Mia Ikova

Mia Ikova was a human female ace TIE pilot in the Imperial Navy, and earlier a model for various recruitment posters of the. Born on the planet of Kattada in 16 BBY, she was the daughter of Iliya Ikova, the planetary leader, and Arcen Ikova, the commander of the Kattadan Guard. Mia was considered to be very attractive, and gained a lot of unwanted attention. However, from a young age, she liked the idea of becoming a pilot. So in 1 ABY, she joined the Galactic Empire with the intent of attending an Imperial Academy. But, the Ministry of Propaganda decided to run a line of Imperial recruitment posters, and she was selected unwillingly to become a model for one of them. Afterwards, though, she was granted acceptance to the prestigious naval academy of Anaxes for her propaganda service. Mia graduated as one of the top cadets with the rank of ensign, but experienced prejudice because of the New Order's anti-female stance. However, Mia still became a skilled pilot serving in the 233rd Imperial Fighter Wing during the Galactic Civil War, eventually falling in love with an officer in the unit, Lieutenant Marek Vaiken Stele. Mia and Marek often flew escort to Darth Vader's. During the late war, she was assigned to Emperor's Sword, the personal escort squadron of Palpatine.