A brand-new Ahsoka Tano retcon could have massive implications forStar Wars, including one major change toReturn of the Jedi.Star Warsjust released its latest canon video game,Star Wars Outlaws, and with that release came some very interesting updates toStar Warsmovies and TV shows. Specifically,Outlawspartially revealedAhsoka’s whereabouts during the original trilogy, which has long been a mystery.
In a blink-and-you-miss-it moment,Star Wars Outlawsconfirmedwhen the Purge of Mandalore happened, indicating that this tragedy took place in 3 ABY, a full year beforeReturn of the Jedi. Not only is this a significant update totheStar Warstimeline, but it also means that Ahsoka was training Sabine Wren during the first two movies of the original trilogy, asAhsokaconfirmed this training ended just after the Purge of Mandalore. Even more significantly, though,this suggests what Ahsoka’s role may have been inReturn of the Jedi, and it blows the movie wide open.
Ahsoka’s Age & Full Star Wars Timeline - From The Clone Wars To The Disney Plus TV Show
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Ahsoka & Luke Could’ve Met Before Return Of The Jedi
While Ahsoka was training Sabine duringA New HopeandThe Empire Strikes Back,it’s entirely possible that Ahsoka was working with the Rebellion duringReturn of the Jedi.Star Warshas already confirmed both that Hera was working with the Rebel Alliance at the time and that Ahsoka and Hera remained in contact during that same period. In light of that, it’s reasonable to assume that Ahsoka could have played some sort of role in the Rebellion, as she would undoubtedly have wanted to help bring an end to the Empire (and the Sith).
The Book of Boba Fettcertainly suggested Ahsoka and Luke had met before the show.
The Book of Boba Fettcertainly suggested Ahsoka and Luke had met before the show. After all, Ahsoka knew to bring Grogu to Luke, and Ahsoka and Luke seemed to have a close relationship, as they conversed like old friends and seemed quite comfortable around each other. This is particularly significant forReturn of the Jedi, as,when Ahsoka referenced Luke being like his father, Luke didn’t look confused or surprised. Presumably, this means Ahsoka and Luke had discussed Anakin before, which raises the question: how much did Luke know about Anakin beforeReturn of the Jedi?
Luke May Have Known A LOT More About Anakin Than We Thought
If Ahsoka and Luke met beforeReturn of the Jedi, Ahsoka would have had the opportunity to tell Luke all about his father. In fact, Ahsoka still felt considerable sentimentality about Anakin at the time, as was proven in theAhsokashow. It would make sense that she would want to share those memories with Anakin’s son. If that were the case,Luke may have known so much more about his father’s history inReturn of the Jedithan it initially seemed.
Luke’s assertion that he was a Jedi like his father before him would make so much more sense.
This would also explain why Luke had such a massive shift in perspective betweenThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi, going from screaming that it was impossible for Darth Vader to be his father to believing Vader was redeemable. Moreover, Luke’s assertion that he was a Jedi like his father would make so much more sense. While Obi-Wan had said Anakin was a cunning warrior, Ahsoka could have told Luke about the Jedi Anakin was. Truly, this one brief moment inStar Wars Outlawshas major implications forReturn of the JediandStar Warsmore broadly.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
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Return of the Jedi concludes George Lucas’s original Star Wars trilogy with Luke Skywalker and his allies seeking to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and facing a renewed threat as the Emperor attempts to obliterate the Rebellion through a second Death Star, broadening the epic battle between good and evil.
Star Wars Outlaws
Set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Star Wars Outlaws is an open-world action-adventure game where players hop into the scoundrel boots of Kay Vess, a woman who travels the galaxy Looking for a better life. Together with her furry partner Nix and new allies she meets along the way, Kay will navigate the various landscapes, towns, and planets across the galaxy while outsmarting both Crime Syndicates and the Empire.
