Summary
A new Ahsoka teaser highlights Sabine Wren's Jedi training, implying that her latent Force-sensitivity will soon be revealed.
Ahsoka trains Sabine in lightsaber combat, employing a technique reminiscent of Obi-Wan's training of Luke in A New Hope. The purpose of this training is to strengthen Sabine's bond with the Force, potentially unlocking her latent potential to skillfully wield it, especially in the face of powerful opponents anticipated in the upcoming series.
The latest teaser for the upcoming Ahsoka series in Star Wars focuses on Sabine Wren's Jedi training. In previous trailers, it was confirmed that Ahsoka Tano (played by Rosario Dawson) took Sabine (played by Natasha Liu Bordizzo) as her apprentice after the events of the animated Star Wars Rebels series, but it seems that their relationship went downhill at some point. Despite this, glimpses of Sabine's training have been unveiled, featuring familiar training techniques with references to both A New Hope and Rebels.
In the recently released Ahsoka teaser on the Star Wars YouTube channel, Ahsoka is seen mentoring Sabine in lightsaber combat. While Wren already acquired the basics from Kanan Jarrus in Star Wars Rebels, it appears that Tano wants to further develop Sabine's skills, possibly seeking to strengthen her connection to the Force as there have been indications that Sabine's latent Force-sensitivity will soon come to light. You can watch the new teaser called "Trick" below.
Sabine's Jedi Training Strongly Hints She Has The Force
Sabine's training method, where she wears a covered helmet to obscure her vision during sparring, bears a striking resemblance to the iconic scene in the first Star Wars movie where Obi-Wan trains Luke. This connection serves as a subtle indication that Sabine possesses the Force, just as Luke's masked eyes helped him concentrate on harnessing its power. Furthermore, her use of training sticks echoes her past lessons with Kanan, as depicted in Rebels.
Witnessing Ahsoka guide Sabine with her eyes closed is an exhilarating glimpse into the timeless training methods of the Jedi Order. Encouraging Sabine to focus and absorb her surroundings, Ahsoka aims to nurture a heightened awareness of the Force within Sabine, especially as she wields the lightsaber previously wielded by Ezra Bridger. In A New Hope, Luke Skywalker demonstrated a similar ability when he utilized the Force to enhance his senses, instinctively anticipating the trajectory of the training droid's projectiles and effectively parrying them with his lightsaber. This marked Luke's initial connection with the Force, unveiling its true potential.
It is possible that Sabine may also experience a similar outcome, where Ahsoka's training enhances her ability to harness the Force. It is reasonable to assume that Ahsoka will prioritize preparing Sabine, especially considering the scenes in the teaser where Wren battles Baylan Skoll's apprentice, Shin Hati. Both Shin Hati and Baylan Skoll are aligned with Morgan Elsbeth, who serves Grand Admiral Thrawn. Clearly, Sabine will require extensive training when Ahsoka's streaming begins on August 23rd with a two-episode premiere on Disney+.