Marchion Ro and His Ancestor's History with the Jedi

[@Marg_Sabl]

Marchion ro is my favorite character from the high republic. He is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters in Star Wars as a whole

[@nightking3877]

Absolutely agreed 🤝

[@Kubinda12345]

Pan Eyta: "Who are we?" Nihil: "THE NIHIL!" Lourna Dee: "What do we ride?" Nihil: "THE STORM!" Kassav Milliko: "Who guides us?" Nihil: "THE EYE!"

[@grady3251]

Wow, now that phase 2 is almost at an end, this stuff is SO COOL

[@The_Geekdome]

Marchion Ro is definitely the High Republic character that intrigues me the most so far

[@gavinsmith9871]

This all makes SO much more sense with the context of Phase 2.

[@theGreaterGood92]

I think you got the planet wrong. Ro finds the Leveler on Rystan, not on Talor. He is accompanied by a Talortai though.

[@chaosfire321]

Loving the Nihil so far. An actually creative enemy for the Jedi that isn't just a Sith Empire.

[@jessetaran7116]

It could be related to the "sin committed against the nameless" mentioned in the prophecy of the chosen one in "Master and Apprentice." It's been long speculated that The Nameless (whoever they are) are an important part of the High Republic because they've been mentioned in a lot of Claudia and Cavan's works and concept art of monsters called "the nameless" appear in the High Republic reveal video, showing them as grotesque monsters. The Leveler could be one of the nameless!!!! Also, there was an organization in High Republic Adventures and Race to Crashpoint Tower called "The Elders of the Path." This could be related to the capitalized "Path." "The Elders preached that the Force was like "fire" and that it should not be sensed by any living being." - Wookieepedia. This definitely sounds a lot like what Alex was speculating in this video.

[@Adam-sj1iy]

I like that a lot, i think you're right!

[@lucabestea6844]

Your speculations aged great! I think în a way that the Under-Dweeler was Planet X's dark side avatar and the Protector was its light avatar. The Under-Dweller hatched or rather stole the eggs and wanted to deploy them in the galaxy. I can't shake Yoda's words:"they(the nameless) could be in pain." Maybe they were corrupted before their birth... Also, hope we get to know Marchion's actual name, as he himself stated that this was not his name. Because I have a wild speculation on that.

[@echobase5774]

Marchion Ro is such an interesting villain, loving his character so far!

[@zooropa04]

Phase 2's decision to go back in time seems perfect (to my admitted surprise) by revealing the origins of the Ros and the Nameless.

[@CULater000]

Their reverence for the Leveler as being able to give peace through suppression of people’s connection to the Force might indicate a kind of “anti-Force” cult that aims to eradicate the force to obtain ultimate freedom, comparable to Kreia’s nihilism in Legends. It’s not Dark Side as such, since rather than trying to control the Force like the Sith they could be trying to free themselves from any influence from the Cosmic Force all together

[@charlesburgess4511]

Verla in the star wars comics between episode 5 and 6 theorises to Luke Skywalker that the Force is a trap, that lures in people and uses them to fulfill its wishes. Legends speculates that the Force is more neutral than expected. And how the Force influences the Lothal Rebels shows that it's not afraid to manipulate timelines to achieve its goals to protect the World Between Worlds

[@DalekTurtle]

Marchion is a pretty cool villain!

[@AndrewKapish]

Thanks for the video Alex! *Friendly heads up - this video contains a mistake at **1:19**.* *The Leveler is located on Rystan, not Talor.* The Nihil Udi Dis, who accompanies Ro on the Rystan journey, is a member of the Talortai species which hail from Talor.

[@EM-lz4rb]

Background music was a nice touch.

[@robk1990]

I find it funny that Alex pronounces it “Marc-hion” but the audiobook narrator says “Martiaan”

[@cjwoliver1647]

Marsh-ion is my pronunciation (via the audiobook). Also the Nye-hill not Nile.

[@henrywood1304]

Soule has said it’s pronounced Mark-e-on

[@yhctower]

Been enjoying The High Republic so much!

