The Skywalker family is a
fictional
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** Census-designated place, ...
legendary human family in the ''
Star Wars
''Star Wars'' is an American epic film, epic space opera multimedia franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the Star Wars (film), eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popular culture, pop-culture Cultural impact of S ...
'' franchise. Within the series'
fictional universe
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, the Skywalkers are presented as a bloodline with strong inherent capabilities related to
the Force and sometimes lightsaber skills.
Luke Skywalker, his twin sister
Princess Leia Organa
Princess Leia Organa is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists in the ''Star Wars'' franchise, portrayed in films by Carrie Fisher. Introduced in the original ''Star Wars'' film in 1977, Leia is princess of the planet Alderaan ...
, and their father
Darth Vader are central characters in the
original ''Star Wars'' film trilogy. Darth Vader, in his previous identity as
Anakin Skywalker
Darth Vader is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. The character is the central antagonist of the original trilogy and, as Anakin Skywalker, is one of the main protagonists in the prequel trilogy. ''Star Wars'' creator George ...
, is a lead character in the
prequel film trilogy and so is his wife and the twins' mother
Padmé Amidala; while his mother Shmi is a minor character in the first and second films respectively. Leia and
Han Solo
Han Solo is a fictional character in the '' Star Wars'' franchise created by George Lucas. The character first appeared in the 1977 film '' Star Wars'' portrayed by Harrison Ford, who reprised his role in ''The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980) an ...
's son, Ben Solo, renamed himself
Kylo Ren and is the central antagonist in the
sequel film trilogy. Shmi, Padmé, and Han are the only members who are not Force-sensitive. The Skywalker bloodline, alongside the
Palpatine bloodline, are the two bloodlines that are the strongest with the Force.
History
In terms of the series' internal chronology, the Skywalkers first appeared in the 1999 film ''
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
''Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' is a 1999 American Epic film, epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. It stars Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ahmed Best, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Dan ...
''. In this film,
Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn discovers Shmi Skywalker and her son
Anakin as slaves on the planet
Tatooine
Tatooine () is a fictional desert planet that appears in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. It is a beige-colored, desolate world orbiting a pair of binary stars, and inhabited by human settlers and a variety of other life forms. The planet was first ...
. Shmi informs Qui-Gon that Anakin has no father, leading Qui-Gon to suggest that Anakin is a product of
midi-chlorians
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(
Force
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-imparting microorganisms). As the film progresses, Anakin leaves Tatooine to begin his Jedi training.
''
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'' (2002) reveals that, in Anakin's absence, Shmi has married
Cliegg Lars
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, becoming the stepmother of
Owen
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. Shmi later dies after being kidnapped and tortured by Tusken Raiders. Owen tells Anakin they are stepbrothers and later marries
Beru Whitesun
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. Anakin secretly marries
Naboo Senator
Padmé Amidala at the end of the film.
In ''
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'' (2005), Padme dies giving birth to twins,
Luke
People
*Luke (given name), a masculine given name (including a list of people and characters with the name)
*Luke (surname) (including a list of people and characters with the name)
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and
Leia
Princess Leia Organa is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists in the ''Star Wars'' franchise, portrayed in films by Carrie Fisher. Introduced in the original ''Star Wars'' film in 1977, Leia is princess of the planet Alderaan ...
. Luke is raised by Beru and Owen Lars on Tatooine. Leia is raised by Senator
Bail Organa
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and Queen
Breha Organa
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on
Alderaan
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. Anakin, who has since become the
Sith Lord
Darth Vader, is unaware of his children's birth. The twins soon became part of the Rebel Alliance following the deaths of their adoptive families at the hands of the Empire. Neither of the twins know of their relation until the events of ''
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi'' (1983).
The Solo family is part of the Skywalker family. In the 2018 spin-off film ''
Solo: A Star Wars Story'' (set between ''Episode III'' and 1977's ''
Episode IV – A New Hope''), orphan
Han Solo
Han Solo is a fictional character in the '' Star Wars'' franchise created by George Lucas. The character first appeared in the 1977 film '' Star Wars'' portrayed by Harrison Ford, who reprised his role in ''The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980) an ...
steals to survive on the planet
Corellia
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. The last-name "Solo" is given to him by an
Imperial
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Officer in his application to join the Imperial Flight Academy. Since the last-name of Han's father is unknown, Han would be the first Solo. Han would later be involved in the war against the Empire, forming a romantic relationship with Leia. Eventually, Han, Anakin (who has now reformed), Luke, and Leia succeeded in putting in end to the Empire's reign of terror, but this came at a cost of Anakin's life. In the 2015 film ''
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens'', it is revealed that Han had a son named
Ben
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Ben (in he, בֶּן, ''son of'') forms part of Hebrew surnames, e.g. Abraham ben Abraham ( he, × ...
with Leia. The family breaks apart following Ben's descent into the dark side as
Kylo Ren, with Leia and Han separating. Luke is not revealed to have any children.
By the end of ''
Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker'' (2019), the Skywalker bloodline has died out, as Han is killed by Kylo Ren after he tries to convince him to return to the light side, Luke sacrifices himself to save the Resistance from the First Order, Leia dies to bring her son back to the light side, and Ben Solo dies to save
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. Later, Rey adopts "Skywalker" as her surname to honor the Skywalker family and continue their legacy while cutting ties with her
Palpatine
Sheev Palpatine, also known by his Sith name Darth Sidious, is a fictional Character (arts), character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise created by George Lucas. Initially credited as the Emperor in the original trilogy films, ''The Empire Strikes ...
lineage, making her the last known person alive to carry this surname.
Since then, the Skywalkers have become legendary and famous throughout galactic history and for restoring peace to the galaxy.
Family tree
Members
Shmi Skywalker-Lars
Shmi Skywalker (portrayed by
Pernilla August) is the mother of
Anakin Skywalker
Darth Vader is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. The character is the central antagonist of the original trilogy and, as Anakin Skywalker, is one of the main protagonists in the prequel trilogy. ''Star Wars'' creator George ...
