Official Sith Pacify Power Rankings: #14

The 14th character for the Official Sith Pacify Power Rankings is…Darth Maul!

Darth Maul Overall = 92

The Dathomirian Zabrak with the red and black tattooed skin and the crown of horns is as menacing as he is imposing.

Darth Maul was the original Apprentice of the Sith Lord Darth Sidious.

It was Sidious himself who had Maul trained and bred for the sole purpose of becoming a savage, killing machine.

Although Maul was eventually bestowed a Sith Lord by his Master, it wasn’t until he passed many severe and intensely cruel trials.

These missions were as rigorous as the human mind could think of.

Darth Maul consistently proved himself to be as dedicated to his craft as anyone could ever be.

But this legend is not without tragedy as his enormous potential is dashed as he is cut down by the young Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Of course a figure emanating as much willpower as Maul would not be denied.

Darth Maul is able to almost fully return to the height of his abilities during The Clone Wars.

Unfortunately for him, it is Darth Sidious this time who ruins the day for Maul as defeats Maul in a duel and proceeds to administer torturous amounts of Force lightning to Maul himself .

Strangely however, the story does not end there.

Although we are not sure in what capacity, Darth Maul should make an appearance on Star Wars Rebels tomorrow night.

Characteristics

• Repertoire of an Assassin (Strength, 97/100)- Not only was Darth Maul trained in the arts of the Dark Side of the Force, but he was an assassin as well. But he wasn’t just a regular ordinary assassin, he was the best. Maul’s skills of tracking his targets, his abilities to integrate the use of the Force and his second to none skill with a lightsaber formed a dynamic combo. No one could ever outrun Maul, physically and figuratively. If you were his target, you were as good as dead. But what makes Darth Maul insanely good at being a Sith Lord assassin was the fact that he was a smart guy! His mind was always moving, always calculating and tracking. He was certainly a Force to be reckoned with.
• Art of the Saber Staff (Strength, 94/100)- Although he was about as unorthodox as one could be, Darth Maul’s prowess with a lightsaber was superior. He gravitated towards the saber staff because he thought it would better accentuate his already distinct skills and boy was he right. Along with his acrobatic style and his assassin-like reflexes, the long reach of the saber staff was the perfect complement to the deadly machine that was Darth Maul. His skill with a lightsaber was truly unopposed as he wiped out Qui-Gon Jinn who was known to be a fantastic swordsman as well as holding his own against Darth Sidious.
•  Survivor (Strength, 93/100)- When it came to physical capabilities, Darth Maul very well could be at the top of the list. There was never any BMI (body mass index) stat on Maul but if there was, I’d imagine it’d be somewhere around 1%! The proficiency Maul had with his body was absolutely astronomical. Throughout his many varying missions, he was tasked with the challenges of not using the Force as the Galaxy could not know he was Force sensitive yet with his exceptional skills as an assassin, that mattered very little. He was very much able to jump dozens of feet in the air and flip and contort his body in unimaginable ways. He was a true warrior.
• Pain Tolerance (Strength, 92/100)- Granted to them through the Force, many Jedi and Sith alike are capable of mind-boggling capabilities to endure pain. But with Darth Maul, his pain tolerance was transcendent. Did he feel pain? Sure. But what he was able to do with it is truly remarkable. Maul had the gift of accessing all pain he physically, emotionally and mentally received and was able to convert that into a form of pulsing with hate energy that fueled his diamond strong muscles. Whether it was broken bones, being severed or losing limbs, none of this fazed him. Maul was truly in a class of his own when it came to tolerating the very pain that would send regular ordinary individuals running to their mother’s.
• Loyalty (Strength, 88/100)- A great testament to Darth Maul’s character was his admirably profound loyalty to his Master. Maul might as well of had the word “loyalty” tattooed within his already covered body as the word and him were one. As he was raised by Sidious, Maul quickly learned the power of respect and admiration as he looked up to the Sith Lord. Although he’d be faced with many challenges in his future that caused him to endure trust issues, his dedication never waned. As he grew older and became isolated to Sidious and any “Master” figures in general, he learned to change the focus for his loyalty which became his goals and desires.
• Arrogance (Weakness, 50/100)- Although Darth Maul had a lot to be proud of and to admire in himself, his level of egotism became too much for him to bare. Of course it ended up costing him dearly in his bout with Kenobi as he became too consumed by his desire to annihilate the Jedi. Maul is a legend, make no mistake about it. But his number one glaring weakness in his lack of humility cost him so very dearly.
• Knowledge of the Force(Weakness, 65/100)- At the time of Darth Maul’s childhood, Darth Sidious himself was an Apprentice. Although the dynamics within that relationship were drastically different than he and Maul’s, Sidious was forced to sacrifice. Although some of it was indeed his Master’s doing, Darth Maul’s abilities within the Force were very thin. Because Darth Sidious initially trained the Dathomirian Zabrak to be his personal assassin, Maul’s arsenal of abilities within the Force were of far and few in between. His assortment of powers nearly consisted of Force pushes, Force chokes and tracking and assassin-related moves. Although Maul  mostly taught himself the latter, he was also proficient in the ability to block out pain. Still, someone as strong as Maul suffered greatly with the lack of Force powers.

