Star Wars: A Surprising Character Returns as Part of a Plot to Kill Luke Skywalker

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As a lifelong Star Wars enthusiast who’s seen it all, from the original trilogy to the latest sequels, I must say that the ongoing Battle of Jakku saga is truly capturing my imagination. The intricate plotlines, the rich character development, and the seamless integration of old and new elements have me hooked!

Now this is a deep cut. 1999’s Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace may be best remembered for podracing, Gungans, and midi-chlorians, but the first chapter in George Lucas’ Star Wars prequels trilogy also introduced characters who would go on to appear in 2018’s Solo: A Star Wars Story, which told the origin story of a young Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich). The movie, set between the events of Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV – A New Hope, revealed that former Sith apprentice turned underworld crime lord Darth Maul (Ray Park and Sam Witwer) was behind Dryden Vos (Paul Bettany), the figurehead for the crime syndicate Crimson Dawn.

Just as Emilia Clarke’s Qi’ra returned years later in Marvel’s comic book Crimson Trilogy, another Solo character has resurfaced in Marvel’s latest Star Wars trilogy bridging the gap between Episode VI – Return of the Jedi and Episode VII – The Force Awakens. And it’s a character who originally appeared as a cameo in The Phantom Menace.

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In the third issue of Wednesday’s “Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege” by Alex Segura and Stefano Raffaele, we find the return of Warwick Davis’ character Weazel. This character was previously seen in “The Phantom Menace,” where he watched the podrace won by a young Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd). Later on, he resurfaced as part of the rebel pirate gang, the Cloud-Riders, under Enfys Nest (Erin Kellyman), in “Solo.

In an interview from 2018, Warwick expressed his thoughts on Weazel, a character he played in “The Phantom Menace.” He felt that Weazel might have been heading down a questionable path at that time, engaging in risky behaviors and associating with the wrong group. However, he speculated that this could have led to a change of heart, where Weazel decided to do something positive with his life. This shift might have prompted him to join Enfys Nest’s cause and become part of her group. Warwick mentioned that there is still some uncertainty about the exact event or reason behind this transformation in Weazel’s character.

In another tale, the story of Weazel during the original Star Wars trilogy might be intriguing; however, it’s “Republic Under Siege” that unveils his continued presence on the outskirts of the criminal underworld following the Rebel Alliance’s triumph over the Empire in “Return of the Jedi”.

Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku Trilogy

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In “The Battle of Jakku – Insurgency Rising,” which unfolded right after the Battle of Endor and the demise of Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader, Admiral Gallius Rax carried out Emperor Palpatine’s secret plan, known as the Contingency, aimed at annihilating the Empire following his defeat. At the same time, Imperial Grand Moff Ubrik Adelhard imposed a tight blockade, called Iron Blockade, around the Anoat Sector to isolate a portion of the galaxy and continue the Empire’s struggle against the Rebels and the emerging New Republic.

As Leia Organa, along with Mon Mothma’s Rebel Alliance forces, engaged in battle against two Imperial factions that remained, Luke Skywalker, the Jedi, pursued ancient Jedi artifacts while confronting a fresh Inquisitor and the enigmatic cult known as the Acolytes of the Beyond.

As a devotee, I uncovered that this supposed enforcer was actually Reyna Oskure, the sorceress, who had formed an alliance with Governor Adelhard and the Acolytes. This partnership was instrumental in concocting strategies for the remnants of Palpatine’s once-mighty Empire. In my pursuit to reclaim the galaxy, I later found myself joining forces with Zeva Bliss, the mastermind behind Kijimi’s Spice Runners (and the maternal figure of Keri Russell’s Zorii Bliss in The Rise of Skywalker)).

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In another part of the galaxy, Skywalker and pilot Rynn Zenat ran into Doctor Aphra during a mission to safeguard a phony Jedi manual belonging to Jedi Master Ky Narec on the Outer Rim planet Lehanis. Meanwhile, Counselor Rax prepared his Imperial forces for the Emperor’s last orders, steering them towards the Battle of Jakku.

Information was shared by Weazel suggesting that Governor Adelhard is secretly supporting opposing factions in this civil conflict, employing Force-user Oskure and the Acolytes, all while engaging with criminal activities. Later, it emerged that Adelhard hired two of the galaxy’s most lethal bounty hunters, instructing them solely to eliminate Luke Skywalker. Subsequently, Bliss informed Weazel that a group known as the Spice Runners hold the contract for Skywalker’s assassination and had him removed from the job.

It was discovered that Weazel had been communicating with the New Republic’s chief spy, Calder Behrens. Unbeknownst to Tomasso, the Spice Runners were planning to take out a Jedi, specifically Skywalker. Upon this revelation, Tomasso instructed Weazel to inform Behrens about the plot to kill Skywalker and that there was someone who could safeguard the target – none other than the cyborg bounty hunter, Beilert Valance.

As Luke and Leia joined forces to repel a Trandoshan assault on Chandrila, Lan-Drus ended Behrens’ life on Krassinique following the murder of senator Galward Paronis. Before his demise, Behrens shared crucial information with Mothma…

The narrative progresses as Star Wars: Battle of Jakku – Republic Under Siege #4 hits shelves on Dec. 11 from Marvel Comics. The series, comprising 12 issues in total, will culminate with the four-issue Star Wars: Battle of Jakku – Last Stand in 2025.

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2024-12-05 00:09