Unveiling Ahsoka's Unparalleled Connection to the Extraordinary Skywalker Legacy

Summary

Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker's former Padawan, is the true heir to the Skywalker legacy due to her deep connection and relationship with Anakin.

Ahsoka's connection to Anakin and Padme was stronger than that of Luke and Leia, as she grew up in the Jedi Academy and regarded them as her family. Throughout the Clone Wars, Anakin provided Ahsoka with thorough Jedi instruction, making her the most worthy bearer of the "Skywalker" title, surpassing even Rey.

Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, the offspring of Anakin Skywalker, both carry the Skywalker name. However, it is Ahsoka Tano, Anakin's former Padawan, who truly embodies the essence of the Skywalker legacy. Ahsoka's connection to Anakin is an integral part of her identity, as evidenced by Hayden Christensen reprising his role as Anakin in episode 5 of Ahsoka. This reveals that their bond persists even after Anakin's demise.

Ahsoka was initially introduced in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars in 2008, which left her fate uncertain since Anakin never had a known Padawan in the movies. Surprisingly, she not only survived the clone wars but also continued her journey in Star Wars Rebels, proving that she was alive even after the events of the original trilogy. Now, with her own live-action show, Ahsoka confronts her complicated past and her deep connection to Anakin Skywalker, establishing herself as a true Skywalker, perhaps even surpassing others who bear the name.

Luke and Leia Never Actually Knew Anakin (or Padme) Like Ahsoka Did

As the children of Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala, Luke and Leia are undeniably connected to Anakin through their bloodline. However, they never had the chance to actually meet their mother and only knew their father as Darth Vader. On the other hand, Ahsoka's upbringing in the Jedi Academy meant that her master, Anakin, filled the role of a father figure in her life. Interestingly, she also developed a close bond with Padme, who played the role of the most influential adult female during the Clone Wars. Although their dynamic may not resemble a traditional family, Anakin, Padme, and Ahsoka formed a unique Skywalker family unit unlike any other individuals with the same name.

Ahsoka Had More Jedi Training From a Skywalker Than Luke, Leia, and Rey Combined

Ahsoka, who was Anakin's Padawan during the Clone Wars, received extensive Jedi training from a Skywalker for many years. Unlike Luke, Leia, and Rey, who had limited or no training from him, Ahsoka's connection to the Skywalker family is unparalleled. In a poignant moment when Anakin and Ahsoka reunite in the World Between Worlds during Ahsoka episode 5, he imparts to her, "within you will be everything I am" and acknowledges her as "part of a legacy." Despite lacking a blood connection, Ahsoka is undeniably more deserving of the esteemed "Skywalker" name than any other character.

Ahsoka's future remains uncertain, as suggested by Dave Filoni. It is possible that she is alive during the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and could have a significant role in the future of the Star Wars canon. There is a chance that she might even intersect with Rey, the newest Skywalker, as Rey attempts to restore the Jedi order. Ahsoka, having been a member of the order at its peak and sharing a strong connection with the Skywalker family, could potentially impart valuable teachings to Rey about the Jedi path and what it truly means to be a Jedi and part of the Skywalker lineage.