If you’ve ever been to a Star Wars convention, then you’ve likely wondered, “Who is the oldest Star Wars character?” Some people may be a little surprised to learn that Yoda and Darth Maul are actually the oldest characters. Others might be a bit more confused, with some calling Maz Kanata the oldest character. In this article, we’ll answer these questions and reveal the truth behind each of them.
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Rey
The oldest Star Wars character is Rey. She was born in the year 31 billion years ago. The rest of the cast has ages ranging from ten to thirty years. She has many more years under her belt than Luke or Han, as well as a couple of other older characters. Here are some of her most memorable adventures. This is not an exhaustive list, but it is a good starting point for those who want to learn more about Rey.
As of the last movie, Rey is the oldest Star Wars character by an incredible amount. Besides Rey, the youngest character is Han Solo. It is possible that we will not be able to know him for a long time, as his age has been confirmed in several deleted tweets. But you can be sure that the character has a rich and exciting backstory. So, who’s next?
Darth Maul
The character was first introduced in the 1977 film, Star Wars. He is the mastermind behind the Crimson Dawn plot. In Episode II: A New Hope, the smuggler Qi’ra informs Maul that Dryden Vos has been killed and demands a new trial. He then commands Qi’ra to come to Dathomir. In this film, he ignites his lightsaber and tells the smuggler that he and Qi’ra will work together to save the planet.
The character grew into a well-developed and interesting character, which lent itself to a variety of new incarnations. With the introduction of the Star Wars Extended Universe, writers have been able to give characters more depth and character development. Maul’s death in the first film was only the beginning of the character’s evolution. Various stories have capitalized on this character to explore his history, motivation, and more.
Yoda
Some of the older Star Wars characters are Maz Kanata and Bendu, who are over a thousand years old. However, the eldest confirmed living sentient character in canon is the Hutt, who is the grandmother of Jabba the Hutt. Another character, Abeloth, who is 100,000 years old, was born more than one million years before the birth of the first Jedi and lived until 44 ABY.
In the first Star Wars movie, the aging Yoda was played by a puppet. The puppet was replaced by a computer model in episodes two and three. While Yoda still needs to use his cane for balance and isn’t able to speak, his abilities as a Jedi master are more impressive. His mastery of the force, agility, speed, and light saber skills still make him one of the most recognizable characters in the franchise.
Maz Kanata
The youngest character in the Star Wars franchise is Maz Kanata, a diminutive being with vast experience in the underworld. She lives on the planet Takodana and has seen galactic powers rise and fall, felt the Force ebb and flow, and has been responsible for helping young smugglers find their way through the underworld. She also plays an important role in the series’ events, helping to save several lives and rediscovering old friends.
The characters have ages ranging from young to very old. For instance, Chewbacca lives over two hundred years in the current series, while Wookies live for over 400 years. In human years, this age would equal to 40 years. Darth Vader was 46 years old when he died in ROTJ. Jabba, on the other hand, died at 604 in Return of the Jedi, while Yoda died at nine hundred. In addition to Maz Kanata, the oldest Star Wars characters are Yoda, Chewbacca, and Chewbacca.
Arden Lyn
Arden Lyn is the oldest Star Wars character. She was born during the early days of the Old Republic, the government that ruled the galaxy until the Empire took control in Revenge of the Sith. She was Force sensitive, and trained in the ways of the Jedi. Unfortunately, the Empire ended up exterminating the Jedi. As a result, Arden did not become a Sith.
After being resurrected by scouts, Arden Lyn became a member of the Empire and waged war against the Jedi Order. During the final battle, Lyn’s heart stopped beating, but she managed to survive by falling into a Force trance and the effects of the Kashi Mer talisman. After his death, an unidentified group discovered her body and enclosed it in a tomb.