Luke Skywalker's Secret Role Unveiled: The Key Link to Ahsoka's Quest in Finding Thrawn

Summary

Ahsoka Tano is on a mission to hunt down Grand Admiral Thrawn and find her missing friend Ezra Bridger.

Speculation surrounds Luke Skywalker's involvement in Ahsoka's quest, as it is believed he will provide valuable insights and guidance based on his extensive travels throughout the galaxy. The timeline of events in Ahsoka aligns with the third season of The Mandalorian and closely follows The Book of Boba Fett, indicating that Ahsoka sought out Luke's assistance before embarking on her next mission.

A new theory suggests that Ahsoka's involvement in the quest for Grand Admiral Thrawn provides insight into Luke Skywalker's role. After reappearing in the galaxy following years of absence in the Unknown Regions, Thrawn, a skilled Imperial tactician, aims to become the "Heir to the Empire" during the New Republic Era. Consequently, it is expected that the threat posed by Thrawn would capture the attention of other Force-wielding heroes apart from Ahsoka Tano herself.

In the original Thrawn trilogy of novels, which is now considered non-canonical Legends, Luke Skywalker played a significant part in the conflict between the New Republic and the weakened Empire. However, in the established Star Wars canon, it appears that Ahsoka will be the primary Force-wielder confronting the leader of the Imperial Remnant. This has been confirmed in a recent Ahsoka interview with Entertainment Weekly.

Starting the series, Ahsoka finds herself in a state of solitude. While she has encountered other individuals who possess the Force like Grogu and Luke Skywalker, Dawson characterizes her as a solitary individual, resembling a wandering warrior, solely dedicated to a singular objective: tracking down and pursuing the notorious antagonist Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen) in order to gather information that may aid her in locating her missing companion Ezra Bridger (Eman Esfandi).

However, this does not imply that Luke will not be involved in some capacity in averting yet another Galactic Civil War, especially considering the close proximity to the events of the original Star Wars trilogy.

Luke Skywalker Traveled The Galaxy After Return Of The Jedi

After the events of Return of the Jedi, Luke Skywalker ventured on a quest to delve into the history of the Jedi Order. His goal was to acquire profound knowledge and establish a new order of Jedi. Throughout his journey, Luke embarked on various missions in search of sacred Jedi texts and artifacts. These escapades can be explored in the story campaign of the Battlefront 2 video game, Adam Christopher's novel Shadows of the Sith, Charles Soule's Rise of Kylo Ren, flagship Star Wars comics, and other canonical materials.

Even after constructing his new Jedi Temple on the planet Ossus, Luke remained dedicated to unearthing relics of the old Jedi Order. His intention was to expand his own wisdom and abilities, passing down his learnings to his students. Regrettably, this devotion would later haunt Luke, as his nephew Ben Solo succumbed to the dark side of the Force. This unfortunate turn of events resulted in the annihilation of Luke's Jedi Temple and the demise of his other apprentices. Luke, blinded by his idealization and reverence for the previous Jedi Order, failed to acknowledge and learn from their imperfections, which undeniably existed.

How Luke Skywalker Could Help Ahsoka In Her Quest

Luke Skywalker is in a more hopeful state upon Ahsoka Tano's arrival in The Book of Boba Fett. The Jedi Temple is still being built, and Luke's New Jedi Order is in its early stages. He has taken on Grogu for Jedi training, but Grogu later chose to join Din Djarin, the Mandalorian. However, it is unclear why Ahsoka visited Luke on Ossus if she is fully dedicated to her mission of finding Grand Admiral Thrawn and possibly Ezra Bridger.

One plausible theory is that Ahsoka sought Luke Skywalker's assistance in locating Thrawn during The Book of Boba Fett. Additionally, she may have wanted to meet the son of her former master. Luke has traveled extensively and made significant discoveries since the events of Return of the Jedi, which occurred a few years prior to the current New Republic Era depicted in these shows. It is reasonable to assume that Luke could have provided valuable information regarding Thrawn's whereabouts or any artifacts that could aid Ahsoka in her mission.

Trailers for Ahsoka depict the eponymous hero exploring what appears to be ancient ruins of an old Jedi outpost or temple. It is possible that Luke aided her in finding this location, as he may have hoped to assist her in her search for Thrawn. While Luke could potentially appear in the Ahsoka series or even the upcoming Mandalorian movie, which is rumored to bring together all the New Republic shows in a crossover event, it is likely that his role will be more limited due to the emergence of new heroes in the established canon. Nevertheless, it is reassuring that he still plays a part, as his complete absence would be inexplicable.

Ahsoka Theory Would Set Up Its Role In The Star Wars Timeline

Lucasfilm has confirmed that both The Mandalorian season 3 and Ahsoka occur simultaneously, immediately following The Book of Boba Fett. This implies that on the Star Wars timeline, Ahsoka departs from Luke and his Jedi Temple on Ossus and dives straight into her own series, persistently pursuing Grand Admiral Thrawn. This strongly suggests that Ahsoka initially sought Luke's aid on Ossus for the next phase of her mission. In any case, further revelations are sure to unfold when Ahsoka's two-episode premiere debuts on Disney+ on August 23rd.