Surna was a Rebel Alliance soldier during the Galactic Civil War. She was stationed on the planet of Toprawa and participated in the liberation of the Death Star Superlaser plans and destruction of the Imperial research station located on the planet in 0 BBY. During their escape from the planet, Havet was separated from the rest of the group, remaining behind in order to ensure his friends could escape safely. Fearing they would never meet again, Surna confessed her love to Havet and the ship entered hyperspace