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This page, right, from Both Rex and Ahsoka were close with Anakin
top: Hera and Ahsoka; Skywalker, and Darth Vader is in the picture on
Ashley models the T-shirt Rebels along with them. Is Ahsoka aware of Darth
as worn by Kathleen Vader as a presence in the galaxy?
Kennedy at Celebration Darth Vader is a newer presence to the rebels. And,
Anaheim; Ahsoka in action what else can I say to that? [laughs] I can’t say much
on the bridge of the Ghost. about Ahsoka and Vader and what she knows and
what she doesn’t know. But I do know that once Dave
Opposite page, left Filoni told me that if Ahsoka and Darth Vader were to
to right: Ahsoka’s eventually confront each other, that it probably wouldn’t
experiences have made be a good thing for Ahsoka. Dave said on the Rebels
her a much tougher panel that, obviously, it’s a natural progression for her
Togruta! Bonding story. If that does happen—and I can honestly answer
with Chopper! you with if because I don’t know that part of her story—
I fear for her because of that looming advice Dave Filoni
once gave me.
If Vader is aware of who Ahsoka is, he probably
wouldn’t like having such a strong reminder of the
person he used to be around.
Absolutely. He is the most powerful, and as powerful
as I think Ahsoka is—and of course I am biased—it’s
still Darth Vader [laughs]. I don’t know how well she
would fair. So we’ll see.
We know Ahsoka is helping the rebels fi ght back
against the Empire. Will we learn more about her
specific role within the budding rebellion?

Ahsoka will continue to remain a mysterious
character. She’s a recurring character so she’s not
going to be a main character in every single episode.
And Ahsoka has questions that she needs answered,
so we’ll see her, but then she’s also going to be
on her own journey getting her questions answered.

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