Carise Sindian Carise Sindian , once occasionally fashioned as Lady Carise Sindian , was a human female senator who represented the wealthy planet of Arkanis in the Galactic Senate of the New Republic twenty years after its establishment . She belonged to the Centrist faction , whose members favored a stronger galactic government and a more powerful military . During her time as Senator , she offered the position of First Senator as a replacement to Chancellor , but was met with opposition from many different Senators . Sindian was also of royal bloodline , and became the supreme governor of the planet Birren after Leia Organa refused the position , following the current governor , Lord Mellowyn ' s death . Sindian searched the Great Hall of Birren and discovered a recording stating that Leia Organa , a highly influential senator , was the daughter of Darth Vader himself . Sindian used this to ruin Organa ' s reputation , by informing a close friend of hers , Ransolm Casterfo , of Organa ' s parentage . Casterfo had a deep hatred for Vader , so he revealed Organa ' s parentage to the Senate , forcing Organa to end her candidacy for First Senator . In secret , Sindian was part of the First Order , an organization against the New Republic , and saw Organa backing down as a victory for her organization . Later , Senator Tai - Lin Garr of Gatalenta was nominated to be First Senator . Sindian , using her connections in the First Order , hired Arliz Hadrassian , the leader of a paramilitary group , the Amaxine warriors . Hadrassian was successful in killing Garr , and then killed herself . Knowing Senators Casterfo and Organa had grown close from an investigation they shared together and finding Casterfo difficult to influence , Sindian decided to frame Casterfo for supporting Hadrassian , ruining his political career and sending him into exile for treason . Upon discovering this , Senator Organa confronted Sindian . Organa worked with the Elder Houses to strip Sindian of her royal titles and governorship of Birren on grounds that Sindian had broken an oath when revealing Organa ' s true parents . Biography . New Republic era . Agent of the First Order . Carise Sindian became the Senator for the Centrist world of Arkanis during the time of the New Republic . She was of royal bloodline , earning her the title of Lady . While a member of the Galactic Senate , Lady Carise was a secret agent of the First Order , a remnant of the Old Empire . She used her position to search for former Imperial officers and sympathizers and helped create the contacts that connected them to the remnants of the Imperial Navy . Lady Carise encouraged these former Imperial officers and sympathizers including Arliz Hadrassian to establish a paramilitary force called the Amaxine warriors . In addition , Lady Carise and other like - minded Centrist senators established a criminal front organization led by the Nikto crime lord Rinnrivin Di to hide funds that were used to arm and train the Amaxine Warriors . Lady Carise envisioned the Amaxines as the vanguard of the First Order ' s war to reclaim the Galaxy . Lord Mellowyn ' s death . In 28 ABY , Lady Carise had become a prominent leader of the Centrist faction in the Galactic Senate . After the dedication of a statue of Bail Organa on Hosnian Prime , Sindian informed fellow Senator and royal Leia Organa that Lord Mellowyn of Birren had died with no heir , and Organa was next in line to take the throne . Organa , hiding her dismay , informed Sindian that her staff would look into the matter . An emissary from Ryloth . A day after Sindian informed Organa of the governorship of Birren , an emissary from Ryloth held a Senate meeting which Sindian took part in . The emissary , Yendor informed the Senate that his homeworld was under threat from a Nikto cartel , and wished for aid . Yendor stated that his planet had gained information that a Kajain ' sa ' Nikto , Rinnrivin Di , was the leader of the cartel and was operating from the planet Bastatha . Sindian then asked him and the rest of the Senate if they were to be reduced to investigators . Senator Organa then spoke , volunteering aid to Ryloth and offering to leave Hosnian Prime to travel to Bastatha immediately . Sindian began to bring up concerns for Organa ' s safety , while Senators Tai - Lin Garr and Arbo argued over if the people of Bastatha would think it as an invasion . Sindian then questioned the Senate if it was wise to send only a Populist Senator to investigate the matter . Ransolm Casterfo , a Centrist Senator from Riosa , then announced that he would accompany Organa to Bastatha . First Senator proposal . Organa and Casterfo returned from Bastatha with valuable information that Rinnrivin Di was in fact leading a massive cartel . They also informed the Senate that Organa had been briefly captured before being rescued by Casterfo , causing Senator Anib Ney of Sullust to claim that Casterfo was a vigilante and had put Organa ' s life in danger . After saying nothing for a long amount of time , Sindian gave a speech to the Senate and offered the creation of First Senator , a position replacing Chancellor . Immediately following her speech , the Senate went in a frenzy , asking questions if the position of First Senator might become another Emperor , and stating that the Senate would have to redraw the entire constitution . Even so , Ransolm Casterfo endorsed Sindian ' s idea , and called for a vote on the matter . The vote passed with not enough opposition votes to veto . Governorship of Birren . A full day after Sindian brought up the proposal of a First Senator , she decided to go to Senator Organa ' s office to discuss the governorship