Both the original trilogy and the prequels deal with a skywalkerkenobi conflict. But lately, i cant get this thought out of my head. Rey kenobi theories submit your ideas, graphics, fic, whatever. Therefore, hes essentially the prime candidate for reys father if.
Dec 27, 2015 if rey is a kenobi admit it, youre convinced, this would be a profound and emotional reversal of the role of mentor and teacher. The novel takes place between the events of star wars. Maz kanata obiwan kenobi orson krennic darth maul nien nunb. It is set during the early days of obiwans exile on tatooine. As for gad being able to ask the questions about the possibility of rey being a skywalker or kenobi, disney might have also used this as misdirection since these ideas are the subject of the most popular star wars.
Lukes lightsaber and r2d2 turning back on only after rey appears support luke as her father while her accent and both obi wans calling out to her in the flashback scene at mazs supoort support the theory that she is obi wans granddaughter. Dec 11, 2016 is rey related to obiwan kenobi in star wars. Kenobi by john jackson miller from amazons fiction books store. Is rey in the new star wars a kenobi or a skywalker. Sure, anakins lightsaber may have called to rey, but obiwan was.
His idea is that rey was born to a child that obiwan had. Kylo ren is a fictional character and major antagonist in the star wars franchise. Writer and game designer john jackson miller is the author of star wars. Star wars 8 the last jedi looks set to feature obiwan kenobis force ghost after a. At the end of the rise of skywalker, rey adopts skywalker as her surname, despite being the granddaughter of emperor palpatine. Remember that luke warned rey of the vanity of the jedi. John jackson millers kenobi is an addictive, engrossing tale that explores obiwans exile on tatooine with wildly entertaining themes perfect for a western. Though hes a long way from mastering the power of the force. Obiwan kenobi is first introduced in the original star wars living as a hermit by the name of ben kenobi on the planet tatooine.
While protecting luke skywalker kenobi discovers secrets of tattooine and its vicious climate and takes us for journey of exploration of the culture and its history. If rey is a kenobi admit it, youre convinced, this would be a profound and emotional reversal of the role of mentor and teacher. The entire scene where rey finds the books is a call back to lukes experience with the dark side in empire. Episode ix tells us whether rey is a skywalker, a kenobi, a nobody, or someone else. Rey herself didnt seem to know, staying in the outer rim wastes of jakku in the hopes that one day her family. Jan 10, 2016 the internet cannot decide if rey is a skywalker or a kenobi. Kenobi wookieepedia is a star wars legends novel by john jackson miller, concerning obiwan ben kenobis first weeks in exile on tatooine. Ive always supported rey kenobi skywalker or rey skynobi, but if they were going to reintroduce mara jade as rey s mother lukes wife and obiwans daughter, thatd be the icing on the cake for me. Through this book, readers will get glimpses inside obiwans head as he reflects on anakin skywalker and the events of revenge of the sith.
Rey is actually a skywalker and a kenobi brostrick. Kenobi by john jackson miller goodreads share book. How star wars the rise of skywalker addresses reys parentage. Kenobi is a novel written by author john jackson miller. Dec 24, 2015 some say shes rey solo and others say shes rey skywalker. Obiwan kenobi and ship troubles there is a phantom menace scene where obiwan fixes a subaquatic ship by ripping something out, much like rey did in the millennium falcon. May 27, 2017 rey s connection to the lightsaber is going to be a key plot point in the last jedi. It might also make sense that rey discovers shes not a skywalker, but a kenobi. My personal theory is that rey is both a skywalker and a kenobi. The rise of skywalker showed rey using force heal, but this. As for gad being able to ask the questions about the possibility of rey being a skywalker or kenobi. Skywalkerclose encounters on the appalachian trail. Within the original trilogy, obiwan serves as a supporting character and is portrayed by english actor alec guinness. The rise of skywalker novel edits reys parents, yet.
