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WARNING ! This article contains spoiler for Jedi Knights # 2TheStar Warsuniverse is ever - evolve , introducing Modern coinage , planets , and character with each piece of medium . In a firebrand - new MarvelStar Warscomic , reader are introduced to a Jedi who was in the ordination before the prequel era , and who has the potential to become a fan front-runner .
Star Wars : Jedi Knights#2 , written by Marc Guggenheim with artistic production by Madibek Musabekov , features anever - before - seen Jedi named Venta Mooncrest . On the first page of the government issue , Mooncrest ’s design is reminiscent of Princess Leia . However , after that control panel , the law of similarity end when Mooncrest is show up front and center .
Guggenheim has antecedently submit that theJedi Knightsis intended to play as " mini movies " , with upshot focusing on dissimilar Jedi , both old and novel . IfJedi Knights#2 is any indication of the type of newfangled Jedi Guggenheim has in store for fans , the series is certain to be an instant classic .
Venta Mooncrest Shows Her Skills In The Latest Issue Of Jedi Knights
Jedi Knights, Written by Marc Guggenheim With Art By Madibek Musabekov
Though Venta Mooncrest is seen only in passing in the first return of the series , the extent of her skill as a Jedi are put on full show inJedi Knights#2.Mooncrest accompanies Yoda on a mission to investigate rumors ofdark activeness on Veeros . Though they initially do not find out any sign of verity to the rumor , Yoda suggest the couplet face cryptic . His hunch , as always , is proven to be right , and Yoda and Mooncrest witness themselves engaged in a struggle for their life story with creature directly out ofAlien .
The fiend , called Xerxi , are as numerous as they are mortal , and soon have the two Jedi surround . Yoda , however , has other business to attend to and leave Mooncrest to care the swarm of Xerxi on her own , telling her to focus on their weak spot on their underbody . Mooncrest seems overwhelmed at Yoda ’s instruction manual , particularly as the monsters go along their apparently interminable onslaught . As Mooncrest is a brand - new fibre , there is no point of comparison for her strength , produce the final result of her battle with the Xerxi insufferable to predict .
But instead of meeting [ a terrible ] fortune , Mooncrest establish to be strong , skilled , and candidly badass .
However , not long after Yoda leave Mooncrest , she returns to the Jedi master , having slain all the Xerxi singlehandedly . The unmingled extent of the exploit is stunning , especially from an unidentified Jedi . Were Mooncrest someone already establishedinStar Warscanon , such as Mace Windu or Qui - Gon Jinn , her success would be secure due to her continued existence into the prequel era . The obscure factor is nerve - wracking , as she easily could have been a fiber produce simply to kill off in the same issuance . But instead of meeting that fate , Mooncrest proves to be strong , skilled , and honestly badass .
Mooncrest’s Congenital Condition Is Not Used As A Means To Lessen Her Strength
The Representation of Mooncrest’s Disability Is An Important Moment
SinceJedi Knights#2 is the first time live Venta Mooncrest and her abilities , we simply do not know what else she is up to of , what her backstory may be , or what the future holds for her . However , something that makes Mooncrest stand out fromany other JediStar Warsfans have seenup until this percentage point is that she has a disability that she openly discusses and has assistive devices to oversee . When Mooncrest and Yoda are looking further into the reports of nefarious activity on Veeros , Mooncrest suddenly doubles over in pain in the neck , struggling to move .
When Yoda call for if she ’s hunky-dory , Mooncrest excuse that she has a inborn condition that the implants seen run down her arms to her fingers and on her nerve are stand for to compensate for , but have one impuissance : radiation therapy . The radiation emanating from the research laboratory where the Xerxi are being by artificial means rise interfere with her implants , induce an inauspicious reaction . There is nothing else bring up about the subject , and Mooncrest recovers quickly , showing no signs of implant malfunction throughout the rest of the effect , even lead on to mow down the horde of Xerxi .
Star Wars is ultimately pit Master Yoda against the major galactic baddie who never was , now made canon after 39 yr in Marvel ’s Jedi Knights .
The path Mooncrest ’s handicap was mentioned in regular conversation instead of being used as a secret plan point and seamlessly integrated into her character without construct her any less knock-down or capable is a standout part of the topic . Though disability clearly exist in theStar Warsuniverse , seeing a redoubtable Jedi depict with an outwardly acknowledged congenital term is a first . In fact , disabilities are often look out on inStar Warssimply due to the fact that they are part ofclassic character pattern , like Darth Vader .
Mooncrest is more than her disability , a fact that Guggenheim expertly highlights . Though he depicts the symptom of her term and explain her implant , that is not what defines Mooncrest as a standout inJedi Knights#2.She present a very substantial connection to the Force , an adaptability when it comes to learning on the fly , and intelligence . From her bravery to her loyalty , Venta Mooncrest has the potential to become ahighly popular and long - live Jedi inStar Warslore .
Star warfare : Jedi Knights#2 is available now .
