Ap'lek was a Force-sensitive humanoid male who served as a member of the Knights of Ren, under the command of an individual known as Ren[3] and later Kylo Ren.[2]
Biography[]
Sometime before 28 ABY,[source?] the Force-sensitive Ap'lek joined the Knights of Ren led by an individual known only as Ren.[3] He came to own a vibro-ax that had once been owned by an ancient Mandalorian executioner.[4]
In 35 ABY,[1] after the hunt for Rey ended in Ben Solo's redemption, Ap'lek and his fellow Knights of Ren were guarding the entrance to the Sith Citadel as Solo tried to gain entry to help Rey slay Darth Sidious. Ben quickly killed all of the Knights of Ren after Rey gave him the Skywalker lightsaber through their Force-bond. Ben grazed Ap'lek's ax before he was Force pushed into a chasm, falling to his death.[2]
Powers and abilities[]
Ap'lek was Force-sensitive and an adept of the dark side of the Force, however his powers were underdeveloped. As a Knight of Ren, Ap'lek had a martial prowess very few could beat. However, unlike his fellow Knights, Ap'lek preferred deception over violence. He employed feints and misdirection to trap an opponent.[4]
Despite his great skill as a warrior, Ap'lek was quickly killed by his redeemed former leader, Ben Solo, during the Battle of Exegol. Grazed by the Skywalker lightsaber, the wounded Ap'lek was Force pushed into a chasm, falling to his death.[2]
Equipment[]
Ap'lek's preferred weapon was an ancient modified Mandalorian executioner's ax made out of beskar alloy. The ax featured an ultrasonic vibro-tech feature which allowed it to slice through armor and bone with comparative ease. In relation to Ap'lek's preference for stealth, the Knight of Ren had a smoke canister attached to his waist which spewed out smoke capable of distorting an opponent's vision and sensors.[4]
Ap'lek wore primarily black clothing, much like the other Knights of Ren. In particular, Ap'lek donned a water-shedding oiled cloak, and lightweight plastoid armor underneath his black tunic. He also wore gauntlets with a set of raised teeth to assist in parrying and pinning edged attacks. Ap'lek's helmet conveyed a menacing rictus and was of relatively crude design, being patched together from battered armor.[4]
Behind the scenes[]
Ap'lek was portrayed by stunt performer Lukaz Leong in the 2019 movie Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker,[6] although he is only listed as "Knight of Ren" in the movie's credits.[2]
Appearances[]
- The Rise of Kylo Ren 1 (In flashback(s))
- The Rise of Kylo Ren 2 (In flashback(s))
- The Rise of Kylo Ren 3
- The Rise of Kylo Ren 4
- Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens (First appearance) (Vision to Rey)
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens Graphic Novel Adaptation (Vision to Rey)
- The Force Awakens Adaptation 4 (Vision to Rey)
- Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures — "Kylo Ren vs. Resistance Rebels"
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition audiobook
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: A Junior Novel
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: A Junior Novel audiobook
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Graphic Novel Adaptation
- The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation 1
Non-canon appearances[]
- LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales (In flashback(s))
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Sources[]
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 21 (Helmets: Kylo Ren)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 51 (Weapons & Uniforms: Dark Side Servants) (Picture only)
- LEGO Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker (Set: 75256 Kylo Ren's Shuttle)
- Star Wars: Card Trader (Card: Ap'Lek - The Knights of Ren Revealed!) (First identified as Ap'lek, simultaneous with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Galactic Guide)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Galactic Guide
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
- Star Wars: Card Trader (Card: Ap'lek - 2020 Base Series 2)
- "The Final Order and the Battle of Exegol" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- "Kylo Ren and Other Followers of the Dark Side" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith
- Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded Edition
- NYCC 2022: Rise of the Red Blade Inquisitor Novel Revealed, and More Highlights from the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars The Dark Side Pocket Expert
- Star Wars: Timelines
- Ap'Lek in the Databank (backup link)
- Knights of Ren in the Databank (backup link) (Picture only)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens to 34 ABY. Because Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary places Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker one year later, it must take place in 35 ABY.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 The Rise of Kylo Ren 1
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
- ↑ Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded Edition
- ↑ Lukaz Leong (@lukazleong) on Twitter: "Interesting fact of my character in #StarWarsTheRiseofSkywalker" (screenshot)