If there’s one character in Star Wars who mastered the art of betrayal, vengeance, and looking intimidating while wielding two red lightsabers, it’s Asajj Ventress. A former Sith assassin turned bounty hunter turned rogue Force user with a flair for dramatic exits, Ventress has been part of some of the most pivotal events in the Clone Wars. But one question that keeps popping up from the holocrons of casual watchers and lore-deep explorers alike is: How old is Asajj Ventress, really? Let’s break down her timeline and figure out just how many candles she’d have needed on her last birthday cake—if she ever stopped long enough to have one. The Basics: Birth, Origin, and Early Life Asajj Ventress was born on the planet Dathomir, the homeworld of the Nightsisters—a group of Force-sensitive witches who combine mysticism with terrifying combat skills. However, she didn’t stay long. Shortly after her birth, she…