Intangibles

• Don’t Count Him Out (Strength, 94/100)- One of the best compliments you could give a guy like Darth Maul is he is a survivor. His sheer will to go on and not to be defeated is mythical. He’s survived being cut in half, he’s endured the shattering of his mind and he’s surpassed the torture of his former Master (so we think). Darth Maul doesn’t know the word “lose” and you’d be hard pressed to find another guy who could teach it to him and survive.

Final Word

Darth Maul’s story is a sad poignant tale. He had it all. He had youth and skill, he had the most desired position in the Galaxy as the Apprentice of the future leader of the Galaxy and he was as dominant as anyone. Unfortunately, Darth Maul’s overestimation of Obi-Wan Kenobi made him lose out on every single thing. Even when he reclaimed his sanity and skill, he still was never able to earn his spot at Sidious’ side. Darth Maul can best be described as a red and black voracious cyclone that screams death and consumes its prey through pure mutilation. Still, Maul doesn’t get enough credit for his intelligence and even his honor. Darth Maul respected those who could hold their own in battle. He enjoyed dueling against opponents worthy of his time. Regardless, Darth Maul’s legacy isn’t yet over, we’ll just have to wait and see how the chapter closes on our favorite demonic Sith Lord.

-Sith Pacify out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Official Sith Pacify Power Rankings: 20

The 20th character for the Official Sith Pacify Power Rankings is…Ahsoka Tano!

Ahsoka Tano Overall= 89

At a very young age, Ahsoka was brought to the Jedi Temple by Jedi Master Plo Koon.

Small, timid and afraid, the young Togruta would make a name for herself.

When the Clone Wars began to dominate the Galaxy, Tano assumed the position of Commander in the Grand Army of the Republic.

Her style was different from many other Jedi warriors as she insisted on making close bonds with the clones which in turn made her that much more respected amongst the Republic’s fighting force.

So how does Ahsoka Tano rank higher than the past Jedi Masters on this list?

Two things.

For starters, she was trained by the absolute best in Anakin Skywalker.

That invaluable experience allowed her to exceed expectations no matter where she was and emerge victorious almost always.

Secondly, just like Kanan Jarrus, Ahsoka Tano overcame diversity to survive Order 66.

As I’ve said in the past, that shows tremendous ability.

