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Almost every rebel group has one of these, a [[Heroic Spirit|heroic]] and [[Chaotic Good|free-spirited]] person with [[Beauty Equals Goodness|rugged good looks]] and [[Twinkle Smile|a perfect grin]]. Sometimes a series bucks the trend by having a [[Plucky Girl]] lead the rebels, or perhaps someone who was the [[Government in Exile|legitimate ruler]] and is trying to get back their country.

Usually the [[Rebel Leader]] becomes an ally to the main cast, using their expertise and resources to [[We Need a Distraction|distract the enemy]], [[Gondor Calls for Aid|promise to help out at the final battle]] or [[The Alliance|band together]] against a common goal. There's also a chance of a [[Love Triangle]] with the hero's [[Love Interest]] as she swoons over the [[Rebel Leader]]'s good looks. If the [[Rebel Leader]] is female, on the other hand, there's a high probability of her becoming the hero's [[Love Interest]] herself.

Usually the '''Rebel Leader''' becomes an ally to the main cast, using their expertise and resources to [[We Need a Distraction|distract the enemy]], [[Gondor Calls for Aid|promise to help out at the final battle]] or [[The Alliance|band together]] against a common goal. There's also a chance of a [[Love Triangle]] with the hero's [[Love Interest]] as she swoons over the '''Rebel Leader''''s good looks. If the '''Rebel Leader''' is female, on the other hand, there's a high probability of her becoming the hero's [[Love Interest]] herself.

However, in other series [[Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism|things may not be as they seem]]. Sometimes the rebel leader may make [[Good Is Not Nice|questionable choices]] in the fight against the empire, perhaps they're just using the rebel cause to [[Magnificent Bastard|further their own agenda]], abuse the [[Human Shield|very people they're trying to help]], or are willing to take down the enemy [[Well-Intentioned Extremist|no matter what the cost]]. Sometimes the [[Rebel Leader]] will be [[Not So Different|just as bad]] as the [[Evil Overlord]] he's trying to take down, often leading to [[Meet the New Boss]] once they've taken over.

However, in other series [[Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism|things may not be as they seem]]. Sometimes the rebel leader may make [[Good Is Not Nice|questionable choices]] in the fight against the empire, perhaps they're just using the rebel cause to [[Magnificent Bastard|further their own agenda]], abuse the [[Human Shield|very people they're trying to help]], or are willing to take down the enemy [[Well-Intentioned Extremist|no matter what the cost]]. Sometimes the '''Rebel Leader''' will be [[Not So Different|just as bad]] as the [[Evil Overlord]] he's trying to take down, often leading to [[Meet the New Boss]] once they've taken over.

Other variations of this trope include a [[Dark Messiah]], a leader who is a very questionable 'savior', or perhaps a [[Doomed Moral Victor]] if the odds are ''really'' that bad.

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* [[Star Wars|Princess and Senator Leia Organa]]. The [[La Résistance|Rebel Alliance]] has a number of leaders, from political leaders (Mon Mothma, Bail Organa) to military leaders (General Dodonna, Admiral Ackbar, and others), but there's no doubt, especially after Alderaan's destruction, who the symbolic flame of the Rebellion is.

** Leia's mother, Padme Amidala, probably counts as well, seeing as the deleted scenes from ''Revenge of the Sith'' have her forming the Rebellion with Bail Organa and Mon Mothma.

** To a point, Luke ~~Skywalker--destroyer~~ of the Death Star, founder of Rogue Squadron, not to mention last of the ~~Jedi--qualifies~~ as well.

** To a point, Luke Skywalker—destroyer of the Death Star, founder of Rogue Squadron, not to mention last of the Jedi—qualifies as well.

*** Later becomes Jedi master in the EU.

** There really is irony in the fact that the two people who become the driving force of the Rebellion/Republic are the children of the guy who put them in that position in the first place.