The Epic 24-Year Battle: Ahsoka's Endless Confrontation with Darth Vader

An intriguing promotional image from the highly anticipated Star Wars series, Ahsoka, unveils the enduring battle between Ahsoka Tano and Darth Vader, even after 24 years. Throughout the Clone Wars, Tano and her former Jedi mentor, Anakin Skywalker, shared a close friendship. However, Skywalker's descent into the dark side and subsequent transformation into the Sith Lord Darth Vader made him one of Ahsoka's most formidable adversaries. Set after the events of Return of the Jedi, Ahsoka will delve into the aftermath and consequences of Vader's actions, despite his demise.

A newly released image from Ahsoka introduces an Imperial Inquisitor, sparking numerous inquiries about their involvement in Tano's upcoming confrontation with Grand Admiral Thrawn. Viewers will be captivated by the mysteries surrounding the Inquisitor's identity, their connection to Thrawn and his surviving Imperial forces, and how any Inquisitor could still be alive following the events of Return of the Jedi. The mere presence of an Inquisitor serves as a chilling reminder that even in death, Darth Vader's influence continues to haunt and imperil Ahsoka Tano.

The Inquisitors Continue To Shape The Galaxy 5 Years After Darth Vader Died

The Inquisitor set to appear in Ahsoka bears a striking resemblance to the Eighth Brother, a Terrelian Jango Jumper who met his demise in the season 2 finale of Star Wars Rebels. However, unless Ahsoka incorporates flashbacks to the early conflicts between the Empire and the fledgling Rebellion, it is safe to assume that the Inquisitor is a different character, possibly one with a personal connection to Tano. Barriss Offee, a former Padawan who succumbed to the dark side and betrayed Ahsoka during the Clone Wars, has yet to make a reappearance since her arrest. Many speculate that Offee may have become an Inquisitor, making her a natural adversary for Ahsoka in the TV series.

Interestingly, the Imperial Inquisitors were intended to have vanished from the galaxy by the time of the events in A New Hope. It was believed that the Jedi had been completely eradicated, rendering the Inquisitorius program obsolete. Any surviving Inquisitors were likely executed, although it is possible that one managed to survive and resurface in the years following the events of Return of the Jedi, ultimately becoming a valuable asset to Grand Admiral Thrawn.

Anakin Skywalker's Padawan Is Still Haunted By Darth Vader's Legacy

The Inquisitorius program, initiated by Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine during the early years of the Galactic Empire's oppressive rule, holds significant importance. Although the Inquisitors received some training under Palpatine, the majority of their education was under the supervision of Vader. This association with Vader makes the Inquisitors one of the most sinister and ruinous aspects of his legacy. Ahsoka's ongoing battles with the Inquisitors, spanning the time between the original and prequel Star Wars trilogies, showcases the lasting impact of Darth Vader on her life, even after his demise.