The Unveiling of Ahsoka's Cryptic End Credits Language: Unraveling Sith Connections and the Enigma of Malachor+

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Ahsoka episodes 1 & 2

Summary

The end credits of Ahsoka now showcase a new language that appears to be connected to ur-Kittât, the Sith language. Almost all the text can be translated, except for eight letters. Additionally, the names featured in Ahsoka's credits are associated with different planets and moons in the Star Wars universe. Some of these names bear resemblance to the runes created by the original Star Wars concept artist Ralph McQuarrie, as well as the Sith language.

The possibility of this new language being connected to ur-Kittât suggests significant implications for the star map utilized to locate Thrawn, hinting at a link between the Sith language and an even more ancient group originating from a different galaxy.

The end-credits sequence of the new Ahsoka show presents a fresh language that is capable of being translated, establishing a connection with the Sith and potentially an ancient entity of great antiquity. In contrast to employing Star Wars' Galactic Basic language known as Aurebesh, the different planets highlighted in Ahsoka's credits are denoted by a familiar runic alphabet. Therefore, this new language may not only be related to the earliest artistic designs in Star Wars but also to one of the earliest documented periods in the galaxy's history.

In Ahsoka episodes 1 & 2, it is revealed that Morgan Elsbeth and her team of Force-wielding mercenaries are on a mission to find Grand Admiral Thrawn. Thrawn, a former leader of the Empire, disappeared before its downfall and is now in banishment on the world called Peridea, located in a different galaxy. Elsbeth and her allies have obtained an ancient star map that supposedly leads to Peridea, a place that was believed to be a myth. The end credits of Ahsoka show this map and its routes, using a new language that can mostly be translated.

Ahsoka's End Credits Language Is Linked To ur-Kittât - The Sith Language

Except for the letters B, F, J, K, Q, W, X, and Z, Ahsoka's credits introduce a new language that can be translated. The easiest way to decipher it is by working backwards from the confirmed destination, Peridea, where the two Es are correctly positioned. Once each symbol is properly identified, the language can be decoded quickly, revealing a list of planets and moons from both the old and new Star Wars stories. This suggests that as Ahsoka continues her journey, these new worlds may be unveiled and explored.

In the credits, the featured names are Arcana, Ierne, Garel, Lothal, Mandalore, Agamar, Yavin, Dathomir, Corellia, Cato Nemodia, Duro, Pasaana, the Coreillian Run hyperspace route, Coruscant, Seatos, Odyn, a name ending with "-unna" with an unknown first letter, and finally, Peridea. While many of the characters form a unique language, some resemble a fusion of the runes used by Ralph McQuarrie, the original Star Wars concept artist, and the Sith language. This suggests that it may be an ancient form of ur-Kittât, also known as the "Old Tongue."

Considering the intentional level of references and Easter eggs from Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni, there is a strong likelihood that this new language is connected to ur-Kittât. This connection would have significant implications, as the credits are undeniably linked to the star map used by Elsbeth to find Thrawn and travel to a completely different galaxy. For instance, In Delilah S. Dawson's recent novel Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade, it was confirmed that the Sith language of ur-Kittât is deeply rooted in the dark side and possesses its own corrupting power.

ur-Kittât Is Older Than The Sith - Does It Come From Peridea?

It is important to highlight that ur-Kittât predates even the initial Dark Lords of the Sith. Instead, the Sith Lords simply adopted the language from an older group, most likely because of its inherent power in the dark side. It is crucial to remember that the Sith Lords were not the pioneers in embracing the dark side within the Star Wars galaxy, nor were they the first to break away from the original members of the Jedi Order.

In the Star Wars canon, it has been confirmed that the Ordu Aspectu, a group predating the Sith, possessed significant antiquity. It is reasonable to assume that the Sith language, with its powerful attributes, was developed by a forgotten race, which the Sith later adopted. The resemblance between the specific characters seen in Ahsoka, despite their variations, implies that the Sith potentially modified and incorporated this ancient alphabet, using it as the foundation for their own language observed throughout the Star Wars galaxy and continuity.

With this in mind, it is plausible that the more ancient version of ur-Kittât originated in Peridea itself. This revelation would alter the game, linking the origins of the Sith Lords to an even older group and language from a completely different galaxy. Though speculative, the theory is supported by a substantial amount of potential evidence and connection points. The striking similarities between ur-Kittât and McQuarries's original runes cannot be disregarded, making this an Easter egg that would align with Filoni's style.

Where Have We Seen ur-Kittât Before?

Previously in the established Star Wars canon, ur-Kittât has been observed in the Sith Temple on Exegol and more prominently at the Sith Temple of Malachor. In the finale episodes of Star Wars Rebels season 2, Ahsoka Tano herself endeavored to interpret Old Tongue inscriptions discovered on Malachor, confirming the existence of older and more complex variants of ur-Kittât that presented substantial challenges in translation. Additionally, Sith runes were engraved on the dagger featured in The Rise of Skywalker, and the Sith employed the Old Tongue in their incantations, as demonstrated by Emperor Palpatine in The Clone Wars animated series.

While initially McQuarrie's runes and the corresponding ur-Kittât were simply decorative, the establishment of Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland led to the creation of an official alphabet showcased in the Jedi Journals and its language decoders. Consequently, it is intriguing that the runes in Ahsoka's end credits cannot be directly translated using this newly established canonical alphabet. Nevertheless, the striking resemblances imply that this new language likely belongs to a much older group predating the Sith, and it could even originate from another galaxy. Hopefully, further insights will be revealed (alongside the introduction of new planets) as Ahsoka progresses through its remaining episodes.

Ahsoka releases new episodes Tuesdays at 6pm PT / 9pm ET on Disney+.