, the mother-in-law of
Padmé Amidala, the paternal grandmother of
Luke Skywalker and
Leia Organa
Princess Leia Organa is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists in the ''Star Wars'' franchise, portrayed in films by Carrie Fisher. Introduced in the Star Wars (film), original ''Star Wars'' film in 1977, Leia is princess of th ...
, the grandmother-in-law of
Han Solo
Han Solo is a fictional character in the '' Star Wars'' franchise created by George Lucas. The character first appeared in the 1977 film '' Star Wars'' portrayed by Harrison Ford, who reprised his role in ''The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980) an ...
, and the maternal great-grandmother of
Ben Solo
Kylo Ren is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. He first appeared as the main antagonist of ''The Force Awakens (2015)'', in which he is portrayed by Adam Driver. Driver reprised his role in the sequel films '' Star Wars: The ...
. She appears in ''
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
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'' and ''
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones''.
Shmi was captured by pirates as a child alongside her parents, and was sold to the
Hutts. In a bet, Gardulla the Hutt lost Shmi to Watto.
In ''The Phantom Menace'', she and her son are introduced as
slave
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s of junk merchant Watto on the desert world
Tatooine
Tatooine () is a fictional desert planet that appears in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. It is a beige-colored, desolate world orbiting a pair of binary stars, and inhabited by human settlers and a variety of other life forms. The planet was first ...
. Unlike her son, she is not Force-sensitive. She welcomes
Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn (
Liam Neeson
William John Neeson (born 7 June 1952) is an actor from Northern Ireland. He has received several accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Tony Awards. In 2020, he was placed 7th on ''The I ...
) into their home, and tells him that Anakin (
Jake Lloyd
Jake Matthew Lloyd (born March 5, 1989), also known as Jake Broadbent, is an American former actor who portrayed young Anakin Skywalker in the 1999 film '' Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' and Jamie Langston in ''Jingle All the Way'' ...
) has no father; she simply
became pregnant
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Pregnancy usually occur ...
with him. In spite of her poverty, Shmi tries to give Anakin a good home in the slave quarter of Mos Espa. Qui-Gon helps Anakin win his freedom, but cannot get Shmi out of slavery. She allows Anakin to leave with Qui-Gon, assuring her heartbroken son that they will meet again.
In ''Attack of the Clones'', Anakin (
Hayden Christensen), now a young adult
Jedi
Jedi (), Jedi Knights, or collectively the Jedi Order are the main heroic protagonists of many works of the '' Star Wars'' franchise. Working symbiotically alongside the Old Galactic Republic, and later supporting the Rebel Alliance, the Jedi O ...
apprentice, senses through
the Force that she is in pain. He travels to Tatooine to find her, and, upon arriving, learns that she had been freed by and married to moisture farmer
Cliegg Lars
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(
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), but had recently been abducted by
Tusken Raiders. He finds her inside one of their encampments, but he arrives too late—beaten and
torture
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d beyond help, she dies in his arms. Heartbroken and enraged by the loss of his mother, Anakin slaughters every single Tusken in the camp, including the women and children. Shmi's death ignites a strong anger in Anakin, and sets him on the path to becoming
Darth Vader. Anakin later brings Shmi's body back to the Lars' homestead where she is given a burial.
Anakin Skywalker
Anakin Skywalker is the son of Shmi Skywalker,
born without a father through the Force. He is the secret husband of Padmé Amidala, the father of Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa, the father-in-law of Han Solo, and the maternal grandfather of Ben Solo. Anakin is discovered on
Tatooine
Tatooine () is a fictional desert planet that appears in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. It is a beige-colored, desolate world orbiting a pair of binary stars, and inhabited by human settlers and a variety of other life forms. The planet was first ...
by Jedi Master
Qui-Gon Jinn who is sure that the boy is the "Chosen One" of Jedi Prophecy, who will bring balance to the Force. After the death of Qui-Gon, he becomes the
Padawan of Obi-Wan Kenobi. He also forms a close bond with
Padmé Amidala, the young senator of
Naboo. The newly elected Chancellor of the Galactic Republic,
Palpatine
Sheev Palpatine, also known by his Sith name Darth Sidious, is a fictional Character (arts), character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise created by George Lucas. Initially credited as the Emperor in the original trilogy films, ''The Empire Strikes ...
, also befriends Anakin, promising to watch the boy's progress "with great interest" and advise him. Torn between his loyalty to the Jedi and his drive for power, Anakin succumbs to temptation and becomes Darth Vader. As Vader, Anakin spends the following decades serving under Palpatine's
Galactic Empire
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until reuniting with his son, Luke, redeeming himself by defeating his master to protect him (therefore, fulfilling his role as the Chosen One) while sacrificing himself in the process and becoming one with the Force.
Anakin is portrayed by
Jake Lloyd
Jake Matthew Lloyd (born March 5, 1989), also known as Jake Broadbent, is an American former actor who portrayed young Anakin Skywalker in the 1999 film '' Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' and Jamie Langston in ''Jingle All the Way'' ...
in ''The Phantom Menace'' (1999) and
Hayden Christensen in ''Attack of the Clones'' (2002) and ''Revenge of the Sith'' (2005).
Padmé Amidala
Padmé Amidala (portrayed by
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman (born Natalie Hershlag, he, × ×˜×¢-לי הרשלג, ) is an Israeli-born American actress. She has had a prolific film career since her teenage years and has starred in various blockbusters and independent films, receiving mu ...
