Heir to the Empire Characters & Character Analysis

Heir to the Empire Characters

Luke Skywalker

Luke Skywalker is a Jedi Knight of the New Republic. He is also considered by many to be a hero from his days during the Rebellion. As a Jedi Knight, he is strong with the Force and has many powerful abilities in combat and mind control. His close relationship with his twin sister Leia Organa Solo operates in many ways using his Jedi powers. He is able to connect and communicate with Leia mentally. Since he is the sole Jedi Knight in the galaxy, it is up to him to repopulate the Jedi Order. Although he has not gotten that far yet, he is serious in his training of Leia and insists that she become fully trained as a Jedi.

Luke is fiercely dedicated to his sister and the New Republic's cause. However, when he receives an unusual telepathic message from another Jedi, he drops all his responsibilities to pursue...
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