The Shocking Truth Behind Ahsoka's Unexpected Allegiance – Unraveling the Mystery of Her Empire Service

Summary

Morgan Elsbeth's origin as a Nightsister from Dathomir parallels Din Djarin's tragic past, but she serves the Galactic Empire.

Very few Nightsisters survived the genocide during the Clone Wars, resulting in a scarcity of living Nightsisters in the current canon. Elsbeth's allegiance primarily lies with Grand Admiral Thrawn rather than the Empire, as her objective is to locate and bring him back to the main Star Wars galaxy.

Ahsoka encounters Morgan Elsbeth, a formidable villain in Ahsoka's story. Although she shares a similar background with Din Djarin from The Mandalorian, Elsbeth serves the Galactic Empire. In their confrontation, Elsbeth surprises everyone by challenging and holding her own against the legendary Ahsoka Tano. Ahsoka explains Elsbeth's power by revealing her affiliation with the Nightsisters, a group of dark side-using witches from Dathomir, whose abilities rival those of the Jedi and Sith.

The Witches of Dathomir have a rich and well-known history in the Star Wars universe. Initially introduced in the Expanded Universe, which is now called Legends, they have continued to appear in the new canon since 2014. Morgan Elsbeth's revelation as a Nightsister makes her the second live-action Witch of Dathomir, with the first being Charal in the Legends-exclusive "Ewoks: The Battle for Endor." This adds an intriguing layer to Elsbeth's character and expands the Nightsister lore within the current Star Wars canon.

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Morgan Elsbeth's Origin Parallels Din Djarin's

Elsbeth’s people, the Nightsisters of Dathomir, faced near extinction during the Clone Wars, as evidenced in The Mandalorian and Ahsoka. Star Wars: The Clone Wars depicted the genocide when Count Dooku dispatched General Grievous to avenge the betrayal of Asajj Ventress and Mother Talzin against him. Despite their superiority over the Separatist forces, the Nightsisters were eventually overwhelmed and ruthlessly slaughtered by Grievous and his army of droids. This brutal massacre resulted in only a handful of survivors, including Talzin, Ventress, Merrin, and Elsbeth. While the ethereal presence of the deceased Nightsisters continues to haunt Dathomir, the number of living Nightsisters drastically diminished in canon following the Clone Wars.

Unlike Din Djarin, Morgan Elsbeth Joined The Empire

The Mandalorian series reveals that Din Djarin did not originate from a Mandalorian clan, but rather grew up in a village on Aq Vetina. Unfortunately, his family fell victim to the Separatists during a ruthless attack by Super Battle Droids on their world. Fortunately, Djarin was rescued by the Mandalorian extremist group Death Watch, who took him in as a foundling. Over time, he would become a member of the Children of the Watch, a group that some within the Death Watch disapproved of, all while working as a mercenary.

Despite both Din Djarin and Elsbeth enduring the loss of their families due to the Separatists, their paths diverge significantly. While Djarin consistently displayed acts of nobility throughout his career as a mercenary, Elsbeth chose to oppress the people of Corvus instead.

While Din Djarin's allegiance lies with his Mandalorian clan, he occasionally takes on contractual assignments for the Empire. Nonetheless, his loyalty remains unwavering in favor of his people, who have suffered greatly under the Empire's oppression. In contrast, Elsbeth has emerged as a protege under the feared Grand Admiral Thrawn, exerting her influence over worlds like Corellia and assuming control over Corvus. Elsbeth's decision to align herself with the Empire, however, is not solely driven by loyalty but also by necessity. The Nightsisters were all but wiped out by the Separatists, and the Empire persisted in their opposition against any remaining Separatist remnants. Furthermore, Elsbeth cunningly utilized Thrawn and the Empire as a means of survival.

Elsbeth's identity in 2021's Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded Edition is that of a seemingly human character. This portrayal raises questions about the altering of Nightsister lore within the canon continuity. Previously, Nightsisters were exclusively Dathomirians, but Elsbeth's presence suggests they may have opened their ranks to include other species. Alternatively, there is a more sinister possibility: Elsbeth herself may be a Dathomirian who disguises herself as a human to escape the Empire's prejudice against non-humans (Human High Culture). If this is the case, it is feasible that Elsbeth has utilized her Force powers to transform her appearance into that of a human.

Morgan Elsbeth Is Loyal To Thrawn - Not The Empire

Morgan Elsbeth demonstrates a stronger loyalty towards Thrawn himself rather than the Galactic Empire. Thrawn, a member of the Chiss species, managed to rise to a high-ranking position within the Imperial Navy despite the Empire's predominantly Human culture. This shared experience may have fostered a mutual connection between Elsbeth and Thrawn. In the aftermath of the Rebellion's victory over the Galactic Empire, as depicted in Ahsoka, Elsbeth's current schemes revolve around locating Thrawn and bringing him back to the primary Star Wars galaxy. This further suggests that her allegiance lies more with the Grand Admiral than with any remaining remnants of the Empire.

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