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Rygel XVI

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Rygel XVI is a principal puppet character in Farscape, the science-fiction television series first broadcast from 1999 to 2003. A deposed Dominar of the fictional Hynerian Empire, he lives aboard the living ship Moya after escaping imprisonment by the Peacekeepers. Created through Jim Henson's Creature Shop, Rygel is depicted as politically experienced, status-conscious, selfish, and frequently comic, yet capable of helping the crew when their interests align.

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What species is Rygel XVI in Farscape?

Rygel XVI is a Hynerian, a small amphibian-like alien species from the fictional Hynerian Empire in the universe of Farscape. He was the deposed Dominar (ruler) of the empire before being imprisoned by the Peacekeepers.

Who puppeteered Rygel XVI in Farscape?

Rygel XVI was primarily performed by Jim Henson Company puppeteer John Eccleston and voiced by Jonathan Hardy. The character was a complex animatronic puppet requiring multiple operators during production.

What years did Farscape air?

Farscape originally aired from 1999 to 2003 on the Sci-Fi Channel, spanning four seasons before its initial cancellation. A two-part miniseries called Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars wrapped up the story in 2004.

Where does Rygel XVI live in Farscape?

Rygel resides aboard Moya, a living Leviathan biomechanoid ship, along with the rest of the escaped prisoner crew. He joined the crew after escaping Peacekeeper captivity and frequently clashes with his shipmates over food and personal interests.

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