Warning! This post contains spoilers for Star Wars: Battle of Jakku – Insurgency Rising #1Star Wars brought back a long-forgotten Force-sensitive species between the original and sequel trilogies. Recently found his canonical comics set between The empire strikes back And Return of the JediMarvel has begun a new era of storytelling in the immediate aftermath of Endor that will lead to the definitive battle of Jakku. To this end, the new Star Wars The first issue of the series revealed the return of the Anzati.
In Marvel Comics Star Wars: Battle of Jakku – Insurgency Rising #1 By Alex Segura, Leonard Kirk and Rachelle Rosenberg, dark forces react to the fall of the second Death Star and the deaths of both Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader. This includes Yupe Tashu, a member of Palpatine’s inner circle who leads the dark side cult known as the Acolytes of the Beyond. Seeking to end the “New Republic” before it can begin, Tashu meet with new Star Wars Character Reyna Oskure who agrees to work with both the Acolytes of the Beyond and the Empire’s Governor Adelhard.
Introduced as a brand new villain to the Star Wars Canon, it will be fascinating to see how Reyna will affect the overall timeline and the eventual future of the sequel trilogy. However, the reveal that Reyna Oskure is also a member of the Anzati species is notable in and of itself.
Reyna confirms the Anzati lives for centuries
Just like the original force-sensitive species
In both legends and minor references to their race made in the pre-existing Star Wars canon, The Anzati are a Force-sensitive and telepathic species that can live for centuries. This is due to their ability to drain the life essences of other beings, extending their lives and satisfying their hunger with the energy they refer to as “soup” or “the sea of ​​memory”. Although they have been referenced with some of their story is partially canonized, this new Star Wars Series is certainly the most high-profile story they have ever been a part of in the official Star Wars continuity.
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With this in mind, Legends’ Anzati have hidden tentacle-like proboscis in their cheeks that extend to feed on their victims. However, it is so far unclear if this is still the case for Reyna Oskure. She looks more vampiric than past depictions of the Anzati in Legends, which would be fitting and speaks to a potential visual change. However, readers likely won’t be sure about the proboscis until Oskure is perhaps ready to feed again.
Reyna Oskure is working with the Acolytes of the Beyond
Help the empire and the dark side itself
The issue also confirms that Reyna does agree to work with the Acolytes of the Beyond and the remnants of the Empire. That being said, it certainly does not appear that she is invested or loyal to either group, as she has lived long enough to see the rise and fall of several empires, republics and more. Instead, the Anzati seem more interested in serving the dark side of the Force itself. As such, it will be very exciting to see what Oskure does next alongside Acolytes of the Beyond and The Fractured Empire as the new Star Wars Series continues.
Star Wars: Battle of Jakku – Insurgency Rising #1 is now on sale from Marvel Comics.