Characteristics

• Connect-ability  (Strength, 89/100)– One of Ahsoka’s biggest strengths is her passion for others. She cares about her fellow freedom fighters whether they’re Jedi, Rebels or normal everyday civilians. In a battle, someone who displays the trust and care for their own is looked upon as a true leader. That’s Ahsoka Tano.
• Agility, Elusiveness and Fighting Style (Strength, 93/100)– How do you hit something you can’t see? That’s the problem Ahsoka’s enemies encounter when facing the former Jedi.  Her elite speed and flexibility creates match up problems for anyone she faces. With her distinct dual wield lightsabers she is a rock solid pillar in the name of justice.
• Experience (Strength, 95/100)- Ahsoka’s extensive combat history is impressive. She’s fought countless battles against tyrants and massive military forces, she’s engaged the Sith on multiple occasions and she was trained by the greatest! Not to mention the fact that she’s one of the leaders of the Rebel movement as we see on Star Wars Rebels. Her intense dealings in the past give her the credibility over some Jedi Masters. Ahsoka Tano is a force to be reckoned with and she routinely proves it.
• Leadership (Strength, 91/100)- Many Jedi are leaders in their own right but Ahsoka Tano takes it up a notch. As I said before, she is an absolute quintessential piece to the Rebellion. Everything we see the resisting force become in the face of the Empire in episodes IV, V and VI were only able to grow into what they are through Ahsoka’s leadership.
• Emotional Connection (Weakness, 60/100)- Ahsoka’s undoing will be her past connections. She was a Jedi and as a Jedi one is taught to let go of all emotional connections but the key here is she’s no longer part of the Order. She closed that chapter and with that she invites danger. Will she be able to raise her blade against Darth Vader when she now knows who is really under that mask? It’s undoubtedly a recipe for disaster.
• Martyr (Weakness, *)- We still don’t know how Ahsoka’s story will end but I have a gut feeling that she will not let herself fight to the end and instead succumb to defeat under her own power. To send a message to her former Master or to help inspire the Rebel movement, it’s very plausible. It is what some of the greats have done in the past and I think when it’s all said and done, Ahsoka Tano will be looked at as “great”.

Intangibles

• Hope (Strength, 96/100)- What allowed Ahsoka to come back into the center of things and have the spotlight back on her? Hope. She has a soul of pure unfiltered light. Her heart is something you can’t teach and it is also what defines her. There was never the question of “will she stand against the Empire”? Instead of “will she” it was “when”.

Final Word

When the curtain falls and the story of Ahsoka Tano is finished, how will we remember her?For the most part we won’t look to her time as a Padawan in the Jedi Temple or her heroics on the battlefields throughout the Galaxy during the Clone Wars. What I believe she represents is a force of nature that decided to face true evil and protect those who can’t protect themselves. What we will remember her for is the tireless work she endured to combat the atrocities forced upon existence that is known as the Empire. The best way to describe Ahsoka Tano is a symbol of hope. By story’s end, I think her life will prove that much more than I can ever say…

-Sith Pacify out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Steady Improvement of Star Wars Rebels

15 episodes in to the second season of Star Wars Rebels and we’re starting to see the potential.

As I’ve noted in past posts, Star Wars Rebels is a very good show but it has lacked the luster of The Clone Wars.

The Clone Wars was action packed with adventure, battles and most importantly the Force.

Well it appears that Rebels is starting to get the hint and making its way in the same direction that made The Clone Wars so popular.

The key transition for the show is the newfound additives of the Force which now seems to be a constant in its episodes.

In the show’s first season, it seemed that the storyline and the plot were being forced on us while at the same time the very essence of Star Wars (the Force) was minimized.

To be fair, as the first season progressed it integrated the Force nicely and became extremely appealing but as for the current state of the show?

It’s at an all-time high.

What really propelled Rebels has been the combining of furthering the stories of its main characters and the steady development of Ezra’s abilities with the Force.

Plus the fact that there seems to be a dark cloud saturated with the Dark Side that is slowly following the young Bridger is extremely appealing.

As for Rebels, it seems that there’s a powerful following that they have successfully gravitated towards the show and I think the connecting of old characters to new is responsible for this.

 

Take Ahsoka Tano for example.

The fact that she’s a main cog in this early movement gives us major insight into the birth of what we know today as the Rebellion that against all odds took down the Empire.

It’s just so cool to think that as the years go on and as the Rebels eventually take down the first Death Star above Yavin 4, two of the main components in the Rebellion are Anakin’s offspring and thus the link to Ahsoka becomes even more fascinating.

It would be so interesting to know if Princess Leia knew of Ahsoka during this time and later when she does find out about Vader being her father, it would be intriguing to know if  she ever connected the dots on who Ahsoka really was…

Interesting.

All I know is every week I find myself so badly looking forward to the week’s episode of Rebels.

And for us Star Wars fans that can never get enough, that’s obviously a good thing.

We want this show to succeed, no we NEED this show to succeed.

If Rebels  becomes more and more popular than the possibilities are endless.

For now, we have something good on our hands.

Let’s keep it that way.

-Sith Pacify out

 

 

 

 

 

 

We NEED More Darth Maul!

When you think of awesome Star Wars characters, Darth Maul is one of the first that comes to mind.

