Theory Suggests a Powerful Female Sith Could Be the Mysterious Second Sith Lord in ‘The Acolyte’
Disney’s latest Star Wars project, ‘The Acolyte,’ premiered on Disney+ on June 4, 2024. Despite facing controversies and review-bombing, the series remains one of the most discussed shows currently, with fans actively engaging in discussions and forming theories about its characters.
Episode 5, titled “Night,” continues to generate buzz online with its intriguing moments and details, sparking numerous discussions across the internet. While we’ve covered some specifics from this episode, we’ll delve into a fan theory about the identity of the mysterious second Sith.
Today’s theory, presented by Erik Voss on the New Rockstars YouTube channel, explores Easter Eggs from the fifth episode of ‘The Acolyte.’ Voss suggests that these hidden details hint at the identity of the recently confirmed second Sith slated to appear in the show.
Before we delve into the theory, it’s important to note that this is a fan’s individual perspective. While it’s supported by compelling evidence and arguments, it remains speculative and isn’t considered canon or official. Nonetheless, it’s an intriguing theory worth exploring, as outlined by Voss.
“Jackie leaps after him smartly using her elbow to knock his helmet off instead of going after it with her saber, which would disable her saber, and just using her elbow works, and knocks off and there is a little moment when Jackie sees who is under the mask, but the rage has blinded her and she charges thinking he won’t be able to stop her.”
“But the Sith is waiting for her and he detaches his hilt into two sabers. But for there to be two blades there would have to be two kyber crystals so we can forgive Jackie for not foreseeing that as a possibility. Also, think about it: two weapons? Not only a move that he borrowed from her ignition of a second green saber earlier, but also a reflection of the power of one, the power of two, the Power of many.”
“And Jackie’s green blade retracts and now only red is reflected on her face, recalling the red glow that illuminated Harrison Ford’s face when Han Solo is killed by his son in The Force Awakens. Meanwhile, Sol is reaching out for his hand because he’s trying to catch his Padawan the way that he was able to save Osha both times when he nearly lost her. But this time, he is too late. “
“Now, by using a lightsaber this way, quick ignitions and retractions, to kill his targets turning his lightsaber on and off, this is a fighting style called Tràkata. Tràkata was also the favored form of Kreia, a.k.a. Darth Traya, whom Leslye Headland has said is one of her favorite characters from Knights of the Old Republic II, the master to Revan when he was a Jedi Padawan, and later the master to Darth Nihilus. “
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Darth Traya holds significant importance in Star Wars lore as a formidable and powerful female Sith Lord. Her formidable combat skills are notably impressive, leading Voss to speculate on her potential appearance in the series.
Headland has confirmed the presence of two Sith Lords in The Acolyte. While Qimir is the first revealed, it’s evident he’s not the mastermind behind the Sith presence. This leaves room for speculation that Kreia could be the enigmatic figure orchestrating events behind Qimir in the series.
As of now, The Acolyte takes a rather flexible approach to canon, evidenced by changes to Ki-Adi-Mundi’s biography. Given Kreia’s significance and Headland’s admiration for the character, it’s plausible her canon story in the series may differ from the one known from video games.
While this remains speculative, the prospect of Kreia appearing in The Acolyte is tantalizing, especially with another Sith Lord slated to emerge. However, it could also be a subtle homage to the character, amidst various theories about the identity of the second Sith.
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