STARKILLER'S POTENTIAL RETURN TO STAR WARS CANON

The Star Wars franchise is abuzz with speculation about the possible return of Galen Marek, also known as Starkiller, to the official canon. This character, introduced in the video game “Star Wars: The Force Unleashed,” has garnered significant fan interest due to his compelling storyline and the talented portrayal by actor Sam Witwer. Starkiller’s narrative, which involves being the son of a Jedi and becoming the apprentice of Darth Vader, resonates deeply with fans and aligns well with the Sith Rule of Two, a central theme in the Star Wars universe.

Hints of Starkiller’s potential return have been dropping since 2019, starting with “The Mandalorian” season 1. More recently, “Andor” included a specific Easter egg in a collectibles store owned by Luthen Rael, further fueling fan speculation. These deliberate references have kept the possibility of Starkiller’s return alive in the minds of fans.

However, incorporating Starkiller into the canon would require significant changes to his original story, particularly his role in the formation of the Rebel Alliance. In “The Force Unleashed” games, Starkiller is sent by Darth Vader to begin the Rebel Alliance as a means to lure the Empire’s enemies into the open. This narrative directly conflicts with the established Star Wars canon, necessitating a substantial rewrite of Starkiller’s backstory.

The possibility of rewriting Starkiller’s entire story to fit within the existing canon is being considered, given the character’s popularity and the narrative potential he offers. This would involve altering key elements of “The Force Unleashed” games to ensure they do not clash with the established timeline between “Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” and “Episode IV – A New Hope.” The extent of these changes would be significant, as several elements of the games’ stories currently conflict with the existing canon.

Adding to the speculation, Sam Witwer himself has joked about Starkiller’s potential canonization. He quipped that if the Incinerator trooper is now canon, then Marek could be too, further stoking fan interest in the character’s return.

The inclusion of Starkiller could enrich the Star Wars universe, offering a fresh and intriguing character arc that explores the complexities of the Force. However, it would require careful narrative restructuring to ensure coherence with the established canon. As fans eagerly await any official announcements, the potential return of Starkiller remains a hot topic in the Star Wars community.

Filipino Translation:

Usap-usapan na naman ang Star Wars fandom dahil sa posibilidad na bumalik si Galen Marek, or mas kilala as Starkiller, sa official canon. Yung character kasi niya, na una nating nakita sa video game na “Star Wars: The Force Unleashed,” talagang nakakuha ng maraming interes ng fans dahil sa astig na kwento niya at yung galing ng portrayal ni Sam Witwer. Yung kwento kasi ni Starkiller, na anak siya ng Jedi at naging apprentice ni Darth Vader, malapit sa puso ng fans at swak na swak din sa Rule of Two ng Sith, na isa sa mga major themes ng Star Wars universe.

Actually, may mga clues na nag-start pa noong 2019, like nung season 1 ng "The Mandalorian." Plus, mas bago lang, may Easter egg sa "Andor" na nakita sa collectibles store ni Luthen Rael, na mas lalong nagpa-excite sa mga fans na baka bumalik nga si Starkiller. Dahil dito, buhay pa rin ang posibilidad ng pagbabalik niya sa isip ng fans.

Pero, kung isasama si Starkiller sa official canon, kailangan talagang baguhin ng todo ang original story niya, lalo na yung role niya sa pagbuo ng Rebel Alliance. Kasi, sa "The Force Unleashed," si Starkiller mismo yung pinadala ni Darth Vader para itayo ang Rebel Alliance bilang pain para lumabas yung mga kalaban ng Empire. Eh, obvious na conflict yun sa current Star Wars canon, kaya kailangan ng malalaking pagbabago sa backstory ni Starkiller.

Posibleng i-rewrite totally yung buong kwento ni Starkiller para magfit siya sa existing canon, lalo na dahil popular naman siya at ang daming pwedeng puntahan ng kwento niya. Kailangan lang baguhin yung mga importanteng elements ng "The Force Unleashed" games para hindi na yun mag-clash sa timeline na established sa pagitan ng "Episode III – Revenge of the Sith" at "Episode IV – A New Hope." Malaki ang magiging changes dyan, lalo na yung parts ng kwento ng games na kumokontra sa existing canon.

Dagdag pa, yung mismong si Sam Witwer, nagbiro na rin tungkol sa potential canonization ni Starkiller. Sabi nga niya, kung yung Incinerator Trooper ay canon na, baka it’s possible din for Marek to be canon. Mas lalo tuloy na-excite ang fans sa posibleng pagbabalik ni Starkiller.

Kung maisasama si Starkiller, sure na makaka-rich pa lalo yun sa Star Wars universe, at magkakaroon tayo ng bagong, exciting na character arc na mag-e-explore ng complexity ng Force. Pero, syempre, kailangan ng maingat na pagre-restructure ng kwento para hindi maging sablay sa existing canon. Habang naghihintay ang fans ng official announcement, hot topic talaga ang posibilidad ng pagbabalik ni Starkiller sa Star Wars community.

Should Sam Witwer’s Starkiller be brought back to Star Wars canon? was first published here.