'Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones' Greatest Mystery Was Never Solved In The Films
Without a doubt, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones changed the view of the Skywalker saga forever. The film introduced us to some of the greatest moments in Star Wars, like the first time we saw Master Yoda use a lightsaber, and the introduction to the blueprints of the Death Star. However, Attack of the Clones remains one of the least favorite films from the entire saga, mainly due to such arguments from fans as how the film has many forgotten plot details. The main one being the mystery of the creation of the clone army, and Master Sifo-Dyas’ disappearance. When the third and final installment of the prequels Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith was released, fans were surprised to see how none of that story arc continued in the film itself.
This of course was mainly because George Lucas wanted to dedicate Episode III to the fall of Anakin Skywalker, and his transition to Darth Vader. Yet many fans were still upset that the mystery of the creation of the clones was just left in the dark as far as the films were concerned. Some of these details were explained in the now Legends novel Star Wars: Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno. In the 2005 novel, Obi-Wan discusses a theory with Master Yoda. Both of them believe that Dooku was behind the creation of the clone army, and that he successfully covered it all up.
Following Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, the novel was classified as Legends in April 2014. However, a month before that, Star Wars: The Clone Wars provided some answers. In episode 10 of season 6, we learned how Master Sifo-Dyas was assassinated by Sith Lords Count Dooku and Darth Sidious, as he was the only one who saw the upcoming war, and wanted to create an army to fight an enemy long forgotten.
In the same season, we get to learn a bunch of information regarding the creation of the clone army, and the plot to destroy the Jedi forever. In the first arc of the season, clone trooper CT-5555 (better known as "Fives") discovers a massive plan that involves all the clones. This, of course, begins when, during a battle, a clone shoots and kills a Jedi. The trooper is sent to Kamino, home of the clone army, to be examined. Fives suspects that his brother is innocent, and goes in search of proof. He discovers that all clones have an inhibitor chip implanted in their brains. This chip would later trigger the clones to execute Order 66 and purge the Jedi out of existence.
This animated series was not only an amazing expansion to the Star Wars universe, but also closed many plot points pertaining to Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. It also showed us many dark moments within Star Wars that were terrifying to a point.
The prequel era might not be perfect, but it is full of pretty dark and heavy moments to analyze. The Republic era, and the Clone Wars era, were harsh times that slowly led to some giving in to fear, destruction, and extinction. It gave us the Jedi in their prime time, and how they went from mighty warriors to mere legends. And of course, the prequel era gave us the story of a young, sweet, and kind boy who slowly turned to a heartless killing machine.
Source(s): CBR