Code Name: Starkiller… Real Name: Jacob Nion…
July 23, 2008 · Print This Article
So, we were all surprised when we learned a few months ago that The Secret Apprentices name was, “StarKiller”. We quickly then learned that this was just a codename. Now according to Wookiepedia.com the real, real name of The Secret Apprentice is, Jacob Nion. This is very interesting, it’s not huge news, but a lot of people have been very curious about his real name.
From the rumors i’ve been hearing out and about is that the official Force Unleashed novel was released in Germany and that’s how everyone found out what The Secret Apprentice’s real name is. Now for a quick history lesson from Wookiepedia.com.
Jacob Nion, codenamed Starkiller, was the son of the Jedi Kento Nion and another as yet unnamed female Jedi. He was a Human male secretly taken as an apprentice by Darth Vader from his father on Kashyyyk during the Great Jedi Purge. The Dark Lord trained him to kill Jedi who survived Order 66, and eventually stand with Vader to overthrow his own Master.
Nion was not always faithful to his Master, however. At one point, he received training from Jedi Master Rahm Kota and helped the “fallen” Jedi Maris Brood seek redemption. They eventually had an ultimate confrontation.
Training under Darth Vader
“You were weak when I found you. I did not expect you to survive your training. But now, your hatred has become your strength.
At last, the dark side is your ally.
―Darth Vader
Jacob Nion when first found by Darth Vader.Jacob Nion was the son of Kento Nion and another Jedi.
His mother had been killed while defending Kashyyyk from Trandoshan slavers.
As Darth Vader was about to deal the finishing blow on Kento, his lightsaber was pulled out of his hand. He turned around to find a young boy holding his lightsaber. He sensed that the boy had the potential to become the most powerful Force user in the galaxy. After killing his father, Vader saved the child’s life when a clone commander tried to blast him. Vader spent years training the young Human in the ways of the dark side, in secret, even from his own Master, Darth Sidious. Though skilled with many Force powers, such as telekinesis and Force lightning, he was a Sith apprentice in all but name. The Rule of Two prevented him from becoming Vader’s official apprentice, as Vader himself occupied that position. This made Vader’s apprentice officially nothing more than a Dark Jedi.
His existence was meant to be kept a secret, so he would make a point of leaving few witnesses to his work, going as far as eliminating Imperial stormtroopers who saw him in action.
Nion’s training is deemed complete on board the Executor.Jedi Temple trials
“You will need all of your skill to survive.”
―Unknown Jedi Spirit
Jacob Nion
Biographical information
Homeworld Kashyyyk
Died c. 2 BBY
Physical description
Species Human
Gender Male
Hair color Brown
Eye color Brown
Chronological and political information
Era(s) Rise of the Empire era
Affiliation Order of the Sith Lords
Dark Side Adept
Galactic Empire
Alliance to Restore the Republic
Known masters Darth Vader (Sith Master)
Rahm Kota (Jedi Master)
This is old news to me. Because of the time zone us British and the rest of Europe hear about star wars related news and events in europe before America. And I also new the book ws out in Germany. I’m still surprised that his name is Jacob Nion. 1) My cousin has called himself Darth Nion since KOTOR came out so this is a big upset/surprise/pleasure fo him to endure. 2) I heared rumers that the apprentices name was Mark Turnbull until the Nion news.
i dont really like starkillers real name it should have stayed secret
i agree i also think it should of stayed a secret
the link to wookiepedia is wrong.. its actually http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page and the link to the article is: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Jacob_Nion