Aayla Secura/Legends

Aayla Secura (c. 50 BBY - 19 BBY) was a Jedi Knight during the era of the Clone Wars.

Aayla was a female Twi'lek who was always strong with the Force. As a Padawan, her master was Quinlan Vos, a Kiffar who had recently lost his memories but mantained his Jedi ways. She was one of the Jedi present at the Battle of Geonosis, which marked the beginning of the Clone Wars.

After the Clone Wars began, Aayla became a general in charge of a garrison of clone troopers. She was present at the Battle of Hypori, where she was one of the Jedi who survived their first encounter with General Grievous. She was often partnered with clone commander Bly, and served on worlds as diverse as Honoghr, Devaron and Kamino.

At the end of the Clone Wars, Aayla was betrayed and killed by her force of clone troopers while fighting on Felucia, the planet that holds the headquarters to the Commerce Guild, after they received word from Palpatine to carry out Order 66.

Appearances

 * Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Clone Wars micro-series
 * Star Wars Republic (comic series)
 * Star Wars: Jedi (Dark Horse Comics)

Behind the Scenes


Aayla Secura is played by actress Amy Allen in the movies.

The character is remarkable in that she was originally created for the Expanded Universe, but was placed in the films after George Lucas noticed her in a piece of artwork.

Her appearances in the films are brief, though, and she sees most of her action in Expanded Universe material.