Hera Syndulla

"If all you do is fight for your own life, then your life is worth nothing!"

- Hera Syndulla

Hera Syndulla was a Twi'lek female rebel who lived during the reign of the Galactic Empire. A capable pilot, Syndulla was the owner of the VCX-100 light freighter Ghost. She kept a secret blaster in her boot and was close with Kanan Jarrus, whom she convinced to become a rebel.

Biography
"This thing hasn't flown in years!''" "You've got to talk to it right." "I thought I'' was a good pilot. But you--you're amazing."

- Kanan Jarrus and Hera Syndualla

Following the rise of the Galactic Empire, Hera became a first rate starship pilot. Hera then met the former Jedi, Kanan Jarrus on the planet Gorse, where she convinced him to fight against the Empire. She was inspired to become a rebel by her uncle, the Twi'lek rebel Cham Syndulla.

After raiding an Imperial supply convoy on Kanan Jarrus' suggestion, Hera, Kanan, and C1-10P found themselves under attack by Imperial TIE fighters. After the attack disabled both the Ghost's shields and internal comm system, Hera and Kanan began giving Chopper conflicting orders over what to fix first. A comment from Kanan passed on to Hera by Chopper aggravated her enough to go on the offensive and destroy a TIE-fighter herself. Chopper wound up destroying the final starfighter, and his efforts were praised by Hera before she took the Ghost into hyperspace.

Another mission required Sabine Wren to create a diversion so the Ghost could take off. After Hera signaled Sabine that they were in position, the Mandalorian detonated an explosive in a TIE fighter landing platform, drawing attention from the departing Ghost. As the she flew away, Hera remarked to Sabine that the explosion was even visible from her position.

Stealing Crates from the Empire
Sometime later, Sabine, Zeb and Kanan were tasked with stealing some crates from the Empire. After a chase, Hera met fourteen year old Ezra Bridger. After losing the Imperials in space, they returned to the planet Lothal to give the crates to a weapons dealer. After sealing the weapons and giving food to the poor people of Tarkintown, they headed in search of the Wookiee slaves. When they went to rescue the wookies form an Imperial transport, their transmissions were blocked. Hera and Ezra noticed a Star Destroyer coming out of Hyper-space taking them aboard. Hera told Ezra to warn the other rebels who had gone aboard. When he did, they escaped the imperials except for Ezra himself who got grabbed by ISB Agent Kallus. Hera wanted to go back and save him but Sabine and Zeb protested against it. When Chopper and Kanan voted with her they went back. After they escaped again, Hera said Ezra's parents must be worried sick and was upset to hear that he had no parents. While Ezra was on board the Lawbringer, he learned that the wookies were really being held in the Spice Mines of Kessel so the rebels went their to save them. Hera was forced to flee the scene when the Ghost was ambushed by Ties. She ran a 22 pickup to rescue her comrades. Upon returning to Lothal Ezra returned Kanan's holocron he grabbed earlier and Hera noticed he opened it proving that he was strong with the Force. Kanan gave Ezra the choice to join them which he agreed.

Fighter Flight
"Enough. This is my ship you're wrecking, and I want you off."

- Hera, to Ezra and Zeb

After making a mess in the cargo hold of the Ghost, Hera decided to expel Zeb and Ezra off the ship to buy suplies in the town of Kothal. Among the items Hera requested was a meiloorum, a fruit not naturally found on Lothal. Because of its rarity, Hera hoped Ezra and Zeb would be gone longer, leaving her and Kanan some time to relax. Some time later, Hera received a call from Zeb, who had stolen a TIE Fighter. Kanan then instructed them to hurry to the meeting point. When Ezra and Zeb failed to return in time, Hera began to worry. Thankfully, the two eventually returned. After hearing them out, the entire crew boarded the Ghost.

Personality and traits
A highly capable pilot, Hera took good care of her ship, as well as her crew. Upon meeting Ezra, Hera developed a sort of motherly bond with the boy. She was also the only other crew member aware of Kanan's test after Ezra stole the latter's holocron. Hera was very close to Kanan, referring to him as "love" and usually confided in him. She was more than capable of putting her foot down when she saw conflict within the crew, such as sending Ezra and Zeb out on an errand together when the two had been fighting.

Behind the scenes
Hera Syndulla was first revealed as a character from the forthcoming animated series Star Wars Rebels at the January 2014 Nuremberg International Toy Fair, where the character was included on the packaging of a LEGO Star Wars Rebels set. A video introducing the character, who will be voiced by Vanessa Marshall, was released on February 20, 2014. Hera shares a surname with Cham Syndulla, a Twi'lek character from the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series.

Appearances

 * A New Dawn
 * Star Wars Rebels: Ghost Raid
 * Chopper Saves the Day
 * Zeb to the Rescue
 * Ezra and the Pilot
 * Rise of the Rebels
 * Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion
 * The Rebellion Begins
 * A New Hero
 * Star Wars Rebels: Rebel Strike
 * A New Hero
 * Star Wars Rebels: Rebel Strike
 * Star Wars Rebels: Rebel Strike
 * Star Wars Rebels: Rebel Strike
 * Star Wars Rebels: Rebel Strike
 * Star Wars Rebels: Rebel Strike
 * Star Wars Rebels: Rebel Strike