In a galaxy full of rebels, smugglers, and Sith Lords, it’s rare to find someone like Syril Karn. He wasn’t a power-hungry bureaucrat or a malicious Imperial officer. He was, in every sense of the word, the Empire’s useful idiot—a man driven not by power, but by a steadfast belief in law and order. His arc in Andor is a powerful exploration of how good intentions can be weaponized by authoritarian regimes, turning justice into oppression without the pawns ever realizing it. Who Is Syril Karn? Syril Karn, portrayed by Kyle Soller, starts his journey as a Deputy Inspector for the Preox-Morlana Corporation. His mission is straightforward: enforce the law. But for Syril, this isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. He genuinely believes that maintaining order and bringing criminals to justice is the right thing to do. This isn’t an act of self-aggrandizement; it’s a deep-rooted conviction. When Cassian Andor…
Rebellion
How Old Is Saw Gerrera? The Age of a Rebel Extremist in Star Wars
Saw Gerrera is one of the most influential rebel fighters in the Star Wars universe. First introduced in The Clone Wars, he went on to appear in Rebels, Jedi: Fallen Order, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. His radical approach to fighting the Empire set him apart from the likes of Mon Mothma and Bail Organa, cementing his reputation as the original “extremist” in the Rebel Alliance. But how old is Saw Gerrera during all these events? Let’s track his age across the galaxy’s most defining moments. 🍼 Saw Gerrera’s Birth and Early Life Saw Gerrera was born on Onderon around 52 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin). This would place him slightly older than Anakin Skywalker, who was born in 41 BBY. Saw grew up on Onderon, a jungle-heavy planet often caught in political strife, which would later become the perfect training ground for his rebellion. He was…