Star Wars Heroine is a term used to refer to two of the main characters in the Star Wars franchise, Leia and Rey. Leia is a princess of the planet Alderaan and a member of the Rebel Alliance who fights against the Galactic Empire. Rey is a scavenger from the desert planet Jakku who joins the Resistance and becomes a powerful Jedi. Both characters are strong female protagonists who play an important role in the Star Wars universe.