Ap'lek's Mandalorian executioner vibro-ax was an antiquated Mandalorian executioner's vibro-ax that was the weapon of choice for the Knight of Ren Ap'lek. Ap'lek fought with the vibro-ax against Ben Solo on Exegol, but it availed him naught and he perished at the hands of his former leader.
Description[]
Ap'lek favored his vibro-ax.
A Mandalorian executioner's vibro-ax forged in ancient times, it was equipped with ultrasonic transmission plates that enhanced its cutting power, turning the ax into a vibro-ax. It was also made of beskar, alluding to the weapon's Mandalorian origins and which helped it to resist the blade of a lightsaber. There were gore channels carved into the face of the blade, as well as vibro-insulator plates to protect the handle of the ax from the vibrations.[2]
History[]
The vibro weapon was used by Ap'lek, a member of the Knights of Ren, in conjunction with his smoke canister, incorporated so for his preference for stealth.[2] In 35 ABY,[4] the weapon was used to battle Ben Solo, former leader of the Knights of Ren, within the Sith Citadel on Exegol. The axe was ultimately left forgotten on the battlefield, as its wielder had dropped it when he was force pushed to his death.[5]
Appearances[]
- The Rise of Kylo Ren 1 (In flashback(s))
- The Rise of Kylo Ren 2 (In flashback(s))
- The Rise of Kylo Ren 4
- Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition (and audiobook)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: A Junior Novel (and audiobook)
Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures — "Kylo Ren vs. Resistance Rebels"
Non-canon appearances[]
Sources[]
- Star Wars Helmet Collection: Kylo Ren Helmets: Kylo Ren (Picture only)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection: Inquisitor Weapons & Uniforms: Dark Side Servants (Picture only)
- LEGO Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker (Set: 75256 Kylo Ren's Shuttle)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Galactic Guide
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary (First identified as Ap'lek's Mandalorian executioner vibro-ax)
- Star Wars: Card Trader Set: 2020 Base Series 2, Card: Ap'lek
- "The Final Order and the Battle of Exegol" — Star Wars Encyclopedia (Picture only)
- "Kylo Ren and Other Followers of the Dark Side" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith (Picture only)
- Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
- Ap'Lek in the Databank (backup link)
- Ap'lek's vibro-ax in the Databank (backup link)
- Knights of Ren in the Databank (backup link) (Picture only)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy on Amazon.com (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
- ↑
Ap'lek's vibro-ax in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker to 35 ABY.
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker