A Star Wars cosplay has brought the character Aayla Secura to life, showcasing her as a survivor of Order 66. Aayla Secura, a blue Twi'lek Jedi who fought for the Republic during the Clone Wars, was featured in several scenes of George Lucas' prequel trilogy and had dedicated episodes in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Although depicted as one of the Jedi killed in Order 66, this cosplay by rei.kennex presents Aayla as one of the fortunate few who managed to evade the Great Jedi Purge. Drawing inspiration from the rumors surrounding Aayla Secura and Shaak-Ti potentially being revealed as Order 66 survivors in Star Wars comics, this cosplay flawlessly captures Aayla's iconic style. With its high-quality resemblance to the character, it offers a fantastic reimagination of Aayla Secura's journey after Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
More Order 66 Survivors Actually Benefits Star Wars
The debate surrounding the number of Order 66 survivors in Star Wars has been brought to the forefront by this cosplay. Recently, it was confirmed that Baylan, Ahsoka's antagonist, is a Jedi who managed to survive Order 66. This has led to discussions among Star Wars fans about whether there are too many Jedi who escaped the purge, including characters like Cal Kestis, Reva from Obi-Wan Kenobi, and potentially Aayla Secura. Critics argue that having numerous Jedi survive lessens the impact of the event.
However, it can be argued that even if there were 100 Jedi who survived Order 66, the Empire still achieved a 99% success rate in eliminating the Jedi, considering there were approximately 10,000 Jedi Knights protecting the galaxy during the Republic era. Furthermore, the existence of various survivors allows Lucasfilm to explore new and intriguing storylines centered around characters that would otherwise not be possible. As showcased by the stunning cosplay of Aayla Secura, the presence of different Jedi who survived the Emperor's Purge brings about benefits, whether in terms of storytelling or the creation of captivating Star Wars characters.
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