Star Wars (via an official visual guide) revealed interesting new details about Qimir (Manny Jacinto), the main villain of The Acolyte series on Disney+. Qimir, also known as The Stranger, made his presence felt in The Acolyte after he wielded his red lightsaber and started killing several Jedi on the planet of Khofar to cement his status as a formidable foe. While he was initially introduced as Mae Aniseya's (Amandla Stenberg) friend and incompetent sidekick, the reveal that Qimir is a Dark Force user led to many questions about his origins.
Created and directed by Leslye Headland for Disney+, The Acolyte follows the story of a former Padawan who reunites with his former Jedi Master during the High Republic era. They investigate a series of crimes that lead them to uncover a sinister secret tied to the Dark Side of the Force. The Acolyte's cast includes Lee Jung-jae, Amandla Stenberg, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett, and Carrie-Anne Moss.
Star Wars Confirms 5 New Details About The Acolyte's Qimir
Qimir's Home Planet Has a Potential Star Wars Legends Connection
Episode 8 of The Acolyte introduced a sinister new character who many believed to be Qimir's master: Darth Plagueis. The Sith Lord appeared in the shadows on Qimir's home planet, but not much is known about this ocean-filled world.
The Acolyte's official visual guide provided new details about the unnamed plant, describing it as the home of "an intelligent reptilian species that lives far from the islands."
As pointed out by The Holo Files, Qimir's home planet could end up being Bal'demnic, a place from Star Wars Legends that served as the home of a reptilian species known as the Kon'me.
In Legends lore, Bal'demnic is the same place where Darth Plagueis killed his master, Darth Tenebrous. The planet was also the main source of cortosis, the lightsaber-resistant material used for Qimir's helmet and gauntlet.
Qimir's Connection to the Hutts
While Qimir's past is still shrouded in secrecy, The Acolyte's visual guide revealed that the villain "spent some time gunrunning in Hutt Space."
In Star Wars lore, gunrunning means that Qimir is involved in illegal trade of weapons. The Hutt Space, located between the border of the Mid Rim and Outer Rim, was under the control of the Hutt Clan and was independent from the Republic. The most recognizable member of the Hutt Clan is the notorious crime lord, Jabba the Hutt, from Tatooine.
Qimir Might Be Older Than We Thought
According to The Acolyte's official visual guide, Qimir is an expert in chemistry and pharmaceuticals. While he is a Dark Side Force user in disguise, Qimir is initially introduced as a smuggler with a store filled with antiques and notable trinkets across the galaxy.
The book revealed that one equipment stored in his store is a custom tank filled with "a rare nori-inkal from Boothi IV" with "an oily serum that revitalizes aged skin and eliminates wrinkles."
Qimir's advanced knowledge in pharmaceuticals, combined with this custom tank, made it seem that the villain might be older than the rest of the characters in the series. This would make sense because his strong expertise with the Force could hint that he has been training with Darth Plagueis for quite a while now, further explaining why he can easily defeat and kill several Jedi at ease.
The visual guide also listed Qimir's age as "unknown," strongly implying that he is much older than viewers thought.
Qimir Might Not Be a Sith
Although many believed that Qimir is a full-blown Sith, The Acolyte's visual guide described the villain as a "pretender to [Sith] lineage," indicating that he may not be a Sith after all:
"It is entirely possible he is a pretender to [Sith] lineage…Whether he is the true heir to the Sith is a mystery no one will survive to solve."
Qimir could be a Force user who admires the Sith, but is not part of them. However, Darth Plagueis' presence potentially ties Qimir to the Sith.
Qimir's true heritage is one of the biggest questions in Star Wars lore. However, the fact that The Acolyte will not return for Season 2 means this mystery will remain unresolved.
Qimir's Helmet Secret Unpacked
While Qimir's helmet is lightsaber resistant and has an eye slit, the visual guide confirmed that the slit is purely "cosmetic" and the villain doesn't really see anything when he wears it.
Instead, Qimir uses his connections to the Force to fight his enemies, further proving how formidable a foe he is to the Jedi. This is a clear callback to when Luke Skywalker obstructed his vision while training to use the Force in Star Wars: A New Hope.
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