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- Ahsoka Episode VII creates an inconsistency in the Star Wars timeline, raising questions about its place in the larger galactic timeline.
- Anakin Skywalker’s training hologram in Episode VII doesn’t fit the established timeline, contradicting his early ability to provide Ahsoka with adequate lightsaber lessons.
- event Ahsokaset after The Mandalorian Season 3 doesn’t quite fit the timeline, calling into question why Ahsoka waited so long to complete her mission. Star Wars needs to be more careful with its timeline.
some references Ahsoka Episode 7 has already established itself in the drama Star Wars timeline, but it also created inconsistencies that had ripple effects on the larger galactic timeline.It is understood Ahsoka period setting The Mandalorian-era, the starting time period The Mandalorian Only 5 years after the events of Season 1 Return of the Jedi. However, it wasn’t clear exactly when the show was set – until episode seven mentioned some specific events that now raise larger questions.
Not only Ahsoka Episode VII mixes up some of its own timelines, but it also does the same thing with past timelines. Hayden Christensen’s return as Anakin Skywalker in the series is nothing short of legendary, but as Anakin and Ahsoka’s Clone Wars past is brought up, more inconsistencies and issues begin Appear.Connect the series to previous series Star Wars Era and cementing its place in the timeline is certainly welcome, but why does it pose such a danger to the larger galactic timeline?
Anakin Skywalker’s training holostar doesn’t match the Star Wars timeline
Ahsoka In Episode VII, Christensen reprises his role as Anakin, along with some notable appearances from Count Dooku, Asajj Ventress, and General Grievous. As stunning as this moment is, the context clues surrounding the time these holographic videos were taken don’t fit in with the rest of the timeline. Ahsoka says she watched the last video Anakin recorded for her in Episode VII, and the regret in her voice suggests she left the Jedi Order soon – but other details suggest it was recorded at the beginning of Episode VII The Clone Wars.
Anakin wearing his armor Star Wars: The Clone Wars In season one, when he provides the names of their Separatist opponents, he treats them as if Ahsoka has never crossed paths with any of them before. However, this establishment early in The Clone Wars also contradicts Anakin’s ability to create training videos for Ahsoka using her twin lightsabers.Ahsoka until clone wars Season 3, so how could he provide her with adequate lightsaber lessons so early in her training?
Ahsoka takes place after The Mandalorian Season 3… which makes no sense
Ahsoka In Episode 7, Captain Carson Teva firmly established Mandalore’s connection to Grand Admiral Thrawn Ahsoka after those The Mandalorian third episode. While this was expected considering it was previously hinted that the two series would take place at the same time, it doesn’t tie together as tightly as hoped.Ahsoka’s Quest Ahsoka It actually started with the capture of Morgan Elsbeth, which happened with the help of Din Djarin The Mandalorian When Season 2 Begins AhsokaMorgan remains imprisoned.
The problem is, according to Jon Favreau, The Mandalorian Season 2, events boba fett booksand The Mandalorian Everything in Season 3 is matched to real-world time between release dates – which would make the events of Season 3 take place more than two years after the Season 2 finale, boba fett books It happens right in the middle. According to this timeline, Ahsoka would capture Morgan, spend a year doing things like visit Luke Skywalker at the Jedi Temple on Ossus, and then wait another year to interrogate Morgan and begin her operations . Ahsoka seek. Why did she wait so long?
Star Wars needs to be more careful with its timeline
Although the time between the original events Star Wars Trilogies and sequel trilogies are rich for storytelling, but also dangerous in creating inconsistencies such as these. Giving so much open space to new stories is almost harder than keeping tabs on something as crowded as the Galactic Civil War era.Weaving storylines together across various media is difficult, especially a complex and faithful timeline like this Star Wars.Creators like Favreau and Dave Filoni are creating incredible stories, but matching it all up is a challenge, and Ahsoka It just proves the harsh reality.
despite this, Ahsoka There is still a chance to explain its schedule decision. It’s possible that interstellar travel took longer than expected, leading to the following events: The Mandalorian Season 3 ended before Ahsoka reached Peridea. It’s also possible Ahsoka needs more time to gather intel on Thrawn and Morgan before interrogating the Nightsisters and beginning her mission. However, if that’s the case, it needs more structure and support, and no one would protest getting more information about why and how Ahsoka spent time with Luke on Ossus.as Star Wars As it continues to build these incredible worlds and stories, it will need to pay careful attention to its timeline, especially as it expands its all-new The Mandalorian-era.
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