(cnn)if you feel a ripple in the force today, it may be the news that the official star wars universe is getting its first gay character according to the sci fi website big shiny robot, the upcoming novel 'lords of the sith' will feature a capable but flawed imperial official named moff mors who 'also happens to be a lesbian' the character is the first gay figure in the official star wars universe    the movies, television shows, comics and books approved by star wars franchise owner disney    according to shelly shapiro, editor of 'star wars' books at random house imprint del rey books
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official 'star wars' universe gets its first gay character, a lesbian governor . the character appears in the upcoming novel 'lords of the sith'. characters in 'star wars' movies have gradually become more diverse 