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[[File:Bail_Organa_Coruscant_background.png|thumb|left|200px|Bail Organa, Viceroy and Senator]]
[[File:Bail_Organa_Coruscant_background.png|thumb|left|200px|Bail Organa, Viceroy and Senator]]
Despite his pampered upbringing, Organa maintained many personal acquaintances across Alderaan which crossed class boundaries. Taking an interest in the son of two archivists at the [[Royal Library of Alderaan/Legends|Royal Library of Alderaan]], Organa championed the young [[Halagad Ventor]]'s education and assisted him in his rise through the academy system. The two swiftly became friends and it wasn't long before Ventor was a welcomed presence around House Organa. Inspired by Ventor's desires to become a Jedi, Organa assisted the youth in pursuing his dreams by granting him access to both mental and physical training across Alderaan.<ref name="swcw">''[[SkyeWalkers: A Clone Wars Story]]''</ref> In [[32 BBY/Legends|32 BBY]],<ref name="Plagueis">[[Darth Plagueis (novel)|''Darth Plagueis'']]</ref> Bail Organa's future ascent to the position of viceroy was put into question. That [[Standard year/Legends|year]], Alderaan was wracked by the [[Alderaan Ascendancy Contention]], a bitter feud between House Organa and the rival [[House of Antilles|House Antilles]] over which family had the proper claim to the title of viceroy.<ref name="Pello Scrambas">{{DB|character|pelloscambras|Scrambas, Pello|archivedate=20100918105632}}</ref> After three deadlocked votes, the [[High Council of Alderaan]]<ref name="FF18">{{FFCite|18|ALD3-4, ''Alderaan''}}</ref> appealed to the [[Galactic Senate/Legends|Galactic Senate]] for mediation, and a special dispatch led by the [[Jedi Master/Legends|Jedi Master]] [[Jorus C'baoth]] was sent to oversee the dispute. During this time, Organa became acquainted with the [[Jedi Knight/Legends|Jedi Knight]] [[Everen Ettene]] who championed his cause and the two maintained a positive relationship.<ref name="swcw" /> In less than one [[Standard month/Legends|month]], C'baoth guided the tribunal to a decision that favored the Organas. Subsequently, Organa's father was made viceroy<ref name="DFR" /> and the rivaling families were joined together in [[Marriage/Legends|marriage]] at the Jedi's behest.<ref name="Pello Scrambas" />
Despite his pampered upbringing, Organa maintained many personal acquaintances across Alderaan which crossed class boundaries. Taking an interest in the son of two archivists at the [[Royal Library of Alderaan/Legends|Royal Library of Alderaan]], Organa championed the young [[Halagad Ventor]]'s education and assisted him in his rise through the academy system. The two swiftly became friends and it wasn't long before Ventor was a welcomed presence around House Organa. Inspired by Ventor's desires to become a Jedi, Organa assisted the youth in pursuing his dreams by granting him access to both mental and physical training across Alderaan.<ref name="swcw">''[[SkyeWalkers: A Clone Wars Story]]''</ref> In [[32 BBY/Legends|32 BBY]],<ref name="Plagueis">[[Darth Plagueis (novel)|''Darth Plagueis'']]</ref> Bail Organa's future ascent to the position of viceroy was put into question. That [[Standard year/Legends|year]], Alderaan was wracked by the [[Alderaan Ascendancy Contention]], a bitter feud between House Organa and the rival [[House of Antilles|House Antilles]] over which family had the proper claim to the title of viceroy.<ref name="Pello Scrambas">{{DB|character|pelloscambras|Scrambas, Pello|archivedate=20100918105632}}</ref> After three deadlocked votes, the [[High Council of Alderaan]]<ref name="FF18">Non-Canon Ref</ref> appealed to the [[Galactic Senate/Legends|Galactic Senate]] for mediation, and a special dispatch led by the [[Jedi Master/Legends|Jedi Master]] [[Jorus C'baoth]] was sent to oversee the dispute. During this time, Organa became acquainted with the [[Jedi Knight/Legends|Jedi Knight]] [[Everen Ettene]] who championed his cause and the two maintained a positive relationship.<ref name="swcw" /> In less than one [[Standard month/Legends|month]], C'baoth guided the tribunal to a decision that favored the Organas. Subsequently, Organa's father was made viceroy<ref name="DFR" /> and the rivaling families were joined together in [[Marriage/Legends|marriage]] at the Jedi's behest.<ref name="Pello Scrambas" />


In the wake of the standoff, the victorious Organa family decided to celebrate by sending young Organa, his sister Tia and the Ventor family as their representatives to the [[Okonomo Retreat]] on the beautiful island resort. Eager to spend the holiday hunting [[Manka cat/Legends|manka cats]] that roamed wild on the island, Organa did not reprimand his sister or his friend as they made passes at each other. Despite Tia's proposed marriage to a nobleman of [[House Vandron]], she pursued her brother's friend during the trip all while Organa turned a blind eye. The three were out hunting when Organa received word that a [[Okonomo Tragedy|terrible tragedy]] had befallen the retreat. A [[Zeta Magnus|madman]] had infiltrated the dinner and had infected the gathered nobility with a [[hive virus]] which provoked anthropophagitism in its victims. Among the victims were both of Ventor's parents', [[Ean Ventor|Ean]] and [[Zollet Ventor|Zollet]], who in their madness ate each other before being consumed by the madman.<ref name="swcw" />
In the wake of the standoff, the victorious Organa family decided to celebrate by sending young Organa, his sister Tia and the Ventor family as their representatives to the [[Okonomo Retreat]] on the beautiful island resort. Eager to spend the holiday hunting [[Manka cat/Legends|manka cats]] that roamed wild on the island, Organa did not reprimand his sister or his friend as they made passes at each other. Despite Tia's proposed marriage to a nobleman of [[House Vandron]], she pursued her brother's friend during the trip all while Organa turned a blind eye. The three were out hunting when Organa received word that a [[Okonomo Tragedy|terrible tragedy]] had befallen the retreat. A [[Zeta Magnus|madman]] had infiltrated the dinner and had infected the gathered nobility with a [[hive virus]] which provoked anthropophagitism in its victims. Among the victims were both of Ventor's parents', [[Ean Ventor|Ean]] and [[Zollet Ventor|Zollet]], who in their madness ate each other before being consumed by the madman.<ref name="swcw" />
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[[File:Bail.jpg|thumb|left|200px|[[Senator/Legends|Senator]] Bail Organa of [[Alderaan/Legends|Alderaan]] in [[22 BBY/Legends|22 BBY]]]]
[[File:Bail.jpg|thumb|left|200px|[[Senator/Legends|Senator]] Bail Organa of [[Alderaan/Legends|Alderaan]] in [[22 BBY/Legends|22 BBY]]]]
Following the [[Galactic Republic Chancery election, 32 BBY|election]] of [[Palpatine/Legends|Palpatine]] as Supreme Chancellor, Senator [[Bail Antilles/Legends|Bail Antilles]] chose to retire, and Organa succeeded him.<ref name="dbAnt">{{DB|character|bailantilles|Antilles, Bail|archivedate=20100209183544}}</ref> In order to occupy that position, he was forced to abandon his viceroyship, delegating his powers to [[Bail Prestor Organa's regent|a regent]].<ref name="FF67">{{FFCite|67|ORG 1-2, ''Bail Organa''}}</ref> Though a new Senator, he quickly gained the ear of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, agreeing with his view on bureaucratic stagnation.<ref name="Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones" /> He also established political relationships with other like minded Senators, including [[Garm Bel Iblis/Legends|Garm Bel Iblis]] of [[Corellia/Legends|Corellia]], [[Padmé Amidala/Legends|Padmé Amidala]] of [[Naboo/Legends|Naboo]], [[Doman Beruss (Illodian)|Doman Beruss]] of [[Illodia]], and [[Mon Mothma/Legends|Mon Mothma]] of [[Chandrila/Legends|Chandrila]], with whom he had a very good personal friendship. His residence on [[Coruscant/Legends|Coruscant]] during his time as a Senator was called [[Cantham House/Legends|Cantham House]], although he had an apartment in [[500 Republica/Legends|500 Republica]] as well. Organa also became close friends with former Chancellor Valorum. Despite his elevated position, Organa remained committed to his friends. Approached by Halagad Ventor after the young man had spent some time at the [[Almas Academy|Jedi academy]] on [[Almas]], Ventor expressed frustration regarding his inability to find a master that would train him in the ways of the Jedi. To assist, Organa arranged for a meeting with his old contact within the Order: Everen Ettene. Speaking with the Jedi Knight and vouching for Ventor's dedication and hard-work, Ettene saw something of herself in Ventor and agreed to train the unconventional Padawan.<ref name="swcw" />
Following the [[Galactic Republic Chancery election, 32 BBY|election]] of [[Palpatine/Legends|Palpatine]] as Supreme Chancellor, Senator [[Bail Antilles/Legends|Bail Antilles]] chose to retire, and Organa succeeded him.<ref name="dbAnt">{{DB|character|bailantilles|Antilles, Bail|archivedate=20100209183544}}</ref> In order to occupy that position, he was forced to abandon his viceroyship, delegating his powers to [[Bail Prestor Organa's regent|a regent]].<ref name="FF67">Non-Canon Ref</ref> Though a new Senator, he quickly gained the ear of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, agreeing with his view on bureaucratic stagnation.<ref name="Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones" /> He also established political relationships with other like minded Senators, including [[Garm Bel Iblis/Legends|Garm Bel Iblis]] of [[Corellia/Legends|Corellia]], [[Padmé Amidala/Legends|Padmé Amidala]] of [[Naboo/Legends|Naboo]], [[Doman Beruss (Illodian)|Doman Beruss]] of [[Illodia]], and [[Mon Mothma/Legends|Mon Mothma]] of [[Chandrila/Legends|Chandrila]], with whom he had a very good personal friendship. His residence on [[Coruscant/Legends|Coruscant]] during his time as a Senator was called [[Cantham House/Legends|Cantham House]], although he had an apartment in [[500 Republica/Legends|500 Republica]] as well. Organa also became close friends with former Chancellor Valorum. Despite his elevated position, Organa remained committed to his friends. Approached by Halagad Ventor after the young man had spent some time at the [[Almas Academy|Jedi academy]] on [[Almas]], Ventor expressed frustration regarding his inability to find a master that would train him in the ways of the Jedi. To assist, Organa arranged for a meeting with his old contact within the Order: Everen Ettene. Speaking with the Jedi Knight and vouching for Ventor's dedication and hard-work, Ettene saw something of herself in Ventor and agreed to train the unconventional Padawan.<ref name="swcw" />


