Star Wars Fans Are Furious: Why Didn’t Revenge of the Sith Reveal This Shocking Truth?

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The movie Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith ended the prequel trilogy with a significant unanswered question. Given the focus on the Clone Wars in these films, it seems odd that we don’t learn why the clone army was created initially. Despite being addressed in other Star Wars content, this omission is noticeable considering its relevance to the storyline. Since we learned about Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas in Episode II – Attack of the Clones, it leaves one expecting an explanation. As fans rewatch Revenge of the Sith this weekend, many are pondering why this plot point was left unresolved.

In Episode II, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker thwart an attempt on Senator Padme Amidala’s life, but when they apprehend the culprit, she is fatally struck by a rare poison dart fired by the bounty hunter Jango Fett, who had been concealed nearby. This projectile prompts Obi-Wan to journey to the planet Kamino for an investigation. Upon his arrival, the Kaminoans presume he’s there to review their work on developing a clone army for the Jedi High Council.

In the movie, it’s revealed that Obi-Wan discovers an army was created under the guidance of Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas, who was part of the Jedi High Council at the time. Despite working alone, he had authorized the creation of this army. This was shocking news to the council, as Sifo-Dyas had been absent for many years by then. With war approaching, the Jedi were forced to utilize these clones to fight for the Republic. It wasn’t until later that they uncovered their deception – the Emperor had embedded a secret command within all the clones to betray and eliminate their Jedi leaders when activated.

Currently, numerous enthusiasts had anticipated that such a betrayal from Sifo-Dyas (regarding the clone army) would be unveiled along with an explanation of how Darth Sidious manipulated the plan. However, within the film itself, no such revelation was provided. This omission has sparked discussion once more among fans as they commemorate the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith. The movie is being shown in cinemas nationwide this week, and the re-screening has reignited this unresolved question.

In a Reddit post, fans shared their own theories and guesses about the movie when it initially came out. Many thought Sifo-Dyas might have been killed by the Sith, with either Palpatine or Dooku possibly using his name to command the clone army. Others inferred from contextual hints that this could be an alias for Qui-Gon Jinn.

As per our most recent authoritative sources, it appears that Sifo-Dyas was exceptionally skilled in precognition, predicting the Sith War years ahead. Eager to ensure the Republic’s readiness, he proposed a clone army, an idea unfortunately rejected by the Jedi Council. Unable to accept this decision, Sifo-Dyas covertly commissioned the creation of the army on his own, hoping for future forgiveness. However, unbeknownst to him, Palpatine and Dooku discovered his hidden plan.

The Sith pair seized command over the cloning operation, and Dooku disguised himself as a different Jedi to negotiate with the Kaminoans. He instructed them to modify the behavioral chips within the clone soldiers, embedding Order 66, a command that would ultimately allow the emperor to annihilate the Jedi at an opportune moment. These modified soldiers later became the initial Imperial Stormtroopers.

This data is quite intriguing, and it’s clear that its revelation at the end of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” would have added a significant dramatic twist. Yet, fans aren’t deluded into thinking this film is flawless; they appreciate it even more for its imperfections. Currently, “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” is showing in theaters across the U.S., and the entire Skywalker Saga can be streamed instantly on Disney+.

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2025-04-28 20:40