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We all know the Skywalker saga.
Weve watched the journeys of Luke, Leia, and Han, of Rey, Finn, and Poe.
But the theatricalStar Warsmovies tell a few decades worth of story on a much vaster timeline.
But dont worry, weve read the sacred Jedi texts so you dont have to.
Heres what you oughta know about the High Republic before lighting upThe Acolyte.
Whatisthe High Republic, and when doesThe Acolyteactually take place?
In that political climate, a group of anarchic raiders known as the Nihil emerge.
They manipulate hyperspace and cause an accident called the Great Disaster that results in deaths across the galaxy.
But you dont need to know that to watchThe Acolyte.
Theres no direct narrative connection that we know of yet.
The Nihil sound pretty scary.
Will we see them inThe Acolyte?
That said, Marchion Ro is not a Sith lord like Darth Vader.
Will other characters from the books show up in the show?
One is confirmed in the trailers: Vernestra Rwoh.
The show will see Vernestra as an older and wiser figure, played by Rebecca Henderson.
Okay, am I going to recognize any of those people?
Honestly, no, you probably wont.
Will a secret Skywalker/Kenobi/Solo/Palpatine somehow pop up?
This isStar Warsafter all, so sneaky genealogical reveals are always possible.
Got it.
Should I be on the lookout for any other cameos?
Nope, doesnt make sense to anyone else, either, but we love him anyway.