In [[28 BBY/Legends|28 BBY]], Organa took in his turn the mantle of viceroy,<ref name="AotEpt6">''[[Agent of the Empire – Hard Targets 1]]''</ref> which he would keep till his [[Death/Legends|death]].<ref name="Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" /> As such, he was properly addressed as "His Serene Highness, Prince Bail Prestor Organa, First Chairman and Viceroy of Alderaan."<ref name="TFU2">[[The Force Unleashed II (novel)|''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II'' novel]]</ref> In the years that followed Organa's appointment as a senator, the Republic went through an unprecedented crisis. The former Jedi Master [[Dooku/Legends|Dooku]], [[Count of Serenno/Legends|Count]] of [[Serenno/Legends|Serenno]], founded the [[Confederacy of Independent Systems/Legends|Confederacy of Independent Systems]], a loose organization of planets who wished to withdraw from the Republic.<ref name="NEC">''[[The New Essential Chronology]]''</ref> During that [[Separatist Crisis/Legends|Separatist Crisis]], Organa pushed to have Alderaan loosen its immigration restrictions to allow refugee resettlement.<ref name="Databank" /> He was also appointed to the [[Loyalist Committee/Legends|Loyalist Committee]], a political group determined to keep the Republic from fragmenting under the Separatist influence.<ref>{{Hnn|49|news/13328_1.html|Palpatine forms Loyalist Committee|https://web.archive.org/web/20130728124856/http://www.holonetnews.com/49/news/13328_1.html}}</ref> Though not a militarist, it was expected he would vote in favor of creating an army to defend the Republic. In [[22 BBY/Legends|22 BBY]], when it became clear that the Separatists had no interest in negotiations, Organa advocated quick action but realized that the Senate would not approve using the [[Cloning/Legends|clone]] [[Grand Army of the Republic/Legends|army]] found on [[Kamino/Legends|Kamino]]. Organa thus voted for granting Palpatine [[Emergency Powers Act/Legends|emergency powers]]. Shortly thereafter, the Republic and the Separatists went to war against each other. The [[First Battle of Geonosis/Legends|First Battle of Geonosis]] marked the beginning of a pan-galactic conflict known as the [[Clone Wars/Legends|Clone Wars]].<ref name="Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones" />
In [[28 BBY/Legends|28 BBY]], Organa took in his turn the mantle of viceroy,<ref name="AotEpt6">''[[Agent of the Empire – Hard Targets 1]]''</ref> which he would keep till his [[Death/Legends|death]].<ref name="Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" />


===The Clone Wars===
===The Clone Wars===
[[File:BailOrgana-Christophsis.png|thumb|right|230px|Bail Organa leads a relief effort on a beleaguered [[Christophsis/Legends|Christophsis]].]]
====Security Committee====
{{Quote|Senator Organa, I feel the Loyalist Committee has served its purpose. We need a new committee now, one that can oversee all matters pertaining to Republic security. It should consist of yourself, as chair, and three or four Senators whom you can trust absolutely. Will you see to it? Will you take the lead?|[[Supreme Chancellor/Legends|Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine/Legends|Palpatine]]|<ref name="Wild Space" />}}
In the confusion that erupted after the conflict on Geonosis, Organa met with [[Grand Master/Legends|Grand Master]] [[Yoda/Legends|Yoda]] and [[Supreme Chancellor/Legends|Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine/Legends|Palpatine]] as the wizened Jedi recounted the tale from the first battle of the war. After hearing Yoda's retelling, Chancellor Palpatine promoted Organa to the head of his new [[Senate Security Committee]], which was concerned with the security of the galactic senators and of the Republic as a whole. The Alderaanian prince welcomed that nomination, which he regarded as a great honor.<ref name="Wild Space" /> In the days following this promotion, Organa departed Coruscant and formed an elite team to travel to [[Virgillia 7]] as part of a rescue mission to recover his old friend Padawan Ventor. Ventor had been assigned to Virgillia several months prior and had gone missing, along with Master Ettene and two other Jedi. Alongside [[Giles Durane]] and Jedi Master [[Ashka Boda]], Organa scoured war-torn Virgillia and extracted Ventor and Padawan [[Danyawarra]], leaving Ettene for dead on the planet below.<ref name="swcw" />
Taking an active role in the conflict, assisting in the refuge movement as much as his senatorial duties permitted. Shortly before the [[Battle of Christophsis/Legends|fighting erupted]] on [[Christophsis/Legends|Christophsis]], Organa led a [[Bail Organa's Christophsis refugee camp/Legends|relief force]] to the planet to aid the besieged people and beleaguered troops and was soon hemmed in by a Confederate [[Christophsis blockade/Legends|blockade]] led by famed [[Admiral/Legends|Admiral]] [[Trench/Legends|Trench]]. Trapped on the planet's surface, Organa and his relief effort soon began to run out of food and water. When [[Jedi Knight/Legends|Jedi Knights]] [[Anakin Skywalker/Legends|Anakin Skywalker]] and [[Obi-Wan Kenobi/Legends|Obi-Wan Kenobi]] led an assault against Trench's fleet in an attempt to break through and aid Organa, the Admiral responded with a withering attack, forcing the Jedi to retreat behind a [[Christophsis's moon|nearby moon]]. Trench staged several devastating attack runs against Organa's on-planet camp to draw Skywalker and Kenobi out from behind the moon, but he and his [[Blockade/Legends|blockade]] were finally broken by a [[Stealth ship/Legends|stealth ship]] manned by Skywalker and Admiral [[Wullf Yularen/Legends|Wullf Yularen]].<ref name="Cat and Mouse">{{TCW|Cat and Mouse}}</ref>
====Journey to Zigoola====
[[File:Carrieduponhisshoulders.jpg|thumb|left|Organa carried Kenobi during the mission on Zigoola.]]
A few months into the Clone Wars, Bail was given coordinates to the [[Sith/Legends|Sith]] planet [[Zigoola]] by his secret informant, [[Alinta]]. Having heard Senator Amidala mention the Sith in a conversation, he asked her to contact the Jedi so that he could confide in them the location of the planet. [[Obi-Wan Kenobi/Legends|Obi-Wan Kenobi]] was dispatched to the Senator's apartment to learn of this threat. Refusing to reveal his contact, and demanding to accompany the Jedi to the Sith world, Kenobi and Organa proceeded on a journey to [[Wild Space/Legends|Wild Space]]. Throughout the trip, Organa and Kenobi argued and harassed each other; Kenobi attempted to kill the Senator several times after losing control of himself to the Sith spirits of the world. By the end of the trip however, the duo managed to come to a mutual respect, and even a friendship, after surviving together on the barren world. While investigating the planet, they discovered that the source of all the Sith attacks was from a [[Sith holocron/Legends|Sith holocron]] located inside a [[Sith Temple]]. After destroying the holocron, and the temple in the process, Organa and Obi-Wan were rescued by Senator Amidala and team of [[Clone trooper/Legends|clone troopers]].<ref name="Wild Space" />
====Aiding the Twi'leks====
{{Quote|You play a dangerous game, Organa. Next time, you will not get away so easily.|Lott Dod, to Bail Organa|<ref name="Supply Lines">{{TCW|Supply Lines}}</ref>}}
[[File:BailOrganaTCW1-SWE.png|thumb|right|200px|Organa during the [[Clone Wars/Legends|Clone Wars]]]]
After a successful trade mission, Organa was contacted by the [[Jedi High Council/Legends|Jedi High Council]] to ask [[King/Legends|King]] [[Katuunko/Legends|Katuunko]] for permission to set up a supply base on [[Toydaria/Legends|Toydaria]] so the Republic could send relief supplies to the people of [[Ryloth/Legends|Ryloth]], who were suffering from a droid [[Battle of Ryloth/Legends|invasion]]. Organa, aboard his personal ship, the [[Tantive IV/Legends|''Tantive IV'']], traveled to Toydaria, where he met up with the [[Gungan/Legends|Gungan]] Representative [[Jar Jar Binks/Legends|Jar Jar Binks]] at the Katuunko's royal palace. Together they were granted an audience with the king and his council, but negotiations were rendered complicated by the arrival of [[Lott Dod/Legends|Lott Dod]], the Senate representative of the [[Trade Federation of Planets|Trade Federation]] sent by Count Dooku, who learned of Organa's mission when they intercepted his communication with the Jedi. Organa and Binks stressed their humanitarian intentions in the matter, but Dod pointed out that by agreeing to deliver supplies to Ryloth, it would be aiding Republic troops, and with Toydaria having declared strict neutrality in this war, it would destroy their neutrality. After thorough consideration, Katuunko officially denied the Republic their rights to a base on Toydaria. However, Organa and Binks were secretly met by the king, who told them that the humanitarian factor had actually gained his favor. He agreed to load the [[Pelta-class frigate/Legends|supply ships]] they already had at the time with a preliminary supply of resources if Organa could keep the involvement of Toydaria secret from. Organa protested, as the supplies would only aid the Twi'leks for a few days, but the king said this was the best he could supply. Knowing these supplies were better than none at all, the Senator created a plan to have Jar Jar distract Dod and his [[Unidentified Neimoidian aide (Lott Dod)|aide]] during a banquet, which he did with extraordinary skill, while Organa supervised the loading of the relief supplies.<ref name="Supply Lines" />
The plan was successful, but when Organa and Binks were bid farewell by Katuunko, Dod protested that they had broken the agreement, as he learned of supply ships slipping through the blockade around Ryloth, a claim for which Organa demanded proof. Unable to give any, Dod left furious. However, before the diplomats departed, Katuunko announced that in the light of these events Toydaria would [[Mission to Rugosa|reconsider]] it's stance of neutrality, which was greatly appreciated by Organa.<ref name="Supply Lines" />
====Hostage====
During the [[Senate hostage crisis/Legends|Senate hostage crisis]], Organa, along with [[Padmé Amidala/Legends|Padmé Amidala]] and other Senators, was taken hostage by [[Bounty hunter/Legends|bounty hunter]] [[Cad Bane/Legends|Cad Bane]] and compatriots, who wanted to exchange their freedom for the release of [[Ziro Desilijic Tiure/Legends|Ziro the Hutt]]. Padmé then told Organa she had [[Anakin Skywalker/Legends|Anakin Skywalker's]] [[Lightsaber/Legends|lightsaber]] with her. When the [[Hutt/Legends|Hutt]] [[Crime lord/Legends|crime lord]] was freed, Cad Bane and his team set the charges in the room the Senators were held in and left the building. Once safely away, Bane detonated the charges, but Bail Organa and the other Senators were saved by the Jedi Knight [[Anakin Skywalker/Legends|Anakin Skywalker]], who managed to get them to the safe distance right before the explosion.<ref name="Hostage Crisis">{{TCW|Hostage Crisis}}</ref>
====Seeking peace over war====
When the Republic Senate debated on [[Republic financial reform bill/Legends|deregulation of the banks]], Organa suggested that they should wait and see if deregulation was the best choice at the time being for the Republic, since it was deep in debt. After [[Padmé Amidala/Legends|Padmé Amidala's]] successful meeting with Separatist Senator [[Mina Bonteri/Legends|Mina Bonteri]] about the [[Separatist Parliament]] voting on peace. When the Republic heard about Separatist [[Confederate–Republic peace initiative/Legends|peace bill]], Organa stated deregulation was no longer necessary. Unfortunately, during the Republic Senate's vote, the Separatist military staged a [[Bombing of Coruscant's central power distribution grid/Legends|droid suicide bombing on the power generators]]. The Republic senate then voted on deregulating the banks.<ref name="Heroes on Both Sides">{{TCW|Heroes on Both Sides}}</ref>
After the bombing, [[Dooku/Legends|Dooku]] sent a message to the Senate, stating that the Republic launched attack on their soil, killing the sponsor of their peace bill, Senator Bonteri. After the message, Senator [[Halle Burtoni/Legends|Burtoni]] suggested that the Republic purchase 5 million more troopers, drafting a [[Republic military enhancement bill/Legends|bill]] that would raise funds for these troops from the [[InterGalactic Banking Clan/Legends|InterGalactic Banking Clan]]. Meeting with fellow Senators Padmé Amidala and Onaconda Farr, Organa revealed that [[Republic Intelligence/Legends|Republic Intelligence]] confirmed that Dooku's thugs were behind the message provided to the Senate. Fighting the bill, Senators Organa and Amidala found data on the Banking Clan, revealing that they were charging 25% interest, which drained funds from social programs. Realizing the threat of this bad loan, the Senators approached other like-minded congressmen, such as Senator [[Mot-Not Rab/Legends|Mot-Not Rab]] in hopes of forming a caucus with little success. After meeting with Senator Farr, who was recently the victim of an assault, Organa himself was attacked by two bounty hunters, [[Robonino/Legends|Robonino]] and [[Chata Hyoki/Legends|Chata Hyoki]]. Protected by his [[Alderaan Guard|guards]], Organa was severely injured in the struggle, unable to speak, and therefore asked Amidala to deliver a speech that would kill the bill. Amidala was successful in swaying most of the Senators in their favor.<ref name="Pursuit of Peace">{{TCW|Pursuit of Peace}}</ref>
====The murder of Onaconda Farr====
[[File:AmidalaOrganaDocks-SM.png|thumb|right|220px|Bail Organa and [[Padmé Amidala/Legends|Padmé Amidala]] investigate [[Onaconda Farr/Legends|Onaconda Farr's]] murder.]]
After Organa recovered from the attempted attack, he worked closely with Senators Amidala, Mon Mothma, and Farr in their effort to [[Reduced military spending bill/Legends|reduce and eventually halt]] the production of clone troopers and end the fighting. Shortly after a monumental speech by Amidala urging the Galactic Senate to vote for such a movement, Farr became ill during a celebratory meeting, dying soon after. Organa, along with his allies, attended the funeral, and was present in Chancellor Palpatine's office afterwards when [[Lieutenant/Legends|Lieutenant]] [[Tan Divo]] reported that Farr's death was in fact a murder. When Organa and Amidala, along with Mothma and the late Farr's aide [[Lolo Purs/Legends|Lolo Purs]] expressed a discontent in Divo's investigation methods, the two set out to find the murderer themselves. Speaking with two of Farr's greatest political enemies, Senators [[Mee Deechi/Legends|Mee Deechi]] and [[Halle Burtoni/Legends|Halle Burtoni]], they discovered that Farr had held several secretive meetings within Coruscant's docking area. After setting out to the locale only to be shot at, lose their attacker, and be thoroughly reprimanded by Lt. Divo, Organa and Amidala returned to Deechi's office under the suspicion that he set them up, only to discover the [[Umbaran/Legends|Umbaran]] dead, stabbed through the heart. Divo quickly shut them in his heavily guarded office with Mothma and Purs for protection, although Farr's former aide expressed an immediate discontent with the situation and stormed out. She returned soon after, claiming to have been attacked by Senator Burtoni, who was soon arrested and charged for murder. As the Kaminoan was being led out in handcuffs, Amidala had one last memory, that Farr was killed by a poison specifically engineered towards Rodians and Lolo Purs had not partaken in any refreshments that day. Caught at last, Purs held Amidala captive for a short while before the Senator was able to escape and knock her unconscious, allowing Divo to arrest the culprit and release the innocent Burtoni.<ref name="Senate Murders">{{TCW|Senate Murders}}</ref>
===Rising concerns===
===Rising concerns===
[[File:Bails_XJ2.png|thumb|left|220px|Organa in his modified [[Narglatch AirTech/Legends|Narglatch]] [[XJ-2 airspeeder]]]]
[[File:Bails_XJ2.png|thumb|left|220px|Organa in his modified [[Narglatch AirTech/Legends|Narglatch]] [[XJ-2 airspeeder]]]]
As the Clone Wars dragged on, Organa became concerned about Palpatine's growing powers. Because of his newfound relationship with Kenobi, Organa started cultivating a friendly relationship with the Jedi High Council, which was also concerned, and began seeking out similarly wary Senators. As a diplomat, Organa was often on the front lines of the war; he was engaged in actual fighting during both the [[Battle of Boz Pity (Clone Wars)|Battle of Boz Pity]]<ref>''[[Star Wars: Obsession]]''</ref> and the [[Battle of Coruscant/Legends|Battle of Coruscant]], although he fought involuntarily in the latter.<ref name="Labyrinth of Evil">''[[Labyrinth of Evil]]''</ref> He also visited [[Qalydon/Legends|Qalydon]]<ref name="Pello Scrambas" /> and [[Metalorn/Legends|Metalorn]],<ref>{{CWACite|5|Bailed Out}}</ref> and served with and befriended [[Giles Durane]], saving the man's life on more than one occasion.<ref>''[[The Weapons Master!]]''</ref>
As the Clone Wars dragged on, Organa became concerned about Palpatine's growing powers. Because of his newfound relationship with Kenobi, Organa started cultivating a friendly relationship with the Jedi High Council, which was also concerned, and began seeking out similarly wary Senators. As a diplomat, Organa was often on the front lines of the war; he was engaged in actual fighting during both the [[Battle of Boz Pity (Clone Wars)|Battle of Boz Pity]]<ref>''[[Star Wars: Obsession]]''</ref> and the [[Battle of Coruscant/Legends|Battle of Coruscant]], although he fought involuntarily in the latter.<ref name="Labyrinth of Evil">''[[Labyrinth of Evil]]''</ref> He also visited [[Qalydon/Legends|Qalydon]]<ref name="Pello Scrambas" /> and [[Metalorn/Legends|Metalorn]],<ref>{{CWACite|5|Bailed Out}}</ref> and served with and befriended [[Giles Durane]], saving the man's life on more than one occasion.<ref>''[[The Weapons Master!]]''</ref>
After Organa's vessel was attacked by pirates, the Senate was going to vote on an [[Enhanced Security and Enforcement Act]]. Finis Valorum soon infiltrated Organa's 500 Republica apartment, tired of watching from the sidelines. Valorum believed that Palpatine was power hungry and would not give up his emergency powers once the war was over, destroying everything in his way. Unfortunately, Palpatine had cameras in many droids, having recorded their conversations. Organa tried bringing up the subject in the Senate, but a bombing on Valorum's transport issued the Senate to go through with the act anyway.<ref name="Republic 61: Dead Ends">[[Republic 61|''Republic'' 61]]</ref>


