Hari Seldona was an Alderaanian poet who had written many famous odes about the planet Alderaan, and was so famous that she traveled among the galaxy reading them to any who would listen.

She was doing so in the Corellian sector when the first Death Star destroyed Alderaan. She immediately dropped out of sight to avoid Imperial reprisal, though would occasionally appear unannounced, read her poetry and speak out against the New Order, disappearing before stormtroopers could arrive.

Behind the scenesEdit

The illustration of Hari Seldona seen in The Illustrated Star Wars Universe is actually concept art of Leia Organa on Endor for Return of the Jedi. The artwork is by Nilo Rodis-Jamero.

This name is probably a reference to Hari Seldon, a character in Isaac Asimov's Foundation novels. Other than similar names, however, the two characters have nothing in common.

SourcesEdit

• The Illustrated Star Wars Universe
• The Art of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (Picture only)
• The Official Star Wars Fact File 24 (DEA6, The Destruction of Alderaan)