The lightsaber realm boasts many heroes and villains with unique stories, charm and lightsabers. One such hero who transformed into a villain for the Jedi Order is the Second Sister, formerly known as Trilla Siduri. She was a Jedi apprentice to the master Cere Junda and lived her life following the Jedi ideals. But after betrayal from her master Cere Junda and enduring torture by the Inquisitors, she embraced the dark side of the Force. Trilla Siduri became a member of the Inquisitors and hence, a hunter for the Jedi after the fall of the Galactic Republic.
As lightsabers are the most celebrated and customised weapons in the lightsaber realm, the Inquisitor’s lightsabers are also customised to their need and personality. Being a part of the deadly Inquisitors, who were after the lives of the Jedi after Order 66, imposed by the Galactic Empire, Second Sister's Lightsaber was also deadly and distinct.
In this blog, we are going to discuss the double-bladed lightsaber wielded by Second Sister, its design and features, what makes her weapon of choice so special and the story of how she lost her deadly weapon to the Jedi Knight, Cal Kestis.
Crafting Her Double-Bladed Spinning Lightsaber
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After being formally introduced to the Inquisitorius, the Second Sister crafted her double-bladed spinning lightsaber to wield as her primary lightsaber. Just like all the other Inquisitors, the Second Sister was also permitted to customise her lightsaber. Her lightsaber was well-suited to her aggressive, no-holds-barred fighting style
Wielding her unique weapon of choice, the Second Sister saw everyone as her mere prey, whether it be a Jedi or a fellow Inquisitor. This was noted by the Thirteenth Sister on one occasion. As the Thirteenth Sister got in the fighting pit of the Inquisitorius Headquarters to train, both of them sparred.
Unique Appearance and Design of the Lightsaber
The double-bladed spinning lightsaber, also known as the double-bladed Inquisitorius lightsaber was specifically wielded by the Inquisitorius, members of the dark side who followed the will of the Galactic Empire. It had two modes: the single blade and the double blade. The Second Sister's lightsaber was also able to spin in a circular motion when both blades were emitted.
The design of the Second Sister's lightsaber is inspired by the sport of fencing. Fencing requires graceful movements by its players. Moreover, the Second Sister's lightsaber has a circular shape which makes it appear elegant and sophisticated. The design helps her fight in a quick and agile manner.
The design of this Inquisitorius lightsaber was not very different from the single bladed lightsaber. This similarity to regular lightsabers was in stark contrast to the dual-bladed lightsaber used by Darth Maul.
Another unique feature of the Second Sister's lightsaber was that the blade emitters could spin along tracks in the disc while the hilt was in its stable place. Thus, this design allowed the Second Sister to make more powerful attacks while still giving better control over the weapon.
Second Sister's Impressive Lightsaber Techniques
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Being a talented Jedi apprentice of the Jedi Knight Cere Junda, the Second Sister also was a skilled combatant. She even boasts to Cal Kestis that there was no technique Cere Junda knew that she hadn’t mastered.
During a fight, she could throw her double-bladed spinning lightsaber multiple times in a row and make it spin around her. Her fighting skills combined with her clever nature and ability to predict the opponent’s next move make her a formidable opponent during combat. Cal Kestis believed he won a duel with her because she wasn’t in a good emotional state. He believed that it had likely affected her performance.
Cal Kestis' Victory: Second Sister Loses Her Lightsaber
After Trilla Siduri turned to the dark side of the Force and became an Inquisitor, she used her lightsaber to relentlessly hunt down the young Jedi, Cal Kestis amongst other Force-sensitive survivors during the Great Jedi Purge. During their third duel on Bogano, Cal Kestis disarmed the Second Sister and took her lightsaber. In doing so, he also saw through psychometry how Cere Junda abandoned Trilla Siduri, leading to her capture by the Inquisitors. This also gave her a way to successfully steal the Holocron, which included a list of Jedi who were alive and escaped from the location.
Cal Kestis then gave the Second Sister’s lightsaber to his master, Cere Junda, who had also trained Trilla Siduri. Cere Junda then used the Second Sister's lightsaber and knighted him with it. This made Cal Kestis the Jedi Knight. In the next and final duel between Cal Kestis and the Second Sister at Fortress Inquisitorius, the Second Sister's lightsaber was replaced with a new, identical version of her previous lightsaber.
Weakness of The Second Sister's Double-Bladed Lightsaber
The infamous Inquisitorius lightsaber wielded by the Second Sister had two major design flaws.
First, if an opponent found the right moment, they could slice through the disc from either inside or outside the ring. This could break the lightsaber while it's spinning.
Second, the ringed emitter of the Second Sister's double-bladed spinning lightsaber made it easier for an opponent to disarm her.
FAQs
What led her to be the Second Sister?
Trilla Siduri was an apprentice of Cere Junda and lived up to the ideals of the Jedi Code. However, she left the right side of the Force at a very pivotal point when her master betrayed her, and she was captured by Inquisitors. The Empire's torture and manipulation led her into succumbing to the dark side of the Force. This turned her into the not-so-willing but still very ruthless and manipulative Second Sister, a reckless Jedi Hunter.
What is the position of Inquisitors in the Star Wars universe?
The Inquisitors serve as dark side users of the Galactic Empire. They were tasked with hunting down and executing any Jedi who were still in existence after Order 66. These former Jedi have turned to the dark side, been trained in combat and Force abilities, and are given tasks under the command of Darth Vader to aid greatly in enforcing the rule of the Empire. This is to cause great fear throughout the galaxy.
How is the design of the lightsaber of Second Sister with the classic Jedi lightsabers?
The Second Sister has the double-bladed spinning lightsaber. Such a design is usually not seen with the single-bladed lightsaber that the Jedi are known to wear. This will give her an aggressive style of attack, and challenging manoeuvres and attacks will be possible. With great skill and adaptability as a combatant who has been trained to hunt down Jedi, the shape within the circular profile allows her to show agility in fighting.
What does the writing on Second Sister's lightsaber mean?
The Aurebesh mysterious engraving on Second Sister's lightsaber has puzzled fans and experts alike. It is a sequence of what appears to be gibberish letters. This mystery alone contributes to the lore surrounding the Second Sister's lightsaber.
How did the connection of Cal Kestis with Cere Junda have an impact on his duels against Second Sister?
His connection with Cere Junda improved his fight against the Second Sister. Knowing her as Trilla Siduri and the emotional baggage that she carries helped him understand her during their battles. It was this understanding which directed his strategy and tactics since he knew that her anger and pain were those things that made her powerful but weak too, from which he came to know about her style.
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