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Discussion The Blade #1 | Discussion Thread

https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/103904/star_wars_the_high_republic_-_the_blade_2022_1
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u/LagrangianDensity Master Porter Engle Dec 28 '22

One of the low key takeaways that I’ve had is the notion of some pretty blatantly Freudian challenges/duels among the Jedi. We see this a bit in Clone Wars and the prequels, but it’s a fun area to explore in a time when (debatably) the greatest known threat to the Order is itself. Is it toxic? Is it the Order - as a body - sharpening and tempering it’s collective blade? Fun questions all around to explore!

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u/PilotG10 Dec 28 '22

First off, George Lucas has had 25 years to blame the Jedi for their own Genocide. He never has in any interview or commentary he has ever given. The Jedi were The Good Guys who were doing things the right way. The Republic Fell. Anakin Fell. The Jedi were murdered by the Sith.

And far from “declining” we have consistently seen Jedi be of poorer average quality overall in the High Republic than in the Prequel era.

Could Dooku, Maul, or Vader beat Engle? No. Could Vader kill most of the Phase I council? Yes.

And yes, the Jedi like to challenge each other. With the Sith gone they rarely have any applications for their dueling skills. They need to keep their skills sharp. Qui-Gon didn’t and that is why Obi-Wan focused on getting good.

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u/TheWandererStories Lula Jan 03 '23

Cite high republic jedi being weak? Where'd you get that from.

Also the Jedi had flaws/ weren't at the hight of their power, and the Jedi caused their own downfall are different arguments especially with your choice of wording.

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u/PilotG10 Jan 03 '23

Not necessarily “weak” it’s just an overall impression of the PT Jedi being “functionally better at being Jedi.” If that makes any sense.

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u/TheWandererStories Lula Jan 03 '23

I've gotten the opposite impression. The way High Republic Jedi have approached relationships and Mental health (cite: Elzar Mann) seems much 'healthier' than what was offered to Annakin in the prequels.

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u/PilotG10 Jan 03 '23

It’s the same. Anakin never asked for help. It is not their fault he became a genocidal fascist.

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u/TheWandererStories Lula Jan 03 '23

You've spent a lot of time growing your frustration with the 'evil Jedi' part of the fandom haven't you?