Star Wars: 10 Side Characters With Awesome Back-Stories

3. Mon Mothma

Mon Mothma is one of the only characters here to have appeared in more than one movie. In fact, she appeared in both the prequel trilogy and the original trilogy, with a younger Mothma played by Genevieve O'Reilly in Revenge Of The Sith. She might not have much in the way of spoken dialogue, but Mothma is one of the franchise's most important characters. One of the key founders of the Rebel Alliance, Mothma was one of the most outspoken opponents of the Galactic Empire during its formation. During the time between Episode III and Episode IV, Mothma formed the Alliance by signing the Corellian Treaty along with several other important political figures. In the years following the victory at the Battle of Endor, Mothma was appointed as the very first Chief of State of the New Republic. While in the position, her charismatic leadership continued to inspire proponents of democracy, and aided in many of the threats existing outside the Empire's remnants.