===Last days of the Republic===
===Last days of the Republic===
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===Adopting Leia===
===Adopting Leia===
[[File:BailBrehaLeia-hd.png|thumb|left|190px|Bail Organa beside his wife [[Breha Organa/Legends|Breha]], holding their newly adopted [[Leia Organa Solo|daughter]]]]
{{Quote|My wife and I will take the girl. We've always talked of adopting a baby girl. She will be loved with us.|Bail Organa, volunteering to adopt Leia|<ref name="Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" />}}
Arriving on Naboo, Bail and the Jedi discussed the fate of the twins. Organa offered to take Leia as his own, having for a long time discussed adopting a baby girl with his wife [[Breha Organa/Legends|Breha]];<ref name="Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" /> they had had many difficulties in producing an heir, and doctors had informed them that another attempt to conceive a child would probably kill Breha.<ref name="Republic 61: Dead Ends" />
Organa also took the droids into his service (and ordered C-3PO's memory wiped to keep the chatty droid from someday accidentally revealing Leia's true parentage<ref name="Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith novel" />), placing them in the care of [[Tantive IV/Legends|''Tantive IV'']]{{'s}} [[Captain/Legends|captain]] [[Raymus Antilles/Legends|Raymus Antilles]]. Along with Mon Mothma, Organa attended Padmé's funeral on Naboo.<ref name="Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" /> He continued to serve in the Senate well into the days of the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]], where he remained a representative for Alderaan until his adopted daughter Leia took over one year before the [[Battle of Yavin/Legends|Battle of Yavin]].<ref name="Children of the Jedi" /> Bail was one of the few people in [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy]] who were aware that Palpatine was a [[Sith Lord/Legends|Sith Lord]], presumably having been informed of this by Yoda.<ref name="Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith novel" /><ref name="Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader">''[[Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader]]''</ref>
Organa also took the droids into his service (and ordered C-3PO's memory wiped to keep the chatty droid from someday accidentally revealing Leia's true parentage<ref name="Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith novel" />), placing them in the care of [[Tantive IV/Legends|''Tantive IV'']]{{'s}} [[Captain/Legends|captain]] [[Raymus Antilles/Legends|Raymus Antilles]]. Along with Mon Mothma, Organa attended Padmé's funeral on Naboo.<ref name="Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" /> He continued to serve in the Senate well into the days of the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]], where he remained a representative for Alderaan until his adopted daughter Leia took over one year before the [[Battle of Yavin/Legends|Battle of Yavin]].<ref name="Children of the Jedi" /> Bail was one of the few people in [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy]] who were aware that Palpatine was a [[Sith Lord/Legends|Sith Lord]], presumably having been informed of this by Yoda.<ref name="Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith novel" /><ref name="Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader">''[[Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader]]''</ref>


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===Father of the Rebellion===
===Father of the Rebellion===
{{Quote|We agree that the time for diplomacy and politics has passed. It is now time for action… therefore let this be an official declaration of rebellion! Today, we all vow to change the galaxy, and one day the galaxy will indeed be free!|Organa during the signing of the [[Corellian Treaty]] in [[2 BBY/Legends|2 BBY]]|<ref name="The Force Unleashed VG">[[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (video game)|''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'' video game]]</ref>}}
[[File:Leia_Bail_rebellion.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Organa, with his daughter, in the home of [[Kento Marek|Kento]] and [[Galen Marek]] on [[Kashyyyk/Legends|Kashyyyk]]]]
[[File:Leia_Bail_rebellion.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Organa, with his daughter, in the home of [[Kento Marek|Kento]] and [[Galen Marek]] on [[Kashyyyk/Legends|Kashyyyk]]]]
Bail Organa was instrumental to the creation of the Alliance to Restore the Republic, together with Senators Mothma and Bel Iblis.
Bail Organa was instrumental to the creation of the Alliance to Restore the Republic, together with Senators Mothma and Bel Iblis.
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Despite these ties to the Rebellion, Organa was outwardly one of the most loyal of Imperial Senators, and greatly respected by many. This could be why Emperor Palpatine never attempted to kill him, while showing no such restraint with his fellow Alliance co-founders.
Despite these ties to the Rebellion, Organa was outwardly one of the most loyal of Imperial Senators, and greatly respected by many. This could be why Emperor Palpatine never attempted to kill him, while showing no such restraint with his fellow Alliance co-founders.
Secretly, Organa was preparing for the day when his war against the Empire would turn public, and set about recruiting surviving Jedi to join his cause&mdash;one such Jedi was [[Ylenic It'kla]], who served as [[Trustant]] of the Alderaanian [[Caamasi Remnant]] and as an advisor to Organa himself. Senator [[Silya Shessaun/Legends|Silya Shessaun]] also worked behind the scenes with Organa, aiding him in forming the Rebellion and also helping raise his adopted daughter, Leia.<ref>{{DB|character|silyashessaun|Shessaun, Silya|archivedate=20101114120104}}</ref>
During the rise of the Empire Organa used his political position to covertly aid resistance groups, particularly those in the [[Core Worlds/Legends|Core Worlds]]. Using a network of diplomatic operatives, he quietly leaked useful information to the planetary rulers, dissidents in hiding and insurgent fighters who might employ that information against the Emperor.<ref name="TFU Campaign Guide" />
[[File:GoodbyeAlderaan-SWGS6.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Organa hugs his adoptive daughter in what will be their final farewell.]]
After failing to convince Jedi Master [[Rahm Kota]] to rescue his adopted daughter Leia, who was arrested by Imperials and held prisoner on Kashyyyk, he attempted to do the same with another Jedi Master, [[Shaak Ti/Legends|Shaak Ti]], who was hiding on [[Felucia/Legends|Felucia]]. But when he arrived, he found that Shaak Ti was dead. Furthermore, he was captured by Shaak Ti's old apprentice, [[Maris Brood]]. He was held prisoner until [[Galen Marek]], who was advised by Kota to rescue him so his soon to be formed rebellion would receive support from a politician, arrived. Marek defeated Maris and let her go. Bail was disappointed how Marek chose to let Maris go and told him that her fall reminded him too much of [[Anakin Skywalker/Legends|another Jedi]] who turned to the dark side after the Clone Wars ended, but did not say his name. Marek told him it was for the best since she'll carry the memories of what she did.<ref name="The Force Unleashed" />
Later, Marek had also rescued Leia just before coming to Felucia because it would help him to gain support from Organa. After his rescue, Bail said that armed resistance against the Empire needed to be proven as a possibility before he and the other Senators took action. Marek, in response, attacked and destroyed a [[Star Destroyer/Legends|Star Destroyer]] shipyard orbiting [[Raxus Prime/Legends|Raxus Prime]]. This act proved to Bail that the Empire could be defeated in battle.<ref name="The Force Unleashed" />


