Sludir are most often encountered as slaves, both for the Empire and for various criminal elements. The Empire uses Sludir as heavy work beasts, while the underworld uses Sludir as gladiators, workers and guards. Unlike some other slave species, the Sludir tend to avoid the Rebellion and join criminal organizations - pirates, crimelords, even slavers. Those professions allow them to prove themselves through physical prowess. The Rebellion's structure does not allow for promotion by killing off one's superiors...
Some Sludir, however, join the Alliance to further their goals - often revenge against the Empire or slavers. Some recently escaped Sludir join simply because the Rebel Alliance offers some shelter and assistance to escaped slaves. And, although the Sludir have no such concept as the Wookiee life debt, some individuals do feel a sense of loyalty toward others who intervene on their behalf in combat. Some Sludir have literally fought their way through the ranks of the criminal underworld to assume high positions. These Sludir have risen to become crimelords, commanders, major domos, or bodyguards. For example of powerful Sludir characters in the Star Wars galaxy, see Star Wars Adventure Journal #2,pages 271-286, and Platt's Starport Guide,pages 80-86. | 
