Unbelievable Truth: Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy Was Inspired by a Single Epic Battle

Alert: This article contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Last Stand #2.

Unveiling a Hidden Conflict in Star Wars Canon

The Star Wars universe has recently illuminated a clandestine confrontation that took place during the Battle of Jakku, a pivotal event that significantly influenced the narrative of the sequel trilogy. Established in the lore, the Battle of Jakku marks the decisive conclusion of the Galactic Civil War, culminating in the surrender of the last Imperial forces to the New Republic. This aftermath sets the stage for Rey Skywalker’s scavenging adventures in The Force Awakens. New revelations suggest that the consequences of this battle could have been far more catastrophic than previously imagined.

Adelhard’s Radical Maneuvers

In Marvel’s newly launched and canonical Battle of Jakku series, we are introduced to Moff Adelhard, who epitomizes denial following the defeat at Endor. Unwilling to acknowledge the Empire’s collapse, Adelhard distances himself from both the remnants of the Galactic Empire and the emerging New Republic. According to Battle of Jakku – Last Stand #2 by Alex Segura and Jethro Morales, he has now evolved into a radical faction that threatens to disrupt the fragile peace.

Adelhard's Plans To Disrupt Jakku in Last Stand #2

Adelhard is mobilizing his forces toward Jakku with the intention of obliterating both the remaining Empire and the New Republic, seeking to establish a new order from the devastation. His violent ambition also conveniently explains the absence of the franchise’s most celebrated heroes during this tumultuous battle.

Adelhard’s Threat Level: An Enhanced Risk to the Galaxy

The Ramifications of Palpatine’s Contingency Plan

The discussions between Gallius Rax and Grand Admiral Rae Sloane in Last Stand #2 underscore the extensive complications attributable to Adelhard. Notably, Sloane reveals that his actions have emboldened other Imperials to resist Rax’s directives regarding Jakku. From the Aftermath novels, we learn that Sloane is unaware of Rax’s dire plan to destroy Jakku’s core, which would annihilate both the Empire and the New Republic, leaving only a select few to form a new Imperial regime, in line with Palpatine’s twisted vision.

Fortunately, thanks to the efforts of Sloane and the New Republic, Rax’s catastrophic plan to obliterate Jakku is thwarted. Sloane ultimately escapes with survivors to the Unknown Regions, setting the stage for her future role as the first leader of the First Order while the remaining Imperial factions struggle in the Outer Rim. Thus, Adelhard’s existence poses a significant risk not only to Rax’s broader objectives but also threatens the entire balance of power during the Battle of Jakku, potentially altering its outcomes and long-term repercussions.

Heroes Unite: The Fight Against Adelhard’s Resurgence

Securing the New Republic’s Future

Given the trajectory of the narrative, the impending issues of Battle of Jakku will likely feature iconic heroes like Luke, Leia, Han, and Lando uniting to confront Adelhard and his loyalists. Their decisive action against this formidable adversary is crucial not just for the survival of the New Republic but also for shaping the fragmented remnants of the Empire and the emergence of the First Order.

Had Adelhard’s radical ambitions gone unchecked, he could have unleashed chaos across the galaxy, potentially upending the timeline of Star Wars and impacting the sequel trilogy’s storyline significantly.