- "This is Vi Moradi, and General Organa needs our help. Every day systems get caught in the grip of the First Order, but the Resistance has not been defeated. We've settled on Batuu, a small planet at the edge of the Outer Rim. It's so remote the First Order hasn't even bothered with it. You've supported our cause—now we need you to join the fight. We need you to join us on Batuu. Stand with us against the First Order. Get ready recruits, it's time for you to join the party. And I'll see you at the edge of the galaxy."
- ―Vi Moradi, in a transmission to Resistance sympathizers
Vi Moradi, also known by the code names Starling or Magpie,[3] was a human female spy who served the Resistance.
Biography
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- "Ignite the Spark. Light the Fire."
- ―Vi Moradi
Vi Moradi, Resistance spy code named "Starling"
Vi Moradi, was a spy who served in the Resistance during the cold war. At some point prior to the attack on Tuanul she and her droid, U5-GG, were captured in their starhopper and taken aboard the First Order battlecruiser Absolution. Whilst aboard the ship, she was interrogated for information about the past of Captain Phasma by Cardinal, a rival of Phasma, in exchange for her release.[1]
Moradi relayed all of the testimony she learned from Siv, a former comrade of Phasma's from Parnassos, about his rival, while in the meantime subtly prying information from Cardinal. In the end, when Cardinal demanded proof to accuse Phasma of murdering General Brendol Hux, Moradi provided him with a Parnassos beetle, the means of which Phasma committed the deed. After Cardinal failed to bring the evidence to his superiors and later lost a duel against Phasma, Moradi rescued him and later traveled to Parnassos to rescue Siv as well as her daughter Torbi.[1]
Vi Moradi on Batuu
Moradi later visited Black Spire Outpost on Batuu, where she would send a message to all Resistance sympathizers to join the remaining Resistance forces on Batuu to help in the war between the Resistance and the First Order.[4]
Moradi would later encountered First Order stormtroopers, on one occasion she was forced into hiding when they were nearby. By this time, her hair had darkened.[2]
Behind the scenesEdit
Vi Moradi was created for Delilah S. Dawson's 2017 novel Phasma.[1] According to Dawson, Moradi can be seen as a "female Poe Dameron" for her humor, ego, and talent, but with an added dash of James Bond.[5] Moradi was originally identified as "Amaka" on James Zapata's blog, who designed her, Cardinal's and Keldo's appearances.[6] Dawson was asked to change the name to Vi when it was determined that the character would appear in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge,[7] for which the actress and stuntwoman Alex Marshall-Brown originated the role.[8]
AppearancesEdit
- Phasma (First appearance)
- Galaxy's Edge: Black Spire
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
SourcesEdit
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Phasma
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
- ↑ Leia Has a Mission for Vi Moradi in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Black Spire - Exclusive Excerpt on StarWars.com
- ↑ Media Invite to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland on the Attractions Magazine YouTube channel
- ↑ Delilah S. Dawson on Exploring the First Order's Ruthless Captain in Phasma on StarWars.com
- ↑ Amaka on James Zapata's blog
- ↑ Delilah S. Dawson (@DelilahSDawson) on Twitter "Hey, thanks! I created Vi for PHASMA, but she was originally named Amaka Moradi. They asked us to change her name to Vi for use in the parks, which we were happy to do. I had no idea she would be this big a deal, though! #GalaxysEdge" (screenshot)
- ↑ Alex Marshall-Brown (@amarshallbrown) on Twitter "It has been such an honor to join the Star Wars universe originating the role of Vi Moradi for the world premiere of Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge. As long as there is air to breathe, The Resistance shall fight on. Ignight [sic] the Spark & Light the Fire!" (backup link) (screenshot)