A historical moment for the Rebellion was the signing of the [[Corellian Treaty]] in circa [[2 BBY/Legends|2 BBY]]. Signed by Organa, Mothma, and Bel Iblis, with Marek and Kota also present, the document formalized the relationship between the [[Corellian Resistance/Legends|Corellian]], [[Alderaanian Resistance|Alderaanian]] and [[Chandrilan resistance|Chandrilan]] resistance forces, respectively, from a loose coalition to an organized rebellion&mdash;the Alliance to Restore the Republic. However, Darth Vader arrived moments later and his [[Stormtrooper/Legends|stormtroopers]] arrested Bail and everyone else. Bail ordered the [[PROXY droid|holodroid]] [[PROXY]] to cut off Leia's transmission so that Vader would not know she was involved. Marek was really Vader's secret apprentice, and had lured the Senators willing to rebel against Emperor Palpatine into the open. Bail and the other Senators were taken to the under construction [[DS-1 Orbital Battle Station/Legends|Death Star I]], and it seemed that the Rebellion was doomed before it even began.<ref name="The Force Unleashed" />
A historical moment for the Rebellion was the signing of the [[Corellian Treaty]] in circa [[2 BBY/Legends|2 BBY]]. Signed by Organa, Mothma, and Bel Iblis, with Marek and Kota also present, the document formalized the relationship between the [[Corellian Resistance/Legends|Corellian]], [[Alderaanian Resistance|Alderaanian]] and [[Chandrilan resistance|Chandrilan]] resistance forces, respectively, from a loose coalition to an organized rebellion&mdash;the Alliance to Restore the Republic. However, Darth Vader arrived moments later and his [[Stormtrooper/Legends|stormtroopers]] arrested Bail and everyone else. Bail ordered the [[PROXY droid|holodroid]] [[PROXY]] to cut off Leia's transmission so that Vader would not know she was involved. Marek was really Vader's secret apprentice, and had lured the Senators willing to rebel against Emperor Palpatine into the open. Bail and the other Senators were taken to the under construction [[DS-1 Orbital Battle Station/Legends|Death Star I]], and it seemed that the Rebellion was doomed before it even began.<ref name="The Force Unleashed" />


Marek, however, had turned to the [[Light side of the Force/Legends|light side of the Force]] after being betrayed by Vader, who in fact deceived him by telling Marek that they would use the rebellion to overthrow Emperor Palpatine, and journeyed to the Death Star. There, Marek defeated Vader and held Palpatine off long enough for Bail and the other rebels to escape. Marek selflessly sacrificed himself to give the others time to escape.<ref name="The Force Unleashed" />
Mothma and Bel Iblis often clashed on strategy and policy, and it was usually Organa that kept the new Alliance from splitting apart.
 
Along with Kota and [[Juno Eclipse]], Marek's pilot, Bail returned to Corellia to salvage PROXY to help fill in the gaps of the Birth of the Alliance, starting with the history of Marek. After meeting on [[Kashyyyk/Legends|Kashyyyk]], the rebel leaders found Marek's family crest, and Leia suggested honoring Marek by using it as the symbol for the Rebel Alliance. The other rebels agreed.<ref name="The Force Unleashed" />
 
Mothma and Bel Iblis often clashed on strategy and policy, and it was usually Organa that kept the new Alliance from splitting apart.<ref name="NEC" />


In [[1 BBY/Legends|1 BBY]], leaders of the Alliance decided to set their new secret headquarters on the [[Yavin 4/Legends|fourth moon]] of [[Yavin Prime/Legends|Yavin Prime]] after being forced to secretly abandon their former [[Dantooine base/Legends|base]] on [[Dantooine/Legends|Dantooine]].<ref name="NEC" /> Should that [[Great Temple/Legends|base]] ever be discovered by the Empire, Organa created [[Bail Organa's data holocron|a holocron]] encased in near-indestructible [[Phrik/Legends|phrik]], which contained a list of possible replacement planets. The former senator kept that precious holocron with him on Alderaan.<ref name="BF:RS">''[[Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron]]''</ref>
In [[1 BBY/Legends|1 BBY]], leaders of the Alliance decided to set their new secret headquarters on the [[Yavin 4/Legends|fourth moon]] of [[Yavin Prime/Legends|Yavin Prime]] after being forced to secretly abandon their former [[Dantooine base/Legends|base]] on [[Dantooine/Legends|Dantooine]].{{Fact}} Should that [[Great Temple/Legends|base]] ever be discovered by the Empire, Organa created [[Bail Organa's data holocron|a holocron]] encased in near-indestructible [[Phrik/Legends|phrik]], which contained a list of possible replacement planets. The former senator kept that precious holocron with him on Alderaan.<ref name="BF:RS">''[[Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron]]''</ref>


===Death===
===Death===
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[[File:Jimmy_Smits.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Jimmy Smits portrayed Bail Organa in the latter two episodes of the prequel trilogy.]]
[[File:Jimmy_Smits.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Jimmy Smits portrayed Bail Organa in the latter two episodes of the prequel trilogy.]]
The origins of the character of Bail Organa can be found in the early drafts of [[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|the original ''Star Wars'' film]]. [[George Lucas]]'s 132-page [[The Star Wars: Rough Draft|rough draft]] of "The [[Star Wars]]", completed in [[May]] [[1974]], includes a character named Bail Antilles who is a galactic trader and a confederate of the [[Aquillian Ranger/Legends|Aquillian Ranger]] [[Clieg Whitsun]].<ref>{{Cite_web|url=http://www.starwarz.com/starkiller/scripts/thestarwars_rough_draft.htm|title=THE STAR WARS by George Lucas - Rough Draft|work=Starkiller - The Jedi Bendu Script Site|archivedate=20021020150658}}</ref> In [[1975]]'s [[Adventures of the Starkiller, Episode I: The Star Wars]], Antilles is himself an Aquillian Ranger and an agent of [[Annikin Starkiller|the Starkiller]];<ref>{{Cite_web|url=http://www.starwarz.com/starkiller/scripts/thestarwars_second_draft.htm|title=ADVENTURES OF THE STARKILLER (episode one) - "The Star Wars" by George Lucas|work=Starkiller - The Jedi Bendu Script Site|archivedate=20020809190949}}</ref> later drafts cemented the character as the father of Princess Leia of [[Ogana Major]].<ref name="definitive">''[[The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film]]''</ref> When Ogana Major was renamed Alderaan, the word "Ogana" became Leia's last name, albeit slightly respelled.<ref name="Alderaan Databank">{{DB|location|alderaan|Alderaan|archivedate=20110819181653}}</ref> Bail Antilles was accordingly renamed Bail Organa, and went on to be mentioned by name in both the script and [[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|novelization]] of the original ''Star Wars'' film,<ref name="Databank" /> although he was referred to simply as Leia's father in the film itself.<ref name="Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" /> [[Star Wars (1977) 2|An issue]] of the film's [[Star Wars comic books|comic book]] adaptation erroneously calls Leia's father Bail Antilles.<ref name="Star Wars 2">[[Star Wars (1977) 2|''Star Wars'' (1977) 2]]</ref> Organa first appeared in [[1981]]'s [[Star Wars (radio)|''Star Wars'' radio drama]], where he was called "Prestor" in the closing credits. Taking the cue that "Bail" might be a title, [[A. C. Crispin]] named the character "Bail Prestor Organa" in her [[1997]] novel ''[[The Paradise Snare]]''.<ref name="Databank" />
The origins of the character of Bail Organa can be found in the early drafts of [[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|the original ''Star Wars'' film]]. [[George Lucas]]'s 132-page [[The Star Wars: Rough Draft|rough draft]] of "The [[Star Wars]]", completed in [[May]] [[1974]], includes a character named Bail Antilles who is a galactic trader and a confederate of the [[Aquillian Ranger/Legends|Aquillian Ranger]] [[Clieg Whitsun]].<ref>{{Cite_web|url=http://www.starwarz.com/starkiller/scripts/thestarwars_rough_draft.htm|title=THE STAR WARS by George Lucas - Rough Draft|work=Starkiller - The Jedi Bendu Script Site|archivedate=20021020150658}}</ref> In [[1975]]'s [[Adventures of the Starkiller, Episode I: The Star Wars]], Antilles is himself an Aquillian Ranger and an agent of [[Annikin Starkiller|the Starkiller]];<ref>{{Cite_web|url=http://www.starwarz.com/starkiller/scripts/thestarwars_second_draft.htm|title=ADVENTURES OF THE STARKILLER (episode one) - "The Star Wars" by George Lucas|work=Starkiller - The Jedi Bendu Script Site|archivedate=20020809190949}}</ref> later drafts cemented the character as the father of Princess Leia of [[Ogana Major]].<ref name="definitive">''[[The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film]]''</ref> When Ogana Major was renamed Alderaan, the word "Ogana" became Leia's last name, albeit slightly respelled.<ref name="Alderaan Databank">{{DB|location|alderaan|Alderaan|archivedate=20110819181653}}</ref> Bail Antilles was accordingly renamed Bail Organa, and went on to be mentioned by name in both the script and [[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|novelization]] of the original ''Star Wars'' film,<ref name="Databank" /> although he was referred to simply as Leia's father in the film itself.<ref name="Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" /> [[Star Wars (1977) 2|An issue]] of the film's [[Star Wars comic books|comic book]] adaptation erroneously calls Leia's father Bail Antilles.<ref name="Star Wars 2">[[Star Wars (1977) 2|''Star Wars'' (1977) 2]]</ref> Organa first appeared in [[1981]]'s [[Star Wars (radio)|''Star Wars'' radio drama]], where he was called "Prestor" in the closing credits. Taking the cue that "Bail" might be a title, [[A. C. Crispin]] named the character "Bail Prestor Organa" in her [[1997]] novel ''[[The Paradise Snare]]''.<ref name="Databank" />
Organa was slated to appear in [[1999]]'s [[Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace|''Star Wars'': Episode I ''The Phantom Menace'']], and was written into the screenplay as the seconder of Queen Amidala's call for a [[Vote of No Confidence/Legends|Vote of No Confidence]] in Chancellor Valorum's leadership.<ref name="Databank" /> ''Star Wars'' creator George Lucas initially approached the [[Wikipedia:England|English]] actor [[Wikipedia:Ray Winstone|Ray Winstone]] to portray Princess Leia's stepfather. The two met in a hotel in the [[Wikipedia:West End of London|West End]] of [[Wikipedia:London|London]], but the meeting did not go to plan. Winstone was admittedly inebriated from the night before when he turned up for the audition.<ref name="AFI">{{Blogspot|blogspoturl=starwarsaficionado|url=2012/05/ray-winstone-episode-is-almost-bail.html|blogspotname=Star Wars Aficionado Magazine|postname=Ray Winstone: Episode I's almost Bail|archivedate=20170623065328}}</ref> On his part, Lucas felt the effects of the jet-lag, which prompted him to yawn regularly. Additionally, Winstone asserts that Lucas instantly knew he was wrong for the part as soon as the actor walked in the room, but chose to relay the message through a third party&mdash;something at which Winstone took umbrage.<ref name="Contact">{{Cite_web|url=http://www.contactmusic.net/ray-winstone/news/ray-winstones-drunk-star-wars-audition_1309111|title=Ray Winstone's Drunk Star Wars Audition|archivedate=20170912145644}}</ref>
Eventually, actor [[Adrian Dunbar]] was cast in the role and filmed the scenes, although they were ultimately cut from the film's final product. In his [[2001]] novel ''[[Cloak of Deception]]'', author [[James Luceno]] described Dunbar's appearance when writing the character of Bail Antilles, a character mentioned briefly in Episode I who had been intended to be a separate character from Organa, despite both being Senators from Alderaan named Bail.<ref name="Databank" /> When [[Jimmy Smits]] was cast as Organa for [[2002]]'s [[Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones|''Star Wars'': Episode II ''Attack of the Clones'']],<ref name="Casting Update">{{SWArchive|url=episode-ii/bts/production/news20000713.html|text=Casting Update: Jimmy Smits|archivedate=20050206125855}}</ref> the ''Star Wars'' [[Star Wars Legends|Expanded Universe]] visually solidified Dunbar's character as Antilles, and Smits's as Organa.<ref>{{Hnn|48|news/13321_3.html|Senator Horox Ryyder Retires|https://web.archive.org/web/20130106094935/http://www.holonetnews.com:80/48/news/13321_3.html}}</ref> Although the issue has been clarified, it is noteworthy that some official materials related to Episode I went to print in 1999 identifying Dunbar's character as Bail Organa.<ref name="Chee">{{Blog|holocron|29|Mistaken Identities|Keeper of the Holocron's Blog|Leland Chee|archivedate=20090405061828}}</ref>
===Portrayal===
{{Quote|I'd thought of Jimmy for the role before George Lucas had even confirmed the character's appearance. Then completely independently, his agents let me know that he would love to be involved in a Star Wars project. It worked out great.|Episode II Casting Director Robin Gurland|<ref name="Casting Update" />}}
[[Stephen Elliott]] voiced Organa in the ''Star Wars'' radio dramatization.<ref name="ANH Radio" /> Adrian Dunbar played the character in scenes from ''Star Wars'' Episode I that were ultimately excised from the film,<ref name="Databank" /> and Jimmy Smits took over the role in Episodes II and [[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith|III]].{{Fact}} Smits's likeness has since been used to represent the character.<ref name="NEC" /><ref name="The Force Unleashed VG" /><ref name="The Force Unleashed (comic)">[[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (comic)|''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'' comic]]</ref> Episode II Casting Director [[Robin Gurland]] was considering Smits for the role of Organa when his agents contacted her and informed her that he was interested in becoming involved with ''Star Wars''.<ref name="Casting Update" /> Smits later returned to the role by voicing Organa in [[2008]]'s [[video game]] [[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (video game)|''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'']], and [[Phil LaMarr]] provided the character's voice in the television series ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''.{{Fact}}
===In ''Star Wars'' media===
In addition to appearing in Episodes II and III of the primary ''Star Wars'' saga,{{Fact}} Organa has appeared in a number of works of the Expanded Universe. Prior to the ''Star Wars'' [[prequel trilogy]], he was featured in the ''Star Wars'' radio drama<ref name="ANH Radio" /> and the novel ''The Paradise Snare''.<ref name="The Paradise Snare">''[[The Paradise Snare]]''</ref> More recently, he has appeared in a number of materials related to the Clone Wars, both in the [[Clone Wars multimedia project|original multimedia project]]<ref name="Republic 61: Dead Ends" /><ref name="Star Wars Republic 63: Striking from the Shadows">[[Republic 63|''Republic'' 63]]</ref><ref name="Labyrinth of Evil" /> and the more recent one.<ref name="Wild Space" /><ref name="Senate Murders" /><ref name="Cat and Mouse" />