) is the secret wife of Anakin Skywalker, the mother of Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa, the daughter-in-law of Shmi Skywalker, the mother-in-law of Han Solo, and the maternal grandmother of Ben Solo. She served as Queen of Naboo, and later as a Senator for her planet. She does not use the Force like most members of the Skywalker family. Her closest friend in the Senate was Senator
Bail Organa
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. She reconnected and fell in love with Anakin Skywalker after he was assigned to protect her from an assassination attempt, and secretly married him shortly after the Battle of Geonosis. Three years later, she reveals to Anakin that she is pregnant and plans to raise their child on Naboo. She realizes that Anakin has started to have nightmares of her dying in childbirth and assures him that it was just a dream and that it won't happen. After Anakin turned to the dark side and massacred the Jedi at the Jedi Temple, she was told by Anakin that the Jedi had taken over the Republic. Obi-Wan arrives and asks Padmé about her husband's whereabouts and informs her that he has turned to the dark side. Padmé accuses Obi-Wan of lying and doesn't believe that Anakin would kill younglings. Obi-Wan states that Anakin is the father of Padmé's child and sets off to find him. Padmé tracks Anakin, now
Darth Vader, to Mustafar and tries to persuade him to abandon the dark side, but Vader refuses and force chokes her unconscious when Obi-Wan arrives. Padmé gives birth to her children shortly after the first Empire Day, whom she calls Luke and Leia. Padmé tells Obi-Wan that she believes there is still good left in Vader, before passing away. During her funeral, her body was altered to make her appear still pregnant. Obi-Wan and Yoda decided to separate the children in order to keep them hidden from Darth Vader.
Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker (portrayed by
Mark Hamill
Mark Richard Hamill (; born September 25, 1951) is an American actor and writer. He is known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the ''Star Wars'' film series, beginning with the original 1977 film and subsequently winning three Saturn Awards f ...
) is the older twin brother of Leia Organa, the brother-in-law of Han Solo, the uncle of Ben Solo, the son of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, and the grandson of Shmi Skywalker. He is taken in by his uncle and aunt, Owen and Beru Lars, after the death of Padmé and Anakin's fall to the dark side. He is Force-sensitive and skilled with a lightsaber. In ''Return of the Jedi'', a dying Yoda confirms to Luke, that Darth Vader (previously Anakin Skywalker) is actually his father, despite Luke's belief that Vader's claim to fatherhood in ''The Empire Strikes Back'' was a ruse to pull Luke to the dark side. He also finds out from Obi-Wan's
Force spirit
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that Princess Leia Organa is his sister. In ''The Force Awakens'', as the last known Jedi, Luke is in hiding after failing to prevent his nephew and apprentice Ben Solo (now Kylo Ren) from turning to the dark side to join
Supreme Leader Snoke and has cut himself off from the Force. In ''The Last Jedi'', a young scavenger named
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*The ...
has located Luke and tries to convince him to show her the ways of the Force, but he refuses. After knowing the death of Han Solo, he trains Rey about how to use the Force and to become a Jedi. Luke reveals to Rey that he sensed the dark side in Ben and was scared for him, but Ben retaliated by using the Force to collapse the hut, burying him underneath. When he refuses to help Rey turn Ben back to the light, Luke plans to burn the Jedi Library tree and is greeted by Yoda, who convinces him to help Rey and not to mourn his failure of losing Ben to Snoke. On the planet Crait, Luke appears with his old lightsaber and duels Ben, who tries to attack Luke, but he dodges them. Luke tries to reason with Ben and then disappears, revealing that he was still on the island and that Ben was dueling a Force projection of him. Luke falls to the ground and gets up, and afterwards dies after disappearing, becoming one with the Force
Leia Organa-Skywalker
Leia Amidala Skywalker
Princess Leia Organa is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists in the ''Star Wars'' franchise, portrayed in films by Carrie Fisher. Introduced in the original ''Star Wars'' film in 1977, Leia is princess of the planet Alderaan ...
(portrayed by
Carrie Fisher) is the wife of Han Solo, the mother of Ben Solo, the younger twin sister of Luke Skywalker, the daughter of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, and the granddaughter of Shmi Skywalker, raised by Bail and Breha Organa of Alderaan. At age 19, she is the Princess of Alderaan, and is captured by Darth Vader while in the
Tantive IV
The ''Tantive IV'' Alderaan Diplomatic Envoy (also referred to by its model as the CR90 Corellian corvette or simply as the Rebel Blockade Runner) is a fictional spaceship in the ''Star Wars'' film series. Designed by the Corellian Engineering ...
blockade runner
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on a so-called "diplomatic mission". Leia is shown to be Force-sensitive. In ''
The Empire Strikes Back'', Leia professes her love for
Han Solo
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when he is put into carbonite stasis, although it is originally Han and Luke who compete for her affections. In ''
Return of the Jedi'', planning to feed Luke, Han, and
Chewbacca
Chewbacca ( ), nicknamed "Chewie", is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. He is a Wookiee, a tall, hirsute, bipedal, intelligent species originating from the fictional planet of Kashyyyk. Chewbacca is the loyal friend and firs ...
to the flesh eating
Sarlacc
The sarlacc (plural sarlacci) is a fictional creature in George Lucas's sci-fi action saga ''Star Wars''. It first appeared in the film ''Return of the Jedi'' (1983) as a multi-tentacled alien beast whose immense, gaping maw is lined with sever ...
,
Jabba the Hutt is instead strangled to death by Leia by a chain he has on her. She later becomes involved in the Battle of Endor. In the years that follow, she becomes General Organa, the leader of the Resistance, a military organization unofficially backed by the New Republic to counter the First Order. She married Han Solo and had a son named
Ben Solo
Kylo Ren is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. He first appeared as the main antagonist of ''The Force Awakens (2015)'', in which he is portrayed by Adam Driver. Driver reprised his role in the sequel films '' Star Wars: The ...
, later Kylo Ren, whose turning to the dark side separated the couple before the events of ''The Force Awakens''. Leia has been on a search to find her missing brother Luke and find a way to save her son from the dark side. She dies spending her energy trying to reach Ben, which helps him come back to the light side. Her body later disappears and she becomes one with the Force.
Han Solo
Han Solo (portrayed by
Harrison Ford
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) is the husband of Leia Organa, the brother-in-law of Luke Skywalker, the father of Ben Solo, the son-in-law of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, and the grandson-in-law of Shmi Skywalker. Like Shmi and Padmé, he is not Force-sensitive. The anthology film ''
Solo: A Star Wars Story'' reveals that Han Solo's father constructed ships on the planet
Corellia
The fictional universe of the ''Star Wars'' franchise features multiple planets and moons. While only the feature films and selected other works are considered canon to the franchise since the 2012 acquisition of Lucasfilm by The Walt Disney ...