[@XGordonmanX]

Not sure the ambient music really improves the experience of watching. It's not awful, but I think I preferred the older format.

[@extracheddar]

I like it but I think it may be too loud at certain parts

[@villadsmune9630]

I agree. This is too casual not the usual nerdy vibes, which I love:-)

[@informalgeek1196]

So it seems to me like balance in this case means no force powers. Leveling the playing field.

[@diabologe]

Personally, I think music would fit better in these straight up lore-videos like in the old Star-Wars-minute style, but that's just my opinion :)

[@hopemullinax6839]

I've been thinking a lot about the High Republic Adventure #10 cover and can't get out of my mind how much the person on the cover looks sort of like Marchion. Assuming that it's Qort as it's his mask that's shattered, maybe Qort is the same species as Marchion.

[@freepoco2]

The one pic of marchions face reminds me of “all your base”

[@cameronfield4617]

Rewatching this after reading phase 2... man the writers group for the high reoublic really planned this 3 phase thing out...

[@leftygurl]

i think “he doesn’t look like that on accident” might be tying him to an existing species? the only other grey skinned species i can think of at the moment are the nightsisters, though

[@nicholaspowell8262]

The Kage, but their eyes are pink

[@luridvexation8596]

Snoke

[@nicholaspowell8262]

@@luridvexation8596 Snoke doesn’t really have gray skin.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Alex! 🌟

[@MikeYasuke]

I wonder if the family of Macion had ties to the Sith, the Nagai, or another race. Also different background music could help

[@Imknowitall]

How long ago was this made?

[@MrIsaac95]

Just now realizing that Jedha is basically a Jerusalem stand-in

[@YouarefriendMorgan]

it definitely gives off that vibe

[@thescauldron8436]

The leveler gives me Bendu vibes

[@BrennySpain]

I sometimes forget about the comics and novels sometimes because of all the Star Wars content coming out on Disney+. Even though they’re all canon all the stuff on the streaming platform is the most important to me right now! Who else is with me?

[@Ryguy0707]

I was surprised there was almost no talk on what he looks like after his appearance in the comic. The weird thing is how he looks in the comic is not how he was explained in Rising storm. Rising storm explain him having stars on his face and shoulders but the comic does not show that. So it's either the comic forgot to put them in or they are new tattoos that he got between the stories

[@lokeyz83]

I'd love to see a young Rugus Nome or whoever the Canon sith are during the High Republic era.

[@thedapperdolphin1590]

Maybe they want to get rid of all force sensitives to maintain balance. The light and the dark can’t have a constant tug of war if there’s no one to use the force.

[@Cullyace18]

At 1:21 you said that Marchion Ro went to Talor to meet with his cousin and recover the leveler, but this was on Rystan, not Udi Dis’ home world correct?

[@lewis3140]

Yes that's right

[@naseemweathers8358]

Shows he doesn’t know much about Star Wars as he thinks he does plus he’s one of those toxic fans in the first place

[@Cullyace18]

@@naseemweathers8358 I’m sure it was a simple mistake. I’m not sure why you think he is a toxic Star Wars fan. My impression over the many StarWarsExplained videos and Live streams I have watched is that Alex and Mollie are some of the nicest most genuine Star Wars fans you will meet.

[@naseemweathers8358]

@@Cullyace18 The reason why I say that is because I remember one day he was doing something about the high republic and he mentioned how he doesn’t really like the middle grade or young adult stories it’s still Star Wars no matter what To quote him he said they’re not really made with me in mind like what is that supposed to mean it’s still Star Wars whether it’s middle grade or young adult I have to admit I don’t like two of the stories that came out from the high republic it was a middle grade and young adult but not because it was for their age group it was because the stories are kind of boring but don’t dismiss them out of hand just because they’re for younger audience it’s still Star Wars that’s what I like about Disney Star Wars they’re making it for adults middle grade and young adults I am not a toxic fan like some people I still like Star Wars legends but I would say Disney Star Wars is much better in the novel category most of Star Wars legends were geared toward adult fans only

[@Cullyace18]

@@naseemweathers8358 Fair enough. Alex is usually pretty good about putting qualifiers into his reviews like saying “but that’s just my opinion” especially if a certain book or episode didn’t appeal to him. Maybe he just forgot or perhaps he is catering to a more adult age audience and felt the younger age high republic novels might not appeal to adults as much as the novels written for adult age folks. I just think you can’t base your entire opinion of the channel based on one episode.

