Vel Sartha is a stern and steady leader, and a survivor. She is willing to sacrifice creature comforts, personal relationships, and even her life for her missions against the Empire. Despite being born into Chandrilan privilege, Vel turned her back on her upbringing in favor of a more grounded life. Throughout her rustic experiences, she witnessed the injustices of the Empire and was motivated to aid the growing rebellion. Although she does not favor her upscale beginnings, Sartha has a strong relationship with her cousin Mon Mothma. As they are both involved in the nascent rebellion, they can both communicate about one of the most difficult aspects of their lives. When in the company of family and high society, she puts on the persona of a rich and spoiled girl, falling seamlessly back into the world of luxury when necessary.
Trivia[]
Writer Tony Gilroy made Vel Sartha the cousin of Mon Mothma after realising there was not much information on the latter's family life.
Vel and Cinta have the distinction of having the first onscreen same-sex kiss in the franchise, excluding a background kiss in The Rise of Skywalker that was cut for certain overseas markets.
As preparation, Faye Marsay looked at groups of women who became part of a cause, and she read the book Shoot the Women First, which is about female-led rebellions.
By season two, Vel had changed her hair color from blonde to red.
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