, where Han was born. The name of Han's father is not known. Han's surname, Solo, was not his birth name, with Han being given his Solo surname by an imperial officer right before Han joined the imperial flight academy, which he would leave three years after. Han Solo's first film appearance however was in 1977's ''Star Wars: A New Hope'' where he is played by Harrison Ford. He and his
Wookiee
Wookiees () are fictional humanoid aliens in the ''Star Wars'' universe, native to the forest planet Kashyyyk. They are distinguished from humans by their gigantism, hirsutism, and physical strength. The most prominent Wookiee is Chewbacca, c ...
co-pilot and best friend,
Chewbacca
Chewbacca ( ), nicknamed "Chewie", is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. He is a Wookiee, a tall, hirsute, bipedal, intelligent species originating from the fictional planet of Kashyyyk. Chewbacca is the loyal friend and firs ...
, are initially hired to transport
Luke Skywalker and
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi () is a fictional Character (arts), character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. Within the Star Wars original trilogy, original trilogy, Obi-Wan is a Jedi Master as a supporting character and is portrayed by English actor Alec Guinn ...
. Han and Chewbacca later become involved in the
Rebel Alliance and are committed to its cause. Over the course of the franchise, Han becomes a military leader for the Alliance, falling in love with and marrying
Leia Organa
Princess Leia Organa is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists in the ''Star Wars'' franchise, portrayed in films by Carrie Fisher. Introduced in the Star Wars (film), original ''Star Wars'' film in 1977, Leia is princess of th ...
, with whom he has a son named Ben. He is killed by Ben, who has become Kylo Ren, after failing to convince his son to turn from the dark side.
Ben Solo
Ben Solo (portrayed by
Adam Driver
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) is the son of Leia Organa and Han Solo, the nephew of Luke Skywalker, the grandson of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, and the great-grandson of Shmi Skywalker. He initially trains to be a Jedi under his uncle, Luke. Soon, Luke suspects Ben has been influenced by
Snoke
Supreme Leader Snoke is a fictional Character (arts), character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. He was created by J. J. Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan, and Michael Arndt for the 2015 film ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'', in which he is introduced as th ...
, and ignites his lightsaber because of instinct in an attempt to kill Ben in his sleep to prevent him from causing destruction. But when he thinks about killing Ben, Ben wakes up and this causes Ben to fall to the dark side. Ben becomes Kylo Ren, working for the First Order and working under the influence of Snoke. He also forms an uneasy alliance with
General Hux
General Armitage Hux is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. First introduced in the 2015 film '' Star Wars: The Force Awakens'', he is portrayed by Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson. He is an unpleasant military commander in a power ...
. Ren is obsessed with the legacy of his grandfather, the Sith Lord Darth Vader, and aspires to finish what Vader started: the elimination of the Jedi. He stabs Han Solo, his father, in the heart but spares his mother when ordered to destroy her ship. Ben becoming Kylo Ren also caused Han and Leia to break up, with neither of them able to stop loving their son. Luke confronts him and also disappears trying to stop Ben's actions. Kylo also meets
Rey Rey may refer to:
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*Rey (surname), a surname
* Rey (''Star Wars''), a character in the ''Star Wars'' films
* Rey, Iran, a city in Iran
* Ray County, in Tehran Province of Iran
* ''Rey'' (film), a 2015 Indian film
*The ...
, a strong Force-sensitive with whom he has a connection called '
dyad in the Force',
and he develops a romantic relationship with her despite the two being enemies at first.
After his mother's death, Rey saves his life and admits to him she does want to join him as Ben Solo; he then sees a vision of his father and decides to come back to the light side, becoming Ben Solo again. Later, he sacrifices himself to bring Rey back to life, and shares a kiss with her before vanishing into the Force as the last of the Skywalker bloodline.
Extended family of the Skywalkers
Padmé Amidala's family
Lars family (Anakin’s step-father, step-brother, and Luke's adoptive family)
Organa family (Leia's adoptive family)
''Legends''
The following characters are exclusive to what is now retroactively known as the ''Legends'' brand since April 2014, and non-canonical to any and all ''Star Wars'' material produced under the ownership of the
Walt Disney Company.
With the 2012 acquisition of
Lucasfilm
Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC is an American film and television production company and a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, which is a business segment of The Walt Disney Company. The studio is best known for creating and producing the ''Star Wars'' and ' ...
by
The Walt Disney Company
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, most of the licensed ''Star Wars'' novels and comics produced since the originating 1977 film ''
Star Wars
''Star Wars'' is an American epic film, epic space opera multimedia franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the Star Wars (film), eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popular culture, pop-culture Cultural impact of S ...
'' were rebranded as ''Star Wars Legends'' and declared non-canon to the franchise in April 2014.
Following the events of the
original film trilogy, Leia and Han marry and have children, and Luke does likewise several years after they do. The Skywalker bloodline branches from Luke and Leia's descendants, but only Luke's side continues to carry the Skywalker name.
Leia and Han marry in ''
The Courtship of Princess Leia
''The Courtship of Princess Leia'' is a 1994 science fiction novel by American writer Dave Wolverton, part of the Star Wars franchise. It continued the streak of ''New York Times'' Bestsellers, which started with 1991's ''Heir to the Empire''. ...
'' (1994) by
Dave Wolverton
John David Wolverton (May 28, 1957 – January 14, 2022), better known by his pen names Dave Wolverton and David Farland, was an American author, editor, and instructor of online writing workshops and groups. He wrote in several genres but was ...
. Leia is pregnant with twins in
Timothy Zahn
Timothy Zahn (born September 1, 1951) is an American writer of science fiction and fantasy. He is known best for his prolific collection of ''Star Wars'' List of Star Wars books, books, chiefly the Thrawn trilogy, ''Thrawn'' series, and has publis ...
's ''
Heir to the Empire
The ''Thrawn'' trilogy, also known as the ''Heir to the Empire'' trilogy, is a trilogy of novels set in the '' Star Wars'' universe, written by Timothy Zahn between 1991 and 1993. The first book marked the end of what ''Star Wars'' fandom calls "T ...
'' (1991)
and they are born in Zahn's ''
The Last Command'' (1993).
