The Jaw-Dropping Secrets Unveiled in Ahsoka's New Trailer – You Won't Believe #4!
Discover intriguing details about Ahsoka's formidable adversaries in the new trailer Unveiling their non-Jedi, non-Sith identity, anarchic nature, and lack of knowledge about Thrawn's whereabouts Furthermore, they possess a mysterious star map, while Thrawn promises to enhance their power Notably, Ahsoka's connection to Baylan Skoll and Anakin Skywalker adds another layer of intrigue
Lucasfilm has unveiled an official trailer for Ahsoka, providing exciting insights into the show's lineup of villains. Making its debut at Star Wars Celebration 2023, the first official glimpse of Ahsoka showcased two wielders of lightsabers who are relentlessly pursuing the iconic character. In addition to these enigmatic adversaries, the trailer also hints at the ominous presence of Grand Admiral Thrawn, alongside his apprentice Morgan Elsbeth from The Mandalorian season 2.
Previously, little information was available about Ahsoka's villains, apart from Thrawn's storyline in Star Wars Rebels. However, the release of the official Ahsoka trailer has shed more light on the antagonistic figures in the show. From their connections to the Star Wars prequels to their relevance in Ahsoka's quest to find Thrawn, the trailer unveils significant details about these orange lightsaber-wielding villains.
6 Ahsoka’s Villains Are Not Jedi (But Not Sith Either)
The Ahsoka trailer begins with Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati launching an attack on a New Republic cruiser. A voice-over from Ray Stevenson, who plays Skoll, accompanies the action. The scenes reach a climax when Skoll declares "We are no Jedi" and proceeds to kill a guard of the New Republic using his lightsaber. Despite Skoll being a survivor of Order 66, he no longer identifies as a Jedi.
It should be noted that Skoll and Hati are not Sith either. In Star Wars, they wield orange lightsabers, suggesting a different role than that of an Inquisitor or Sith apprentice. Instead, they operate as mercenaries for hire and are somehow connected to Grand Admiral Thrawn.
5 Ahsoka’s Villains Are Anarchists
4 Ahsoka’s Villains Do Not Know Where Thrawn Is
The Ahsoka official trailer begins with a voiceover by Baylan Skoll, providing further evidence that he and his partner Shin Hati are anarchists. Baylan's statement, "One must destroy, in order to create," aligns with the anarchistic ideologies embraced by various villains in popular franchises, such as the MCU and even Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars universe. This notion could also relate to the mindset of Grand Admiral Thrawn in Ahsoka, as the antagonists are determined to locate the Chiss Imperial alongside Morgan Elsbeth.
An interesting development arises as Baylan Skoll, Shin Hati, and Morgan Elsbeth are unaware of Thrawn's whereabouts. It was widely believed that the henchmen under Thrawn's control would possess knowledge of his location, particularly after the events of The Mandalorian season 2. Ahsoka, in her pursuit, sought out Elsbeth for an interrogation regarding Thrawn's location, yet her response remained undisclosed. In the official Ahsoka trailer, Shin Hati poses the question, "What happens when we find Thrawn?", indicating that the trio shares Ahsoka's quest for the former Grand Admiral of the Empire.
3 Ahsoka’s Villains Have Access To A New Star Map - Of The Unknown Regions?
Shin Hati, Baylan Skoll, and Morgan Elsbeth come across Thrawn and engage in a conversation about the implications of their encounter. Elsbeth presents a newly discovered star map that appears to be linked to a surrounding formation of ancient rock ruins. The map has a peculiar quality of reflecting its image around them as if encapsulating them in a sphere. This location connects to scenes from the trailer indicating an upcoming battle between Baylan and Ahsoka, making the map even more significant.
It is highly likely that the map reveals the whereabouts of Thrawn to Ahsoka's enemies. This suggests that it provides guidance to the Unknown Regions, the uncharted territories of the Star Wars galaxy beyond the Outer Rim, where Thrawn and Ezra Bridger disappeared in Star Wars Rebels. In their pursuit to locate Thrawn before Ahsoka does, the trio embarked on a search for this map specifically to navigate through the Unknown Regions.
2 Thrawn Will Bring Power To Ashoka’s New Villains
In the Ahsoka trailer, Baylan Skoll answers Shin Hati's question about finding Thrawn. Skoll hints at a tremendous power that surpasses any imagination. This implies that the Ahsoka villains seek Thrawn because he holds the key to the power they desire. This revelation suggests a possible connection between Skoll, Hati, and the Imperial remnants during the New Republic era.
Captain Pellaeon, a prominent figure in Timothy Zahn's original novels, attended the Shadow Council meeting in The Mandalorian season 3. As Thrawn's trusted associate, Pellaeon asserts that Thrawn will provide the Imperial remnants with formidable military strength. This military prowess would allow other Shadow Council members, like Brendoll Hux, to focus on Thrawn's enigmatic Project Necromancer. This project hints at the creation of Emperor Palpatine's clones, which are revealed in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
1 Ashoka’s Baylan Skoll Knew Anakin Skywalker
Regardless of Thrawn's grand plan, it is evident that the military strength referenced by Pellaeon in The Mandalorian is connected to Baylan Skoll's insistence on Thrawn's ability to bring power to him, Shin Hati, and Morgan Elsbeth. This trio is actively in search of Thrawn, aiming to reinstate his authority, indicating their knowledge of the formidable forces he will unleash from the Unknown Regions. The recent revelation in the Ahsoka official trailer raises the intriguing question of the extent of Thrawn's influence on the show's other antagonists, and how this alignment aligns with Dave Filoni's upcoming Star Wars movie.
One of the key revelations in the official trailer for Ahsoka is the connection between Baylan Skoll and Anakin Skywalker. This comes as no surprise, considering that Baylan was once a Jedi himself and confirmed to have survived Order 66. Being alive during the time of the Republic, it is likely that Baylan had acquaintance with numerous Jedi who fought in the Clone Wars. In the new Ahsoka trailer, we witness a confrontation between Baylan and Ahsoka taking place in the ruins where Elsbeth had been observing the star map.
Baylan acknowledges his knowledge of Anakin by telling Ahsoka that "Anakin spoke highly of you." This revelation implies that Baylan not only knew Anakin but also had insight into Ahsoka's existence as his apprentice. It suggests that during the Clone Wars, Anakin and Baylan shared a close enough relationship for Anakin to mention Ahsoka to him. This intriguing reveal adds depth to Baylan's character, connecting him to Ahsoka's past life, something that the trailer confirms she is trying to distance herself from. These revelations in the official Ahsoka trailer offer further insights into the enigmatic antagonists featured in the show, setting the stage for the release of the first two episodes on August 23, 2023.
