Reyna Oskure

Reyna Oskure
Descriptive information
Species	Anzati
Gender	Female
Pronouns	She/her
Hair color	White
Eye color	Blue
Skin color	Pale
Chronological and political information
Affiliation(s)	Acolytes of the Beyond Ubrik Adelhard's Imperial remnant

"Empires fall. Republics are born and die. Jedi and Sith disappear and return. The flames of history are unsparing and consistent."

―Reyna Oskure

Reyna Oskure was an Anzati female mystic who was a high-ranking member of the dark side cult known as the Acolytes of the Beyond. Following the Galactic Empire defeat to the Alliance to Restore the Republic at the Battle of Endor in 4 ABY, Oskure was contacted by Grand Moff Ubrik Adelhard of the Anoat sector, who had established his own breakaway faction in the sector. On the planet Devaron, Oskure met with the cleric Yupe Tashu, who instructed her to visit Adelhard.

Aboard Adelhard's Star Destroyer, Oskure acted as his counselor for the survival of the Empire against the nascent New Republic, intending to offer him the power of the Force. Oskure later posed as an Inquisitor and dueled the Jedi Luke Skywalker, who declared her a pretender of the Sith, though she was defeated by the Jedi and taken prisoner by the New Republic.

Biography

Schemes in the dark

"Reyna Oskure. Prompt as ever. The Acolytes of the Beyond always hold you in high regard."
"As you should, my friend. These are trying times for the Empire. Or its scattered remains."

―Yupe Tashu and Reyna Oskure

Oskure meets with Tashu on Devaron.

The Anzati female Reyna Oskure, a member of a long-lived species, operated during the reign of the Galactic Empire. She was a high-ranking member of the Acolytes of the Beyond, a dark side cult, and was held in high regard by the Acolytes, including the cleric Yupe Tashu. At some point, she also became known by Grand Moff Ubrik Adelhard, Imperial governor of the Outer Rim's Anoat sector.

In 4 ABY, the Rebel Alliance victory at the Battle of Endor saw the deaths of Emperor Palpatine and Imperial enforcer Darth Vader. The Empire became fragmented, while the rebels sought to establish the New Republic. In the hours after the battle, Oskure was contacted by Adelhard, who—seeking to retain control over his sector and the galaxy—saw the Anzati as a solution. Oskure was summoned by Tashu to the planet Devaron, where the Acolytes of the Beyond were gathered. She greeted Tashu, commenting on the Empire's position. When Tashu began to speak of his belief regarding the Force and the flow of power, Oskure hurried him to his point. Tashu expressed the need for the Acolytes to return balance to the galaxy and defeat the nascent Republic, and Oskure recognized her role. The Anzati informed him that Adelhard wished to meet, and Tashu, who had plans involving the defiant Imperial, instructed her to visit him and give him the dark side's embrace. As Oskure departed, she warned Tashu to be careful of what he wished for.

Oskure once again conferred with Tashu on Devaron regarding the Jedi Luke Skywalker's visit to Pillio. The Anzati questioned why Skywalker was drawn so strongly to Pillio, and Tashu answered the Force, expressing his belief that an ancient Jedi relic would be found at Palpatine's Observatory there. Tashu instructed Oskure to continue her efforts with Adelhard, sending the Acolyte Yuan Howzell and her group to Pillio, although Howzell was unsuccessful in claiming the artifact. Oskure made her way to Adelhard's Star Destroyer in the Anoat sector, where she served as his counselor, providing guidance in the Empire survival, and influencing him as he entered into conflict with the New Republic. At some point, Oskure acquired a stormtrooper contact that was stationed on the planet Malastare, where Grand General Kenner Loring and his rogue Imperial forces had entrenched themselves after the events at Endor.

Serving Adelhard

After a skirmish between Adelhard's allies, the Spice Runners of Kijimi, and a team of New Republic operatives—Therisa Alern, Kes Dameron, Jarek Yeager, and Rynn Zenat—the Star Destroyer traveled to the site of the battle, where Adelhard analyzed the wreckage of the Spice Runner starships. Oskure approached, asserting that the New Republic operatives had survived; when Adelhard addressed her as a witch, the Anzati threatened to remove his tongue.

The governor reminded her she was aboard his vessel, but Oskure merely noted that Adelhard's strategies would only be so effective. Adelhard questioned her meaning, and Oskure explained that he needed the Force, claiming that the Acolytes could guide him. After Oskure was dismissed by the skeptical Adelhard, who desired results rather than mysticism, she warned him that his dismissal made his true thoughts obvious, but she was interrupted by Lieutenant Kith Alaytia informing Adelhard that the operatives had been found.

Power of the Force

"You're not a Sith. Just a pretender. Reveal yourself."
"Oh, Jedi…how little you truly know…how little you understand—about me, about the Acolytes…about yourself."