He is by far the most unique, animal-like beings throughout the entire saga.

Whether it’s his snarl that best resembles a predator ready to leap or his voracious heaves of his lightsaber, Darth Maul is a literal beast.

So if you’re reading this you’re probably saying “Of course he is, we all know that. What’s your point?”

Well my point is this: Why is a character that is so spectacularly awesome barely in Star Wars????

The man is a revenge seeking missile hellbent on vindicating his name and glory as he believes himself to be the chosen one.

He is a civilized entity that breathes fire and spits lightning.

Darth Maul, Lord of the Sith is about as terrifying and merciless as anyone in Star Wars history.

The following clip sums up the guy’s prowess perfectly. Check it out.

Now that’s some powerful stuff…

You have to be pretty cold-hearted to walk in Darth Maul’s shoes.

But you know all of this.

So where am I trying to go with this?

The point is, Darth Maul is returning.

The Dathomirian devil will return to Star Wars Rebels at some point in Season 2.

With another episode tomorrow night, the excitement of the possibility of seeing the legendary Sith/assassin back in action is at an all time high.

It will be fascinating to see what this prolific character’s role will be as there are a million ways to go.

Will he be a secret agent working directly under Darth Sidious with the sole intent of bringing Ezra Bridger to face the Emperor?

Will he be a lone wolf dedicated to the shadows as much as the Dark Side?

Or will he be a scarred and battered soul that is working against his former Master?

With so many possibilities it makes you wonder. What the heck took so long!?

Darth Maul is a character that has so much to offer everyone.

He provides a shiny new plot to any story, he excites Star Wars fans of any age with his unorthodox style and he is undeniably a force to be reckoned with.

I think it’s a darn shame that it took this long for Maul to be reintroduced to the mainstream audiences of Star Wars.

By mainstream I simply mean television or movies rather than books or comics.

Now, yes he was in The Clone Wars but only in a handful of episodes out of well over a hundred and you know what? That doesn’t do this great character justice.

I firmly believe that Darth Maul deserves his own independent film and hey, maybe that’s the direction Disney is going here.

If that is the case then well, Disney? THE WORLD THANKS YOU!

But in all seriousness, there should be about half a dozen video games dedicated to this guy, he should have his own show that mainly focuses on Maul’s acts of the Dark and like I said, even his own movie.

Just think about it…

There’s no one like him! Darth Maul is arguably the most physically gifted character, one of the most talented lightsaber wielders and his skills as an assassin just add to his legendary status of elite!

The man survived being cut in half and a never ending fall for goodness’ sake!

Not even the powerful Mace Windu was able to survive similar a defeat…or so we think…

Anyways, I just think Darth Maul deserves so much more credit than what he’s gotten in terms of recognition.

I think he needs to be in more of the spotlight and honestly, I expect that to be the case in the future.

-Sith Pacify out

 

 

Why Star Wars Rebels Has Failed to Reach the Popularity of the Clone Wars

Star Wars Rebels returned last Wednesday  from an absence that lasted a couple of months.

Now that everyone has seen the midseason trailer, it’s safe to say the excitement has returned.

Here is the main point. Star Wars Rebels has been a good show but it’s very much below the bar set by Star Wars The Clone Wars.

The level of entertainment that Star Wars: The Clone Wars represents is about as captivating and compelling as anything Star Wars related.

From the very first episode in TCW, the action is tremendous.

But it’s not just all about the action that made this TV series absolutely sensational, it’s the vast and far-reaching storylines that accompanies all the extensive combat scenes.

We see so many different individual backstories that range from Obi-Wan and his past lover, Yoda and his struggle to keep the Order intact, Asajj Ventress trying to find belonging all the way to the many individual worlds in the Galaxy that try to pick sides during the tumultuous times that are the Clone Wars.

THAT is what is at the very core of this show. That is why TCW is so very special.

So, what’s wrong with Rebels?

Let’s get to it.

The Time Period

Rebels takes place 14 years after “Revenge of the Sith” which means the Galaxy is in a relatively quiet lull.

Since those who oppose the Empire and all that it represents are either dead or among the shadows, the opportunity for action is slim.

It’s hard to match TCW series and all its awesomeness when that show takes place right in the middle of a gruesome and bloody war!