Han and Leia have another child by the time of the
''Jedi Academy'' trilogy (1994) by
Kevin J. Anderson
Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', ''Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files literature#Novels, The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the ...
, by which time Leia has become the Chief of State of the
New Republic. All three of the Solo children become
Jedi Knights under the tutelage of their maternal uncle Luke Skywalker. The Solo children were ranked as the 16th top ''Star Wars'' heroes, according to IGN in 2008.
Having refounded the Jedi Order and trained several new Jedi including Leia, Luke eventually marries an enemy-turned-ally
Mara Jade
Mara Jade Skywalker is a fictional character in the '' Star Wars'' franchise. She appears in the now non-canon ''Legends'' series as the wife of Luke Skywalker and mother of Ben Skywalker. She has been voiced by Heidi Shannon, Edie Mirman and K ...
, and they have a son named Ben, who was voted the 40th top ''Star Wars'' character by IGN
and the 6th top ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe character by UGO Networks.
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Mara Jade
Mara Jade was created by
Timothy Zahn
Timothy Zahn (born September 1, 1951) is an American writer of science fiction and fantasy. He is known best for his prolific collection of ''Star Wars'' List of Star Wars books, books, chiefly the Thrawn trilogy, ''Thrawn'' series, and has publis ...
as an antagonist for ''
Heir to the Empire
The ''Thrawn'' trilogy, also known as the ''Heir to the Empire'' trilogy, is a trilogy of novels set in the '' Star Wars'' universe, written by Timothy Zahn between 1991 and 1993. The first book marked the end of what ''Star Wars'' fandom calls "T ...
'' (1991),
and she and Luke marry several years later in the comic miniseries ''Union'' (1999-2000). She joins his restored Jedi Order, and they have a son, Ben Skywalker, in the middle of the ''New Jedi Order'' series (1999-2003).
Jaina Solo
Jaina Solo is the eldest child of Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo, created by
Timothy Zahn
Timothy Zahn (born September 1, 1951) is an American writer of science fiction and fantasy. He is known best for his prolific collection of ''Star Wars'' List of Star Wars books, books, chiefly the Thrawn trilogy, ''Thrawn'' series, and has publis ...
for the ''Thrawn'' trilogy of ''Star Wars'' expanded universe novels. Leia is pregnant with twins in ''
Heir to the Empire
The ''Thrawn'' trilogy, also known as the ''Heir to the Empire'' trilogy, is a trilogy of novels set in the '' Star Wars'' universe, written by Timothy Zahn between 1991 and 1993. The first book marked the end of what ''Star Wars'' fandom calls "T ...
'' (1991) and Jaina and her twin brother Jacen are born in ''
The Last Command'' (1993).
She has appeared in various novels and the ''
Champions of the Force
The ''Jedi Academy'' trilogy is a trilogy of science fiction novels set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. All three books were written by Kevin J. Anderson and published in 1994. The plot takes place around seven years after the event ...
'' set for the ''
Star Wars Miniatures
''Star Wars Miniatures'' is a 34mm scale collectible miniatures tabletop game based on the '' Star Wars'' fictional universe that was produced by Wizards of the Coast. The game was originally released in September 2004 and continued production ...
'' game.
Jaina, named after Han's mother, is born five minutes before her brother Jacen in the
''Thrawn'' trilogy (1991–93), set about five years after ''Return of the Jedi''. The twins, and eventually their younger brother, live at various safe havens for their first few years under the protection of Leia's handmaiden
Winter
Winter is the coldest season of the year in polar and temperate climates. It occurs after autumn and before spring. The tilt of Earth's axis causes seasons; winter occurs when a hemisphere is oriented away from the Sun. Different cultures ...
. The twins play a small role in
Kevin J. Anderson
Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', ''Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files literature#Novels, The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the ...
's
''Jedi Academy'' trilogy (1994).
In ''Champions of the Force'' (1994), Jaina helps her brother defend their unconscious uncle from the spirit of
Sith Lord Exar Kun
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This list applies '' ...
. In
Vonda McIntyre's ''
The Crystal Star
''The Crystal Star'' is a bestselling 1994 '' Star Wars'' novel written by Vonda N. McIntyre and published by Bantam Spectra. The novel is set ten years after the Battle of Endor in the ''Star Wars'' expanded universe.
Plot
Background
Jacen ...
'' (1994), Jaina is kidnapped and used in a plot, along with her siblings, to take advantage of their Force powers.
In the
Corellian trilogy
''Star Wars'' is an American epic space-opera media franchise, centered on a film series created by George Lucas that includes ''Star Wars'' (1977), ''The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980), and ''Return of the Jedi'' (1983). The series depicts the ad ...
(1994), Jaina is again kidnapped but escapes. Jaina becomes a major character in ''
Young Jedi Knights
''Young Jedi Knights'' is a '' Star Wars'' young adult fiction series by science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta. It was published from 1995 to 1998. It covers the Jedi training of Jacen and Jaina Solo, the twin c ...
'' (1995) as Jaina and Jacen begin their
Jedi
Jedi (), Jedi Knights, or collectively the Jedi Order are the main heroic protagonists of many works of the '' Star Wars'' franchise. Working symbiotically alongside the Old Galactic Republic, and later supporting the Rebel Alliance, the Jedi O ...
training.
Throughout the ''
New Jedi Order'' series (1999–2003), Jaina pursues a life separate from her twin brother and becomes
Mara Jade Skywalker
Mara Jade Skywalker is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. She appears in the now non-canon ''Legends'' series as the wife of Luke Skywalker and mother of Ben Skywalker. She has been voiced by Heidi Shannon, Edie Mirman and Kat ...
's apprentice. Jaina progresses quickly as a Jedi and a pilot, eventually joining
Rogue Squadron. She also develops a romantic relationship with
Jagged Fel
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This list applies ''on ...
. She briefly becomes the apprentice of fallen Jedi
Kyp Durron
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This list applies ''o ...
. Jaina's understanding and manipulation of
Yuuzhan Vong technology causes them to associate her with their trickster goddess. She is present at the conclusion of the war with the Yuuzhan Vong.
