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| Alderaanians | |
| Aliases: | None |
| Continuity: | Star Wars |
| Category: | Alien |
| Status: | Extinct |
| Homeworld: | Alderaan |
| Body type: | Humanoid |
| Limbs: | 4 |
| Eyes: | 2 |
| Fingers: | 10 |
| Toes: | 10 |
| Representatives: | Bail Organa; Cara Dune; Leia Organa |
| Affiliations: | Alliance to Restore the Republic |
| Enemies: | Confederacy of Independent Systems First Galactic Empire |
| 1st appearance: | Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope |
Alderaanians are a fictional race featured in the Star Wars multimedia franchise. They first appeared in the original 1977 feature film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope in the form of character Leia Organa. Alderaanians in some form or another have appeared in most related media. Another character, Bail Organa, played a key role in the prequel series.
Description[]
Alderaanians are a human species that hail from the late planet of Alderaan. They were known for their philosophy of paciļ¬sm. Even in time of galactic conflicts, the Alderaanians shunned weapons. They were not, however, bereft of spirit, as many of them chose to join the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Their society was ruled by the House of Organa, in conjunction with an individual bearing the titles of Viceroy and First Chairman. The female child of the royal couple was referred to as a princess. For diplomatic missions, the Royal Family used streamlined cruisers.
History[]
In 0 BBY, Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin of the First Galactic Empire used the power of the Death Star to destroy Alderaan, rendering its native populace virtually extinct. However, there were many Alderaanians who were off-planet at the time, thus surviving its destruction. To a one, the surviving Alderaanians joined the Alliance to Restore the Republic and fought valiantly against the Empire. One Alderaanian, Cara Dune, was a shock trooper and mercenary.
Representatives[]
- Bail Antilles
- Bail Organa
- Breha Organa
- Carlist Rieekan
- Cara Dunee
- Evaan Verlaine
- Kasan Moor
- Leia Organa
- Nash Windrider
- Raymus Antilles
- Threkin Horm
- Tycho Celchu
- Vanden Willard
Notes & Trivia[]
- Star Wars was created by writer, director and executive producer George Lucas. It first captured the imaginations of movie goers in May, 1977 with its inaugural installment, which has since come to be identified by its full title, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The movie led to two sequels, a prequel trilogy, a third trilogy, several spin-off films, and numerous television programs, animated projects, novels, comic books, and video games, as well as developing into a merchandising giant.
- Alderaanian redirects to this page.