The Characters

You see TCW benefited greatly from being in the height of the most complicated, ironic and calamitous time periods within Star Wars history.

Practically every single character was able to be utilized throughout TCW.

Even Darth Maul and Qui-Gon returned to action.

As for Rebels, it’s a different story.

The main characters are, well, I’m just going to put it out there.

They’re pretty bland.

When you compare it to TCW, Rebels doesn’t even come close.

The Lack of Death

I’m a firm believer that TV shows in which the main cast remains alive and well regardless of the circumstances can be great.

I also believe that shows in which no character is safe at any time well, I believe these shows are the extraordinary.

Besides the top players in TCW like Anakin, Kenobi, Mace, Yoda, Palpatine etc. it was fair game on everyone else.

That risk, that idea that any character can be eliminated here or later is what kept the viewer on the edge of his or her seat.

Now with Rebels, it is exceedingly different.

We have seen only one main character die. Literally just one…

Besides the Grand Inquisitor, no other character that has been presented to us has died.

Now there is hope for this trend to end as we only recently discovered that Ezra’s parents, after much speculation, did indeed meet their end.

This might seem cold but that’s what makes good entertaining TV.

In order for Rebels to get on the level of TCW, we must see more of that, we must see more death.

The Slow-Paced Episodes

Throughout the 121 episodes in TCW, I would say only about five episodes were slow.

With that being said, Rebels is almost the opposite.

Now I want to be clear on this.

As I said before, there is a major reason for this. With a major Galaxy-wide conflict going on, TCW would of course be more action-packed.

Nonetheless, the entertainment value tends to suffer if the material is a bit slow.

Thus far, Rebels has been a bit slow.

In order for it to catch the vaunted level of enjoyment TCW has given to us, Star Wars Rebels must pick up the pace.

Why There Is Hope

I might be coming off a bit harsh on Rebels but believe me, I’m a huge fan.

With that being said, I do believe there is strong reason to be optimistic.

Before I continue, I must be fair.

This show has been awesome, it is a great show.

But as the title of this article states, it has not reached the point of TCW…yet.

If you’re reading this than you’re a Star Wars fan.

In that case, I’m sure you’ve seen the midseason trailer for Rebels.

That trailer is exactly why we should expect an uptick in the entertainment.

Things should start to get real crazy for our Rebellion friends.

As the show starts to introduce new and old characters, it certainly is starting to feel a lot like TCW.

From Princess Leia to my personal favorite Darth Maul, we’re in for a treat!

So hold on, be patient and understand this.

From a logical standpoint, Disney is calling the shots and if there is any company within the world that knows how to make money and gather excitement, it’s the Mickey Mouse corporation.

-Sith Pacify out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Difference Between Luke and Anakin

Whether it’s the chosen one or the one who stood up to evil, they are arguably the two most powerful figures throughout Star Wars.

Yes, I’m talking about Anakin and Luke Skywalker.

Anakin, known as the chosen one, was said to bring balance to the force and eventually did but only after he brought the entire galaxy to the brink of oblivion.

I left out Anakin’s transformation into Vader for this piece since that was a completely different figure than Anakin including abilities, power, control and demand.

Luke on the other hand, had a much quieter journey to his status of power.

I’m going to strictly leave out any and all information within the expanded universe after ROTJ.

With that being said, Luke grew up on the quiet sun-bleached sands of Tatooine where he remained until his Aunt and Uncle were killed and he subsequently left with Ben Kenobi.

Luke would go on to drastically improve on his force abilities and finally reach his goal and become a Jedi.

What They Offer

If you’re talking about power, Anakin Skywalker is at the very top in every single way.

Not just his command of the force but within his 6’1 frame, he was pure muscle and was acrobatically gifted which only enhanced his abilities that much more.

I would also argue that Anakin’s mental drive to take over battles and lightsaber duels allowed him to never be overmatched.

Of course his mental capabilities also had drawbacks since it boosted his confidence so severely that he would run blindly into fights without assessing the situation first. (Dooku)

In addition, Anakin was clearly the most competitive Star Wars character of all time. This drive allowed him to rise to the occasion at ALL times making his enemies feel his wrath.

As for lightsaber combat, Anakin was also extremely gifted.

I would put him right up there with Mace Windu as the most lethal duelist.

