Ushos O. Statura

"We weren't prepared for anything like this."

- U.O. Statura, on Resistance casualties, during the assault on Starkiller Base

U.O. Statura was a human male admiral and senior officer with the Resistance. Statura hailed from the planet Garel and had a scientific background. Statura's knowledge aided in the Resistance's efforts during their conflict with the First Order, in which he helped plan the assault on Starkiller Base, the First Order's superweapon, from their command center on D'Qar. Statura correctly predicted the attack on Starkiller Base would be successful if the Resistance crippled its thermal oscillator‎, which led to the destruction of the superweapon.

Biography
U.O. Statura was born on Garel sometime prior to the Galactic Civil War. By the time he was a teenager, he had fought against the Galactic Empire to liberate his homeworld. Following the Battle of Endor, he pursued a career in applied sciences. He was then recruited by General Leia Organa as commander of ship procurement and logistics for her Resistance forces, becoming an admiral. He was never far from Organa's side, as she relied upon Statura for advice and perspective. He awarded the Rieekan Ribbon for Bravery in Battle to Poe Dameron for his role in the rescue of Admiral Ackbar. After the destruction of the Hosnian system, he helped plan the assault on Starkiller Base.

Behind the scenes
U.O. Statura was portrayed by Ken Leung in the 2015 film Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens. Leung previously played Miles Straume on the television series Lost, which was produced by J.J. Abrams, who directed, produced, and co-wrote The Force Awakens.

Appearances

 * Poe Dameron 15: Legend Lost, Part II
 * Poe Dameron 20: Legend Found, Part I
 * Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
 * Star Wars: The Force Awakens novelization
 * Star Wars: The Force Awakens: A Junior Novel
 * Star Wars: The Force Awakens Graphic Novel Adaptation
 * The Force Awakens, Part V
 * Star Wars: The Force Awakens Beginner Game
 * Poe Dameron: Flight Log
 * The Last Jedi: Bomber Command
 * Poe Dameron 28: The Awakening, Part III

Non-canon appearances

 * LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens