#An'ya Kuro the Dark Woman

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DARKNESS AND LIGHT IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY -- THE HUNTER HAS PICKED UP HER TRAIL.

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on introductory splash pages of Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith, and his former colleague in the Jedi Order, Master An'ya Kuro, a.k.a., "the Dark Woman," hiding out in the Cophrigin System in the Outer Rim, from the short comic-book story "STAR WARS: Extinction," published September 1999. Dark Horse Comics.

"...the decision is mine. I will not have these Rebel upstarts using the Jedi as a rallying symbol. They must be hunted to extinction. You will do this task for me, Lord Vader."

-- EMPEROR PALPATINE to Darth Vader, on his new mission to eliminate the Dark Woman

Story/script: Ron Marz

Artwork/inks: Claudio Castellini

Colors: Guy Major

Resolution at 1024x1575 & 978x1510.

Source: https://comiconlinefree.net/star-wars-tales/issue-1/full.

[jewishcissiekj]

Star Wars parents and mentors. yeah. (Part 2/?)

[sw5w]

Feared Bounty Hunter Watches the Race

STAR WARS EPISODE I: The Phantom Menace 01:01:10

[auditect]

The Hunt for Aurra Sing is about to come to an end! Be there and witness A'Sharad's battle against his father's murderer live!

[howdidthisevenhappenanyway]

tholme is such a mood for real

Jedi: Aayla Secura is a mixed bag of utter trash and absolute gold, but I think my favorite thing is how Tholme just automatically rolls his eyes every time Dark Woman opens her mouth. 

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What are your thoughts regarding An'ya Kuro/The Dark Woman?

Well, she was definitely a skilled Jedi, though a little extreme. Abandoning her name seems a little bit much.

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i haven’t touched photoshop in a while and i come back and apparently decide to go full fan edit mode

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Tholme: I’m looking for An'ya Kuro.

Ki-Adi-Mundi: Who the hell is An'ya Kuro?

A'Sharad Hett: Master Ki, that’s the Dark Woman.

Ki-Adi-Mundi: She has a name??

The Dark Woman: Hello, Tholme. If you’re trying to get into my will, you better hurry up. I could drop dead any second…with any luck.

Submitted by: @professor-audial

[thehollowprince]

The tags of the person who reblogged this from me reminded me of a few more Jedi that I love to the moons and back.

First up, T'ra Saa.

A Neti (living plant) who was ancient and in the Legends continuity, the jedi who trained Mace Windu. She sadly wasn't featured all that much, but when she was, she made an impression.

After the fall of the Empire and the Establishment of the New Republic and subsequently Luke's Jedi Praxium, she went on to become a member of the High Council, sacrificing herself to fend off the One Sith when the found the Hidden Temple.

Which leads me to, Master Tholme.

This cranky old man was the master who trained Quinlan Vos, and during the Clone Wars, he led was basically the head of the Jedi's intelligence network throughout the galaxy.

Fun fact, for all those people who hate the Jedi because they're "not allowed to love," Masters Tholme and T'ra Saa were lovers. They acknowledged that their duty to the Order and the Republic came first, but they still loved each other unconditionally. In fact, when Tholme eventually passed away due to old age, after Order 66, T'ra Saa planted herself on his grave in mourning.

Next up, we have everyone's favorite survivor, K'kruhk!

The ultimate survivor, who lives through three wars and even survived an encounter with General Grievous himself in his first appearance in the Clone Wars. If anyone watched the old Clone Wars cartoon that aired on Cartoon Network back in the day, this was him.

He survives all these encounters that should kill him because of his death sleep, where he goes into a kind of hibernation trance where he appears dead, but isn't, drawing on the Force to heal himself.

He gets more love, like most of these Jedi, in the Legends comics, even going on to be a member of the same council as T'ra Saa, and helping broker a peace between the Jedi, the Republic and the Fel Empire.

And lastly, the dreaded Dark Woman

Originally known as An'ya Kuro, she gave up her own name to dedicate herself to the Jedi Order and the Force. She trained notable Jedi Master and future Councilor Ki-Adi-Mundi, as well as Aurra Sing and A'sharad Hett, the latter of whom eventually fell to the dark side and became Darth Krayt.

She's known for her harsh and punishing teaching style, but also gets some pretty cool Force powers out of it.

She can full on walk through walls!

She meets her end at the hands of Darth Vadar, but has the last laugh in the end.

List of Jedi that are Perfect

So listen, I know Obi-Wan has a lot of fans who will endlessly talk about how perfect he is and that he invented perfection. However, I would like to put forward that the Jedi in general some other Jedi also are perfect and invented perfection. Here is a very small number of them.

Luminara Unduli

She makes sure she’s prepared, loves her padawan, and is very good at staying focused. She also is good at accepting reality and growing as a person. Have I mentioned that she’s also just really nice? Plus, she pulls off black better than any Sith.

Kit Fisto

He’s cheerful, loves his former Padawan, and is very good at puzzles. He is also good at accepting reality. Did I mention that he’s also very kind? Plus, you can’t deny he has a good smile.

Mace Windu

He is dutiful, focused, and patient. He is also cool and composed. Did I mention that he’s also super nice and kind as well? And you can’t deny the coolness that is purple lightsaber.

Yoda

Possibly the most perfect of all. He is wise, humorous, and kind. He also loves teaching, his grandpadawans, and teaching his grandpadawans. Did I mention that he loves all the Jedi and loves teaching them? And there is no denying he is a great frog grandpa.

(If anyone else wants to add on to this with a Jedi you think is perfect, or talk more about the ones I already listed, feel free. The only rule I’m laying down is no Obi-Wan, because there is more then enough on the internet about how Obi-Wan is perfect.)

[viviane-lefay]

“Anakin…I see within you the power to release yourself from the dark side.” 

Really love this comic - the drawing style is really magnificent.

I just love how the characters are portrayed. AniVader looks so elegant. *∇* Some other artists miss this and only focus on the menacing side of him, but this one got it perfectly.

The Dark Woman / An’ya Kuro is elegant anyway. I think she is quite an interesting character. Plus she is one of the few who know about Vader’s true identity - and she believes in his goodness, too.

Additional kudos for having Mara Jade here as well - bickering with her future Dad-in-law, lol.

[tuskengaydar]

Kicking off pride 2019 with icons if my fave old Jedi trio

Like/reblog if using!!

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

"THERE IS NO DEATH, THERE IS THE FORCE."

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on the reanimation of fallen Jedi Master, An'ya Kuro, a.k.a., "The Dark Woman," as a Force ghost, standing resplendent in the face of her murderer, Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith, from the comic-book story "Extinction" (1999), published in "STAR WARS Tales" Vol. 1 #2. January, 2000. Dark Horse Comics.

"...Behold what you have wrought. Do you now see? Your might is nothing compared to mine. Remember, Skywalker, even a faint light shines brightest... surrounded by darkness."

-- THE DARK WOMAN, a.k.a., Jedi Master An'ya Kuro to Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith (0-1 BBY)

Story/script by Ron Marz

Artwork/inks by Claudio Castellini

Colors by Guy Major

Letters by Michael Taylor

Source: https://viewcomiconline.com/star-wars-tales-issue-2.

[jewishcissiekj]

Just spent too much time making an awful The Dark Woman meme it's bad out here

Posting it won't just stay in my gallery for nothing

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The Dark Woman, formerly known as An’ya Kuro, was a human Jedi Master during the Clone Wars. She was exceptionally powerful in the Force and lightsaber combat, possessing powerful healing abilities and the power to turn invisible, pass through solid objects, and teleport. Kuro gave up her name to the Force as a gesture to its power. She was responsible for the training of Aurra Sing. The Dark Woman wielded a purple lightsaber with an ornate metal hilt.

Source: Star Wars Republic - The Hunt for Aurra Sing (2002)

First Appearance: Star Wars Republic - Vow of Justice (1999)

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Outfit for An’ya Kuro the Dark Woman

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This is very helpful, actually, and provides a good explanation for Aurra even if it isn't explicitly canon. Aurra didn't make it to Padawan by age 9, the Dark Woman was her abusive master. Aurra was subsequently kidnapped by pirates who told her the Dark Woman sold her to them, which she believed because DW was abusive. Pirates trained her to kick ass. Explains why she hates Jedi so much. Might also explain the Hondo thing.

Okay so if I want to write Clone Wars Aurra, this is the one I should use, yes? Because there's like 4 different entries for her on Wookiepedia.

What's confusing is that the Clone Wars site mentions the Dark Woman which is Legends, so not canon? But is canon for TCW? But not? But is? but she never mentions any of this in TCW or uses the force (to my memory.)