of Birren . Before this , Ransolm Casterfo arrived at her office , wondering if Sindian was going to see Organa . Not saying anything to Casterfo , Sindian thought that Casterfo was a fool to think that he could make friends with a Populist . Sindian traveled to Organa ' s office , where Organa brought up the fact that she was not of royal bloodline , and she had been adopted by her parents Bail and Breha Organa . Sindian ignored that fact , stating that Organa must take the throne , and her son must one day succeed her . Organa stated that Birren had been settled by both Alderaanian s and Arkanisians . Seeing as she had no interest in being governor , she gave the throne to Sindian , who happily accepted the title . Crowned as governor . After a short meeting with Organa concerning the title of First Senator , Sindian traveled to Birren to begin the proceedings of being crowned as ruler of the planet . She informed her pilot that they would be going to Birren ' s capital city spaceport . She entered the Great Hall of Birren , where she was crowned as ruler of Birren . She ordered for fireworks and music and a grand fête for the evening . She was then confronted by the Warden of the Treasures , a woman who told her that there was no need to do this all in one day . Sindian ignored the woman , and instead entered the treasure room . She found nothing of any interest to her , except for a box that was engraved for Prince ss Leia Organa . Sindian opened the box , finding a music box containing the song " Mirrorbright " , which reminded Sindian of when her grandmother would sing the song to her when she felt nostalgic about her homeworld , Alderaan . After the song , a message recorded by Bail Organa told about Organa ' s parentage . The recording revealed that her mother was Padmé Amidala , and her father was Anakin Skywalker , who had become Darth Vader . Sindian was surprised by this revelation , and realized that she could topple the Populist ' s chances at getting a member of their party into the position of First Senator , but remembered that she had taken an oath . The oath , the royal seal , made sure that she had to keep this revelation a secret . Still , she kept the box for safekeeping . Return to Hosnian Prime . Sindian returned to Hosnian Prime just in time for Equinox Day , and quickly placed the wooden chest that contained Bail Organa ' s recording in her office . Before this , she encountered Ransolm Casterfo who spoke about his encounter with the drink Port in a Storm , as Sindian mused if he was trying to get in good with a Populist candidate for First Senator . They said their goodbyes , as Sindian returned to her office and contacted Arliz Hadrassian , her contact within the First Order . She questioned Hadrassian on tipping off Ransolm Casterfo of their plans , and also asked if she had completely abandoned the First Order . They argued about their plans , Sindian claiming that she had ruined their plans over and over again . Sindian turned off the connection , now torn between the Birrenese royal seal and her loyalties to the First Order . Informing the Senate of the truth . Sindian sat in Ransolm Casterfo ' s office when he entered , and informed Casterfo that Leia Organa had been lying to him the entire time . Casterfo was confused at her statement , but then Sindian said that it was time for him to learn the truth that Organa was Darth Vader ' s daughter . Only moments after the Senator Varish Vicly nominated Organa for the position of First Senator , Casterfo objected to it , telling the entire Senate that Leia Organa was in fact the daughter of Darth Vader . After Senator Vicly claimed the statement was a lie , Casterfo came with proof , playing the recording of Bail Organa ' s revelation . Leia acknowledged that this was , in fact , true . Arguing with Organa . Soon after the revelation of Leia Organa ' s parentage , she gave a speech to the entire Senate where she revoked her nomination as First Senator , explained her parents , and expressed her feelings about being Darth Vader ' s daughter . Sindian spoke at the end of Organa ' s speech , saying she appreciated Leia ' s honesty , but believed it was late in coming . She also mentioned Luke Skywalker , and asked what would happen if he used his rumored strength in the Force for evil purposes . Organa was shocked at Sindian ' s statement , and angrily asked Sindian why she would question Skywalker , and mentioned that he had destroyed the first Death Star , and was responsible for ridding the galaxy of Emperor Palpatine . Sindian then questioned if that were true or not . Senator Garr interrupted the argument , saying that Sindian had no right to question Skywalker . Debacle on Sibensko . Despite Lady Carise ' s attempt to turn the Galactic Senate against Senator Organa , Leia still proceeded with her mission to Sibensko . As a result , Leia discovered that the Amaxine warriors were linked to Rinnrivin ' s cartel . In addition , Leia was also involved in a brief skirmish which led to the destruction of the main Amaxine base ; a catastrophic setback for the Amaxines and their First Order handlers . Arliz Hadrassian contacted Lady Carise and the two engaged in a heated hologram discussion . Carise blamed Hadrassian ' s impatience for the disaster . In response , Hadrassian criticized the Centrists for not seceding from the New Republic and accused her financier of being too cowardly to take risks . Lady Carise counteracted that the disaster on Sibensko and the Napkin Bombing proved that the Amaxines were a liability rather than a useful asset to the First Order ' s cause . Frustrated with the Amaxines ' incompetence , Carise hinted