Well, taking only the 7 films and the 2 tv series as canon, i can only think of one woman obiwan ever considered leaving the jedi order for. I support rey as a strong, forcewielding woman, no matter what her origin reveal turns out to be. Rey is a fictional character in the star wars franchise and the main protagonist of the sequel. In the book, its confirmed that reys father was also a clone of the emperor. Even though the common theory is that rey will turn out to be a skywalker, various tidbits of information say otherwise. Apr 29, 2017 furthermore, there is also the possibility that ridley was just throwing fans off. Ive always supported rey kenobiskywalker or rey skynobi, but if they were going to reintroduce mara jade as reys mother lukes wife and obi. Even though the last jedi supposedly told us who rey is, fans havent believed it. His strong connection to luke skywalker, as revealed in the canon novels, is a crucial piece of evidence for believing reys identity is known and understood by lukes inner circle. We have a theory about who both of reys parents are in star wars. The last jedi makes it no secret that kylo ren believes himself to be of. Obiwan spent 19 years in exile on tatooine, and though he largely remained hidden and tried to distance himself from the jedi ways, old ben still got involved with some action. They mostly talked about books i already knew about, but then they dropped the news.
What if rey is just the daughter of luke skywalker. We have a theory about who both of reys parents are in. Rey skywalker was a forcesensitive human female who, after years of living as a. Kenobi takes place between the end of episode iii revenge of the sith and the beginning of episode iv a new hope star wars with obiwan kenobi living on tatooine and secretly looking out for young luke skywalker as he grows up. The internet cannot decide if rey is a skywalker or a kenobi. It shows kenobi s transition from the great jedi master to an exile while still giving in to his call of helping people when he can. I explained it all via mind wipes and luke skywalkers crumbled jedi dreams and all. Since the 2000s prequel trilogy, and according to the 2018 comic book darth vader. Does the star wars 9 title mean rey is a skywalker. Could she also be the reincarnation of anakin skywalker. While many fans have theorized that rey is, in fact, a kenobi explaining not just that she hears his voice, but that she has the ability to.
Rey kenobi is a struggling archaeologist at the british museum who wants nothing more than to fulfill her adoptive fathers dream. Dec 14, 2016 now, the notion that rey s parents are not on rebels doesnt necessarily discredit the idea that shes a kenobi. The life and legend of obiwan kenobi by ryder windham. My argument for this doesnt really have much to stand on, but it has more truth behind it than some of the others ive read. Star wars 9 is officially titled the rise of skywalker. Skywalker close encounters on the appalachian trail. Dec 22, 2015 well, taking only the 7 films and the 2 tv series as canon, i can only think of one woman obiwan ever considered leaving the jedi order for. Shes about to give up when fate aided by an eccentric billionaire gives her the means to go on an expedition, along with an unusual team of explorers who may have their own. I think though the answer may be shes rey kenobi spoilers by the way. Originally conceived as a graphic novel, kenobi was created in response to a challenge by millers editors to do something never before attemptedstar wars as a western, with obiwan as the drifter, determined homesteader moisture farmers. We have a theory about who both of reys parents are in star.
Someone has put together an extensive explanation for why they think rey from star wars. This is a cute storybook geared toward younger readers, told in young anakin skywalkers own words, as he experienced those first several days of meeting jedis quigon jinn and obi wan kenobi, as well as the naboo queen, padme amidala. Back when he was still a padawan under quigon he spent a yearlong mission trying. It wouldnt be wild speculation to assume that luke will now train rey in the ways of the jedi in episode 8. Kylo ren is the chosen name of ben solo, the only child of original star wars trilogy characters han solo and princess leia organa. Oh, did i mention there was no cell reception in this convention hall.
Dec 01, 2017 7 legit possibilities for rey s parents in the last jedi. Read everything there is to know about the incredible life of the most revered jedi master ever, from his first meeting with anakin skywalker to his final meeting with darth vader. Hyperdrive complications prevented queen amidalas ship from traveling in tpm while obiwan was aboard. Some say shes rey solo and others say shes rey skywalker. Abrams books thats why i dont see rey s origin as lazy writing.
