The Unexpected Resurgence: Ahsoka's Role Reveals a Startling Link to an Overlooked Star Wars Foe

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Fans are theorizing that the mysterious Inquisitor in Star Wars: Ahsoka might not be Starkiller, but instead the bounty hunter Embo.

The theory stems from the resemblance between the names of the Inquisitor, Marrok, and Embo's faithful Anooba creature in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The fact that creator Dave Filoni has ties to both Embo and Ahsoka increases the likelihood of the character's comeback, particularly with the triumph of introducing Cad Bane in live-action through The Book of Boba Fett.

The highly-anticipated premiere of Star Wars: Ahsoka on Disney Plus has sparked a lively discussion about what viewers can expect from the show. While some were confident in their predictions of the mystery villain hinted at in the trailers, a new theory proposes a surprising twist in their identity.

In recent trailers and previews for Ahsoka, an intriguing new masked Inquisitor has made multiple appearances. Adorned in the iconic black armor and armed with a unique lightsaber, this enigmatic character has caught the attention of fans. In Star Wars lore, Inquisitors are Force users recruited and trained by Emperor Palpatine to hunt down Jedi, often subjecting captured Jedi to intense indoctrination. Armed with this knowledge, many fans speculated that the character in Ahsoka could be Starkiller from the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed video games, a now non-canon character played by Sam Witwer, who shares a similar background with the Inquisitors.

However, challenging the assertion, a new theory has emerged (via Looper). Known as the Starkiller theory, it draws attention to the name of the new Inquisitor, Marrok. Fans of The Force Unleashed quickly noticed its resemblance to Galen Marek, also known as Starkiller, before being manipulated into becoming Darth Vader's apprentice. Interestingly, Marrok's origins are not entirely unknown. In the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Marrok is the name of a formidable Anooba creature that faithfully serves the renowned bounty hunter Embo. This connection has sparked speculation that Embo himself could be Marrok.

This theory goes beyond mere speculation, as there are strong reasons to believe that Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni might bring back the character. During The Clone Wars, Filoni himself voiced Embo, initially intending him to be a one-off character. However, Embo's immense popularity among fans made this connection significant and fitting.

In addition to that, another animated bounty hunter Cad Bane recently made a transition to live-action in The Book of Boba Fett. Despite receiving mixed reviews from fans, the excitement of seeing this beloved character in a new setting was universal among long-time viewers. This positive response could potentially pave the way for other favorites from The Clone Wars, including Embo, to make similar leaps into new shows.

Embo was subtly referenced in the animated series Star Wars Rebels, as the talented Mandalorian artist and warrior Sabine Wren briefly captured the bounty hunter in her artwork. Considering Ahsoka's connection to Rebels, this adds another layer to the ongoing speculation. While still speculative, the possibility is surprisingly high.

The highly anticipated Star Wars: Ahsoka will debut its initial 2 episodes exclusively on Disney Plus on August 23rd.

Source: Looper