There was a moment when the Grand Inquisitor dared to raise his blade against Darth Vader, and this wasn’t just any ordinary fight.
With the full intent to take Vader’s life, the Grand Inquisitor unleashed everything he had.
But what was the real reason behind his attempt to kill the Dark Lord?
Let’s dig into the Star Wars canon comic series Darth Vader (2017), starting with issue number 6, to find out the real story.
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The Grand Inquisitor’s Motivation
In this issue, the story is set within the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, which has been repurposed by the Empire after the fall of the Jedi Order.
The temple is now a place where the Inquisitors are trained and where Emperor Palpatine tests the loyalty and strength of his new apprentice, Darth Vader.
The Grand Inquisitor, formerly a Jedi Temple Guard, harbors deep resentment towards the Jedi Order, particularly because he felt they denied him access to the knowledge he craved from the Jedi Archives.
His frustration with the Jedi’s restrictive teachings and his desire for more knowledge made him susceptible to the dark side, eventually leading him to become the Grand Inquisitor under the Empire.
When he encounters Darth Vader in the Archives, his resentment and ambition fuel his desire to challenge Vader.
The Grand Inquisitor sees this confrontation as an opportunity to prove his worth and possibly gain favor with Emperor Palpatine, believing that defeating Vader could elevate his status within the Empire.
The Confrontation with Darth Vader For the First Time
The fight between Darth Vader and the Grand Inquisitor is intense and brutal.
It showcases both their skills and the dark side’s power.
The Grand Inquisitor, though skilled and powerful, underestimates Vader’s mastery of the dark side.
The fight takes place in the Jedi Archives, symbolizing the Grand Inquisitor’s deep-seated bitterness towards the Jedi and his thirst for the knowledge he was once denied.
Despite his best efforts, the Grand Inquisitor is no match for Vader.
The Dark Lord overpowers him, demonstrating not only his physical prowess but also his superiority in the dark side of the Force.
This confrontation is a harsh lesson for the Grand Inquisitor about the Sith’s hierarchy and the true nature of power within the Empire.
Aftermath
In the aftermath, Darth Vader’s dominance is solidified, and the Grand Inquisitor gains a clearer understanding of his place within the Sith order.
The confrontation is halted by the appearance of Palpatine, who instructs Vader not to kill the Grand Inquisitor.
For the first time, Palpatine reveals to Vader that the Inquisitors serve the Empire, solidifying the Grand Inquisitor’s role within this dark hierarchy.