Star Wars: Ahsoka Tano Breakdown– She is No Jedi
From Padawan to general to spy, Ahsoka Tano is a Star Wars fan-favorite for a reason. Here’s everything we know about the former Jedi.
The appearance of Ahsoka Tano in a live-action Star Wars universe was one of the highlights of The Mandalorian‘s season 2. But if you missed the animated Star Wars series, you may not know exactly how awesome she is.
She’s Anakin‘s former Padawan, a duel lightsaber wielder, and hero of the Rebellion. If there’s one character you should know, it’s Ahsoka.
The Life of Star Wars’ Ahsoka Tano
Ahsoka was discovered on her homeworld Shili by Jedi Master Plo Kloon when she was just three years old and was brought to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. Eleven years later, she was assigned to Anakin Skywalker right as the Clone Wars were beginning. The start of her apprenticeship was difficult because of their clashing personalities.
She and Anakin, alongside Obi-Wan Kenobi, eventually developed a very close and almost sibling-like relationship. Ahsoka would go on to learn about the Force, self-confidence, and galactic war. All while crossing paths with some of the biggest names in the galaxy including bounty hunters such as Cad Bane and Aurra Sing to General Grievous and Asajj Ventress.
As a commander in the Grand Army of the Republic she led forces to victory at the Battle of Ryloth, the Second Battle of Geonosis and the Battle of Mon Cala. She led revolts, rescued a colony from enslavement, and helped liberate Onderon from enslavers.
As the Clone Wars continued, Ahsoka was framed for a bombing at the Jedi temple. The bombing resulted in the deaths of a number of Jedi, clones, and innocent bystanders.
So Ahsoka fled the temple to investigate the attack herself. Once she had cleared her name, she was offered the title of Jedi Knight, but she refused. Her faith in the Jedi was shaken, so she walked away from the Jedi Order to find a new path for herself.
Life After the Jedi
The three friends would reunite in the last days of the war when Ahsoka agreed to do some freelance work with the Jedi generals. Unfortunately, this pit her against Darth Maul and a ship full of clones as Order 66 is executed. Ahsoka barely escaped with a freshly de-shipped Captain Rex.
Ahsoka was deeply involved with the Rebellion in the age of Star Wars: Rebels. Aside from spy work, Ahsoka battled inquisitors and reunited with old friends.
Sometimes those friends were actually friendly, like Captain Rex. But sometimes they aren’t. Because Ahsoka would have to fight Darth Vader, and once she realizes that the man behind the mask is her former Jedi Master, the encounter becomes truly heart-wrenching.
What’s Next for Ahsoka?
Starting at the end of the Galactic Civil war, Ahsoka’s story is largely unknown to us. But that will change on August 22nd when her highly anticipated solo series premieres on Disney+.
The series is set after the fall of the Empire and follows former Jedi Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat threat to the galaxy. This threat may be connected to her search for Grand Admiral Thrawn. To accomplish her mission, Ahsoka has to team up with the Ghost’s crew again to make good on a promise made to Sabine Wren at the end of Rebels – to find Ezra Bridger.
Her story is one of the most complex, and hardest to present in any highlights. If you want to know more about Ahsoka, check out The Clone Wars and Rebels series. I’d especially suggest the final season of The Clone Wars.
Which is your favorite Ahsoka scene? What do you think is next for our favorite not-Jedi? Are you looking forward to her stand-alone show? Let us know in the comments!
May The Force Be With You, Adventurers!