that she would cut off support to the militia . In response , Hadrassian pleaded for Lady Carise to allow her to kill Leia Organa in order to avenge her warriors . Hadrassian ' s remarks prompted Carise to criticize the Amaxine leader for taking the conflict personally . As a political player , Lady Carise preferred to assassinate Organa ' s character and to sow discord within the Populist faction . Before ending the conversation , Hadrassian warned Lady Carise that she would have greater need of soldiers someday and that she would regret abandoning the Amaxines . In private , Lady Carise was relieved that the Amaxine warriors had been eliminated as a viable actor because she regarded them as a pretext rather than a means for the First Order to " restore order " to the galaxy . Sibensko hearing . After undergoing a mission to Sibensko , Senator Organa requested a Senate hearing on the topic of her mission and investigation of Rinnrivin Di . She was one vote short , and that vote was filled by Senator Casterfo , who allowed her to have the hearing . She spoke about the conclusion of her mission , the destruction of the Sibensko city , and Rinnrivin Di ' s death . While listening to the speech and viewing a data packet that Organa had submitted as evidence , Sindian was horrified to learn that the Sibensko computer had no security systems in place , thus exposing the connections between the Amaxines and Rinnrivin ' s cartel . However , Carise was relieved that Leia had failed to uncover data layers that identified herself and other Centrist senators as the financiers behind the two entities . After concluding her speech , Senator Casterfo then took the floor backing up Organa ' s statements , much to Sindian ' s surprise . Sindian then decided that she needed to deal with Casterfo , believing that he had betrayed her after she gave him an opportunity of a lifetime . Tai - Lin Garr ' s assassination . Ten days after Organa ' s speech , Tai - Linn Garr held his first campaign rally for First Senator . Nearing the end of his rally , he was assassinated by Arliz Hadrassian , who then killed herself . Sindian then framed Casterfo for the crime , creating a fake recording of Casterfo and Hadrassian shaking hands . Following Casterfo ' s arrest , Lady Carise and other " respectable " members of the Centrist faction issued statements publicly disassociating themselves from Casterfo . Carise and her allies also supported a motion calling for the Senate to suspend elections in the wake of Tai - Lin ' s assassination . In addition , Carise also planned to submit a motion for the Centrist worlds to secede from the New Republic . Despite Lady Carise ' s best efforts , Senator Organa discovered that Sindian had planted the fake recording , and that she had also broken the oath she had given about the royal seal , as she had played the music box containing Bail Organa ' s recording , which was under the Elder Houses ' royal seal . In retribution , Organa contacted the ruling members of the Elder Houses , who upon learning of Sindian ' s infringement passed a resolution forever stripping Carise of all her titles and the supreme governorship of Birren . Leia delivered the news to Sindian personally , noting that she viewed it as a small punishment for betraying both her and Ransolm , but acknowledged ( with satisfaction ) that it was one that would hurt Sindian , who viewed nobility as sacred , to her very core . Bidding the treacherous young woman goodbye , Princess Leia Organa left Sindian ' s office , leaving behind a very distraught and humiliated Carise Sindian , who no longer bore the title of Lady . Personality and traits . Lady Carise was an attractive human woman with dark - brown eyes and dark hair . She wore long silvery robes embroidered with jewels to display the wealth and power of her homeworld Arkanis . As a New Republic senator , Lady Carise cultivated a reputation as a vain , shallow , and frivolous individual in order to mask her activities as a clandestine agent of the First Order , a remnant of the " Old Empire " that aspired to overthrow the Republic and " restore order " to the galaxy . She took pride in her status as an aristocrat and treasured being called " Lady Carise " . Desiring power and privilege , she convinced Senator Organa to help her secure the title of supreme governor of Birren following the death of Lord Mellowyn . Lady Carise ' s political ambitions and position as a prominent Centrist senator led her to violate an ancient oath that demanded that the supreme governor uphold the sanctity of her royal seal until death . Using her new - found position , Lady Carise disclosed information about Leia ' s true parentage which brought about Leia ' s political downfall . As a Centrist senator working in cahoots with the First Order , Carise actively and secretly tried to discredit Leia ' s investigation into Rinnrivin ' s cartel and the Amaxine warriors in order to advance the First Order ' s interests . When Ransolm Casterfo broke ranks with his Centrist colleagues and defended Leia , Lady Carise framed him for the murder of Tai - Lin Garr and the Napkin Bombings . In retaliation for Lady Carise ' s duplicity and her opportunism , Leia convinced the Elder Houses to strip Carise of all her titles and powers . Believing that her birthright entitled her to a life of nobility , Carise was greatly distraught by the news and began hyperventilating . She regarded living as a commoner as the greatest humiliation . Behind the scenes . Carise Sindian first appeared in the 2016 novel " Bloodline " , written by Claudia Gray . While writing the novel , Gray mentally pictured Sindian as being portrayed by .