscriptions, Zorii confronts Poe. Their history as former allies in the Spice Runners creates tension. Zorii initially refuses to help but ultimately provides a Sith Wayfinder clue. Babu Frik agrees to reprogram C-3PO, allowing the protocol droid to reveal vital information about the Wayfinder’s location.
Despite the risks, Babu successfully overrides C-3PO’s memory restrictions. The process erases the droid’s memory, but the information leads the Resistance to Exegol. Zorii and Babu’s actions prove critical in the fight against Emperor Palpatine’s Sith Eternal forces.
The Destruction of Kijimi
The Sith Eternal orders the destruction of Kijimi as a show of power. A First Order Star Destroyer equipped with a planet-killer cannon fires upon the surface. Kijimi erupts into flames, reducing the city to rubble. The loss devastates those who called it home.
Many believe Babu Frik perishes in the destruction. However, Zorii and Babu escape aboard a starship before the attack. Their survival remains unknown until the Battle of Exegol.
The Battle of Exegol
During the final battle against the Sith Eternal, Zorii Bliss and Babu Frik join the Resistance fleet. Zorii pilots a Y-wing starfighter, engaging enemy TIE fighters in aerial combat. Babu Frik appears in the cockpit, cheering as the battle unfolds.
Their presence in the fight highlights their commitment to defeating the Sith. Despite their past as smugglers and outlaws, both choose to stand against tyranny. The battle rages on, and with the help of Lando Calrissian’s reinforcements, the Resistance secures victory.
Legacy
Zorii Bliss and Babu Frik’s friendship represents trust built in the harshest of environments. A spice runner and a droidsmith, both shaped by the lawless world of Kijimi, rise above their criminal pasts to help restore peace. Their escape from destruction and participation in the final battle cement their place in history.
Babu Frik’s technical skills prove invaluable, demonstrating that even the smallest allies make a difference. Zorii Bliss, once bound by the underworld, finds new purpose in the fight for freedom. Their bond remains one of the most unique partnerships in the galaxy, built on loyalty, survival, and the hope for a better future.