[@konraderben]

I really enjoy your videos. But I find the new background music distracting.

[@bryanthomas3687]

Do we know what’s up with the two different helmets? Is it a style/mood thing or something more?

[@WinduWaika]

In Light of the Jedi, when Marchion rose to power and took control of the Nihil, he also changed his helmet to the dome-shaped one with an “eye” pattern in the middle.

[@abelneto5762]

thinking about the nameless

[@SSJGumbercules]

Hey Alex. I know you have done the releases of the High Republic waves/phases & say what order to read the books in but I've kinda forgotten. Any chance you could give me a quick list of the order I should listen to en on Audible?

[@pepperjk]

Marchion Ro's "new" helmet reminds me of Ren's mask, which also had a strange symbol on it. Doubt I'm on to something though.

[@gavinsmith9871]

RIDE THE STORM

[@maoad_dib]

wait a second.. is that a reference to the Ascendant at 2:38? as in the group mentioned in the new Aphra comics?? are they connected to the Nihil??

[@ashleygris]

MARSH-E-ON

[@amazingblade572]

It makes more sense now after phase 2

[@alanpercival6428]

I keep thinking RO's Voice is like Zeb orelios(steve blum)

[@rynopotomas2236]

Its alot calmer and smooth...like if catwoman were a dude. Theres weight and meanig to his words. But it hangs softly. Makes him menacing...least thats what i gather by his voice from the audio books

[@amberprice9003]

Wait, it's pronounced Mark-ion? I thought it's Marchion like in marching

[@DalekTurtle]

I don’t think the background music is necessary, though

[@undeadamerican1107]

The markings on his face look like those on Revan.

[@tobiasweber2517]

wait whats going on here the book has been out for a month and a week... or did i somehow pirate a non existing copy??? im super confused now

[@YouarefriendMorgan]

My guess is Alex recorded the video and forgot to publish it

[@UserTenNumbers]

I've finished this more than a two weeks ago, waiting for tempest runner in two days. Alex?

[@tobiasweber2517]

@@YouarefriendMorgan that makes sense yeah shouldve guessed that myself actually

[@silvernexoknight]

Awesome

[@bradcase3101]

Keep the music in!!

[@arthurfitzsimmons7413]

Middle left..black mantis?

[@MarchionRoTheEye]

Oh, you'll see :)

[@Plasmathedeathjester]

Ro.... Solo?

[@Ryguy0707]

Rising storm has been out for almost 2 months though

[@madisonwhovian943]

When are yall gonna do a spoiler talk for the rising storm??

[@hannibalsmyth6779]

It’s good, I don’t think the background music is necessary. I think it distracts from the dialogue of the video

[@KingOfKent507]

Maybe they are the original Legends Zygerians? The old lore would somewhat line up

[@elliswinter9891]

I dont know, not too big of a fan of the backround music. It seems to dip in and out of notice and when it does it kind of works counter to what you are talking about. Not opposed to backround music in general tho. Maybe try out a few different tunes to see what videbs :)

[@alendzafic3950]

Does anyone else get super annoyed that he pronounces his name as Mark-ee-on instead of Marsh-ee-on!?

[@calmterror]

Would most normal people of the galaxy even know the difference between the Jedi and Sith and might just think they are the same thing? From their Point of view the jedi has done some terrible things so would some people even know?

[@leow193]

Could he be Darth Plagueis ?

[@massivelegend7599]

I dont think so, He was a Mune, & the timeline doesnt fit. But, i do think there'll be a relation somewhere along the line to the sith, i think the high republic show 'The Acoylte' is about a sith apprentice, so i think its likely that the show might focus on Plagueis' master, although not sure if that makes sense timeline wise.

[@Manthos3gr]

Second

[@BocajExcavatus]

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[@roybeesley6441]

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