The Untold Epic: Ahsoka's Journey Unveiled in the Star Wars Universe

This article contains spoilers from Ahsoka episode 4.

Summary

Shin Hati's portrayal in Ahsoka bears a resemblance to Darth Maul, increasing her enigma and allure.

Both Shin and Maul wield a brutal and impulsive fighting technique, placing more emphasis on raw power rather than finesse.

Shin's lack of skill compared to Maul adds an electrifying element to her character, as her unpredictability and raw power create endless possibilities in her story.

Maul, like Shin, was trained by the Emperor Palpatine himself, a disciplined and strategic master. It’s easy to envision Shin’s journey as Baylan’s apprentice being similar to that of Darth Maul before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Both learning to wield the power of the Force in the grip of darkness, lacking any real family or friends to rely on. It’s not surprising that both Shin and Maul tend to lose themselves in combat, driven by their emotions and ambition to prove themselves rather than rational thinking and strategic planning. Their savage nature sets them apart, making them intriguing adversaries within the Star Wars universe.

Shin Hati Is A Savage Berserker In The Style Of Darth Maul

Both Shin and Maul adopt a strength-focused approach in combat, prioritizing brutal attacks over the twirls and acrobatics commonly associated with Jedi. They share not only similar fighting styles but also a similar mindset when it comes to tackling challenges and adversaries. Similar to the legendary Berserkers in Norse mythology, both Shin and Maul exhibit a relentless fervor in their assaults, forsaking reason in their desperate pursuit of victory and to assert their immense power.

The Ahsoka Disney+ TV show further emphasizes the parallels between Shin and Maul. In the first episode of Ahsoka, Shin is portrayed employing a probe droid to track Sabine Wren on Lothal. The deliberate framing of this scene evokes memories of Maul on Tatooine in The Phantom Menace, where he closely follows Qui-Gon Jinn. Both encounters manifest an underlying current of anger and hatred, with Maul and Shin being driven by a profound desire to validate themselves.

Shin Lacks Maul's Skill - & That Makes Her Even More Thrilling

Shin’s role in Ahsoka embodies that of an apprentice in training; she is far from reaching the level of Maul in The Phantom Menace and beyond, despite their similar temperaments. Maul always possessed a savagery and fueled by rage, yet each strike of his lightsaber served a purpose. He was a formidable adversary, even for highly skilled Jedi. If Sabine were ever forced to face Maul, her survival would be unlikely. Conversely, Shin is still in the process of learning. Her rage grants her power but also leads to clumsiness, allowing even someone as inexperienced as Sabine to hold her own against her. However, Shin's lack of skill in Ahsoka adds to her allure; it opens possibilities.

Shin's character is unpredictable, not just in combat; she may defy Baylan in a fury-induced haze or completely betray him and forge her own path. Shin's story in Ahsoka emphasizes the necessity for Maul's backstory before his abduction by Palpatine. The earlier years of Maul's apprenticeship under Darth Sidious remain largely unexplored in the Star Wars universe. As viewers continue to learn more about Shin Hati in the Ahsoka show, there may be a glimpse into Maul's youthful days as a learner himself. His impulsive eagerness and craving for violence likely motivated his every action.

New episodes of Ahsoka release every Tuesday at 6pm PT / 9pm ET on Disney+.