Galney (Lady)

"She is a fool&mdash;but she is an honest one."

- Tenel Ka

Galney was a female Hapan and one of Queen Mother Tenel Ka Djo's most trusted aides. In 40 ABY, following an assassination attempt on the Queen Mother, the Hapes Consortium, Galney's home, was visited by several Jedi, including Jedi Grand Master Luke Skywalker. The Jedi believed that Galney, who watched over the Queen Mother like a hawk, was a spy, possibly responsible for the assassination attempt. However, it was revealed that Galney had nothing to do with the assassination attempt, but had, however, given inside information to a consort who was a traitor to the throne. That information was put to use by the Heritage Council, a group of Hapan nobles who intended to overthrow the Queen Mother. The Council attacked the Queen Mother in the Battle of Hapes, but was defeated, and Galney was spared from punishment.

Early life
Lady Galney was a Hapan, and was born ino the Galney family of nobles. Her older sister was the Ducha of Terephon. Galney was an aide to Queen Mother and former Jedi Knight Tenel Ka Djo, and considered herself as the Queen Mother's best assistant.

Investigations
In 40 ABY, an assassination attempt was carried out on the life on Tenel Ka. Tenel Ka survived the attempt, with help from Han Solo and his wife Leia Organa Solo. When Solo's daughter, Jedi Knight Jaina Solo and her partner and fellow Jedi, Zekk, arrived, Galney did not hide the fact that she thought that the Solos were behind the attack. Galney stated that several witnesses, all Hapan nobles, witnessed the Solos attacking people who were guarding and protecting the Queen Mother, despite the protests of the Jedi Knights, who believed the Solo's innocence. Galney, however, believed that the Solos were terrorists.

Some time later, Jedi Knight and Galactic Alliance Guard leader Jacen Solo arrived in the Hapes Consortium, to investigate the assassination attempt. Solo brought Galney in front of him on Solo's Star Destroyer, Anakin Solo, accompanied by Jedi apprentice Ben Skywalker, security droid DD-11A, and the young Chume'da Allana. Solo assigned Skywalker to see to anything Galney required to ensure the Queen Mother's safety, and told Galney to return to her guest suite. However, Galney insisted on staying to be with Tenel Ka, but Tenel Ka agreed with Solo, and told Galney to take Allana and DD-11A with her. Solo believed that Galney may have been behind the assassination attempt, but Tenel Ka did not share his suspicion, due to Galney's family being some of her strongest supporters.

While Galney was aboard the Anakin Solo, they were visited by two more Jedi. Two Jedi Masters, Grand Master Luke Skywalker and his wife, fellow Jedi Master Mara Jade Skywalker, arrived on the Star Destroyer to speak to Tenel Ka and Jacen Solo. Tenel Ka arrived, and was accompanied by Galney. As Luke Skywalker informed the group of Galactic Alliance Chief of State Cal Omas and Admiral Cha Niathal's assembly of a defense fleet, Galney burst out in anger, and had to be silenced by Tenel Ka. Luke Skywalker dismissed Galney on the grounds that he had information for Tenel Ka's ears alone, but Galney once again insisted on staying. Mara Jade Skywalker was forced to physically remove Galney from the room, with Sergeant Darb escorting Galney back to her quarters.

Battle of Hapes
"Lady Galney, I am not my grandmother. I don't execute my subjects for the crimes of their sisters."

- Tenel Ka

Soon after, the Battle of Hapes broke out. The Heritage Council, a group of Hapan nobles led by Ducha AlGray and Galney's older sister, the Ducha of Terephon, bent on overthrowing Tenel Ka put in motion inside information inadvertantly given to them by Galney. One of Galney's consorts was a traitor, and Galney had freely given him the information, unknowingly assisting the Heritage Council. The plans of the Heritage Council ultimately failed in the Battle of Hapes, with a victory for Tenel Ka. After the battle, Galney apologized to Tenel Ka, who accepted her apology. Tenel Ka ordered Galney to return to her cabin, and told Galney that she would not be executed, and that they would discuss her choice in consorts at a later time.

Personality and traits
"Anyone with that much interest in another person's business won't keep it private."

- Mara Jade Skywalker

Galney was very adamant and argumentative when she believed something, and was quick to condemn Han and Leia Solo as terrorists and assassins. She was very committed to the safety of Queen Mother Tenel Ka Djo, and always insisted on being by her side at all times. Her utter commitment to Tenel Ka led several to believe that she was a spy, funneling inside information to interested parties, which she did, but unknowingly.

Behind the scenes
The character of Lady Galney was created by writer Troy Denning for his novel Tempest, the third book of the Legacy of the Force series. So far, it is her only appearance in Star Wars canon.

Appearances

 * Tempest