The Mandalorian Season 2: Unveiling Supreme Leader Snoke's Mysterious Origin - Analysis and Speculation
Delve into The Mandalorian to uncover clues about Supreme Leader Snoke's enigmatic past. Was his origin story subtly hinted at in the series?
An interesting theory about Star Wars suggests that The Mandalorian season 2 may have hinted at the true beginnings of Supreme Leader Snoke. In the sequel era, Snoke was shown to be a genetic strandcast made by Emperor Palpatine to lead the First Order. He acted as Palpatine's representative until The Rise of Skywalker. However, The Mandalorian season 2 may have given a clue about where Snoke's Force abilities originated from.
In episode 4 of The Mandalorian season 2, a mission to infiltrate the Imperial Remnant's base on Nevarro leads Din Djarin and his companions to a holo-recording from Doctor Pershing. He is a cloning engineer working for Moff Gideon and the Imperial Remnant. While this recording explains why Grogu is so important to Moff Gideon, it also unveils another mysterious detail in the Star Wars universe. As a result, it has been suggested that The Mandalorian season 2 may have laid the groundwork for the origins of Snoke.
Dr. Pershing Mentions A "Volunteer" In The Mandalorian Season 2
During His Report To Moff Gideon
Moff Gideon and Dr Pershing in The Mandalorian Season 2 - During His Report To Moff Gideon - Dr. Pershing Mentions A "Volunteer" In The Mandalorian Season 2
In The Mandalorian season 2, episode 4 "Chapter 12: The Siege", Pershing's message reveals his satisfaction with Grogu's blood samples and the urgency of retrieving the child before further experiments due to his strong Force abilities. Additionally, Pershing's research includes infusing M-counts into clone bodies.
Moff Gideon's Clones Prove This Volunteer's Experiment Succeeded
In both The Mandalorian season 3 and The Bad Batch season 3, it was revealed that Pershing's experiments were linked to Project Necromancer. This project aimed to create a Force-sensitive clone body for Emperor Palpatine to achieve a form of dark immortality. Despite the success of the experiments, Pershing expressed concerns about a mysterious "volunteer" who may face a similar fate to previous subjects with rejected blood transfusions due to lower M-counts. The volunteer's identity remains a mystery in the Star Wars timeline.
Gideon's Clones Were Force Sensitive
Din Djarin looks at the Force-sensitive clones of Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian season 3 - Gideon's Clones Were Force Sensitive - Moff Gideon's Clones Prove This Volunteer's Experiment Succeeded
While the volunteer's identity remains unknown, it is worth mentioning that the Imperial Remnant's brief time with Grogu in The Mandalorian season 2 yielded positive results. This was evident through the emergence of multiple fully-grown Moff Gideon clones in The Mandalorian season 3. These clones not only resembled Gideon but were also Force-sensitive due to Grogu's blood with a high M-count. Although they were destroyed before fully developing, they serve as evidence that Grogu was crucial for creating Force-sensitive clones.
In addition, The Mandalorian season 3 revealed Gideon's involvement in Project Necromancer through Pershing, but it was Brendol Hux who oversaw the operations. The confirmation in The Bad Batch season 3 that Necromancer was Palpatine's resurrection experiments further solidifies this connection. It is evident that Gideon's clones were a secret project kept hidden from the Imperial Shadow Council. Therefore, it is likely that Pershing's volunteer was part of the official Project Necromancer and underwent a successful M-count transfusion.
The Mandalorian Soundtrack Hints At Snoke Being The Volunteer
Similar Themes
Possible Snoke Clone at Imperial Lab in The Mandalorian Season 2 - Similar Themes - The Mandalorian Soundtrack Hints At Snoke Being The Volunteer
Some Star Wars fans have pointed out an interesting connection that suggests Snoke may have been Pershing's volunteer. They have noticed that the theme music for Snoke composed by John Williams in The Force Awakens sounds very similar to the track "Experiment" by Ludwig Göransson. This track plays during Pershing's recording for Gideon in an episode of The Mandalorian season 2. To listen to John Williams' "Snoke" theme, you can find the embedded link below.
The start of "Snoke" sounds a lot like the beginning of "Experiment" by Göransson.
Both tracks share similar notes, adding to the dark and ominous atmosphere. With genetic experiments happening nearby while the music plays and Persing's recording in The Mandalorian season 2, it appears that a connection to Snoke is being hinted at.
Snoke May Have Truly Been Created From Grogu's Blood
The Bad Batch Season 3 Could Reveal More Of Grogu's History
Snoke in Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker and Baby Yoda in The Mandalorian - The Bad Batch Season 3 Could Reveal More Of Grogu's History - Snoke May Have Truly Been Created From Grogu's Blood
In hindsight, it is possible that Supreme Leader Snoke was actually a volunteer test subject for Dr. Pershing. This theory could clarify how Snoke obtained his Force sensitivity through a genetically engineered strandcast, unlike Rey's father Dathan who did not possess this ability. Despite the fact that Palpatine initially rejected Snoke as a suitable vessel, it is plausible that a successful blood transfusion using Grogu's blood allowed Snoke to remain in Palpatine's service as the Supreme Leader of the First Order.
It is clear that Grogu and Snoke are linked to Project Necromancer and Palpatine's resurrection. There is a strong possibility that Grogu's blood is the source of Snoke's Force abilities. The history of both characters still has many unanswered questions, but as The Bad Batch season 3 delves into Project Necromancer's experiments under the Empire, more of Grogu's past may come to light soon.
Editor's P/S:
The article presents an intriguing theory that The Mandalorian season 2 may have laid the groundwork for the origins of Supreme Leader Snoke. While the idea of a "volunteer" with Force-sensitive blood being the source of Snoke's abilities is certainly plausible, it remains speculative. The parallels between the soundtrack themes and the timing of Pershing's experiments do add weight to the theory, but further evidence would be necessary to establish it as definitive.
Overall, the article offers a thought-provoking perspective on the Star Wars universe, suggesting a possible connection between seemingly disparate characters and events. It also highlights the rich tapestry of the franchise, with its potential for hidden meanings and unresolved mysteries that continue to engage fans and fuel speculation.
