Her husband had been an officer in the New Republic Defense Force who died fighting the Yevetha in the Black Fleet Crisis. After this tragedy her brother Gavin Darklighter and his wife Sera Darklighter insisted that Rasca and her children move in with them. The temporary situation eventually became more permanent. Rasca often felt guilty and believed herself to be a burden on her brother however Gavin insisted that her and her children stay.
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia