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Who is Snoke in Star Wars?
Snoke is a powerful Force user who serves as the main antagonist in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Get to know more about his character and role in the Star Wars universe.
Who is Snoke?
Snoke, originally introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, has had his origins re-framed in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. He was once believed to be the Supreme Leader who resided in the Unknown Regions and eventually became the leader of the First Order. However, it was revealed that Snoke was actually created by the Sith Eternal on the Sith world of Exegol. He was a puppet manipulated by Palpatine, serving as a way to restore order to the Empire and control Kylo Ren. Snoke had his own apprentices, including Kylo Ren, whom he helped harness his anger and hate.
How was Snoke made?
Snoke was the result of cloning experiments conducted by the Sith Eternal. The exact method of his creation is unclear, but it involved decades of testing and technological exploits. In Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, failed Snoke clone bodies can be seen in tanks.
Is that Snoke in The Mandalorian?
In The Mandalorian season 2, episode 4, Mando and his companions stumble upon a lab in an Imperial base on Navarro. They find a recording of a scientist explaining that they have been taking blood from someone with a high midichlorian count (possibly The Child) and transferring it into the subject’s body. While it is not confirmed, there is speculation that this could be the early stages of creating Snoke. There are also fetus-like figures in the lab tubes that resemble Snoke.
What’s next for Snoke and The Mandalorian?
It is uncertain what the future holds for Snoke in The Mandalorian. The show has a tendency to introduce concepts and characters only to quickly move on from them. However, the investigation into the origins of Snoke could potentially uncover more about Moff Gideon’s interest in The Child (Baby Yoda) and provide some connective tissue to the sequel trilogy. In the meantime, Mando is headed to Corvus to seek the Jedi Ahsoka Tano for answers about The Child. It is unlikely that Tano knows about Snoke, but it could be a subtle reference to the sequel trilogy.
The revelation about Snoke’s origins in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has reshaped our understanding of the character. The show has been known to introduce and quickly move on from concepts and characters, so it remains to be seen what role Snoke will play in the future. However, the ongoing investigation into his origins could shed light on Moff Gideon’s interest in The Child and provide further connections to the sequel trilogy. For now, fans eagerly anticipate the next episodes of The Mandalorian to see how the story unfolds.