Nomi Sunrider

Star Wars character
name = Nomi Sunrider


caption = Nomi Sunrider as shown in "The New Essential Chronology" (ISBN 0345490533)"The New Essential Chronology", 2005. Daniel Wallace, ISBN 0-345-49053-3]
source = Old Republic
position = Jedi Knight, Jedi General, Jedi Master
species = Human
gender = Female
height = 1.6 Meters
hair = Rusty Brown
eyes = Blue-green
weapon = Lightsaber
planet = Darada
affiliation = Jedi Order, Galactic Republic
portrayer = Melanie Mitchell (voice) in the "Tales of the Jedi" audio adaptation, Glynnis Talken Campbell (voice) in the "" audio adaptation

Nomi Sunrider is a fictional character in the "Star Wars" universe. A Jedi Knight from the early days of the Old Republic – about 4,000 years prior to timeline of the films – Nomi is featured in the "Tales of the Jedi" series of novels. Her first appearance was in "", the second story arc in the series (encompassing "Tales of the Jedi" 3, 4, and 5). Her character was married to Andur Sunrider, and they had a daughter, Vima Sunrider."The Essential guide to Characters (Star Wars)", 1st edition, 1995. Andy Mangels, ISBN 0345395352]

Tales of the Jedi

Nomi Sunrider was introduced in the Dark Horse Comics "Tales of the Jedi" series in 1994.

Knights of the Old Republic

In ', Nomi was widowed when her husband was murdered by minions of Bogga the Hutt while on a trip to deliver Adegan crystals (used in making lightsabers). Guided by his spirit, she used his lightsaber to kill his attackers and to defend their child. Nomi was devastated by his death. She took the gems to her husband's Jedi Master, Master Thon of Ambria, who then decided to train her. Ultimately Nomi became a great Jedi.', 1994. Tom Veitch, Chris Gossett, Janine Johnston, David Roach, ISBN 1-56971-020-1]

The Freedon Nadd Uprising

In ', Nomi retrained herself in the use of a lightsaber, even though she had vowed never to take up a lightsaber after her husband's death. She was trained by Master Thon and fell in love with Ulic Qel-Droma while accompanying him during several adventures. Ulic devised a plan to infiltrate the dark side in order to seek revenge for his master, Arca Jeth, who had been killed during an attack of battle droids during a meeting of the Jedi Council; Nomi became concerned with his plan. Before Ulic left for Cinnagar as a smuggler, the two kissed for what would be the last time.', 1997. Tom Veitch, ISBN 1-56971-307-3]

Dark Lords of the Sith

In ', Nomi went to Cinnagar, along with Ulic's brother Cay and Tott Doneeta, to contact Ulic. Before arriving, Ulic was poisoned with Sith chemicals by Satal Keto, who was suspicious of the Jedi's newfound loyalty to Aleema. Ulic ordered Nomi to be captured, in order to tell her what he thought would be secret, that he planned to continue being a double agent. Satal caught this communication and ordered her and Ulic to death.', 1996. Kevin J. Anderson, Tom Veitch, Chris Gossett, Art Wetherell, ISBN 1-56971-095-3]

The Sith War

In ', Nomi escaped from prison with help from Cay and Tott, while Ulic, blinded by his hatred and need to avenge his master's death, would not leave. After Nomi discovered that Ulic was apprenticed to Exar Kun during the The Sith War, she arranged to be part of the expedition of Jedi that was ordered to bring Ulic to stand trial before the Galactic Senate for his crimes. Nomi and Cay tried but failed to bring Ulic back to the light side. In a heated duel on Ossus, Ulic killed Cay; in her horror, Nomi used an old Force power to cut Ulic off from the Force completely. The dark side's hold on Ulic finally broken, he betrayed the Sith and helped the Jedi win the war.', 1996. Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco Jr., Variou, Mark G. Heike, ISBN 1-56971-173-9]

Redemption

In ', Nomi began a career in politics as a councilor, leader, and representative among the Jedi on Coruscant. Nomi's daughter, Vima, ran away to find Ulic after clashing with her mother, who, due to her busy career, did not spend much time training her. At first Ulic refused Vima's plea to train her, for she was a constant reminder of Nomi. After being trapped together in a blizzard, Vima told Ulic that she believed that Ulic was still the Jedi and the man Nomi loved. He then reluctantly agreed to teach her, despite being cut off from the Force. At the end of her training, she was a great Jedi, while he had learned to appreciate life once more. A fierce warrior who treated lightsabers with fear and respect, she became one of the greatest Jedi Masters in history.', 2001. Kevin J. Anderson, Chris Gossett, ISBN 1-56971-535-1]

After realizing her daughter was gone, Nomi found her on Rhen Var. Discovering a statue of Arca Jeth and her husband, she realized that Ulic had finally found peace. Ulic was shot in the back soonafter by a pilot, Hoggan (who hoped to become a hero for killing one of the Sith), and died cradled in Nomi's arms. He asked Nomi for forgiveness, to which she replied that she had already forgiven him. He gave Vima a ring-necklace that shone with light in the darkness as his final act before death. When Ulic's body vanished, Nomi declared that though he was cut off from the Force, Ulic had finally become a Jedi Master. After Ulic's death, Nomi resolved to spend more time with her daughter, training her.

Legacy

Other works

Nomi Sunrider would also be mentioned in the later graphic novels ', ', ', "Dark Empire II", "Dark Apprentice", "I, Jedi", and '. She appeared in hologram form in "Firestorm" - Star Wars Adventure Journal 15".

Family

Nomi's descendant, Vima Da Boda, is a supporting character in the "Dark Empire" series."Dark Empire", trade paperback, 1993. Tom Veitch, ISBN 1-56971-073-2]

ee also

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*Atton Rand
*Bao-Dur
*Bastila Shan
*Darth Bandon
*Jedi Exile
*Darth Malak
*Revan
*Ulic Qel-Droma
*Jolee Bindo
*Kreia

References and further reading