Who is Vel Sartha in Andor?

Aldhani cell leader · The rebellion

Vel Sartha (Aldhani cell leader) is a character in Andor, part of The rebellion. Vel Sartha leads the cell hidden in the Aldhani highlands, drilling six mismatched strangers for a raid on an Imperial garrison's payroll vault. She is also — though almost no one knows it — a daughter of Chandrilan privilege and Mon Mothma's cousin, a rich girl who chose the cold and the cause over comfort. On the mountain she is command itself; the doubt she allows herself is rationed, like everything else.

When does Vel Sartha first appear?

Vel Sartha first appears in Season 1, Episode 4 (“Aldhani”) of Andor (2022–2025, Disney+).

Who is Vel Sartha connected to?

Relationships already established when Vel Sartha first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Mon Mothma — Cousins in conspiracy
• Cassian Andor — Aldhani crew

Which group does Vel Sartha belong to?

By the time Vel Sartha appears, The rebellion also includes Cassian Andor, Luthen Rael, Kleya Marki.

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Mon Mothma — Senator
• Dedra Meero — ISB supervisor
• Major Partagaz — ISB chief

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