Regardless that Disney threw the Star Wars Prolonged Universe straight into the strongest trash compactor within the firm’s possession, I imagine even many lovers of the unique Star Wars trilogy would agree that some Star Wars video video games characteristic some characters extra compelling than something seen in plenty of what Disney considers canon.

Let’s have a look at some characters that would go toe-to-toe with Han Solo popularity-wise, lets?

Darth Sion

The Star Wars prolonged universe has seen many characters utilizing The Power in peculiar methods, however I doubt you’ll discover a Star Wars story the place characters make extra fascinating use of it than in Knights of the Previous Republic 2.

Darth Sion is actually holding himself collectively by the pressure of his spite. Although his thoughts is sort of misplaced, this hamburger of a person makes nice use of his anger not simply to forestall his damaged physique from crumbling into tiny items, however to turn out to be bodily indestructible. Sion is each an ideal addition to the Darkish Aspect of the Power, in addition to an ideal allegory to the true darkish aspect of man.

The one solution to beat Sion is by speaking him out of his hatred, which performs just like the antithesis to Monkey Island‘s insult sword preventing. Is that this a mere coincidence, or is it the most effective easter egg within the historical past of Lucasarts?

Darth Nihilus

Nihilus is probably going the strongest Sith to ever exist, however his life’s story may function a cautionary story insightful sufficient to make any younger Jedi hand over on the concept of messing with the Darkish Aspect.

Although he’s one way or the other achieved Power powers that give him the power to render a complete planet devoid of life, he can’t do way more than roam the galaxy in quest of the following planet to devour. He can’t even actually communicate anymore, however he does command a derelict ship that appears just like the Star Wars model of a ghost pirate ship, so perhaps his life will not be that dangerous…

Bastilla Shan

Bastilla Shan introduces us to what it means to be a Jedi in Star Wars Knights Of The Previous Republic. There’s one twist, nonetheless. As an alternative of being a grasp like Obi-Wan who’s already accomplished their coaching and character arc by the point they meet Luke, Bastilla’s a prodigy on the Mild Aspect who’s nonetheless vulnerable to the lure of the Darkish Aspect.

Although she acts very positive of herself always and provides nice assist and recommendation, it’s clear that she remains to be discovering her path. She makes for essentially the most compelling companion because the participant determines what aspect of the Power they wish to fall beneath.

Kyle Katarn

Katarn was the primary character in Star Wars video video games to precise his insecurities about The Power, and that alone makes him one of many collection’ all-time greats. Regardless that he’s inevitably a superb man in Jedi Knight 2, the unique Dark Forces 2: Jedi Knight allowed gamers to select between Mild and Darkish Aspect talents, in addition to between a Mild and Darkish aspect final result. Katarn isn’t one of the vital fascinating characters as a result of his dialogue, however as a result of branching pathways he opened for all the franchise.

Darth Revan

Revan is probably going the Sith lord with essentially the most fascinating life story, and the much less I spill about it, the higher.

If you happen to’re a fan of Star Wars: Knights of the Previous Republic, you possible know precisely why Revan is right here. If you happen to’re not, though we’re speaking a few recreation that’s over twenty years previous, I’d nonetheless wish to ask potential followers to belief me after I say that this is without doubt one of the most fascinating characters within the collection.

Sure, I’m being secretive as a result of his identify is tied to an enormous reveal within the authentic Knights Of The Previous Republic. And, whereas I don’t assume that spoiling it will smash the character or the sport, I imagine you need to get to study Revan as BioWare meant: by enjoying KOTOR.

Dagan Gera

Whereas most Star Wars Prolonged Universe tales attempt to give you a brand new Darth Vader, the folks behind Star Wars Jedi: Survivor at Respawn seemingly determined to give you a brand new Sephiroth. Whereas removed from essentially the most fascinating villain within the collection character-wise, Dagan Gera has one thing actually cool going for him.

Gera isn’t a One-Winged Sith, however a One-Armed Outcast of the Jedi Order whose preventing skill stays unmatched. He proves a formidable opponent for Cal, making him a straightforward lock for this checklist.

Darth Malak

Darth Malak from the unique Knights Of The Previous Republic is the quintessential Sith lord. He acts like a good friend to essentially the most highly effective Sith in his neighborhood, nevertheless it’s naturally nothing greater than a ruse to attend for the fitting second to strike and take over. Very similar to the Emperor, he can convert Jedi to his trigger however, in contrast to the Emperor, he really appears like somebody who may wield a lightsaber.

One other distinctive facet of Malak is how one can have this obvious beacon of pure evil see the error of his methods out of frequent sense, and never simply as a result of household ties. On the finish of the sport, Malak can really feel extra like a tragic determine than an all-out villain — until his grasp plan was making us really feel unhappy for him.

HK-47

I imagine even followers wouldn’t diss me for saying that writers give you a few of the names of their Star Wars characters by recording after which writing down random noises. That doesn’t appear to be the case with HK-47, as its identify originates from each a billiards workforce identify and the real-life AK-47.

Because it seems, HK-47 is an all-out psycho whose dream is to kill as many natural lifeforms as attainable. He’s the precise reverse of C-3PO, an extremely brave factor to place in a Star Wars property, and one of many coolest companions an aspiring Sith Lord can have.

Canderous Ordo

One thing went awry throughout the course of of making the Mandalorians we see in The Mandalorian TV present. What started as only a throwaway identify used to explain the type of armor Boba Fett wore in Empire and Jedi grew to turn out to be a race of zealots who see eradicating one’s helmet as the largest sin within the galaxy.

The Mandalorian TV present makes me miss the great ol’ Canderous Ordo from the unique KOTOR, a Mandalorian who was equally loyal and bored with helmets — even in battles the place carrying one would’ve made sense. He returns in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo on KOTOR 2, and I problem you to search out who he’s.

Kreia

Whereas KOTOR 2 couldn’t measure as much as the unique due to the buggy and unfinished state it got here out in, there’s no denying that the devs at Obsidian surpassed all expectations relating to Star Wars characters. As an alternative of being an virtually saintly Jedi, or a cartoonish Sith monster, Kreia is a being of immense energy and information who simply desires to interrupt the cycle.

She has a bone to select with the Power and its obvious will, however as an alternative of making an enormous dumb house weapon to destroy it, she assaults by providing a counterpoint to the entire participant’s concepts. She manages to create doubt the place there was once none, and does so in a manner that you just’ll surprise if it’s manipulative or really sincere.

After I first performed the sport, I discovered most interactions with Kreia excruciating. Nonetheless, I’ve grown to study that Kreia’s manner of subverting expectations by questioning every part the collection appears to face for makes her essentially the most fascinating character in Star Wars video games.