Dulau explained that Kleya channels “the hate that she’s felt for him to help her do what she needs to do,” while her love for him “gets in the way.” These opposing emotions fracture Kleya during Episodes 11 and 12.

After killing Luthen, Kleya heads to the Coruscant safe house and contacts the rebels via radio. Cassian, Melshi, and K-2SO arrive at her location and extract her while dodging ISB Officer Heert.

A stun grenade wounds Kleya during the escape, and they bring her to Yavin for treatment. Cassian and Kleya share the “super weapon” intel with Mon Mothma and Bail Organa, but they remain skeptical.