Who Should Be Reintroduced Into Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Canon?
When Star Wars: The Force Unleashed first hit the scene, it shook up the world of video games, bringing players an entirely new take on the Force. It incorporated some of the most incredible action sequences we’ve seen in a video game to date, letting players blast through the universe like never before with their own power.
It was also a ground-breaking story that paved the way for future titles like The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. Its exploration of emotions as a driving force in the shaping of the galaxy was both groundbreaking and profoundly moving.
Now, 10 years later, the title is still one of the most beloved and important pieces of video game lore in the whole of the galaxy far, far away. As such, it’s worth taking a look at some of the characters from the video game series who deserve to be reintroduced into canon.
Galen Marek (Codenamed Starkiller)
The Force Unleashed introduced a brand-new protagonist to the franchise, one of the dark side’s most infamous force users. He was a young man who had been trained as Darth Vader’s secret apprentice, and he was tasked with hunting down Jedi survivors of the Great Jedi Purge. He was eventually forced to confront his own morality, which led him down a path of redemption.
He was a fan favorite and had the ability to become an iconic character in both the movies and the video games. He was a brilliant example of what an emotional and character-driven story could look like in the Star Wars universe, and it’s safe to say that many of his fans would be disappointed if he wasn’t reintroduced into canon.
There are a number of compelling Force users from the Expanded Universe who have largely been ignored by fans, but who should be reintroduced into canon. These include a character who was once a villain who later reclaimed his good name, a Jedi who was abused by her master and became the most influential person in the galaxy, and a clone who would go on to become a key figure in the Rebel Alliance.
Revan
There’s no doubt that Darth Revan is one of the most compelling characters in Star Wars lore, especially when it comes to his role as the creator of the Sith Empire. He’s also one of the most powerful force users, able to control the entire planet of Kashyyyk using his powers.
He’s also a Jedi who was betrayed by his own apprentice, which is a pretty cool twist on the story that most people don’t know about. He was eventually redeemed by his own actions and became a Jedi again.
Katarn
In the expanded universe, Kyle Katarn is a powerful force user and one of the most popular characters among gamers. He’s a former Imperial Stormtrooper who defected to the Rebel Alliance and learned of his Force sensitivity, eventually becoming a Jedi Knight.
He’s a great character and one of the best examples of a character who is incredibly powerful, but has a dark side that’s often misunderstood. It would be a shame to see him removed from the canon, as his story has been a fascinating look into how one Force user can change the world.