===Non-canon history===
===Non-canon history===
[[Aidan Hennessy]], author of the [[StarWars.com]] [[Databank (original)|Databank]] ''[[What's The Story?]]'' entry on [[Pello Scrambas]], has stated that Scrambas's entry was originally written as indicating that Organa's marriage to Queen Breha was arranged by Jedi Master Jorus C'baoth in order to end the Alderaan Ascendancy Contention. The idea was omitted from the published entry, however.<ref name="Scrambas">{{Blog|QuentinGeorge|3|Pello Scrambas&hellip;uh&hellip;.Scambras&hellip;.whatever - Behind the Scenes|Do Nautolans Dream of Aquatic Sheep?|Aidan Hennessy|archivedate=20070912024507}}</ref> A [[Infinities|non-canon]] dark side ending of ''The Force Unleashed'' sees Organa die aboard the ''Death Star'' after being shot by Imperial stormtroopers.<ref name="The Force Unleashed VG" />
[[Aidan Hennessy]], author of the [[StarWars.com]] [[Databank (original)|Databank]] ''[[What's The Story?]]'' entry on [[Pello Scrambas]], has stated that Scrambas's entry was originally written as indicating that Organa's marriage to Queen Breha was arranged by Jedi Master Jorus C'baoth in order to end the Alderaan Ascendancy Contention. The idea was omitted from the published entry, however.<ref name="Scrambas">{{Blog|QuentinGeorge|3|Pello Scrambas&hellip;uh&hellip;.Scambras&hellip;.whatever - Behind the Scenes|Do Nautolans Dream of Aquatic Sheep?|Aidan Hennessy|archivedate=20070912024507}}</ref>


