Ahsoka Shin Hati

I’ll allow it.

 

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These are great observations. I do believe she is his daughter. He’s probably (50-55) she’s probably (20-25) she has a very Maul-seque combat style (and some visuals that support it as well) I really hope we get more about her background in snippets in the series

 

Someone speculated in the comments that, in Sabine's case, there could be some lingering effect from the Nightsister-spirit possession on Dathomir. I'm definitely not convinced of it, but it's kind of interesting.

 

Good points. Though I think there’s one additional dimension to it, as illustrated by Baylan’s comment at the end of episode two, about it being a shame to kill a Jedi. I think Shin may have inherited this sentiment, and is essentially reluctant to kill a Jedi (in this case, Sabine). Whereas she cuts down non-Jedi Republic officers with absolutely no remorse or hesitation. Perhaps Baylan blames the Republic for the demise of the Jedi, and has transmitted that to Shin? We’ll see. In any event, I suspect that Baylan and Shin will prefer recruiting Jedi to killing them.

 

I would also add, even though it may have been mentioned before, that her Jedi Padawan braid is definitely not random, and has a meaning, even if it's as simple as a nostalgic addition suggested by Baylan.

 

The braid to me speaks to the structure and discipline that Baylan possibly cannot let go; giving the braid could be a reward system for Shin; a way of emotional and physical affirmation. Something for both of them to reach together, (the advancement of Shin through training) but the braid is a bit ominous .

Would you say she looking for affection for her acts, by doing this it’s a way for her to belong, and feel wanted; something possibly she never has really had before ~ she also to me seems like she’s unhinged and could turn on Baylan if it meant her survival.

 

So attachment. She is a character twisted by her desire to please her attachment.

 

Wonder if Shin's backstory is going to be revealed during the journey to the another galaxy - long time in hyperspace seems quite suitable for reminiscence.

 

Yeah, I picked up on her braid last Thursday, I haven't seen anyone else pick up on it but I might've missed it.

I don't want to go down the Grey Jedi route considering it's been dismissed a few times and Shin's grey outfit is slightly reminiscent of Assajj Ventress' early outfit. When Baylan says bringing Thrawn back brings power, could he mean power to create his own Jedi style order but one he sees as being everything the Jedi failed to be? In his order they still have their apprentice wear a hair braid, cutting off signifying they're no longer an apprentice? They're no Jedi but they seem to have a Jedi style master - apprentice relationship, may be because that is what Baylan knows.

 

Quite possible. Maybe it will be an adaptation of the EU Imperial Knights.

 

Many of us have picked up on that Shin Hati has a Padawan braid it’s literally been a big topic of discussion since Tuesday. @Django Fett

 

Yeah, I picked it up on my first viewing, literally the first time you could see the braid. Along with the purrgil on the sky that Baylan saw a glimpse of. I was paying a lot of attention, because I was fully immersed and loving every moment. That's what happens when an episode has enough room to breathe and observe everything. AKA I comment Filoni and Stephanie Green for the fact that I noticed all the details upon first viewing, not myself

 

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Shin will say to Baylan, "At last we will reveal ourselves to the former Jedi Ahsoka Tano. At last we will have revenge."
At which point Baylan will reply, "We've already revealed ourselves to Ahsoka Tano. And why do we want revenge?"
Shin will then have a fantastic lightsaber battle with Ahsoka and Sabine. Unfortunately, Shin will be cut in half and thrown down a chute. The End (of Shin).

 

She will then be renamed Torso Hati, as her shins at this point would be her mid-section

 

Prediction: Shin Hati survives this season with all her limbs intact and functional

 

I think this is such an interesting reading of their scenes, while also being incredibly accurate. Filoni and the entire team are definitely going with a less is more approach with them, allowing the audience to consider what their potential backstories could be whilst giving hints in quiet moments and through actions. Whenever I view side characters I love, I always try to comprehend what thematic resonance they may have for the overall show. As much as I'd now love for this to be the Baylan and Shin show after their introduction, it's not. So I have to be realistic about what they're going to show of them and ask...what can they bring to Ahsoka's journey? To me, I think the Baylan/Shin dynamic is here not just to have an antagonising force for Ahsoka/Sabine, but also to compare and contrast. These four characters can't be classed as easily as we could Palpatine, or Obi-Wan Kenobi. They are all moreso overtly on a spectrum of light to dark. For instance, I don't think it's without storytelling purpose that Baylan uses the same 'no Jedi' line as she did in Rebels. That makes these discussions of good and evil far more intriguing.

Like you said, Shin is seeking validation. I read her as a character who has been extremely emotionally stunted in some ways due to that dynamic with Baylan. Baylan has chosen a far more detached view of this world thanks to his experiences with the order throughout the war. Order 66 is likely something that intensely impacted him, an experience that Shin simply has not had. That's why I think she is so willing to ask questions of both her master and Elsbeth at the temple, she wants to know more. It's almost like she is trying to find her place in this, but can't grow past that need for validation from her master. A question I've been contemplating is what she would do if she was forced to be apart from Baylan for a longer stretch of time. Where Sabine has grown completely into her own human being apart from Ahsoka, Shin hasn't really been given any opportunity to spread her wings, and decide things for herself. Everything she knows about the Jedi for instance, is all through Baylan's teachings and his recollection of events.

I think it's just such an interesting dynamic that Filoni has woven in such a short time.

Honestly almost haven't stopped thinking about these two over the last five days, it's fun to be so immersed in Star Wars again and discuss things deeply because they're being portrayed so well, through showing and not telling. Great post! Love reading your thoughts about all three of these antagonists.