Anakin was not only one of the most deadly warriors, but also a gifted pilot.

Ironically, the only other being in the galaxy who could possibly match his piloting prowess was his own son.

Now, it’s time to breakdown Luke…

Because of his severe lack of training, a great deal of describing his competence will have to go off of potential since compared to Anakin, Luke did not have as much opportunities.

With that being said, it should be known that Luke might have been just as or even more dominant than Anakin.

Because Luke didn’t start to scratch the surface of his Jedi capabilities till his later teen years, I believe that that somehow made his force aptitude that much more potent.

In my opinion, Luke’s greatest characteristic was rising to the occasion no matter what the circumstances were.

Two examples of this are one, when he carved up the Death Star defenses and for the first time ever flying a T-65 X-wing starfighter having the ability to annihilate a structure designed for extermination.

Two, when Luke rushed to judgement and foolishly thought he could face Vader during the ESB.

Of course he lost much more than just the fight but think about it for a moment.

At the time, Luke was a young 22 year old who just discovered he was even force sensitive just three short years ago.

He had never fought another lightsaber combatant up to this point and yet he faced Darth Vader, the clear cut perennial duelist in the entire galaxy.

It’s almost inconceivable to think that a young, inexperienced boy who had little to no training was able to injure the menacing Darth Vader.

Luke’s ability to never let anything overwhelm him is extraordinary.

I would say Anakin had a bit of this as well but no where near the level of his son’s.

Luke stood at just 5’7 but packed quite a punch. Much like his father, he was a gifted acrobat, not quite to the level of Anakin but nonetheless he had that going for him as well.

Another powerful attribute of Luke’s was his ability to revert back to an inner calm within himself and use common sense.

Unlike Anakin who thought with his heart, Luke was very much able to stay calm and assess the situation.

Differences and Similarities 

Both Anakin and Luke are physical freaks. They both are top swordsmen that have lightning quick reflexes allowing them to best anyone opposing them.

When it comes to fighting, unlike Luke Anakin thinks through his heart.

There’s been countless examples throughout the show Star Wars: The Clone Wars as well as the movies where Anakin throws caution to the wind in order to intervene with fate and save a comrade.

Luke definitely has this attribute within him but nine out of ten times he’s able to do what’s best for the mission and for the team.

An example of Anakin going against the greater good is when he directly disobeys the Jedi Council’s orders and flies off to Tatooine to potentially save his mother.

Now that’s one of many examples that I could have named but it speaks volumes of his character.

As for Luke, an example of him staying levelheaded and keeping the mission as the main priority is the following.

When childhood friend, Biggs Darklighter is covering Luke as they make their attack run in ANH against the Empire’s super weapon and Biggs suddenly comes under fire by Vader and his henchmen, Luke stays the course.

I have to say, Anakin would have most definitely engaged Vader (if that were possible) in hopes of allowing his lifelong friend to survive.

Of course there are examples that go against what I’m saying but for the most part, Anakin follows his heart as Luke uses his head.

As for piloting, Anakin and Luke are exactly the same in fact they are practically replicas of each other as they’re unequivocally the best.

When it comes to piloting, there’s no debate. The Skywalker duo are as good as it comes.

Another similarity between Anakin and Luke is their lightsaber combat.

Both used (and mastered) Form V.

Utilizing their athleticism and maneuverability, both had no problem matching their opponents onslaughts with defensive counters.

What enhanced both of their lightsaber forms was their ability to call on the force.

With Anakin, I would describe a fight against the chosen one as a “perfect storm”, perfect for Anakin, that is.

When Anakin is entrenched in combat, he seems to have full control over every single atom that surrounds him and his opponent.

It looks as if he wrote the outcome of the duel and can rewrite or change the events at will.

Now in contrast to Luke, I would describe his fighting style as “quiet calm”.

Luke doesn’t go out of his way to make things happen, he doesn’t aggressively engage his opponent yet he allows his own skill to play out.

He believes in his craft and his silent confidence and bravado during through his fighting shows that.

However, if there was ever an instance where Luke went against the grain and who he is, it’s when he defeats Vader in ROTJ.

If I were to describe that fight and the combatants were not named, you would think Anakin was fighting some enemy.

But that simply was not the case.

