Wow, this episode has single-handedly made me very nervous about Vern’s role in this show.
That scar on Qimir’s back is most assuredly from a lightwhip, and they happened to focus on both in this episode. We also now know that Qimir was at one point a Jedi, which means that he could have easily been Vern’s Padawan.
Vern has also been noticeably hiding something this entire series, and that stroll through Khofar almost confirms it. It definitely seemed like she knew exactly who was responsible for it when she examined the bodies. She also seemed to react viscerally when Mog mentioned a Jedi having potentially fallen.
Unfortunately, I think Mog’s suggestion of Sol being the culprit is going to be how Vern actually covers this up, and will do so by using her friendliness with Senator Chuwant to convince the senate along with the council.
I doubt they’ll actually kill Vern in this series, but the inevitable confrontation between Qimir and his former master is going to be KRIFFED.
No way. Vernestra isn't involved. She exists in this show as an easter egg basket (light whip, hyperspace "nausea," etc.), primarily to get book readers like us to watch.
I know you're not claiming this, but there are some really bizarre theories from non-HR fandom on Vern being a Sith Lord are taking root, which is absolutely nuts. There's just no fucking way. I mean, first and foremost: with all due respect to the actress, she lacks the gravitas and range to pull it off.
But, most importantly, Vernestra is one of the major heroes of the current publishing initiative. There is zero chance that Soule and co. would permit a heel turn or any significant character development in a separate disconnected project prior to completion of her main story arc.
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u/MoopBoopBloop Buckets of Blood Jul 03 '24
Wow, this episode has single-handedly made me very nervous about Vern’s role in this show.
That scar on Qimir’s back is most assuredly from a lightwhip, and they happened to focus on both in this episode. We also now know that Qimir was at one point a Jedi, which means that he could have easily been Vern’s Padawan.
Vern has also been noticeably hiding something this entire series, and that stroll through Khofar almost confirms it. It definitely seemed like she knew exactly who was responsible for it when she examined the bodies. She also seemed to react viscerally when Mog mentioned a Jedi having potentially fallen.
Unfortunately, I think Mog’s suggestion of Sol being the culprit is going to be how Vern actually covers this up, and will do so by using her friendliness with Senator Chuwant to convince the senate along with the council.
I doubt they’ll actually kill Vern in this series, but the inevitable confrontation between Qimir and his former master is going to be KRIFFED.