Domina Tagge

Domina Tagge is a minor but intriguing character from the Star Wars Expanded Universe, specifically the original Marvel Star Wars comics published from 1977 to 1986. Born into the influential Tagge family, Domina becomes the Baroness of the Tagge Co., one of the galaxy's largest Interstellar shipping conglomerates. Her older brothers, Orman, Silas, and Ulric, are notable figures in the Galactic Empire, holding high-ranking military positions.

Unlike her brothers, Domina does not hold a military rank within the Empire. Instead, she pursues a more spiritual path, serving as the High Priestess of the Sacred Circle, a religious cult based on the Tagge family’s homeworld of Tepasi. Domina's devotion to spiritualism is deepened further after a temporary blindness incident, which she believes was a punishment for her family's role in enabling the destruction of Alderaan during the Galactic Civil War.

As the series progresses, while plotting revenge against Darth Vader for his part in the destruction of Alderaan, she tries to manipulate events in her favor. She skillfully uses her position inside the cult and its resources to influence politics and the power balance in the galaxy, specifically Drexel, where she encounters the legendary Luke Skywalker.

Significantly, Domina attempts to kill Darth Vader at one point, blaming him for the loss of her eyesight and the decimation of Alderaan. The Baroness even aids and conspires with the Rebel Alliance. She has a complicated relationship with Skywalker, even having a romantic fascination for him, though he does not reciprocate her feelings.

To conclude, Domina Tagge serves as a nuanced character in the Star Wars universe, balancing the roles of a shrewd business leader, spiritual leader, and revenge-driven woman. Despite her lesser-known status in the Star Wars galaxy, her character beautifully illustrates the intricate moral landscape that the series often explores.