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*[[Darth Plagueis (audiobook)|''Darth Plagueis'' audiobook]]
*''[[Jedi Quest: The Way of the Apprentice]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Jedi Quest: The Dangerous Games]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Jedi Quest: The False Peace]]''
*{{Hnn|47|news/13314_3.html|Senate Approves Transit Tax|https://web.archive.org/web/20130105202924/http://www.holonetnews.com:80/47/news/13314_3.html}}
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*{{Hnn|51|news/13411_1.html|Coruscant Restricts Immigration|https://web.archive.org/web/20040502072406/http://www.holonetnews.com:80/51/news/13411_1.html}}
*{{Hnn|52|news/13418_4.html|Greyshade Proposes Gambling as Revenue|https://web.archive.org/web/20130728123342/http://www.holonetnews.com/52/news/13418_4.html}}
*{{Hnn|54|regional/1352_1.html|Yag'Dhul Secedes|https://web.archive.org/web/20130104022224/http://www.holonetnews.com:80/54/regional/1352_1.html}}
*{{Hnn|56|news/13516_3.html|Loyalist Committee Split on Vote|https://web.archive.org/web/20130108034133/http://www.holonetnews.com:80/56/news/13516_3.html}}
*[[Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones|''Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones'' comic]]
*[[Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (novelization)|''Star Wars'': Episode II ''Attack of the Clones'' novelization]]
*[[Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (unabridged audiobook)|''Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones'' unabridged audiobook]]
*[[Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones'' junior novel]]
*[[Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (PhotoComic)|''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones'' PhotoComic]]
*{{Film|II}}
*''[[Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Movie Storybook]]'' {{Po}}
*[[Outward Bound (Living Force adventure)|''Outward Bound'']] {{Mo}}
*[[Secrets of the Jedi (novel)|''Secrets of the Jedi'']] {{Mo}}
*[[Republic 61|''Republic'' 61]]
*[[Republic 63|''Republic'' 63]]
*[[Republic 64|''Republic'' 64]] {{Mo}}
*{{InsiderCite|68|Republic HoloNet News Core Edition 14:7:02}}
*{{InsiderCite|73|Republic HoloNet News Core Edition 15:01:13}}
*{{TCWUKCite|6.32|The Fear Architects}} {{Vision|[[Obi-Wan Kenobi/Legends|Obi-Wan Kenobi]]}}
*{{TCW|Cat and Mouse}}
*{{TCW|Supply Lines}}
*''[[The Clone Wars: Wild Space]]''
*[[The Clone Wars: Wild Space (audiobook)|''The Clone Wars: Wild Space'' audiobook]]
*{{TCW|The Zillo Beast Strikes Back}}
*{{TCW|Senate Spy}}
*{{TCW|Lightsaber Lost}} {{C|Appears in "Newsreel" only}}
*{{TCW|The Mandalore Plot}} {{C|Appears in "Newsreel" only}}
*{{TCW|Corruption (episode)|Corruption}} {{Mo}}
*{{TCW|Assassin (episode)|Assassin}}
*{{TCW|Evil Plans}}
*{{TCW|Hostage Crisis}}
*{{TCW|Hunt for Ziro}} {{C|Appears in "Newsreel" only}}
*''[[Clone Wars Gambit: Stealth]]''
*[[Clone Wars Gambit: Stealth (audiobook)|''Clone Wars Gambit: Stealth'' audiobook]]
*''[[Clone Wars Gambit: Siege]]''
*[[Clone Wars Gambit: Siege (audiobook)|''Clone Wars Gambit: Siege'' audiobook]]
*{{TCW|Heroes on Both Sides}}
*{{TCW|Pursuit of Peace}}
*{{TCW|Senate Murders}}
*{{TCW|A Friend in Need}}
*{{TCW|Deception}}
*{{TCW|Crisis on Naboo}}
*{{TCW|The Jedi Who Knew Too Much}}
*{{TCW|The Wrong Jedi}}
*{{TCW|The Rise of Clovis}}
*{{TCW|The Disappeared, Part I}}
*[[Obsession 2|''Obsession'' 2]]
*[[Obsession 3|''Obsession'' 3]]
*[[Obsession 4|''Obsession'' 4]]
*{{CWACite|7|Spy Girls}}
*{{CWACite|5|Bailed Out}}
*''[[Labyrinth of Evil]]''
*''[[Reversal of Fortune]]''
*[[Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith|''Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith'' comic]]
*[[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (novelization)|''Star Wars'': Episode III ''Revenge of the Sith'' novelization]]
*[[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (unabridged audiobook)|''Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith'' unabridged audiobook]]
*[[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith'' junior novel]]
*[[Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith: Illustrated Screenplay|''Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith'' Illustrated Screenplay]]
*[[Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (PhotoComic)|''Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith'' PhotoComic]]
*{{Film|III}}
*{{TCWUKCite|volume=7|13|Memory Loss}}
*{{InsiderCite|84|Republic HoloNet News Special Inaugural Edition 16:5:241}}
*[[Kenobi (novel)|''Kenobi'']] {{Mo}}
*[[Kenobi (audiobook)|''Kenobi'' audiobook]] {{Mo}}
*''[[Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader]]''
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/dodcampaign|text=The Traitor's Gambit|int=The Traitor's Gambit|archivedate=20100118064618}}
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/dodcampaign|text=A Wretched Hive|int=A Wretched Hive (Dawn of Defiance)|archivedate=20100118064618}} {{Mo}}
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/dodcampaign|text=Echoes of the Jedi|int=Echoes of the Jedi|archivedate=20100118064618}} {{Mo}}
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/dodcampaign|text=The First to Strike|int=The First to Strike|archivedate=20100118064618}} {{Mo}}
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/dodcampaign|text=The Core of Corruption|int=The Core of Corruption|archivedate=20100118064618}} {{Mo}}
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/dodcampaign|text=A Reckoning of Wraiths|int=A Reckoning of Wraiths|archivedate=20100118064618}}
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/dodcampaign|text=The Gem of Alderaan|int=The Gem of Alderaan|archivedate=20100118064618}}
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/dodcampaign|text=Sword of the Empire|int=Sword of the Empire|archivedate=20100118064618}} {{Hologram}}
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/dodcampaign|text=Jaws of the Sarlacc|int=Jaws of the Sarlacc|archivedate=20100118064618}}
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20030320masquerade|text=Masquerade|int=Masquerade (online adventure)|archivedate=20091016060524}} {{Mo}}
*''[[The Last of the Jedi: The Desperate Mission]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Last of the Jedi: Master of Deception]]''
*''[[The Last of the Jedi: Reckoning]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Paradise Snare]]'' {{1stID}}
*''[[The Paradise Snare]]'' {{1stID}}
*{{Tales|11|The Princess Leia Diaries}}
*''[[Agent of the Empire – Hard Targets 1]]''
*''[[Agent of the Empire – Hard Targets 5]]''
*{{Tales|15|First Impressions}}
*[[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (comic)|''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'' comic]]
*[[The Force Unleashed (novel)|''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'' novel]]
*{{TFU}}
*[[The Force Unleashed II (novel)|''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II'' novel]]
*''[[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II]]'' {{C|Mentioned in "Databank" only}}
*{{InsiderCite|145|Constant Spirit (short story)|Constant Spirit}}
*''[[Interlude at Darkknell]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Interlude at Darkknell]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Shadow Games]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Domain of Evil]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Domain of Evil]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Two|story=Domain of Evil|stext=''Domain of Evil''}} {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Two|story=Domain of Evil|stext=''Domain of Evil''}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Rebel Dawn]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Rebel Dawn]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Farlander Papers]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Farlander Papers]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: Empire: Princess... Warrior]]'' {{Imo}}
*''[[Luke's Fate]]'' {{Imo}}
*''[[Luke's Fate]]'' {{Imo}}
*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' novel]] {{1stm}}
*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' novel]] {{1stm}}
*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' junior novel]] {{Imo}}
*[[Star Wars (radio)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' radio drama]] {{1st}}
*[[Star Wars (radio)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' radio drama]] {{1st}}
*{{Film|IV}} {{Mo}}
*{{Film|IV}} {{Mo}}
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*''[[Star Wars Journal: Captive to Evil]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars Journal: Captive to Evil]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Choose Your Own Star Wars Adventure: A New Hope]]''
*''[[Choose Your Own Star Wars Adventure: A New Hope]]''
*[[Death Star (novel)|''Death Star'']] {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: A Storybook]]'' {{Imo}}
*''[[Star Wars: A Storybook]]'' {{Imo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 1|''Star Wars'' (1977) 1]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 1|''Star Wars'' (1977) 1]] {{Mo}}
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*[[Star Wars (1977) 26|''Star Wars'' (1977) 26]] {{Imo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 26|''Star Wars'' (1977) 26]] {{Imo}}
*''[[Star Wars Missions 15: Voyage to the Underworld]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars Missions 15: Voyage to the Underworld]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Scoundrels]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[Scoundrels (audiobook)|''Scoundrels'' audiobook]] {{Mo}}
*''[[Rebel Force: Target]]'' {{Imo}}
*''[[Rebel Force: Hostage]]'' {{Flash}}
*''[[The Weapons Master!]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Weapons Master!]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Power Gem]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Power Gem]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[Allegiance (novel)|''Allegiance'']] {{Mo}}
*[[Allegiance (audiobook)|''Allegiance'' audiobook]] {{Mo}}
*''[[Rebel Force: Uprising]]'' {{Imo}}
*[[Empire 21|''Empire'' 21]] {{Imo}}
*''[[Razor's Edge]]'' {{Imo}}
*[[Razor's Edge (audiobook)|''Razor's Edge'' audiobook]] {{Imo}}
*''[[The Isis Coordinates]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Isis Coordinates]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Graveyard of Alderaan]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Graveyard of Alderaan]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|story=Graveyard of Alderaan|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Two}} {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|story=Graveyard of Alderaan|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Two}} {{Mo}}
*{{SWG|An Empire Divided}} {{Mo}} {{C|Interface icons}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 53|''Star Wars'' (1977) 53]] {{Imo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 53|''Star Wars'' (1977) 53]] {{Imo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 86|''Star Wars'' (1977) 86]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars (1977) 86|''Star Wars'' (1977) 86]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (novel)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' novel]] {{Mo}}
*[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (novel)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' novel]] {{Mo}}
*''[[The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader]]'' {{Flash}}
*''[[The Truce at Bakura]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Truce at Bakura]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Requiem for a Rogue]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: Requiem for a Rogue]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[X-Wing: The Bacta War]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[X-Wing: The Bacta War]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Dark Force Rising]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Dark Force Rising]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[Dark Force Rising (unabridged audiobook)|''Dark Force Rising'' audiobook]] {{Mo}}
*''[[The Last Command]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Last Command]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[The Last Command (unabridged audiobook)|''The Last Command'' audiobook]] {{Mo}}
*''[[The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi]]'' {{Flash}}
*''[[Jedi Search]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Jedi Search]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[Dark Apprentice (novel)|''Dark Apprentice'']] {{Mo}}
*[[Dark Apprentice (novel)|''Dark Apprentice'']] {{Mo}}
*''[[I, Jedi]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[I, Jedi]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{Tales|16|The Other (comic)|The Other}} {{Imo}}
*[[Children of the Jedi (novel)|''Children of the Jedi'']] {{Mo}}
*[[Children of the Jedi (novel)|''Children of the Jedi'']] {{Mo}}
*''[[Planet of Twilight]]'' {{Vision|[[Leia Organa Solo]]}}
*''[[Planet of Twilight]]'' {{Vision|[[Leia Organa Solo]]}}
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*''[[Ambush at Corellia]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Ambush at Corellia]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Specter of the Past]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Specter of the Past]]'' {{Mo}}
*[[Specter of the Past (unabridged audiobook)|''Specter of the Past'' unabridged audiobook]] {{Mo}}
*''[[Vision of the Future]]'' {{Imo}}
*''[[Vision of the Future]]'' {{Imo}}
*[[Vision of the Future (unabridged audiobook)|''Vision of the Future'' unabridged audiobook]] {{Imo}}
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Dark Tide I: Onslaught]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The New Jedi Order: Dark Journey]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Dark Nest III: The Swarm War]]'' {{Hologram}}
*[[Millennium Falcon (novel)|''Millennium Falcon'']] {{Mo}}
*[[Millennium Falcon (audiobook)|''Millennium Falcon'' audiobook]] {{Mo}}
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Omen]]'' {{Imo}}
*[[Fate of the Jedi: Omen (audiobook)|''Fate of the Jedi: Omen'' audiobook]] {{Imo}}
*''[[Fate of the Jedi: Allies]]'' {{Imo}}
*[[Fate of the Jedi: Allies (audiobook)|''Fate of the Jedi: Allies'' audiobook]] {{Imo}}
}}
}}
===Non-canon appearances===
*''[[LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars]]''
*''[[LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace]]''
*{{The Yoda Chronicles|Escape from the Jedi Temple}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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*''[[C-3PO: Tales of the Golden Droid]]''
*''[[C-3PO: Tales of the Golden Droid]]''
*[[The Essential Chronology (real-world book)|''The Essential Chronology'']]
}}
*''[[Rebellion Era Sourcebook]]''
*{{TCG|set=Attack of the Clones (TCG)|sformatted=''Attack of the Clones''|link=https://swtcg.com/Content/Images/Cards/AOTC/Bail_Organa_A.webp?v=2|cardname=Bail Organa (A)}}
*{{GamerCite|10|Galactic Power Brokers}}
*''[[Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: The Visual Dictionary]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: The Illustrated Companion]]''
*''[[The New Essential Guide to Characters]]''
*''[[Mythmaking: Behind the Scenes of Attack of the Clones]]''
*{{TCWA|set=Bail Organa}}
*{{FFCite|67|ORG 1-2, ''Bail Organa''}}
*{{FFCite|72|ORG 3-4, ''Bail Organa''}}
*{{FFCite|140|FAM 1-2, ''Skywalker Family Tree''}}
*{{HasbroCite|set=Star Wars Saga|pack=Bail Organa (Alderaan Senator)|altlink=https://www.rebelscum.com/sw0333bailorgana.asp}}
*''[[Coruscant and the Core Worlds]]''
*''[[Hero's Guide]]''
*{{InsiderCite|75|Prequel Update}}
*{{HasbroCite|set=Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (toy line)|text=''Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith''|pack=Bail Organa (Republic Senator)|altlink=https://www.rebelscum.com/rots0515bailorgana.asp}}
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*''[[Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: The Visual Dictionary]]''
*''[[The Art of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]]''
*''[[The Making of Star Wars Revenge of the Sith]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Incredible Cross-Sections]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Scrapbook]]''
*{{SWMiniCite|set=Revenge of the Sith|pack=Bail Organa|link=swminiROTS05organa.asp|archivedate=20170615215724}}
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*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20050728a|text=Heroes of ''Revenge of the Sith''|int=Heroes of Revenge of the Sith|archivedate=20091016033515}}
*{{InsiderCite|84|Guide to the Grand Army of the Republic}}
*''[[Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide]]''
*''[[Dressing a Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars]]''
*''[[The New Essential Chronology]]''
*''[[Star Wars Chronicles: The Prequels]]''
*{{InsiderCite|85|Who's Who in the Delegation of 2000}}
*{{HasbroCite|set=Star Wars: The Saga Collection|pack=Separation of the Twins - Infant Luke Skywalker (with Obi-Wan Kenobi)|altlink=https://www.rebelscum.com/sw05SotTluke.asp}}
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*''[[Star Wars: Empire at War: Prima Official Game Guide]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Comics Companion]]''
*{{InsiderCite|87|Order 66: Destroy All Jedi}}
*''[[Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption Expansion: Prima Official Game Guide]]''
*{{HasbroCite|set=Star Wars Saga|pack=Obi-Wan Kenobi & Bail Organa (Dark Horse Comics' Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith)|altlink=https://www.rebelscum.com/TACcomicpacksWMOWKBA.asp}}
*''[[Star Wars: Complete Cross-Sections]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide: Special Edition]]''
*[[Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force (real-life book)|''Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force'']]
*[[Starships of the Galaxy (Saga Edition)|''Starships of the Galaxy'' (Saga Edition)]]
*{{HasbroCite|set=Star Wars: The Legacy Collection|pack=Bail Organa|altlink=https://www.rebelscum.com/TLC26bail.asp}}
*{{HasbroCite|set=Star Wars: The Legacy Collection|pack=Breha Organa|altlink=https://www.rebelscum.com/TLC27breha.asp}}
*''[[Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 5]]''
*{{InsiderCite|100|The 100 Greatest Things About Star Wars... Ever!}}
*''[[Threats of the Galaxy]]''
*''[[The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed]]''
*''[[Star Wars Annual 2009]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: Prima Official Game Guide]]''
*''[[The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]''
*''[[Star Wars Fandex Deluxe Edition]]''
*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 29]]''
*{{InsiderCite|106|Sound Unleashed}}
*''[[The Clone Wars Campaign Guide]]''
*{{Topps|set=2009 Topps Star Wars Galaxy Series 4|cardname=The Last Sunrise}}
*''[[Rebellion Era Campaign Guide]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Visual Guide Ultimate Battles]]''
*''[[The Essential Atlas]]''
*{{Hyperspace|url=fans/hyperspace/source/nagai11202009/index.html|text=The Forgotten War: The Nagai and the Tofs|int=The Forgotten War: The Nagai and the Tofs}}
*{{Topps|set=2009 Topps Star Wars: The Clone Wars Widevision}}
*''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars: New Battlefronts: The Visual Guide]]''
*{{InsiderCite|123|Secrets of the Force}}
*{{Topps|set=2011 Topps Star Wars Galaxy Series 6|cardname=A Sad Farewell}}
*{{InsiderCite|125|50 Great Reasons to Rewatch Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season Three|50 Great Reasons to Rewatch ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' Season Three}}
*''[[Star Wars Character Encyclopedia]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Incredible Vehicles]]''
*{{InsiderCite|128|Classic Moment}}
*{{DB|character|bailorgana|Organa, Bail|archivedate=20110209094446}}
*{{DB|location|alderaan|Alderaan|archivedate=20110819181653}}
*{{DB|vehicle|bailspeeder|airspeeder, Bail Organa's|archivedate=20110821025436}}
*{{DB|character|amidala|Amidala, Padmé|archivedate=20110501123741}}
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*{{DB|droid|bettybot|BD-3000 luxury droid|archivedate=20100328095148}}
*{{DB|character|garmbeliblis|Bel Iblis, Garm|archivedate=20100209154614}}
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*{{DB|starship|grievousfighter|General Grievous' starfighter|archivedate=20100328020754}}
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*{{DB|character|zettjukassa|Jukassa, Zett|archivedate=20100210022230}}
*{{DB|character|obiwankenobi|Kenobi, Obi-Wan (Ben)|archivedate=20110912010452}}
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*{{DB|character|corlametonae|Metonae, Corla|archivedate=20110524235800}}
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*{{DB|character|winter|Winter|archivedate=20101126071145}}
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*{{DB|character|fangzar|Zar, Fang|archivedate=20100209184247}}
*{{InsiderCite|131|We Need to Talk About Jar Jar}}
*''[[Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Secret Life of Droids]]''
*''[[The Essential Guide to Warfare]]''
*''[[Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide: Updated and Expanded]]''
*''[[The Essential Reader's Companion]]''
*{{Topps|set=2012 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Series 1|cardname=Bail Organa (Alderaan Viceroy)}}
*''[[Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Knight]]''
*{{InsiderCite|137|Guide to the Galaxy!}}
*''[[Star Wars: The Legendary Yoda]]''
*{{FFCite|y=2013|5|LEI 1-4, ''Princess Leia Organa''}}
*''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Episode Guide]]''
*{{SW|url=news/the-droids-re-animated-part-1|text=The Droids Re-Animated, Part 1|int=The Droids Re-Animated}}
*[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook|''Star Wars: Edge of the Empire'' Core Rulebook]]
*{{FFGTCG|set=Edge of Darkness|cardname=Bail Organa}}
*[[Star Wars: Complete Vehicles (2013)|''Star Wars: Complete Vehicles'']]
*{{SW|url=news/convenient-daily-departures-the-history-of-star-tours|text=Convenient Daily Departures: The History of ''Star Tours''|int=Convenient Daily Departures: The History of Star Tours}}
*{{SW|url=news/viva-space-vegas-the-history-of-the-marvelous-wheel-part-1|text=Viva Space Vegas! The History of the Marvelous Wheel, Part 1|int=Viva Space Vegas! The History of the Marvelous Wheel}}
*{{Topps|set=2013 Topps Star Wars Illustrated: A New Hope|cardname=The Death Star Revealed}}
*{{Topps|set=2013 Topps Star Wars Illustrated: A New Hope|cardname=Dinner with Lord Tion}}
*{{Topps|set=2013 Topps Star Wars Illustrated: A New Hope|cardname=Death of Lord Tion}}
*{{Topps|set=2013 Topps Star Wars Illustrated: A New Hope|cardname=Forward to the Future}}
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*''[[Star Wars: Sith Wars]]''
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"We will never betray the legacy of the Jedi. I will never surrender the Republic to the Sith."
―Bail Organa[7]

