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Spoilers : Star Wars : Dark Droids # 5Luke Skywalker isStar Wars’greatest torpedo , and as traditionally presented in the Expanded Universe , one of the most potent Jedi in history . The climax of Marvel’sDark Droidscrossover consequence include a moment that makes Skywalker ’s strength in the Force even more legendary – while very nearly sour him into the galax ’s large scoundrel , one that would destroy the Force itself .
Star Wars : Dark Droids#5 – drop a line by Charles Soule , with art by Luke Ross , color by Alex Sinclair , and letter by Travis Lanham – was the terminal number of the crossover epos , which stretch out across the majority of Marvel’sStar Warstitles , includingDarth VaderandDoctor Aphra .
In his series , Vader ’s superpower struggle with the dealership ’s new scoundrel , the viral artificial tidings known as the Scourge , seek to be perhaps the crossover ’s most thrilling plot thread . However , the narration ’s biggest minute came when Luke Skywalker was possess by the Scourge , lead it to declare : " I will be the new Force . "
The Scourge Needed A Force User Of Luke Skywalker’s Power To Access The Force
The Scourge ’s line of descent date back to the ancient galaxy , as adark side cult called the Ascendentsought to by artificial means replicate the Force . The rage was finally pass over out by the Sith for their herasy , but not before creating an AI have sex as the " Spark Eternal . " Thousands of years later , in the Original Trilogy era , the Spark would unite with another ancient AI , one of the Sith ’s creation , result insomething new : the Scourge . dictated betweenEmpire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi , following the loss of his paw at Bespin , and the revelation of his connection to Darth Vader , Dark Droidsfinds Luke Skywalker at his most vulnerable , which proves pivotal to the taradiddle .
Ultimately , the Dark and Light Side users of the Force test equally ineffective to kill the Scourge . Rather than continue to fight back against it , Darth Vader makesthe shocking decision to link up with it , so as to endeavor to overturn the Emperor . Luke Skywalker contend valiantly against overpowering , seemingly insurmountable betting odds inDark Droids#5 , but at the tale ’s flood tide , he is not the Cuban sandwich . Instead , he finds himself in a role unlike any before in the galaxy , as he isinfected by the Scourge , becoming a hold up conduit between the Force and this artificial antagonist , which seeks to replace it .
Luke’s Power Would Have Made The Scourge Truly Unstoppable
After the Scourge declares , " I will be the new Force,“its main bodyis destroyed by sentient droid Ajax Sigma , wielding a brand that is capable to ensnare the Scourge ’s cognisance , liberating the droid and organic beings likewise under its thrall . " No , you wo n’t , " Ajax declares , in one of the most rejoicing moments for any droid inStar Warshistory . Though it is against his will , Luke Skywalker ’s role as the Scourge ’s conduit for the Force , however in short , is yet further test copy that he is the neat Force - user the extragalactic nebula has ever known , with a Force - joining unlike anyone , Jedi or Sith , that precede him .
Much ofDark Droidswas rivet on the Scourge ’s try togain controller over constitutive beings , and to not only access code , but become the Force itself . As soon as the Scourge encountered Luke Skywalker , it realized Luke was the being that it needed to defeat its failing and become a truly insuperable , skinny - omnipotent entity , " the new Force . " The Luke render in post - yield of the JediLegends - era continuity may have been able to surmount this threat himself , but pre - ROTJwas not , and this proved to be the crux of the story . While appropriate the final act of valour for someone else , Dark Droidsonce more confirmed Luke Skywalker isStar Wars’most muscular character .
Star war : Dark Droids#5is available now from Marvel Comics !
Star Wars : Dark Droids#5
