Summary
A new Star Wars theory suggests that Darth Vader couldn't have killed Ahsoka Tano, and the upcoming Ahsoka show may confirm this.
Ahsoka's survival was guaranteed by a powerful alignment in the Force while she battled Vader, and the Force directly intervened to preserve her.
In the World Between Worlds, Ezra's decisions were influenced by the Loth-wolf Dume, with the objective of reinstating the past and bringing about redemption in the future, which could potentially include the redemption of Anakin Skywalker.
A new Star Wars theory proposes that Darth Vader was incapable of killing his former apprentice Ahsoka Tano, a notion that may soon be confirmed by the upcoming Ahsoka show. In the Star Wars Rebels animated series, Ahsoka confronts Darth Vader on Malachor, where her worst fears are realized when she damages his helmet, revealing the face of her former master, Anakin Skywalker. However, a powerful convergence in the Force ensures that Ahsoka survives despite Vader's murderous intentions.
Given that the Ahsoka show promises to unveil a significant transformation for the former Jedi, it is crucial to revisit Ahsoka's role throughout Star Wars Rebels. Ahsoka serves as a vital ally to the crew of The Ghost, including Jedi members Kanan Jarrus and Ezra Bridger. Together, they venture to the Sith world of Malachor, where they encounter not only Imperial Inquisitors but also the former Sith Lord Maul, and ultimately Darth Vader. Although Ahsoka sacrifices herself and bravely confronts Vader alone, the Force directly intervenes in what was supposed to be Tano's final stand. Consequently, a new theory emerges to explain why her destiny was destined to change.
The Will Of The Force Required Ahsoka To Be Saved
Darth Vader and Ahsoka engaged in a fierce battle during the concluding episodes of season 2 of Star Wars Rebels. Despite Vader's threat of her demise, Ahsoka chose to remain with her former master. The Sith temple they occupied began collapsing, leaving Vader visibly injured as he retreated and Ahsoka disappearing into the shadows. Her ultimate fate and means of survival remained a mystery until the conclusion of Star Wars Rebels' fourth season.
In season 4 of Star Wars Rebels, Ezra stumbled upon the Force netherworld called the World Between Worlds. This extraordinary realm allowed him to enter different times and dimensions. Through a portal, he witnessed Ahsoka's earlier duel with Vader, and in a moment of heroism, Ezra bravely saved her from death by bringing her into this ethereal domain. Ahsoka's life was preserved, sparing her from a tragic demise, implying that the Force had a greater plan for her in the Star Wars universe.
Dume Wolf Claimed Ahsoka's Survival Would "Redeem The Future"
Prior to entering the World Between Worlds through a mural at Lothal's Jedi Temple, Ezra, a young Jedi, encountered a large Loth-wolf named Dume. Dume was an embodiment of Ezra's deceased master, Kanan, and communicated with him through the Force. Dume gave Ezra a crucial piece of information, instructing him to "restore the past, redeem the future." With Dume's guidance, Ezra ventured into the World Between Worlds to save Ahsoka, ensuring her survival.
With this goal in mind, Ezra successfully saved Ahsoka by manipulating time in the World Between Worlds. By doing so, Ahsoka was able to continue living in her own timeline after the Sith temple's destruction. However, the idea of redeeming the future remains somewhat ambiguous. In relation to the broader Star Wars storyline, there are two possible interpretations, and both could potentially align with the established continuity.
The forthcoming evolution of Ahsoka in the Force might revolve around her redemption in the future. Having renounced her affiliation with the Jedi Order during the Clone Wars, it has been hinted for quite some time now that Ahsoka's path will mirror that of Gandalf the Gray, as he transforms into Gandalf the White in The Lord of the Rings. This transformation is expected to take place in the Ahsoka show, although the redemption in the "future" triggered by Ezra rescuing Ahsoka may also involve Anakin Skywalker.
Could Darth Vader Have Been Redeemed If He'd Killed Ahsoka?
Anakin Skywalker's redemption as the prophesied Chosen One could have hinged on his decision not to kill Ahsoka on Malachor. By restoring balance to the Force in Return of the Jedi, he fulfilled his ultimate destiny. However, if Vader had murdered his former Padawan, it might have pushed him further towards the dark side, preventing his redemption and thwarting his role as the Chosen One.
The Force's intervention in guiding Ezra to alter the past can be attributed to the protection of Anakin Skywalker's destiny. Although speculative, this theory offers the most plausible explanation for the alterations in the Star Wars timeline, which ultimately served the interests of Ahsoka, Anakin, and the Force. Anticipating the Ahsoka show's debut on August 23rd, one can only hope that it will shed further light on this matter.