For years, formally embraced the Sith despite all of this. A deeper answer has finally been revealed in franchise lore, shedding light on the real reason behind this seemingly odd omission, and the truth is more complex than merely a lack of training.
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #2 – written by Charles Soule, with art by Luke Ross – reveals that Kylo Ren's struggle with the Force was intentional. Despite his undeniable power, he was never fully in tune with the Dark Side, nor the Light.
However, the real reason Kylo wasn't a Sith was rooted in Palpatine's grand plan. After returning from the brink of death, Palpatine intentionally kept Kylo distanced from the Sith Order to preserve his own intricate schemes. In the end, Kylo found a much more satisfying use of his force abilities.
Palpatine’s Long-Term Manipulation Kept Kylo Ren From Officially Claiming The Title Of Sith Lord
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #2 – Written By Charles Soule; Art By Luke Ross; Color By Nolan Woodard; Lettering By Joe Caramagna
Kylo Ren's early struggles with the Force are crucial to understanding why he couldn’t become a Sith. While he certainly exhibited immense potential, his connection was fractured as it was torn between both sides of the Force. This internal battle manifested in his Kyber crystal cracking, producing the unique cross-guard lightsaber that became his signature weapon. This physical sign of his inner turmoil further highlighted why the Sith wouldn't have accepted him; he lacked the singular commitment to the dark side required to embrace their code fully.
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Palpatine, ever the manipulator, saw Kylo’s internal conflict and used it to his advantage. Knowing that Kylo’s wavering loyalty to the dark side could jeopardize his plans, Palpatine intentionally excluded him from the Sith Order. By keeping Kylo in the dark about the true nature of the Sith's revival, Palpatine kept him on a path beneficial to his goals. Kylo’s divided connection to Rey, a Force dyad, only further complicated things. Palpatine didn’t need Kylo to be a Sith; he needed him to be a pawn in his long-term strategy.
Kylo Ren Didn't Need To Be A Sith To Make An Impact On Star Wars Lore
Expanding The Franchise's Perspective On Force s
Instead of ing the Sith, Kylo Ren found his own path as the leader of the Knights of Ren. This group of Dark Side warriors operated outside the Sith, with a philosophy centered around power and destruction rather than the strict Sith Code. The Knights were marauders and mercenaries who roamed the galaxy causing chaos. They were imbued with the Force but followed their own rules, focusing on combat and destruction rather than Sith ideology. This gave Kylo Ren an outlet for his immense power, allowing him to rule in a way that was uniquely his own.
Instead of being confined by the limitations of the Sith, Kylo Ren’s leadership of the Knights of Ren gave him the freedom to become a force of destruction in his own right, far beyond the shadow of the Sith in Star Wars lore.
Leading the Knights of Ren allowed Kylo to express his full strength in the Force, but in ways that didn’t require adherence to the rigid structure of the Sith. This also made Kylo a much more dynamic character in the Star Wars universe. Instead of being confined by the limitations of the Sith, Kylo Ren’s leadership of the Knights of Ren gave him the freedom to become a force of destruction in his own right, far beyond the shadow of the Sith in Star Wars lore.
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #2 is available now from Marvel Comics.
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- Created By
- J.J. Abrams, Michael Arndt, Lawrence Kasdan
- Franchise
- Star Wars
- Died
- Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise Of Skywalker
- Race
- Human
- Movies
- Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi, Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker
- TV Shows
- Star Wars: Resistance
The son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, Ben was manipulated by Palpatine through the Force for most of his life, influenced toward the dark side of the Force. A misstep by Luke Skywalker ultimately left Ben feeling he had no choice but to embrace the dark side, and he became Kylo Ren, a key figure in the First Order. Kylo Ren's heart remained deeply divided, however, even after he ascended to become Supreme Leader of the First Order. He was ultimately redeemed by Rey, with whom he shared a remarkable Force bond, and by the love of his parents.
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- Created by
- George Lucas
- First Film
- Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
- Cast
- Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Ian McDiarmid, Ewan McGregor, Rosario Dawson, Lars Mikkelsen, Rupert Friend, Moses Ingram, Frank Oz, Pedro Pascal
- TV Show(s)
- The Mandalorian, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, The Acolyte, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Lando, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Star Wars: Resistance, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, Star Wars: Visions
- Movie(s)
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi, Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, Star Wars: New Jedi Order
- Character(s)
- Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Rey Skywalker, Emperor Palpatine / Darth Sidious, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, Grand iral Thrawn, Grand Inquisitor, Reva (The Third Sister), The Fifth Brother, The Seventh Sister, The Eighth Brother, Yoda, Din Djarin, Grogu, Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, Leia Organa, Ben Solo/Kylo Ren
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian.
