Since Return of the Jedi in 1983, Mon Mothma has been part of the Star Wars universe as a Leader of the Rebellion, Senator of the Republic, and Chancellor of the New Republic. While many would recognise her from her iconic line, “Many Bothans died to bring us this information”, many did not put much stock into her character until the Disney+ series Andor in 2022, where she was developed into a character of her own and given the spotlight. Yet, Mothma has appeared and been a vital character of many beloved Star Wars stories on screen and page. Who is Mon Mothma and how has her characterisation developed over the course of these stories? From Senator to Rebel to Chancellor, let’s explore Mon Mothma’s journey together.