 Swept away from her home at a young age
by Obi-Wan Kenobi, Leia Organa has few memories
of her natural parents. She was told that they died and that Bail
Organa took her in. In truth, Obi-Wan secretly placed her under Bail's
care when her father, Anakin Skywalker, became Darth
Vader. The Organas were as loving as foster parents could be, and
she considered herself to be their own child.As Bail was Viceroy of Alderaan at the time, Leia received the best education from the best schools. She grew to be a strong political leader and became one of the youngest members of the Imperial Senate. From there, she fought for reforms, usually to no success. Soon she began to work for the Alliance. It was at her father's insistence that she departed on the mission that began the events leading to the Battle of Yavin. She was to find Obi-Wan Kenobi and, on the way, receive the stolen plans to the Death Star. Both missions were passed on to the astromech droid R2-D2 when her ship was overtaken by a Star Destroyer.
Leia is a strong-willed woman with her ideas firmly rooted in her
ideals. She knows the course of action that should be taken, although
has trouble explaining it. This supports her "do it and they'll see"
philosophy. Her primary concern is for the Rebel Alliance, but
somewhere deep down, cries a lonely child searching for someone who
truly understands her.
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