Maria Solo nicknamed Mary by her master, was a Human Jedi Padawan during the Clone Wars, the conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Solo was assigned to Jedi Master Aayla Secura by Jedi Grand Master Yoda, and showed an eagerness to prove herself worthy to be her apprentice. she was a key figure in the rescue of Jedi Commander Padmé Skywalker during the Sky Battle of Kashyyyk