Vader successfully baited Luke into coming out of hiding and engaging him. What he did not expect was Luke tapping into an unexpected inner will and strength, some would even say, the Dark Side…

What Does it Mean?

Anakin and Luke are very similar and yet very different.

Both have identical styles but intentions that are completely different.

Anakin fought for love as Luke fought for the team, for the Rebellion.

My official statement on these two are much like them both, similar and yet different.

I strongly believe that if Anakin resisted Palpatine and the Dark Side, he would have gone on to be undeniably the most powerful, important and fulfilled Jedi of all time.

As for Luke, I believe if he received the type of training that Anakin did, he too would go on to be the indisputable Jedi champion of all time in his own right.

Ironically, Anakin would fall into the shadows of pure malevolence and go on to do only for himself and his exalted Master.

Luke is another story in total. He begins his journey through the force believing that he must confront Vader to avenge his father yet discovers Vader is in fact his father and alters course.

Instead of attempting to defeat his father, he tries to turn him and bring him back to the light.

We all know the ending of this story as Luke ultimately resists the temptations of the Dark Side and self-proclaims himself a Jedi, like his father before him.

In the end, these are two forces to be reckoned with. Of that, there is no question.

-Sith Pacify out

Star Wars Rebels Season Two Premiere Reaction

Season two of Star Wars Rebels is upon us!

Tonight the season premiere aired and I have to say, it set up some alluring storylines to look for as the show progresses.

As I said last night in my preview of season two, I’m most looking forward to seeing what happens between Ahsoka and Vader.

Something is going to happen, that’s for sure.

Whether that be Ahsoka seeks him out or she just utilizes her knowledge of the dark lord to the Rebels advantage, it’s hard to say really.

Personally, I think that they’re both on a crash course to meet in a duel together but the outcome and the results are still undetermined.

The other major storyline of the season is the clones have returned!

Of course there’s Captain Rex, a hero from one of my favorite shows Star Wars The Clone Wars but also Commanders Wolffe and Gregor.

All three of these characters boost very different personalities but they play very well into the plot.

In addition to the plot, I think that the show is also trying to show that these characters who served together under extreme measures of conformity, have their own contrasting identities.

Commander Rex seems to be the only clone out of the three who is more or less the same from the Clone Wars, except maybe just a bit more edgier.

As for Commanders Wolffe and Gregor, they’re extremely different from Rex and even from each other.

For starters, Wolffe is very tense. As we see in the first scene that introduces the clones to us, it’s Wolffe who fires upon Kanan and company.

Rex eventually calms him down but the fun is just beginning as we meet Gregor…

Something is clearly wrong with him as he’s not afraid to show us his craziness.

As the episode goes on, the issues with Commander Wolffe take a turn for the worse as he admits to ignoring Ahsoka’s transmissions as well as contacting the Empire in hopes that the mighty Imperials will allow Wolffe and his fellow clones to keep on keeping on.

Since all clones from the Clone Wars were somehow “decommissioned”, he hopes that his efforts will secure their futures.

This of course poses a major problem but I guess we will find out what happens next time.

As for Gregor…he ends up using Zeb as bait for a giant creature known as a Jooper.

Something very interesting in the episode is when the clones touch on Order 66…

Kanan at first has some very tense moments with Rex and hey, who can blame him! After all, it was the clone troopers who turned on the Jedi and practically wiped them all out was it not??

Anyways, Rex says that they were able to take out the chips embedded in their heads as he points to a scar on the right side of his dome.

It’s a great scene and it really helps us fans understand how they were able to rebel against what they were programmed to do.

The episode comes to an end as everyone realizes that a Imperial probe droid has been watching them and attempts to escape.

If it wasn’t for Rex’s sharp shooting, all of them would be in a world of trouble.

Maybe that calmed down Kanan and the rest of them over Wolffe’s betrayal (odd if it did) but they seemed to all rejoice together.

All in all, the season debut wasn’t anything super spectacular but it stayed the course and laid the groundwork for the rest of the season.

My only gripe with Star Wars Rebels is how short the episodes are. I know The Clone Wars was only 30 minutes as well but it just feels like it should be longer.

With that being said, I look forward to next week’s episode!

Same time next week everyone, let’s hope it’s a good one!

-Sith Pacify out