Ahsoka Tano

**Ahsoka Tano** is the deuteragonist of the 2008 animated film, *Star Wars: The Clone Wars* and one of the two deuteragonists (alongside Obi-Wan Kenobi) of its subsequent television series and a supporting character in the sequel series, *Star Wars Rebels*. She made her live-action debut in the second season of *The Mandalorian* and later appeared as a minor character in *The Book of Boba Fett* and the titular protagonist of the Disney+ limited series of the same name.

She is initially introduced as the 14-year-old Padawan of Anakin Skywalker

She has matured over the years and became one of the most beloved characters of the Star Wars franchise.

Ahsoka is voiced by Ashley Eckstein. In live action she is portrayed by Rosario Dawson while her younger self is portrayed by Savannah Steyn.

## Personality

As a teenager, Ahsoka was determined to become a Jedi and had a snippy personality. Due to this she was affectionately called "Snips" by her Master, Anakin. She was eager to prove herself worthy of being Anakin's Padawan, especially during their first Battle and their mission to return Jabba's son, Rotta, have to him. Ahsoka also looked up to Anakin, whom she had developed a brother-sister with during their time together as Master and Padawan. Having her trust in him, one of her greatest fears was disappointing him. She had an insecurity that she could never be a Jedi and hid it behind her snippy and determined personality. Again, was protective of her friends, which was exemplified when she wanted to save her other mentor, Plo Koon, saved Padmé from an assassin, Aurra Sing, and an unconscious Anakin, who she had protected when they were being shot at by Cad Bane.

Apart from this, Ahsoka was generous and kind-hearted, wishing to restore peace and prosperity to the galaxy, even joining Bail Organa's cell. Ahsoka also tended to pick up several of her Master, Anakin Skywalker's personality, such as acting rash and reckless thinking attributed to her decisions. She would occasionally act Arrogant and brash like her Master would. However, over the years, Ahsoka learned patience and began to approach things more closely than Anakin. Her fatal flaw was that she could never stop trying to prove herself. In the end, she proves to be a loyal and brave individual. Together with Anakin's wife, Padmé, they became a dynamic duo, formed a sisterly relationship together, and were of the most important women in Anakin's life.

After Ahsoka had been accused of murder, she became dedicated in proving her innocence. She became disillusioned with the Order after they coldly casted her out. When they offered her a place back into the Order, Ahsoka refused because no one but Anakin believed in her and Barriss Offee's betrayal. Her reason for expelling herself from the Order was one of the few reasons why Anakin fell to the dark side of the Force. In the novel *Ahsoka*, she bravely fought against Darth Maul, even though he was a powerful dark-sider and former Sith Lord. However, she chose to save Rex rather than apprehend Maul. Ahsoka realized that if she and the other Jedi listened to Barriss, then the empire and the fall of the order would have never occurred. She pitied her enemy, the Sixth Brother, whose potential for good turned to the dark side. Her encounter with the Inquisitors and her befriending Force-sensitive child Hedala Fardi made her realize she wanted to protect Force-sensitive children from being captured by the Empire's Inquisitors.

During her time as Fulcrum, Ahsoka worked with a variety of rebel cells and had her voice disguised so no one could identify her. She developed a more discrete personality, believing needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, best shown when she urged Hera Syndulla to cease her search for Kanan to protect her crew, including Ezra. Ahsoka decided to come out of hiding once and for all. Ahsoka acknowledged that she was no longer a Jedi at this point and told Ezra Bridger and Kanan Jarrus that she wasn't when they went to Lothal in search of the Jedi temple that resided there. Upon realizing that Vader and Anakin were the same person, Ahsoka was utterly horrified and refused to acknowledge the truth until Malachor, when she accepted that Anakin and Vader were one and the same.

## Role

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Assigned to Anakin Skywalker by Yoda by the age of fourteen, Anakin went to meet her new Master and his former Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Upon reaching Christophsis, Ahsoka meets Anakin and Obi-Wan and allows them to use her transmission to communicate with Yoda. At first, Obi-Wan was the one who thought that Ahsoka was assigned to him as his Padawan, but she quickly corrected the Jedi Master and clarified that she was to become Anakin's. The young man is utterly perplexed, but begrudgingly brings her along the front lines, where Ahsoka meets his second-in-command, Captain Rex. As the two get acquainted with each other, she notices a deflector shield that the droid army had set up that would block the artillery bombardment. Anakin and Ahsoka both sneak into enemy lines to destroy the shield generators. However, during their plan, Obi-Wan surrenders to Separatist General Whorm Loathsom in order to distract him as Anakin and Ahsoka make their way to destroy the generator. During their fight with battle droids, Ahsoka sees her master struggling as the retail droids pin him down and spots a wall with a convenient whole in the center, and uses the Force to crush the other droids attacking him. Due to their efforts, the generator explodes. In the aftermath, Anakin tells Ahsoka that she is reckless and would never make it as Obi-Wan's Padawan but she might make it as his. Yoda nearly pulls Ahsoka out as Anakin's Padawan, but the young man assures that with proper training and patience, Ahsoka will make a good Jedi, causing the girl to be thankful for Anakin defending her. With Anakin, Ahsoka goes on the mission to rescue Jabba the Hutt's son in the Teth system.

