Nov 27, 2015 my immediate answer yes yes yes yes, but im getting ahead of myself. Episode ix hasnt come out yet, so its possible we could get some type of revelation in the movie or a novel tie in. Jan 12, 2018 there have been theories about snoke circulating ever since the force awakens came out especially as to his true identity. Donate to help improve frequency and quality of content. Plus, we take a look back at the 1983 national library associations reading campaign featuring yoda. My immediate answer yes yes yes yes, but im getting ahead of myself. Jan 02, 2016 first of all, lets examine what is meant by the statement. Dec 30, 2015 plagueis isnt eu though, he was sidious master, thats a fact set in canon stone. Snoke is described by his apprentice, kylo ren, as wise. Speculation the official snoke discussion thread the cantina. Darth plagueis is a fictional character in the star wars franchise, first mentioned in star wars. The force awakens, but it was enough to inspire fans to spend hours online talking about potential. In the force awakens, his history was very much guarded, with plot points teasing he was a new regal leader cut from the. This story is canon the back story of darth plagueis and darth sidious was developed handinglove with the highest authorities at lucasfilm, to ensure that nothing contradicts george lucass vision of his creations.
A throwback to the bad old 90s days of comicbook movies 3. Star wars last jedi snoke theory is another link to darth. Episodes viii and ix will not reveal to viewers that snoke. Jedi eclipse, the unifying force, and the ebook darth maul. Tenebrous had told him from the start that the republic, with help from the sith, would continue to descend into corruption and disorder, and that a time would come when it would have to rely on the. James luceno is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars novels millennium falcon, dark lord. All the signs from the legends book, and the powers he possessed and his personality in general, could point to otherwise. Tenebrous had told him from the start that the republic, with help from the sith, would continue to descend into corruption and disorder, and that a time would come when it would have to rely on the strengths of an enlightened leader, capable of saving the lesser masses from being ruled by their unruly passions, jealousies, and desires. Plagueis originally had the ability to see into the future but this ability was permanently crippled. Today we see if the last jedi offers any more clues. Abrams was at one time considering a female character design for snoke which would contradict the plagueis theory since palpatine confirmed plagueis is a male character. He is a cgi character voiced and performed by andy serkis.
In an article featuring new images of maz kanata and supreme. Mar 24, 2017 star wars 8 the last jedi set photo leak. Snoke seems to be missing his lower jaw, which is similar to an injury darth plagueis received years before the phantom menace when he was training palpatine. Whats the best evidence that supreme leader snoke is not. Then again, serkis was cast very early in the process so they did choose to go with a.
At long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth plagueis and his apprentice, darth sidious, is revealed. The snoke is plagueis theory was born out of early speculation for star wars. Joking aside, theres some decentish evidence in favor of the theory that snoke is actually darth plagueis. New snoke theory is another link to darth plagueis star wars supervillain snoke has often been tied to darth plagueis in fan theories and theyre continuing to. This week in star wars, a new lego ultimate collector starfighter joins the fleet, we get our first look at the upcoming star wars.
Trained by darth tenebrous, plagueis mastered the art and science of midichlorian manipulation. Heres something interesting mentioned in the darth plagueis novel. Star wars 8 the last jedi set photo leak suggests supreme leader snoke is darth. The force awakens, in which he is introduced as the supreme leader of the first order, a rogue military junta formed from the fallen galactic empires remains. First of all, lets examine what is meant by the statement. Apr 21, 2018 andy serkis says supreme leader snoke is not darth plagueis. Snoke clearly has a vendetta against the skywalker line, sidious has more reason than anyone to hunt down skywalker and using lukes nephew to do it is typical palpatine mentality. Plus, its even been confirmed snoke has no connection or involvemen. The last jedi leak claims to have revealed that supreme leader snokes name is in fact an acronym the news comes from star wars expert mike zeroh who claims to have a source who. He is the mentor and murder victim of future emperor sheev palpatine a. Abrams was at one time considering a female character design for snoke which would contradict the plagueis theory. Snokes theme is nigh on identical to that of the opera scene in rots where we learn about darth plagueis. There is no evidence that directly proves or disproves that snoke is plagueis, but it certainly seems like the route theyre going on.
I was reading james lucenos excellent book, star wars. Sorry, star wars fans, that snoke darth plagueis theory has. The force awakens supreme leader snoke played by the ever talented andy serkis is in fact sith lord darth plagueis. Narration for the audio version was performed by daniel davis. Obsessed with eternal life, he experimented with ways to cheat. A masterpiece of intrigue, republic politics and finance, and most of all, an insight into the workings of the sith. Star wars 8 the last jedi set photo leak suggests supreme leader snoke is darth plagueis, according to a. It is turned out that he is in fact a dark side version of the mummy. The last jedi writerdirector rian johnson shares the story build up that led us to the death of supreme leader snoke. Darth plagueis and it really struck a chord with me. Enjoy for all you darth plagueis fans, please keep your comments respectfull as this has been a very controversial subject. Aug 27, 2016 supreme leader snoke might have only appeared on screen for barely a minute in star wars.
