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In a galaxy far, far away...
Veronica Neal, or Ronnie as she preferred, was an ex-assassin (now doctor) for the Imperial Army. She was known as a "nepotism baby" among the officers on the Death Star. Her father was the famous Lieutenant Gustav Neal, and her mother, Doctor Annette Neal, served in the Clone Wars. People thought Veronica got special treatment because of that, but it was untrue. She earned her place among the ranks.
After her mother died, Veronica gave up the assassin life and became a doctor instead. Annette had taught Veronica everything she needed to know. Veronica got her doctor's certificate when she was 16 and began training. She knew her mother didn't want her to be a killer. Annette disliked the thought of her slaughtering people and not healing them. Veronica wanted to honor her mother, and she would.
Veronica enjoyed her peaceful life as a doctor. She usually stayed in the medical bay, not going out to enjoy life on the Death Star. What was there to enjoy anyway? Aside from the minuscule injuries here and there, the medical bay was typically quiet. Yet, it became a fiasco when the mighty Orson Krennic got shot in the shoulder.
Veronica's family had known Orson Krennic for the longest time. Veronica officially met Orson at an Imperial Ball when she was 19. He was a good friend of her father's, which was a surprise, seeing as they were complete opposites. Her father helped her get onto his team, eventually becoming an assassin for him. Veronica didn't dislike Krennic; if anything, she looked up to him. However, his egotistical attitude made him appear rude to her, and she found him annoying. Veronica wasn't Krennic's #1 fan, but he was a lot of things. A friend, an enemy, a lover , if you wanted to be technical.
Veronica's world was filled with death, adventure, sadness, and life. Many days, she wished her life had been different, but this was the reality she faced. All she could do now was make the best of what she had. It was what she was required to do. It was her obligation, no matter what.
“LET THE SKY FALL. WHEN IT CRUMBLES, WE WILL STAND TALL. FACE IT ALL TOGETHER...“
ANYA TAYLOR-JOY AS VERONICA 'RONNIE' NEAL.
“i was born to kill but on the inside? i knew i was more than that.”
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BEN MENDELSOHN AS DIRECTOR ORSON KRENNIC.
“i didn't teach you to be a coward. don't disappoint me."
“...PUT YOUR HAND IN MY HAND AND WE'LL STAND.”