Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 5 gives subtle clues about the history of the Sith exposing their presence within the High Republic Era. The Jedi believed that the Sith were defeated 1000 years before the Skywalker saga however Darth Bane actually survived creating the Sith through the Rule of Two showing a shadowy element to this iconic franchise. The Sith worked for over 1000 years hiding and orchestrating downfall of both Jedi and Republic while remaining hidden and in shadow as also seen in The Acolyte.
Ancient Sith Language 'Ur-Kittât' Surfaces in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Linking Pirates to the Dark Side
Skeleton Crew Episode 5 featured runes on the walls written in Ur-Kittât or the Old Tongue adopted by the Sith that originates before the Jedi Order existed. The language is heavily connected to the dark side requiring caution while translating. The movie Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker used this language when inscribed on a dagger Ochi of Bestoon used to kill Rey's parents which also was a language the Old Republic forbid making C-3PO unable to translate. The appearance of the ur-Kittât writings in a pirate stronghold in Lanupa is certainly of question since no character can translate it currently in the series and has created quite a stir among the community.
"Captain Donner" Connections Highlight Similarities Between Skeleton Crew's Pirates and The Nihil
Skeleton Crew focuses strongly on pirates often overlooked within Star Wars and specifically points towards similarities within High Republic transmedia narratives that have gone deep into the exploration of piracy during those periods. The High Republic Era is set some 200 years before the Skywalker Saga and also mentions pirates who had a disdain for the Republic. The Nihil also shared hatred for Republic expansion with the Nihil logo holding significant similarities to that of Captain Donner further adding connections between the show and broader Star Wars universe. At Attin residents believe in a ‘Great Work’ also connects them to The Nihil whose resentment lead to conflicts with the Republic making the timeline and character ties stronger within Skeleton Crew.
Jedi History with Pirates Reveals Sith Manipulation from The High Republic Through Sith Strongholds
The lightsaber design in Captain Donner's lair uses gold characteristic of the High Republic also similar to Galaxy's Edge showing even stronger connections to pirates who opposed Jedi in the High Republic era. The Sith connection to pirates raises concern. Groups such as Nihil might have utilized Sith hideouts that allowed access to powers of dark side knowledge that the Republic could not identify. Even more disturbingly it might signify that some Sith learned Ur-Kittât knowing the Republic translation challenges giving them the upper hand when plotting during the era. skeleton Crew connects both Sith history plus High Republic pirates to present a complex series timeline adding a unique complexity to future series.
Parallels to Clone Wars: Sith Manipulated Pirates Similar To Palpatine's Clone War Strategy Against Jedi
The Jedi conflict against the Nihil shares some resemblances to the Clone Wars creating a possible strategy used by Sith to test weaknesses of the Jedi. The Sith could manipulate pirates utilizing the Force controlling their emotions to increase hatred towards the Jedi with a very insidious level of manipulation. Even Force predators the Nameless would not deter the Sith as they had advanced knowledge on concealing their force presences demonstrated throughout all the series as we are aware. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew presents evidence showing the High Republic Sith operating in the shadows influencing events and using pirates in their grand machinations during this period making sense to other timeline inconsistencies as of present canon.
'Your Focus Determines Your Reality': Jod Na Nawood Connects with Jedi Teachings via Qui-Gon Jinn's Lessons in Phantom Menace
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode titled “You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates” contains a key teaching for all fans within the Star Wars series with Jod Na Nawood tells Wim that ‘your focus determines your reality” mirroring that message from Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn as it's expressed in Star Wars Episode I Phantom Menace. Jod's statements strongly connects to Qui-Gon's view of the Living Force rooted in the concept that living energy is within all living things as well as exchanging such energy through mindful presence. Yoda and Luke also carried this forward to the next series with a mindful message that focuses on the now moments.
Jedi Principles Surface Through Character Jod Demonstrating Past Training
The "You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates" episode of Skeleton Crew establishes Jod as Force sensitive with his ability displayed throughout scenes of the episode but teaching Wim about mindfulness alludes to his past as Jedi with specific knowledge of Jedi teachings. Anakin and Wim needed guidance and were each given Jedi mantras emphasizing present mindfulness in key dramatic moments in all of the series showing importance of grounding while moving forward with personal growth and focus in life. Jod also pushes a message that focuses on forgetting attachments like parental love something commonly part of traditional Jedi teachings. This often troubled the Jedi Order leading Anakin down a dangerous path while also being problematic with Jedi lifestyle leading Jod to an eventual life as a pirate as a mean for survival.
Although Jod acts greedy as he searches At Attin treasure many clues indicate a hidden good side. The kindness towards the children and willingness to help indicates his desire to stay a good person and highlights themes for personal redemption. Jod's soft heart to kids and Jedi principles hint at future actions demonstrating that his actions to save others can also be part of the reason why he did not initially harm those same people while acting as an antagonistic pirate.
Disney+ Star Wars Series Skeleton Crew Explores Deeper Themes and Canon on Weekly Episodes
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew can be found on Disney+ with new episodes showing on Tuesdays. The main characters on the show four young adventurers will be lost during their journey. Themes of friendship exploration personal belonging are very evident during the series as they encounter diverse worlds along with many unique characters throughout the timeline. The Star Wars Series continues to connect past canon information while exploring themes related to humanity, connection, and overall wellbeing of all living creatures of the universe in both positive and negative light during each episode’s narrative as a reflection of humanity and the overall series canon.