The Acolyte
Summary
One abbreviated Easter orchis inStar Wars : The Acolyteproves that the Jedi ’s rule against adherence are hard to postdate , even for the most well - observe Jedi . Star Wars : The Acolytetakes place toward the end of theHigh Republic era , roughly 100 years before the outcome ofStar Wars : Episode I - The Phantom Menace . As such , not many reference fromStar Wars ’ High Republic publication initiative are present inThe Acolyteitself , with one salient exclusion : Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh , a Mirialan Jedi prodigy who was a mere 15 years old when she overtake the Jedi trials and became a Jedi Knight .
By the metre ofThe Acolyte , Vernestra Rwoh subsist a life history . She ’s survived the reign ofthe Nihil – a dangerous radical of Jedi - hat vulture lead by Marchion Ro – has had to shell out with the loss of rafts if not hundreds of Jedi , interrogate her role in the Force , and dealt with strange and intriguing Force - bear on powers . Vernestra has seen it all and rise to the rank of Jedi Master , and yet , even for someone so realized , the Jedi ’s rules against fond regard can be arduous to accept .
The High Republic Era is full of significant event , both for the Jedi Order and the Republic it sought to protect long before the prequels .
Vernestra Rwoh’s Spaceship Is Named After Her Former Padawan
InThe Acolyte , it is let out that Vernestra ’s ship is ( still ) calledThe Cantaros . Vernestra ’s very first Padawan was Imri Cantaros , a young , eager , and gifted Jedi promising who lost his first Master in the wake of a Nihil attack . After the dying of his Master , Imri fight to control his emotion – one of his Force abilities made him an incredibly powerful empath – and Vernestra verbalize him through the anger and the sorrow . In the final stage , she asked him if he would like to accompany her as her Padawan , and Imri agreed .
Later , there was a period where Vernestra believe that Imri had go bad on Starlight Beacon , a Republic blank space post destroyed by the Nihil . In the wake of the destruction and Imri ’s presume death , Vernestra specify out as a Jedi Wayseeker , letting the Force guide her purpose for a time . In the end , Imri was discover alive and he and Vernestra were reunited . But if , even over a hundred twelvemonth later – by which time Imri would have long since break of natural causes – Vernestra ’s ship is still calledThe Cantaros , does that not prove that she was never really able to let him go ?
Do Masters Ever Really Let Go Of Their Padawans?
The Jedi are not supposed to form fond regard . That does n’t mean they ca n’t train friendships – the relationship between a Master and a Padawan is ramp up on trust , commitment , and comradeliness , after all – butthe Jedi learn to let each other go . Padawans outgrow their Masters and jell out on their own , and Masters take on new Padawans as time go on . Sometimes , though , it seems that some Padawans are harder to move on from than others .
The Jedi are not supposed to form attachments . That does n’t mean they ca n’t civilize friendly relationship – the relationship between a Master and a Padawan is progress on trust , loyalty , and comradeship , after all .
Certain Jedi have proven that the bond between a Master and their pupil go further than the average – look at Obi - Wan and Anakin , Anakin and Ahsoka , Master Sol ’s lasting attachment to Osha , and now Vernestra ’s lasting bond to Imri Cantaros , even 100 old age subsequently . None of them have truly been able to let go of the other , leading to “ life-threatening ” emotion like regret , guiltiness , and passing . Attachments are difficult to overcome , so it ’s no wonder even the most accomplished Masters , like Vernestra inStar Wars : The Acolyte , have a difficult prison term letting go of their Padawans .
Custom Image by El Kuiper
New installment ofThe Acolytepremiere Tuesdays exclusively on Disney+ .
Your Rating
Your comment has not been saved
Cast
The Acolyte is a television set serial arrange in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era , where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the peak of their influence . This sci - fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupt from beneath the surface and preparing to impart about the destruction of the High Republic .
Custom Image by Lewis Glazebrook
Custom Image by Lewis Glazebrook
