The Star Wars universe has witnessed a wave of divided opinions and fan complaints following a significant addition to Ahsoka Tano’s skillset in the live-action series “Ahsoka.” While the series is technically a spin-off of “The Mandalorian,” it continues the overarching narrative of the Star Wars animated universe, including “The Clone Wars,” “Tales of the Jedi,” “The Bad Batch,” and more.
“Ahsoka” offers fans a glimpse of an older, wiser, and more powerful Ahsoka Tano, post-dissolution of the Galactic Empire, with a notably stronger connection to the Force than her earlier Jedi days. However, this refined mastery of the Force comes with a twist that has stirred controversy among fans.
In the second half of the show’s two-episode premiere, it is revealed that Ahsoka now possesses the Force power of Psychometry, a rare ability that allows Force-sensitive individuals to sense echoes of past events associated with people, places, or objects through proximity or physical contact. This revelation has left some fans upset, as Ahsoka had never displayed such abilities in her previous appearances, despite her initial introduction as a gifted 14-year-old padawan and her subsequent role as a General during the Clone Wars.
Psychometry is considered one of the most potent Force abilities in the Star Wars universe, offering characters a remarkable tool for tracking, uncovering truths, and obtaining even the most obscure information. Ahsoka demonstrates this ability in the series by using it to uncover the events leading to Sabine Wren’s critical condition after entering the room where the incident occurred. Notably, Psychometry cannot be learned through training, as all known users in Star Wars lore have been born with the power, typically manifesting it before their teenage years.
Also, Ahsoka apparently has Force Psychometry (aka Fprce Echo) now ?
Something exceedingly rare outside of the Kiffar as far as I can recall.
— LibertyCanisLupus – CaffeinatedWolfe ?? (@FrjalsiFenrir) August 24, 2023
The addition of Psychometry to Ahsoka’s repertoire has led to criticism of the show’s writers for disregarding lore accuracy, particularly in a series seen as a love letter to fans. Some fans have voiced concerns that its inclusion may appear as lazy writing. Notably, other characters in the Star Wars universe, such as Cal Kestis from the Star Wars Jedi video game series, have successfully integrated Psychometry into their narratives, receiving acclaim from fans.
Despite the controversy, Ahsoka’s relative success is seen as crucial, especially as Disney has implemented cost-cutting measures and canceled projects, potentially making fan support pivotal to the project’s continuation. While opinions are divided over this unexpected development in Ahsoka’s abilities, it remains to be seen how the series will navigate this controversial addition and its impact on the broader Star Wars narrative.
