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While the Jedi Order has clear and strict rules for its members, the path for every Jedi remains unique. In The Acolyte’s second episode, fans of Star Wars comics may have recognized the term Barash Vow from the scene where the assassin Mae confronts Jedi Master Torbin. But what does it mean?

Individuals who take the Barash Vow remain Jedi, but voluntarily choose to temporarily stop taking action on behalf of the Order. Author Charles Soule, who created the Barash Vow, described Jedi who take it as those “who feel they have done something deeply wrong — particularly a misinterpretation of what they believe the Force wanted them to do — and while they don’t leave the Order, they decide to sit and listen to the Force until they better understand

If you caught the Star Wars Outlaws trailers during Ubisoft Forward, you probably witnessed the jaw-dropping skills of a scoundrel who could easily be deemed a master of stealth. A maestro of deception. A paragon of perception. A… little guy.

That’s right, we’re talking about Nix, Kay Vess’ co-protagonist in the game and one very courageous critter. And Julian Gerighty, creative director of Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment, has something very important to tell you about the delightful merqaal.

“[Nix is] a bulletproof companion,” Gerighty reveals to StarWars.com. That’s right, you won’t have to worry about losing your furry-slash-scaly friend as you travel the galaxy together. Phew.

Recently, Gerighty sat down to chat about everything we saw during Ubisoft Forward, including Nix’s best friend Kay Vess, the variety of skills she learns as she journeys across

In Star Wars: The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. With new episodes now streaming on Disney+ every Tuesday, join us as StarWars.com meditates on favorite moments and fascinating connections from the latest Star Wars series.

Spoiler warning: This article discusses story details and plot points from the two-episode premiere of  The Acolyte, “Lost / Found” and “Revenge / Justice.”

To quote Nute Gunray: “Now there are two of them!”

In the two-episode premiere of The Acolyte, we meet two sisters with two very different lives. Mae (Amandla Stenberg) is a hot-tempered warrior and stone-cold killer, a trained assassin hunting some of the galaxy’s most dangerous prey: Jedi Masters. Meanwhile, her twin, Osha (also played by

Amandla Stenberg has done her research.

The Anakin Skywalker-loving, Padmé Amidala-cosplaying performer has been a fan of Star Wars since childhood, but they didn’t rely on that base knowledge when she was cast in The Acolyte.

Spoiler warning: This article discusses story details from the two-episode premiere of The Acolyte.

For weeks they’ve been promoting the new Star Wars live-action series, which arrived on Disney+ June 4, answering questions about the assassin Mae, the mysterious masked warrior who is out for revenge against the Jedi Order. For months leading into production, Stenberg trained her body and mind, working on stunt choreography and martial arts movements while creating a dossier for her own character headcanon.

But here’s the twist.

Stenberg’s starring role was revealed early in the campaign, but until recently it was a well-guarded

If there’s one thing that brings together species from across the galaxy, it’s good food. At the Lomi Usqi noodle shop on the planet of Ueda, the meals are as eye-catching as the decor. Fresh cut noodles hang from every surface to dry, waiting to be stir-fried and served.

Sweet and savory, just like the clientele, these are noodles full of flavor. Sure your meal might be disrupted by a fight at any moment, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying a full bowl.

Lomi Usqi Noodles

Ingredients:

We’ve only just begun to unravel the mysteries at the heart of The Acolyte.

In the two-episode premiere, now streaming on Disney+, the light of the Jedi is being extinguished by a cunning assassin looking for revenge. To celebrate the series debut, StarWars.com invited the cast to introduce themselves and their characters. “I got my first choice for everybody,” creator and showrunner Leslye Headland has said of the ensemble cast.

And now you can meet the newest heroes and outlaws in the Star Wars galaxy, from the mystifying Mae to stalwart Jedi Master Sol.

Amandla Stenberg – Mae

Star Amandla Stenberg plays the assassin Mae, the mysterious masked warrior who is out for revenge against the Jedi Order. 

For Mae, “loyalty to her family is the most important thing in the world to her,” Stenberg

The Jedi are being hunted. Will you take part in the investigation?

The Acolyte has arrived on Disney+, with a two-episode premiere that follows a shocking crime spree pitting a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior out for revenge.

Join the search for the assassin now and watch new episodes of The Acolyte each week as the mystery deepens.

For more on The Acolyte:

Watch creator Leslye Headland and Lucasfilm’s chief creative officer Dave Filoni discuss storytelling 

Read a full interview with Headland on the series

Meet the new characters in the official Databank

Take a closer look at the costumes for Mae the assassin and several members of the Jedi Order

Delve into the storied past of Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh

Watch the thrilling final trailer

Then come back to StarWars.com every Wednesday for

Let the games begin in the Grand Arena on Vespaara!

Today, Star Wars: Hunters officially arrives worldwide, welcoming players to enter the brand-new, free-to-play, 4v4 competitive battle arena game from Zynga and Lucasfilm Games.

Team up with Grozz the Wookiee, Utooni the Jawa brothers, and other new characters based on Star Wars archetypes and fan-favorite species and droids, then face off in fast-paced, competitive matches. Once you choose your Hunter, the gameplay will take you to battlefields inspired by familiar Star Wars biomes, from the second Death Star to the sandy deserts of Tatooine, and beyond.

Each Hunter boasts their own unique moves, abilities, and power-ups to aid their quest for glory in the Arena. And Star Wars: Hunters features an array of game modes to test your mettle,