Bail Prestor Organa (formally styled as His Serene Highness, Prince Bail Organa, First Chairman and Viceroy of Alderaan) was a Human male who served as the First Chairman and Viceroy of Alderaan, and served in the Galactic Senate as the Senator of the Alderaan sector from 32 BBY to 19 BBY. Subsequently, he was Senator of the Alderaan sector of the Imperial Senate from 19 BBY to 1 BBY. He was Princess Leia Organa's adoptive father and a friend of Jedi Masters Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Rahm Kota, and Jedi Knight Ylenic It'kla. He was also a friend and colleague of Leia's biological mother, Senator Padmé Amidala, and was present when Leia and her twin brother Luke Skywalker were born. He was married to Queen Breha Organa. One of the main founders of the Rebel Alliance, he was killed when the Death Star obliterated Alderaan. In the Alliance and its successor states, the New Republic and Galactic Federation of Free Alliances, he was respected as a martyr who died for his cause.

Biography

Early life

Bail Prestor Organa, a male Human, was a native of Alderaan,[1] a planet of pristine beauty the inhabitants of which were among the Core Founders of the Galactic Republic.[11] Born in 67 BBY,[2] his parents were two of the most important people on his homeworld. His mother Mazicia was the reigning queen of Alderaan,[12] and his father belonged to the prestigious House of Organa,[13] one of the princely dynasties among which the crown of Alderaan traditionally befell.[14] He also had three sisters: Rouge, Celly, and Tia.[15] Additionally, his maternal uncle Tayvor Mandirly was a notorious agricultural expert.[6] Like all the scions of his noble bloodline, the young Organa enjoyed a golden childhood. While he always had all the material things he needed, Organa's parents were careful never to spoil him.[6] As a youth, Bail Organa was trained to eventually take up Alderaan's seat in the Galactic Senate. Despite the rampant corruption that had spread its tentacles to most of the political class, the actions of civic-minded statesmen such as Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum finally convinced Organa that he could do well in the Senate.

Bail Organa, Viceroy and Senator

Despite his pampered upbringing, Organa maintained many personal acquaintances across Alderaan which crossed class boundaries. Taking an interest in the son of two archivists at the Royal Library of Alderaan, Organa championed the young Halagad Ventor's education and assisted him in his rise through the academy system. The two swiftly became friends and it wasn't long before Ventor was a welcomed presence around House Organa. Inspired by Ventor's desires to become a Jedi, Organa assisted the youth in pursuing his dreams by granting him access to both mental and physical training across Alderaan.[16] In 32 BBY,[17] Bail Organa's future ascent to the position of viceroy was put into question. That year, Alderaan was wracked by the Alderaan Ascendancy Contention, a bitter feud between House Organa and the rival House Antilles over which family had the proper claim to the title of viceroy.[18] After three deadlocked votes, the High Council of Alderaan[19] appealed to the Galactic Senate for mediation, and a special dispatch led by the Jedi Master Jorus C'baoth was sent to oversee the dispute. During this time, Organa became acquainted with the Jedi Knight Everen Ettene who championed his cause and the two maintained a positive relationship.[16] In less than one month, C'baoth guided the tribunal to a decision that favored the Organas. Subsequently, Organa's father was made viceroy[13] and the rivaling families were joined together in marriage at the Jedi's behest.[18]

In the wake of the standoff, the victorious Organa family decided to celebrate by sending young Organa, his sister Tia and the Ventor family as their representatives to the Okonomo Retreat on the beautiful island resort. Eager to spend the holiday hunting manka cats that roamed wild on the island, Organa did not reprimand his sister or his friend as they made passes at each other. Despite Tia's proposed marriage to a nobleman of House Vandron, she pursued her brother's friend during the trip all while Organa turned a blind eye. The three were out hunting when Organa received word that a terrible tragedy had befallen the retreat. A madman had infiltrated the dinner and had infected the gathered nobility with a hive virus which provoked anthropophagitism in its victims. Among the victims were both of Ventor's parents', Ean and Zollet, who in their madness ate each other before being consumed by the madman.[16]

At some point when it seemed that the old Republic was already crumbling, a group of Alderaanian scouts under the responsibility of First Chairman Organa discovered the remote and mineral-rich planet of Isis. Bail Organa, who foresaw a time of turmoil in the not-too-distant future, chose to to keep information about this world secret, only revealing its existence to his close political allies.[20]

Becoming a Senator

Warning: The following section is cut content. It contains information cut from the final release of a Star Wars medium or otherwise unpublished. Everything said in this section and not elsewhere did not happen in the "proper" Star Wars Legends continuity.

In 32 BBY, the peaceful planet Naboo was invaded by the droid army of the Trade Federation, a labyrinthine organization of trade officials, which provoked a crisis in the Galactic Senate. Padmé Amidala, queen of the Naboo, came to plead her case before the Senate and, seeing that Valorum would not react, she called for a Vote of No Confidence in the Chancellor.[21] Despite not being a senator, Bail Organa was present in the plenary chamber, and he stepped out to second the motion,[22] as did the Roonan delegate Edcel Bar Gane.[23] Before the chair could find a motive to postpone the vote, Organa argued that the motion could suffer no delay, since it was on the floor and had to be voted during the ongoing session.[22]

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Senator Bail Organa of Alderaan in 22 BBY

Following the election of Palpatine as Supreme Chancellor, Senator Bail Antilles chose to retire, and Organa succeeded him.[24] In order to occupy that position, he was forced to abandon his viceroyship, delegating his powers to a regent.[25] Though a new Senator, he quickly gained the ear of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, agreeing with his view on bureaucratic stagnation.[4] He also established political relationships with other like minded Senators, including Garm Bel Iblis of Corellia, Padmé Amidala of Naboo, Doman Beruss of Illodia, and Mon Mothma of Chandrila, with whom he had a very good personal friendship. His residence on Coruscant during his time as a Senator was called Cantham House, although he had an apartment in 500 Republica as well. Organa also became close friends with former Chancellor Valorum. Despite his elevated position, Organa remained committed to his friends. Approached by Halagad Ventor after the young man had spent some time at the Jedi academy on Almas, Ventor expressed frustration regarding his inability to find a master that would train him in the ways of the Jedi. To assist, Organa arranged for a meeting with his old contact within the Order: Everen Ettene. Speaking with the Jedi Knight and vouching for Ventor's dedication and hard-work, Ettene saw something of herself in Ventor and agreed to train the unconventional Padawan.[16]

In 28 BBY, Organa took in his turn the mantle of viceroy,[26] which he would keep till his death.[3]

The Clone Wars

Rising concerns

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Organa in his modified Narglatch XJ-2 airspeeder

As the Clone Wars dragged on, Organa became concerned about Palpatine's growing powers. Because of his newfound relationship with Kenobi, Organa started cultivating a friendly relationship with the Jedi High Council, which was also concerned, and began seeking out similarly wary Senators. As a diplomat, Organa was often on the front lines of the war; he was engaged in actual fighting during both the Battle of Boz Pity[27] and the Battle of Coruscant, although he fought involuntarily in the latter.[28] He also visited Qalydon[18] and Metalorn,[29] and served with and befriended Giles Durane, saving the man's life on more than one occasion.[30]

Last days of the Republic

"What's going on here?"
"There's been a rebellion, sir. Don't worry. The situation is under control. [raises weapon] I'm sorry, sir. It's time for you to leave."
"And so it is."
―Bail Organa and clone commander Appo[8]
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Bail Organa discusses the formation of the Rebel Alliance with like-minded Senators.

