Unveiling the Untold Secrets: Obi-Wan's Shocking Disregard for Jedi Protocol in Attack of the Clones
Discover Obi-Wan's rule-breaking actions in Attack of the Clones as Star Wars delves into his unconventional methods, ultimately challenging traditional Jedi procedure Ahsoka's revelation sheds light on Obi-Wan's close encounter with Kamino and how it backfired with Huyang's Jedi procedures
Warning! This article contains spoilers for Ahsoka episode 3.
Summary
Huyang discloses a Jedi procedure to exit hyperspace at a considerable distance from unfamiliar destinations in order to evade enemy surveillance and ambushes.
In Attack of the Clones, Obi-Wan violated this protocol by emerging from hyperspace at a proximity that was too near to the cloning planet of Kamino.
Despite Huyang's adherence to Jedi protocol, his attempts to evade enemy ambushes in Ahsoka ended up causing a conflict with agents of Grand Admiral Thrawn.
A revelation in Ahsoka has confirmed that Obi-Wan Kenobi deviated from Jedi protocol in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. This revelation was provided by Huyang, the droid character portrayed by David Tennant, who joins the main character and Sabine Wren on their mission. Huyang has been a crucial member of the Jedi Order for several centuries, assisting younglings in constructing their inaugural lightsabers.
Huyang's role as a guide for Jedi protocol and procedure is evident in his latest appearance in Star Wars. Throughout Ahsoka's first three episodes, Huyang consistently reminds her of the Jedi rules and regulations. These reminders bring attention to an instance where Obi-Wan Kenobi broke these rules, connecting to an Easter egg in episode 3 where Huyang mentions Ahsoka's line about non-traditional Jedi, which can be applied to Obi-Wan himself. Huyang's dedication to protocol is highlighted by mentioning one of the rules that showcases Obi-Wan's non-conformity to Jedi procedure when it comes to interplanetary travel.
Ahsoka Reveals It Is Jedi Procedure To Be Distant From A Planet
In Ahsoka episode 3, Ahsoka, Sabine, and Huyang reach the planet of Seatos. However, their T-6 shuttle drops out of hyperspace at a considerable distance from the planet. Sabine questions the reason behind this, and Huyang explains that it is a standard Jedi mission protocol. It serves as a precautionary measure when approaching an unfamiliar location or situation. Huyang starts mentioning that it also helps in evading enemy surveillance, but before completing his explanation, Sabine interrupts. Furthermore, it is probable that this procedure is followed to avoid potential ambushes. By exiting hyperspace at a distant point from their destination, the Jedi can easily assess their surroundings and steer clear of any unexpected attacks by enemy ships.
Obi-Wan Left Hyperspace Close To Kamino
This detail from Ahsoka episode 3 unintentionally proves that Obi-Wan Kenobi violated a Jedi protocol in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. In the film, Obi-Wan's mission centers around the discovery of a secret clone army, which was created without the Jedi Order's knowledge. This leads him to the planet Kamino, where he arrives by leaving hyperspace near its atmosphere. Though it was not previously specified, this newly revealed Jedi procedure creates an interesting connection, highlighting Obi-Wan's tendency to defy traditional Jedi practices.
Huyang's Jedi Procedures Backfired In Ahsoka
Huyang's Jedi protocol speech in Ahsoka had an interesting element – it failed to work. Despite their efforts to drop out of hyperspace far from Seatos, the enemy fighters, led by Shin Hati and the mysterious Inquisitor Marrok, successfully ambushed the T-6 shuttle. The reason behind this can be traced back to the enigmatic pasts of Shin, Marrok, and Baylan Skoll. It is already known that Baylan Skoll was once a Jedi, making it highly likely that he anticipated Ahsoka would adhere to Jedi procedures regarding hyperspace.
This knowledge allowed Shin Hati to plan and execute the ambush on Ahsoka, Huyang, and Sabine. Furthermore, Marrok being an Inquisitor, a group predominantly composed of fallen Jedi after Order 66, also suggests that he was familiar with Jedi rules. Consequently, Huyang's Jedi procedure proved to be counterproductive in Ahsoka, as the plan to elude enemy surveillance and avoid ambush was immediately thwarted. Thus, a prolonged battle ensued, which, even by the conclusion of Ahsoka episode 3, appears to be ongoing in episode 4. Despite Huyang's sincere intentions, his strict adherence to Jedi protocol could not prevent Ahsoka from clashing with the agents of Grand Admiral Thrawn.
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