Maarva Carassi Andor

Maarva Carassi Andor was a human female who lived during the final decades of the Galactic Republic and into the era of the Galactic Empire. On her homeworld, Maarva was a member of the Daughters of Ferrix and was revered by the members of her community. Alongside her husband, Clem, Maarva became the adoptive mother of Cassian Andor, whom they rescued while scavenging on the planet Kenari. After Clem was hanged by the Empire, she became scared and disapproved of Cassian's rebellious streak despite her contempt for the Empire.

Unbeknownst to her, her son became involved with the Axis network and participated in the Aldhani heist. The event and the Imperial occupation of Ferrix rekindled her spirit. Refusing Cassian's invitation to start over somewhere else, Maarva remained in her home with her droid, B2EMO, and pledged the waning months of her life to fighting the fascist government. Before she died of an illness while her son was incarcerated on Narkina 5, she recorded a speech for her funeral that inspired her fellow residents of Ferrix to fight the Empire. Cassian Andor subsequently committed himself to the rebel cause and aided in the theft of the Death Star plans.

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