The Mind-Blowing Twist in Obi-Wan Kenobi's Inquisitor Storyline That Will Leave Star Wars Fans in Awe

Obi-Wan Kenobi introduced the first live-action Inquisitors to Star Wars, bringing about a significant change to their identity. Inquisitors are former Jedi who were recruited by the Empire to track down their fellow Jedi. When most stormtroopers failed to apprehend survivors of Order 66, Inquisitors were called upon to handle the situation with dexterity. The Empire grants all Inquisitors special privileges, allowing them to wield red lightsabers with double blades, making them formidable adversaries for anyone who crosses their path.

Since their introduction in Star Wars Rebels, almost all Inquisitors have been bestowed with honorary titles like the "Fifth Brother" or the "Second Sister." However, Reva Sevander from Obi-Wan Kenobi breaks this naming tradition. Portrayed by Moses Ingram, Reva is known as the "Third Sister" among the Inquisitors. But what sets Reva apart is that she is still referred to by her actual name. Not only does she retain her identity, but she frequently disregards orders in an attempt to prove her worthiness, leading to her unpopularity among the other Inquisitors.

Inquisitors Abandon Their Old Names When They Have Proved Themselves

The issue of Reva retaining her original name as an Inquisitor becomes even more complex with the publication of Rise of the Red Blade, a newly released novel by Delilah S. Dawson. In this book, a former Padawan called Iskat Akaris undergoes training to become a fresh Inquisitor. In a training duel against the Fifth Brother, Iskat boldly affirms her identity as Iskat and declares that she will only assume a new Inquisitor name when she feels prepared for it. Similar to Reva, Iskat is eager to validate herself as an Inquisitor; however, unlike Reva, she is willing to discard her original name and her past as a Jedi in order to fully embrace her new role.

Why Was Obi-Wan Kenobi's Inquisitor Still Called "Reva?"

The revelation in Rise of the Red Blade has recently substantiated a longstanding belief that Inquisitors relinquish their original names once they prove themselves. However, the case of Reva Sevander perplexes us. Perhaps she clings to her birth name as a reminder of her roots as a Jedi or as an attempt to gain more recognition from Vader and her other superiors. Nonetheless, it is peculiar that neither the Grand Inquisitor nor the others compel her to abandon her former identity, given that retaining a fragment of her former self seems to violate the rules.

Reva Sevander's uniqueness among the other Inquisitors remains a mystery for now. The showrunners likely gave her a distinct name to distinguish her from the nameless Inquisitors. However, this decision inadvertently creates a plot hole that Star Wars will eventually need to address. It will be necessary to explain why Reva Sevander is allowed to retain her original name instead of adopting the "Third Sister" title. Until this is clarified, books like Rise of the Red Blade and other Star Wars media will continue to highlight the naming issue with the Inquisitors in Obi-Wan Kenobi.