Some even go as far to say shes a relation of emperor palpatine. Close encounters on the appalachian trail walker, bill on. An unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon star wars novel to take place before the events of star wars. The rise of skywalker novel edits reys parents, yet again. In the laterreleased prequel trilogy, a younger version of the character serves as one of the main protagonists alongside anakin skywalker. The force awakens is a reincarnated anakin skywalker. Jan 19, 2016 9 reasons rey is totally not a skywalker. While the question of who is reys father obviously wont be definitively answered until a future star wars episode, if it were a horse race, the consensus currently seems to be luke skywalker leading down the backstretch, closely followed by han solo, with obi wan kenobi, contending as reys grandfather, making a strong break around the. It shows kenobis transition from the great jedi master to an exile while still giving in to his call of helping people when he can. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. The family of luke skywalker mark hamill purchases two droids, c3po anthony daniels and r2d2 kenny baker, the former of whom is able to speak english to communicate with luke, while the latter can only communicate through beeps understood only by c3po. Of all the theories, obiwan kenobi being her relative seems the most plausible.
Reys connection to the lightsaber is going to be a key plot point in the last jedi. According to the book, the sacred jedi texts she smuggled out from. Powerful with the force, rey trains to be a jedi under luke skywalker and. And lucasfilm story group creative executive pablo hidalgo, key. And lucasfilm story group creative executive pablo hidalgo, keyholder of all official star wars canon details. Yoda still has lessons to bestow on young skywalker. The rise of skywalker finally reveals reys lineage. Disney already has some book or disney plus show ready to explain. The vision came to an end, she fell to the floor, and she heard the voice of the longdeceased jedi master obiwan kenobi. Rian johnson made the last jedi to undo the trilogy claims star wars editors vincent vendetta details on his youtube channel the notion that rey is. Its simple, the timelines work out, theyve obscured just enough of his background, his appearance is apt, etc. Star wars by john jackson miller, paperback barnes.
Leia was actually taught by the force ghosts of obiwan kenobi and even, occasionally, jedi master yoda. Dec 24, 2015 we have a theory about who both of reys parents are in star wars. The last jedi reveals an essential connection between anakin skywalker and rey. Unaware of her lineage as the granddaughter of the emperor, rey was the only name she went by prior to assuming the skywalker. Jan 01, 20 john jackson millers kenobi is an addictive, engrossing tale that explores obiwans exile on tatooine with wildly entertaining themes perfect for a western. So for that small period of time only me and those other 19 star wars expanded universe fans knew that this book was coming. Rise of skywalker book reveals a dark rey twist not in the movie. This blog is dramafree and open to all ships, fan theories, and opinions. This crazy star wars theory about reys past is also totally conceivable. Rey is a skywalker but not the daughter of luke or han solo and kyra star wars 8 hero rey is still missing her parents but the popular theories about luke or han solo and kyra don. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The skywalker family is a fictional family in the star wars franchise. And her experience heading into the dark side hole to find her parents, only.
Rey is the kind and resilient nurse tending to bens grandfather. His comics work includes writing for iron man, mass effect, bart simpson, and indiana jones. Yeah, i definitely see the writing on the wall that korkie kryze is obiwan and satines son. He lives in wisconsin with his wife, two children, and far too many comic books. Theyre also siblings, and were about to make that all make sense. Rey skywalker was a forcesensitive human female who, after years of living as a scavenger, became a jedi during the war between the first order and the resistance.
As far as canon goes we know nothing about obiwans family and whether he had siblings. If you went out early to see the film, lets discuss. Luke skywalker was the one who collected the books rey has been. There is a lot of evidence to support both fan theories. In fact, it strongly suggests that lor san tekka was an obiwan kenobiesque character in force awakens, watching rey from afar. Nachdem rey nach einiger zeit einsah, dass es sinnlos sei, luke weiter zu. Episode ix tells us whether rey is a skywalker, a kenobi, a nobody.
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