The Acolyte
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Summary
The Acolyte’sfinale features a wide collection of Easter testicle and major references to the greaterStar Warscanon . culminate the major Jedi enigma that ’s been surrounding a twosome of twin extremely powerful in the Force , The Acolyte’sfirst ( and hopefully not only ) season has come to an epic end . However , the final sequence of the laterStar Warsshow had plentitude of surprise , right up to its very last shot .
The Acolyte’sfinalefeatures a final face-off between Master Sol ( Lee Jung - jae ) and Qimir ( Manny Jacinto ) . The last instalment also features a reunification between Mae and Osha Aniseya , alongside major conclusion they each make before the Jedi Order arrive in search of the one responsible for killing so many Jedi over the course of theStar Warsshow . To that end , here are 15 of the magnanimous Easter eggs , references , and major cameo featured throughoutThe Acolyte’sfinale .
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15Firebird Helmet
Symbol of the Jedi and Future Rebellion
After run Sol ’s custody in orbit around Brendok , Mae attempts to flee in an evasion ship . assume a helmet and climb into the cockpit , the helmet itself pay a intimate firebird sigil . While this was an original symbolisation for the Jedi Order , it would afterwards receive some pattern changes before becoming the prescribed symbolic representation of the Rebel Alliance 10 by and by in theStar Warstimeline .
14Sol’s Targeting Computer
Mirrors Original Trilogy
Pursuing Mae , Sol come in the rings of Brendok ’s moons while also using a aim computer to interlace on to her ship ’s place . The point visuals are notably the same as those that are conspicuously feature inA New Hopeand the Rebellion ’s Death Star deep run from the original trilogy . Darth Vader himself used a place reckoner to lock away onto foeman X - Wings before ripping them aside with a hail of optical maser fire from his TIE Advanced .
13When A Jedi Snaps
Anakin Skywalker Foreshadowing
meet with MasterVernestra Rwoh ( Rebecca Henderson ) , Senator Rayencourt ( David Harewood ) wish to carry on an external review of the Jedi Order on behalf of the Republic Senate . This is because he dread the unchecked power at the Jedi ’s disposition , as well as their intensely controlled emotion :
" You project an image of goodness and restraint , but it ’s only a matter of time before one of you snaps . And when , not if , that happens , who will be strong enough to stop him ? "
12Chancellor Drellik
An Alien Tarsunt
References are made to Supreme Chancellor Dreillik , who eventually makes an appearance closer to the oddment ofThe Acolyte’sfinale . Drellik is a fellow member of the exotic Tarsunt species . Interestingly enough , a Tarsunt served as Chancellor during theNew Republic Eraas seen inThe Force Awakens . There was also a Tarsunt youngling at the Jedi Temple as seen inThe Acolyte’spremiere .
11Darth Plagueis
The Acolyte’s True Sith Master
As Qimir and Osha leave Qimir ’s remote sea world in hunting of Sol and Mae , a hooded figure is seen watching them from the shadows . free-base on the long digit , flat olfactory organ , and yellow eyes in line with the Sith , this looks like none other thanDarth Plagueis the Wise , the Muun Sith mater of Palpatine himself . However , it remains unclear if Plagueis is Qimir ’s master , has tracked him down and intends to pop him as a contender , or wants Osha due to her unparalleled universe . Either way , the first - ever screen debut of Plagueis is a major instant inStar Warsfranchise history .
10Who Was Vernestra Contacting?
Master Yoda Is Most Likely
Urgently trying to get in contact with someone , it ’s unknown who Master Vernestra Rwoh was seek to meet with . However , it was established by the being on the other end that trying to reach out to this person was quite unorthodox . As such , a unattackable shot would be that Vernestra was trying to get in inter-group communication with Grandmaster Yoda who was often on pondering retreat during theHigh Republic Era . Naturally , the death of the episode for certain supports this musical theme as well .
9Samurai Clash
Sol vs Qimir
At the end of their incredible duel inThe Acolyte’sfinale , Sol and Qimir race each other with lightsabers drawn , the ultimate victor initially being nameless . As such , this very much mirrors the classic samurai blade fighting trope know as a " single - stroke battle " or " pass strike " . Eventually , it ’s revealed that Sol acquire the affaire d’honneur , having discerp Qimir ’s lightsaber as he pass .
8“Strike Him Down And Your Journey Will Be Complete"
Qimir Line Echoes Palpatine
After Mae accept Sol ’s lightsaber , Qimir teach Mae to shine him down and complete her journeying to the dark side . Naturally , this melodic line reverberate Palpatine who tell the same to Luke Skywalker inReturn of the Jedi . Wanting Luke to strike down Darth Vader , Empeor Palpatine roll in the hay that Luke ’s depravity to the iniquity would begin in earnest if he kill his father out of hatred and wrath , and Qimir know the same would happen for Mae … and/or Osha .
7"Very Few With This Power"
Who Else Can Use The Force To Create Life?
Upon revealing the truth that Mae and Osha are the same consciousness in the Force split by their mother into two being , Sol claims that " very few " have the power to manipulate the Force to create new life . However , one has to marvel who exactly he ’s talking about . While Darth Plagueis would be one , he was strange to the Jedi , so who else could wield this baron whom the Jedi were aware of ? It ’s certainly an interesting mystery with central ramifications for both the Jedi and the Sith .
6Star Wars Finally Debuts On-Screen Kyber Bleeding
Corrupting Kyber To The Dark Side
Picking up Sol ’s lightsaber , the dispirited kyber within bend red in Osha ’s hand as she reach into her hatred , having learned the truth about her master and his murder of her and Mae ’s mother . As such , this is the first on - projection screen depiction of kyber haemorrhage inStar Wars , a practice done by Sith apprentices which excuse why they all wield red lightsabers . swarm all their passion , detest , and botheration into the kyber of a Jedi they ’d slay , the live kyber bleeds . This is why Sol ’s lightsaber turns from blue to red , confirm Osha ’s embracement of the dark side .
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