Astra

**Astra** is a second-year student of Starling Academy and the eighth member of the Star Darlings. She is voiced by Jennifer Hale in Power of Twelve.

## Character

Astra reaches for the stars in everything she does. She's strong and unstoppable. Growing up, she earned a galaxy of star trophies for athletics. She's mastered practically every sport, from energy volley to star bases to star ball. She even loves to play sports in the pouring rain! In fact, it was Starling Academy's star ball team that made Astra want to apply to the school in the first place. Now she's the team's most stellar player.

But coming to Starling Academy, where everyone wants to be the best, presented Astra with new challenges. She learned that she had to bring a sizzling new level of energy to her atheletics and her studies if she was going to stay on top.

All this focus on winning has its downside. Astra can be brash and act like she's the center of the universe, and that can push friends out of her orbit.

## Appearance

Astra has bright red hair tied up in a braided crown ponytail and matching red eyes. Like all Starlings, she has slightly sparkly skin. Her Wish Pendant is a pair of practical wristbands with one large star, set in a pulsing ring of golden wish energy, adorning each. On Wishworld, the glowing wristbands help Astra confirm she has found her Wisher.

Star Darlings must blend in on Wishworld during their missions. Luckily, Wish Pendants have a cloaking device that lets the Star Darlings change their appearances.

Astra's bright red hair becomes more subdued, turning a dark reddish brown/flaming auburn and her eyes go from red to green. Her skin loses its sparkle; and her clothes become more Wishworld-friendly―still her signature sporty look only without the telltale glow! Her accessories consist of her wristbands and a red backpack with a star in it.

In Motsuki On Trial, Astra’s Wonderland prince outfit consists of a

In Masquerade Motsuki, her masquerade costume resembles an Emberscorch that includes a tan mask with purple blush and a fire marking on it, a maroon and orange dress with details, fake Emberscorch wings on her back, and tan flats.

In Mia Masquerade, her next masquerade costume resembles a Harvest Hoarder that consists of a layered orange mask with ears, an orange ball gown with yellow details, layered green gloves, and matching ballroom shoes.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Super Speed** - When fighting Lady Rancora, she confused her by running very fast.
* **Teleportation** - In Astra's Mixed-Up Mission, Astra herself discovers that her special talent is teleporting when she wishes to be in front of her Wisher's school.

## Trivia

* Astra is inspired by the following:
	+ Dash Parr from *The Incredibles*
	+ Rainbow Dash from *My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic*
* Astra is named after the Aries, the first zodiac sign.
* She may have a crush on a male Starling student named Leebeau, who also likes sports.
* Astra is the only Star Darling who did not gain a streak of her original hair color when she went to Wishworld.
	+ Instead, her hair turned a darker shade of red.
* Her roommate is Clover.
* Originally, she was going to be named Arly.
* Her hometown is Gleemington.
* Her wish pendant is a wristband.
* Her wish is to be the most famous athlete in Starland... and to win at everything.