Mission Vao is a female Rutian Twi'lek who lived as a street urchin on the ecumenopolis of Taris during the Mandalorian Wars and the first half of the Jedi Civil War. After being abandoned on the planet by her older brother Griff Vao, Mission became the closest friend of the exiled Wookiee Zaalbar. (More Star Wars Characters in profile)
Mission Vao is a resourceful Rutian Twi’lek who grows up as a streetwise orphan in the gritty Lower City of Taris during the Mandalorian Wars and the Jedi Civil War. Abandoned by her older brother Griff at a young age, Mission becomes fiercely independent and builds a close bond with the exiled Wookiee warrior Zaalbar, who becomes her protector and best friend. Together, they navigate the underworld of Taris, where Mission uses her slicing and stealth skills to survive and help those in need.
While still on Taris, she plays a small but helpful role by aiding Jedi Padawan Zayne Carrick, disarming the swoop gang leader Brejik during a skirmish. Later, she becomes caught up in the wider galactic conflict when she meets Revan—then an amnesiac Republic soldier—and joins the crew of the Ebon Hawk after Taris's destruction. Mission plays a vital role in Revan's quest to find the Star Forge and stop the Sith Empire, aiding in missions across Dantooine, Kashyyyk, and beyond.
Despite her hard upbringing, Mission is upbeat, energetic, and loyal. She's quick to defend Revan even after his identity as the former Dark Lord is revealed, proving her faith in people over their pasts. She openly challenges injustice, as seen in her outrage over Czerka Corporation’s exploitation of the Wookiees and her stand against Brejik's betrayal of the Hidden Beks. She’s impulsive and brave—sometimes recklessly so—but always acts from a sense of fairness and loyalty.
She also has a mischievous streak, often teasing Zaalbar like a younger sibling, despite his towering presence. Her youth is sometimes a sore point—Mission hates being dismissed because of her age, and it frequently brings her into light-hearted conflict with older companions like Carth Onasi and Bastila Shan. Still, she proves her worth many times over, especially during the Leviathan escape, where she offers her slicing abilities and security expertise without hesitation.
Mission is skilled in stealth and slicing, fluent in Basic, understands Shyriiwook and Rodese, and has a knack for modifying her own weapons with limited resources—turning a simple vibroblade into a formidable tool in battle. She enjoys Pazaak and possesses both courage and technical know-how that belie her age.
Following Revan's defeat of Darth Malak at the Battle of Rakata Prime, Mission parts ways with her companions, honored for her bravery with a holostatue in Coronet City on Corellia.
Appearance:
Mission Vao is a young Rutian Twi’lek with vibrant blue skin and a pair of head-tails, or lekku, striped with black bands. She commonly wears a gray sleeveless utility vest over a black undershirt, tight gray pants, tall black boots, and fingerless gloves—clothing practical for both stealth and combat. A decorative brown headband crowns her forehead.
