Travia Chan / Legends Travia Chan was a Human female from Fest . She was active in resistance movements for many years , having founded the Fest Resistance Group and later leading the Atrivis Resistance Group . Following this , Chan was made Alliance Commander - in - Chief for the Atrivis sector . She was present on Generis when the planet was captured by Grand Admiral Thrawn but managed to escape the Imperial presence there and retreat off - world . Biography . Travia Chan was a Human female born on Fest , a planet in the distant Atrivis sector of the Outer Rim Territories . As a child , she suffered from an illness that left her confined to a repulsorchair for the rest of her life . As the Galactic Empire began to oppress her sector and homeworld , Chan became one of the original founders of the Fest Resistance Group ( FRG ) . Following the massacre of independent resistance fighters on neighboring Mantooine , Chan orchestrated the union of the FRG with the Mantooine Liberators into the Atrivis Resistance Group ( ARG ) and became its first and only military commander . Later the ARG was approached by Mon Mothma , a resistance leader who masterminded the creation of the pan - galactic Alliance to Restore the Republic , who urged them to join this wider union . After some deliberation , the ARG signed the Treaty of Generis , becoming an official ally of the Rebellion ; Chan maintained her leadership throughout this transition , becoming the Atrivis sector Commander - in - Chief . While in this role , her disability kept her mainly confined to the Generis command base and its medical facilities ; to compensate , her Chief of Staff , Loom Carplin , frequently acted as her eyes and ears off - world . When Carplin was off - world , Chan was aided by the Wookiee Busurra , an able administrator . When the Rebel Alliance transitioned into the New Republic , Chan remained on Generis , working at the Outer Rim Communications Center there . In 8 ABY , Generis was conquered by the resurgent Imperial forces under the command of Grand Admiral Thrawn . In this instance , he had personally planned the assault . While the entire communications facility was lost to the Imperials , Chan and those under her command were able to escape the planet with the aid of New Republic General Kryll after Commander Pash Cracken provided a distraction . Personality and traits . The childhood illness suffered by Chan left her with a weak frame and physical infirmities resulting in her being confined to a repulsor chair . Nonetheless , Chan had a sharp mind , developing into a capable theoretical strategist . She was renowned for her cool demeanor , and her ability to judge complex and dangerous situations without being affected by emotion . This , combined with her iron determination , earned her the nickname " Icewoman . " Skills and abilities . Travia Chan was a competent commander , able to command large scale resistance organizations , and was skilled in ground assaults and small squad tactics . She was knowledgeable about alien species and the inner workings of a bureaucracy , as well as skilled in computer programming and repair . Equipment . Chan was confined to a repulsorchair , and carried a comlink and datapad . Behind the scenes . Travia Chan was created for the " Rebel Alliance Sourcebook " , which used the Atrivis sector forces as an example of a typical Rebel group . She was later mentioned in passing in Timothy Zahn ' s novel " The Last Command " .