Qi’ra was introduced in Star Wars universe inside Solo: A Star Wars Story in 2018, and the character was portrayed fantastically Emilia Clarke. Since his introduction, the character’s history has expanded in Star Wars comics with The War of the Bounty Hunters, Crimson KingdomAND Star Wars: The Hidden Empirewhich just ended with its final issue.
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At the end of Solo, Qi’ra became the leader of Crimson Dawn, and in Hidden Empirewe learn that he has used his supremacy and influence within the organization to expand and penetrate various corners of the galaxy in an attempt to overthrow the Sith and the Empire once and for all.
His grand plan involved a relic called the “Cage Stop,” a device said to have the power to capture Sith and trap them in time. However, when he uses the device on Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine, it only works briefly and his plan fails completely, as Vader and Palpatine were able to escape.
Despite her failed attempt, Qi’ra ends up retiring from the Crimson Dawn organization and continues to encourage others to do the same.
Hidden Empire features a character known as The Archivist who tells the story of Qi’ra to Luke Skywalker and his sister Leia Organa, following the events of Return of the Jedi. They confirm that it was ultimately Crimson Dawn operatives who alerted the Rebel Alliance to the construction of the Death Star II, and that the Empire’s focus on eradicating Crimson Dawn has allowed the Rebellion to increase its ranks.
While some characters believed that Qi’ra would eventually be captured by the Empire, the story reveals that she survived the events of Return of the Jedi and witnessed the fall of the Empire. After retreating into a life of isolation, Qi’ra finally found solace in the aftermath of her failed plan to overthrow Palpatine and Vader. It may have taken her longer than expected, but she was able to free herself from the heavy burden of her guilt that had weighed down on her for so long.
Star Wars: The Hidden Empire Issue 5 is on the shelves now.
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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