Star Wars: 10 Strongest Female Characters Of All Time

5. Mara Jade Skywalker

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When theories point to Luke being Rey's father, they often include - or at least reference - Mara Jade.

The reason is that Jade is the biggest, best, and most popular love interest of Luke Skywalker from the EU - but is so much more besides.

Raised by the Emperor to the position of becoming his Hand, she worked as a Force-sensitive assassin, taking out the targets he requested. After Palpatine's death, she had one final mission: Kill Luke Skywalker.

While she initially looks to go through with this, the pair end up becoming allies, eventually falling in love. Trained by Luke, she ended up becoming a hugely powerful Jedi Master, until her death at the hands of Jacen Solo (as Darth Caedus).

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