| Selto Durka | |
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| Selto Durka | |
| Aliases: | Captain Selto Durka |
| Series: | Farscape |
| Gender: | Male |
| Notability: | Antagonist |
| Occupation: | Pirate; former Peacekeeper |
| Location: | The Zelbinian |
| Status: | Deceased |
| Died: | 2001 |
| First: | "PK Tech Girl" |
| Final: | "Liars, Guns and Money (Part 2): With Friends Like These..." |
| Actor: | David Wheeler |
Captain Selto Durka is a recurring antagonist featured in the US/Australian science fiction television series Farscape. Played by actor David Wheeler, he was first seen in the season one episode "PK Tech Girl". The character made three appearances in the series in total.
Overview
Selto Durka was a member of the Peacekeepers and the captain of a command carrier known as The Zelbinian. More than 130 cycles ago, Durka was responsible for imprisoning and torturing the deposed Hynerian dominar Rygel XVI.
During an attack against a Nebari host ship, Durka faked his own death and abandoned his crew. He was subsequently captured by the Nebari leader Salis and placed into cryostasis where he underwent mental cleansing - a form of brainwashing designed to remove all negative tendencies from an individual. Durka remained in this state for many years until a chance encounter with the crew of Moya reunited him with Rygel XVI. Seeing Rygel broke the mental conditioning and Durka returned to his old self. Rygel attempted to kill him with a bomb, but this tactic failed. Salis was later found dead on the ship, though it is unclear whether Durka had anything to do with his death. Durka tried to take command of Moya, but the crew members fought back, driving him off the ship back onto the now-empty Nebari vessel. (Farscape: Durka Returns)
Biography
Notes & Trivia
- The character of Selto Durka was created by director Tony Tilse and writer Nan Hagan based on concepts originally developed by series creator Rockne S. O'Bannon.
- Actor David Wheeler also appeared in episodes of Water Rats, All Saints and Headland.
Appearances
- "PK Tech Girl" (Flashback)
- "Durka Returns" (1st full appearance)
- "Liars, Guns and Money (Part 2): With Friends Like These..." (Head on a stick)