According to a new Star Wars canon novel, Rebellion leader Mon Mothma planned to surrender to Emperor Palpatine in the event the Death Star destroyed Yavin IV in A New Hope.
The chapter “Contingency Plan” stars Mon Mothma as she leaves Alliance headquarters as the Battle of Yavin starts up.
Though her role in Jedi was brief, Mothma is arguably one of the most important figures in Star Wars lore.
Even with the stolen Death Star plans proving Galen Erso had planted a weakness in the battle station to exploit, Mon Mothma was never confident in the Alliance’s chances at victory.