Summary
Ahsoka Tanomight have had a rocky ending to her Jedi training, but one fun piece ofStar Wars: The Clone Warsart gives her a fresh new start as the personal bodyguard of a perfect senator.Ahsoka leaves the Jedi Orderafter having been wrongfully accused of a deadly bombing on theJedi Temple. Even after the Jedi attempt to amend their mistake, Ahsoka’s faith in them is too shaken. Her friendship with Padmé, however, was always a strong one, and she had already proven herself to be up to the task of protecting the senator more than once.
How Ahsoka Survived Order 66 In Star Wars
Despite her past as Anakin Skywalker’s Padawan during the Clone Wars, Ahsoka Tano survived Revenge of the Sith’s Jedi Purge known as Order 66.
ArtistJoan Graceposted the idea on Instagram, saying, “Snips you’re the only bodyguard Padme trusts right now, you’re able to’t just leave!” Padmé and Ahsoka’s outfits mirror each other in a reflection of their friendship and mutual respect. Further on in the caption is a detailed analysis of their outfits as well as a little background on the artist’s idea for the alternate ending for Ahsoka’s Jedi career. As Padmé’s bodyguard, Ahsoka would continue to train in secret with Anakin, while Padmé flaunts her disagreements with Palpatine’s ruling on Ahsoka’s trial.
Could Ahsoka Have Worked Alongside The Jedi?
Ahsoka’s skills give her an edge over the galaxy’s bounty hunters and assassins. As a private bodyguard, there’s no doubt she would excel at keeping Padmé safe from danger. Acting out from under the Jedi’s jurisdiction would also give Ahsoka the freedom to act completely independently, even if it opened the door for a few missteps every once in a while.Working in tandem with the Jedi would help her keep from crossing any lines, especially if she maintained a working relationship with Anakin and Obi-Wan.
Jedi have worked with non-Jedi before, such as Obi-Wan’s contact Dex Jettster inStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, who helped him begin his investigation into Geonosis. Even the sinisterAsajj Ventresshas been known to work with the Jedi a time or two. The Jedi also had a begrudging yet fairly close alliance with the Hutts at a certain point in galactic history, which helped them with Outer Rim conflicts for a time.
This makes it even more likely that Ahsoka could have been in a role such as this. Her main issue as she left the Jedi Order was her inability to trust being inside their ranks, but she still had faith in them as an Order even after the fact. The connections Ahsoka established with the Jedi inStar Wars: The Clone Warswould no doubt have set her up for success if her path had led her to become a personal bodyguard, particularly for a senator like Padmé who has a unique relationship with the Jedi.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an animated series that explores the intense conflict between the Republic and the Separatists. Featuring a mix of loyalty shifts and alliances, it delves into complex mysteries of the Force and showcases pivotal moments for characters like Anakin Skywalker and Master Yoda.
