The Acolyte
Summary
A newWookiee Jedihas joined theStar Warsfranchise inThe Acolyte , with theJedi Master Kelnaccaplaying a supporting use in the series . Although Wookiees are among the most popular and well - know species in theStar Warsfranchise , there are few Wookiee Jedi in the modern canyon and caption continuity . Moreover , Kelnacca wears traditionalHigh Republic eraJedi gown , severalize him even more from most Wookiees , since he is one of the few who wears clothing .
The Legends continuity’sStar Warsradio dramatic event from 1981 , notably , unveil that all Wookiees have a compound connexion to the Force , since their unaired connection to nature predisposes them to the natural energy field . Despite this , Wookiee Jedi are rather rarefied , more due to behind - the - scene reason than an in - universe explanation . In most cases , Wookiee Jedi fall apart Jedi robes , whilemost Wookiees are typically unclothed .
George Lucas himself rarely allow Wookiee Jedi to be created for theStar WarsLegends continuity .
The Acolyte episode 4 sport several exciting raw Easter eggs and references as all points meet on Kelnacca , the first live - action Jedi Wookiee .
Why Do Wookiees Not Wear Clothes?
Wookiees Have Exceptions To This Fashion Choice
TheStar Warsfranchise never gives a specific reason for why Wookiees typically eschew wearable , but it can be assume thattheir fur simply render vesture unnecessary . Wookiees are present on a variety of worlds , from the desert planet of Tatooine to the frigid ice world of Hoth , without any apparel to correct for heating plant or insensate . Wookiees typically only bear hard-nosed garments , such as pouch for tools or ammunition for their iconic weapon , the chargeman - likebowcasters .
One explanation for why most Wookiee Jedi wear Jedi gown could be thatthey wear religious garb when necessary . Chewbacca and his kinsperson all wear ceremonial red robes inThe Star Wars Holiday Specialto celebrate the Wookiee holiday Life Day , though all four Wookiees are typically unclothed . Wookiee Jedi likely outwear Jedi robes simply because the gown are the traditional Jedi garb .
Do Other Wookiee Jedi Wear Robes?
Most Wookiee Jedi Are In Agreement
TheStar Warsfranchise includes other Wookiee Jedi , such as Burryaga and thePadawan Gungiin the modern canon and Jedi Master Tyvokka in the original Legends continuity . In near all cases , these Wookiee Jedi wear Jedi robes , butthe Jedi Knight Lowbacca of the Legends continuity ’s New Jedi Order is the sole exclusion . The New Jedi Order is notably far less restrictive in their tradition than the sure-enough Jedi Order , which perhaps go Lowbacca to eschew clothing as he normally would if he never became a Jedi . The Acolyte ’s Kelnacca , however , wears Jedi robes like most other Wookiee Jedi .
The Acolyteepisode 4 is now pour . New episode release Tuesdays on Disney+ .
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The Acolyte is a television serial set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era , where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence . This sci - fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all go to darkness erupt from beneath the open and prepare to bring about the destruction of the High Republic .
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The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