During the Great Jedi Purge, after witnessing clone troopers gun down Padawan Zett Jukassa, Organa was determined to intercept any surviving Jedi before they "walked into this catastrophe." Organa managed to locate and rescue Masters Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi. When he took them back to Coruscant, he sat with Padmé Amidala as Palpatine declared himself Galactic Emperor. Despite his revulsion at the concept, Amidala told him to vote in favor of Palpatine, both being outnumbered and realizing the added benefits that time and access to Imperial knowledge would have on a resistance movement.[8]

After Yoda's failed attempt to kill Palpatine at the Grand Convocation Chamber of the Senate Building, Organa managed to rescue the Jedi Master before security could find him. They then fled Coruscant to the planetoid Polis Massa and contacted Kenobi on the planet Mustafar. Kenobi, having defeated his former apprentice Anakin Skywalker who had fallen to the dark side of the Force, arrived with the droids C-3PO and R2-D2 and a pregnant Padmé, who was in a critical condition. The medical team who tried to save her discovered that she was dying, having apparently lost the will to live. However, before her death Padmé managed to give birth to healthy twins, Luke and Leia Skywalker.[8]

Adopting Leia

Organa also took the droids into his service (and ordered C-3PO's memory wiped to keep the chatty droid from someday accidentally revealing Leia's true parentage[7]), placing them in the care of Tantive IV's captain Raymus Antilles. Along with Mon Mothma, Organa attended Padmé's funeral on Naboo.[8] He continued to serve in the Senate well into the days of the Galactic Empire, where he remained a representative for Alderaan until his adopted daughter Leia took over one year before the Battle of Yavin.[15] Bail was one of the few people in the galaxy who were aware that Palpatine was a Sith Lord, presumably having been informed of this by Yoda.[7][31]

Despite the Viceroy's sheer affection for his daughter, on the whole, the young Leia had far more meals with servants and household droids than with Organa.[32] He mostly entrusted the princess' education to an army of experts, which included Amidala's former handmaiden Sabé, who tutored her in matters of court etiquette and diplomacy,[33] the scholar Arn Horada, who instructed her in galactic politics and history,[34] and the former senator of the Thesme sector Silya Shessaun.[35] While Queen Breha had been extensively involved with Leia's education in the latter's early years,[36] the princess' later girlhood was was mainly marked by the Viceroy's sisters, Rouge, Celly and Tia Organa.[15]

Father of the Rebellion

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Organa, with his daughter, in the home of Kento and Galen Marek on Kashyyyk

Bail Organa was instrumental to the creation of the Alliance to Restore the Republic, together with Senators Mothma and Bel Iblis.

Several months after the foundation of the Empire, Organa met with the crew of the Banshee on Alderaan, to discuss resistance to the new regime. In the Grand Hall of the Royal Palace of Alderaan, Organa received the rebel agents, and sent them on a mission to Felucia to rescue the disillusioned Imperial Admiral Gilder Varth from the detention facility on that planet.[37]

Small, covert operations like this were typical during the first decade of the Empire. Organized resistance did not come until later. A significant event that spurred Organa and his allies to discuss open rebellion was the Ghorman Massacre in circa 18 BBY: during a protest against Imperial taxation on the planet Ghorman in the Sern sector, Wilhuff Tarkin landed his ship right on the protesters, injuring and killing hundreds. This horrified many, but the Emperor was pleased and gave Tarkin a promotion. In secret, Organa and Mothma, sometimes accompanied by Bel Iblis, began having regular meetings in Organa's Coruscant residence to discuss organized resistance.

Despite these ties to the Rebellion, Organa was outwardly one of the most loyal of Imperial Senators, and greatly respected by many. This could be why Emperor Palpatine never attempted to kill him, while showing no such restraint with his fellow Alliance co-founders.

A historical moment for the Rebellion was the signing of the Corellian Treaty in circa 2 BBY. Signed by Organa, Mothma, and Bel Iblis, with Marek and Kota also present, the document formalized the relationship between the Corellian, Alderaanian and Chandrilan resistance forces, respectively, from a loose coalition to an organized rebellion—the Alliance to Restore the Republic. However, Darth Vader arrived moments later and his stormtroopers arrested Bail and everyone else. Bail ordered the holodroid PROXY to cut off Leia's transmission so that Vader would not know she was involved. Marek was really Vader's secret apprentice, and had lured the Senators willing to rebel against Emperor Palpatine into the open. Bail and the other Senators were taken to the under construction Death Star I, and it seemed that the Rebellion was doomed before it even began.[10]

Mothma and Bel Iblis often clashed on strategy and policy, and it was usually Organa that kept the new Alliance from splitting apart.

In 1 BBY, leaders of the Alliance decided to set their new secret headquarters on the fourth moon of Yavin Prime after being forced to secretly abandon their former base on Dantooine.[source?] Should that base ever be discovered by the Empire, Organa created a holocron encased in near-indestructible phrik, which contained a list of possible replacement planets. The former senator kept that precious holocron with him on Alderaan.[38]

Death

"It was night in our palace—were you awake or asleep, with mother... or alone?"
―Leia Organa ponders what Bail's last moments of life were like[39]
Bail and Breha Organa's death during the destruction of Alderaan

In 0 BBY, after acquiring Imperial plans to the Death Star, Organa sent his daughter, Leia, on a mission to recruit exiled Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi for the Rebel cause. However, Leia was arrested above Tatooine by Darth Vader himself. Back on Alderaan, her father received a falsified report stating that the Tantive IV had encountered an unexpected meteorite field it could not avoid, and had gone down with all hands on board.[40] Princess Leia and Obi-Wan Kenobi never made it to Alderaan, and the planet was about to face certain doom.[3] On a warm evening late in the spring,[15] Bail Organa perished when Wilhuff Tarkin, now a Grand Moff, ordered the destruction of Alderaan using the Death Star's superlaser, annihilating its population. Organa was among the 2 billion people who died instantly.[3]

Personality and traits

"Do not expect to be applauded when you do the right thing, and do not expect to be forgiven when you err. But even your enemies will respect commitment—and a conscience at peace is worth more than a thousand tainted victories."
―Bail Organa, to young Mon Mothma[41]
Bail Organa together with fellow Senator Mon Mothma

Bail Organa was a tall, dark-haired Human with tan skin and brown eyes,[8] whose traits were regarded as aesthetically pleasing by other members of his species. He was known for wearing elegant and meticulous clothes in the style of the Republic Classic era.[31] A self-aware politician, Bail Organa always appeared neatly presented. But the senator's rigor was not only about appearance; unlike many self-absorbed and corrupt delegates, Organa took his senatorial duties seriously. He spent much of his free time working on both legislative and domestic matters.[6] In the ancient times, his professionalism would have been considered with respect. However, amid the moral decay of the dying Republic, Organa's impassioned defense of the civic virtue was often derided by his corrupted peers.[42] However, despite his undeniable diplomatic skills and usually reserved behavior, Organa could appear casual to the point that Obi-Wan Kenobi once compared him to a Corellian bartender—except for the profanities.[6]

Organa was very devoted to preserving peace throughout the galaxy and was one of the few Senators who was not corrupted by power or by Chancellor Palpatine. He was very loyal to the Republic and the Jedi Order and did everything he could to help the Jedi during Order 66 and the Jedi Purge. He believed that without the Republic, the galaxy would fall into chaos and without the Jedi Order there would be no peacekeepers to help bring an end to chaos. Organa was strong minded and refused to submit to the rule of Emperor Palpatine. He also displayed enough courage to stand up to the Emperor himself telling him that if he and his allies were to die the Emperor would only cause more people to hate him.[10]

Although an intelligent man and an innovative strategist, Organa tended to act on faith instead of playing safe. He was not afraid to take risks if the benefits justified the costs, and he would learn quickly from his mistakes. For a politician, Organa had unusual skills such as the ability to pilot a starship by himself.[6] A polyglot, Organa could speak not only Galactic Basic Standard, but also Shyriiwook, Mon Calamarian,[43] and Gran.[4]

As a private man, Organa was also a loving husband to his wife Breha, whom he called "my dove." During the time of the Republic, his Senatorial duties kept him away from Alderaan, and Bail Organa could rarely spend much time with his wife in Aldera. Although he qualified himself as a "neglectful husband", he paid the Queen lightning visits whenever possible.[44] Later in life, the Viceroy Organa also became a loving father to Leia, his adopted daughter.[36] When the opportunity arose, Organa enjoyed a good drink. He was known to favor Blackmoon ale with a twist of blue sarsata peel and white wine produced by the House of Organa's own vineyard;[6] Algarine wines were his favorite vintage.[15]

Behind the scenes

Origins

"I am Bail Antilles... I serve THE FORCE OF OTHERS... We are agents of the Starkiller... He has been expecting you..."
―An early incarnation of Bail Organa, in a rough draft of Star Wars[src]
Jimmy Smits portrayed Bail Organa in the latter two episodes of the prequel trilogy.

The origins of the character of Bail Organa can be found in the early drafts of the original Star Wars film. George Lucas's 132-page rough draft of "The Star Wars", completed in May 1974, includes a character named Bail Antilles who is a galactic trader and a confederate of the Aquillian Ranger Clieg Whitsun.[45] In 1975's Adventures of the Starkiller, Episode I: The Star Wars, Antilles is himself an Aquillian Ranger and an agent of the Starkiller;[46] later drafts cemented the character as the father of Princess Leia of Ogana Major.[47] When Ogana Major was renamed Alderaan, the word "Ogana" became Leia's last name, albeit slightly respelled.[48] Bail Antilles was accordingly renamed Bail Organa, and went on to be mentioned by name in both the script and novelization of the original Star Wars film,[1] although he was referred to simply as Leia's father in the film itself.[3] An issue of the film's comic book adaptation erroneously calls Leia's father Bail Antilles.[49] Organa first appeared in 1981's Star Wars radio drama, where he was called "Prestor" in the closing credits. Taking the cue that "Bail" might be a title, A. C. Crispin named the character "Bail Prestor Organa" in her 1997 novel The Paradise Snare.[1]

Non-canon history

Aidan Hennessy, author of the StarWars.com Databank What's The Story? entry on Pello Scrambas, has stated that Scrambas's entry was originally written as indicating that Organa's marriage to Queen Breha was arranged by Jedi Master Jorus C'baoth in order to end the Alderaan Ascendancy Contention. The idea was omitted from the published entry, however.[50]

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13  Organa, Bail in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Non-Canon Ref
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
  5. ↑ Star Wars (radio)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 The Clone Wars: Wild Space
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith novelization
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
  9. ↑ Rebel Dawn
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
  11. ↑ File:SWTOR mini.png Star Wars: The Old Republic—Codex: "History of Alderaan"
  12. ↑ Star Wars Blueprints: Rebel Edition
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Dark Force Rising
  14. ↑ File:SWTOR mini.png Star Wars: The Old Republic—Codex: "House Organa"
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 Children of the Jedi
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 SkyeWalkers: A Clone Wars Story
  17. ↑ Darth Plagueis
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2  Scrambas, Pello in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
  19. ↑ Non-Canon Ref
  20. ↑ The Isis Coordinates
  21. ↑ Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Classic Moment" – Star Wars Insider 128
  23. ↑ Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace novelization
  24. ↑  Antilles, Bail in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
  25. ↑ Non-Canon Ref
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Agent of the Empire – Hard Targets 1
  27. ↑ Star Wars: Obsession
  28. ↑ Labyrinth of Evil
  29. ↑ "Bailed Out"—Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Volume 5
  30. ↑ The Weapons Master!
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
  32. ↑ Ambush at Corellia
  33. ↑ The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide
  34. ↑ Star Wars (1977) 30
  35. ↑  Shessaun, Silya in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 The Last of the Jedi: Master of Deception
  37. ↑ Dawn of Defiance: The Traitor's Gambit
  38. ↑ Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron
  39. ↑ Star Wars (1977) 53
  40. ↑ Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope novel
  41. ↑ Tyrant's Test
  42. ↑ Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: The Visual Dictionary
  43. ↑ "Galactic Power Brokers"—Star Wars Gamer 10
  44. ↑ Clone Wars Gambit: Stealth
  45. ↑ THE STAR WARS by George Lucas - Rough Draft. Starkiller - The Jedi Bendu Script Site (archived from the original on October 20, 2002)
  46. ↑ ADVENTURES OF THE STARKILLER (episode one) - "The Star Wars" by George Lucas. Starkiller - The Jedi Bendu Script Site (archived from the original on August 9, 2002)
  47. ↑ The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film
  48. ↑  Alderaan in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
  49. ↑ Star Wars (1977) 2
  50. ↑ "Pello Scrambas…uh….Scambras….whatever - Behind the Scenes" – Do Nautolans Dream of Aquatic Sheep?, Aidan Hennessy's StarWars.com Blog (content now obsolete; archived from the original)

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