Mara Jade Skywalker (38)Full unit name: Skywalker, Mara Jade
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Basic info
First appearance: Thrawn Trilogy, Book 1 - Heir to the Empire
Thrawn Trilogy, Book 1 - Heir to the Empire
(BOOK)
Species: Human
Gender: Female
Family Relations
Wife of: Luke Skywalker
Mother of: Ben Skywalker
Aunt of: Jacen Solo, Jaina Solo, Anakin Solo
Known Facts (11)
Emperor's Choice (EXT) (2) »
  • Used MJ Hold-out Blaster
  • Interacted with (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Darth Vader
    You summoned me, my Master?
    Palpatine
    Some time ago I entrusted to you the task of eliminating the remaining Jedi. Of breaking the final ties with the Old Republic.
    Darth Vader
    Yes, Master, only a few remain, and those are in hiding.
    Palpatine
    One has been found.
    Darth Vader
    How, Master? I have eliminated many, but my searches have yielded no more.
    Palpatine
    Your, searches, yes. However, the pawns at my disposal are numerous. There are others who serve my needs.
    Darth Vader
    Mara Jade.
    Mara Jade Skywalker
    Darth Vader.
    Palpatine
    Yes. I believe you know one another. Mara Jade can be resourceful in ways you are not, Lord Vader. Her methods are somewhat more... delicate... than yours.
    Mara Jade Skywalker
    I encountered a man who was trying to escape Imperial custody on Kuat. He gave me information he'd come by from a Sacorrian smuggler. A Jedi hides on the fifth planet in the Cophrigin system on the Outer Rim. The name he whispered in my ear... was the Dark Woman.
    Darth Vader
    Finally she is discovered. I must be the one to eliminate her, Master.
    Mara Jade Skywalker
    As Emperor's Hand, the job should be mine, Vader.
    Darth Vader
    Your meager Jedi training is not enough to assure your access against the Dark Woman. Only the power of the dark side will destroy her.
    Mara Jade Skywalker
    I've located her...
    Palpatine
    Enough... the decision is mine. I will not have these rebels upstarts using the Jedi as a rallying symbol. They must be hunted to extinction. You will do this task for me, Lord Vader.
    Mara Jade Skywalker
    As you wish, Master.
    Darth Vader
    I will not fail you, my Master.
    Palpatine
    I know you will not fail me. You do know something of the destruction of a Jedi.
  • Vader, Palpatine
Skirmish on Shelkonwa (2) »
  • Used Mara Jade's Lightsaber
  • Interacted with (dialog)
    Dialog transcript
    Mara Jade Skywalker
    Lord Vader.
    Darth Vader
    Emperor's Hand. I see you've been busy.
    Mara Jade Skywalker
    As have you. I understand you have Chief Administrator Disra in custody?
    Darth Vader
    Protective custody. Two hours ago he came to me with a full accounting of Governor Choard's treason.
    Mara Jade Skywalker
    Did he, now. Interesting how fast the rock mites leave the ore carrier on the way to the crash. I had one try the same thing on me.
    Darth Vader
    The administrator's case is different"
    Mara Jade Skywalker
    I'm sure it is. And I'm sure his evidence will prove useful at Choard's trial. My congratulations. Would you be able to arrange prisoner transport back to Imperial Center? My ship isn't particularly space worthy at the moment.
    Darth Vader
    So I've heard. What about these?
    Mara Jade Skywalker
    What about them?
    Darth Vader
    I'm told they refused to identify their unit earlier this evening. I also have word now from the Reprisal that they have five stormtroopers missing.
    Mara Jade Skywalker
    Interesting, but irrelevant. These stormtrooper are mine.
    Darth Vader
    Yours?
    Mara Jade Skywalker
    You have the entire Five-oh-first. You certainly won't begrudge me my Hand of Judgment.
    Darth Vader
    As you wish. Commander?
    Stormtrooper group commander
    Yes, Lord Vader?
    Darth Vader
    Take Governor Choard to the Executor. Then have your men search this palace. Beginning with them.
    Stormtrooper group commander
    Yes, sir.
    Darth Vader
    Emperor's Hand.
  • Vader, Daric LaRone, Korlo Brightwater, Taxtro Grave, Saberan Marcross, Joak Quiller
Capture and Escape (2) »
Escape from Myrkr (2) »
Wedding of Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade (1) »
Mission to ExGal-4 (2) »
Summary
Mara Jade Skywalker was, during different times in her life, an Emperor's Hand, a smuggler, and later a Jedi Master who sat upon the Jedi High Council. After Palpatine's death, she received his last command, which was to kill Luke Skywalker, but the death of her Master caused her to go rogue. Eventually she joined smuggler chief Talon Karrde, becoming one of his best smugglers and his second-in-command. During the predations of Grand Admiral Thrawn, she was forced to work with Skywalker, and developed a grudging respect for him. The two finally realized in 19 ABY while on a mission to Nirauan that they were in love, and wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. After marrying Skywalker, Mara Jade took the surname Skywalker and devoted her life to the New Jedi Order, becoming a Master in her own right.

