| Winter Celchu | |
|---|---|
| |
| Winter Celchu | |
Vital statistics
| |
| Position | |
| Age | 53 |
| Status | Alive |
Physical attributes
| |
| Height | 1.73 Meters |
| Weight | 59 Kilograms |
Winter Celchu, the only child of Sheltay Retrac, was raised as a companion to Princess Leia Organa during the dark years of the reign of the Galactic Empire. Like her adopted sister, Winter became apart of the Rebel Alliance in the Galactic Civil War, serving in various roles, most notably as a spy. As an operative of Rebel Intelligence, she served the Alliance and later the newly formed government the New Republic. Her ability of holographic and audiographic memory gave her a special advantage in piecing together confusing situations or even simply computing data. She was often attached to the Rogue Squadron as an intelligence officer, though sometimes under false identities. Winter also served a role as Leia Organa's best friend, aide and confidante. She even came to know Leia's child Ben Solo, whom she would often look after during his first years of life. She had a long romance with Tycho Celchu, a man who would after the trials of war become her husband. She was also known to be a close personal friend of Admiral Ackbar.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Winter was the only child of Sheltay Retrac, the senatorial aide of Bail Organa at the time of the end of the Clone Wars, and an Alderaanian artist. Her parents both died when Winter was still young, and because of this she was adopted by Bail and Breha Organa, and thus became Princess Leia's best friend and companion. The two grew up together on the peaceful world of Alderaan and attended the best schools, learning about art and history, as well as ladylike graces. Possessed of a natural grace and poise, she was often mistaken for Princess Leia by visitors to Alderaan's court. This impression was increased by the fact that Leia's youthful tomboy nature did not seem as regal as Winter's stately bearing. Despite these differences in personality, however, Winter would remain a comfort to Leia, who had problems relating to the snobbish, cruel young girls at court.
Though the pair's physical resemblance was tempered by Winter's stunning white hair, the two friends would soon learn to employ similar looks for tactical advantage, a practice they would continue throughout their lives.
Winter would sometimes disguise herself as Leia so that Leia could escape the palace to create mischief and visit with inappropriate boys. It was probable that Winter attended the University of Alderaan with Leia, who recalled that Winter's perfect memory was very helpful when it came time to study for exams.One way or another, Winter and Leia were both schooled in Alderaanian ideals of freedom and liberty, as well as weaponry, on Leia's insistence. Also as teenagers, the young women encountered Emperor Palpatine on Imperial Center, with the image of Palpatine and his eyes making her feel as if he would drink up her spirit, would remain with Winter forever and influence her decision to join the Rebel Alliance.