Walter Jon Williams, author of ''
Destiny's Way
''Star Wars: The New Jedi Order'' (or ''New Jedi Order'' or ''NJO'') is a series of 19 science fiction novels, published from 1999 to 2003, set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of ...
'' (2002), noted that the plot concerning Jaina's love life caused some frantic rewrites.
Elaine Cunningham
Elaine Cunningham (born August 12, 1957 in New York City) is an American fantasy and science fiction author, especially known for her contributions to the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role playing game campaign setting of Forgotten Realms.
Biograph ...
, author of the ''
Dark Journey'', commented that the story of the 2002 novel is a personal one focusing on a difficult time in Jaina's life.
In ''
The Joiner King
The ''Dark Nest'' trilogy is a trilogy of science-fiction novels set in the ''Star Wars'' galaxy 35–36 years after the Battle of Yavin depicted in the original ''Star Wars'' film. The series serves as a follow up to the events of the ''New ...
'' (2005), Jaina and the Jedi Zekk are joined in the
Killik hive. Jacen tricks them into attacking a
Chiss base to provoke a war between the Chiss and the Killiks; Jaina, furious, vows that she will never fly with Jacen again. In the ''
Legacy of the Force'' series (2006–08), Jacen throws Jaina out of the Galactic Alliance when she refuses to follow his order to destroy a crippled ship. She senses at this time a growing darkness in her twin. In ''
Betrayal'' (2006), Jacen falls to the
dark side of the Force
The Force is a metaphysical and ubiquitous power in the '' Star Wars'' fictional universe. "Force-sensitive" characters use the Force throughout the franchise. Heroes like the Jedi seek to "become one with the Force", matching their personal wi ...
, and Jaina realizes her duty as the "Sword of the Jedi" requires her to stop him. She turns to
Boba Fett
Boba Fett ( ) is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. First appearing in the ''Star Wars Holiday Special'' (1978), where he was voiced by Don Francks, he is an armored bounty hunter featured in both the original and prequel fi ...
to train her. In ''
Invincible'' (2008), Jaina duels and kills Jacen.
In the ''
Fate of the Jedi
''Fate of the Jedi'' is a series of nine science-fiction novels set in the '' Star Wars'' universe. The series is written in three cycles by the authors Aaron Allston, Christie Golden, and Troy Denning.
Overview
The series picks up two years ...
'' series (2009–12), Jaina is promoted to
Jedi Master by Luke Skywalker, and marries Jagged Fel.
Her and Jagged's descendants include Emperor Roan Fel and his daughter Marasiah Fel in the ''
Legacy
In law, a legacy is something held and transferred to someone as their inheritance, as by will and testament. Personal effects, family property, marriage property or collective property gained by will of real property.
Legacy or legacies may refer ...
'' series (2006–14), set nearly 140 years after ''Return of the Jedi''.
In 2017, Hasbro released a 6" Jaina figure as a part of its Black Series line.
Jacen Solo
Jacen Solo is the middle child of Han Solo and Leia Organa, Jacen was born five minutes after his twin sister Jaina, introduced ''in utero'' in the 1994 ''Star Wars'' expanded universe novel ''Heir to the Empire'',
and born and named in ''The Last Command''.
He is a major character in several ''Star Wars'' novels, particularly as the protagonist of ''The New Jedi Order'' series and later as the antagonist of the ''Legacy of the Force'' series, in which he becomes known as Darth Caedus.
IGN
''IGN'' (formerly ''Imagine Games Network'') is an American video game and entertainment media website operated by IGN Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Ziff Davis, Inc. The company's headquarters is located in San Francisco's SoMa distri ...
listed Jacen as #17 on their list of the top 100 ''Star Wars'' heroes, saying that he had a more "profound effect" than any other Solo children on the ''Star Wars'' setting. Jesse Schedeen, writing for IGN, also listed him as #5 in a reader-inspired list of top ''Star Wars'' villains, and named the character's murder of
Mara Jade
Mara Jade Skywalker is a fictional character in the '' Star Wars'' franchise. She appears in the now non-canon ''Legends'' series as the wife of Luke Skywalker and mother of Ben Skywalker. She has been voiced by Heidi Shannon, Edie Mirman and K ...
as his "defining moment of villainy".
UGO.com
UGO Entertainment, Inc. was a website that provided coverage of online media in entertainment, targeting males aged 18–34. The company was based in New York, New York, United States.
History
The company started in 1997 as Unified Gamers Online ...
listed Jacen as their top ''Star Wars'' expanded universe character, calling him "one of the most fearsome—and most tragic—villains in the ''Star Wars'' universe".
Anakin Solo
Anakin Solo is the youngest child born to
Han Solo
Han Solo is a fictional character in the '' Star Wars'' franchise created by George Lucas. The character first appeared in the 1977 film '' Star Wars'' portrayed by Harrison Ford, who reprised his role in ''The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980) an ...
and
Princess Leia
Princess Leia Organa is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists in the ''Star Wars'' franchise, portrayed in films by Carrie Fisher. Introduced in the Star Wars (film), original ''Star Wars'' film in 1977, Leia is princess of th ...
, and the younger brother of Jacen and Jaina Solo. Anakin is named after his maternal grandfather,
Anakin Skywalker
Darth Vader is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. The character is the central antagonist of the original trilogy and, as Anakin Skywalker, is one of the main protagonists in the prequel trilogy. ''Star Wars'' creator George ...
, and, like his namesake, is a talented pilot who is prodigiously gifted both in
the Force and
mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is the study of physical machines that may involve force and movement. It is an engineering branch that combines engineering physics and mathematics principles with materials science, to design, analyze, manufacture, and ...
.
Anakin appears as an infant and toddler in many ''Star Wars'' novels such as the
''Jedi Academy'' trilogy (1994).
Anakin and his siblings play central roles in other novels such as ''
The Crystal Star
''The Crystal Star'' is a bestselling 1994 '' Star Wars'' novel written by Vonda N. McIntyre and published by Bantam Spectra. The novel is set ten years after the Battle of Endor in the ''Star Wars'' expanded universe.
Plot
Background
Jacen ...
