Desilijic

Desilijic is the name of a prominent Hutt clan within the Star Wars universe. Hutts are a long-lived, sentient species known for their role as power brokers and participants in galactic crime networks, often organized under the broader Hutt Cartel. The Desilijic clan is one of the major Hutts houses and is depicted as influential in illicit trades and political influence across Hutt Space and the Outer Rim.

The best-known member associated with the Desilijic clan is Jabba Desilijic Tiure, a crime lord based on Tatooine who commanded a wide range of criminal activities and ruled a substantial portion of Hutt-controlled space. The use of a clan name in Jabba’s full appellation—Desilijic Tiure—reflects the cultural practice of identifying Hutts by their clan, in addition to personal titles and roles.

In both canonical materials and the Expanded Universe (Legends), the Desilijic clan is tied to wealth, smuggling, gambling, and other illicit trades. Desilijic influence is usually presented as part of the broader Hutt Cartel, which wields economic and political power across Hutt Space and various galactic trade routes. Desilijic interactions with other criminal groups, planets, and factions are recurring elements in Star Wars storytelling, illustrating the Hutts’ distinctive role as mercantile magnates whose networks span the galaxy.