The shadows stir once again in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. EA Capital Games has unveiled The Stranger, the enigmatic Sith figure from The Acolyte, and he’s bringing a whole new level of power and precision to the Dark Side. With his terrifying calm and mastery of Cortosis-enhanced combat, The Stranger is designed to obliterate Jedi and Unaligned Force Users — and he’s not here to play fair. Available through Conquest, The Stranger stands as one of the most lethal Sith attackers ever introduced in the game. His kit focuses on instant defeat mechanics, speed stacking, and reactive damage, all while empowering his team of “Acolytes.” The Stranger at a Glance This isn’t your typical Sith bruiser. The Stranger uses Cortosis Armor — a new mechanic that punishes anyone foolish enough to strike him — and possesses multiple abilities capable of instantly defeating enemies under specific conditions. He’s fast, methodical,…
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Paul Tassi: The Acolyte Never Actually Broke Star Wars Canon—Even After All the Drama
One year after The Acolyte was canceled, Forbes writer Paul Tassi revisited the controversy—and delivered a reminder that may surprise even the most diligent fans: the series didn’t actually break Star Wars canon. If your social feed has been ablaze with complaints about Jedi lore, Dark Side mechanics, or timeline inconsistencies, Tassi argues it’s time to take a deep breath. Showrunner Leslye Headland made a point of ensuring nothing in the narrative crossed the boundaries of canon, no matter how provocative it looked on the surface. Dissecting the Canon Controversy In his article, Tassi points out that every eyebrow-raising twist in The Acolyte holds up under scrutiny. Fans flagged details like Force mechanics, timeline alignment, and character motivations—but none, he says, truly contradicted established Star Wars lore when examined with care. On the contrary, Headland’s creative team reportedly vetted every plot point carefully. That means hypocritical or surprising storytelling doesn’t…