Mon Mothma

> "Our first responsibility is to the citizens who have sent us here. Our second vow is to protect the power and independence of this remarkable chamber. I stand here today to speak with senators who've come with open minds, those of you who still believe that when we enter this building we are in a temple."
> ― Mon Mothma addressing the Imperial Senate
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**Mon Mothma** was a human female stateswoman and revolutionary leader from the Core World of Chandrila who was one of the founding members of the Alliance to Restore the Republic and later served as the inaugural Chancellor of the New Republic during its founding years.

Elected to represent her homeworld in the Galactic Senate during the Age of the Galactic Republic, Mothma rose to prominence as a member of the Loyalist Committee in the Republic's final years, advocating for the diplomatic resolution of the Clone Wars and against the expansion of Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine's wartime powers.

Following the Republic's transformation into the Galactic Empire, Mothma collaborated with Senator Bail Organa of Alderaan in fomenting resistance against Emperor Palpatine's rule during his reign, resigning from the Imperial Senate in a public declaration for the galaxy-wide Rebel Alliance and becoming its civilian leader in the remainder of the early rebellion against the Galactic Empire and subsequent Galactic Civil War.

## **Personality and traits**

> "Mon is many things, but I honestly could not see her taking the title of Emperor. She champions democracy far too much."
> ― Jarik Shan
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Mon Mothma was a human female with auburn hair, pale blue-green eyes, and light skin.

She was a firm believer in democracy and opposed Chancellor Sheev Palpatine's amassing of executive power during the Clone Wars. She contrasted her beliefs with those of Separatists who wanted to leave the Republic, believing instead in loyalty to the Republic and the preservation of its democracy. It was this opposition to authoritarianism that led Mothma to help form the Rebel Alliance. She pursued peace during the Clone Wars, but was willing to fight to restore democracy to the galaxy.

As one of the leaders of the Rebel Alliance, Mothma's more pacifist beliefs often led to conflict with others, such as Senator Garm Bel Iblis and Jedi Master Jarik Shan, who did not share her view of a diplomatic resolution to the Imperial regime. Despite this, however, she still acknowledged the grim reality of warfare and came to trust Shan's judgment more often than not in that regard.

Mothma's ideals later led to her becoming the first Chancellor of the New Republic, where she pushed to avoid the mistakes the Galactic Republic had made during the Clone Wars. Though strong executive powers were granted to her, she wanted nothing of the sort and believed them to be destructive to the democratic process.

## **Appearances**

* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 51: Catching Up" (first mentioned, albeit indirectly)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 76: Getting Closer" (first identified as Mon Mothma) (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 29: A Galaxy in Uproar" (first appearance)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 30: Recovery" (hologram only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 40: Some Preparation" (hologram only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 51: Secret Cargo"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 52: Old Wounds" (hologram only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 53: Terror From beyond" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 54: Zero Hour Pt 1" (hologram only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 60: Exploring Old Ruins"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 61: Return to Mandalore" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 62: Night of a Thousand Tears" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 65: Strife Among the Alliance"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 67: The Deal"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 6: Children of the Force* — "Chapter 2: Need for Rebels"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 6: Children of the Force* — "Chapter 8: The Senator" (mentioned only)