Numa was a Twi’lek from the planet Ryloth who experienced war from a young age. As a child, she was orphaned during the Clone Wars when the Confederacy of Independent Systems occupied her homeworld. Separated from her family, she wandered the war-torn streets of Ryloth, surviving amidst the destruction caused by the droid army. It was during this time that she encountered Clone Troopers Waxer and Boil of the 212th Attack Battalion, who took her under their protection. Despite the language barrier, she quickly bonded with the clones, affectionately calling them “Nerra,” meaning “brother” in Twi’leki.
Her brief time with the clones showed her the compassion that some soldiers of the Republic possessed. She helped guide them through the ruins of her city, leading them to safety and assisting in the eventual liberation of Ryloth. When Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi and his forces successfully repelled the Separatists, Numa was reunited with her people. However, the experience of war left a lasting impact on her, shaping her into someone who would dedicate her life to fighting oppression.
Following the Clone Wars, the Galactic Empire replaced the Republic, and Ryloth once again found itself under occupation. The Empire sought to exploit the planet’s resources and subjugate its people, leading to the rise of the Free Ryloth Movement, a resistance group led by Cham Syndulla. As she grew older, Numa joined the movement, determined to protect her homeworld from yet another foreign power. Her childhood experiences had taught her that true freedom required fighting for it, and she was willing to risk everything to ensure that Ryloth remained free.
By the time of the Galactic Civil War, Numa had become an experienced and dedicated freedom fighter. She took part in numerous operations against the Empire, striking Imperial supply lines and disrupting their control over Ryloth. Alongside fellow resistance fighters like Gobi Glie, she played a key role in undermining Imperial authority, demonstrating the same bravery and resourcefulness she had shown as a child. Her knowledge of Ryloth’s terrain and her deep connection to her people made her a valuable asset in the struggle against tyranny.
Numa eventually crossed paths with the crew of the Ghost, including Hera Syndulla, the daughter of Cham Syndulla. Hera, a leader in the growing Rebel Alliance, had returned to Ryloth to aid her father’s resistance. Numa fought alongside Hera and her allies, recognizing that the battle for Ryloth was part of a much larger war against the Empire. Though she had spent years focusing on her homeworld, she began to understand that only by defeating the Empire as a whole could Ryloth ever achieve lasting freedom.
Despite her hardened nature as a soldier, Numa never lost the compassion that had defined her as a child. She remained fiercely loyal to her people and held onto the lessons she had learned from Waxer and Boil years ago. In one encounter, she wore clone trooper armor as part of her resistance gear, a silent tribute to the soldiers who had once saved her. This small act of remembrance showed that, despite the passage of time, she never forgot those who had fought for her home in the past.
Numa’s journey from an orphaned child to a seasoned freedom fighter represents the lasting effects of war on individuals and communities. She had seen firsthand how occupation destroyed lives, and she refused to let her people suffer without resistance. Unlike some who might have been broken by such hardships, she used them as motivation to continue fighting, proving that resilience and hope could survive even in the darkest of times.
Her legacy is one of determination and defiance in the face of oppression. While she may not have been a major figure in the Rebellion at large, her actions on Ryloth were instrumental in resisting Imperial rule. Numa embodies the spirit of those who refuse to bow to tyranny, and her story serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and the enduring fight for freedom.