A new theory in the Star Wars universe proposes that Ahsoka Tano's introduction as a rebel could potentially be explored in the upcoming third season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Voiced by Ashley Eckstein in both Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, Ahsoka Tano has gained immense popularity. The Clone Wars season 7 revealed her survival of Order 66, while Tales of the Jedi showcased her decision to fight against the Empire.
However, there remain significant gaps in Ahsoka's Star Wars timeline, particularly during her involvement with the emerging Rebel Alliance. Ahsoka's next appearance, chronologically speaking, takes place in Star Wars Rebels, just a few years prior to the commencement of the Galactic Civil War and the first Star Wars film. Nonetheless, a new theory suggests that Lucasfilm may have found the perfect opportunity to bridge this particular gap.
Ahsoka's Rebel Journey Coincides With The Bad Batch Season 3
Ahsoka made the decision to oppose the Empire in 18BBY, a year after its formation, as detailed in Star Wars: Timelines. She contacted senator Bail Organa and offered her assistance, as depicted in Tales of the Jedi. Interestingly, Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 2 also takes place in 18BBY, and follows Clone Force 99, a group of rebel mutant clones, as they confront the Empire. They have established a tenuous connection with Bail Organa and are collaborating with Ahsoka's former ally, Rex. The potential for their stories to intersect is evident.
This could potentially provide an explanation for Darth Vader's final scene in Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 7. In that scene, Darth Vader leads an expedition to the frozen planet where Ahsoka's ship, the Tribunal, had crashed during Order 66. According to Star Wars: Timelines, this occurs a year earlier, in 17BBY. If this timeline holds true, the events of Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 may shed light on Darth Vader's motivations for visiting the crash site.
What Role Could Ahsoka Play In The Bad Batch Season 3?
Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 may feature Clone Force 99 teaming up with Ahsoka to fight against the Empire. The presence of Ahsoka in Star Wars Rebels suggests that she and Rex continued their collaboration during the Dark Times when the Empire reigned. This presents a great opportunity for Star Wars to delve into Ahsoka's journey during this grim period, while also integrating Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 seamlessly into the larger Skywalker saga.
Moreover, this storyline could serve as a crucial connection to the upcoming live-action Ahsoka Disney+ TV show, starring Rosario Dawson. It would be logical for Clone Force 99's mission to lead them to Palpatine's cloning facility at Mount Tantiss, which is believed to be a significant setup for the character Thrawn. Ahsoka's past experiences put her in a perfect position to aid in the defeat of Thrawn in the Mandalorian era of the Star Wars universe, with her animated adventures shedding light on these experiences.
