| Originally from the floating city of Huerkea, Mah descends from a royal lineage of warriors and diplomats who have fought and stood for peace for nearly as old as the planet of Mon Calamari itself. Mah was born merely months before Imperial forces regrouped the Second Death Star. His father, General Jon Deesan, commanded alongside Admiral Ackbar's Rebel forces throughout the Galactic Civil War. His mother stayed on the forefront of Imperial plunder, motivating Mon Cal citizens to stand up against occupying Imperial forces. She was captured and held prisonner for several years. After the Second Death Star was destroyed, Imperial occupation was driven out and she was restored to her family. The surviving couple sought the best of education and training for their son, so that he could grow to keep the Deesan legacy of bravery and wisdom alive.
Now, at the age of 38, Mah holds the position of Senator for Mon Calamari in the Galactice Senate. He stands at the helm of a planet which faced much tragedy during the Galactic Civil War. It's healing process has continued, and Mah holds dear the ideals of restoration, peace, and honor among Senators. He believes in diplomacy and he feels that war is always, always the final option. Not quick to draw a weapon against his opponents, he holds security around him to a minimal level, instead holding steadfast to the ideal that "peaceful appearance breeds peaceful interaction."
Since the Galactic Civil War, Mon Calamari and its representatives have regarded its occupation a travesty that will not stand to be repeated. Thus, he puts his energies into promoting the rights of Member Worlds over the rights of The Republic as a whole, including the planet of Mon Cal primarily. Though he is conservative in his beliefs, he is found on the left wing of most opinions. He is known to rely on the wisdom of the Jedi Council, something his forefathers strongly believed in.
Deesan considers himself a good communicator and will commonly express his opinion when warranted. Though slow to blurt his mind or emotions, when he does speak, it is eloquent and deliberate. He is a true speaker and does so to rally support when needed. He believes in the good of all and his record and ethics are more than crystal clear.
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