Luke Skywalker deflecting blaster bolts from a training remote onboard the Millennium Falcon is an iconicStar Warsmoment, which the franchise has since used to expand Jedi lore. InA New Hope, we were led to believe that Luke using this training remote and covering his eyes was something Obi-Wan Kenobi improvised on the spot. After all, Obi-Wan didn’t bring much with him, so the training remote must have belonged to Han Solo.
Star Warsreference guides later explained that the training remote on the Millennium Falcon was designed to train military recruits. Soldiers could practice their marksmanship while dodging blaster bolts, and since Han once served the Empire, it makes sense he would have one. However,Star Warsdecided to incorporate this remote into Jedi history.
Star Wars Has Confirmed The Jedi Always Used Training Remotes
It’s one of the first things younglings practice at the Temple
TheStar Warsprequel trilogy revealed that using a training remote was a common Jedi practice, not something Obi-Wan created. InStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Yoda’s entire class of younglings can be seen blocking blaster bolts with their eyes covered. Obi-Wan may have had to use different equipment for Luke, but he still gave basic Jedi instructions.
Finn stumbles across the training remote on the Millennium Falcon while searching for medical supplies inStar Wars: The Force Awakens.
The Jedi training remote also appeared on Huyang’s ship inStar Wars: The Clone Warsseason 5, episode 7 “A Test of Strength.” Because Huyang is confirmed to have been built around the same time as the Jedi Order was created, this could have implied that the training remotes were 25,000 years old. Thankfully,Star Warshas recently clarified how long Jedi have used these devices.
We Now Know The Training Remotes Were Invented During The High Republic Era
Thanks to Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Training remotes have appeared throughout theStar Wars: The High Republicpublishing initiative, but we’ve now learned they were created during this era. InStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventuresseason 2, episode 12 “Unmasked,“set approximately 200 years before theStar Warsmovies, Kai Brightsatar and his friend practice with a training remote. During the session, the remotes are specified as"new,“implying that this is a recent invention.
Star Wars Confirms Origin Of Luke’s Training Remote
48 years after A New Hope, Star Wars has officially confirmed the origin of Luke Skywalker’s famed training remote, and it’s quite early on.
Sincethe Jedi were in their prime during the High Republic era, it makes sense that an iconic part of Jedi training came from this time. Hundreds of years later, it had become a common practice for even the youngest Jedi, preparing Padawans to face countless armed opponents. It’s funny to think the Jedi training remote started as Millennium Falcon junk but is now an important part ofStar Warslore.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
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Star Wars is a seminal science fiction film released in 1977 that follows the quest of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo to rescue Princess Leia from the oppressive Imperial forces. They are aided by the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, as they strive to restore peace to the galaxy.
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures is a children’s educational sci-fi series based on the world of Star Wars. Set during the High Republic era, the show centers around a group of younglings on their way to becoming Jedi Knights. The show will focus on entertaining and educating children as the first of its kind in the Star Wars franchise, helping children learn lessons such as team work, patience, and compassion.