On their way to rescue Rotta on the planet Teth, Ahsoka informs the Clones what transpired between her and Anakin during the battle of Christophsis, immediately building a friendship with the Clones and her Master, who has nicknamed her "Snips" because of her snippy personality. Making it to the fortress, Anakin and Ahsoka find him in a cell, left abandoned and extremely ill. Ahsoka reveals her insecurities on being Anakin's student, but the Young Jedi assures Ahsoka that she will make it and that nothing happens in the Force by accident. They are alerted to the presence of Asajj Ventress when they hear Rex call Anakin by his first name, something Rex never does and only addresses Anakin as "General."

Master and Padawan are forced to flee on an abandoned ship, where Ahsoka briefly engages in a duel with Asajj Ventress, Dooku's apprentice before Anakin intervenes as they steal a ship, dubbed the *Twilight* and returning Rotta to Tatooine. Ahsoka helps heal the Hutt child and finally cures him of his affliction. When returning to Anakin's homeworld, Ahsoka remains unaware of Anakin's past experiences on the planet. Meanwhile, the Battle Droids are sent after Ahsoka and Anakin, leading them to split up. While Ahsoka rushes off to Jabba's palace, Anakin distracts Dooku. On her way, the girl is attacked by Dooku's droids but she manages to fight them off. However, she spots Anakin and tries to track him down, but her master flies by her. Ahsoka makes it to Jabba's palace, returning Rotta safely to his father. However, Jabba still believes that they are there to kill him and orders his gangsters to execute them. However, he is contacted by Padmé Amidala, who reveals Dooku deceived him and that his uncle Ziro was in on the plan the whole time. Thanks to Ahsoka's and Anakin's efforts, the Republic forms an alliance with the Hutts.

## Trivia

* Ahsoka was named after the ancient Indian emperor, Ashoka the Great, but the Spelling was altered by the screenwriter.
* During her time in exile Ahsoka went by the alias "Ashla."
	+ Ashla was originally going to be the name of Ahsoka's original character in early development.
	+ "Ashla" was originally going to be what the light aspect of the Force would be called. Individuals, such as Zeb Orrelios and The Bendu refer to the light side as "Ashla."
* She was called "Snips" by Anakin due to her snippy personality. At first, it was Anakin mocking her before it became a term of endearment in later years.

Prequel Trilogy
Mace Windu • Plo Koon • Ki-Adi-Mundi • Saesee Tiin • Adi Gallia • Even Piell • Depa Billaba • Aayla Secura • Cin Drallig • Luminara Unduli • Yaddle • Oppo Rancisis • Yarael Poof • Quinlan Vos • Qui-Gon Jinn • Darth Maul • Finis Valorum • Jar Jar Binks • Padme Amidala • Nute Gunray • Rune Haako • Aurra Sing • Greedo • Sio Bibble • Quarsh Panaka • Ric Olié • Sabé • Rabé • Eirtaé • Saché • Yané • Gungans • Boss Nass • Roos Tarpals • Lyonie • Shmi Skywalker Lars • Watto • Sebulba • Jawas • Tusken Raiders • Bail Organa • Kit Fisto • Shaak Ti • Sifo-Dyas • Coleman Trebor • Stass Allie • Imperial Royal Guard • Ord Free Taa • Barriss Offee • Sly Moore • Count Dooku • Poggle the Lesser • Battle Droids • Jango Fett • Zam Wessel • Kaminoans • Jamillia • Cordé • Versé • Dormé • Royal Naboo Handmaidens • Agen Kolar • Breha Organa • Commander Cody

*Star Wars: The Clone Wars/Rebels*
**Ahsoka Tano** • Ziro the Hutt • Whorm Loathsom • Rex • Rotta • Wullf Yularen • Ezra Bridger • Hera Syndulla • Chopper • Kanan Jarrus • Zeb Orrelios • Sabine Wren

Anthology
L3-37 • Dryden Vos • Qi'ra • Tobias Beckett • Enfys Nest • Jyn Erso • Cassian Andor • K-2SO • Chirrut Îmwe • Baze Malbus • Bodhi Rook • Saw Gerrera • Galen Erso • Orson Krennic
Original TrilogyLuke Skywalker • Leia Organa • Han Solo • Chewbacca • Jan Dodonna • Wedge Antilles • Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker • Darth Sidious • Obi-Wan Kenobi • Wilhuff Tarkin • Boba Fett • Greedo • Jabba the Hutt • Owen and Beru Lars • TIE Pilots • Kendal Ozzel • Firmus Piett • Maximillian Veers • Lorth Needa • Xamuel Lennox • Stormtroopers • Yoda • Mon Mothma • Gial Ackbar • Nien Nunb • Tiaan Jerjerrod • Bossk

Sequel Trilogy
Rey • Finn • Poe Dameron • BB-8 • Kylo Ren • Maz Kanata • Lor San Tekka • Rey's Parents • Snoke • Rose Tico • DJ • First Order Stormtroopers • Captain Phasma • Jannah • D-O • Knights of Ren • Armitage Hux • Sith Troopers • Zorii Bliss

Organizations
Rebel Alliance • Galactic Empire • Jedi • Confederacy of Independent Systems • Sith • Galactic Republic • First Order • Resistance • New Republic • Knights of Ren