―Luke Skywalker and Reyna Oskure

Oskure later dressed in the guise of an Inquisitor, wielding a Inquisitor's Lightsaber. She intervened alongside Commander Bragh as the New Republic prisoners attempted to escape, having been freed by Kith Alaytia. Oskure claimed the rebels had made a grave mistake, slashing Alern with her blade. After the prisoners were incapacitated, Bragh thanked the "Inquisitor," intending to take them to Adelhard, but Oskure told him otherwise, wishing for the governor to see the true power of the Force and the dark side.

As Oskure prepared to execute the prisoners, Skywalker, having boarded Adelhard's Star Destroyer, arrived to defend them. The Anzati moved to duel Skywalker, but Skywalker, openly fighting for the New Republic, was swiftly overpowered and disarmed by the Jedi. As Skywalker prepared to uncover Oskure's identity, he was warned by Zenat about Bragh, though the commander was shot by Preeti, another captured operatives who had been freed by Alaytia. While the New Republic operatives held off the approaching stormtroopers, Skywalker, recognizing Oskure was no Sith but only a pretender, ordered her to reveal herself. As she lowered her hood, Oskure claimed that Skywalker knew little. Skywalker recognized Oskure and her role, but the Acolyte claimed he was too late, asserting that not even he could stop Adelhard from rebuilding the Empire. The operatives took both Oskure and Bragh prisoner, while Skywalker intended to face the governor. Oskure was unafraid, claiming that she had foretold the events, which would be the precursor to Adelhard's greatest victory. The Jedi and the New Republic operatives managed to escape the Star Destroyer after the arrival of reinforcements, although Adelhard, surviving his confrontation with Skywalker, decided that he must embrace the darkness.

Personality and traits

"Be careful what you and your followers pray for, Yupe Tashu. It might just happen…"

―Reyna Oskure

A mysterious individual of a species whose longer lives allowed them to witness much, Reyna Oskure believed that history was unsparing and that regimes would inevitably fall. As a member of the Acolytes of the Beyond, Oskure wished to show Adelhard the power of the dark side of the Force, a power that she could offer him. Oskure believed that weapons and starships were not all that Adelhard needed and that the Force could guide the governor to greatness, as it had guided Vader and Palpatine. She claimed that Adelhard's reconstruction of the Empire would fill the void of power that Vader and Palpatine had left, believing nothing could stop his plans.

Oskure asserted that the Acolytes were right to hold her in high regard, also noting that her reputation preceded her upon being recognized by Skywalker. She was unafraid to threaten Adelhard despite serving him aboard his vessel. When Skywalker prepared to confront Adelhard, Oskure was unconcerned, believing the Jedi to be a fool approaching his own doom. Oskure addressed Yupe Tashu as a friend, though had limited patience for his cryptic speech. She herself, however, was similarly criticized by Adelhard for not speaking plainly. The Anzati possessed white hair, blue eyes, and pale skin.

Skills and abilities

"You sense something, witch?"
"Always, governor, always—"

―Ubrik Adelhard and Reyna Oskure

Oskure claimed to be able to sense details and foretell events, asserting that she had predicted Skywalker's confrontation with Adelhard aboard his Star Destroyer. When Oskure attempted to use a lightsaber in combat against Skywalker, she was quickly defeated by the Jedi, who noted that holding a lightsaber was easier than wielding it.

Equipment

"It's easy to hold a lightsaber. To wave it around. But it's—much harder—to actually wield it."

―Luke Skywalker, disarming Reyna Oskure

When meeting with Tashu on Devaron, Oskure wore a black dress. Posing as an Inquisitor, Oskure donned a black and gray outfit that featured a cloak, wielding a red-bladed Inquisitor lightsaber.

Behind the scenes

Reyna Oskure first appeared in the first issue of the Star Wars: Battle of Jakku — Insurgency Rising comic series, written by Alex Segura, illustrated by Leonard Kirk, and published by Marvel Comics on October 2, 2024. She was first mentioned in the reveal for the series on Marvel's website on July 22 of that year, though her surname was spelled "Oskur."

Appearances

• Battle of Jakku — Insurgency Rising 1 (First appearance)
• Battle of Jakku — Insurgency Rising 2
• Battle of Jakku — Insurgency Rising 3
• Battle of Jakku — Insurgency Rising 4
• Battle of Jakku — Republic Under Siege 1
• "Consolidation" — Battle of Jakku — Republic Under Siege 1
• Battle of Jakku — Republic Under Siege 2
• Battle of Jakku — Republic Under Siege 3
• Battle of Jakku — Republic Under Siege 4 (Mentioned only)

Sources

• The Legendary Battle That Bridges the 'Star Wars' Trilogies Is Finally Told on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link) (First mentioned) (as Reyna Oskur)
• SDCC 2024: The Acolyte Publishing Program and Other Reveals from the Lucasfilm Panel on StarWars.com (backup link) (Picture only)
• "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 228 (Picture only)

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