'' (1994), the
''Corellian'' trilogy (1995) and ''
The New Rebellion
''The New Rebellion'' is a 1996 New York Times Bestseller, bestselling ''Star Wars'' novel written by Kristine Kathryn Rusch and published by Bantam Spectra. The novel is set thirteen years after the Battle of Endor in the Star Wars expanded univ ...
'' (1996). Anakin's birth is featured in
Tom Veitch
Tom Veitch (September 26, 1941 – February 14, 2022) was an American writer, known for his work in the comic book industry. He was also a novelist and a poet. He was the brother of comics writer and artist Rick Veitch.
Early life
Veitch was ...
's ''
Dark Empire II
''Dark Empire'' is a ''Star Wars'' comic book metaseries produced by Dark Horse Comics. It consists of a six-issue limited series written by Tom Veitch and drawn by Cam Kennedy, followed by a second six-issue limited series by Veitch and Kennedy, ...
'' comic book miniseries (May 1995). He is first referred to as Han Solo, Jr. by his father, but Leia corrects him, having named the baby after her biological father,
Anakin Skywalker
Darth Vader is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. The character is the central antagonist of the original trilogy and, as Anakin Skywalker, is one of the main protagonists in the prequel trilogy. ''Star Wars'' creator George ...
, as a reminder of hope. However, Anakin still fears the name and his grandfather's legacy.
[Richardson, N. ''Junior Jedi Knights: The Golden Globe''. Boulevard, October 1995. ]
On October 1, 1995, Nancy Richardson started the ''Junior Jedi Knights'' series with ''The Golden Globe'' starring Anakin and his best friend
Tahiri Veila
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This list applies '' ...
. Anakin is now an eleven-year-old child starting his training at the
Jedi Academy
''Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy'' is a first- and third-person shooter video game developed by Raven Software and published by LucasArts for Microsoft Windows, OS X and Xbox in 2003. Vicarious Visions was responsible for the developmen ...
on
Yavin 4.
Richardson continued Anakin's adventures in the following two novels, ''Lyric's World'' and ''Promises'', before
Rebecca Moesta
Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books.
Early life
Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she li ...
finished the series with ''Anakin's Quest'', ''Vader's Fortress'', and ''Kenobi's Blade'', starting in 1996. Anakin appears in the ''
Young Jedi Knights
''Young Jedi Knights'' is a '' Star Wars'' young adult fiction series by science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta. It was published from 1995 to 1998. It covers the Jedi training of Jacen and Jaina Solo, the twin c ...
'' series by
Kevin J. Anderson
Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', ''Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files literature#Novels, The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the ...
and Rebecca Moesta, which follows the adventures of Anakin's siblings, Jacen and Jaina.
In 1999, the first novel of the ''
New Jedi Order'' series was published, entitled ''
Vector Prime
''Star Wars: The New Jedi Order'' (or ''New Jedi Order'' or ''NJO'') is a series of 19 science fiction novels, published from 1999 to 2003, set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of ...
'' by
R.A. Salvatore
Robert Anthony Salvatore (born January 20, 1959) is an American author best known for ''The Legend of Drizzt'', a series of fantasy novels set in the Forgotten Realms and starring the popular character Drizzt Do'Urden. He has also written ''The ...
. Anakin is now a teenager, who often spends time alone thinking about the role of the Force, and would get into arguments with his brother Jacen on the ways of a Jedi and the Force. Anakin studies as a Jedi under his uncle,
Luke Skywalker, who still sees his nephew as being too young and reckless.
[Keyes, G. ''New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory I: Conquest. Del Rey, April 2001. ] In the novel's
climax
Climax may refer to:
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* Climax (narrative), the point of highest tension in a narrative work
* Climax (rhetoric), a figure of speech that lists items in order of importance
Biology
* Climax community, a biological community th ...
, his father's copilot and best friend,
Chewbacca
Chewbacca ( ), nicknamed "Chewie", is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. He is a Wookiee, a tall, hirsute, bipedal, intelligent species originating from the fictional planet of Kashyyyk. Chewbacca is the loyal friend and firs ...
, dies saving Anakin's life.
Anakin plays major roles in ''
Dark Tide: Onslaught'' and ''
Dark Tide: Ruin'' by
Michael A. Stackpole
Michael Austin Stackpole (born November 27, 1957) is an American science fiction and fantasy author best known for his '' Star Wars'' and ''BattleTech'' books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont. He has a BA in history from ...
published 1 February 2000 and 1 June 2000, respectively, and is the main focus of the books ''
Edge of Victory: Conquest'' and ''
Edge of Victory: Rebirth'' by
Greg Keyes
Gregory Keyes (born April 11, 1963) is an US, American writer of science fiction and fantasy who has written both original and media-related novels under both the names J. Gregory Keyes and Greg Keyes.
Early life
Keyes was born in Meridian, Missi ...
published April 1, 2001 and August 1, 2001, respectively.
In the 2001 novel ''
Star by Star
A star is an astronomical object comprising a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its gravity. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun. Many other stars are visible to the naked eye at night, but their immense distances from Earth make ...
'' by
Troy Denning, Anakin leads a team of Jedi to take out a dangerous enemy, resulting in his death. Writers of the ''New Jedi Order'' storyline revealed in a question-and-answer section of the paperback edition of ''
The Unifying Force
''Star Wars: The New Jedi Order'' (or ''New Jedi Order'' or ''NJO'') is a series of 19 science fiction novels, published from 1999 to 2003, set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of ...
'' published on August 3, 2004 that Anakin was supposed to be the hero of the story and lead the Jedi Order, but this was changed due to the release of the
''Star Wars'' prequel films, in which the hero was also named ''Anakin''. Instead, he dies in battle at the conclusion of the novel.
Even after his death, Anakin Solo has been mentioned several times in most following novels, including a possible appearance in ''
Traitor
Treason is the crime of attacking a state authority to which one owes allegiance. This typically includes acts such as participating in a war against one's native country, attempting to overthrow its government, spying on its military, its diplo ...
'' by
Matthew Stover
Matthew Woodring Stover (born 1962) is an American fantasy and science fiction novelist. He is most well known for his four ''Star Wars'' novels, including the novelization of '' Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith''. He has also writ ...
, as a
droid
Droid or DROID may refer to:
* A robot, or specifically android (robot)
Entertainment
* Droid (band), an American metal band
* ''Droid'' (film), a 1988 science fiction film
* Droid (''Star Wars''), science fictional machines from the ''Star ...
in ''
Betrayal'' by
Aaron Allston as Anakin Sal-Solo, and in ''
Backlash
Backlash may refer to:
Literature
* '' Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women'', a 1991 book by Susan Faludi
* ''Backlash'' (Star Wars novel), a 2010 novel by Aaron Allston
* Backlash (Marc Slayton), comic book character
* ''Backla ...
'', where he appeared to his maternal uncle Luke Skywalker and to Luke's son,
Ben Skywalker
The Skywalker family is a fictional legendary human family in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. Within the series' fictional universe, the Skywalkers are presented as a bloodline with strong inherent capabilities related to the Force and sometimes lig ...
by
Aaron Allston.
Anakin is portrayed in the earlier books as being a genius and a loner, but is haunted by his name. In ''Lyric's World'', it is revealed that he loves to take computers apart and put them back together and sees it as a puzzle.
[Richardson, N. ''Junior Jedi Knights: Lyric's World.'' Berkley Jam, June 1998. ] He would also have dreams of
Emperor Palpatine and
Darth Vader trying to persuade him to fall to the dark side of
the Force; Anakin overcomes this fear in ''Anakin's Quest'', in which he confronts himself.
[Moesta, R. ''Junior Jedi Knights: Anakin's Quest''. Boulevard, April 1997. ]
Ben Skywalker
Luke Skywalker and
Mara Jade Skywalker's son. Named after Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi, Jedi Knight. Former student of
Jacen Solo
Jacen Solo is a fictional character in literature based on the ''Star Wars'' film series, set in what is now designated as the original-canon '' Star Wars Legends'' continuity. The son of Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo, as well as the nephew of ...
, his cousin. He inherits his mother's red hair and his father's blue eyes. He is born during the ''New Jedi Order'' series (1999-2003). In ''Fate of the Jedi: Outcast'', he voluntarily accompanies his father into exile. He proves himself as both a fighter and as an investigator to carry on his father's name. His love interest is Vestara Khai, formerly a
Sith apprentice, then a Jedi apprentice. The character was voted the 40th top ''Star Wars'' character by IGN
and the 6th top ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe character by UGO Networks.
Allana Djo Solo
Allana Djo Solo is the daughter of Jacen Solo and Tenel Ka Djo, Jacen's fellow trainee at Luke's Jedi Academy. She is born during the ''Dark Nest'' trilogy of novels.
In the ''Legacy of the Force'' series, Jacen becomes Darth Caedus partly to protect Allana from a dark fate which he foresees. Her death is faked and she is adopted by her grandparents under the false identity of "Amelia", a supposed war orphan. She lives and travels with them during the following series ''Fate of the Jedi''. By the end of that series, her Jedi training is about to begin.
Roan and Marasiah Fel
In the ''Star Wars: Legacy'' comic series, set over 120 years after the original trilogy, some of Leia's descendants have since become the ruling dynasty of a reformed, more benevolent Empire. The first volume (2006-2010) recounts their struggles against a new Sith Order. Emperor Roan Fel is Leia's great-grandson, Jaina Solo's grandson and the head of the Imperial Knights (who split from the Jedi refounded by Luke, but are still opposed to the dark side). Marasiah Fel is his daughter and an imperial Knight herself. They oppose the new Sith Order who have taken over most of the galaxy, and ally with Cade Skywalker and the surviving Jedi and Republic forces in order to fight them.
Nat Skywalker
Nat Skywalker is a former Jedi Master in ''
Star Wars: Legacy'', a grandson of Ben Skywalker, older brother of Kol Skywalker and the uncle of Cade Skywalker. He took the name Bantha Rawk upon leaving the Jedi and works as a mechanic.
Kol Skywalker
Kol Skywalker is a character in ''
Star Wars: Legacy''. A Jedi Master, he is the younger brother of Nat Skywalker and a grandson of Ben Skywalker (they share the same red hair color, and has green eyes like Ben's mother Mara Jade), he is the father of Cade Skywalker.
Ania Solo
The second volume of ''Star Wars: Legacy'' (2013-2014) follows Ania Solo, the great-granddaughter of Leia and granddaughter of Jacen Solo.
She is a junkyard trader who is embroiled in the continuing conflict between the new Sith and the Republic-Imperial alliance.
Cade Skywalker
Cade Skywalker is the descendant of
Anakin Skywalker
Darth Vader is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. The character is the central antagonist of the original trilogy and, as Anakin Skywalker, is one of the main protagonists in the prequel trilogy. ''Star Wars'' creator George ...
,
Luke Skywalker,
Mara Jade Skywalker
Mara Jade Skywalker is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. She appears in the now non-canon ''Legends'' series as the wife of Luke Skywalker and mother of Ben Skywalker. She has been voiced by Heidi Shannon, Edie Mirman and Kat ...
and
Ben Skywalker
The Skywalker family is a fictional legendary human family in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. Within the series' fictional universe, the Skywalkers are presented as a bloodline with strong inherent capabilities related to the Force and sometimes lig ...
, the son of
Kol Skywalker and the nephew of Nat Skywalker. He is a protagonist of the ''
Star Wars: Legacy''
comic book
A comic book, also called comicbook, comic magazine or (in the United Kingdom and Ireland) simply comic, is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Panels are of ...
series from
Dark Horse
A dark horse is a previously lesser-known person or thing that emerges to prominence in a situation, especially in a competition involving multiple rivals, or a contestant that on paper should be unlikely to succeed but yet still might.
Origin
Th ...
, which takes place 125 years after ''
Return of the Jedi''. Cade has completely abandoned the Jedi way after an attack by the New Sith Order on the Jedi Academy on Ossus. Despite this, he still encounters other Jedi, as well as the ghost of his ancestor Luke Skywalker, and ultimately reclaims his heritage to fight the Sith. The character was voted the 84th top ''Star Wars'' character by IGN.
References
External links
*
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