Part of the initial arrival at darth plagueis was born out of a fan desire for everything in star wars to be connected, in the same way, fans speculated rey was a skywalker, finn was. Lord phanatic, black 11 wampa 1030th resistance squad moderator. Snoke is darth plagueis theory debunked by lucasfilm creative. Darth plagueis is alive theory star wars explained youtube. In the star wars roleplaying game, this ability was represented by the skill transfer essence. Dec 30, 2015 darth plagueis was first mentioned in the 2005 star wars film revenge of the sith, which many consider to be the least terrible of the muchmaligned prequel trilogy. Star wars episode 7 the darth plagueis theory youtube. He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. If youre a fan who has been buying into the snoke darth plagueis theory that ties the new first order villain to revenge of the sith, we have bad news. It was originally scheduled for release in october of 2008, but its release was canceled. The last jedi as fans scrambled to discover the true identity of the new villain and master to kylo ren, supreme leader snoke. Essence transfer might explain how snoke is plagueis and helps bridge snoke s rise to power. There have been theories about snoke circulating ever since the force awakens came out especially as to his true identity.
The clone wars anthology book cover, and we share some of your comfiest jedi and sith looks. Darth plagueis is arguably one of the finest star wars novels ever written. What that statement really means in the context of the new star wars trilogy is. This story is canon the back story of darth plagueis and darth sidious was. Darth plagueis written by james luceno and is my favorite novel in the star wars expanded universe. Darth plagueis was first mentioned in the 2005 star wars film revenge of the sith, which many consider to be the least terrible of the muchmaligned prequel trilogy. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order. Heres why the snoke darth plagueis theories are probably wrong. Snoke clearly has a vendetta against the skywalker line. I believe that supreme leader snoke will actually turn out to be the former master of darth sidious himself, darth plagueis, in star wars. The force awakens book for instance, its revealed that j. Darth plagueis was a dark lord of the sith, so powerful and so wise that he could use the force to influence the midichlorians to create life.
Supreme leader snoke might have only appeared on screen for barely a minute in star wars. You will never look at the prequels in the same light again. New york times bestseller the best star wars publication to date. Darth plagueis, remembered as darth plagueis the wise, was a male muun dark lord of the sith and heir to the lineage of darth bane. New snoke theory is another link to darth plagueis star wars supervillain snoke has often been tied to darth plagueis in fan theories and theyre continuing to come thick. In hindsight, the last jedi had its fair share of plot twists. Plagueis originally had the ability to see into the future but this ability was permanently crippled after his dead master used transfer essence to enter his body and foresaw his death at the hands of his own apprentice. Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the dark lord of the sith, darth plagueis. The rumour was supported by leaked images that showed snoke as a muun, the same race as that of darth plagueis in the expanded star wars universe. In his public guise as magister hego damask ii of the. Find out why the snoke darth plagueis theories are wrong. New york times bestseller the best star wars publication. This episode we talk about the darth plagueis theory in star wars episo.
This book focuses on two sith lords namely darth plagueis and his apprentice darth sidious aka palpatine. Since 2015, fans have been speculating what the true identity of supreme leader snoke andy serkis is and his background. Having seen the downfall of his apprentice in the origianls, plagueis the wise knew that the darkside would inevitably be defeated in star wars 9. The force awakens, but it was enough to inspire fans to spend hours online talking about. Oct 30, 2012 at long last, the star wars story of the mysterious sith lord darth plagueis and his apprentice, darth sidious, is revealed. Heres why supreme leader snoke is not darth plagueis this rumor has been circulating for months, and it doesnt look like its going to stop anytime soon. Beyond the exceptional character development, insight into the dark side of the force and modern sith ideology and theory, its just a really compelling and enjoyable read. No the clone of sate pestage isnt far from being the almost dead hego damask darth plagueis.
Andy serkis basically confirmed snoke is not darth plagueis. Supreme leader snoke is a fictional character in the star wars franchise. The clone wars anthology book cover, and we share some of your comfiest. Oct 15, 2015 donate to help improve frequency and quality of content. Today we explain who darth plagueis is, and what he has to do with star wars. Plagueis isnt eu though, he was sidious master, thats a fact set in canon stone.
Most of them are not in the i am your father way but shockers nonetheless. Andy serkis says supreme leader snoke is not darth plagueis. Obsessed with eternal life, he experimented with ways to cheat death and create new life from the midichlorians. In star wars canon, its unknown who trained darth plagueis.
However, sue rostoni later stated that the book had been reinstated, and the novel was to be released on january 10, 2012. Unlike the ability described above such as in the example of emperor palpatine, the transfer essence skill required the player to make a conscious effort while still living and had a maximum range of 10 meters. Dec 28, 2015 i believe that supreme leader snoke will actually turn out to be the former master of darth sidious himself, darth plagueis, in star wars. This is a very good star wars novel, set before and during the events of the prequel trilogy.
Which villain in the star wars saga was labelled wise. Jan 10, 2012 this wasnt just another star wars novel. Of all the new characters in the latest star wars trilogy, snoke. Darth sidious, who later frames his history and reputed ability to control natural phenomena of life and death as a legend used to lure anakin skywalker to the dark side of the force. The following contains major spoilers for star wars.
May 12, 2016 snoke is darth plagueis theory debunked by lucasfilm creative. James luceno takes darth plagueis down the dark path and never looks back. Snokes theme is nigh on identical to that of the opera scene in rots where we learn about. Andy serkis confirmed a few months ago that supreme leader snoke is not secretly darth plagueis, the sith master of life and death. If snoke is plagueis, he just may be the most dangerous character in star wars history. For over a year now, its been circulating around the web that the main villain for star wars. The rise of darth vader, cloak of deception, labyrinth of evil, as well as the new jedi order novels agents of chaos i. Abrams, lawrence kasdan, and michael arndt for the 2015 film star wars. Plagueis was darth jar jar and in his infinite wisdom he tried to destroy the star wars franchise so that the last three movies never got made. Power used to control the galaxy, to rule through democracy backed up by the jedis militarypolice enforcement, or by a sith lord who seeks centralized control.
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