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See also
UH
Related units, characters and other technologies
Jade's Fire Mara Jade's Transport
Known for being a member of the following organizations
Emperor's Hand
Mara Jade (between Emperor's Choice (EXT) and Skirmish on Shelkonwa)
New Jedi Order
Between Wedding of Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade and Mission to ExGal-4
Karrde's Organization
Between Thrawn Visiting Myrkr (9ABY and Escape from Myrkr)
Known victims
Yomin Carr
Mission to ExGal-4
Known for serving on the following ships
GAT-12 Skipray Blastboat
Known weaponry & equipment
MJ Hold-out Blaster
Mara Jade's Lightsaber
All characters this character met
Vader
Show All (2)DetailsEmperor's Choice (EXT)Skirmish on Shelkonwa
Palpatine
Emperor's Choice (EXT)
Luke Skywalker
Korlo Brightwater
Skirmish on Shelkonwa
Taxtro Grave
Skirmish on Shelkonwa
Daric LaRone
Skirmish on Shelkonwa
Saberan Marcross
Skirmish on Shelkonwa
Joak Quiller
Skirmish on Shelkonwa
Organizations that worked with this character under contract
Hand of Judgment
Skirmish on Shelkonwa
Mara Jade was a member in Emperor's Hand (between Emperor's Choice (EXT) and Skirmish on Shelkonwa)
Complete list

Full unit name: Skywalker, Mara Jade Last updated: 18.03.2025 23:34:19

Skywalker, Luke
Skywalker, Ben
Solo, Jacen (Darth Caedus)
Solo, Jaina
Solo, Anakin
Emperor's Choice (EXT)
MJ Hold-out Blaster
Darth Vader
Palpatine
Skirmish on Shelkonwa
Mara Jade's Lightsaber
LaRone, Daric
Brightwater, Korlo
Grave, Taxtro
Marcross, Saberan
Quiller, Joak
Capture and Escape (Mara Jade)
Imperial Intelligence
Coruscant
Escape from Myrkr
GAT-12 Skipray Blastboat
Wedding of Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade
Mission to ExGal-4
Carr, Yomin
Emperor's Hand
Smuggler
Jedi Master (Rank)
Karrde, Talon
Thrawn
New Jedi Order
Jade's Fire (Personal Luxury Yacht 3000)
Mara Jade's Transport
Karrde's Organization
Thrawn Visiting Myrkr (9ABY)
Hand of Judgment
Skywalker, Mara Jade
Lady Luck (Personal Luxury Yacht 3000)
SoroSuub Personal Luxury Yacht 3000
Imperial-class Star Destroyer
ISD-72x Deflector Shield
Chiss
Antilles, Wedge
Rebel Alliance Pilot
Rebel Alliance Navy
Rebel Alliance
AT-ST
Scout Trooper Helmet
Scout Trooper Armor
Stormtrooper Helmet
Stormtrooper Armor
Aratech 74-Z Speeder Bike
501st Legion
E-11 Blaster Rifle
Dark Lord of the Sith
Shelkonwa
Yuuzhan Vong
Vonduun Crab Armor
Amphistaff
Thud Bug
Belkadan
Z-95 Headhunter
Incom T-65 X-Wing Starfighter
Incom Corporation
Sublight Products Corporation
KX5 Laser Cannon
MG5 Concussion Missile Launcher
Tallon, Adar
K3 (Kaythree)
R2-D2
Myrkr
[Kir Kanos' Transport]
Sinn, Mirith
Sadeet, Sish
Yinchorr
Isard, Ysanne
Imperial Stormtrooper
Drig, Gorb
Houk
Phorliss
Battle over Phaeda
Duel in the Squall
Encounter on Forliss (Mara Jade)
Vornskr (Creature)
R2-series Astromech Droid
Calrissian, Lando
Kessel
Rebel Alliance Fleet Trooper