Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade

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As the shuttle thundered through the atmosphere of the arid planet Geonosis, Iskat struggled to shut out the staggering cacophony of sensory input and focus on finding her center amid the chaos. This wasn’t just a rescue mission — it was a military operation. The Jedi were soldiers now, but they weren’t fighting alone. Thousands of clone troopers had appeared, seemingly overnight, to join them in supporting the Republic; there was even a clone flying their ship. After years of relative peace throughout the galaxy, the Jedi had swiftly mobilized to do their part as protectors of democracy, justice, and freedom. The latest announcement of new Star Wars books and new covers for upcoming titles predicts a busy 2023 for fans of Star Wars novels, comics, and literature overall! Although she knew there were thousands of clones just like him headed to Geonosis, the pilot was the first of the Republic’s new troopers that Iskat had encountered. She had no idea what he looked like under his armor. How old he was, what color his eyes were, if he was more prone to smiling or frowning. All she knew was that his voice was sharp, his skills as a pilot were immaculate, and they would soon fight side-by-side.

Mythology Gag: During the mission to hunt down 2 Jedi on the planet of Firrhana, Iskat disguises a Purge Trooper named 67 as a captured Jedi, a reference to the cut disguised Clone Troopers from Revenge of the Sith. Iskat’s fall to the dark side isn’t as dramatic as Anakin’s. Rather, it’s a continuous buildup of experiences, failures, and feelings that lead to a pivotal but not overly climactic moment during a seemingly ordinary mission.

In the first look inside the book, complete with the exclusive reveal of a limited-edition poster, Iskat Akaris finds herself on the brink of war as she arrives on Geonosis before the battle breaks out.

Every time she thought she'd reached a place of calm, every time she felt pleased with her progress, something seemingly insignificant happened and she lost her composure." From what we could see in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, it’s evident that Inquisitors are supposed to work together but they’re far from considering themselves allies. It’s all about power and if they have to double-cross each other they’ll do it without hesitation. This cover is very dark, two Jedi and a woman are entering what appears to be a cave near the top of a mountain. What’s sinister about it is the strange diagram on the floor, it was made with a purpose and I doubt it’s a good one. Being a Junior Novel means that it’s mainly targeted toward kids and teenagers. The cover reflects this by showing three youngsters watching a holoprojector. Their faces reveal excitement and desire for adventure.

Iskat Akaris first appeared in the nineteenth issue of the 2017 comic series Star Wars: Darth Vader, written by Charles Soule, illustrated by Giuseppe Camuncoli, and published by Marvel Comics [5] on August 8, 2018. [10] She was first identified in a StarWars.com post detailing the highlights from a New York Comic-Con panel where the novel Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson, starring Akaris, was announced on October 9, 2022. [7] Appearances [ ] This book is a tragedy, and you see the events unfolding throughout. Iskat tries to uncover information about her past, and you just know that won't be happy information to uncover. She also is forced to confront those she has known her whole life as a Jedi. It is difficult to read some scenes, with how dark they can get, but I appreciate that Dawson doesn't quite dwell on the darker elements like some of the other Star Wars authors. The SDCC exclusive cover features two of the story’s main characters as Jedi and Inquisitors in breathtaking original art. Each of these editions is signed by the author and comes with a limited edition enamel pin.This reminds me of the ancient Sith during the Old Republic era. They spent so much time trying to undermine each other and trying to climb up the power ladder that the Republic got the upper hand in the war. The endless search for power was both the biggest strength of the Sith and their biggest weakness. The second one was the Master she used to meditate for years before the purge. Iskat might not have been as cruel as the other Inquisitors, but she had a task to complete and nothing would stop her.

Some readers won’t mind this. But I found this style of writing to be annoying. On top of that, there are also multiple one-sentence paragraphs that explicitly state what each scene means, leaving little to interpretation. Early in the story, one paragraph simply reads, “Iskat was thrilled … and also overwhelmed.” Granted, there is more that’s described afterward, with Iskat trying to slow her breath; however, I don’t think readers need this level of handholding for a book like this. Begun the Clone Wars have! Seeing through the lies of the Jedi! Embracing passions! Spinny sabers! And the Inquisitorious! But as I just said, Iskat isn’t interested in getting revenge on her fellow Inquisitors but this act against her created a strange relationship with Tualon. They developed a strange bond that was flirty but with a sense of rivalry. According to Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade, Iskat Akaris was eighteen years at the time of the First Battle of Geonosis, which Star Wars: Timelines dates to 22 BBY. Therefore, Akaris was born around 40 BBY.Vader and the Inquisitors returned to the Inquisitorius Headquarters and gave Koth's child to the nursemaids. The Grand Inquisitor approached Vader and departed to the tower's conference room, while Akaris and the others eventually went to a bar in the tower to celebrate the success of their mission. As part of the celebration, she and Yaluna sat down and drank dust juice, a local beverage of Koth's planet, which they both found unpleasant to drink. During their conversation, Akaris and Yaluna speculated what Vader would do when all of the Jedi were exterminated. While conversing on the subject, Vader interrupted and ignited his lightsaber. [5] Star Wars: Inquisitor – Rise of the Red Blade features one of the most compelling Star Wars literary characters in recent memory. But I also wanted, at times, for the book to slow down and for the writer to lean into certain moments rather than skimming over them. It’s a shame, too, that the book comes to a rather abrupt ending. Still, however, Inquisitor – Rise of the Red Blade is a prime example of how Star Wars literature can supplement and even change how we interact with and view other media. It’s just a shame that it’s not longer.

But mainly what I want is a name for that Twi’lek Inquisitor. Without spoilers, his relationship with Iskat is very interesting in Darth Vader. I absolutely need those details, because there is a lot of story to be told there. Honestly, if the entire book is about him and Iskat, I’ll be one happy camper. Protagonist Journey to Villain: The book charts how Iskat goes from a struggling Padawan to a member of the murderous Inquisitorius. There are many stories that are connected, you’ll be able to spot some of these connections if you read/listen carefully. My favorite one is the mention of the bombing of Cato Neimoidia, this disaster, and its consequences are explored in Brotherhood. Iskat Akaris was able to use the Force to detect ripples and locate an individual, and was also able to use move objects [5] as large as airspeeders [4] with the Force from a considerable distance. [5] As a Pkorian, Akaris also possessed senses keener than most humanoids, particularly hearing. [1] Equipment [ ] We know that every Inquisitor was once a Jedi, and we’ve seen Jedi from Ahsoka Tano to Luke Skywalker to Rey actively fighting the dark side. But what would it take to make a good-hearted Jedi fall? What would make someone actively choose to become an Inquisitor?Even with that said, Inquisitor – Rise of the Red Blade is a compelling read, thanks to its main character. Its central focus on one singular character — Iskat Akaris — and all her inner thoughts, trepidations, questions, emotions, and frustrations on her life as a Jedi made me sympathize with her and change how I see the Jedi. Then, when Iskat becomes an Inquisitor, its focus on Iskat’s relief, indulgence, and bloodlust, yet underlying unhappiness, made me empathize with her as I realized she went from one captor to another.